Major Events

PCA Trade Show 2023: ATL Cigar Co.

Nick speaks with Leroy Lamar of ATL Cigar Co. Leroy takes us through the history of the ATL brand and his love of Atlanta, before talking about the ATL Wise Blood. Leroy gives us the details on the inspiration for the Wise Blood and why they chose the sizes.  

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PCA Trade Show 2023: Interview with Crux Cigars

Bruce stops by the Crux Cigars booth to chat with Sam Ventura. Sam gives a run down of Crux’s history and what’s next for Crux Cigars.  

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The First-Timer’s PCA Guide

Premium Cigar Association 2022 For The First-Timer Imagine with me, if you will: I arrive at Treasure Island Hotel & Resort where the wait time for the line to check-in is over an hour with only two desk receptionists working and over 40 people trying to check-in. Behind me, there is a group of gentlemen…

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PCA 2022: Thoughts from the Road and a COVID Induced Delerium

By the Numbers The PCA 2022 Trade Show has come and gone. All of our coverage of the show has been published and it’s been two weeks since its ended. It was only our second show but, to be honest, this was our first real PCA Trade Show. Last year’s show was much smaller due…

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PCA 2022: Les Fines Lames

We stop by the Les Fines Lames booth at the PCA 2022 Trade Show. Fabian talks us through their brand, shows off their cigar knives, new designs, and their new bracelets.  

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PCA 2022: Epic Cigars & Zander-Greg

We stop by the Epic Cigars, Nat Cicco, and Zander-Greg booth at the PCA 2022 Trade Show. Dean Parsons of Epic and Alexander from Zander-Greg let us know what they have going on at the trade show and some of their new offerings.  

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PCA 2022: Protocol Cigars

We catch up with Kevin and Juan from Protocol Cigars at their booth at the PCA 2022 Trade Show. The duo walk us through their law enforcement themed line-up, before talking about their latest releases. First, they go back to the full-bodied cigars that started the company with the Crime Scene Unit. Then they hit…

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PCA 2022: Illusione Cigars

We spend some time at the Illusione Cigars booth at the PCA 2022 Trade Show. We learn about the new branding that Illusione is working on, the reasons behind it, and find a big PGA fan!  

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PCA 2022: Casa 1910 Cigars

We stop by the Casa 1910 booth at the PCA 2022 Trade Show. Manolo Santiago walks us through their Revolutionary Edition, including this year’s new blend, and gives us the background behind the name Casa 1910.  

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PCA 2022: Ciccar Life

We stop by the Ciccar Life booth at the PCA 2022 Trade Show and have Tyson walk us through what Ciccar Life is, how it works, and why you need one.  

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