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On this episode we smoke the new Perdomo Legacy maduro robusto. Featuring 10 year aged tobacco, including a shade-grown leaf never before used, this Nicaraguan puro includes tobacco from Estelí, Jalapa valley, and Condega. We pair it with a bottle of Macallan Rare Cask 2021 from the back of Johnny Midas' cabinet, and discuss inventions that have changed the game for cigar consumers. Pull up a bar...

On this episode we present a slightly edited version of our LIVE coverage of Top Shelf Sip n Smoke, an invitation-only event presented by Tobacco on Main Street and hosted by Covalent Spirits. As usual, the cigar offerings were amazing, as were the drinks. Which, in case you can't tell any the title of this episode, may have been a bit stronger than we realized. Pull up a bar stool, light 'em up,...

On this episode we smoke Plasencia's latests offering; the Alma del Cielo. Featuring tobacco from Grandma's plot high in the Condega region, this cigar has a full body paired with mild-mid strength and a creamy texture. We also discuss a few basic guidelines to make offering cigars to guests a joy and not a burden. Pull up a chair, light 'em up, and follow along! All content copyright (c) by Burnl...

On this episode we smoke the final edition to CAO's FASA trilogy, the Sombra. True to its name, this cigar sports an Ecuadorean shade-grown wrapper, draped over a Cameroon binder with fillers that include Dominican Piloto Cubano, and Nicaraguan leaf from Jalapa, Condega, and Estelí. We also share five world-class smokes that won't break the bank! Pull up a chair, light 'em up, and follow along. Al...

On this episode we smoke a seven year old Brothers of the Leaf lancer from Drew Estate! Not much to write home about when it debuted, this stick has evolved into a delicious expression of chocolate, spice, and leather during its careful aging. We also discuss the Drew Estate marketing machine and top-notch swag! Pull a chair up to our river-boat gambling escapade, light 'em up, and follow along! A...

On this episode we smoke a rare and hard to find treat - the Fuente Fuente Opus X La Familia to the 25th Power perfecto. Previously available only as part of an Elie Bleu humidor ($9,750, or $70,000) or the Fuente "Impossible" collection, this cigar is now available as a stand-alone cigar in perfecto vitola. For a stick that will set you back anywhere from $100-$300, there was only one thing to pa...

On this episode we smoke the El Pulpo from Artisano del Tobacco. Featuring a rich, oily, Mexican San Andrés wrapper, this 5 3/4 x 54 "Bellicose Grande" is blended by AJ Fernandez and features notes of chocolate, coffee, and sweet spice. On a completely unrelated note, we also discuss the worst cigar we ever smoked! Pull up a chair, light ;em up, and follow along! All content copyright (c) by Burnl...

On this episode we smoke the Bandolero Premium in the "ironicos" vital, which comes in at 4.5"x54. Brought to you by Selected Tobacco, these cigars are hand rolled in Costa Rica at the same factory that produces El Septimo, before being shipped to Madrid, Spain, where they are post-roll aged for three years in a special humidor lined with five different types of cedar. The wrapper is a golden Ecua...

It's back! On this episode we smoke an annual favorite - the CAO Amazon Basin. Featuring Bragança leaf from deep in the Amazon rainforest, this limited annual release pops with flavor. This 6x52 toro sports an Ecuadorean Sumatra wrapper, nicaraguan binder, and filler from Columbia, Dominican Republic, and of course, Bragança Brazil. Pull your fedora low over your brow, turn the collar of your Rigb...

On this episode we smoke a rare and fine treat from Arturo Fuente - the Society from Manny Iriarte. This 6 1/4" by 49 cigar features deep, earthy notes from its uncharacteristically dark wrapper, and brings an ethos of luxury and superb craftsmanship to the cigar smoking experience. We also talk down the top ten most expensive cigars sales ever - including number two, which featured cigars over 60...

On this episode we smoke an affordable triple barber pole seasonal treat from Alec Bradley - the 2025 Shamrock Filthy Hooligan. We also talk about Mexican Irish, the history of Saint Patrick, and some other stuff you might not want to miss. Pull up a bar stool, smoke along with the show, and follow along! All content copyright (c) by Burnline Podcast. Copyrighted content may used by other creators...

On this episode we smoke a phenomenal value - the Punch 2025 Year of the Snake Bottle Rocket. This affordable, full-bodied cigar features a Mexican San-Andres Negro wrapper over Estelí binder with fillers from Nicaragua, Jamastra, and Dominican Republic. Speaking of, our other topic is filler tobacco - what is it and what does it do? Pull up a lawn chair, light 'em up, and follow along! All conten...

