Kristoff Cigars is marking its fifth consecutive year of PCA show exclusives with the 2026 edition of its Signature Series, a tradition that has become one of the more reliable annual rituals for retailers who make the trip to the trade show
Joya de Nicaragua Begins New Chapter at PCA 2026
Joya de Nicaragua is arriving at the 2026 PCA Show in New Orleans with both a packed product slate and a significant business story to tell. The nearly 60-year-old Nicaraguan manufacturer has transitioned its U.S. distribution to SAG Imports, a joint venture between the Martínez family, which owns Joya de Nicaragua, and the Quesada family of the Dominican Republic.
CLE Looks Back to Move Forward with 1916 Tabacalera Eiroa at PCA
For CLE Cigar Company, the 2026 PCA Show in New Orleans is an opportunity to honor where the Eiroa family came from—and to make a case for where it’s headed. The centerpiece of its PCA showing is the 1916 Tabacalera Eiroa, a new line developed by fourth-generation tobacco man Santiago “Santi” Eiroa, with the name nodding to the year his great-grandfather Generoso first began cultivating tobacco—a tradition now 110 years in the making.
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.
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.
Rocky Patel’s Triple Triumph at PCA
A quick look at the size and front-and-center placement of the Rocky Patel booth at PCA and it’s evident that the brand is firmly positioned among the heavyweight names in the premium cigar industry.
Perdomo Legacy Father & Son
The evocative name of the new Perdomo Legacy Father & Son cigar collection could well serve as the defining theme of the family-owned company and its appearance at the 2026 PCA Convention and Trade Show. Nicholas Perdomo III is increasingly stepping into the spotlight and out of the oversized footsteps of his father, who laid…
Plasencia Unveils a New Look at the 2026 PCA
Plasencia unveiled a new look at the 2026 PCA Convention & Trade Show. In addition to the brand logo, the family-owned company’s cigar boxes also underwent a redesign or facelift.
AJ Fernandez Amar: A Blend with Gratitude at PCA 2026
Asking the question, “what’s new from AJ Fernandez” could easily produce a steady stream of answers.
Rojas Cigars: Small Ring Gauge, Big Statement
Noel Rojas, recently featured in Cigar Journal’s Spring 2026 issue, continues to build a reputation as the “King of the Small Gauges,” favoring slimmer vitolas that emphasize wrapper-driven complexity.
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.
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 Oliva Cigar Co.
