Cigars Daily

Guys! 2023 is the single most exciting time to be a cigar lover in history. There is more exciting and tasty stuff happening in cigars right now than at any point in the history of cigars. During this episode we'll discuss the hottest trends that are on the way, and even the ones that are already here. My name is Tim and I'm the host of this show, but you are the co-host. So light up som...

These days, it seems like the words 'rare and limited' describe a lot of cigars that aren't normally hard to find. But there are some cigars that are actually intentionally produced in limited quantities. These are the cigars the people wait all year long to get their hands on. Tonight, as the Alec Bradley Filthy Hooligan and Shamrock hit the shelves of cigar shops everywhere, we&ap...

Valentines Day is upon us, which means the air is filled with the smell of chocolate, flowers, pheromones... and SMOKE! As cigar lovers, we're all looking for the perfect blend to pair with our increasingly picky palates. Tonight, we'll be discussing some of the blends the pair particularly well with our own tastes as well as with other cigars. My name is Tim and I am the host of this sh...

If you're falling in love with cigars, you're likely also learning a lot about maintaining a humidor. In this episode, we'll take the mystery out of setting up and keeping a healthy humidor. My name is Tim and I'm the host of this show, but you are the co-host. So light up something special, grab a drink to pair, and drop you cigar comments and questions, they will drive the sh...

The world has recently been devastated by the annual release of about a million top cigar lists. While everyone is working to show you THEIR top 25 cigars of the last year, I want to invite you to join the conversation and see if anyone hit the target. My name is Tim and I'm the host of this show, but you are the co-host. So light up something special, grab a drink to pair, and drop your ciga...

The end is nigh!!! At least, that's what everyone is saying. Personally, I'm not entirely convinced... yet. At the same time, that doesn't mean that we shouldn't all planning and prepping. After all, on a long enough timeline, preppers are the only sane people. During this episode, we'll be chatting about how we prep for the beginning of the end, and where our passion for...

 These days it seems like there's a lot of fake news flying around. And if you're just getting into cigars, it can be hard to know which cigar tips and tricks are helpful and which ones are just a bunch of made up fluff. During this episode we'll discuss some of the biggest pieces of cigar misinformation to help you dispense with the fluff and get more flavor out of each puff. My na...

This week on Cigars Daily LIVE, Oliva Nick is joining us to kick off the year with a brand new blend. I'm Tim and I'm the host of this show, and you are the co-host. So light up something special, grab a drink to pair, and drop your cigar comments and questions.  Join the Cigars Daily Nation:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cigars_Daily Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cigarsdailyofficial...

Sometimes you kick off your shoes and relax with an amazing pairing... other times you collapse in a chair with the first cigar you grabbed and a bottle of jack because Aunt Jean just dropped a 2 hour presentation of her love for the Avatar movies. But either way, it's important to have the right stuff on hand. In this video, we'll be pairing some great beverages with some great Christma...

I was just talking last week about how proud I am that I haven't said anything to get myself in trouble online... but then I blew it this week. Tonight, we'll be chatting about how I earned Steve Saka's firm rebuke. Plus, we'll be chatting about everything cigars. My name is Tim and I'm the host of this show, but you are the co-host. So light up something special, grab a d...

This week, we're engaging in one of the most time honored traditions found in any cigar shop lounge - noticing how insane the whole world is while we enjoy our favorite relaxing hobby. There's a lot going on, and plenty to talk about. I, Tim, am the host of this show, but you are the co-host. So light up something special, grab a drink to pair, and drop your cigar comments and questions....

If there's one word that will pucker the butts of cigar smokers everywhere it's prohibition. There's nothing more sobering than an all out war on the basic freedom of enjoying the lifestyle you love. Tonight, we'll all enjoy our cigars a little more as we look at some parts of the world where these prohibitions have already begun, and why they'll likely fail long term. I,...

This week, we are joined by in-studio guest Jonas Santana of Blackbird Cigar Corp. His visionary approach to blending and branding has quickly made Blackbird a staple in the growing world of boutique cigars. My name is Tim, and I am the host of this show. But you are the co-host. So light up something special, grab a drink to pair, and drop your cigar comments and questions.  Join the Cigars Daily...

