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Mild and Complex are not two words that are often used together in the world of cigars. It seems like milder cigars have a reputation for being… a little ordinary. But in recent years there has been a big push to craft some truly complex Shade blends, and those are the one’s we’re learning about tonight. From boutique blends to monster Masterblenders, we’re looking at some of the off-the-beaten-pa...

Every music artist on the planet has the dream of creating that platinum album. A set of songs that is recognized and revered among listeners. In the cigar world, there is no such thing as a platinum album, but we do have the annual release of the Top 25 Lists. These are lists compiled by cigar publications, vloggers, bloggers, and whole cigar communities. Almost every year, I make a video blastin...

What if we could fast forward to the end of 2025 and already know everything?! We could see every new project, every major event, and every scandal that might come along to rock the cigar world! That would be one hell of an advantage. Fortunately, we have the next best thing – the Cigars Daily Crew. At the HQ we are students of all the artistry and effort that goes into the projects from each Mast...

There are cigars with aged leaf, and then there are aged cigars. They’re two VERY different things. You hear about them out there in the wild. There are lots of cigars with blends that tout aged leaf. Sometimes the leaf is aged 5, 10, even 15 years. And those are considered desirable among aficionados. Then there are the aged cigars. These are the ones with yellow cello. During this episode we’ll...

As we close out another fantastic year, we’re pulling out all the stops to celebrate the moments that made this year unforgettable. From amazing guests to unforgettable cigar reviews and community highlights, we’ll revisit the best of 2024 and share some laughs and stories along the way. In this special year-end episode, we’ll reflect on the milestones we’ve reached together, the challenges we’ve...

This time of year, Santa is gearing up to deliver gifts to those well behaved men and women of the world. So I have no idea why he would come by the Cigars Daily HQ to visit the likes of Billy, Terrence, Ryan, and me. But here we are, confused as we are grateful. During the episode, we will discuss some of 2025's new projects, share some Christmas traditions, and look at the Christmas selecti...

On this show, we joke that American January is Nicaraguan April. It's a tradition in the cigar world for projects to experience delays. There are few few projects that reach the cigar community at the proposed date and time. But these two blends from Southern Draw Cigars absolutely take the cake! The Southern Draw Morning Glory and Evening Primrose were announced by the brand in 2022! Now, OV...

The term aficionado gets thrown around far too much. But who exactly qualifies as a true cigar aficionado? Is it about how long someone has been into cigars, or does it come down to knowledge and expertise? In this episode, we dive into the cigar world to explore cigar nerds, newbies, and even industry professionals to uncover what truly makes someone the “real deal.” Whether you’re just starting...

Limited Edition Cigars are just the worst! They’re here today, gone tomorrow. Every year, we hear about amazing projects from the best cigar makers. But once they release they’re gone in a flash. The most painful part of these short run blends is when people enjoy them! It leaves the aficionado feeling… empty once they’re all gone. During this episode, we’ll be taking a look at some of the current...

The holidays are here, and you know what that means – lots of time with family and friends. Some of these are people you’re excited to see… others are people you’d be just fine never seeing again. In any family group, you’re bound to find some people who are concerned or even hostile to the cigar lifestyle. These are the people who want to go on and on about how horrible your cigars smell. During...

Viewers of Cigars Daily LIVE know that I’ve got a pretty low view of cigars made by celebrities and influencers. It seems like lots of notable people have an expectation that they can slap their name on a blend and people will just fall in love with it. But that’s not the way it works. For a cigar to be great, it has to be made by a true aficionado, who’s prepared to get behind the blend and engag...

On this episode, we're taking things back to the era of the wild west… which is when I started working on the Diesel Desert Walker with Justin Andrews. This project has been a LONG time in the making. But like a well protected stage coach, these cigars have finally arrived! Tonight, we're discussing the newest Diesel Cigar, which has been expertly tailored for the portion of the cigar wo...

