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Coming in at #19 Cigar of the Year for 2025 is the Fuente Fuente OpusX La Edición De La Sociedad from the OpusX Society. The OpusX Society is a venture started by Manny Iriarte Enterprises. The founder of the company, Manny Iriarte, has long collaborated with Arturo Fuente on packaging, box, and accessory design. Iriarte would launch The OpusX Society as another outlet to cater to OpusX's rabid fan base. This is a separate company from Arturo Fuente, but it nonetheless receives the company's support. The OpusX Society offers accessories and exclusive products featuring original art inspired by the OpusX brand. In 2023, the first OpusX Society Cigar was announced, OpusX La Edición De La Sociedad. This cigar was released to the market late last year. Today's cigar is the debut cigar, and a follow-up is in the works. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-ynY
Coming in at #19 Cigar of the Year for 2025 is the Fuente Fuente OpusX La Edición De La Sociedad from the OpusX Society. The OpusX Society is a venture started by Manny Iriarte Enterprises. The founder of the company, Manny Iriarte, has long collaborated with Arturo Fuente on packaging, box, and accessory design. Iriarte would launch The OpusX Society as another outlet to cater to OpusX's rabid fan base. This is a separate company from Arturo Fuente, but it nonetheless receives the company's support. The OpusX Society offers accessories and exclusive products featuring original art inspired by the OpusX brand. In 2023, the first OpusX Society Cigar was announced, OpusX La Edición De La Sociedad. This cigar was released to the market late last year. Today's cigar is the debut cigar, and a follow-up is in the works. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-ynY
Coming in at #20 Cigar of the Year for 2025 is the Viva La Vida Connecticut Toro by Artesano Del Tobacco. The Viva La Vida Connecticut has been on Artesano Del Tobacco's radar for several years now. One thing the company prides itself on is engaging with customers to find out what they want. One recurring piece of feedback the company received was a request for a Viva La Vida with a Connecticut wrapper. Artesano Del Tobacco then went to work with AJ Fernandez, and the result was Viva La Vida Connecticut. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-ynr
Coming in at #20 Cigar of the Year for 2025 is the Viva La Vida Connecticut Toro by Artesano Del Tobacco. The Viva La Vida Connecticut has been on Artesano Del Tobacco's radar for several years now. One thing the company prides itself on is engaging with customers to find out what they want. One recurring piece of feedback the company received was a request for a Viva La Vida with a Connecticut wrapper. Artesano Del Tobacco then went to work with AJ Fernandez, and the result was Viva La Vida Connecticut. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-ynr
Coming in at #21 Cigar of the Year for 2025 is the Charter Oak Pasquale by Foundation Cigar Company. Charter Oak is one of the core premium brands in the Foundation Cigar portfolio. It's a line that pays homage to owner and founder Nicholas Melillo's Connecticut roots. The Charter Oak CT Shade, CT Broadleaf, and Habano are popular blends have very approachable price points. In 2023, Melillo created a couple of limited production offerings that round out the story. These would be more premium offerings, and each would extend the story of Melillo's Connecticut heritage even more. Known collectively as Charter Oak Especiales, two blends were created. They are named after Melillo's grandfathers. There is a Connecticut Shade offering known as Pegnaturo and the Connecticut Broadleaf known as Pasquale. It's Pasquale that lands on this year's Countdown. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-ymT
Coming in at #21 Cigar of the Year for 2025 is the Charter Oak Pasquale by Foundation Cigar Company. Charter Oak is one of the core premium brands in the Foundation Cigar portfolio. It's a line that pays homage to owner and founder Nicholas Melillo's Connecticut roots. The Charter Oak CT Shade, CT Broadleaf, and Habano are popular blends have very approachable price points. In 2023, