Smokin Tabacco

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week, Matt and Kevin play host to one of their favorite guests on the show, Matt Booth. Matt joins the show yet again during the week of Veterans Day and sprinkles some info here and there about the new releases released this year and also offers up assurance that certain lines people have been asking for will be making a comeback. Tune in to hear abo...

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week, Mitchell is out sick so Matt plays a solo host to Ed Trevion of Luciano Cigars. Ed talks about what the last year has looked like at Luciano Cigars and talks about building up his sales team, working on new projects and what is to come. We cover all of the new cigars Luciano released in 2023 and the work they do now with ATL Cigar Co. Micallef N...

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week, Steve Saka returns for what he calls redemption after his last appearance didn't go the way he wanted it to. In this episode, which is much longer than our usual shows, Steve opens up about his many releases this year, old ones that may or may night come back and why, and also dishes his thoughts on several other hot topics from the cigar indust...

Brought to you by Drew Estate: On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt and Coop talk about the Phillies as Game 5 of the National League Championship Series unfolds during the show and ends with a Phillies win. We also talk about the news that the Premium Cigar Association has announced it will be dropping membership fees to all media members and will be starting a new and deeper vetting p...

Brought to you by J.C. Newman - This week, Dan Thompson of Micallef Cigars and Micky Pegg of All Saints Cigars both join Matt and Mitchell to talk about their new combined sales team and what that means for the two companies, including if they will work on something together.  Micallef News: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Updates Sobremesa Packaging and Renames Original Line - https://smokintabacco...

Brought to you by J.C. Newman - This week, Michael Cappellini is back for another Toscano Pairing! This week it's the Toscano Master Aged 3 with Coffee and Chocolate and everyone has slightly different versions of each of those. Tune in for a great conversation and to see how well these pairing turned out to be. Micallef News: HVC Announces Black Friday 2023 Don't forget to Like and Subscribe and...

Brought to you by Drew Estate: On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt, Kevin and Coop talk about how cigar reviews differ and debate over whether the price of the cigar should be a major contributing factor of the score. They also talk about companies who can diversify their brands and how it would appear that General Cigar Co. have put out some products recently that all seem to look lik...

Brought to you by J.C. Newman - This week, An Phan of Drew Estate joins us to talk about the big year for the Liga Privada brand, including the H99, as well as the other things Drew Estate has been working on leading up to their return to PCA in 2024. We also are hosting a Drew Estate giveaway that is live until Saturday! Giveaway: https://www.smokintabacco.com/blog-posts/giveaway-drew-estate-swag...

Brought to you by J.C. Newman - This week, Jon Carney stops by in studio to catch up with Smokin Tabacco. We talk about LFD and what is new there plus Jon talks to us about Stan, his artificial intelligence who creates his new voicemails. Micallef News: This week's news segment covers a variety of happenings from the industry on our website. Don't forget to Like and Subscribe and visit www.smokint...

Brought to you by Drew Estate: On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt, Kevin and Coop talk a little bit of baseball, football and what's going on in the industry this week. We touch on the latest Tatuaje Monster Series - the return of the Face. We also dress more comments from the audience. Tune in to hear more as always, you can write to us to as questions or give feedback. Don't forget...

Brought to you by J.C. Newman - This week, Nicole returns to the show and catches up with Matt and Mitchell and slowly start to return to her cigar smoking routine. The gang covers news and a bunch of other topics in this weeks episode, check it out now! Micallef News: This weeks news segment covers a variety of happenings from the industry on our website. Don't forget to Like and Subscribe and vi...

Brought to you by J.C. Newman - This week Matt Mitchell talk to Dan Davison about the upcoming New England Cigar Expo in New Hampshire on September 29th and 30th. Tune in now to hear all about it and what kinds of prizes you can win, people you might see and what other things Dave, Dan and the rest of the Two Guys Smoke Shop crew have in store! Micallef News: This week's news segment covers a vari...

Brought to you by Drew Estate: On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt, Kevin and Coop respond to some comments that were made following the previous episode from the audience which seemed to be directed at Coop but applied to any media person. We also discuss some of the major highlights from the industry that week and announce the winner of the Micallef Black giveaway! Tune in to hear mo...

