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Didier Cigars is a newcomer to the U.S. market and the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. Founded by Didier Lazare Benitah, born in France and now residing in Miami, the brand draws inspiration from the fashion industry, where Didier worked for several decades. He brings the concept of Haute Couture to the cigar industry. Haute Couture refers to exclusive, custom-fitted clothing foun...

For the accessories fan, Quality Importers Trading Company always provides a lot of new and fun things, and the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show was no exception. Quality Importers has a wide range of accessories under various brands. If you look at things from a high level, this year Quality Importers focused on travel humidors, a new electronic humidor, and a new electronic humidi...

For the accessories fan, Quality Importers Trading Company always provides a lot of new and fun things, and the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show was no exception. Quality Importers has a wide range of accessories under various brands. If you look at things from a high level, this year Quality Importers focused on travel humidors, a new electronic humidor, and a new electronic humidi...

Casa 1910 had a busy few weeks leading up to the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show . The Mexican-based company hired Rob Maneson, an industry veteran, as its new Chief Commercial Officer. Additionally, Jeremy Fondi was appointed the new U.S. National Sales Manager. Finally, Casa 1910 is launching a major new product line called Mexigars. This line was previewed at the 2024 PCA Trade...

Casa 1910 had a busy few weeks leading up to the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show . The Mexican-based company hired Rob Maneson, an industry veteran, as its new Chief Commercial Officer. Additionally, Jeremy Fondi was appointed the new U.S. National Sales Manager. Finally, Casa 1910 is launching a major new product line called Mexigars. This line was previewed at the 2024 PCA Trade...

Each year at the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Gurkha introduces several new releases, and 2025 was no exception. A few years ago, Gurkha decided to emphasize its capabilities as a cigar maker, which led to a more simplified packaging approach. However, in the past couple of years, Gurkha has returned to its roots with more ornate and elaborate packaging while continuing to enhance i...

Each year at the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Gurkha introduces several new releases, and 2025 was no exception. A few years ago, Gurkha decided to emphasize its capabilities as a cigar maker, which led to a more simplified packaging approach. However, in the past couple of years, Gurkha has returned to its roots with more ornate and elaborate packaging while continuing to enhance i...

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 159, we present Down the Rabbit Hole #9– our 9th installment of this series. This time we are joined by a very special guest, co-founder and President of Crowned Heads, Jon Huber The concept works as follows:  Jon, Dave and Coop start with a familiar song and then go down the path of selecting a song inspired by that song. Each will go through multiple iterations of t...

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 159, we present Down the Rabbit Hole #9– our 9th installment of this series. This time we are joined by a very special guest, co-founder and President of Crowned Heads, Jon Huber The concept works as follows:  Jon, Dave and Coop start with a familiar song and then go down the path of selecting a song inspired by that song. Each will go through multiple iterations of t...

For Artista Cigars, the story of the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show continues to be around its portfolio restructuring, and in particular, the company's eponymous Artista brand. The most notable change is the introduction of a new blend in the Artista brand called the Artista Colorado. With the addition of the Colorado, along with the recent announcements of Puro Ambar and Cimarro...

For Artista Cigars, the story of the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show continues to be around its portfolio restructuring, and in particular, the company's eponymous Artista brand. The most notable change is the introduction of a new blend in the Artista brand called the Artista Colorado. With the addition of the Colorado, along with the recent announcements of Puro Ambar and Cimarro...

My Father Cigars would mark two big milestones at the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show . First up, the company is launching its first Honduran made cigar, the My Father Blue. Not only is My Father Blue being made at the Garcia's new Honduran factory, but it features tobacco grown on the Garcia family farms in Honduras. Second up, the Don Pepin Garcia brand is marking another milesto...

My Father Cigars would mark two big milestones at the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show . First up, the company is launching its first Honduran made cigar, the My Father Blue. Not only is My Father Blue being made at the Garcia's new Honduran factory, but it features tobacco grown on the Garcia family farms in Honduras. Second up, the Don Pepin Garcia brand is marking another milesto...

