PCA 2026 is right around the corner and the leaks are already out of control. Plasencia is changing their entire logo and brand identity for the first time in forever. My Father just announced a brand new release called La Lealtad coming out of their Honduras factory. And Oliva just dropped maybe the most bizarre release I’ve seen in a long time. A Serie V Melanio humidor shaped like a literal soccer ball. I’m not making that up. Tonight we’re getting into all of it.

This is going to be one of those weeks where the industry shows you exactly how strange things can get when everybody’s trying to make a splash before the biggest trade show of the year. Some of it is brilliant. Some of it is bizarre. And honestly, some of it I have no idea what to make of yet. That’s what tonight is about. We’re going to break down what’s leaked, what’s confirmed, and what it all means for the cigars you’re actually going to be smoking later this year.

We’ll cover the Plasencia rebrand and what the new look says about where the brand is headed. We’ll talk about the My Father La Lealtad announcement and what we know so far about the second cigar coming out of their Honduras factory. And yes, we are absolutely going to spend some time on that Oliva soccer ball humidor because how could we not. Plus whatever else has dropped between now and showtime, because at this rate something new gets announced every six hours.

If you've watched this show for any amount of time, you know Billy. The man, the myth, the chicken wrangler. Cigars Daily's fictional CEO who rules the roost with an iron beak and has earned a cult following among the Cigars Daily Nation. Tonight we're sitting down with Jonas Santana of Blackbird Cigar Co. to introduce Billy's very own blend. It's called Cock of the Walk, and it's a four-country 6x52 Toro that struts exactly like its namesake.

Jonas is the man behind the Cactus Wren Daily Edition, which the Nation already knows and loves. This time he went bigger. Nicaraguan Habano wrapper over an Indonesian binder, filled with a combination of USA, Nicaraguan, and Dominican Republic tobaccos. We'll break down how this blend came together, what makes it different from the Cactus Wren, and why Jonas was the right partner to bring Billy's cigar to life.

Tonight on Cigars Daily LIVE we've got Nick Melillo of Foundation Cigars in the house. Nick is one of the most respected names in the business and Foundation is celebrating 10 years, so we're getting into the whole story. How the brand started, what it took to build it, and what he's learned along the way about making something that lasts in this industry.

We'll talk about the Foundation 10th Anniversary blend, the Knight Commander, and some of the cigars that put Foundation on the map. But more than that, we're getting into the why behind all of it.

Tonight on Cigars Daily LIVE 421, we’re leaning into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit and talking about the cigars that make us green with envy. These are the projects that make other cigar makers stop and say, “Man… I wish we had done that.” From legendary limited releases like Alec Bradley’s Filthy Hooligan, to brand-new flavor bombs like Romeo y Julieta’s Reserva Real Nicaragua Profundo crafted by AJ Fernandez, we’re looking at the cigars that stand out for their creativity, flavor, and sheer boldness. Along the way we’ll break down what makes these projects so special, why they work, and what the rest of the industry can learn from them. It’s all happening in full St. Patty’s Day style with plenty of green in the studio, great cigars, and the usual comment-driven chaos from Cigars Daily Nation.

Tonight on Cigars Daily LIVE 420, we’re celebrating milestones… and then immediately getting shown up by Steve Saka. Over the last few weeks there have been a lot of big moments worth raising a cigar for — 15 years of marriage, 10 years working in the cigar industry, the Cigars Daily YouTube channel crossing 350,000 subscribers, and even my Dodge Challenger rolling over a very distinguished mileage number.

But while we’re celebrating our own wins, the cigar world is celebrating something even bigger: 10 years of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. Steve Saka has become one of the most respected and outspoken voices in premium cigars, and the Dunbarton 10th Anniversary Jubilee is a perfect excuse to talk about where Saka came from, how Dunbarton got started, and where the brand — and the industry — might be headed next. Tonight we’ll dig into Saka’s story, the significance of the Jubilee project, and celebrate a whole bunch of milestones along the way.

My name is Tim, I'm the host of this show. And YOU are the co-host. Your comments and questions will drive the episode. So grab a chair and a beverage to pair. Then drop your cigar comments and questions.

Ten years ago I walked into this industry looking for part-time work while I was serving as a pastor. I had no idea that decision would change my entire life. What started as a side gig turned into a calling. Cigar maker, content creator, lounge manager, retail owner. Eventually all of that led to co-founding Cigars Daily with my father-in-law Jim Campbell. A decade later we've built one of the most recognized independent voices in premium cigars, and all of it started because I just wanted to be around the leaf.

Tonight I'm telling you that whole story and introducing something I've been working on for a long time. It's called Milestone, and it's the most personal project I've ever been a part of. I partnered with Rick Rodriguez of West Tampa Tobacco Company to create this blend, and we built it in my favorite vitola because something this personal had to feel exactly right. I'll break down the entire journey. How this collaboration came together, why Rick was the right partner, and what the last 10 years in this industry have taught me about craftsmanship, community, and the relationships that make all of this possible

He started as the gopher guy at a factory in Estelí, Nicaragua. Nearly 20 years later, he's one of the most recognized faces in the entire industry. Tonight Drew Estate's Global Brand Ambassador Pedro Gomez joins us LIVE to tell his story — how a kid from humble beginnings in Nicaragua ended up becoming the voice of one of the biggest brands in the business.

My name is Tim and I'm the host of this show — but YOU are the co-host. Your comments and questions drive the episode. Settle in, grab a drink, and let's get into it.

We're going to talk about Pedro's journey from the factory floor in Estelí to traveling the world as a brand ambassador, what it's really like behind the scenes at one of the largest production facilities on the planet, and what's next for Drew Estate in 2026. We'll also get into Jonathan Drew's brand new venture — J. Sann & Son — a cigar factory, lounge, and culture center opening this spring in Miami's Wynwood district. It's a huge story and Pedro's got the inside scoop.

Cuba just cancelled its biggest annual festival for the first time since 1999. The island is in crisis — blackouts, fuel rationing, and airlines pulling out entirely. What does this mean for the future of Cuban craftsmanship, and what does it signal for the global industry?