Brought to you by J.C. Newman - This week Matt and Kevin talk about what new cigars they have smoked this year and discuss which ones might be considered to be on the Top 25 list and even Cigar of the Year. There is also a trend this year with the new cigars this year. We also read some fan mail from the audience. Tune in now to hear all about it! Micallef News: This weeks news segment covers a va...

Brought to you by J.C. Newman - This week, Jack Heyer of Camacho joins us to talk about the new Camacho Broadleaf hitting store shelves next week. He also talks to us about his past endeavors at Alec Bradley, Drew Estate and Cigar Dojo. Jack talks about some interesting things he has written and even provides some conspiracy theories, including one about Rocky Patel. Tune in now to hear all about...

Brought to you by Drew Estate: On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt and Coop celebrate the birth of Matt and Nicole's new baby and smoke some celebratory cigars. The Tatuaje Anarchy NFT is also heavily discussed and the guys talks about how it’s going and how it compares to the LFD Golden NFT from last year. They also get into some the topic of the PCA doing journalistic media coverage...

Brought to you by J.C. Newman - This week, Jose Blanco makes his big return to the show and talks about the FDA ruling, wrapper tobacco and how to taste it, and begins to talk about the trade show before he needs to abruptly leave for a family emergency. Very quickly in his place, Pete Johnson of Tatuaje and Abe Dababneh of Smoke Inn both appear to talk about the new Tatuaje Anarchy NFT. The first...

Brought to you by J.C. Newman - This week, Matt and Mitchell host Michael Herklots of Ferio Tego to talk and smoke the new Summa that just released at the trade show last month. We talk about many different aspects of making cigars, blending and the meaning behind the name of Summa. Tune in to learn more about the process and about the brand everyone is talking about. Micallef News: The First Cohi...

Brought to you by Drew Estate: On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt, Coop and Kevin talk about the FDA ruling handed down by Judge Mehta this week that was a massive victory for the cigar industry. Tune in to hear what that means for the industry and YOU. we also talk about the unique sales partnership between All Saints and Micallef Cigars. Don't forget to visit www.smokintabacco.com f...

Brought to you by J.C. Newman - You may know him from the hit HBO series The Sopranos as Vito Spatafore but what else does Joseph do with him time? Tune in to find out! Micallef News: View our 2023 PCA coverage on our website! Don't forget to Like and Subscribe and visit www. Smokintabacco.com  for more news and updates from the cigar industry. Visit 2GuysCigars for the best selection of in the in...

Brought to you by J.C. Newman - On this episode of The Smokin Tabacco Show, Michael Cappellini returns for another Toscano pairing where we enjoy the Garibaldi and the new Master Aged 4 released just few weeks ago at PCA 2023. The drinks we enjoyed are The Godfather cocktail (bourbon and amaretto) and a Aperol Spritz (Prosecco and Aperol). Tune in to learn something new and enjoy two amazing pairi...

Brought to you by Drew Estate: On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Coop is back and we talk about the PCA show from Coop's perspective as well as a deep conversation concerning various foods and well...some peoples feelings on certain items. Tune in now for more! Don't forget to visit Smokintabacco.com for more news, reviews and updates from the cigar industry and while you're at it, LIKE a...

Brought to you by J.C. Newman - On this episode of The Smokin Tabacco Show, Nick Perdomo Celebrates 30 Years of Perdomo Cigars as we all light up the BRAND NEW Perdomo 30th Anniversary! We talk about what went into making this cigar and how it compares to other cigars in the Perdomo portfolio and take questions from the audience. Perdomo 30th Anniversary will arrive in stores in November.  Check o...

Brought to you by J.C. Newman - Joe Gro from Quality Importers steps in for Jose Blanco who needed to reschedule. Joe talks to us about QI and what exciting new accessories they have brought to the table, including the Palio Pistola. We also have a GIVEAWAY going on!! Tune in for your chance to win a humidor! To enter, let us know your favorite Quality Importers product in the comments and use the...

Brought to you by Drew Estate: This week Matt, Kevin and Mitchell talk about the 2023 PCA Trade Show the they all attended last week. They talk the good, the bad and the not so ugly that took place. We also talk about aged cigars and Mitchell partaking a food eating contest. Listen in to hear what's hot and what's to come! Don't forget to visit www. Smokintabacco.com for more news, reviews and upd...