Smokin Tabacco (Matthew Tabacco)

Brought to you by Drew Estate: This week we dive into the Alec Bradley sale that was announced during TPE. Coop fills us in on the Great Smoke and we talk about the PCA moving the 2024 show to March from it usual July showing. Tune in to hear all of the drama unfold.

We also talk about how our 2023 Smokin Tabacco CFCF Fundraiser is going and showcase some new prizes. Get your raffle tickets here: https://go.rallyup.com/smokintabacco2023/Campaign/Details

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Brought to you by Drew Estate: On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt, Kevin, and Coop are back together to talk about the upcoming 2024 PCA Trade Show. The guys discuss what companies and releases they are most excited for and make some predictions about the show as a whole. Matt also talks about this huge gripe of the week and gets a lot of support doing so.

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt hosts Willy Marante of La Aurora to talk about cigars and...maybe some basketball. Who knows? They guys smoke the new La Aurora 120 in celebration of the company's 120th Anniversary.

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Micallef Black - It's a black out!

Brought to you by Drew Estate: The Rebirth of Cigars - On tonight's show, we talk about who is in the running for Cigar of the Year now that we are past the halfway point. Matt and Coop trade ideas for what cigars they like based on eligibility for 2022. They also talk about non-eligible cigars that have impressed and disappointed.

Matt and Coop also take a break to discuss a little bit more of the 2022 PCA trade show - things that were left out from the last episode such as how well did the media cover all the booths? Were certain booths left out by a majority of media groups?

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman - You may know him from the hit HBO series The Sopranos as Vito Spatafore but what else does Joseph do with him time? Tune in to find out!

Micallef News: View our 2023 PCA coverage on our website!

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Kevin start off the show talking about the biggest story of the year, Jonathan Carney & La Flor Dominicana Part Ways before welcoming Jon back to the show for his first public appearance since the news broke on Smokin Tabacco. Tune in for some words from Jon as we also celebrate the Fourth of July!

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Micallef Black - It's a black out!

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - On this episode, Jon Carney returns but this time to talk about his new venture in the business, Bentley Tobacco! Jon will be reapsonbile for growing the brand already successful in Europe in the United States. To learn more about Bentley Tobacco and their cigars, tune in now!

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Smoke through the rainbow with the Micallef Color Series featuring Black, Blue and now RED!

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Kevin welcome Scott Pearce, Executive Director of the Premium Cigar Association to talk bout the upcoming 2024 PCA Trade Show and Convention as well as the shows in 2025 and 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Scott also talks to us about some of the major legal wins the industry had in the last year and what they are currently fighting now. We also take a minute to remember Brad Reith of Zeal Cigars who passed away this week.

You can find all of our 2024 PCA Trade Show and Convention Coverage here.

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Micallef Black - It's a black out!

On this special episode, we kick off the 2022 Smokin Tabacco x CFCF fundraiser raffle and showcase the prizes live on the air! Jon Carney comes back and makes his return to the show to help us celebrate. All the the proceeds will go to the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation. TO purchases raffle tickets, click the link below to visit the official page on RallyUp. Don't forget to Like & Subscribe and visit www.smokintabacco.com for more news and information.

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This week our friend Tony Bellatto joins us to talk about what he has been up to and what is to come. He covers everything he has planned for La Barba and for his new venture, Bellatto Premium Cigars. He clarifies some misconceptions about what the new brand will mean for La Barba and talks to us about some things in the works for "Lost & Found". We talk about Tony's history and experience with wine and talks to us about being an official wine sommelier. Did you know Tony moonlights as a DJ? Tune in to hear all about it and don't forget to Like & Subscribe and visit www.smokintabacco.com for more news and info!

Brought to you by Drew Estate and Gurkha cigars - This week, Matt, Mitchell and Coop get together to talk about the BCA, CRA and a recent survey that suggests most Americans want to ban all tobacco products. But how accurate is this poll? What are the variables to this survey? Tune in to hear more.

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This week we welcome Pete Johnson back to the show to see what's new at Tatuaje. We talk about Tobacco Plus Expo, Pete explains why Tatuaje did not attend the show but confirms they will be at PCA 2022 in July. During our Micallef new segment, we get into some of the cigar marketing and packaging that goes on that some feel is too far or too childish and we get his opinions on it based on his experience with the Monster Series. We also talk a little bit about the cigar documentary, Hand Rolled, that Pete helped to make. In our Room101 Top Three segment, we asked Pete to tell us the three projects he ever worked on that just kind of slipped away and never became successful or never even came to market. Don't forget to Like and Subscribe and visit www.smokintabacco.com for more news and information.

Brought to you by Drew Estate: The Rebirth of Cigars - This week, we dedicate this episode to Coop's father who passed away recently. Nicole joins us for the first time ever while also working on the upcoming fundraiser for CFCF. Most of this episode we spend going through the NASEM report and discussing certain topics that we found inside that could have major impacts on the industry. Tune in to hear more on what we covered. We also talk a little bit of TAA and some of the TAA exclusives releases and how we feel about them individually and as a whole. Don't forget to Like & Subscribe and visit www.smokintabacco.com for more news and info!

This week, we celebrate the first birthday of Ferio Tego with the 2021 Smokin Tabacco "Man of the Year" Michael Herklots. We talk about the growth of the first year of the company and we check out the new Elegancia and Generoso cigars on the show. We also talk bout the 'Timeless' line comeback and what, other than cigars themselves, challenges Michael faced in getting the company to market. We also talk about his hosting duties during Smoke Inn's 'The Great Smoke' and he tells us how much he didn't know about the job until he arrived! We present Michael with the 'Man of the Year' award after a truly deserving year. Don't forget to Like & Subscribe and visit SmokinTabacco.com for more news.

