For the 13th year, the Cigar Coop brand will be providing coverage of the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show and Convention. This is also the 13th consecutive trade show we are covering and are proud to be a part of a very small group of media to say that. Our four-part series for the 2023 PCA Trade Show has you […]
2023 PCA Pre-Game Report Part 3: Predictions for Top 5 Cigars of the Show
For the 13th year, the Cigar Coop brand will be providing coverage of the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show and Convention. This is also the 13th consecutive trade show we are covering and are proud to be a part of a very small group of media to say that. Our four-part series for the 2023 PCA Trade Show has you […]
2023 PCA Pre-Game Report Part 2: The Things to Watch
For the 13th year, the Cigar Coop brand will be providing coverage of the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show and Convention. This is also the 13th consecutive trade show we are covering and are proud to be a part of a very small group of media to say that. Our four-part series for the 2023 PCA Trade Show has you […]
2023 PCA Pre-Game Report Part 1: The Logistics
For the 13th year, the Cigar Coop brand will be providing coverage of the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show and Convention. This is also the 13th consecutive Trade Show we are covering and are proud to be a part of a very small group of media to say that. Our four-part series for the […]
Feature Story: Konscious Cigars to make PCA Debut in 2023
This year we are introducing a new installment to our coverage of the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show where we will selectively highlight some existing companies making their Trade Show debut. Today we will highlight Konscious Cigars, a company based out of Tampa, Florida. Companies we will consider for this feature are reserved for […]
Feature Story: Serafin de Cuba to Make PCA Debut
This year we are introducing a new installment to our coverage of the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show where we will selectively highlight some existing companies making their Trade Show debut. Today we will highlight Serafin de Cuba. The company has a rich history going back to the 19th century and spreads five generations. […]
Feature Story: What Does Moving the PCA Trade Show to the Spring Mean for the Industry?
A major announcement came today from the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) in regards to the 2024 Trade Show moving its dates to March 22-25, 2024 and its location to the Las Vegas Convention Center. In terms of what this could mean, here are some thoughts. The industry calendar is going to be very crowded for […]
Feature Story: What the TAA Needs To Do To Create Excitement In Its Exclusive Cigar Series
Each year as we enter spring, there are a series of exclusive cigars released for the Tobacconists’ Association of America (TAA) member retailers by leading manufacturers. Since 2014, Cigar Coop has covered these releases. Over the years, I’ve seen what should be an elite series of cigars by leading manufacturers for some of the nation’s […]
Feature Story: Observations from The Great Smoke 2023
On March 18, 2023, Smoke Inn held its 17th annual “The Great Smoke” event. The main event was held at the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach, Florida. Over the years, I have seen this event grow into one of the premier cigar events in the world. As I have done in the past, […]
Feature Story: Procigar 2023- Closing Thoughts
Today I wrap up Cigar Coop’s coverage of Procigar 2023 with a series of ten closing thoughts in no particular order. This is an extremely well-run festival, and what has impressed me is the level of continuous improvement that is implemented. This was my third time attending Procigar, and I can honestly say that each […]