Cigar News: Steve Saka Retires, Trades In Chaveta for Shimano

Drew Estate LogoMiami, FL – In a written statement from Drew Estate, it was announced that CEO Steve Saka has retired from the company effective Thursday, July 11th.  The statement went on to thank Steve for his hard work and dedication during his 8-year reign as president and later CEO. Saka’s passion, leadership and expertise were a rare combination in the industry. “Steve will be truly missed and we wish him all the best moving forward,” said owners, Jonathan Drew and Marvin Samel. Continue reading

Take-5: Drew Estate Cigar Safari 2013 – Part 1

Last month, our dear friends at Drew Estate and Joya de Nicaragua cigar companies invited members of the cigar media down for a special edition Cigar Safari. Media members were broken down in to two groups of 10-12 people per group. We happened to be in group-1 who went down April 28th thru May 1st.

The video below is a reflection of the great times had that very first day. There were no tours on Day-1. Instead, we simply got to know each other a little better – building and extending relationships – all in the spirit of comradery…enjoy!

2012 Year in Review Part I – Steve Saka on Papas Fritas

As 2012 comes to a close, we decided to take a look back at some of the highlights of our journeys. In this video, Drew Estate CEO Steve Saka gives us an in-depth look at newest member in the Liga Privada family – the all-new Liga Privada Unico Serie Papas Fritas.