Brought to you by J.C. Newman - This week Matt and Kevin talk about what new cigars they have smoked this year and discuss which ones might be considered to be on the Top 25 list and even Cigar of the Year. There is also a trend this year with the new cigars this year. We also read some fan mail from the audience. Tune in now to hear all about it!

Micallef News: This weeks news segment covers a variety of happenings from the industry on our website.

We are also giving away a box of Micallef Black, make sure to head to the website now to sign up! - https://www.smokintabacco.com/blog-posts/giveaway-box-of-micallef-black-toros

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman - On this episode, Matt and Nicole are joined by Berta Bravo a.k.a The Guayabera Lady. Berta talks about how she got her beginnings in the clothing business and what led to the connection to the cigar industry. She attended her first IPCPR in 2008 and everything took off from there. She has become such a symbol in the cigar industry, she still has love for it and remains connected to it even though her store is no longer here.

Berta talks to us about some of the charity work she has done over the years and being the influence behind "Guayabera Fridays" in Miami. Berta talks about having to close her store during the pandemic - but teases a return to the business. She tells us the three most memorable and meaningful designs she made over the years to close out the show.

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Nicole and Matt are joined by Manolo Santiago from Casa 1910 to talk about this newer Mexican brand and the cigars they make with multiple types of Mexican San Andreas tobaccos. Manolo talks about learning about tobacco and cigar making after traveling to Cuba and becoming a "Master of Habanos" - the highest designation given by Habanos S.A. to those who graduate from the Habanos Academy.

Manolo talks about where the inspiration to the theme of the brand and its signature orange color scheme came from and talks about the "Casa 1910 Experience" event in Mexico later this year.

Our news brought to you by Micallef Cigars we talk about the new CAO 12 Days Cigar box - an advent calendar that is coming soon from CAO. - https://www.smokintabacco.com/blog-posts/cao-2022-12-days-box

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This week, we are joined by Henderson Ventura of ADVentura. Henderson talks to us about growing up in the industry and working with his father, William Ventura. Henderson talks to us about blending cigars and using different tobaccos and some of his practices in the factory and how he had to pivot to a more sales centered role when the ADVentura brand came to market after years of being behind the scenes. Don't forget to Like & Subscribe and visit www.smokintabacco.com for more info and news!

Brought to you by J.C. Newman - This week, Nicole returns to the show and catches up with Matt and Mitchell and slowly start to return to her cigar smoking routine. The gang covers news and a bunch of other topics in this weeks episode, check it out now!

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Brought to you by Drew Estate - This week, Matt and Coop get together to recap the TPE 2023 trade show that Matt and Nicole attended and the 2023 ProCigar Festival that Coop attended. They talk about new products shown and the hits and misses at TPE and the adventures that Coop had in the Dominican at ProCigar. Then finally, they did their re-cap of the 2022 year and awards season and discuss things that hit and missed in the end of year results.

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Juan Lopez, Vice President at Gurkha cigars joins us from Arizona after getting crashed into on the highway on his way to the show! But he is safe and sound and here to talk all things Gurkha including how their reputation is being rebuilt and their business model has shifted away from online mega sites and back towards a focus on brick-and-mortar retailers. We discuss the news brought to you by Micallef Cigars remembering Carlos Torano Sr. who passed away this week. Juan tells us what Gurkha has in store for PCA 2022 and what we can expect from the brand moving forward. Don't forget to Like & Subscribe and visit www.smokintabacco.com for more news and information!

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week, a dynamic duo of father and daughter join Matt and Mitchell on the show this week, its Manolo and Raquel Quesada! They talk ab out the history of the brand, what it takes to stay consistent and a little bit about what their favorite and least favorite cigars they make are.

Micallef News: Arturo Fuente and Padron Begin Shipping Fuente y Padron Legends Don't forget to Like and Subscribe and visit smokintabacco.com for more news and updates from the cigar industry.

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Mitchell return once again to have a cigar with Aaron Sigmond, an author and early cigar media personality who has created many works, including recently Arturo Fuente: Since 1912 by way of publisher Assouline. Aaron talks about his long history working in the business and how it has led to his current work. Aaron talk about his books in both the Cigar genre and the Wristwatch genre. Aaron talks about what makes the Fuente books so special and where to get them.

Micallef News: Two Guys Smoke Shop announced yesterday a new multi-vendor, two-day event to take place this Fall known as the New England Cigar Expo. This event will take place Friday and Saturday September 29th and 30th 2023 at Dreamer’s Ranch in Windham, New Hampshire.

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This week we are back in the JC Newman Cigar Studios and Jon Carney and Matt reconnect after Jon's absence. They talk about the new cigar that Litto announced on the show a few weeks ago as well as some other projects that LFD has been working on. The boys talk about preparing for PCA and tease some shenanigans.

This week since there is no guest, the guys talk about some interesting topics or facts about cigars that maybe you haven't heard of. Some more unheard of than others. They also talk about Ligero and how it is harvested and used properly to roll a cigar.

In the news brought to you by Micallef Cigars, we talk about the upcoming open comment period to be held by the FDA on flavored cigars and the ban that the FDA is proposing on them. You can visit www.fightflavorbans.com to let your voice be heard and help stop this atrocity. Be sure to tune in next week, LIKE & SUBSCRIBE and as always visit www.smokintabacco.com

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On this episode, Matt and Coop catch up after a few weeks away. Matt smokes the new Mi Querida Black "SakaKhan" from Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. Coop smokes the Maria Lucia from Ace Prime. 

We take a look at some new projects announced during the last few weeks which include the new FLVR flavored cigar line from Forged Cigar Company (STG) and the announcement of the next cigar NFT from Smoke Inn and Tatuaje.

