Crux Cigars has finally shipped its long-awaited Epicure Habano to retailers. This was a cigar that was first showcased at the 2022 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show. The Crux Epicure Habano joins the original Crux Epicure and Crux Epicure Maduro. “The Habano will complete the Epicure trifecta and we couldn’t be more excited for this […]
The Blog: And it’s a Wrap!
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As Labor Day approaches, our extended and comprehensive coverage from the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show comes to a close. We might go longer than everyone else, but we provide quite a depth of coverage. The scorecard reads as follows: 274 Product Report Stories 77 Company Booths Covered 60 Videos Filmed In […]
PCA 2022 Report: Arturo Fuente
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Our final PCA 2022 Report is for Arturo Fuente. For 2022 there are two distinct components to cover at Arturo Fuente. First is the Arturo Fuente booth itself, and second is the well-publicized Fuente y Padrón Legends collaboration which was in an area adjacent to the Fuente booth. Arturo Fuente Booth The Arturo Fuente booth […]
PCA 2022 Report: Casa 1910 Cigars
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Casa 1910 Cigars is a cigar and lifestyle brand based out of Mexico. The company was founded by Manolo Santiago, Jamie Baer, and Serge Bolling. The brand captures the history and pride surrounding the Mexican Revolution which occurred in 1910. The way that Casa 1910 is integrating the history and culture of Mexico reminds me […]
PCA 2022 Report: Stallone Cigars
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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 […]
Cigar News: Oveja Negra Brands Ships Black Works Studio Killer Bee Shaolin
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Oveja Negra Brands has announced its latest installment of the Black Works Studio Killer Bee Series, the Shaolin, has shipped to retailers. This was a cigar that was showcased at the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. Black Works Studio Killer Bee Shaolin is a limited edition cigar that was offered to retailers attending […]
Cigar News: Warfighter Tobacco Launches Heroes Sports Cigar at 2022 PCA Trade Show
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At the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Warfighter Tobacco launched a cigar in support the Heroes Sports organization – The Heroes Sports Cigar. The cigar consists of a San Andres wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and fillers. It comes in one size – a 6 x 52 Toro. The cigars are presented in ten-count […]