Black Label Trading Company and Black Works Studios from Fabrica Oveja Negra released several new cigars at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association trade show in New Orleans.
A Refined Return for Davidoff at PCA 2026
After a notable absence stretching back to 2019, Davidoff technically returned to the PCA Expo floor last in 2025.
PCA 2026: Two New Cigars for DBL
DBL Cigars by Francisco Almonte introduced two new cigars at the Premium Cigar Association’s 2026 trade show in New Orleans.
J.C. Newman Unveils 
New Diamond Crown MAXIMUS
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. unveiled new Diamond Crown MAXIMUS cigars at the Premium Cigar Association trade show this past weekend (April 18-20, 2026) in New Orleans. The new Diamond Crown MAXIMUS will feature new packaging. Diamond Crown MAXIMUS will remain in boxes of 20 cigars, and the suggested retail price will not change. The new MAXIMUS is expected to ship in June.
J.C. Newman Introduces 
Brick House The Commodore Maduro
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. introduced Brick House The Commodore Maduro at the Premium Cigar Association trade show this past weekend (April 18-20, 2026) in New Orleans. This new cigar is 5.5” x 70 and will be packed in both boxes of 25 and humidor bags of 5 cigars. The Commodore Maduro has a suggested retail price of $11.50 and will begin shipping in June.
Releases of Remembrance: Arturo Fuente at PCA
The PCA Expo floor has its share of spectacle, but few presentations rival the grandeur of the Arturo Fuente booth. Truth be told, it’s less a booth than a pavilion, and is where the brand’s innovation and heritage are colorfully and intricately displayed under soft light and polished, dark wood.Â
West Tampa Tobacco Co. Brings Two New Releases to PCA Show
West Tampa Tobacco Company arrived at the 2026 PCA Show in New Orleans with two new cigars. Both releases lean into what the brand does best: translating the soul of West Tampa, Florida, into a smoking experience that feels personal, place-specific, and worth savoring.
LB Cigars Brings Four Cigars to PCA Show Debut
LB Cigars is a boutique premium cigar brand created by Luisa Bautista, an entrepreneur and cigar enthusiast whose love for the craft has driven her to build something rooted in quality, personality, and artisan blending. Drawing on tobaccos from multiple growing regions, Bautista has crafted a portfolio with broad appeal—welcoming to newcomers, satisfying to seasoned smokers—and made its PCA Show debut at the 2026 edition in New Orleans.
J.C. Newman Arrives at the 2026 PCA with History on Every Band
No booth at the 2026 PCA Show in New Orleans told a richer American story than J.C. Newman Cigar Co. The Tampa-based, fourth-generation family operation brought a lineup to the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center that managed to honor more than a century of tradition while simultaneously looking ahead with fresh blends, bold new sizes, and a patriotic mission unlike anything else on the show floor.
Esteban Carreras Gets Sweeter, Smaller and Ready to Tin
Craig Cunningham brought Esteban Carreras to the 2026 PCA Show in New Orleans with two announcements.
Drew Estate Goes Dominican
Perhaps no company arrived at the 2026 PCA Show with more momentum or more news than Drew Estate. The Subculture kings descended on the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center with a fully Dominican-focused agenda that signals a bold new chapter for one of the industry’s most iconic companies.
Bocock Brothers Celebrate Collegiate Athletics
As the premium cigar industry converges on New Orleans for PCA 2026 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, one of the most compelling stories on the floor belongs to Bocock Brothers Premium Cigars. Founded by Honduran-born brothers Bryant and Douglas Bocock and based in Houston, Texas, the company is earning a growing international reputation with its bold rooster-in-a-bowtie logo and motto “Be Cocky” saying everything about who it is.
