Officially, the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show was the first since Raquel and Patricia Quesada assumed day-to-day leadership of Quesada Cigars. While Raquel has been a face of the company in recent years, Patricia has now returned, and together the sisters are continuing the legacy of the Quesada name. Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-whd
Officially, the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show was the first since Raquel and Patricia Quesada assumed day-to-day leadership of Quesada Cigars. While Raquel has been a face of the company in recent years, Patricia has now returned, and together the sisters are continuing the legacy of the Quesada name. Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-whd
On Prime Time Special Edition 174, the Cigar Coop Coalition gathers for its 2025 PCA Recap. The team is back from this year’s Trade Show, and we will talk about the highlights of the show and the memories we took away. Additionally, we feature our Artesano del Tobacco Under the Sea, Espinosa, this Day in Sports History, and Tabacalera USA’s Great Things are Happening Here segments.
On Prime Time Special Edition 174, the Cigar Coop Coalition gathers for its 2025 PCA Recap. The team is back from this year’s Trade Show, and we will talk about the highlights of the show and the memories we took away. Additionally, we feature our Artesano del Tobacco Under the Sea, Espinosa, this Day in Sports History, and Tabacalera USA’s Great Things are Happening Here segments.
While Ferio Tego has been present at the PCA Trade Show since 2021, the 2025 PCA Trade Show as a little different in that its distributor, Davidoff of Geneva was back. For the most part, things were the same at Ferio Tego, as the company had its own booth located in the vicinity of Davidoff. As always we catch up with one of the principals behind Ferio Tego, Michael Herklots Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-wgm
While Ferio Tego has been present at the PCA Trade Show since 2021, the 2025 PCA Trade Show as a little different in that its distributor, Davidoff of Geneva was back. For the most part, things were the same at Ferio Tego, as the company had its own booth located in the vicinity of Davidoff. As always we catch up with one of the principals behind Ferio Tego, Michael Herklots Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-wgm
The 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show was the fourth one for Oz Family Cigars. Company founder Tim Ozgener has used each of those PCA Trade Shows to introduce a new release. 2025 would also see Oz Family Cigars release its fourth regular production, Karatoba. This would be a very different release for Oz Family Cigars. Our interview with Tim not only discusses the Karatoba, but a fun tradition we have is that we ask Tim to do impressions of some cigar industry personalities. Full P...
The 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show was the fourth one for Oz Family Cigars. Company founder Tim Ozgener has used each of those PCA Trade Shows to introduce a new release. 2025 would also see Oz Family Cigars release its fourth regular production, Karatoba. This would be a very different release for Oz Family Cigars. Our interview with Tim not only discusses the Karatoba, but a fun tradition we have is that we ask Tim to do impressions of some cigar industry personalities. Full P...
On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 158, the title of this episode is “Everyone Has One Great Song” The concept works as follows: Dave and Coop explore artists they simply do not like, and see if they can find one really good (or great song) from that artists. Dave and Coop make this picks cold, so neither knows what the other is thinking. Plus we got music news, cigar news, New Music 45 and the music pairing of the week In this episode, Dave smokes the Aksum Corona Gorda from Foundation Cigar Company...
On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 158, the title of this episode is “Everyone Has One Great Song” The concept works as follows: Dave and Coop explore artists they simply do not like, and see if they can find one really good (or great song) from that artists. Dave and Coop make this picks cold, so neither knows what the other is thinking. Plus we got music news, cigar news, New Music 45 and the music pairing of the week In this episode, Dave smokes the Aksum Corona Gorda from Foundation Cigar Company...
Fratello Cigars certainly had a busy 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. Each year I try to come up with a theme for a booth, but when it comes to Fratello owner and founder Omar de Frias, there is one word that comes to mind - "excitement". Omar brings an energy and genuine excitement to the projects he is developing. Like each year, Fratello's booth is quite busy in 2025, but our team managed to get to Omar on day one as opposed to trying to catch him before the Trade Show closes ...
Fratello Cigars certainly had a busy 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. Each year I try to come up with a theme for a booth, but when it comes to Fratello owner and founder Omar de Frias, there is one word that comes to mind - "excitement". Omar brings an energy and genuine excitement to the projects he is developing. Like each year, Fratello's booth is quite busy in 2025, but our team managed to get to Omar on day one as opposed to trying to catch him before the Trade Show closes ...
The 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show marked our first visit with Manny Iriarte Enterprises and The OpusX Society. Iriarte has long worked with Arturo Fuente on packaging and box design. Recognizing the power of the Fuente Fuente OpusX brand, Iriarate worked with Carlito Fuente to create The OpusX Society. The OpusX Society offers another outlet to cater to the rabid fan base of OpusX. This includes both accessories and exclusive products with original art inspired by the OpusX bra...
The 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show marked our first visit with Manny Iriarte Enterprises and The OpusX Society. Iriarte has long worked with Arturo Fuente on packaging and box design. Recognizing the power of the Fuente Fuente OpusX brand, Iriarate worked with Carlito Fuente to create The OpusX Society. The OpusX Society offers another outlet to cater to the rabid fan base of OpusX. This includes both accessories and exclusive products with original art inspired by the OpusX bra...