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This week, Nicole is back and we hang out with our good buddy Matt Booth of Room 101. In this episode we talk about his upcoming releases fore the end of 2021, we talk more about Matt Booth's time in the military and what roles he played while in the Marines. He tells about his weapon and medal acknowledgments before opening up about his mother who has Alzheimers Disease and how the portions of proceeds of the new 'Namakubi' will go to a local Nevada Alzheimers charity. If you are looking for a more tamed Matt Booth with a little more depth, this is the episode for you!

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Company - This week Matt and Nicole welcome P La Cangri, one of the hottest new DJ's on the scene who just came out with her new cigar Boss of the Block from Graycliff Cigars. P is short for her former nickname and La Cangri is a name she was given later on - listen in to find out more on who she is!

P La Cangri talks to us about how she started DJ-ing and what is was like to go from spending what little money she had for cigars to treat herself to working with Graycliff to make her own cigar. She is an example of another successful woman in not only the cigar business, but the music business.

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Brought to you by Drew Estate: The Rebirth of Cigars - This week, we kick off the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show Pre-Show season festivities. We glance at the Cigar-Coop big board and talks about the most exciting standouts on their thus far. We talk about expected size and what we can expect to see as well as what he hopes to maybe see.

The topic of what a true collaboration is comes up and we discuss what qualifies. Some manufactures physically work together versus some who just license their names to others. Coop also brings up the conversation of Cigar Media vs Blogger and what that really means. Tune in for more and also don't forget to tune in to Part Two on June 25th at 9PM EST.

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt returns to the show and brings Kevin Acuff officially on board to replace Mitchell as his weekly co-host. The pair welcome their guest Terence Reilly of Aganorsa Leaf to talk about their exciting new products including the latest iteration of the Supreme Leaf which will come in a Rothschild format. Terence also talks about what is to come in 2024 and discusses who should be the winner of the 2023 Airport Selfie Contest.

Micallef News: Aganorsa Leaf Announces Next Supreme Leaf in Rothschild Format

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Brought to you by Drew Estate: On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Coop is back and we talk about the PCA show from Coop's perspective as well as a deep conversation concerning various foods and well...some peoples feelings on certain items. Tune in now for more!

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This week Fred Rewey, the former owner of Nomad Cigars, joins us to talk about how the brand got started and his journey to building a brand and learning about tobacco. He talks to us about smoking with the late Avo Uvezian multiple times a week, why the McRib is special, his love for bacon doesn't cause a high cholesterol, and is he happy with the way things turned out with Nomad after selling to Ezra Zion? Tune in to find out! Don't forget to Like and Subscribe and head over to Smokintabacco.com for more!

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Nicole welcome Micky Pegg of All Saints Cigars back to the show to catch up on what has been a busy year for Micky. They talk about the St. Francis Robusto getting #2 Smokin Tabacco Cigar of the Year in 2021 or as Micky calls it the 'Ricky Bobby Award" as well as what is to come in 2023. Micky also tells the story of how he took $500 in promotional play money from the Palms Las Vegas and turned it into over $100,000 at the blackjack table.

Micallef News: The BLACKENED M81 cigars from Drew Estate begin shipping to Drew Diplomat retailers across the US this week. Read more about it here: https://www.smokintabacco.com/blog-posts/blackened-cigars-m81-by-drew-estate-now-shipping-to-participating-drew-diplomat-program-members-in-us 

Room101 Top Three: Matt and Nicole ask Micky his preference on top three Thanksgiving dishes.

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This week, we welcome Ben Rotem of Luxury Cigar Club to the show where he tells us how the subscription based company got started and where it is today. Luxury Cigar Club has had some amazing collaboration projects and releases from some big names including Room101. Ben tells us what he did before getting into the business and what he feels makes his company stand out from the other subscription based cigar services. For more info, visit https://luxurycigarclub.com

During the Micallef news segment, we talk about the announcement of the FDA moving forward with the flavored cigarette and cigar ban, which will take some time. More can be read about that on www.smokintabacco.com

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman - This week, Dan Thompson of Micallef Cigars and Micky Pegg of All Saints Cigars both join Matt and Mitchell to talk about their new combined sales team and what that means for the two companies, including if they will work on something together. 

Micallef News: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Updates Sobremesa Packaging and Renames Original Line - https://smokintabacco.com/dunbarton-tobacco-trust-updates-sobremesa-packaging-and-renames-original-line/

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Brought to you by Drew Estate: On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt, Kevin and Coop talk about how cigar reviews differ and debate over whether the price of the cigar should be a major contributing factor of the score. They also talk about companies who can diversify their brands and how it would appear that General Cigar Co. have put out some products recently that all seem to look like their newly acquired brand, Room 101.

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Brought to you by Drew Estate: This week, Coop is in Miami (again) so we decided to bring Kevin Acuff, the newest member of Smokin Tabacco, on the show to fill in. We continue our Pre-PCA conversation plus more in this fun episode.

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Kevin enjoy some different rums and smoke some great cigars with them. They talk about what cigars they grabbed and why they chose them. Enjoy this fun and laid-back episode with more to come this year!

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Micallef Black - It's a black out!

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Nicole and Matt sit down and light up some Atabeys and talk about a topic that has come up in the media recently - cigar industry power rankings but broken down into three categories. We break down who is who based on current analysis on who is in control, who is hot and who to watch out for. Listen in to find out who we named and why. A written three-part article is to follow. All of which is subject to change year-to-year.

Micallef news brings us some exciting stories from the week including news from JC Newman, Plasencia and LFD.

During the Room101 Top Three we talk about what Thanksgiving dishes we each like the most during the holiday.

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - On this episode, Matt welcomes Anto of JM Tobacco. The guys talk about JM's history in the business, having been around for thirty years even though sometimes they seem like they don't have the recognition of a thirty year old company. Learn more about this brand right now and see what they have to offer!

