Smokin Tabacco

Brought to you by JC Newman - This week, Matt & Mitchell welcome on Litto Gomez Jr. from La Flor Dominicana who talks about joining the likes of his father and older brother. We talk about the new Solis, which is a cigar Litto Jr. blended. Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE and visit us at www. SmokinTabacco.com for more news, reviews and other info from the industry. For all of your retail ne...

Brought to you by JC Newman - This week, Matt & Mitchell host a pairing episode, each with a cigar and things to pair it with. Matt primarily stayed will all bourbon while Mitchell went to a broader spectrum of things to pair with his cigar. Micallef News: Drew Estate Announces Return to PCA Trade Show in 2024 - https://www.smokintabacco.com/blog-posts/drew-estate-to-return-to-pca-trade-show-in-20...

Brought to you by Drew Estate: This week, Coop is in Miami (again) so we decided to bring Kevin Acuff, the newest member of Smokin Tabacco, on the show to fill in. We continue our Pre-PCA conversation plus more in this fun episode. Don't forget to visit Smokintabacco.com for more news, reviews and updates from the cigar industry and while you're at it, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! Cutters and Lighters prov...

Brought to you by JC Newman - This week, Dean Parsons of Epic Cigars makes his debut to the show and talks about his history in the business as well as an exciting project set to debut at PCA 2023 featuring Chazz Palminteri and the new Bronx Tale Cigars. Micallef News: Drew Estate Announces Return to PCA Trade Show in 2024 - https://www.smokintabacco.com/blog-posts/drew-estate-to-return-to-pca-tra...

Brought to you by JC Newman - This week, Scott Pearce, Executive Director of the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) joins us to talk about the upcoming 2023 PCA Trade Show and Convention as well as the future of the trade show and the current state of affairs on state and federal legislation and taxation updates concerning the industry. Micallef News: Matt Booth and Robert Caldwell to Relaunch LNF La...

Brought to you by Drew Estate: This week, we talk about a wide rang of topics including cigars we have recently enjoyed, some PCA pre-game talk and Matt discusses his disappointment in the lack of effort for the $500 cash prize for the Smokin Tabacco Airport Selfie contest. Anyone is eligible! We talk sports and food as well as we have some serious fun on this more relaxed episode. Don't forget to...

Brought to you by JC Newman - This week, Matt and Garret of How Bout That Cigar join us for our annual PCA Pre-Game show Part 1. We talk about some of the latest announcements that manufactures have made this week alone about their PCA offerings and what manufacturers we each feel will have a strong year. Micallef News: Davidoff Announces Special Gran Toro Limited-Edition & Cutter for Nicaragua Li...

Brought to you by JC Newman - This week, Nate Beck of Boveda stops by to talk about Boveda and what those little brown pouches do and how they work. We discuss the many different ways that Boveda can be used outside of just cigars and discuss proper humidor care and humidity control. Micallef News: Selected Tobacco and United Cigars announce new Alfonso Gran Selection to debut at PCA 2023. - https...

Brought to you by Drew Estate: This week, we talk about the latest updates on PCA 2023 including new announced releases and some information regarding alternative networking options at the show. We also keep tabs on the Celtics-Heat Game 6 throughout the show and at the end, you can catch our reaction to the end of the game live in real time. Jonathan Carney of LFD also makes a surprise appearance...

Brought to you by JC Newman - This week, Klaas Kelner joins us to talk about his new factory Kelner Cigars. Klaas answers questions about blending and working with tobacco and while he can't disclose all of his information right now, he teases somethings about what is to come. Micallef News: Arturo Fuente Suffers Warehouse Fire - https://www.smokintabacco.com/blog-posts/arturo-fuente-loses-warehou...

Brought to you by JC Newman - This week, Jeff and Chris from Amendola Family Cigar Co. join us to talk about their newest project the NYC Series: West Side Story and the two blends that make it up. The boys talk about where the inspiration for this new line comes from and teases there will be more to come. They also talk about how great it has been to work with Martinez Cigars on this project, who...

Brought to you by Drew Estate: This week, we talk about smokers who are brand loyal and try to encourage them to expand their horizons and explore more brands and how sometimes you find a cigar that surprises you. We also discuss proper cleaning of accessories, the professional sports business, early PCA 2023 product announcements, and current rumors around Davidoff. Matt smokes the new Angel Cues...

