De Los Reyes—over 160 years of tobacco heritage—created Saga to tell stories in premium format; the Short Tales series appears as “book” boxes (TOMO), each with its own blend and vitola since 2016.
The Reyes family has more than 160 years of tobacco history, evolving from growers to becoming one of the DR’s most technical, respected cigar houses. Saga, led by Nirka Reyes, represents the modern expression of that lineage: every cigar is a chapter in a story built on tradition, precision, and elegance.
With lines like Saga Golden Age, Blend No. 7, and the Short Tales collection, the brand celebrates the art of storytelling through tobacco. Its blends—whether 100% Dominican or multinational—deliver balance, sophistication, and a deep connection to Dominican terroir.
Current relevance
• A collectible, playful concept that both educates and entertains: each TOMO pays tribute to soils, processes, and seeds (Cotui, Navarrete, etc.).
• Modern direction under Nirka Reyes with expanding global presence rooted in the DR.
Key milestones and iconic blends
• TOMO I (Tales of High Priming 4×58): Nicaraguan wrapper, Indonesian binder, DR/USA filler.
• TOMO VI (The Sixth Element: El Tabaco 5½×58): A tribute to the element that unites us; memorable book-style presentation.
• TOMO VII (Navarrete 5×52): An homage to Dominican terroir.
Saga believes every cigar tells a story—Short Tales turns that idea into a ritual of smoked reading.
Top 3 recommendations
- Short Tales TOMO I (High Priming) — The perfect introduction to the “book” concept.
- Short Tales TOMO VI (El Tabaco) — The most didactic chapter about the raw material itself.
- Short Tales TOMO VII (Navarrete) — Dominican soil expressed in smoke.