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Smoke through the rainbow with the Micallef Color Series featuring Black, Blue and now RED!

Brought to you by Drew Estate: On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt, Kevin and Coop respond to some comments that were made following the previous episode from the audience which seemed to be directed at Coop but applied to any media person. We also discuss some of the major highlights from the industry that week and announce the winner of the Micallef Black giveaway! Tune in to hear more as always, you can write to us to as questions or give feedback.

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week, Justo beginning of JRE Tobacco joins us on the show to talk about his brand Aladino and all of the things that he and his team have been working on and teases some upcoming products we will see int he beginning of 2024.

Micallef News: Gurkha Begins Shipping 25th Anniversary Beauty

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman - This week, Jack Heyer of Camacho joins us to talk about the new Camacho Broadleaf hitting store shelves next week. He also talks to us about his past endeavors at Alec Bradley, Drew Estate and Cigar Dojo. Jack talks about some interesting things he has written and even provides some conspiracy theories, including one about Rocky Patel. Tune in now to hear all about it!

Micallef News: This weeks news segment covers a variety of happenings from the industry on our website.

We are also giving away a box of Micallef Black, make sure to head to the website now to sign up! - https://www.smokintabacco.com/blog-posts/giveaway-box-of-micallef-black-toros

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week we welcome Oliver Nivaud of United Cigars onto the show for his second consecutive Christmas episode tot all about what an amazing year United has had including some of the great cigars we have seen in the Byron 1850, YAYA, Arnold Andre and of course the Alfonso collection. Oliver talks to us about how it has changed their company and what they have to look forward to. We also talk the holidays and what gifts he would not only like to get but to gift to others as well. 

Micallef News: Scandinavian Tobacco Group to Appeal Decision in Cohiba Trademark Ruling

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Nicole and Matt are joined by Alec Cuevas a.k.a. "Young Blood" joins the show to talk about the newest cigar from Casa Cuevas, his cigar called Sangre Nueva which means "new blood" in Spanish. Alec talks about the blend and what his plan is with that line as well as other lines he is working on with his family. 

New from Micallef Cigars: United Cigar has begun shipping their limited edition Byron Epique Poemas 30-ct humidors with 80 cigars that come along with it. We also hear about this year's Liga Privada Unico Series UF-4 which will be going on sale at Casa de Montecristo in Chicago.

Top Three by Room101 Cigars: We ask Alec who he would pick to be in his post-apocalyptic entourage in a nuclear fallout.

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Jon Carney are back together again...like old times! Jon talks to us about what La Flor Dominicana will be bringing to the 2024 PCA Trade Show next week in Las Vegas and the pair also talk about the show as a whole form multiple perspectives. Tune in now to hear about the monster year ahead for LFD! 

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman - This week, Jon Carney stops by in studio to catch up with Smokin Tabacco. We talk about LFD and what is new there plus Jon talks to us about Stan, his artificial intelligence who creates his new voicemails.

Micallef News: This week's news segment covers a variety of happenings from the industry on our website.

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Brought to you by JC Newman - This week, Jeff and Chris from Amendola Family Cigar Co. join us to talk about their newest project the NYC Series: West Side Story and the two blends that make it up. The boys talk about where the inspiration for this new line comes from and teases there will be more to come. They also talk about how great it has been to work with Martinez Cigars on this project, who are based out of New York City.

Micallef News: Romeo y Julieta 'Book of Love' LE to Debut in June - https://www.smokintabacco.com/blog-posts/book-of-love-romeo-y-julieta

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - On this episode, Kevin returns to the show and the guys welcome industry veteran Michael Giannini of Quality Importers Trading Company to the show to showcase some of the exciting products from brands such as Xikar, Palio and more. Michael also talks about the new Conspiracy cigar band and even talks about their Wine brand that recently launched. Tune in now for more!

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The 2022 Smokin Tabacco x Cigar Family Charitable Foundation Raffle has now ended. This year we wanted to beat last years amount of $7,000. We set a goal of $10,000. We hit $10,000 and then instantly hit $20,000 when we received an anonymous $10,000 donation. Then, the Fuente family asked us to extend it two weeks longer. They also vowed to match the final amount through the Fuente Family Foundation. We ended with $25,500 raised from the raffle and with the match from the Fuente family, that brings us to a grand total of $51,000.

On this special episode, Carlito, Cynthia, Coop, Jay Davis and Kim all join us to celebrate this amazing event and we list off all of the winners from the raffle. Stories are told and laughs are shared but we soak in the moment, look on that past and look towards the future. We will be back next year, but for now here is to all of you for donating. 

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - On this episode, Matt welcomes Arnold Serafin of Serafin de Cuba and Jose Blanco of Arturo Fuente to the show for one is perhaps one of the best episodes we have ever had. There is nothing better than getting Jose Blanco on the air. Tune in now and do not miss this great episode!

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This week, we get caught up since we have been away. We talk about what really went down a few weeks ago with the Cigar Rights of America and how they can make some small professional changes to their presentation.

We also get very deep into the announcement that the FDA is bringing down the hammer and moving forward with their ban on flavored cigarettes AND cigars. This is a real topic and issue you should not dismiss! We also talk about responses from the PCA and Drew Estate. Listen in to find out more.

There is almost one week left for the CFCF charity raffle which can be found here: https://go.rallyup.com/smokintabacco/Campaign/Details?fbclid=IwAR25mtLpWlnGSJjpr0B7fAXZ631UvgFiB-7sWs60xIPS033ZGvqzzxuDuhg

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman - This week Matt and Mitchell welcome on Fouad and Romy of Hiram & Solomon. The couple talk about their early beginnings, the meaning behind their name, the connection to the Freemasons and all of their charity and work in the community. Tune in to hear more about what makes this brand so special, even beyond the cigars.

