The Ash Holes

Today Dave & Sarah are back from their cigar trip to Europe to tell us all about it! Dave listed both the Toscano Factory in Europe & was joined by Sarah at the grand opening of the Selected Tobacco Factory in Madrid, Spain.

This week on The Ash Holes, Dan & the Kiltman  are holding down the fort while the rest of the crew is on their way home from Spain, so lets play Stump The Kiltman! Halloween Edition! We ask Kiltman Halloween related trivia questions & see how he does! 

This week on The Ash Heels, We’re talking FALL. Sweater Weather, Fall palette, food, fashion foliage. Do the palette change as leaves change, do we like different sizes and cigars. Do we experience challenges in smoking as temperature changes. Are we changing our social setting when smoking during fall season?

Today it’s the 2026 New England Cigar Expo Recap! The guys were all in different places doing different things lets find out the good, the bad & the ugly!

Today it’s the 2026 New England Cigar Expo Preview Show! Dave breaks down what’s happening this year at the Expo & what should guests expect from this years event!

Today we discuss some of our favorite cigars to enjoy during the fall & some new cigars you should at to your rotation this season!

Today we revisit one of our most popular topics what it takes to make your own cigar brand, times have changed & so has the consumer. What should people do before making their own cigar brand today!

This week on The Ash Heels, we chat about what to expect at this year’s New England Cigar Expo! The event is just 3 weeks away, lets talk about what we look forward to most each year & what is new for this year’s Event!

Today we are talking about the most explosive brands & personalities in the cigar world! Who or what are the things in cigars that are truly disruptive, controversial, or are ready to blow!?

Today we smoke the 2026 edition of the World’s Strongest Cigar! Back by popular demand for a 2nd run Let’s see if we can make it thru this limited edition powerhouse again!

Today we talk about big changes in the cigar world from tariffs to legal & more on the horizon what are the things to watch & what’s just noise??

This week on The Ash Heels, we interview Ruby Berryman who runs her own Cigar Bar & Speakeasy in New Hampshire. Lets learn from her what it’s like to run a cigar bar compared to our experiences in wholesale + retail stores!

Today we ask, what is the best season to enjoy cigars? You may think it's summer but you are wrong! Tune in to find out our picks for the best time of year for a cigar outside.

Today we ask who or what are the gems of the Cigar Industry? Every industry has something to be proud of but who/what really stands out in the cigar world these days as the crown jewels of the industry?

Today we smoke one of the new Micallef Color Series Gordos the Micallef White! Let’s chat about this new size & what folks should expect from the rest of the new color series exclusive cigars!

This week on The Ash Heels the ladies ask, are Cigars Self-Care? Tune in & find out for yourself!

Today on The Ash Holes, we’ve reached the 1/2 year mark already! We discuss our 4th of July plans & our predictions for the 2nd half of 2026 in cigars!

Today we give a US Cigar History Lesson! Let’s talk about the history of cigars in the United States. How it started both in sales & manufacturing along with how it has changed over America’s 250 year history!!

Today we give our 2026 Father’s Day Cigar Gift Guide! Lots of new cigars & gift sets are available but what are the perfect cigar gifts for Dad?? Tune in & Find Out!

Today we discuss the perfect summer cigars for 2026! Lots of new cigars are hitting retail shelves across America, but which ones should you light up this summer!?

This week on The Ash Heels, we welcome back Melanie Owner of Elevated Humidor Cigars & Cigar Rebel to kick off our Ladies Night Event happening right after this episode! We catch up with Melanie see what trends she’s seeing in the cigar world & if events like this can bring more women off the sidelines of cigar smoking around the country. 

Today we smoke the Perdomo Legacy Father & Son and discuss the worldwide launch that happened last week at Two Guys Cigars including the Kiltman’s Secret Concert at Two Guys Nashua!

Today we discuss who are the Princes or Princesses of Cigars!? The cigar industry is truly a family business & right now lots of companies are seeing next generation take over for their parents. Who are the people next in line for their families cigar throne?

Today we ask are shorter cigars better? There have been lots of new cigars coming in that aren’t your typical sizes, especially shorter smokes. What is causing this trend & should we be smoking more funky shaped cigars?

Lets Talk about Cigar Cookouts! We’re getting into BBQ season what types of cigars, tools & more should you offer at cookouts or other outside events!