The Life of Luxe Podcast

A two-part interview with Corona Cigar Co. GM and Beverage Director, From the J.C. Newman Diamond Crown Lounge at Corona Cigar Company in Tampa, FL In this episode Early Christmas Gifts One man’s trash… Different Mash bills The inside scoop on the spirit industry The 3 people who have Tommy’s respect Working for the government Corona’s come up Freezing Cigars Learning from a high end clientele How...

A two-part interview with Corona Cigar Co. GM and Beverage Director Tommy DeAddio. From the J.C. Newman Diamond Crown Lounge at Corona Cigar Company in Tampa, FL On this episode: A lot of Titles Corona Cigar Co is awesome Why Tommy is the Candyman The biggest mistake in Barrel Picking Saying No isn’t a bad thing Tommy’s Barrel Tasting Process Tommy’s Epic Picks Elmer T. Lee  Corona’s Budget Friend...

Life of Luxe, Rare Character and Corona Cigar Tampa Event Recap with Sunny and Edwin “The Fish” from the J.C. Newman Diamond Crown Lounge at Corona Cigar Company in Tampa, FL In this episode: Why Sunny hangs out with Joel Ben’s Reflections on the event Joel’s motivation Cigar NFT’s Birthday Smoke/Breakfast Smoke? What makes Life of Luxe events special? Ben makes a confession about his lack of ciga...

A three-part interview with Rare Character Whiskey Company Co-Founder Pablo Moix, From the J.C. Newman Diamond Crown Lounge at Corona Cigar Company in Tampa, FL On this episode: Inspiration for the Rare Character name Being consistently inconsistent Room for Jazz in Bourbon McDonald’s French Fries and Universal Deliciousness A Design nightmare Pablo’s favorite expressions RIO from Money Heist Unde...

A three-part interview with Rare Character Whiskey Company Co-Founder Pablo Moix, From the J.C. Newman Diamond Crown Lounge at Corona Cigar Company in Tampa, FL On this episode: Getting fired from Cheesecake Factory Pablo’s big break in LA Hustle, Hard Work and learning a lot Inspiration from Kobe Scopa Italian Roots COVID Shutdowns in LA “Dude, Where’s the Sassicaia?” Old Lightning “I don’t know...

A three-part interview with Rare Character Whiskey Company Co-Founder Pablo Moix, From the J.C. Newman Diamond Crown Lounge at Corona Cigar Company in Tampa, FL In This Episode: The best way to fight Jet Lag  Rye for the Bourbon Drinker Restaurants don’t have to be “in between” jobs Hospitality is a passion and makes you better with customer service Get the steak at Scopa…and the meatballs…and the...

In this episode: Joel reflects on the brand as the Life of Luxe turns ten. The definition of Luxe Love of John Mayer 10 Year Anniversary Swag LA Nights and the growth of the brand How Joel got into events Joel is not an influencers Luxe or Sux Segment What’s next for Life of Luxe? A Surprise for Ben On the Menu for this Episode:  Nashville Barrel Company - 6yr, MGP 117 proof Rare Character Life of...

In this episode: Frequently asked questions in the Spirits industry Ryan Seacrest’s career Scotch is from Scotland and other peaty tid-bits Tasting by proof Do you finish whiskey because it sucks? Or to gain market share? On-air Staves and Grain barrel pick for Life of Luxe On the Menu for this Episode:  Wolves American Malt Whiskey Lot 1, 7 year/110 proof Rare Character Kentucky Straight Malt Whi...

In this episode: Ben recaps his 40th birthday trip to Pebble Beach Spanish Bay Fire Pits and overpriced cigars Cigar hangovers Genesis of Joel’s passion for cigars Cigar culture Joel’s favorite cigar producers Tips for hitting up a cigar store Cigar Ettiquite  Luxe or Sux Segment Cigar and drink pairings Upcoming Life of Luxe events On the Menu for this Episode:  Life of Luxe - Poor man’s Pappy re...

In this Episode:  Ben and Joel get intimate with Wine Wine as a representation of people Why wine delivery sucks Our favorite wines of all time $50 and $100 bottles that mean something to us Luxe or Sux segment  Greek Mythology and The Judgment of Paris On the Menu for this Episode:  2016 Fisher Vineyards Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon  2017 Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018...

In this episode: Ben's Dilemma  Joel's Trip to see the 'Candyman' in Tampa, Fl. Store Picks 'Luxe or Sucks' Segment Joel's visit to the Nashville Barrel Company and they try his potential barrel picks  On the Menu for this Episode:  Russel's Reserve Private Barrel Selection Single Barrel - Selected by the Old Hickory Whiskey Bar in Pensacola, Fl. Michter&apo...