Micallef Cigars' President, Dan Thompson, opened our interview at the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) with the word "momentum." Thompson has said Micallef Cigars has momentum with its Color Series. This year, that momentum continues with the fourth installment of the Color Series with Micallef Purple. In addition, the momentum doesn't stop with Purple as Micallef Green and Micallef White are on the horizon. Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-we1...
Micallef Cigars' President, Dan Thompson, opened our interview at the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) with the word "momentum." Thompson has said Micallef Cigars has momentum with its Color Series. This year, that momentum continues with the fourth installment of the Color Series with Micallef Purple. In addition, the momentum doesn't stop with Purple as Micallef Green and Micallef White are on the horizon. Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-we1...
Foundation Cigar Company celebrated its tenth anniversary at the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. In 2024, owner and Master Blender Nicholas Melillo made significant changes by revamping the Wise Man line and rebranding Metapa as Aksum. He expected 2025 to be a more relaxing year. However, a recent fire at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua has impacted Foundation, as many of its lines are produced there. Despite these challenges, Melillo is determined to move forward. F...
Foundation Cigar Company celebrated its tenth anniversary at the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. In 2024, owner and Master Blender Nicholas Melillo made significant changes by revamping the Wise Man line and rebranding Metapa as Aksum. He expected 2025 to be a more relaxing year. However, a recent fire at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua has impacted Foundation, as many of its lines are produced there. Despite these challenges, Melillo is determined to move forward. F...
One of the staple companies of the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show is Gran Habano Cigars. For the past couple of years, Gran Habano has been showcasing its Gran Habano Corojo No 7. Initially released in the Gran Robusto (6 x 54) size, the Gran Habano Corojo No. 7 was finally introduced to the market late in 2024. This year, Gran Habano is introducing two new line extensions: a Robusto (5 x 52) and a Corona (7 x 46). Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-wcW...
One of the staple companies of the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show is Gran Habano Cigars. For the past couple of years, Gran Habano has been showcasing its Gran Habano Corojo No 7. Initially released in the Gran Robusto (6 x 54) size, the Gran Habano Corojo No. 7 was finally introduced to the market late in 2024. This year, Gran Habano is introducing two new line extensions: a Robusto (5 x 52) and a Corona (7 x 46). Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-wcW...
As has well been documented, 2025 marked Davidoff of Geneva's return to the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. If there was any question about how things would go for Davidoff upon its return, it was quickly answered. Davidoff's booth was undoubtedly one of the busiest at this year's trade show, buzzing with activity from beginning to end. It showcased four prominent brands: AVO, Camacho, Zino, and the flagship Davidoff brand itself. However, like AVO and Camacho, Davidoff has launched ...
As has well been documented, 2025 marked Davidoff of Geneva's return to the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. If there was any question about how things would go for Davidoff upon its return, it was quickly answered. Davidoff's booth was undoubtedly one of the busiest at this year's trade show, buzzing with activity from beginning to end. It showcased four prominent brands: AVO, Camacho, Zino, and the flagship Davidoff brand itself. However, like AVO and Camacho, Davidoff has launched ...
We are back from the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, and tonight for Episode 339 we have Jeff Borysiewicz as our special guest as we also celebrate 8 years on Prime Time. We will have a wide range of topics from Corona Cigar to the FSG Tobacco Farm to a bunch of industry topics. Plus we will have our Alec Bradley Live True, Altadis Ties That Bind, FSG Beef, Espinosa This Day in Sports History and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segments.
We are back from the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, and tonight for Episode 339 we have Jeff Borysiewicz as our special guest as we also celebrate 8 years on Prime Time. We will have a wide range of topics from Corona Cigar to the FSG Tobacco Farm to a bunch of industry topics. Plus we will have our Alec Bradley Live True, Altadis Ties That Bind, FSG Beef, Espinosa This Day in Sports History and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segments.
To say the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show was a big one for Perdomo Cigars was an understatement. Two years ago, Perdomo had what was arguably one of the biggest and most successful launches in recent memory with the Perdomo 30th Anniversary. It would seem that topping the buzz around Perdomo 30th would be a challenge. In this case, the launch of the Perdomo Legacy might have surpassed it. Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-wa...
To say the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show was a big one for Perdomo Cigars was an understatement. Two years ago, Perdomo had what was arguably one of the biggest and most successful launches in recent memory with the Perdomo 30th Anniversary. It would seem that topping the buzz around Perdomo 30th would be a challenge. In this case, the launch of the Perdomo Legacy might have surpassed it. Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-wa...
Perhaps one of the most interesting first-time exhibitors at the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show was Raíces Cubanas. This is the brand originating from Fábrica de Tabacos Raíces Cubanas S. de R.L., the renowned factory in Honduras. Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-wb3
Perhaps one of the most interesting first-time exhibitors at the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show was Raíces Cubanas. This is the brand originating from Fábrica de Tabacos Raíces Cubanas S. de R.L., the renowned factory in Honduras. Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-wb3
Camacho, much like the other brands in Davidoff's portfolio, returned to the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show for the first time since 2019. This year Camacho introduced the Camacho Limited Edition 2025 cigar. Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-w9l
Camacho, much like the other brands in Davidoff's portfolio, returned to the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show for the first time since 2019. This year Camacho introduced the Camacho Limited Edition 2025 cigar. Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-w9l