This week, we're taking a break from the madness of Black Friday to have a smoke with all of you. Tonight, we're chatting about how Black Friday and the holidays shape our cigar collections. If you're looking for top Thanksgiving and Christmas cigar, this is the best place to find them. As always, I (Tim) am the host of this show, but you are the co-host. So light up something speci...

Every day has it's own challenges, but every once in a while the wheels really seem to come off the wagon in life. No matter what kind of catastrophe comes your way, it's always a good idea to have a good plan to defuse from the stress and kick up your feet for a while. Tonight, we'll chat about some of the cigars that are tradition STFU blends, and which ones you're most likel...

This week, my guest is up and coming cigar maker Bradley Rubin from Alec Bradley Cigars. He is primed to be one of the central figures of the cigar industry over the next 20 years as he pulls from the award winning experience of his family's brand. As usual, My name is Tim and I'm the host of this show. But you are the co-host. So light up something special. Grab a drink to pair. Then dr...

It's Halloween, which means it's time to smoke cigar style and #pssita. My name is Tim and I'm the host of this spookfest, but you are the co-ghost. So light up something special, watch out for witches, and drop your cigar comments and questions.  Join the Cigars Daily Nation:  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cigarsdailyofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cigarsdaily... F...

This week, we have in-studio guest Jon Simon. He's one of the founders and owners of Warfighter Cigars, and he works to blend cigars for our active duty service men and women. During this episode, Jon and I will be discussing his experience both as a veteran and a cigar maker. As usual, I Tim am your host for this show. And you are the co-host. So light up something fierce, grab a beverage to...

I'm not sure who first thought, "I should roll up these leaves and light them on fire because it might taste good," but I'm sure glad they did. Cigars are a pretty interesting and crazy hobby to get into. This week, we'll be chatting about how we got into the cigar lifestyle. I, Tim, am the host of this show, but you are the co-host. So light up something special, pour a f...

It's so good to be back! It's time to kickoff Season 5 of our weekly episodes. Some of you know the drill. If you're new, here's how it works. I, Tim, am the host of this show but you are the co-host. So light up something great, pour a drink to pair, and drop you cigar comments and questions.  Join the Cigars Daily Nation:  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cigarsdailyofficial...

This week, Zach from Caldwell Cigars is back in the studio. He represents one of the hottest cult followed brands in cigars today. He is joining us to chat about some of the cigars that we immediately fell in love with. I, Tim, am the host of the show, but you are the co-host. So light up something you love, grab a drink to pair, and drop your cigar comments and questions.  Join the Cigars Daily N...

This week on Cigars Daily LIVE, we're talking about one of the most important hacks to finding the perfect next cigar to try. It's easy to shop by the band... I think a lot of us do that already (I do when it comes to scotch). But you'll also find that there are some good ways to look past flashy packaging and find amazing cigars. During this episode, we'll talk about some good...

This week, Oliva Nick is joining us for another episode. He and I will be catching up on what has been a big year for cigars. And I have a big question. Is Nicaragua the future of cigars? We'll chat about some of the unique challenges that Nicaragua is facing, and what it could mean for the cigar industry. Of course I, Tim, am the host of this show, but you are the co-host. So light up someth...

This week we have in-studio guest Pedro Gomez from Drew Estate Cigars! He is joining me to talk about how cigars and cigar culture are changing... and how Drew Estate is crafting new cigars and cigar events to grow the cigar culture in America. Of course I, Tim, am the host of this show, but you are the co-host. So light up something special, grab a drink to pair, and drop your cigar comments and...

This week on Cigars Daily Live, we're talking about some of the great scams that have befallen the cigar community in recent years. Somehow, our small industry attracts an impressive number of sleezy people who want to defraud, or even rob cigar companies and consumers. During this episode, we will talk about what to watch out for, and how to protect yourself and your collection from seedy pe...