Great Cigars Podcast

This episode highlights Artesano Del Tobacco, and they’re new cigar on the market, EL PULPO! I also go over the importance of a cigars presentation, and how that can make or break your decision for your next smoke. For more information, go to www.greatcigarreviews.com Thanks to Our Sponsors! Wooden Indian Tobacco Shop www.woodenindiantobacco.com All Saints Cigars www.allsaintscigars.com West Tampa...

West Tampa has put out some great cigars in its one year career so far. The Red is a medium-full bodied smoke, with delicious flavors, reliable construction, and easy price point. be sure to visit www.greatcigarreviews.com for a full written review

Great to be back! PCA was fantastic, and there are many interviews to come! Follow on Instagram, Facebook, and don't forget to subscribe! And be sure to visit www.greatcigarreviews.com Thanks to our Sponsors: Wooden Indian Tobacco Shop www.woodenindiantobacco.com All Saints Cigars www.allsaintscigars.com West Tampa Tobacco Company www.westtampatobacco.com Sheepdog Production www.sheepdogproduc...

Great Cigars updates, including BIG NEWS if you haven't heard. Take a listen and smoke a cigar. New Segment - Wooden Indian WIT: Send us a story, joke, or experience you remember from your local lounge that you think is funny or memorable. Send all entries through the CONTACT page at www.greatcigarreviews.com - The winner gets a prize! Thanks to Our Sponsors! Wooden Indian Tobacco Shop www.woo...

So thankful to have a tobacco legend like Rick Rodriguez on the show for an interview! Rick talks about his life in the cigar world, what it's like to be a master blender, and a prominent advocate for the cigar community. If you haven't tried it already, be sure to smoke the West Tampa Red, being shift nationwide right now. Submit Wooden Indian Lounge WIT to jim@greatcigarreviews.com and t...

The La Gloria Cubana Corojo De Oro features a complex construction, delicious flavor profile, and nostalgic presentation. It is definitely worth an add to your home humidor. Be sure to visit www.greatcigarreviews.com for the full review of the La Gloria Cubana Corojo De Oro

Hey Guys, this episode dives into cigar wrapper basics, the different characteristics of each wrapper, flavor profiles, and pairing options. I also put some great examples of cigars with these wrappers, so definitely give them a try. New gear and a new segment are coming! Send in a funny story or joke you heard in your local lounge, and it could be broadcasted on the next episode of the Great Ciga...

An update on all things coming to the Great Cigars Podcast, including interviews, reviews, and events. We've had some wonderful people on this show, and plan to have many more. While it's not in the episode, there will also be some new segments coming to the Great Cigars Podcast, so stay tuned! For more information on upcoming events, reviews, and gear, be sure to visit www.greatcigarrevie...

Punch has been around for ages, and their cigars never fail to bring great flavor and a great price. The Knuckle Buster Habano is priced to be an everyday smoke, but has the characteristics of a truly premium cigar. Listen to this week's Cigar Spotlight, and consider smoking the Knuckle Buster Habano, and adding it into your repertoire. TO read the written review, be sure to visit www.greatcig...

Cigar reps can go unappreciated in the cigar community. However, Rami Dakko, rep for General Cigars, and one of my best friends, brings laughter, personality, and memorable experiences to every shop he visits. In this episode of the Great Cigars Podcast, I have a great interview with Rami, and we talk about everything from cigars, to cars, to peanut butter. Enjoy the episode, and for more informat...

Vicente Blends are new to the cigar industry, and have already put out a few powerhouse blends. Take a listen to this edition of the Great Cigars Cigar Spotlight, and consider smoking the Palladium V the next time you want to treat yourself. You can find a more in depth written review of the Vicente Palladium V at www.greatcigarreviews.com If you would like to try the Palladium V, or any other lux...

The Rojas Unfinished Business is a new personal favorite from the Rojas catalog. Take a listen to this edition of the Great Cigars Cigar Spotlight, and be sure to read the review on www.greatcigarreviews.com If you would like to try the Rojas Unfinished Business, or any other cigar from the Rojas catalog, be sure to visit www.woodenindiantobacco.com Thanks to the Wooden Indian Tobacco Shop for spo...

