After retiring from his position as General Manager of Tabacalera de Garcias, Jose Seijas founded Matilde Cigars in 2014, reviving a fabled old brand that had been established in 1876.
Ashton/La Aroma de Cuba
Based out of the city of Brotherly Love (aka, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Ashton Cigars routinely exhibit at PCA, complete with a dazzling setup that hearkens a luxury high street shopping experience.
West Tampa Tobacco Company – in the fast lane
With Circle of Life, West Tampa Tobacco Company are presenting their latest product at the trade show.
United Tobacco – Estrella Cigars
Alex Estrella reports that United Tobacco is the wholesale company for distribution but the cigar line they make is PORTO REAL.
Barreda at the PCA
Jennifer Barreda points out how much they improved the blend of the Don Chico line.
La Galera at the PCA
New for 2024 is the Limited Edition La Galera Year of the Dragon which comes in a 52 x 6 format and features a Habano wrapper with Piloto Cubano, Criollo98, binder and filler from their Canela and Jacagua Farms.
Manifatture Sigaro Toscano at the PCA
As a perk, many of the exhibitors at the PCA Expo in Las Vegas have small coffee machines on hand to provide the occasional coffee, and, given that Toscano is an Italian brand (and the booth actually has a very sleek, European cafe-like feel to it), show goers tend to flock to the booth requesting for a coffee to pair with a Toscano cigar.
Maya Selva Cigars – the elegance stands out
The company enriched this year's PCA with two interesting new products for the US market.
Aganorsa Leaf Flexes its Muscle at PCA Show
Aganorsa Leaf has long been known for being one of the largest tobacco growers and a leading premium cigar manufacturer in Nicaragua.
La Flor Dominicana Celebrates Milestones
2024 has been a momentous year for La Flor Dominicana and the Gomez family who own the company.
Artistry on Display
If three is the magic number, then expect Artista Cigars to pull a few rabbits out of their hat this year, as the Dominican cigar manufacturer is introducing three new cigars at the PCA Show—two additions to its Artista Cigar and David Ortiz lines, and the launch of a brand-new value cigar, ART-56.
La Aurora – Line Extensions and Two Limited Editions
Guillermo Léon with his family and team presented not only the oldest cigar company in the Dominican Republic but also interesting new launches at the La Aurora booth.
