Gurkha Unveils Nicaragua Cask Collection at PCA 2026

The new barrel-aged cigar line features Nicaraguan tobaccos infused with bourbon flavors.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 4:27pm

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Gurkha Cigars is launching a new barrel-aged cigar project called the Nicaragua Cask Collection at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show in New Orleans. The cigars feature Nicaraguan long-filler tobaccos that have been aged in bourbon whiskey oak barrels, imparting complex flavors from the barrel aging process.

Why it matters

The Nicaragua Cask Collection represents Gurkha's effort to create a unique, premium cigar experience for experienced smokers by blending Nicaraguan tobaccos with the flavors of bourbon barrel aging, a technique that has become increasingly popular in the cigar industry.

The details

The Nicaragua Cask Collection is a Nicaraguan puro, with the long-filler tobaccos aged in bourbon whiskey oak barrels during the production process. This barrel aging allows the flavors from the barrels to be imparted into the cigars. The line will be available in three sizes: Robusto (5 x 52), Toro (6 x 50), and Magnum (6 x 60), all packaged in 20-count boxes.

  • The 2026 PCA Trade Show runs from April 17-20 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • The Nicaragua Cask Collection will make its debut at the 2026 PCA Trade Show.

The players

Gurkha Cigar Group

A premium cigar manufacturer known for its innovative and unique cigar blends.

Jim Colucci

The President and CEO of Gurkha Cigar Group.

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What they’re saying

“The Nicaragua Cask Collection is the kind of release that reminds you why we do this. We set out to create something that would genuinely surprise the experienced smoker — a cigar that tells a story from the first light to the final inch. The bourbon barrel aging brings a layer of complexity that is unmistakably Gurkha.”

— Jim Colucci, President and CEO, Gurkha Cigar Group

What’s next

The Nicaragua Cask Collection will be available for purchase by retailers and consumers following its debut at the 2026 PCA Trade Show in New Orleans.

The takeaway

Gurkha's Nicaragua Cask Collection represents the company's commitment to innovation and providing unique cigar experiences for discerning smokers. The use of bourbon barrel aging adds a new layer of complexity to the brand's Nicaraguan puro blend, showcasing Gurkha's expertise in blending and aging premium tobaccos.