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.
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.
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.
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.
Casa Carrillo is introducing three new products at the 2026 PCA
Ernesto Perez-Carrillo of Casa Carrillo is introducing three new products at the 2026 PCA Convention & Trade Show: Ascend, Pledge Purple, and Deep Blue.
Padrón: José O. Padrón 100th Anniversary
2026 marks the year in which company founder and patriarch José Orlando Padrón would have celebrated his 100th birthday. As expected, Padrón has announced a special new release to commemorate this anniversary.
José O. Padrón’s: Unforgettable Moments
José Orlando Padrón, founder of the world-renowned cigar brand and pioneer of the Nicaraguan cigar industry, celebrated his 91st birthday in the middle of this year. The most valuable present to mark this jubilee, however, was prepared by and for himself (and, above all, for us passionados). In line with the Cuban poet and author…
“The Sun Rises for Everyone”
Five years ago, Alejandro Mata developed the puro brand Alfambra. But his story is not the typical story of a cigar lover who wanted to create his own private brand. His roots go deeper.
Boulevardier in Budapest
The Hungarian capital has been celebrated as a trendy party town for some years now. The fact that guests of this extraordinary and historical Danube metropolis not only experience fast drinks and vibrating beats but can also enjoy cocktails of an international standard is mainly thanks to a dedicated bar keeper: Zoltán Nagy, founder of Boutiq’ Bar.
Plain Packaging Commences in Singapur
Singapore has enacted stringent plain packaging regulations following similar legislation in Australia and Ireland, among other countries.
From Barrel to Box
Using wood to add new flavor characteristics to beverages is not a new concept. Over the centuries, wine and other beverage producers have been benefiting from the use of wood to age and add complexity and new organoleptic characteristics to their products.
Lighting Up Right
Apart from correct storage, lighting a cigar is the most important factor that determines whether smoking is enjoyable or frustrating.
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