Gurkha Unveils Diverse New Lineup at PCA 2025, Including Year of Snake and Volition America
At this year’s PCA Trade Show in New Orleans, Gurkha Cigars takes centre stage with a bold showcase of fresh releases. Among the highlights are new collaborations, patriotic blends, and limited-edition humidors that demonstrate the brand’s flair for the dramatic and the refined.
A Spectacle at the Industry’s Super Bowl
As thousands descend upon New Orleans for the annual PCA (Premium Cigar Association) Convention, Gurkha Cigar Group, Inc. is making its presence known with an impressive portfolio of new offerings. With five new cigar lines and two collector humidors, this marks one of the company’s most ambitious PCA appearances to date.
Year of Snake: A Triple Collaboration
The standout is the Year of Snake series, crafted in collaboration with Ernesto Perez-Carrillo, Oscar Valladares, and Oliva Cigar Co. Each version is presented in a distinct 10-count humidor – blue, red, and black respectively – and features a unique blend from the manufacturer’s home region. Limited to just 750 humidors per partner, each cigar is priced at $19.95. A collector’s edition green dome humidor, limited to 500 numbered units and priced at $1,200, rounds out this celebratory release.
Fat Boy: Bold Format, Big Personality
The Gurkha Fat Boy introduces a line of hefty parejos made in Nicaragua, featuring an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Sumatra/Jalapa Corojo 2012 binder and Nicaraguan filler. Available in three sizes (4×60, 5×66, and 6×66), this approachable blend comes in a 20-count box and is priced between $8.95 and $9.95 per cigar.
Dragonfly: From Global Debut to U.S. Market
Originally launched at Intertabac 2023, the Dragonfly finally makes its U.S. debut. Rolled in the Dominican Republic and wrapped in Ecuadorian Habano leaf, it includes a complex mix of Dominican, Criollo 98, and Nicaraguan fillers. Housed in decorative 20-count boxes with each cigar encased in glass tubes, the Dragonfly carries a premium MSRP of $17.50.
Ghost Baggie: A Sampler Makeover
Gurkha’s popular Ghost line gets a facelift with the new Ghost Baggie, replacing the old yellow-red packaging. The six-cigar sampler includes two Ghost, two Ghost Gold, and two Ghost Connecticut cigars in a resealable branded pouch, all for an MSRP of $43.00.
Volition America: Cigars with a Cause
Originally unveiled in November 2024, Volition America takes the spotlight at PCA for the first time. Each patriotic 13-count box – red (Maduro), white (Habano), and blue (Connecticut) – celebrates the symbolic folds of the American flag. With an MSRP of $13.00 per cigar, 13% of proceeds go to the Folds of Honor charity. Gurkha also presents the Freedom Humidor, a stunning 200-count piece complete with a framed flag in the lid, a gold ashtray, and a lighter, priced at $1,500.
A Defining Moment for Gurkha
From intricate collaborations to charitable endeavours, Gurkha’s 2025 PCA showcase reflects both innovation and tradition. With products that appeal to collectors, patriots, and everyday cigar lovers alike, Gurkha reinforces its reputation for showstopping releases that focus mostly on packaging and marketing.
