#ELOsoFumarTakes

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...