#ELOsoFumarTakes

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes is pleased to welcome for the first time Jason Wood of Miami Cigar & Company to sit down for our #293rdTake ! Thiry Five Years Ago, Nestor Miranda started a brand out of the trunk of his car and today the family legacy continues with his son-in-law - Jason right by his side and in many cases - leading the charge. Miami has seen a lot of changes in 35 years and Jason...

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes in Aaron Michaelis of Flint Knoll Winery to sit down for our #292ndTake. From historic Napa Valley comes a historic partnership between Flint Knoll and one of the world's most popular brand - Macanudo. With it's second reiteration already in the market, this podcaster hopes that the partnership continues. We sit down with Michaelis and talk wine, cigars and, of...

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes Les Mann of ST Dupont Paris (U.S.) & Coles of London for our #291stTake ! Les, all pun intended, is quite the 'Man about Town'! From his infectious enthusiasm to uncanny charism and knowledge of baseball... it's like we were separated at birth! Well, not exactly, but Les is the Man! Yep, I did it again. So kick back, relax and Enjoy!   Cigar Coop Coalition...

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes, for the first time, one of the first class innovators in the premium cigar industry - Tim Ozgener of OZ Family Cigars! The Ozgener family legacy lives on with Tim's return to the industry two years ago and we plan to explore not only the present, the future, but of course, the past. From his inspirational father to exploring his creative and philanthropic natu...

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes back Baltimore's own son, Lee Marsh of Stolen Throne Cigars for our #289thTake ! Last time we had Lee one, we explored his journey and the beginnings of Stolen Throne. This week, we continue to examine Lee's success and how a new brand's existence is finding success in today's market. As we all know, there are hundreds of brands out there, but Lee continues to...

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes back two blasts from my past and the show as well. It's my privilege to welcome back Paul Costo & Tracy Spence of Oliva Cigar Co. & Nice Guys Cigar Agency. Paul and Tracy have been around the block a time or two when it comes to the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show and they've seen a lot come and go. These two gentlemen were also pivotal in my perso...

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes brings the #CigarCoopCoalition Court to you. The Premium Cigar Association 2024 Trade Show is now complete. For the best Post-PCA wrap up show, check out Developing Palates Wrap Up show here: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-fkq4s-15cc8fa But, as usual, I have a different #Take , for our #287thTake . William Cooper , Ben Lee, Tripp Waldrop , Denis Tsvang, and John McTavish...

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of Michael Herklots for #Take286 ! In what has become a post Trade SHow tradition, Michael has agreed to grace not only PCA, but us with a swift turnaround and return. We reflect on the the trade show together and, of course, enjoy some terrific Ferio Tego cigars together! Enjoy!   https://www.feriotego.com/    

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the Coalition. That's right, the Cigar Coop Coalition in its entirety will rock the airwaves and live streams one last time before the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show 2024 kicksoff later this week. The esteemed group of gentlemen of William Cooper , Ben Lee, Erron Nielsen , Tripp Waldrop, and Denis Tsvang will unite together to answer some of the serious,...

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of Kristoff Cigars ' Glen Case back for our #284thTake . Kristoff is celebrating an impressive milestone in 2024 and to kickoff this year's Premium Cigar Association Trade Show season they announced a 20th Anniversary cigar will soon be available. Kristoff continues his steadfast and firm success over the past two decades with an amazing past 5 years...

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of Denis Tsvang & Tripp Waldrop of Let’s Get Pairing! We’ve had some epic shows over the years! Let’s have another one! Bring your favorite pairing and join us!! Enjoy!   https://www.letsgetpairing.com/  

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of one of our favorite, and OG #Takes ! Welcome Back Nicolás Antonio Jiménez of Pan Con Podcast , Dade Magazine and El Vecino Cigar Lounge for or #282ndTake ! It's been a while since Nick has been on the pod and a lot of water has gone over the dam and under the bridge for the former Cigar Snob Senior Editor. What's Nick up to these days and how's li...

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes is proud to welcome for the first time, the dapper and distinguished mind behind Black Star Line Cigars ! Aric Bey sits down for our #281stTake and we sample some of his wares. This former firefighter brings a lot to the table and to the industry, but you know me, I'm all about the journey.

