Illusione Cigars has announced Illusione ~cg:4~ Candela, a 5 5/8 x 46 Corona Gorda offering will be an exclusive offering to those retailers attending the 2021 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. The ~cg:4~ is a popular size found in the Illusione Original Documents and Illusione Maduro line. It becomes the fourth vitola to be […]
Cigar News: Fratello Camo Series to Move to 25-Count Bundles
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Fratello Cigars has announced it is repackaging its value-priced brand, Fratello Camo into 25-count bundles. Previously the Camo Series had been offered in 15-count bundles since it was launched in 2020. Fratello Camo consists of three blends: Fratello Blu (Maduro), Fratello Rosso (Habano), and Fratello Verde (Connecticut). The cigars are available in two sizes: Robusto […]
Announcement: Prime Time Episode 191 – Scott Pearce, Premium Cigar Association
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The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show is a little over four weeks away. Tonight we kick off the first of four Pre-Game Shows leading up to the start of the PCA Trade Show as we welcome the Executive Director for the PCA Scott Pearce. We’ll get all of the details around the show and […]
Announcement: Cigar Coop 2021 PCA “The Big Board” Launched
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As we announced yesterday, our The Big Board will kick off our 2021 PCA Trade Show Pre-Game coverage. The Big Board is a running hub of the major premium cigar and accessories companies. It will contain information on whether they are attending the Trade Show or not. For those companies attending the show, it keeps a […]
Cigar News: Asylum 13 BigTime Tommie 60 x 6 Released
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Asylum Cigars has added a second vitola to its limited production Asylum 13 BigTime Tommie line in the form of a 60 x 6 cigar. BigTime Tommie is the nickname for Tommie Romola. Romola is a reality television star best known for his work on Carfellas and his appearances on America’s Got Talent. Earlier this […]
Cigar News: Asylum 9 to Feature 90 x 9 Vitola
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Asylum Cigars has begun taking orders for its limited-edition ninth anniversary cigar, the Asylum 9. It’s the third consecutive anniversary cigar released by Asylum. This year’s series will feature the usual 70 x 7 and signature 11/18 figurado offerings, but unlike the Asylum 7 and Asylum 8 (for the seventh anniversary and eighth anniversary), the […]
Announcement: Cigar Coop PCA Trade Show Pre-Game Coverage Schedule
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And it’s back!!!!!!! Cigar Coop will be hitting the ground in July as the 2021 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show returns after a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are excited as we plan on doubling down on our coverage and bringing to you more Trade Show coverage than ever before. As always, […]
Cigar News: Tatuaje Private Reserve Toro and Británicas Extra Available to PCA Members
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Two limited edition line extensions of Tatuaje’s Private Reserve (Black Label) line are currently available for PCA members. These sizes are a 6 x 50 Toro and the 5 3/8 x 48 Británicas Extra. Both the Toro and Británicas Extra are currently available on the PCA Hub for retailers who are members in good standing. Owner […]
Cigar News: Warped Cigars Announces Chinchalle for Late Summer Release
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Later this summer, Warped Cigars is slated to release a cigar known as Chinchalle. It’s the company’s first Dominican-made release. According to a report by Cigar Aficionado, Chinchalle is said to be a term used to refer to a small factory. The Chinchalle cigar is being produced at Tabacalera La Isla, the facility opened by […]
Cigar News: AJ Fernandez New World Puro Especial Gets New Look
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This month, you may notice AJ Fernandez’s New World Puro Especial will have a new look. The cigar isn’t changing, but the company has begun rolling out a new band and box design. The idea with the revamped design was to have a consistent scheme with the other three blends under the New World brand, […]