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This week, we’re taking everyone’s palate on a journey to the unknown. Erik Espinosa is known for making some of the most satiating and spiciest blends in the industry. Cigars like the Murceilago and Wasabi have put Espinosa Cigars on the map for aficionados who want a blend that delivers on flavor and power. Only now, Erik has produced a brand new Espinosa Sumatra. Somehow, this smooth silky Ecua...

Look around any walk-in humidor and you'll see A LOT of different blends on the shelf! It's crazy to think that there are that many different types of leaf out there, but there are. And it's even crazier to think that for each blend on the shelf, there are many that never saw the light of day. Cigar makers will often take cigars through many iterations before settling on 'the&a...

If you’re like most aficionados, you’re always looking for an amazing new blend to sweep your palate away. If you really want the scoop on what’s hot, you’ll want to catch this episode. While making content for the Cigars Daily Youtube channel, we light up A LOT of cigars around the HQ. So we thought we’d bring you our personal favorites… and hear about yours!

The world of cigars is timeless. The best cigars are born from passionate and experienced cigar makers doing the same things the same ways for a LONG TIME! So the cigar industry doesn’t change as much or as fast as a lot of industries out there. At the same time, the world is changing so fast that cigar people have to be extremely savvy to keep up. This year will bring some of the biggest changes...

Put a little age on a cigar and you'll be amazed at the results! That's why cigar makers often spend years aging their leaf to perfection before rolling. And it's why cigar lovers spend time aging their own cigars to squeeze even more smoothness and refinement out of the flavor. During this episode, we'll chat about the finer points of again cigars. These are some of the things...

We've all had good days and bad days... but what about days that are both. What kind of cigar do you light up for one of those days?! On this episode, we'll dive into some cigars that offer an experience that pairs up with a roller coaster of a day! These are different blends for many of us, but I think I've got some recommendations that will help you work your way toward overall be...

There's a lot of talk about what kind of year 2024 will be. There's only one thing we're certain of - It's going to be a stellar year for cigars! Join us for our yearly kickoff special as we discuss some of the hottest new blends about to hit the market (including some special stuff coming out this month)! Plus, get an inside look at some of the biggest trends the cigar world w...

2023 has been a spectacular year for cigars, and tonight we’re celebrating with the best of the best. Blends from the world’s foremost cigar makers have rocked our palates, and taken us to new places. On this episode, we’ll be discussing some of those blends. This is the time to share the cigars that have blown you away, and sent your taste buds to new worlds.

It's time to deck the halls with boughs of smoke! Christmas is right around the corner, and we're lighting up stellar Christmas cigars to celebrate the most festive time of the year! During this episode, we'll remember some of the best cigars of the year, and look inside the amazing new blends that are still coming before the end of the year! 

Everything changes during the winter. It get's obnoxiously cold outside, you have to defrost your car, the sun gets super lazy, and people's cigar preferences can change in big ways. In this episode, we'll discuss the frigid months and our favorite cigars change. Maybe you like to light up darker wrappers or even smoke smaller sticks. Or maybe your taste changes in a completely diff...

The perfect limited edition cigar is one that’s affordable and tasty as hell! Now, there are very few cigars that live up to these two markers. But since it’s sorta my job to keep my eyes open for the best of the best, I jumped on the chance to clear out Diesel’s warehouse of the Limited Edition Sunday Gravy line! Tonight, in the studio, we’re lighting up the hard-to-find Grappa and Gabagool. Thes...

It’s the season for giving… your own tastebuds some next level flavor. Maybe you’ve been saving a unique blend for the special occasion. At the Cigars Daily HQ, we’re lighting up some of the best cigars of the year from cigar makers like Dunbarton, Plasencia, Blackbird, and more! My name is Tim. I’m the host of this show, and YOU are the co-host. Your comments and questions will drive the episode....

If you're interested in cigars, its probably for the flavor. And if you're looking for flavor, there are few ways better to find it than with an exquisite barrel aged blend. Tonight, we're looking at a new player in the world of elite barrel aged cigars. We'll look deep inside the world of barrel aging, and how it makes a better cigar.

