Cigars Daily

This week on Cigars Daily LIVE, we're having a premature celebration of Father's Day! Let's face it, all the Dads out there are getting older… and faster than ever before. It turns out that being the man of the house is stressful! Who would have thought!? Fortunately, the Dads in the Cigars Daily Nation have a secret weapon to battling the stress of our world - a well crafted, hand-...

Cigars aren't for the faint of heart. The industry if filled with men and women who have been through some unspeakable trials and tribulations. Just over the last 100 years, there have been more than a couple historic events that have nearly wiped the cigar industry off the face of the planet. But cigar makers have survived. Tonight, we're going to talk about how the resilience of cigar...

Not every cigar is a winner. I spend a lot of my time looking for the cigars that have what it takes to win, and ignoring ones that I don’t think have ‘the right stuff’. That being said, I don’t get it right all the time. This seems very much like one of those times. Maybe this has happened to you, but I passed over this cigar brand many times before giving it a try. After that I was swept away. I...

With Cigars, some of us come for the flavor and stay for the friends. Some of us do it the other way around. But either way, you’ll always get more out of your favorite cigars when you pair them with an outstanding beverage. On tonight’s episode we will be bringing together all absolute best parts of cigars with the best people, the best cigars, and some out of this world pairings to explore a who...

Different strokes for different folks, that’s what we always say. These days, there are a lot of things that are just for the beloved members of our families. There are products made for our wives, sons, daugthers… hell, even our dogs get some stellar treats throughout the year. But what about the Dads? Father’s Day is still one of the least celebrated holidays of the year… unless you’re a cigar l...

At the Cigars Daily HQ, we spend A LOT of time talking about the best blends out there. It seems like the brand new ones get all the hype. But there’s still an ocean of amazing cigars out there. That’s why we wanted to revisit some of our favorite cigars of yester-year to bring you our Staff Picks. These are cigars that come with the benefit of being sensational, and a bit underrated these days! J...

The best cigars are the ones that overwhelm the palate with exceptional complex flavor profiles. They’re the ‘ah ha’ cigars that give an experience to chase after. Right now, there are more of those cigars coming out than ever before! Tonight, we’ll be rubbing the magic lamp to find out exactly what the best new blends are all about!

Normally, I love the competition. And in the world of Cigar content creators, I’m a big fan of the other guys and gals who contribute to the cigar world with their creative projects…. and then there’s Cigar Dojo! Man, there are some things that REALLY grind my gears about what Eric Guttormson, his son, and their team is doing over there. Tonight, is my expose to tell you all about it! Tune in for...

Perdomo’s 30th Anniversary is a whale of a limited production cigar! In addition to draw testing every cigar in the 30th Anniversary line, Nick Perdomo has aged the wrappers for a mammoth 15 years, and finished them in charred bourbon barrels! Getting ahold of these cigars isn’t the easiest thing either. These cigars are made in limited production, and as a result are more seriously sought after t...

Cigars bring people together in a way that few other things do. That’s why cigar events tend to be such a big deal for aficionados everywhere! Now, we’re on the verge of the newest and biggest event the Cigars Daily Nation has ever seen! During this episode, we are joined by OLIVA NICK! He’ll be in the studio as we prep for the big day!

Some cigar makers have secrets. And tonight, we’re exposing all of them! Come dive deep into the mire of the cigar making underbelly with one of America’s most well-known, but unknown cigar makers – AJ Fernandez.

The PCA Tradeshow is STILL underway as we air this episode, but I went and brought back all the nitty gritty details for you (and the rest of the CD LIVE crew, because they didn’t get to go… and they’re still a bit sore about it). During this episode we’ll talk about new projects that are coming from the best cigar makers in the industry, and what’ going on around the Cigars Daily HQ for the rest...

Cigars bring people together in a way that few things do anymore! And for years the Cigars Daily Nation has grown into the biggest online cigar community in the world! Tonight we’ll be talking about a new way for members of our community to hang out and enjoy a cigar together! It’s the event of the year, and everyone is invited. Plus, we’ll have special guests Willy Herrera from Drew Estate and Ni...