Brought to you by JC Newman - This week, Jason and Rebecca Faulkenburg of Ash Quarterly return to the show to catch up with us. We discuss what the couple has done to change or add to what they offer and talk about other various industry related things. We also highlight Nicole being featured in their latest issue. Micallef News: Atabey Black Ritos to debut at PCA 2023 - https://www.smokintabacco....

Brought to you by JC Newman - This week, Brandon Marsh of Big Sky Cigars joins us to talk about starting the company and all of the success they have already had in their first few years. Be sure to check out this amazing, Montana-based, up and coming brand. Micallef News: Altadis USA Confirmed for PCA Return - https://www.smokintabacco.com/blog-posts/altadis-usa-returns-to-pca Don't forget to LIK...

Brought to you by JC Newman - This week, we announce the winners of the raffle and celebrate raising $52,840 for CFCF! Carlito and Cynthia Fuente and Dellas Edmisten all come by as well to talk about the foundation and all of the work that has been done over the years to help build it to where it is today. Micallef News: Steve Zengel, the owner and founder of Los Caidos Cigars has passed away. Don...

Brought to you by Drew Estate: This week, we talk about how frustrating it is that some companies fail to live up to expectations when it comes to communications and press releases with he media. We also get into a discussion on how much a cigar actually costs to make and how the tobacco and cigar making process has a different cost than all of the other logistics and marketing costs that are adde...

Brought to you by J.C. Newman - This week Nicole returns to the show to help celebrate all the hard work that has gone into the 2023 Smokin Tabacco CFCF raffle. She also gives a quick update to her pregnancy and how life has been without cigars and alcohol. The gang showcases some of the prizes and fields questions from viewers. Micallef News: Jose Blanco Promoted to Global Brand Ambassador at Art...

Brought to you by J.C. Newman - This week Matt and Mitchell welcome on Aric Bey of Black Star Line Cigars! Aric talks about being a retired firefighter in the city of Chicago and what it is like starting up a brand in the industry. Aric talks to us about early success and what it takes to keep that motivation. We also smoke and talk a lot about perhaps his most popular line, the War Witch. Micalle...

Brought to you by Drew Estate: This week the gang is back for episode number 34. The boys talk about STG returning to the PCA trade show, who else might join next from the big four, and should the PCA charge media more money as a way to keep the media restricted to a small handful? Tune in and listen in on the discussion. Don't forget to visit our CFCF fundraiser page and enter for a chance to win...

Brought to you by J.C. Newman: This week we welcome back Andy Yaffee of Micallef Cigars who recently got engaged! We talk about the changes Micallef continues to make to better themselves and grow and we smoke the new Micallef A and Reata robusto sizes that debuted this week. Andy also gives us his take on the PCA trade show adjustments announced last month. Micallef News: Rojas and United Cigars...

Brought to you by J.C. Newman: This week, Matt and Mitchell welcome on Country music singer and songwriter Dave Gibson who has won multiple CMA awards and written songs for many well known artists in Country music history. Dave performs some songs for us live on the show and talk about his beginnings in music as well as how he came to be a cigar smoker. Micallef News: Breaking during the show on t...

Brought to you by Drew Estate: This week we dive into the Alec Bradley sale that was announced during TPE. Coop fills us in on the Great Smoke and we talk about the PCA moving the 2024 show to March from it usual July showing. Tune in to hear all of the drama unfold. We also talk about how our 2023 Smokin Tabacco CFCF Fundraiser is going and showcase some new prizes. Get your raffle tickets here:...

Brought to you by J.C. Newman - This week Matt and Mitchell welcome on Hector Alfonso of Espinosa Cigars, our 2022 Person of the Year! Hector talks to us about the success of Knuckle Sandwich and how fast it has taken off as well as why this cigar brand is different that other celebrity cigar brands we have seen in the past. We also talk candidly about what it is really like to promote a cigar bra...

Brought to you by J.C. Newman - This week it is our inaugural State of Retail show with David Garofalo of Two Guys Smoke Shop and Jeff Borysiewicz of Corona Cigar Co. The two retail giants speak to a range of topics including what sells the most, what's popular, the FDA and regulatory issues they fear plaguing their businesses, and predictions for the future. This will be an annual show to review...

Brought to you by Drew Estate - This week, Matt and Coop get together to recap the TPE 2023 trade show that Matt and Nicole attended and the 2023 ProCigar Festival that Coop attended. They talk about new products shown and the hits and misses at TPE and the adventures that Coop had in the Dominican at ProCigar. Then finally, they did their re-cap of the 2022 year and awards season and discuss thin...