Burnline Podcast

On this HOLIDAY SPECIAL episode, we smoke the CAO Arcana Firewalker and announce our annual WINNERS! Manufacturer of the year, Brand of the year, and of course, the coveted Burnline Podcast Cigar of the Year. All content copyright (c) by Burnline Podcast. Copyrighted content may used by other creators given that all the following conditions are met: (1) Credit, including URL link, must be given in...

On this annual "Cuban Episode", we smoke a real Cuban cigar - the Montecristo Double Edmundo. We also look at a Cuban cigar box, and how you show some tips to help you spot the real deal. If you are interested in Cuban cigars, this is the episode for you! All content copyright (c) by Burnline Podcast. Copyrighted content may used by other creators given that all the following conditions are met: (...

On this episode we smoke the hottest new offering from Trinidad - the Espiritu Miami limited edition! Featuring Tobacco from AJ Fernandez, this Nicaraguan puro pays homage to the culture of Miami, Florida, USA. We also teach you a new and exciting way to smoke your bourbon! Don't miss this exclusive episode - grab a seat, light 'em up, and follow along! Smoking kits: Beginner: https://www.kohls.co...

On this episode we sample a sampler! The Five Temples Seven Star Fist of Shaolin from Black Works Studio features several examples of seven different cigars. Strong, nuanced, and delightful, this limited edition experience pays tribute to kung fu fighting in a way all cigar lovers can enjoy. We also talk about winter cigar get-togethers and how to plan for winter. All content copyright (c) by Burn...

On this episode, we smoke the majestic Davidoff Royal Release Salomones. Featuring an Aromatica Dominicana wrapper, this 8 1/4 x 57 salomone features subtle, dancing notes including oak, almond, cocoa, lightly roasted coffee, citrus, and even pumpkin pie. We pair with a gin and tonic (recommend you do NOT pair with Scotch or bourbon) and discuss the history of Davidoff Cigars. Pull up a chair, lig...

On this episode we sit down with Tom Canon, owner and founder of Tobacco on Main Street to talk about everything that goes into opening a cigar lounge! If you've ever entertained this idea, you don't want to miss this exclusive interview. We also smoke a trio of lancers available at Tobacco on Main Street, including two which are "out of print", like many of Tom's unique offerings. Pull up a leath...

A special edition for 2025, the Don Pepin Garcia Series JJ 20th Anniversary features a Corona '99 Rosado wrapper and the fabled Pella de Oro filler leaf. We smoke it. We also...went a little crazy. Whether you are interested in the true history of Christopher Columbus or the we-wish-it-were-true history of Skinwalker Ranch, this episode is sure to delight and confuse. So pull up a chair, light 'em...

On this episode we smoke box 457 of 613 individually hand-numbered two stick packs of Meerapfel's Creation Liberte 2025. This self-proclaimed "uber luxury" cigar features a Cameroon wrapper and undisclosed binder and filler. Join us for this very exclusive and luxurious experience! All content copyright (c) by Burnline Podcast. Copyrighted content may used by other creators given that all the foll...

On this episode we smoke the Bentley Green Rare Rosado. This new-ish offering is manufactured at Joya de Nicaragua in Esteli, and features an Ecuadorean (drink up!) rosado wrapper, and undisclosed nicaraguan binder and filler. We also discuss the world of cigar bands. Pull up a chair, light 'em up, and follow along! All content copyright (c) by Burnline Podcast. Copyrighted content may used by oth...

On this second annual Backyard Bullsh*t episode we enjoy some fall warmth while discussing everything from Killer Squirrels (it's a thing) to UFOs. The smokes? A Tatuaje Face 3 and an Andalusian Bull. Pull up a deck chair, light 'em up, and follow along! All content copyright (c) by Burnline Podcast. Copyrighted content may used by other creators given that all the following conditions are met: (1...

Brought to you by United Cigars and the famed Kelner family, Red Anchor is a new addition to the world of super-premium cigars, featuring a Dominican Monte Plata binder from the Kelner family farm and fillers including Dominican San Vicente, Havana '92, and Pennsylvania Broadleaf. Wrapping it all up is a rosada Ecuadorean Habano 2000 wrapper. First registered as a cigar brand in 1772, Red Anchor i...

On this episode Johnny Midas, El Fumo, and the venerable Tom Canon each smoke a different lancer from Tatuaje's Monster series! Ranging from smoldering mellow to ragingly fierce, these blends are more than highly collectible; they are a testament to careful blending and creative branding. We also discuss three places we would like to smoke a cigar. Put out a jack o' lantern, light 'em up, and foll...

