Leading Cigar Ladies in the Asia-Pacific

…and their favorite cigars:

Annis Arahma: Chone Master’s Select is my favorite, but I also love the Diplomáticos Bushido and Trinidad La Trova.

Asti Burhadall: The Esperitu Maestro. One of Esperitu Cigars’ latest blends – earthy, and elegant, with a touch of spice.

Agnès Caër-Piras: The Confidenciaal Lancero. This is my favorite cigar size and not initially part of the Confidenciaal range. I also have a very soft spot for Joya de Nicaragua’s Número Uno and any Flor de Selva cigars.

Carissa Gibalo: The Familija Lancero from our Nicaragua line. There’s something about its balance, flavor profile, and overall presence. It just fits so well with everything I am.
Nana Irawati: A Robusto is my usual choice for its perfect balance of time and taste. For longer, more immersive smoking sessions, I enjoy the bold presence of a Torpedo or Toro.

Maki Nakane: I like various brands. Usually, I only enjoy Robusto and Double Corona vitolas because these fit my lifestyle.

Daria Spitsyna: The Trinidad Fundadores and the Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Eye of the Shark. Each offers a unique journey – from the elegance and finesse of Trinidad to the complexity and legacy of the Fuente blend.

Hollie Taylor: The Meerapfel La Estancia Edición Exclusiva 50. A remarkably elegant cigar – layered, expressive, and impossibly smooth. I reserve it for special moments of reflection or celebration.

Thuy Van: The Davidoff Escurio Robusto. It’s sweet, spicy, and full of personality.

Rosanne Wong: The Cigar Kingdom Knight Series Robusto/Petit Corona and the Davidoff Signature 2000. I prefer a milder and creamy cigar.

She learned her journalistic skills from scratch at a regional daily newspaper, for which she wrote articles for many years. Through working for the magazine Der Spiegel in Rome she had the opportunity to increase her professional knowledge in the field of media. Katja studied art history and Romance studies in Heidelberg, Palermo and Rome and, during the course of her studies, spent many years 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.


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