Micallef News: Chillin Moose Announces the "Shady Moose" blend with a Connecticut shade wrapper. We also announce the 2023 Smokin Tabacco x CFCF Fundraiser.

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Oliver Nivaud of United Cigars is back again to talk about another successful year and brings with him some teasers and updates from both United and Selected. We also talk about our palates and dive into some other interposing topics from the point of view of a distributor/brand.

Micallef News: First Line of Craft Soda Made to Pair with Cigars is Launched

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Brought to you by Drew Estate: The Rebirth of Cigars - This week Nicole joins Matt and Coop to talk about each of their recent trips. Matt and Nicole just visited the Dominican Republic where they got to live the Magic of Arturo Fuente while Coop visited Mexico City for the Casa 1910 experience. This is a great look into some of the cool things not everyone gets to see. Coop talks about getting away with smoking in his room for $45 while Matt and Nicole talk about losing their passports and almost getting stuck in the DR.

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This week, Matt and Nicole welcome Charlie Minato fro halfwheel.com onto the show. They get Charlie's back story on how halfwheel came to be and the early days with Brooks Whittington. Charlie then get into the halfwheel Consensus which he explains is losing it's edge and may not continue. We also get into the the highly controversial issue of the "strategic marketing" debate on certain packaging that could be argued by the FDA as direct towards children. Charlie gives his take on the issue and provides more info from what he knows on the FDA side of the argument and how that effects talks between the PCA and FDA. 

In the news, Micallef Cigars announced two new sizes to their Reata line, a toro and a corona extra. Expect these to be in stores this month. Charlie partakes in the Top 3 and tells us some of the things outside of cigars he really enjoys and even gets into a fourth. Listen in to find out more and as always, don't forget to hit the Like and Subscribe buttons and visit www.smokintabacco.com for more news and content.

Brought to you by J.C. Newman - This week, Matt and Mitchell host Michael Herklots of Ferio Tego to talk and smoke the new Summa that just released at the trade show last month. We talk about many different aspects of making cigars, blending and the meaning behind the name of Summa. Tune in to learn more about the process and about the brand everyone is talking about.

Micallef News: The First Cohiba Lounge Opens in the US at the Ritz Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara. - https://www.smokintabacco.com/blog-posts/the-first-cohiba-lounge-in-the-us-debuts-at-the-ritz-carlton-bacara-in-santa-barbara

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Brought to you by Drew Estate: On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt, Kevin and Mitchell talk more in-depth about the 2023 Smokin Tabacco Cigar of the Year list as well as some predictions about what is to come in 2024. Matt also talks about what he likes and doesn't like for 2024 eligible cigars already.

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Brought to you by Drew Estate: This week, we talk about smokers who are brand loyal and try to encourage them to expand their horizons and explore more brands and how sometimes you find a cigar that surprises you. We also discuss proper cleaning of accessories, the professional sports business, early PCA 2023 product announcements, and current rumors around Davidoff. Matt smokes the new Angel Cuesta from J.C. Newman and Coop smokes the Romeo y Julieta Rare Corona Reserva.

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On this episode, Matt and Coop both review their shows of this week. Coop clears the air with some of the feedback he received after having Brian from Privada on the show and explains why he was happy to have Brian on despite what some people might have said. Matt and Coop also review some of the topics that were raised when Glynn Loope and Josh Habursky were on the Smokin Tabacco Show this week with topics like Tobacco 21, Flavored Tobacco and other PCA dealings that were discussed. Coop also asks Matt on his opinion of Tom Brady receiving the SI "Sports Person of the Year" award. Don't forget to Like & Subscribe!

Brought to you from the J.C. Newman Cigar Studios - This week Dan Thompson of Micallef Cigars joins us once again this time to talk Micallef's return to the PCA 2022 Trade Show. Dan talks a little about what they will be showing including NINE new cigars at the show. He also gives us some teasers to some surprises Micallef has planned for the show. Matt & Nicole reveal they have some big ones as well in what is shaping up to be a hell of a show this year. Dan talks about how Micallef used the past three years away from the show to innovate and change themselves to better this business and making their return in a better place is what Dan hopes will allow them to shine bright.

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This week on The Smokin Tabacco Show, Nicole is away in the U.K. and Jon is on baby duty so Matt welcomes on Mike G of Mike G Stick and Hollywood fame. Mike talks about growing up in a town like the one from Napoleon Dynamite and then moving and working with children and working to become a teach before moving to Los Angeles to give a shot at becoming an actor and also at the same time getting into cigars. Tune in to find out how he made it here!

On our news segment brought to you by Micallef Cigars, we talk bout the newest and only second cigar NFT to hit the market, the La Flor Dominicana "Golden Bull".

Mike gives us his three actors he would want to star in a film with and also smoke cigars with in the Room101 Top 3.

We give our weekly update on our CFCF fundraiser with can be found here: Fundraiser/Raffle Tickets

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Brought to you by JC Newman - This week, we announce the winners of the raffle and celebrate raising $52,840 for CFCF! Carlito and Cynthia Fuente and Dellas Edmisten all come by as well to talk about the foundation and all of the work that has been done over the years to help build it to where it is today.

Micallef News: Steve Zengel, the owner and founder of Los Caidos Cigars has passed away.

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On this episode, Glynn Loope and Joshua Habursky from the Premium Cigar Association join us to talk about many hot topics surrounding the state of the cigar industry in terms of laws, regulation and legislation. The overall theme is "Is the cigar industry in serious trouble?" We try to answer that by covering topics such as Tobacco 21, Flavored Tobacco regulation, permanent age cutoff for tobacco purchasing, and how the guys felt about the 2021 trade show and what we can expect fro the 2022 show. Don't forget we are still running our 2021 holiday giveaway with two more prizes up for grabs. As always, head over to smokintabacco.com for more information and don't forget to Like & Subscribe!

