For as long as I have been coming to the Premium Cigar Association (and its predecessor IPCPR Trade Show), Kristoff Cigars has been a staple at the Trade Show. Some years are busier years than others in terms of new product, but each and every year Kristoff is one of the booths I look forward […]
Twenty years ago, Rocky Patel started working on a project called The Edge. At the time it was a cigar that was packaged in 100-count crates and was originally unbanded. Eventually footer bands were added, and many additional blends were added to the line. This year, Rocky Patel Premium Cigars pays homage to the work […]
As a part of Xikar’s 25th anniversary, Quality Importers Trading Company unveiled a new collection of cutters known as Xikar Revolution XI-X360. The new collection made its debut at the 2022 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show. The new cutter is a rotary action cigar cutter that features synchronized stainless steel blades and power-assisted cutting action. […]
It was Dissident Cigars 3.0 at the 2022 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show where Joshua and Cynn Coburn exhibited as the new owners of Dissident. The Coburns acquired the brand from Benjamin Holt back in 2022, after he had resurrected the brand in 2019. Dissident Cigars are still made at Fabrica Oveja Negra and are […]
The 2022 Trade Show would be the sixth one for JRE Tobacco as a company. From day one, JRE Tobacco Co has been a vertically integrated operation, and the company has showcased this as a differentiator. This includes its farming, factory, and distribution activities. These capabilities were again showcased at the 2022 show. This year […]
At the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, PDR Cigars showcased a new limited edition offering in its portfolio known as El Vineyet. According to owner Abe Flores, El Vineyet will be a cigar made by the roller who has been with him the longest time. It’s a cigar that will be rolled in four […]
At the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show; Debonaire House owner Phil Zanghi announced a new 6 x 58 Gordo size to its Indian Motorcycle Shade line. The Indian Motorcycle Connecticut Shade line made its debut in 2019. As the name indicates, the Indian Motorcycle Connecticut Shade features a Connecticut wrapper grown in […]
At the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Kristoff Cigars announced a new regular production line known as the Kristoff Guardrail. The name Guardrail stems from a secret that Kristoff owner Glen Case kept under wraps – namely that he was in a very serious motorcycle accident that involved him hitting a guardrail at […]
The 2022 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show saw the return of Micallef Cigars as an exhibitor. This had been the first time since 2019 that Micallef had exhibited at the Trade Show. Micallef’s return wasn’t so much focused on “what’s new”, but it was focused on its continuing commitment to the brick-and-mortar retailers and some […]
At the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Asylum Cigars introduced a new 48 x 7 Churchill size under its Insidious Maduro line. The Insidious Maduro is a sweet-tipped offering in the Asylum portfolio. It features a Maduro wrapper over Honduran binder and filler. The 48 x 7 size had been seen in the […]
