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At the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Davidoff made a notable return, and one brand that stood out with a fresh look was Zino. Davidoff had not participated in the PCA (formerly IPCPR) Trade Show since 2019. For many years, the company's primary focus has been on its flagship brands: Davidoff, AVO, and Camacho. Although Zino has always been included in Davidoff's exhibits, it was...

At the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Davidoff made a notable return, and one brand that stood out with a fresh look was Zino. Davidoff had not participated in the PCA (formerly IPCPR) Trade Show since 2019. For many years, the company's primary focus has been on its flagship brands: Davidoff, AVO, and Camacho. Although Zino has always been included in Davidoff's exhibits, it was...

One of the many first-time exhibitors at the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show was Valacari Cigars. Founded by Tallahassee retailer Nimmer Ahmad, the company works with Tabacalera Pages de Nicaragua S.A. in Nicaragua to make its cigars. While a first-time exhibitor, Valacari has been in business since 2016. Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-w6v

One of the many first-time exhibitors at the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show was Valacari Cigars. Founded by Tallahassee retailer Nimmer Ahmad, the company works with Tabacalera Pages de Nicaragua S.A. in Nicaragua to make its cigars. While a first-time exhibitor, Valacari has been in business since 2016. Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-w6v

AVO, one of the iconic brands in the cigar industry, made its return to the  2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show after being absent since 2019. With Davidoff's presence at the PCA Trade Show, AVO's return marked a significant comeback for the brand. Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-w67

AVO, one of the iconic brands in the cigar industry, made its return to the  2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show after being absent since 2019. With Davidoff's presence at the PCA Trade Show, AVO's return marked a significant comeback for the brand. Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-w67  

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 157, we present Down the Rabbit Hole #8– our 8th installment of this series. The concept works as follows:  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 ten iterations of this exercise and choose a song from the inspired previous song selected. Ultimately, we will see where this jour...

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 157, we present Down the Rabbit Hole #8– our 8th installment of this series. The concept works as follows:  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 ten iterations of this exercise and choose a song from the inspired previous song selected. Ultimately, we will see where this jour...

An annual tradition continues on Prime Time Jukebox Episode 156, the Dedications Show for 2025. Dave Burck started the Dedications Show on Cigar Jukebox . Each year, listeners could submit a dedication song to honor a loved one or someone special who has passed away. Since we launched Prime Time Jukebox, we have included the Dedications Show every year. A tradition on the Dedications Show is to li...

An annual tradition continues on Prime Time Jukebox Episode 156, the Dedications Show for 2025. Dave Burck started the Dedications Show on Cigar Jukebox . Each year, listeners could submit a dedication song to honor a loved one or someone special who has passed away. Since we launched Prime Time Jukebox, we have included the Dedications Show every year. A tradition on the Dedications Show is to li...

ST Dupont is known for their fine cigar accessories with the bulk of it being their lighters. Their torch lighters all started with the introduction of their MaxiJet which a slim single flame lighter. I’ve personally owned for for 25 years now and it still fires up like the first day I got it. Originally, all their lighters were made in Paris,France, but later they moved their production overseas...

ST Dupont is known for their fine cigar accessories with the bulk of it being their lighters. Their torch lighters all started with the introduction of their MaxiJet which a slim single flame lighter. I’ve personally owned for for 25 years now and it still fires up like the first day I got it. Originally, all their lighters were made in Paris,France, but later they moved their production overseas...

It’s Prime Time, Episode 338, and the second day of our 2025 Prime Time Virtual Trade Expo. This is the sixth year in a row we have run this. The concept is straightforward. We give a cigar company a 15-minute slot to come on and talk about their 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show releases. Day Two (4/3/25) Lineup Nicholas Perdomo III, Perdomo Cigars Hector Alfonso, Espinosa Cigars Ra...

It’s Prime Time, Episode 338, and the second day of our 2025 Prime Time Virtual Trade Expo. This is the sixth year in a row we have run this. The concept is straightforward. We give a cigar company a 15-minute slot to come on and talk about their 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show releases. Day Two (4/3/25) Lineup Nicholas Perdomo III, Perdomo Cigars Hector Alfonso, Espinosa Cigars Ra...