Brought to you by Drew Estate: The Rebirth of Cigars - It's part two! This nearly three-hour part two episode sees us cover more developments of the PCA 2022 Trade Show and Convention since the last time we met for Part 1. One major topic of discussion is the end of the contract between the PCA and the Las Vegas Sands Corp. over use of the convention center and what other options could there be if the show doesn't return there.

We also talk about the SOTL (Sisters of the Leaf) Global Movement and how we feel they have done rolling out their program as well as the Cigar Rights of the World being relatively quiet thus far.

Tune in to hear more about our thoughts for the trade show as well as some behind the scenes talk and even a conversation about what resorts and hotels on the Las Vegas Strip Matt and Coop like and more importantly - dislike. (Avoid Circus Circus!)

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Brought to you by Drew Estate: On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt and Coop are finally back together and on this episode they recap all of the end of the year lists and awards before getting into some coverage and criticism of the 2024 Total Product Expo show in Las Vegas. We also talk about the Year of the Dragon trademark issues between Gurkha and Davidoff. We do apologize in advance for the technical issues and contain problems during this show.

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Brought to you by Drew Estate: On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, the show kicks off to a rough start with a handful of technical difficulties that gets Matt in a mood to be a little more...nitpicky. However, the gang bands together to cover some cool topics and have a great show. It is always fun when these three get together. Tune in now!

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - On this episode, Matt and Kevin talk about Hurricane Milton's now post storm and the damage that unfolded. The guys also talks bout a variety of topics including Matt feeling like an old soul in a younger guys body. Tune in for more!

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Brought to you from the Drew Estate Cigar Studios - Spare Notes is back once again and we are beginning to creep into the PCA Trade Show season. This time Coop and Matt talk about the PCA Trade Show exclusive releases and discuss "Are They Worth It?" as well as what other pros and cons they actually bring to the trade show experience. 

We talk about the PCA setting up a page or portal on their website dedicated to media and helping retailers get connected to with people like us to get all the coverage and info from the trade show floor they may have missed. We touch upon the court hearings from earlier in the week and share our thoughts on what we see and think happening from that. Tune in to hear more and as always head over to www.smokintabacco.com for more news and content!

Brought to you by JC Newman - This week, Matt & Mitchell welcome on Litto Gomez Jr. from La Flor Dominicana who talks about joining the likes of his father and older brother. We talk about the new Solis, which is a cigar Litto Jr. blended.

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - On this episode, Matt and Kevin talk with Rob Dietrich of Blackened American Whiskey, the brand that is most commonly known as Metallica's brand of whisky. He is the master distiller and we talk a lot about the process of distilling, making whiskey and now working with Drew Estate on the Blackened M81 and S84 cigars. Tune in now for more!

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Brought to you by Drew Estate: The Rebirth of Cigars - On this episode, Mitchell joins Matt and Coop on the show to talk about a wide range of topics including pre-end of the year chat, ratings, cigar factory's, and Coop's trip to Puro Sabor in Nicaragua. The boys make predictions to the Half Wheel Consensus and talk about how certain cigars will fair in general. On the net episode, the gang will do a full coverage of all of the CotY lists and awards from all the media sites industry wide. Matt also gives an update on the 2023 CF-CF Raffle.

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This week at the J.C. Newman Cigar studio, Andy Green of Ashton Cigars joins us to talk about one of the most iconic brands in the business. Andy talks to us about what keeps Ashton a classic and timeless brand and what their plan is for the future. As always, Ashton will be attending PCA later this year. Last year, we saw the release of La Aroma de Cuba Pasion and Andy tells us a little bit more about that and other cigars in the La Aroma de Cuba line.

We give an update on our fundraiser which can be found here: https://go.rallyup.com/smokintabacco/Campaign/Details?fbclid=IwAR1UYPjjAlrSdd5BLPlKTV-Dm4mb-ZC2NGYuRwRm08UqyoKwCZ_ZgWWD4fA

Micallef News: Drew Estate announces new Phineas Gage H99 Lancero - Event only cigar. read more here: https://www.smokintabacco.com/blog-posts/mvhub2z3eo3evxbbiyu6mnu81a0cg1

During the Room101 Top 3, Andy shares with us his Cigar Industry Dream Team and also shares some of his most embarrassing moments from his past working in the business.

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Kevin host Aaron Michaelis of Flint Knoll Winery. They talk about the Flint Knoll Macanudo collaboration as well as what got Aaron into cigars and what led him to start his own winery. Tune in for a great interview you don't want to miss!

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co.- This week, Matt is feeling sick and so Mitchell steps up tooth plate to handle the show on his own. In doing so, he welcomes Ram Rodriguez of Artista Cigars to the show where they discuss the rebranding that took effect last year, current projects as well as what is to come. They also answer some questions from the audience and touch upon some of Artista's collaborations with other brands. 

Micallef News: Byron Limited Edition Humidor Sets Scheduled for Release - https://www.smokintabacco.com/blog-posts/byron-limited-edition-humidor-set-scheduled

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Brought to you by JC Newman - This week, Nate Beck of Boveda stops by to talk about Boveda and what those little brown pouches do and how they work. We discuss the many different ways that Boveda can be used outside of just cigars and discuss proper humidor care and humidity control.

Micallef News: Selected Tobacco and United Cigars announce new Alfonso Gran Selection to debut at PCA 2023. - https://www.smokintabacco.com/blog-posts/w2s64uq40flremtp11p8ze0od0fb7t

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman - Mike Szczepankiewicz of Powstanie and Cigar Hustler joins us this week to talk about the brand and the balance of being a media guy, a retailer and a brand owner. Mike shares his thought on a number of topics including customers bad habits and the PCA trade show.

Micallef News: Don Doroteo announces Garret Robinson of Bow Bout That Cigar as Vice-President of Sales.

