The Casa Havaneza was founded in 1864 at Lisbon, Portugal, by Henry Burnay, a Belgian banker and a visionary entrepreneur that also shared a passion for cigar. In the traditional and vibrant neighborhood of Chiado, the shop rapidly became a meeting point for Portuguese writers, painters, politicians, businessmen and aristocrats.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Plasencia Cigars Introduces New Packaging
Plasencia Cigars introduces new packaging across its portfolio, marking the first full expression of the brand’s recently updated identity, including its new logo.
Cohiba Introduces Limited-Edition Select Gift Set Sampler
Cohiba is releasing a new, limited-edition sampler this spring. The Cohiba Select Gift Set Sampler features a range of classic Cohibas ideal for gifting occasions.
