It’s rarely a short conversation when the subject turns to tobacco with Steve Saka.
A Refined Return for Davidoff at PCA 2026
After a notable absence stretching back to 2019, Davidoff technically returned to the PCA Expo floor last in 2025.
Releases of Remembrance: Arturo Fuente at PCA
The PCA Expo floor has its share of spectacle, but few presentations rival the grandeur of the Arturo Fuente booth. Truth be told, it’s less a booth than a pavilion, and is where the brand’s innovation and heritage are colorfully and intricately displayed under soft light and polished, dark wood.
Rocky Patel’s Triple Triumph at PCA
A quick look at the size and front-and-center placement of the Rocky Patel booth at PCA and it’s evident that the brand is firmly positioned among the heavyweight names in the premium cigar industry.
AJ Fernandez Amar: A Blend with Gratitude at PCA 2026
Asking the question, “what’s new from AJ Fernandez” could easily produce a steady stream of answers.
Rojas Cigars: Small Ring Gauge, Big Statement
Noel Rojas, recently featured in Cigar Journal’s Spring 2026 issue, continues to build a reputation as the “King of the Small Gauges,” favoring slimmer vitolas that emphasize wrapper-driven complexity.
Memory to Maduro: The Family Legacy Behind Guillen & Co. Cigars
Inspired by childhood memories in Honduras—watching his grandmother tend her garden with a handmade cigar in hand—Canadian cigar maker Manuel “Manny” Guillen has come full circle with the launch of Guillen & Co. Cigars.
A Timely Launch for Sogo De Oro in Canada
In early March, the Soga de Oro (available in Maduro & Sumatra) arrived in the market via distributor Tabac Arsenal with a launch event at The Smokin’ Cigar in Toronto, where more than 80 attendees gathered to sample the newly praised release.
Puro Sabor 2026 Day 6: A Unifying Force
Today, a Friday, is the sixth and final day of the 2026 Puro Sabor Festival in Nicaragua.
Puro Sabor 2026 Day 5: Seed to Cigar on Display in Estelí
By the fifth day of Puro Sabor 2025, attendees are fully immersed in the all-important farms, barns, and factories of Estelí.
Puro Sabor 2026 Day 4: The Pilgrimage to Estelí
After 2 days in the colonial town of Granada, it’s time for the lovers of the leaf to head north for the annual Puro pilgrimage to the modern day “tobacco Mecca” of Estelí.
Puro Sabor 2026 Recap Day 3
Day three of the 2026 Puro Sabor Festival is all about Nicaraguan culture and its history, or more specifically, the culture and history of the 500-year-old colonial city of Granada.