For Prime Time Episode 341, we are honored to welcome back Omar de Frias of Fratello Cigars as our special guest. We know one thing, Omar will bring a lot of excitement and energy to the show tonight. It’s been 12 years since we first took the journey with Omar down #FratlelloRoad, and things just don’t seem to slow down. We’ll catch up with Omar and he some of the stories from #FratelloRoad. Refe...

For Prime Time Episode 341, we are honored to welcome back Omar de Frias of Fratello Cigars as our special guest. We know one thing, Omar will bring a lot of excitement and energy to the show tonight. It’s been 12 years since we first took the journey with Omar down #FratlelloRoad, and things just don’t seem to slow down. We’ll catch up with Omar and he some of the stories from #FratelloRoad. Refe...

One company that debuted at the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show was ChiMolly Cigars. Each year at the PCA Trade Show, Erron Nielsen scopes out new companies each year, hoping to find a new gem. Very early at the 2025 PCA Trade Show, Erron was immediately impressed by the ChiMolly cigars. While unfamiliar with this brand, we quickly got on board with it after Erron's discovery. ChiM...

One company that debuted at the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show was ChiMolly Cigars. Each year at the PCA Trade Show, Erron Nielsen scopes out new companies each year, hoping to find a new gem. Very early at the 2025 PCA Trade Show, Erron was immediately impressed by the ChiMolly cigars. While unfamiliar with this brand, we quickly got on board with it after Erron's discovery. ChiM...

Rocky Patel Premium Cigars consistently ranks among the busiest booths at the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, and 2025 was no exception. On Day Three, the Coalition Team dropped by the booth, which was still alive with energy. A key highlight was the celebration of the company’s 30th anniversary, a milestone that owner Rocky Patel takes immense pride in. However, this year’s show marke...

Rocky Patel Premium Cigars consistently ranks among the busiest booths at the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, and 2025 was no exception. On Day Three, the Coalition Team dropped by the booth, which was still alive with energy. A key highlight was the celebration of the company’s 30th anniversary, a milestone that owner Rocky Patel takes immense pride in. However, this year’s show marke...

At the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show , Matilde Cigars paid homage to its late founder, José Seijas. Before founding Matilde Cigars, José Seijas was best known for his tenure at Tabacalera de Garcia, where he served as Master Blender and Vice President of Operations.  Seijas passed away in November 2024 from Parkinson's disease. He was 74 years old. This year, José's son Enrique r...

At the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show , Matilde Cigars paid homage to its late founder, José Seijas. Before founding Matilde Cigars, José Seijas was best known for his tenure at Tabacalera de Garcia, where he served as Master Blender and Vice President of Operations.  Seijas passed away in November 2024 from Parkinson's disease. He was 74 years old. This year, José's son Enrique r...

The 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show marked the fourth appearance for West Tampa Tobacco Co, which was established by Rick Rodriguez and Gus Martinez. This year, the booth centered around the theme of limited editions. The first highlight is a new "Chef Rick" cigar that pays tribute to West Tampa’s culinary specialty, the Devil Crab. Following that is West Tampa's most exclusive rel...

The 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show marked the fourth appearance for West Tampa Tobacco Co, which was established by Rick Rodriguez and Gus Martinez. This year, the booth centered around the theme of limited editions. The first highlight is a new "Chef Rick" cigar that pays tribute to West Tampa’s culinary specialty, the Devil Crab. Following that is West Tampa's most exclusive rel...

At the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, United Cigars embraced a patriotic theme of red, white, and blue. This year, the company launched a new regular production line, introduced several new Firecracker variants, and showcased its Humibag offerings, all centered around an American theme. In a surprising twist, United also decided to cut prices on its signature line, particularly n...

At the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, United Cigars embraced a patriotic theme of red, white, and blue. This year, the company launched a new regular production line, introduced several new Firecracker variants, and showcased its Humibag offerings, all centered around an American theme. In a surprising twist, United also decided to cut prices on its signature line, particularly n...