Matt Melito had been in the industry for a while now, and knows a lot of the ins and outs of the cigar industry, cigar tastings, and the cigar community. Great friend of mine, he's TRULY a special guest on the podcast. For more information, visit www.greatcigarreviews.com Thanks to Our Sponsors Wooden Indian Tobacco www.woodenindiantobacco.com All Saints Cigars www.allsaintscigars.com Sheepdog...

Andrew Thorp King is an author, music aficionado, lover of bourbon, and enjoyer of great cigars. This interview delves into his book, Failure Rules! and the path that led him to learn how failure can be a great teacher, motivator, and asset. You can check out all of Andrew Thorp King's work in the link below. www.andrewthorpking.com On a separate note, this was the first episode to be recorded...

The Liga Privada Pancetta is a Wooden Indian Exclusive from Drew Estate Cigars, for being a Liga Privada Lounge. This cigar pays homage to Wooden Indian's  loyalty and ever-growing relationship with Drew Estate Cigars. The Pancetta is a great smoke, and well worth adding to your humidor. If you would like to try the Pancetta, or anything else from Drew Estate's catalog, be sure to visit www.w...

David Mayer and the Wooden Indian Tobacco shop have become a household, or loungehold, name in the cigar world. Take a peak in the life of Dave, along with his experience in the cigar industry, and being a huge advocate for the cigar community. Dave and the Wooden Indian Tobacco Shop were the inspiration for this podcast, this website, this community. It was an honor to interview him, and enjoy a...

The Charter Oak Maduro by Foundation has a great flavor profile at a budget friendly price

Lounge Rules are important. Most rules are the same for many, but some lounges have their own. Spoken or unspoken, lounge rules separate a civilized, relaxed lounge, from a debate hall. Enjoy this episode of the Great Cigars Podcast, and make sure to visit greatcigarreviews.com for more information.  Thanks to our Sponsors Wooden Indian Tobacco Shop www.woodenindiantobacco.com All Saints Ciga...

The West Tampa Attic Toro features a great construction, with a wonderful flavor profile. Take a listen, or see the written review of the West Tampa Attic on greatcigarreviews.com If you'd like to try the West Tampa Attic, or anything else from the West Tampa Tobacco Co., you can order from woodenindiantobacco.com, and we'll ship it right to your door.

Cigars and sports are one of those things that go hand in hand. Between, watching, playing, or tailgating, sports are best enjoyed with cigars. I touch on the relationship in this episode a bit, and of course, talk about the Eagles going to the Super Bowl. For more information, or if you have suggestions for the show, make sure you visit www.greatcigarreviews.com Thanks to our sponsors:  Wood...

This weeks episode of Cigar Spotlight features the All Saints Habano. This cigar is perfect for a beginner, intermediate, or veteran cigar smoker. To read the full review of the All Saints Habano, go to greatcigarreviews.com Thanks to Wooden Indian Tobacco Shop and All Saints Cigars for sponsoring the Great Cigars Podcast, and this edition of Cigar Spotlight. 

In this episode of the Great Cigars Podcast, I talk about the pairing and relationship between cigars, bourbon, and music. Music can play a key role in the cigar smoking experience, and helps involve all five senses in the process. Enjoy the episode, and listen to some great music with your next cigar.  For more information, you can go to www.greatcigarreviews.com Thanks to our Sponsors:&nbsp...

This episode is a recap of Great Cigars in 2022, including the trip to Texas, hitting 2K followers on Instagram, and, of course, starting this podcast. While the outside world may have been a bit of a mess, the cigar world had a lot of prosperity, and the cigar community grew a little in each lounge across the nation. Stay Smokey in 2023, and thanks for the support.  Make sure to check out th...

Merry Christmas and Happy Yule! This episode is cutting it close to Christmas, but here are some great gift ideas for your favorite cigar smoker. Everything from cigars to accessories, holistic goods and patches, books and booze, this podcast will be sure to give some inspiration for your next memorable gift. For some really great gifts, reviews, and where to find the best lounges, visit greatciga...

This episode scratches the surface of the importance of cigar lounges, and the place they hold in the cigar community. Cigar Lounges are the glue that holds the world of cigars together, so make sure yours is a good one. Make sure to check out greatcigarreviews.com and follow Great Cigars on Instagram for new reviews and updates on certified lounges. Thanks to our sponsors:  Wooden Indian Tob...