Stephen A. Ross
Stephen A. Ross is a writer, editor, photographer and communications specialist who has enjoyed a career in the premium cigar industry for more than 23 years. Stephen enjoyed his first handmade cigar when he was a freshman at Purdue University, and he entered the premium cigar industry shortly after obtaining his Masters Degree in History from North Carolina State University in 2001. Since then, Stephen has traveled extensively in Honduras, Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic and Europe, telling countless stories about cigars, the people who make them and the men and women who enjoy them. A lifelong fan of motorsport, Stephen is most passionate about IndyCar racing and the Indianapolis 500, which he has attended every year since 1987.
Articles by Stephen A. Ross
Casa 1910 Steps Into a New Era at PCA 2026
Casa 1910 arrived at the 2026 PCA Show in New Orleans with a bold statement: a refined brand identity, redesigned packaging across its portfolio, and the formal introduction of its newest cigar line, El Ébano.
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Aganorsa Announces Four Releases Across Its Portfolio at PCA 2026
Aganorsa Leaf is using the 2026 PCA Show in New Orleans as the launchpad for a well-rounded slate of new products, touching everything from everyday accessibility to coveted limited-edition territory.
Read More: Aganorsa Announces Four Releases Across Its Portfolio at PCA 2026
Platinum Nova Takes Flight with Royal Falcon Debut at PCA 2026
Platinum Nova, the family-owned boutique cigar company known for its ultra-premium, limited-edition offerings, made a memorable entrance at the 2026 PCA Convention & Trade Show in New Orleans with the debut of its newest release, the Royal Falcon.
Read More: Platinum Nova Takes Flight with Royal Falcon Debut at PCA 2026
Oscar Valladares Unveils Colaboraciones Series at PCA 2026
Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Co. made a bold statement at the 2026 PCA Convention & Trade Show in New Orleans by unveiling the Colaboraciones series, a trio of limited-edition cigars born out of creative partnerships with two of the industry’s most respected manufacturers — Casa Carrillo and
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La Flor Dominicana and ProjectCarbon Unite at PCA 2026
La Flor Dominicana made one of the more visually striking impressions at the 2026 PCA Show in New Orleans by unveiling Carbon Flower, an ambitious collaboration with cigar accessory maker ProjectCarbon that marries bold tobacco craftsmanship with sleek modern design.
Read More: La Flor Dominicana and ProjectCarbon Unite at PCA 2026
La Aurora Deepens Its Family Creed Series with Perseverancia
La Aurora, the oldest cigar manufacturer in the Dominican Republic, is using the 2026 PCA Show in New Orleans to advance its Family Creed Series—a collection of blends built around the core values and principles of the León family, who have guided the company since its founding in 1903.
Read More: La Aurora Deepens Its Family Creed Series with Perseverancia
KB Cigars Adds Overtime, Ixtelli Robusto and Ixtelli Sampler Pack
Karen Berger Cigars is making a strong showing at the 2026 PCA Show in New Orleans, unveiling three new products that reflect the brand’s continued growth and creative direction.
Read More: KB Cigars Adds Overtime, Ixtelli Robusto and Ixtelli Sampler Pack
JRE Debuts Gorbusto by Aladino and Aladino Declaration at PCA
JRE Tobacco Co. made a strong impression at the 2026 PCA Convention & Trade Show in New Orleans with two notable Aladino releases that highlight the brand’s range — one rooted in fun and personality, the other in patriotism and history.
Read More: JRE Debuts Gorbusto by Aladino and Aladino Declaration at PCA
Artista Expands Buffalo Ten Line with Broadleaf Edition at PCA
Artista Cigars arrived at the 2026 PCA Convention & Trade Show in New Orleans with the latest addition to one of the brand’s most popular and accessible lines.
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AdT Launches Viva La Vida Connecticut Churchill at PCA 2026
Artesano del Tabaco arrived at the 2026 PCA Show in New Orleans with a new addition to one of its fastest-growing lines—the Viva La Vida Connecticut Churchill—and the story behind its creation is as much about listening to customers as it is about tobacco.
Read More: AdT Launches Viva La Vida Connecticut Churchill at PCA 2026
West Tampa Tobacco Co. Unveils Two New Cigars at PCA Show
West Tampa Tobacco Co. (WTTC) spent its PCA Show highlighting three cigars—one it introduced last year but didn’t appear on the market until earlier this year, and two all-new releases.
Read More: West Tampa Tobacco Co. Unveils Two New Cigars at PCA Show
Room101 Celebrates Two Milestones in 2025
Room101 Cigars, founded in 2009 by Matt Booth, is renowned for its bold, artistic approach to cigar making, blending unconventional branding with high-quality craftsmanship.
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