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My Father released two products this year: a new regular production line coming out of the company's factory in Honduras, and a Nicaraguan-made limited edition celebrating 20 years of the Don Pepín Garcìa Cuban Classic line. There were also customized Members Only jackets. The post PCA 2026: My Father appeared first on halfwheel.

It's the 20th anniversary of MKULTRA and there's a new production run of Illusione's small and strong corona. There's also one graphic with a new Illusione script. The post PCA 2026: Illusione appeared first on halfwheel.

Cavalier Genève has four new releases for the PCA Convention & Trade Show this year, including the latest Limited Edition addition and a 10th anniversary blend. There is also a collaboration with Cvstos that includes special humdiors, two exclusive cigars and a Cavalier Genève-branded watch. The post PCA 2026: Cavalier Genève appeared first on halfwheel.

In our yearly post-PCA tradition, we each run down our top three cigar-related items that impressed us the most. This year, I have two cigars and an accessory on my list. The post PCA 2026: Top Three Things — Brian Burt appeared first on halfwheel.

Apostate Cigars is back at the 2026 PCA Convention and Trade Show, but the new distribution deal with Oveja Negra Brands means Apostate is part of the larger Oveja Negra booth. The post PCA 2026: Apostate Cigars appeared first on halfwheel.

Tatuaje is making some changes to its portfolio, raising prices amid rising costs while retiring some cigars to focus on its core lines. The increase goes into effect on May 1, while limited amounts of the retired cigars remain in the company's warehouse. The post Tatuaje Discontinues 16 SKUs, Announces Price Increase appeared first on halfwheel.

Tübr is attending its first PCA Convention and Trade Show, debuting a cigar case that isn't like anything you've seen before. The post PCA 2026: Tübr appeared first on halfwheel.

Over the last couple of years, Cigar Oasis has been methodically updating its portfolio of humidifiers to its fourth-generation of technology with upgraded sensors and wi-fi chips. Two more 4.0 models are on display at PCA 2026 along with some other Oasis items. The post PCA 2026: Cigar Oasis appeared first on halfwheel.

Cayman Cigar Co. brought a new regular production line and a limited edition release to PCA 2026. Both are made by Esteban Disla's Tabacalera Familia Disla S.A. factory in Nicaragua. The post PCA 2026: Cayman Cigar Co. appeared first on halfwheel.

Samuel Schöelen launched Schöelen Cigars in 2025 with two blends. He started off 2026 launching another blend, and is here at the company's first PCA Convention and Trade Show to show off all three. The post PCA 2026: Schöelen Cigars appeared first on halfwheel.

The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show introduces hundreds of new cigars each year—but what should you pair them with? That’s where Flavor Odyssey comes in. On this episode, your hosts sample a selection of new releases and put them to the test, pairing each cigar with the perfect drink to see what truly elevates The post PCA Pairing Playbook: What to Drink with the Newest Cigars appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Macanudo is bringing back one of its more recognizable seasonal lines, with a small twist for 2026. According to a company announcement, Macanudo Gold Label will return to retailers beginning in May, once again featuring its Connecticut Shade wrapper harvested from lower primings of the plant. The lower position on the stalk results in less The post Macanudo Gold Label Returns for 2026 With New Gold Bullion Size appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

The annual Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show has come and gone, and the industry’s newest releases have officially been unveiled. With these cigars now making their way to retailer shelves, the big question is: which ones are worth your time? On this episode, the Dojo crew lights up and rates a wide range of The post First Impressions – Rating the New PCA Releases (Live!) appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

J.C. Newman has introduced an updated version of Diamond Crown MAXIMUS, showing off the cigar at the 2026 PCA trade show in New Orleans. The company says the new MAXIMUS keeps the same 20-count box format and pricing, but arrives with updated packaging and a revised blend intended to offer a bolder profile while maintaining The post Diamond Crown MAXIMUS Gets a New Look and Blend Update appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Following last year’s introduction of Y Nada Más Santiago, Partagas has announced the next release in the series with Y Nada Más Cibao. The new cigar shifts its focus to the Dominican Republic’s Cibao Valley, a region long associated with premium tobacco production. According to the company, the cigars are being produced at the La The post Partagas Expands Y Nada Más Line with Cibao Release appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

J.C. Newman Cigar Co. used the PCA trade show in New Orleans to pull the curtain back on a new collaboration with the Milwaukee Humidor Co. The project, titled the America250 Cigar Humidor, serves as a tribute to the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States. Crafted by Jason LeGear, each of the 50 limited-edition The post J.C. Newman Celebrates U.S. Semiquincentennial with America250 Humidor appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

La Gloria Cubana is adding a new regular-production line with the release of Intención, a blend that leans into the company’s earlier focus on fuller-bodied cigars and accessible pricing. According to details shared ahead of PCA 2026, the project centers on revisiting the brand’s original identity, which emphasized stronger profiles and larger ring gauges. The The post Intención Marks a Shift Back to Core Profile for La Gloria Cubana appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Diesel is returning to the grill this summer with the second installment of its limited series inspired by outdoor cooking. Following the debut of the Backyard BBQ line last year, the brand has announced Diesel Burnt Ends, a new project scheduled to begin shipping to retailers on May 1st. Like its predecessor, Burnt Ends is The post Diesel Expands Backyard BBQ Series with Burnt Ends appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Room101 Cigars is bringing back its Johnny Tobacconaut line, this time as a maduro release that builds on the original concept introduced in 2015. The Johnny Tobacconaut project first appeared as a limited Unobtanium release and developed a following among collectors. This new version shifts the profile toward a darker expression while keeping ties to The post Room101 Brings Back Johnny Tobacconaut as Maduro Release appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Drew Estate is expanding its Undercrown line with a new release that shifts the brand’s focus away from Nicaraguan fillers for the first time. Undercrown El Tigre Dominicano, being unveiled at the 2026 PCA Trade Show, is a Dominican filler-forward blend built around a pairing of Dominican HVA and Criollo ’98 leaves. The cigar uses The post Undercrown Goes Dominican With New El Tigre Release appeared first on Cigar Dojo.