Episodes

Thursday May 29, 2025
PCA 2025: Aganorsa Leaf (Audio)
Thursday May 29, 2025
Thursday May 29, 2025
Aganorsa Leaf consistently brings fresh surprises to the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, and 2025 was no different. This year, they unveiled two exciting releases centered around two of their most prominent brands: JFR and Supreme Leaf. The JFR brand is marking its 20th Anniversary, and to celebrate this significant milestone, a new regular production line has been launched. Meanwhile, Supreme Leaf is a limited production line, and this year, not only did a new size make its debut, but there was also some new packaging.
Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-wOX

Thursday May 29, 2025
PCA 2025: Aganorsa Leaf
Thursday May 29, 2025
Thursday May 29, 2025
Aganorsa Leaf consistently brings fresh surprises to the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, and 2025 was no different. This year, they unveiled two exciting releases centered around two of their most prominent brands: JFR and Supreme Leaf. The JFR brand is marking its 20th Anniversary, and to celebrate this significant milestone, a new regular production line has been launched. Meanwhile, Supreme Leaf is a limited production line, and this year, not only did a new size make its debut, but there was also some new packaging.
Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-wOX

Wednesday May 28, 2025
PCA 2025: Abbina Craft Sipping Soda (Audio)
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
One company that was not a cigar company we visited at the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show was Abbina Craft Sipping Soda. Abbina (Italian for “to match” or “to combine”) Craft Sipping Soda was created by Charlie Albanetti, who sought a more interesting non-alcoholic beverage pairing for cigars than other commercially available sodas. The company emphasizes that Abbina’s unique flavors, including earthy notes reminiscent of beet and leathery undertones infused with saffron and patchouli, are intended to both create new flavor combinations with those typically found in cigars and to highlight otherwise undetectable flavors in cigars. Abbina sodas are crafted in small batches with complex flavors, specifically designed for slow sipping.
Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-wOb

Wednesday May 28, 2025
PCA 2025: Abbina Craft Sipping Soda
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
One company that was not a cigar company we visited at the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show was Abbina Craft Sipping Soda. Abbina (Italian for “to match” or “to combine”) Craft Sipping Soda was created by Charlie Albanetti, who sought a more interesting non-alcoholic beverage pairing for cigars than other commercially available sodas. The company emphasizes that Abbina’s unique flavors, including earthy notes reminiscent of beet and leathery undertones infused with saffron and patchouli, are intended to both create new flavor combinations with those typically found in cigars and to highlight otherwise undetectable flavors in cigars. Abbina sodas are crafted in small batches with complex flavors, specifically designed for slow sipping.
Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-wOb

Wednesday May 28, 2025
PCA 2025: AJ Fernandez Cigar Company (Audio)
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
The 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show marked a unique year for AJ Fernandez Cigar Company. Naturally, everyone's thoughts were with the company following the recent factory fire that occurred a few weeks prior. Despite this challenge, the company had several intriguing releases to showcase. First, they celebrated the tenth anniversary of the New World brand with a special commemorative cigar. Additionally, there was a collaboration with Dominican cigar legend Eladio Diaz. Lastly, a cigar originally created for Haiti was now being introduced for national distribution.
Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-wNY

Wednesday May 28, 2025
PCA 2025: AJ Fernandez Cigar Company
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
The 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show marked a unique year for AJ Fernandez Cigar Company. Naturally, everyone's thoughts were with the company following the recent factory fire that occurred a few weeks prior. Despite this challenge, the company had several intriguing releases to showcase. First, they celebrated the tenth anniversary of the New World brand with a special commemorative cigar. Additionally, there was a collaboration with Dominican cigar legend Eladio Diaz. Lastly, a cigar originally created for Haiti was now being introduced for national distribution.
Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-wNY

Tuesday May 27, 2025
PCA 2025: JM Tobacco (Audio)
Tuesday May 27, 2025
Tuesday May 27, 2025
While not a new exhibitor at the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, JM Tobacco was a first-time visit for the Cigar Coop Coalition team. Last year, Kevin Shahan of Cigar Prop warmly introduced JM's President, Anto Mahourkian, to our team. JM Tobacco is a company that has achieved success in the value-priced cigar market, but more recently, they have been expanding their premium brand, Española. For 2025, a new blend is being introduced to Española: the Corojo.
Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-wN2

Tuesday May 27, 2025
PCA 2025: JM Tobacco
Tuesday May 27, 2025
Tuesday May 27, 2025
While not a new exhibitor at the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, JM Tobacco was a first-time visit for the Cigar Coop Coalition team. Last year, Kevin Shahan of Cigar Prop warmly introduced JM's President, Anto Mahourkian, to our team. JM Tobacco is a company that has achieved success in the value-priced cigar market, but more recently, they have been expanding their premium brand, Española. For 2025, a new blend is being introduced to Española: the Corojo.
Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-wN2

Tuesday May 27, 2025
PCA 2025: Oveja Negra Brands (Audio)
Tuesday May 27, 2025
Tuesday May 27, 2025
The Oveja Negra Brands booth at the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show was bustling with activity in 2025, as always. While our interview couldn't capture all the excitement happening there, it was anything but slow. A major highlight is that Black Works Studio is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a series of special releases. Additionally, Black Label Trading Company and Emilio are introducing new offerings as well. Another significant development that occurred after the Trade Show is that Apostate Cigars will be joining the Oveja Negra family in June. Lastly, during the 2024 awards season, Oveja Negra Brands emerged as a major winner in the Cigar Coop Coalition.
Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-wMM

Tuesday May 27, 2025
PCA 2025: Oveja Negra Brands
Tuesday May 27, 2025
Tuesday May 27, 2025
The Oveja Negra Brands booth at the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show was bustling with activity in 2025, as always. While our interview couldn't capture all the excitement happening there, it was anything but slow. A major highlight is that Black Works Studio is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a series of special releases. Additionally, Black Label Trading Company and Emilio are introducing new offerings as well. Another significant development that occurred after the Trade Show is that Apostate Cigars will be joining the Oveja Negra family in June. Lastly, during the 2024 awards season, Oveja Negra Brands emerged as a major winner in the Cigar Coop Coalition.
Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-wMM