Cristian Maccarrone is a carpenter in 5th generation in the Tuscany, Italia making furniture for yachts and boats. After ten years of cigar smoking, he decided to combine his passion with his craftsmanship. Four years ago, he left his father’s company to found his own – now solely focused on producing cigar accessories. Here at […]
Gianluca Berti from Valentino Siesta Cigars presents here in New Orleans the 67 line. The cigar is called that way because Valentino was born in 67. Gianluca points out that his cigars are now available in 30 countries, mostly in Europe. With his second appearance at the PCA he makes a big step with the […]
There was not a free table in sight at the Oliva booth; the staff were busy throughout. “We are very pleased with the visitor traffic – there is a lot going on,” says Laure Boisbouvier, Marketing Director at Oliva Cigar Company. It’s good that the stand has been enlarged and is open on all sides. […]
Nirka Reyes introduces at PCA 2025 the Don Julio Year of the snake. But not just any snake. It is inspired by the Chinese Zodiac and specifically the Wood Snake which occurs only every 60 years. The Don Julio has always been synonymous with excellence. For this limited edition only 500 boxes have been crafted. […]
One of the oldest US American cigar families is celebrating its 130th anniversary this year and is launching some exciting new products: “To celebrate this jubilee, we have created a humidor,” Drew Newman happily presents to us. The Diamond Crown 130th Anniversary Humidor contains 130 Diamond Crown Classic Belicoso No. 9. Only 130 of these […]
There’s no new products at the Boveda booth, but there is a TV and today is Sunday at The Masters. Not the best hole for Min Woo Lee. The post PCA 2025: Boveda appeared first on halfwheel.
Instead of releasing a new line during this year’s PCA Convention, Warfighter decided to concentrate on enhancing its packaging to make it more retailer and customer-friendly. There is also a new event-only cigar named Redacted, the details of which are being predictably kept secret. The post PCA 2025: Warfighter Tobacco Co. appeared first on halfwheel.
Dos Jotas has had its cigars on the global market for several years, but has recently turned its attention to the United States. Its most recent line, Prime, is referred to as “a mature cigar” that mixes Mexican and Dominican tobacco. The post PCA 2025: Dos Jotas appeared first on halfwheel.
The final day of foodstuff. The post PCA 2025: Monday Lunch with halfwheel appeared first on halfwheel.
Jon Carney—the longtime vp of sales for La Flor Dominicana—has been tasked with leading Bentley Tobacco USA, the new American division of Bentley Tobacco. This year marks the company’s PCA debut, and the company is releasing a new vitola for its Green line, new packaging and an innovative AI-influenced project known as the Bentley Black […]