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman: This week we welcome back Andy Yaffee of Micallef Cigars who recently got engaged! We talk about the changes Micallef continues to make to better themselves and grow and we smoke the new Micallef A and Reata robusto sizes that debuted this week. Andy also gives us his take on the PCA trade show adjustments announced last month.

Micallef News: Rojas and United Cigars team up for Street Tacos Elote Firecracker -https://www.smokintabacco.com/blog-posts/rojas-and-united-cigars-announce-street-tacos-firecracker

Visit our CFCF Raffle page here to get your raffle tickets and check out our epic prizes! - https://go.rallyup.com/smokintabacco2023/Campaign/Details

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Kevin welcome Litto Gomez Jr. back to the show to discuss how it's going getting into the family business. Litto discusses possible developments on Solis and talks about what it is like being part of the new wave of generational family to enter the industry.

We also talk about the current running of our 2024 CFCF Raffle! Click here to donate and get raffle tickets! - https://go.rallyup.com/a55f78/Campaign/Details 

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Brought to you by Drew Estate: On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt, Kevin and Coop discuss Jon Carney's departure from La Flor Dominicana, the Traveling Cigar Roadshow and Coops five part submarine sandwich reviews after he recently published a Subway sub review. Tune in for yet another great conversation from the Spare Notes crew!

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman - On this episode, Master Blender Willy Herrera of Drew Estate joins us to talk about his beginnings at El Titan de Bronze in Miami where he learned about tobacco and self-taught himself much of what he knows today, including how to roll cigars. Willy then talks to us about how he then made the move to Drew Estate and started blending some of the most well-known cigars today. We talk about the next Freestyle Live and make a prediction as to what it might be.

Nicole talks about her trip to the Connecticut Barn Smoker event last weekend where Willy was in attendance as well. They both share some information about the event that newcomers to this event might find interesting and should help convince them to attend!

In our Micallef Cigars news segment, we updated everyone on the amazing journey thus far of the La Flor Dominicana NFT's currently on sale through an auction. The first four have netted almost an amazing $350,000!

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This week on the Spare Notes Series, we dive into what happened while we were away including the proposed tax hike being eliminated from the Build Back Better bill. We talk about what has become a common theme lately for many cigar media figures - the top possible contenders for 2021 Cigar of the Year. Why don't manufacturers like to disclose information to podcasters until the last minute? Do you ever get confused about some of the cigar packaging? Tune in and listen to us dive into it!

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman - This week it is our inaugural State of Retail show with David Garofalo of Two Guys Smoke Shop and Jeff Borysiewicz of Corona Cigar Co. The two retail giants speak to a range of topics including what sells the most, what's popular, the FDA and regulatory issues they fear plaguing their businesses, and predictions for the future. This will be an annual show to review these topics in years to come.

Micallef News: La Flor Dominicana Announces Season Three of the Gourmet Smoke Sessions - Tour de Mundo. Read more here: https://www.smokintabacco.com/blog-posts/la-flor-dominicana-announces-third-season-of-gourmet-smoke-sessions-tour-de-mundo

Our 2023 Smokin Tabacco x CFCF raffle is now LIVE! Visit us here to donate and purchase raffle tickets today! https://go.rallyup.com/smokintabacco2023/Campaign/Details

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Kevin welcome Nicholas Perdomo on the show for the first time to talk about Perdomo 30th Anniversary and what is to come as the torch slowly gets passed down. Tune in for an episode you won't want to miss!

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Brought to you by Drew Estate: On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt, Kevin, and Coop are back together and on this episode, Coop gives a recap all of the ProCigar Festival in the Dominican Republic. Kevin gives us a brief recap of TPE before the guys start to talk about PCA 2024 coming up in a few weeks.

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Brought to you by Drew Estate: On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt, Kevin, and Coop do a full recap of the 2024 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show in Las Vegas. Tune in to hear the good, the bad, and the ugly from the show.

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman - This week Matt and Mitchell welcome on Hector Alfonso of Espinosa Cigars, our 2022 Person of the Year! Hector talks to us about the success of Knuckle Sandwich and how fast it has taken off as well as why this cigar brand is different that other celebrity cigar brands we have seen in the past. We also talk candidly about what it is really like to promote a cigar brand in the business.

We also give an update to our 2023 Cigar Family Charitable Foundation fundraiser which as of this writing is at $9,405! The link to the raffle site to make donations can be found here: https://go.rallyup.com/smokintabacco2023/Campaign/Details

Micallef News: The Premium Cigar Association Hires Antoine Reid as Director of Content - https://www.smokintabacco.com/blog-posts/pca-hires-antoine-reid-as-director-of-content

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week with Matt away, Mitchell hosts a Cuban Cigar show with John McTavish a.k.a Cigar Surgeon. The guys talk about common topics, questions and misconceptions regarding Cubans and smoke some along the way. They also cover some myths and rumors about Cubans and whether they think they are real or not.

Micallef News: Dissident Cigars Donates Land To Support Nicaraguan Animal Rescue Center

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Just in time for Christmas, Oliver Nivaud join us to catch up and talk about everything that United has been doing since his last visit a year ago. United has been busy adding on to the Bandolero line as well as repackaging it. United reworked the Garofalo line, added the 'Angelic' to the La Gianna line, and even got into the NFT market with a special 'Atabey Black Riots' NFT. Oliver also teases what United is working on for the future including another Firecracker release. We name the third winner of our Holiday 2021 giveaway and shed some light on our 2021 Cigar of the Year, which is the Drew Estate 'Undercrown 10' toro. Congrats to Dre Estate on this honor! Don't forget to Like & Subscribe and visit SmokinTabacco.com for more information and content!