The year is still young, but that hasn’t stopped cigar makers from crafting some of the most exciting new blends we have ever seen! Whether you’re a fan of mild, medium, bold, big, small, fat, or skinny cigars, this episode has some wild new flavor to blow your palate away! Join us as we discuss bold new blends from the best cigar makers the industry has today.

“BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND” These words describe the best limited edition cigars the industry has to offer. And that’s exactly what we’re discussing tonight. West Tampa’s Limited Edition Attic Series has returned as the Attic Series Daily Edition, and the first installment in a project of cigars called ‘Daily Edition Cigars’. These are a collection of revived Limited Edition, and brand new blends tha...

Lighting up the perfect cigar for the perfect occasion feels a whole lot like gettin’ lucky for any cigar lover! It just so happens that this is that time of year where there are more and more opportunities to find that perfect cigar. In fact, we’re just a few weeks away from St. Patty’s Daily. Not only have we gotten the annual release of the Filthy Hooligans, but there are A LOT more very specia...

Spring is just a few weeks away. That means perfectly warm sunny days to enjoy our favorite age old hobby! This Spring, there are some great blends out there in the wild, and tonight we happen to have one that’s making its way to the market as we speak! If you’ve been hunkered down in the cold all winter long without a way to enjoy a good cigar, this one is for you!

This week, we’re taking everyone’s palate on a journey to the unknown. Erik Espinosa is known for making some of the most satiating and spiciest blends in the industry. Cigars like the Murceilago and Wasabi have put Espinosa Cigars on the map for aficionados who want a blend that delivers on flavor and power. Only now, Erik has produced a brand new Espinosa Sumatra. Somehow, this smooth silky Ecua...

Look around any walk-in humidor and you'll see A LOT of different blends on the shelf! It's crazy to think that there are that many different types of leaf out there, but there are. And it's even crazier to think that for each blend on the shelf, there are many that never saw the light of day. Cigar makers will often take cigars through many iterations before settling on 'the&a...

If you’re like most aficionados, you’re always looking for an amazing new blend to sweep your palate away. If you really want the scoop on what’s hot, you’ll want to catch this episode. While making content for the Cigars Daily Youtube channel, we light up A LOT of cigars around the HQ. So we thought we’d bring you our personal favorites… and hear about yours!

The world of cigars is timeless. The best cigars are born from passionate and experienced cigar makers doing the same things the same ways for a LONG TIME! So the cigar industry doesn’t change as much or as fast as a lot of industries out there. At the same time, the world is changing so fast that cigar people have to be extremely savvy to keep up. This year will bring some of the biggest changes...

Put a little age on a cigar and you'll be amazed at the results! That's why cigar makers often spend years aging their leaf to perfection before rolling. And it's why cigar lovers spend time aging their own cigars to squeeze even more smoothness and refinement out of the flavor. During this episode, we'll chat about the finer points of again cigars. These are some of the things...

We've all had good days and bad days... but what about days that are both. What kind of cigar do you light up for one of those days?! On this episode, we'll dive into some cigars that offer an experience that pairs up with a roller coaster of a day! These are different blends for many of us, but I think I've got some recommendations that will help you work your way toward overall be...

There's a lot of talk about what kind of year 2024 will be. There's only one thing we're certain of - It's going to be a stellar year for cigars! Join us for our yearly kickoff special as we discuss some of the hottest new blends about to hit the market (including some special stuff coming out this month)! Plus, get an inside look at some of the biggest trends the cigar world w...

2023 has been a spectacular year for cigars, and tonight we’re celebrating with the best of the best. Blends from the world’s foremost cigar makers have rocked our palates, and taken us to new places. On this episode, we’ll be discussing some of those blends. This is the time to share the cigars that have blown you away, and sent your taste buds to new worlds.