What Is a Cigar? Inside the Fight to Save the Premium Industry

What is a cigar? It sounds like a simple question, but right now it’s at the center of one of the biggest battles in the cigar world. In this video, we’re digging into two competing definitions of what makes a cigar “premium.” One comes from the PCA and CRA — the other from the CAA — and each one shapes how cigar makers, retailers, and cigar lovers are protected from unfair regulations.

We’ll break down what each definition says, what’s at stake, and how this debate could impact the future of premium cigars as we know them. If you’ve ever wondered how something as basic as defining a cigar could have massive consequences for the industry, this is one conversation you won’t want to miss.