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
Cigar Oasis Updates Humidification Systems
Keeping your cigars in a properly humidified environment is essential to preserving their flavor, aroma, and overall smoking quality, while preventing them from drying out or becoming too moist.
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Casa 1910 Launches Mexigars
While Casa 1910 is serious about telling the story of Mexican terroir through its cigar lines, the company’s newest release, unveiled at the 2025 PCA Show in New Orleans, has a playful twist.
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Artista Adds Colorado to its Signature Line
Artista has undergone quite a few subtle changes over the years with the overall effect of tightening its portfolio and its name.
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Alec Bradley Launches Do Not Disturb, Adds Black Market Sizes
Alec Bradley invites cigar connoisseurs to take a break with its newest cigar, Do Not Disturb.
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Aganorsa Celebrates JFR 20th with New Supreme Leaf
Aganorsa Leaf’s JFR (Just For Retailers) cigars are celebrated for delivering premium Nicaraguan craftsmanship at an exceptional value.
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Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Co. Gets Patriotic
While most famous for its Leaf by Oscar handmade premium cigars, Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Co. is getting a little patriotic in its two releases for this year’s PCA Show in Las Vegas.
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Platinum Nova Cigars — the Difference Makers
When Platinum Nova Cigars burst onto the premium cigar scene in 2019, the company signaled that it wasn’t just another cigar maker.
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Building a New Foundation
When Nicholas Melillo established Foundation Cigar Company in 2015, his first launch was the El Güegüense, Spanish for “The Wise Man.”
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Thar Be Dragons and Golden Treasure: Rocky Patel’s 2024 PCA Show
With 2024 being the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese calendar, there are so many cigar companies producing limited edition “Dragon” inspired cigars this year that retailers’ humidors are beginning to feel a little like Westeros, the mythical land in George R.R. Martin’s “Game of Thrones” book serie
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Boveda Set to Release 25th Anniversary Humidor/Ashtray Combo
While Boveda celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2022, it’s 25th anniversary humidor and ashtray combination set is nearing completion and release.
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Illusione Adds Two Cigars, Updates Epernay Packaging for PCA
Based in Reno, Nevada, Illusione Cigars is something of a host manufacturer whenever the PCA Show comes to Las Vegas and this year was no different.
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Karen Berger Cigars Adds Pyramid and Grande Sizes
Karen Berger Cigars adds Pyramid and Grande sizes to K by Karen Berger Series.
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