The Caldwell Lost and Found Peppercream Soda Sungrown - a boutique stick that has stood the test of time. This $17 robusto features an Ecuadorian sun grown wrapper, with binder and filler from the Dominican Republic. We also talk about boutique cigars and our favorites. If you're looking for that special, hole in the wall, uncommon smoke that will still knock your socks off, this is the episode fo...

On this episode we welcome Drew Estate Territory Manager Ethan Sponagle to show off the new Nica Rustica Connecticut Shade and talk all things Drew Estate! Tom even wore his one-of-one custom and autographed DE painter's cap! Pull up a high-back chair, light up your favorite Drew Estate product, and follow along! All content copyright (c) by Burnline Podcast. Copyrighted content may used by other...

In this action-packed episode, we smoke the latest offering from Oz Family Cigars - the Karatoba. This complex and full cigar features unusual and savory notes including beef stew (really!) and maple. We also break out a bottle of Doc Holliday 11yr cask strength - and don't miss our giveaway of a Palio cutter and lighter with travel humidor! Pull up a chair, light 'em up, and follow along! All con...

On this episode we smoke the limited, rare, and special Padron Ruby Red Exclusive Edition 40 Anniversary cigar. Available exclusively at 2Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH, USA, and built to celebrate the shop's 40th anniversary, this cigar is everything you would expect in a cigar built by Padron and sold in a humidor box designed by Nelson Alfonso. We also discuss the five "levels" of humidor. Pull u...

Cat's out of the bag! The first "perfect 50" score in podcast history! In this special edition of Burnline Podcast we bring you a GREAT cigar, upcoming events, and of course a little bullish*t. We also crack open a bottle of sagamore rye....pull up a chair, light 'em up, and let the shenanigens commence! All content copyright (c) by Burnline Podcast. Copyrighted content may used by other creators...

On this episode we smoke the Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Chef Special 2025...that name is quite a mouthful, so we just call it the Guy Fieri cigar. Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri continues his partnership with Espinosa in 2025 with this beautiful and strong box-pressed toro, featuring a Brazilian Mata Fina wrapper. We also discuss the "three car garage" of cigars; if you've never played this game, join us...

On this episode we smoke the latest release from My Father Cigar - the Blue. This cigar features a Connecticut Broadleaf Rosado wrapper with Honduran binder and filler from My Father's Finca la Opulencia in Honduras. We also discuss the history of Honduran cigar tobacco - and don't miss the socials and surprises! All content copyright (c) by Burnline Podcast. Copyrighted content may used by other...

In this action-packed episode we smoke the newest release from Miami Cigar and Co - the Outcast. Spoiler Alert - this is a flavored cigar with a very sweet cap! Pros: Excellent and well aged tobacco; excellent price Cons: Colored wrapper (unnecessary); flavored (unnecessary!) We also open up a bottle of Penelope Project X bourbon and the Arturo Fuente Hemmingway dukes it out with the AJ Fernandez...

On this episode we smoke the latest offering from AJ Fernandez - the Decenio. This soft box-pressed robust is a celebration of 10 years of AJ's New World line. Featuring a Mexican San Andrés wrapper draped over Nicaraguan binder and fillers from Honduras and Nicaragua. We also fight through round one and two of Cigar Wars 2025 - Test Your Might! Pull up a chair, light 'em up, and follow along! All...

On this episode we smoke the Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Concerto, a labor of love by Rafael Nodal and AJ Fernandez. Featuring a '98 criollo wrapper and 12 year old tobacco from AJ's first Los Espejos harvest, this strong and smooth smoke will leave even the most discerning pallets satisfied. Plus, we draft our picks for Cigar Wars 2025! Also, we critique Warner Bros. inability to sustain a super...

On this episode we smoke the new Broadleaf offering in the Leaf by Oscar line from Oscar Valladares Tobacco Co. We also lay the groundwork for our Cigar Draft 2025 - a draft like none other! Pull up a chair, light 'em up, and follow along! All content copyright (c) by Burnline Podcast. Copyrighted content may used by other creators given that all the following conditions are met: (1) Credit, inclu...

This week we smoke a limited availability collab between AJ Fernandez and Nasser Cigars - the Goat. Originally only available at Nasser Lounge in Haiti, AJF is now distributing in North America. Featuring a Mexican San Andrés wrapper over Nicaraguan corojo binder and fillers from AJ's farms. Retailing for $16.67, this 5x52 robusto features notes of earth, wood, cocoa, and black pepper. We also unb...

On this episode we smoked the Partagas Y Nada Mas...sort of. This was the first cigar on the show that was so bad we didn't finish it. Having the urgent need to cleanse our pallets, Tom Canon of Tobacco on Main Street hooked us up with some vintage Alec Bradley Chunk Maduros. We also dip into a bottle of Rampur Asāva whiskey; a 90 proof Indian spirit, finished in Cabernet casks. Pull up a chair, l...