Each year at the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, we try to get to as many booths as possible. Unfortunately each year, we miss some due to time constraints and the booth being busy with retailers. This year, Stallone Cigars was one of those booths we didn’t get to. However, the team at Stallone […]
PCA 2022 Report: Warfighter Tobacco Co.
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Warfighter Tobacco Co. is a veteran-owned cigar company that pays homage to “Warfighters” – those who are veterans, firefighters, law enforcement, first responders, and service members. The company uses Tabacalera Carreras for the production of its cigars and also has its own branded accessories. The company has been a mainstay at the Premium Cigar Associaiton […]
PCA 2022 Report: El Septimo Geneva
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There was no doubt that at the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, El Septimo Geneva President and CEO Zaya Younan wanted to make a big splash. Younan is looking to take El Septimo Geneva to the next level when it comes to ultra-premium cigars. Younan prides himself on the fact that El Septimo […]
PCA 2022 Report: Zander-Greg
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Zander-Greg is a tobacco distribution company founded in Pasadena, California back in 1995. The company also has several of its own brands that it contracts out for production. Two of the more prominent brands produced by Zander-Greg are Nat Cicco and Epic. Epic is a brand that has developed a strong following in the boutique […]
PCA 2022 Report: Platinum Nova Cigars
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Based in Delray Beach, Florida, Platinum Nova is a brand that has been garnering attention over the past few years. The company’s operations are run by CEO Leonor “Leo” Abzaradel who has worked on expanding the company’s portfolio as well as promoting the portfolio as a whole. At the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, […]
PCA 2022 Report: Villiger Cigars North America
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To say that covering Villiger Cigars North America is an enigma is an understatement. Five years ago, there was no company doing better at delivering press information than Villiger, but since the COVID-19 pandemic has hit, the company has been virtually radio silent in terms of communicating its product releases. This has been disappointing because […]
PCA 2022 Report: La Galera Cigars
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La Galera Cigars is a premium cigar brand owned by Jochy Blanco. Based in the Dominican Republic, for many years, Blanco was best known as a tobacco grower and owner of Tabacalera Palma. In 2015, Jochy decided to enter the market with his own brand. He would acquire IndianHead Cigars from Bill Bock (who had […]
PCA 2022 Report: Elie Bleu
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This was Cigar Coop’s first year covering the Elie Bleu booth. With the new Elie Bleu 360 scissor cutter, we saw the brand’s innovation. With the new Haute Couture Limited Edition Casa Cubana J-14 lighter and new Alba offerings, we saw the brand’s artisan capabilities in action. Finally, with the masterpiece with Fuente Fuente OpusX […]
PCA 2022 Report: Freud Cigar Company
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Freud Cigar Company is one of several new companies that made its debut at the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. Freud Cigars is a partnership between Luis Torres and David Stadnyk. Torres is best known for his time as CEO of Casa de Montecristo and his time with Davidoff of Geneva retail stores. […]
PCA 2022 Report: Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Co
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2022 marks the tenth anniversary of Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Co. Over the years, Oscar has grown into a powerhouse. Today Oscar has a factory, farms, and a distribution company. The central theme for Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Compay is a special 10th anniversary cigar – which will be the company’s most ultra-premium offering to […]