In order to produce excellent cigars, cigar makers need a few things. Excellent soil, lot of sun, well cultivated seeds, and expertly fermented leaf. It’s in the fermentation that cigar leaf is carefully baked to perfection. During this episode, we’ll be discussing no only the timeless tradition of pilon fermentation, but also the cigar, Oliva’s La Fermentada, that has come out of this carefully m...

cue the suspenseful music It’s coming. It’s almost here, and I’m not sure any of us are ready for it! Just as the cigar loving world is putting up their #cigartents, cigar makers have been working to complete some of the most exciting projects of the year! Everything from Dunbartons to Deadwoods to Daily Editions are currently working their way out into the wild! Tonight, we’ll be looking into som...

For aficionados everywhere, cigars are a very seasonal event. In the Spring, there are cigars that are trusted to bring in the new season. Then there are cigars that make a sunny summer day at the beach somehow sunnier. But in the Winter, things are a bit different. When the sun starts going down earlier and earlier and temperatures start to drop, what cigars do cigar lovers trust? Which cigars ar...

There are people who THINK they know something about cigars, and then there are people who realize they don’t know JACK about cigars! When an aficionado encounters the cigar world (and I’m not talking about the nerds in a cigar lounge), they learn about a whole new world of premium cigar knowledge. The way things are done in the fields, in the farms, in the family warehouse are something different...

Steve Saka is just about the only person who is able to just pop up on the comments on an episode of Cigars Daily LIVE and de-rail the whole show. And certainly not for no reason. His contribution to the cigar making world has been just about the most notable of anyone we can think of. Saka’s catalog of Dunbarton blends have taken the cigar world by force. Not only are his blends considered by man...

Alec Bradley’s lucky green Black Market Filthy Hooligan is one of the most anticipated limited edition releases each year. The Candela green and dark Habano Barber Pole produces a medium strength profile that cigar lovers annually look forward to pairing with the festivities of St. Patrick’s Day. This year, Alec Bradley is doubling down with a brand new limited edition Halloween blend called that...

For a Cigar Aficionado, the palate is the palette on which every premium blend paints an experience to remember. It's the reason that so many cigar lovers talk about developing their palates. But if someone is getting into cigars, how exactly would they go about growing a palate that can even sense many of the nuances of all the various carefully crafted premium cigar blends? During this epis...

The best cigar makers are always at work crafting a fresh new flavor to satiate the palates of aficionados everywhere. In this episode, we’ll be diving into some projects from award winning cigar makers, which have just landed in the United States. Some of these projects have been years in the making, others have just been released to celebrate years of successful cigar making. In both cases, you’...

An encore is one of the best parts of the performance world. After the last note of the last song has ended, you get one more smash hit from your favorite band! It keeps the good vibes going. And that's the thinking behind Ernesto Perez Carrillo's Encore. When he originally released the Encore, it was received with rave reviews. 90+ ratings, and positions on top 25 lists were everywhere...

These days, there are A LOT of different cigars out there. Most are considered to be more or less decent by the average aficionado. Some are so terribly bad that they leave a mark, while a similar few are so outstandingly good that they’re never to be forgotten. On tonight’s episode we’re chatting about some the last of those three. We’re talking about the cigars that created an ‘ah ha’ moment. Th...

 For cigar lovers, there's just about nothing more exciting than a brand new blend. Now, some will know that new cigars come out with some regularity these days. But, it's not everyday that a brand with the reputation of My Father Cigars drops a new release. However this week, the cigar world has gotten 3 very new and very different blends from the Garcia family. During this episode, we...

Connecticut Shade Cigars are a staple in the cigar world. These mild mannered blends are often the ones that aficionados choose to start their journey. Shade cigars are also the connoisseur's typical choice for pairing with coffee or an espresso. Yet there is still a wealth different blends out there with an ocean of different choices. Tonight we're talking about these blends. We'll...

Watch any celebrity, sports player, or social icon make a BIG win, and they're likely to spark up a victory dance. They look to celebratory cigars to put a stamp on the moment. At the same time, you'll see people online posting pics of celebs with celebratory cigars and asking, "can anyone see what cigar that is"? At the end of the day, the Cigars Daily Nation is made out of re...