Fall 2020 PCA Magazine

I N - D E P T H 20 The Blend: La Barba Red A collaboration among friends creates a first-class cigar with welcoming complexity. 24 The Blend: My Father La Promesa A family promise fulfilled, My Father’s La Promesa exemplifies Don Pepin’s ethos to a T. 28 The Blend: La Aurora 107 Nicaragua The oldest Dominican cigar manufacturer crosses the Caribbean to create its first all-Nicaraguan release. CONT ENTS 28 52 PCA C O L U M N S 50 Outside the Cigar Box Scott Pearce finds lessons for the cigar industry between the wickets as he looks to the domestic growth of the ancient sport of cricket in India. 52 The Pipe William Nelson talks with Pete Prevost of BriarWorks on a retail option for hand-finished pipes. 54 The Industry Jarrid Trudeau sees the essence of branding two ways: Empower your employees and incentivize your loyal customers. I N E V E R Y I S S U E 08 Editor’s Note 18 In the Humidor 10 News &Notes 56 Five Questions D E P A R T M E N T S 20 A U T U M N | 2 0 2 0