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, […]
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 […]
Later this year, Zander-Greg will introduce a new size to its Casino Real line in the form of a 7 1/2 x 40 Lancero. This is an offering that was made available for order at the 2022 PCA Trade Show. The Casino Real Lancero becomes the sixth vitola in the line. The blend consists of […]
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 […]
At the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Platinum Nova introduced an extension of its Platinum Nova Batch Series, the Platinum Nova Batch Robusto Nicaragua. This cigar comes in one size – a 54 x 5 Robusto and is unique from all of the other Platinum Nova Batch releases in that it is comprised […]
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 […]
At the 2022 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show, Platinum Nova Cigars showcased the third installment to its Personal Reserve Edicíon Limitada Series known as the Leo 12. The Platinum Nova Personal Reserve Edicíon Limitada pays homage to Platinum Nova CEO Leonor Abzaradel‘s 12 years in the cigar business. This follows up on 2020’s Leo X […]
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. […]
At the 2022 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show, Leonor Abzaradel, CEO Of Nova Cigars, launched her own brand of cigar accessories known as Cigar Blondie. The first release is a cutter and lighter combination. The set consists of a flat flame butane lighter and a double guillotine cutter. The lighter and cutter are packaged together and […]
Villiger Cigars was low key about its release for the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, but this year, the company unveiled a limited edition called Villiger Miami. The cigar is now heading to retailers. While keeping to Villiger’s logo and format on the packaging, it is also highlighted by a vibrant blue color. […]