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 155, we present our sixth installment of Women in Music. We do this show each year, coinciding with International Women’s Day, which takes place in early March. This year’s installment has a twist, and we give you our perfect songs from female artists. In this episode, Dave smokes the Undercrown Maduro Pequeña , and Coop smokes the Casa Magna Maduro Box-Pressed Belico...

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 155, we present our sixth installment of Women in Music. We do this show each year, coinciding with International Women’s Day, which takes place in early March. This year’s installment has a twist, and we give you our perfect songs from female artists. In this episode, Dave smokes the Undercrown Maduro Pequeña , and Coop smokes the Casa Magna Maduro Box-Pressed Belico...

It’s Prime Time, Episode 337, and the first day of our 2025 Prime Time Virtual Trade Expo. This is the sixth year in a row we have run this. The concept is straightforward. We give a cigar company a 15-minute slot to come on and talk about their 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show releases. This is the first of two shows. Appearing on this show are: Pete Johnson, Tatuaje Cigars  Billy...

It’s Prime Time, Episode 337, and the first day of our 2025 Prime Time Virtual Trade Expo. This is the sixth year in a row we have run this. The concept is straightforward. We give a cigar company a 15-minute slot to come on and talk about their 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show releases. This is the first of two shows. Appearing on this show are: Pete Johnson, Tatuaje Cigars  Billy...

On Prime Time Episode 336, we have the second installment of our four-part 2024 PCA Pre-Game Series with Media Panel 20. Tonight, we will have our annual panel discussion regarding PCA. Aaron and Coop will be joined by members of Developing Palates and he Cigar Coop Coalition. We will discuss all things PCA and all things media about PCA. You won’t want to miss this. Plus, we will have our FSG Bee...

On Prime Time Episode 336, we have the second installment of our four-part 2024 PCA Pre-Game Series with Media Panel 20. Tonight, we will have our annual panel discussion regarding PCA. Aaron and Coop will be joined by members of Developing Palates and he Cigar Coop Coalition. We will discuss all things PCA and all things media about PCA. You won’t want to miss this. Plus, we will have our FSG Bee...

Rick Rodriguez and and Gus Martinez (formerly of General Cigar Company), founded West Tampa Tobacco Company in 2022.  They debuted the White and Black series in 2022 at the PCA trade show in Las Vegas.  In 2023, West Tampa released a limited edition cigar using a Mexican San Andres wrapper along with Nicaraguan tobacco.  The Red series is an offshoot of that cigar using the same wrapper, but diffe...

Rick Rodriguez and and Gus Martinez (formerly of General Cigar Company), founded West Tampa Tobacco Company in 2022.  They debuted the White and Black series in 2022 at the PCA trade show in Las Vegas.  In 2023, West Tampa released a limited edition cigar using a Mexican San Andres wrapper along with Nicaraguan tobacco.  The Red series is an offshoot of that cigar using the same wrapper, but diffe...

On Prime Time Special Edition 173, Nick Syris and James Giehm are our special guests. Both are the hosts of Simply Stogies. Nick also owns LH Cigars and is our unofficial Cuban correspondent. Nick will update us on the Habanos Festival and LH Cigars. James and Nick will then catch us up on Simply Stogies. Tonight, we also debut a brand new segment, “Under the Sea,” sponsored by Artesano del Tobacc...

On Prime Time Special Edition 173, Nick Syris and James Giehm are our special guests. Both are the hosts of Simply Stogies. Nick also owns LH Cigars and is our unofficial Cuban correspondent. Nick will update us on the Habanos Festival and LH Cigars. James and Nick will then catch us up on Simply Stogies. Tonight, we also debut a brand new segment, “Under the Sea,” sponsored by Artesano del Tobacc...

On Prime Time Episode 335, we kick off the first of the four Pre-Game Shows leading up to the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show with our special guest, PCA Executive Director Joshua Habursky. On this show, you will get the low-down on what to expect at this year’s PCA Trade Show. Plus, we will have our FSG Steak Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live...