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of the 'Ro' in RoMa - Mr. Mike Rosales of RoMa Craft Tobac ! Our #280thTake should be one to remember as there have been A LOT of goings on with Manbacco Folk. We dive into all things new with Mike's company, Skip's new solar panels, and of course, we peel back the layers on the new projects. Enjoy!   https://romacrafttobac.com/    

This Sunday, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return to the greatest day of our lives. That's right sports fans - our #279thTake will feature Terence Reilly of Aganorsa Leaf . From 100 gauge cigars to Supreme Leafs to Rare Leafs, Firecrackers and more. Terence and the Aganorsa Leaf team continue to forge forward. Fresh off time at Puro Sabor, we kick back with Terence and enjoy our first conversation...

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes back the brilliant documentarian behind the incredible Hand Rolled project that took the cigar industry by storm a few years ago. Jesse Mariut make their return for #Take278 , to talk about the next chapters in the Hand Rolled series. Their first stop is the illustrious J.C. Newman Cigar Family and their 'American Dream' story. We'll talk with Jesse and Steve a...

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes Francisco Cossio III of Foreign Affair Cigars to sit down for our #277thTake . "Frankie" has had an incredible run in his young life. I'm excited to sit down with this "newcomer" to the cigar industry that is truly making waves. More importantly, we go back with Frank and learn about his journey what it took to get here and where he's taking Foreign Affair afte...

WELCOME BACK! HAPPY NEW YEAR!   The day is near! The time is right! It's time for the #ELOsoFumarTakes Top 10 Cigars of 2023!   Once again, the legendary George Brightman joins us for the Top 10 Countdown for the ages!  I've sent George my top ten cigars for him to sample and taste test blind.  He gives an honest breakdown alongside my own assessments, Enjoy!   Criteria: 1) It's vitola based. 2) I...

It’s an ALL NERD ALERT! Tomorrow night, ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes back Samuel Spencer, Matt Tye, and Tripp Waldrop to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Lord of the Rings: Return of the King for our #275thTake! It’ll be a barn burner and a good-fashioned nerd out. Love these guys and am looking forward to putting the crown jewel on top of this series. Enjoy!   Film: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0167...

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes back two distinguished gentlemen back for our #274thTake ! Scott Pearce and Jay Robert Davis of the Premium Cigar Association sit down to talk about a first in Association history. Five months ago we had a trade show and normally, we'd gearing up for the half way point to the next trade show. Now, we're about 90 days away! For the first time in its history, the...

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes is please to welcome the return of fan-favorite and birthday-loving Steve Saka back for our #273rdTake ! Steve is always a good time, despite what he says. His cigars finesse the palate and his axioms boggle the mind. We'll see what we can do to enjoy both all in one night. Love our #Takes with Steve! Enjoy!   https://www.dunbartoncigars.com/ https://cigar-coop.com/2023...

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes back the Gordo-Loving, Kapler-Hating, Press Release-Asking, Burger Fiend himself - Mr. William Cooper for #Take272 ! The Cigar Coop founder and I will sit down and throw it back! We look back at all the pods over the years and reflect on some of faves, some of the best, some of the most impactful, and yes, even some we'd like to forget. Prime Time, Special Edit...

#ELOsoFumarTakes IS TURNING 6!!!! Today marks the year 6 of #Takes and we're so please to welcome the return of two of our original #Takes to celebrate the occasion. As always, Tim Wong as agreed to return as he has every year to celebrate the festivities. Tim was my guest for my very first #Take and I will never forget it! #MrWarmth Héctor J. Alfonso Sr. of Espinosa Cigars returns as well. Hector...

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of one of our favorite nerds! Matt Tye of How Bout That Cigar returns as the guest for our #270thTake ! It's been almost four months since the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show back in July and believe it or not, we're gearing up for the next one as the first in Spring 2024. Plus, the end of the year is coming and that means we talk about some of...

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of Nick R. Agua, Founder of Foundation Cigar Company to sit down for our #Take269 . With the latest releases, Charter Oak Pegnataro-CT Shade and Pasquale CT Broadleaf, heading to stores this week, we unfold some of the new chapters in this next Foundation era. Nick is always fraught with unending knowledge of cigars, tobacco, and more. We explore som...