Smokin Tabacco

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - On this episode, Matt and Kevin talk with Rob Dietrich of Blackened American Whiskey, the brand that is most commonly known as Metallica's brand of whisky. He is the master distiller and we talk a lot about the process of distilling, making whiskey and now working with Drew Estate on the Blackened M81 and S84 cigars. Tune in now for more! Visit www.2GuysCi...

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - On this episode, Matt and Kevin talk with Joshua Haburksy, the new Executive Director of the Premium Cigar Association. We talk in detail about Tobacco 21, FDA regulation, Generational Tobacco Bans (GTB) and the 2025 PCA trade show in New Orleans. This is a show that you should not miss as it explains some of the dangers of losing tobacco to the government...

Brought to you by Drew Estate: On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt, Kevin and Coop discuss Coop's trip to Italy, Kevin's trip to Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival, and Jon Carneys new venture with Bentley Tobacco. Tune in to hear all of the juicy details!  Don't forget to visit www.smokintabacco.com to contact us and for more news, reviews and updates from the cigar industry and while you'...

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - On this episode, Kevin returns to the show and the guys welcome industry veteran Michael Giannini of Quality Importers Trading Company to the show to showcase some of the exciting products from brands such as Xikar, Palio and more. Michael also talks about the new Conspiracy cigar band and even talks about their Wine brand that recently launched. Tune in n...

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - On this episode, Matt welcomes Arnold Serafin of Serafin de Cuba and Jose Blanco of Arturo Fuente to the show for one is perhaps one of the best episodes we have ever had. There is nothing better than getting Jose Blanco on the air. Tune in now and do not miss this great episode! Visit www.2GuysCigars.com for the best selection of in the industry! Accessor...

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - On this episode, Matt welcomes Anto of JM Tobacco. The guys talk about JM's history in the business, having been around for thirty years even though sometimes they seem like they don't have the recognition of a thirty year old company. Learn more about this brand right now and see what they have to offer! Visit www.2GuysCigars.com for the best selection of...

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - On this episode, Matt welcomes James Brown of Black Label Trading Company, Black Works Studio, and Fabrica Oveja Negra to the show. James has been working on some very cool and exciting projects over the years and Matt has been waiting to chat with him about what makes them different from everyone else and where that passion comes from. Tune in to learn mo...

Brought to you by Drew Estate: On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt and Coop discuss the conversation of industry staff departures before starting a mid-year check in of the year where they talk about what has been good, what hasn't and all other things that have happened so far before talking about potential outcomes at the end of the year. Don't forget to visit www.smokintabacco.com t...

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt welcomes on industry veteran Bobby Newman of J.C. Newman! Bobby shares some old stories with us as well as plenty of interesting historic anecdotes and tidbits of information that will surely teach you something new! Bobby also speaks on what J.C. Newman has been keeping busy with in the last few years which is truly amazing. Visit www.2Guys...

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Kevin welcome Izola "Izzy" woods from Drew Estate onto the show for her first visit to talk bout all things DE and what is to come this year including details on the Barn Smoker, Family Reunion and what cigar Izzy feels is the most underrated cigar from Drew Estate that you MUST smoke and check out today if you haven't already. Izzy brou...

Brought to you by Drew Estate: On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt, Kevin and Coop discuss Jon Carney's departure from La Flor Dominicana, the Traveling Cigar Roadshow and Coops five part submarine sandwich reviews after he recently published a Subway sub review. Tune in for yet another great conversation from the Spare Notes crew! Don't forget to visit www.smokintabacco.com to contact...

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Kevin start off the show talking about the biggest story of the year, Jonathan Carney & La Flor Dominicana Part Ways before welcoming Jon back to the show for his first public appearance since the news broke on Smokin Tabacco. Tune in for some words from Jon as we also celebrate the Fourth of July! Visit www.2GuysCigars.com for the b...