Every puff of every cigar is made possible by our nation’s veterans, who did what they had to so we can all do what we love. So tonight we’re celebrating them with some of the most iconic cigars for the occasion. These are some blends and brands that just go hand in hand with the celebration of our freedom and the folks who have afforded it! My name is Tim and I’m the host of this show, and YOU ar...

The holidays are unofficially/officially here. It may be 7 weeks until Christmas, but you still can’t walk out your front door without seeing inflatable Santas all over the place. On Cigars Daily LIVE, we’re doing things a little differently. This week, we just got ahold of the Oliva 2023 Holiday Countdown Calendar. During this episode, we’ll dive into this holiday treat to see exactly what it has...

This week, we’re taking you on a Tales From The Crypt style tour of some of the most bizarre cigars the world has ever seen. From twisted contortionists to barreling bold blends, this episode has it all! My name is Tim and I’m the host of this show, but YOU are the co-host. Your comments and questions will drive the conversation. So grab a spooky good cigar, pour a spirited beverage, and drop your...

This week on Cigars Daily LIVE, we're taking you even deeper into the world of cigar creation. American Viking is working on a whole new line, and you're invited to join the process. In this episode, you'll learn the new brand name, see the artwork for the band, and we'll share our insights on the initial samples for the project.

It’s the annual flying of the pigs! Drew Estate’s Liga Privada and Undercrown Flying Pigs have taken flight, and they’re migrating to humidors around the world. On this episode, we’ll discuss Drew Estate’s Flying Pigs and their bizarre success among cigar lovers everywhere. My name is Tim and I’m the host of this show. And you are the co-host! Your comments will drive the episode. So light up some...

Some cigars hit the market with more steam than others… but Dunbarton’s new Red Meat Lovers is like a fright train on steroids. Saka’s new blend is a double stacked powerhouse with a USA Broadleaf wrapper over Mexican San Andres binder with fillers from Nicaragua and the USA. It’s not for the faint of heart, but absolutely for the discerning palate. Tonight, we’ll be discussing the epic launch of...

The world has A LOT of cigars these days… but surely there has to be one that’s more popular than all the rest. One cream of the crop cigar that is more beloved than all others. On tonight’s episode, we’ll be discussing and casting our lots for which cigar might be the one that takes the cake. And I got one I’m betting on. 

What if ultra elite cigars, the ones that people smoked on yachts and stuff, were actually pretty affordable? What if exceptional premium cigar flavor was matched with a 24k gold wrapper addition, but still didn't break the bank? Well, that's exactly what Cavalier Geneve Cigars has done. Their Gold tagged Nicaraguan blends are taking the cigar world by storm. On tonight's episode, w...

Some cigars are okay, some are good, few are outstanding… and then there are limited edition versions of outstanding cigars! And the latter is what we’re here to celebrate tonight. This year, a lot of amazing limited edition blends have hit the market, but CAO’s Limited Edition Flathead V23 is a powerhouse of incredibly bold, beefy, and balanced flavor. During this show, we’ll discuss what makes a...

Warfighter made their name blending cigars for active duty soldiers. Their Field and Garrison lines have been a revolutionary way to look at the amazing link between protecting our country and enjoying amazing cigars. But now Warfighter has come out with a bold new blend, called ‘Night Shift’, which pays tribute to the specialized servicemen and women who do their dirty work in the dark. Join me a...

It's LABOR DAY! At the Cigars Daily HQ, we're all hoping that your Labor Day is filled with a whole lot of relaxing and recreating. During this episode, we're continuing the good times with some American Viking Cigars. My name is Tim and I'm the host of this show, and YOU are the co-host. Your comments will drive the episode. So light up something smooth, grab a drink to pair,...

Not trying to be all doom and gloom or anything, but these days we’re all thinking a little more about things like growing a garden and maybe raising some chickens. The great news is that even when times get tough, you don’t have to let your love of the leaf suffer. On tonight’s episode we’re lighting up some Drew Estate Cigars and chatting about making our already tough lives a little easier. We...