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.
Skaaraas Wins CSWC Norway Again
CSWC in Norway.
Scenic City Cigars & Social | Chattanooga, Tennessee
Robert Stence is the owner of this pleasing lounge that yields credibility to the nickname of the city.
PCA Expands into Asia Through Strategic Partnership with Cigraal
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) announced a new strategic partnership with Cigraal, a leading premium cigar development and distribution company across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa.
HumidifGroup Announces Expansion of Cigar Box Factory in Estelí
HumidifGroup today announced the expansion of its Cigar Box Factory (CBF) operations in Estelí, Nicaragua, with the construction of a second, purpose-built manufacturing facility. The new factory, opening in 2026, will significantly increase the company’s production capacity and allow it to offer improved pricing and faster delivery timelines to its global client base.
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.
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.
