Katja Gnann
She learned her journalistic skills from scratch at a regional daily newspaper. Katja studied art history and Romance studies in Italy. The country was her teacher in things related to pleasure and lifestyle. She has been working for Cigar Journal since 2004. In 2010 she became editor-in-chief. However, her favorite place is not behind her desk, but in the cigar factories of the globe.
Articles by Katja Gnann
Perdomo Cigars at the PCA
On the last day of the show, we visit the Perdomo Cigars booth and meet an extremely satisfied Nick Perdomo.
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The lesson with Steve Saka about Lanceros
We had an informative chat with Steve Saka at the trade fair stand. As a blender, he has long since achieved legendary status – and his cigars speak for themselves.
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Drew Estates’ heart project: Blackened S84 Shade to Black
The passion project between Rob Dietrich, the Master Distiller & Blender of BLACKENED Whiskey, James Hetfield, Metallica co-founder, singer and guitarist and Jonathan Drew, Founder and President of Drew Estate was launched at PCA 2024.
Read More: Drew Estates’ heart project: Blackened S84 Shade to Black
The music to Oliva Serie V Melanio Gran Toro Lt. Edition 2024
Oliva Cigar Family came up with a wonderful idea for the new Melanio Limited Edition and launched it at this years PCA.
Read More: The music to Oliva Serie V Melanio Gran Toro Lt. Edition 2024
J.C. Newman shows the collector’s edition Left Bank Café
J.C. Newman’s booth is always impressive: the iconic El Reloj cigar factory has become a landmark at cigar trade shows. Drew Newman: “We have rebuilt our legendary El Reloj cigar factory here in miniature. Among other things, we are showing cigars here at the PCA that are produced there in Tampa. Fo
Read More: J.C. Newman shows the collector’s edition Left Bank Café
C.L.E. Cigar Company shows a new way of packaging cigars
The C.L.E. Cigar Company is enriching the market with numerous new launches.
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Honoring the CJ Top 25 New Cigar – Number 1 – at E.P.C. Cigars
The highlight of the trade show for the Cigar Journal team was certainly the presentation of the certificate to Ernesto Peréz Carrillo and his team for the E.P. CARRILLO ALLEGIANCE CONFIDANT.
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Crowds of people at General Cigar
It was almost impossible to get through at the General Cigar booth – of course, the company has numerous brands and therefore many new products. Nevertheless, every single brand ambassador took time for a brief chat about the new launches. And legend Sandy Cobas was the sunshine of the entire booth.
Read More: Crowds of people at General Cigar
JRE Tobacco launched Aladino Cameroon Reserva
A very special new Honduran puro made exclusively from Cameroon tobaccos attracted attention at the JRE Tobacco stand: the Aladino Cameroon Reserva.
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Padrón 60th Anniversary – debuting at the PCA
Padrón has been established for 60 years – which is a reason to launch a very special new cigar.
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West Tampa Tobacco Company – in the fast lane
With Circle of Life, West Tampa Tobacco Company are presenting their latest product at the trade show.
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Maya Selva Cigars – the elegance stands out
The company enriched this year’s PCA with two interesting new products for the US market.
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