Brought to you by J.C. Newman - This week Matt and Mitchell welcome on Aric Bey of Black Star Line Cigars! Aric talks about being a retired firefighter in the city of Chicago and what it is like starting up a brand in the industry. Aric talks to us about early success and what it takes to keep that motivation. We also smoke and talk a lot about perhaps his most popular line, the War Witch.

Micallef News: Cohiba (STG) Announces New Riviera Line to Debut in May

The final days of our CF-CF Raffle are going on NOW! Don't miss out - get your tickets NOW! - https://go.rallyup.com/smokintabacco2...

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Mitchell host a Year in Review for 2023 before Matt's brief hiatus until January. The guys talk bout popular and/or impactful stories and events from the year as well as what cigars they are enjoying going into the Top 25 season in January. For the December 27th show, Mitchell will host with John McTavish a.k.a. Cigar Surgeon for a special Cuban cigar episode!

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Brought to you by JC Newman - This week, Matt and Garret of How Bout That Cigar join us for our annual PCA Pre-Game show Part 1. We talk about some of the latest announcements that manufactures have made this week alone about their PCA offerings and what manufacturers we each feel will have a strong year.

Micallef News: Davidoff Announces Special Gran Toro Limited-Edition & Cutter for Nicaragua Line's 10th Anniversary - https://www.smokintabacco.com/blog-posts/davidoff-announces-special-gran-toro-limited-edition-amp-cutter-for-nicaragua-lines-10th-anniversary

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On this episode, we sit down with Reinhard Pohorec who has worked with CIgar Journal but also hosts is own show called Light Em Up World and has launched a new cigar app called Light Em Up Go. We also try to pull some info from hi son his newest role as VP of Sales for the new Meerapfel cigar brand coming soon. Reinhard also talks to us about being involved in Cigar Rights of the World. Don't forget to Like & Subscribe and follow us on our platforms. Head over to smokintabacco.com for more information and content.

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Nicole and joined by their good friend Matt Booth of Room101 Cigars and they hold a unique kind of pairing show for all of you - a Christmas cookie and cigar pairing to be exact! As we all navigate through the Kirkland brand "European Cookie" tin, we talk to Matt about the recent sale of Room101 cigars to General Cigar Company and what plans for the future there may be now that the company is under new ownership.

We are holding a contest: Find a holiday cookie tin and pair it with your favorite Room101 cigar, take a photo with your favorite cookie from the tin and the cigar and TAG us @SmokinTabacco on social media and one lucky winner will receive a Room101 sampler pack courtesy of Smokin Tabacco!

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Brought to you by Drew Estate: The Rebirth of Cigars - This week, we review the Smokin Tabacco Cigar of the year list and compare it to other lists including to what's been named on the Cigar Coop list and we also talk about who is currently repeatedly ranking high or scoring number one across multiple lists. We also talk about how including limited or hard to obtain cigars may be a little frowned upon by consumers who are trying to find them. Coop goes through the Cigar Coop Top 12 stories to get Matt's take on what he thinks should and shouldn't be on the list and naming substitutions. Don't forget to Like and Subscribe and visit SmokinTabacco.com for more industry news and content.

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Mitchell host Juan Lopez of Gurkha to talk about the Year of the Dragon project and some of the trademark stuff that has followed it. We also talk about the upcoming PCA show and Juans trip to Cuba and what that was like for him having been born in Havana, Cuba. Juan opens up about his emigration on the Mariel boat lift in 1980.

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This week, Matt hosts solo from the J.C. New Cigar Studios with Nicole away on another show for International Women’s Day. Matt is joined by Glen Case, owner of Kristoff Cigars and catches up and discusses what Kristoff has in store for 2022 and how they have been able to keep up with recent demand. They talk about the upcoming PCA trade show and Glen confirms Kristoff will be in attendance, albeit a smaller booth than years past. Don’t forget to Like and Subscribe and visit www.smokintabacco.com for more news and information on the cigar industry.

Brought to you by J.C. Newman - This week Nicole returns to the show to help celebrate all the hard work that has gone into the 2023 Smokin Tabacco CFCF raffle. She also gives a quick update to her pregnancy and how life has been without cigars and alcohol. The gang showcases some of the prizes and fields questions from viewers.

Micallef News: Jose Blanco Promoted to Global Brand Ambassador at Arturo Fuente - Jose Blanco Promoted to Global Brand Ambassador for Arturo Fuente — Smokin Tabacco

Find the raffle page here: The 2023 Smokin Tabacco Raffle for The Cigar Family Charitable Foundation | RallyUp

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week, Matt welcomes on Manny Iriarte of the Opus X Society who is also one of the core people behind designs and packaging for Arturo Fuente along side Carlito Fuente and Ciro Cascella. Manny talks about how he came to the US after being born in Cuba, becoming a professional swimmer for Cuba and then escaping. Manny talks about not only how and why the Opus X Society came to be but all of the other projects he helped design for Arturo Fuente including the 20th Anniversary Opus X, Forbidden 13, Opus X Dubai, the Fuente/Hublot watches and more. Don't miss this episode with one of the most creative minds of our time.

Micallef News: Quality Importers Launches Palio Gift Sets for the Holidays - https://www.smokintabacco.com/blog-posts/st5vxov09ovbhwg1ngpqpymy59agkt

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week we reveal our Top 25 cigars of 2023. We face many technical difficulties and apologize for any inconvenience to our live viewers but we have edited the download the best we can. Kevin did have to exit the show after the first 13 minutes or so. At the end, Matt and Nicole crown the winner for 2023.

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Brought to you by Drew Estate: This week Matt, Kevin and Mitchell talk about the 2023 PCA Trade Show the they all attended last week. They talk the good, the bad and the not so ugly that took place. We also talk about aged cigars and Mitchell partaking a food eating contest. Listen in to hear what's hot and what's to come!

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