Steve Saka will be unveiling two line extensions at the PCA this week. The first is a new Triqui Traca 448. Triqui Traca is part of the Mi Querida line and was based on his firecracker he did over 4 years ago for Two Guys Smoke Shop. The idea is that the Triqui Traca is…
The New Hustler
Kurt Kendall and his 7-20-4 cigars are releasing a special exclusive for the upcoming Premium Cigar Association trade show.Â
Honduran Cameroon
The year was 2007 and Julio Eiroa launched a special Cameroon cigar for his family’s brand, Camacho.
JRE adds to its lines
At this year’s Premium Cigar Association, JRE Tobacco Company is adding extensions to three of its lines with new Honduran puros.
El Criollito
At this years upcoming Premium Cigar Association, PDR cigars is releasing an updated blend and packaging for its El Criollito line.
Tobacco Plus Expo – A Summary
Tobacco Plus Expo came back as first show since the lockdowns and: tobacco portion this year seemed to be much bigger than years past.
Casa Cuevas Cigars to Launch Patrimonio
Casa Cuevas used the Tobacco Plus Expo as the launch pad for its newest addition, the Patrimonio cigar brand. Patrimonio is Spanish for Patrimony in English and it is dedicated to Luis Cuevas, Sr. and his predecessors dating back 100 years.   Juan Cuevas was a Spanish expatriot who began growing tobacco in Cuba in the…
Traveling Road Show
When the Premium Cigar Association cancelled its summer trade show, Rocky Patel got busy. He decided if retailers could not come to Vegas for the show, he’d go to them.
Brand Focus: How Eiroa’s Asylum Came to Be
Asylum is the new brand from Christian Eiroa and Tom Lazuka, and it is known for being huge. The big cigars measure 7 x 70 and 8 x 80. But how did the brand come about? According to Tom Lazuka, it was his idea.
The Bailey Family’s Tobacco History: Cornelius & Anthony’s Origin
Steven Bailey’s family has been working in the tobacco business for generations. With the advent of FDA-regulations, Steven Bailey has found a way into the premium cigar business.
Alec & Bradley
Most people know the cigar company Alec Bradley, but many don’t realize the company’s founder is actually Alan Rubin.
Long-Standing Cult Brand Macanudo Celebrates 50 Years
Founded in the Sixties in Jamaica, Macanudo is one of the cult brands of the cigar industry. The brand is celebrating its 50th birthday this year. Time to take a walk through history.