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt hosts Willy Marante of La Aurora to talk about cigars and...maybe some basketball. Who knows? They guys smoke the new La Aurora 120 in celebration of the company's 120th Anniversary. Visit www.2GuysCigars.com for the best selection of in the industry! Accessories provided by S.T. Dupont - Be Exceptional Micallef Black - It's a black out!

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Kevin host Aaron Michaelis of Flint Knoll Winery. They talk about the Flint Knoll Macanudo collaboration as well as what got Aaron into cigars and what led him to start his own winery. Tune in for a great interview you don't want to miss! Visit www.2GuysCigars.com for the best selection of in the industry! Accessories provided by S.T. Du...

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Kevin celebrate the 2024 Smokin Tabacco CFCF Raffle and announce all the winners as well as the final total raised. It was another great and successful year and we want to thank everyone who helped make it happen! Click here to see our final total!- https://go.rallyup.com/a55f78/Campaign/Details   Visit www.2GuysCigars.com for the best s...

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Kevin welcome Nicholas Perdomo on the show for the first time to talk about Perdomo 30th Anniversary and what is to come as the torch slowly gets passed down. Tune in for an episode you won't want to miss! Click here to donate and get raffle tickets! - https://go.rallyup.com/a55f78/Campaign/Details   Visit www.2GuysCigars.com for the bes...

Brought to you by Drew Estate: On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt, Kevin and Coop discuss the 2024 Smokin Tabacco CFCF Fundraiser and answer questions from the audience as well as hold a small contest during the live taping. They also discuss the state of the industry being in what is one of the quietest periods in a long time due mostly to the fact that most of the major events of th...

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Kevin talk about the 2024 Smokin Tabacco CFCF Raffle Fundraiser and announce someone's, answer questions we have received and discuss the event further.  Click here to donate and get raffle tickets! - https://go.rallyup.com/a55f78/Campaign/Details   Visit www.2GuysCigars.com for the best selection of in the industry! Accessories provided...

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Kevin welcome Litto Gomez Jr. back to the show to discuss how it's going getting into the family business. Litto discusses possible developments on Solis and talks about what it is like being part of the new wave of generational family to enter the industry. We also talk about the current running of our 2024 CFCF Raffle! Click here to do...

Brought to you by Drew Estate: On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt and Coop discuss some of the staff changes in the cigar industry, Coop's visit to Tampa for Carlito Fuente's 70th birthday party and more! Tune in now to hear all about it! We also talk about the current running of our 2024 CFCF Raffle! Click here to donate and get raffle tickets! - https://go.rallyup.com/a55f78/Campaig...

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt welcomes on David Swinburne of Sans Pareil and they talk about who this brand is and what they are all about. They also work exclusively with Jochy Blanco for manufacturing. We also talk about the current running of our 2024 CFCF Raffle! Click here to donate and get raffle tickets! - https://go.rallyup.com/a55f78/Campaign/Details   Visit www...

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Kevin let their wives blind pick some cigars for them and they smoke together on the show and try to guess what the ladies came up with! This is always a fun exercise for any cigar smoker. Tune in to hear what the boys thought they were smoking before finding out at the end. We also talk about the current running of our 2024 CFCF Raffle!...

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Kevin help introduce 3 Leaf Cigars and welcome Erik Wentworth back to the industry. Erik previously worked for Hammer & Sickle cigars before the went out of business. Don't forget to Like and Subscribe and visit www.smokintabacco.com for more news and updates from the cigar industry. Visit www.2GuysCigars.com for the best selection o...

Brought to you by Drew Estate: On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt, Kevin, and Coop do a full recap of the 2024 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show in Las Vegas. Tune in to hear the good, the bad, and the ugly from the show. Don't forget to visit www.smokintabacco.com to contact us and for more news, reviews and updates from the cigar industry and while you're at it, LIKE and SUBSCRIB...

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Kevin welcome Pete Johnson of Tatuaje back to the show to talk about what keeps him busy in the office as well as with what products he is working on. We talk about what we saw him display at PCA and end the show talking about humidity control. Tune in and maybe learn something new! Don't forget to Like and Subscribe and visit www.smokin...