As is now a tradition on Cigar Coop, we close out our 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Coverage at the Tatuaje Cigars booth. This year, it was “33 Minutes with Pete Johnson,” as we discussed a wide range of cigar and industry topics. Johnson is one of the most ardent supporters of the PCA, so […]
When one goes into the Quality Importers Trading Company booth a the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, it is like attending a trade show within a trade show. Each year walking through the Quality Importers booth is almost like shopping at Macy’s at Christmas time – there is probably some cigar accessory for just […]
When we started to compile our “Cigar Big Board” for the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) of what new products are being showcased and launched, one of the first companies to make their announcements was Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. At that time, the company announced seven different products it would be introducing to market. What’s […]
For the third year in a row, Patina Cigars was a part of the Sutliff Tobacco pavilion. This year Patina did not have new products to exhibit at the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. Actually, this is par for the course because most years, Patina has done its releases outside of the Trade […]
When I wrote about El Septimo Geneva following the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, I wrote the following: “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 […]
When it comes to the Premium Cigar Association (PCA), the presentation can genuinely make a difference. In this case, I’m referring to the booth presentation at Wildfire Cigar Company. Undoubtedly, the booth was one of the most talked about at the 2023 PCA Trade Show – so much so that it was voted Best Small […]
Past Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Shows have seen Dapper unveil several products that would ship after the Trade Show, but 2023 was a quieter year for Ian Reith and Dapper Cigar Company. This year was a little different as Dapper released a single cigar before the Trade Show, the HolySmoke Genesis. This project […]
One of the Big Four companies making a return to the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show was Altadis U.S.A. It was really good to see Altadis back. Altadis’ return meant many of its iconic bands were also returning to the premium cigar industry’s showcase event. Altadis U.S.A.’s last trade show was in 2019, and […]
Foundation Cigar Company often themes its cigars around different cultures. Over the years, the branding of Foundation has paid homage to the cultures of Nicaragua, Ethiopia, Egypt, Jamaica, and England as well as Melillo’s home state of Connecticut. That continued in 2023 as the owner Nicholas Melillo’s company’s new releases honored Nicaragua, Ethiopia, and Connecticut. […]
In addition to Altadis U.S.A. returning to the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show in 2023, the brands of Boutique Blends – the company co-owned by Rafael Nodal and Hank Bischoff – also made a return. Back in 2017, Boutique Blends entered into a strategic partnership where Altadis U.S.A. would take over distribution for Boutique […]
