ICC News

We did it. We won Best Cigar Lounge at PCA for the second time — and this one felt different. This one felt bigger.

Not only were international retailers selected as finalists this year, but the way the ICC family rallied was bigger than we could have ever imagined.

We’re setting up an ICC WhatsApp group for direct, real-time communication between our team and our community. No algorithms. No clutter. Just a straight line.

Lydia will oversee daily operations across our cigar lounge, bar, and kitchen, with a focus on consistency, communication, and training. Her role is foundational: supporting the team so they can deliver the kind of hospitality that feels effortless to our guests.

FRISCO, TX – Industrial Cigar Co., in collaboration with Luciano Cigars, announces the launch of Vision, the inaugural cigar blend in the Ex Somnio Visio series. This release will debut during First Friday on October 3, 2025, marking the beginning of a new chapter in shared cigar culture.

There are moments in this industry that leave you speechless. For us, one of those moments happened this summer at PCA 2025 in New Orleans. When Nelson Alfonso approached us with this project, it wasn’t just a pitch—it was a revelation. From the very first glimpse, we knew we were part of something extraordinary.

We’re inviting you into the Atabey Private Lounge for a night that will be remembered for a long time. The Frakes Boys 4 podcast will be live, with all four of us mic’d up, hanging out, and letting you drop in on the conversation. In the middle of it, we’ll finally make the announcement we’ve been holding onto for too long.

At Industrial Cigar Co., we pride ourselves on being a community-first environment—and that includes keeping you informed when the lounge might look a little different due to private events.

This exclusive release is more than a cigar. It’s a redefinition of what a Connecticut can be—built on a foundation of innovation, German precision, and Nicaraguan soul. Developed using the Raum Zeit platform, the cigar delivers the fullest-bodied Connecticut smoking experience we’ve ever encountered, without ever losing the refinement expected from its namesake.

The Green Jacket 2025 cigar mirrors those same qualities. Presented in a 7 x 47 Churchill vitola, this cigar offers a refined smoking experience built for slow reflection and well-earned reward.