Cigar Aficionado Podcast

The Cigar Aficionado Podcast Episode 13. David Savona and Greg Mottola turn to the listeners to guide the latest podcast episode. Cigar Aficionado asked readers to submit their questions. Now, Savona and Mottola dive into those questions, covering topics such as how to store and age your smokes, training your cigar palate and the rising costs of cigars.  This episode of the Cigar Aficionado Podcas...

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The Cigar Aficionado Podcast Episode 11. Greg Mottola shares his experience smoking cigars with actor and Cigar Aficionado cover star Anthony Mackie, who will play Captain America in the upcoming, highly-anticipated Avengers: Doomsday. Mottola and David Savona also explore the rest of the September/October issue of Cigar Aficionado, including the highest scoring cigars and a story on Miami's...

The Cigar Aficionado Podcast Episode 10. David Savona and Greg Mottola dive into the alluring Cohiba cigar brand from Cuba. The pair dispels myths surrounding the brand, discusses their all-time favorite Cohibas and gives backstory to one of the most sought-after—and mysterious—cigar brands in the world.  This episode of the Cigar Aficionado Podcast is sponsored by Neptune Cigar (use the promo cod...

The Cigar Aficionado Podcast Episode 9. David Savona is joined by his predecessor, former executive editor Gordon Mott, to discuss three decades of Cigar Aficionado. The pair reflects on the early days of the magazine, sharing untold stories of its beginning and examining how much has changed—and hasn't changed—in the cigar industry over the last 30 years. This episode of the Cigar Aficionado...

The Cigar Aficionado Podcast Episode 8. David Savona and Greg Mottola examine the current state of the American cigar market, discussing some of this year's highest-rated non-Cuban cigars, breaking down cigar import numbers from the past to the present and so much more. Sponsored by 1916 Tabacalera Eiroa by Santi Eiroa

This episode of the Cigar Aficionado Podcast is sponsored by 1916 Tabacalera Eiroa by Santi Eiroa David Savona and Gregory Mottola say you're not smoking enough lanceros, and tell you why these skinny, elegant cigars deserve more attention.

This episode of the Cigar Aficionado Podcast is sponsored by 1916 Tabacalera Eiroa by Santi Eiroa. In the newest episode, executive editor David Savona is joined by three industry giants: Jorge Padrón of Padrón Cigars, Carlos "Carlito" Fuente Jr. of Arturo Fuente Cigars and Litto Gomez of La Flor Dominicana Cigars. The group of luminaries discusses the cigar industry, familial roots, con...

In our latest video podcast, David Savona and Greg Mottola are joined by Rafael Nodal, owner of the Aging Room brand and vice president of product capability at Tabacalera USA, to discuss the cigarmaker's unique career path, his passion for cigars and much more.

In our latest video podcast, executive editor David Savona and managing editor Greg Mottola discuss the growing trend of thick ring gauge cigars and how it’s reshaping the market.

Would you pay $100 for a single cigar? Executive editor David Savona and managing editor Gregg Mottola light up two of them (the Rocky Patel Conviction and the Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Doble Diamante, both rated 95 points) to find out what's driving cigar prices to record heights. They trace the trend from Davidoff's $500 Oro Blanco to the 2022 Cohiba price hikes that ended bargain h...

Executive Editor David Savona and Managing Editor Greg Mottola discuss the rapidly changing situation in Cuba, the birthplace of the premium cigar industry, in the newest edition of the Cigar Aficionado Podcast. From the energy crisis to the oil embargo and the declining availability and soaring prices of Cuban cigars, Episode 2 offers an entertaining and educational look at the challenges facing...

Step into the world of blind tasting as the hosts of the Cigar Aficionado podcast put their palates — and instincts — to the test. In this debut episode, the conversation explores the art, psychology, and surprises behind tasting without labels, discussing how perception, experience, and expectation can dramatically influence flavor. From unexpected favorites to humbling misidentifications, Episod...