On this episode we smoke the Arturo Fuente Opus X 20 Year God's Whisper, sip Doc Holiday 10 Year bourbon, and discuss luxury cigars. Pull up a Herman Miller Eames lounge chair in walnut, 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, including URL link, must b...

On this episode we try out the new affordable "DMV" series tribute to the state of Maryland - the Fratello Marylander. We also finish off a (small) bottle of "It's Not You, It's Mead" orange blossom mead from Rebel Hive Meadery in Reading, PA. All of this while fighting bitterly over the best ring gauge and why! Pull up a bar stool, light 'em up, and follow along! All content copyright (c) by Burn...

On this episode we smoke the newest addition to the Rocky Patel lineup - the Emerald. This 6.5" by 54 ring gauge box-pressed toro features an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper pressed around a double binder - one from Nicaragua and one from Mexico. The filler is Honduran with a single leaf of Jamastran tobacco from Honduras to bring balance and flavor. We also discuss box-pressed cigars: what are they, ho...

On this episode we smoke a classic oscuro-wrapped cigar: the Arturo Fuente Hemingway Signature Sungrown Oscuro. We also talk about what oscuro is and list out a few of our favorites. All of this is wrapped around a bottle of New Riff Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Bottled in Bond, a great pairing with this cigar. Pull up a chair, light 'em up, and follow along! All content copyright (c) by Burn...

On this episode we smoke the Cameroon Select from J.C. Newman's Diamond Crown line, which is only available once a year and only available in the Holiday Sampler travel cigar case. This rich 6 3/4 x 54 belicoso was blended by Arturo Fuente himself, and is hand made in the Fuente's Dominican factory, Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia. Featuring a Cameroon wrapper, Dominican binder, and undisclosed filler,...

On this episode we smoke the Davidoff Year of the Snake 2025 lancero and crack open a bottle of Sagamore Rye. In this all-things-new-year episode we also discuss the coming year and make predictions for the cigar industry. Happy New Year, smokey friends! All content copyright (c) by Burnline Podcast. Copyrighted content may used by other creators given that all the following conditions are met: (1...

Quick holiday update for you all - on Ep 70 way back in July we smoked the Lord Baltimore Nicaragua and incorrectly referred to it as a "house blend". It is not. Get the record straight on this episode! 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 the s...

On this episode we celebrate Christmas with you - our friends and audience - by unboxing the Arturo Fuente Dreams to Dynasty collectors set. Numbered 501 out of 1500, this gift includes a large full color book about the history of Fuente as well as two boxes of Fuente cigars, ranging from the nice to the pretty darn rare. Merry Christmas everybody! All content copyright (c) by Burnline Podcast. Co...

On this episode we smoke the 2024 TAA special from Espinosa Cigars, the Murcielago Shikaka. Named after the famous white bat god from Ace Ventura When Nature Calls, this oval soft-box pressed 6x54 toro features a Connecticut seed shade grown wrapper from Ecuador, with binder and filler from Nicaragua. And of course, this is our annual awards show! Follow along as we award the Manufacturer of the Y...

On this episode we smoke the 20th Anniversary from AJ Fernandez. This Nicaraguan puro comes in a beautiful presentation and features notes of pepper, sweet wood, simple syrup, and persimmon. Throw in a bottle of Lagavulin 16 year, and the show nearly goes off the rails. We also review our finalists for Burnline Podcast Cigar of the Year! Pull up a chair, light 'em up, and follow along. All content...

On this episode we smoke the Stillwell Star Holiday 2024 edition. Featuring an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper, Mexican San Andrés binder, and filler consisting of Nicaraguan as well as Virginia red, Virginia gold, and Cavendish burly pipe tobaccos. Mild to medium, creamy and smooth, this cigar tastes like a holiday desert. We also discuss holiday cigars and how to plan your smoking around the holi...

In this episode we smoke the delicious and unique Yagua from J.C. Newman. Featuring a Connecticut broadleaf wrapper with Nicaraguan binder and filler, this stick delights with an immediate explosion of flavor including baking spices, cedar, and bacon (yes, bacon!). We also review all the cigars we've smoked in 2024 and introduce our annual awards categories - which you can vote on! Click the linkt...

On this episode we smoke the Muestra De Saga #GFY lancer collection! And while Johnny Midas smoked them all for the show, we settle on the #NILMTHA and #2 for the show. We also talk about lanceros as well as other cigar vitolas. Pull up an arm 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 foll...