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.
The Land of Lakes and Volcanoes: Puro Sabor Festival Day 2
Following Managua, the second stop in Nicaragua for the Puro Sabor Festival is in historic Granada, a colorful, colonial city that celebrated its five-hundred-and-second anniversary two years ago.
Day 1: A Smooth Launch to Puro Sabor 2026
Sunday, January 18, 2026 marked the official kick off day for Nicaragua’s 13th annual Puro Sabor Cigar Festival.
The Smoke Show: Classic Cars and Fine Cigars in Niagara
In association with Havana Castle Cigars of St. Catharines, the Neufeld family-owned and operated Estate winery and farm opened its gates for a private celebration of fine cigars, food, wine, cider, whisky, and the allure of luxury cars.
Official Launch Event a Success for Canadian ‘Cigar Whisky’
On an overcast, yet comfortable summer evening in June 2025, a select group of whisky-loving cigar passionados gathered on the rooftop patio at The Smokin’ Cigar in Toronto, Canada for the official launch of The Gentleman’s Flavor Sunshine Claro Cigar Whisky.
Konstantin Defends CSWC Title in Canada
CSWC in Canada.
Northern Advocacy: The Cigar Association of Canada
In the United States, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) and Cigar Rights of America (CRA) are very active in upholding the rights and interests of American cigar enthusiasts. But what about across the border in Canada? Thankfully, Canadians now have an established independent voice through the Cigar Association of Canada (CAC) More than ever, cigar…
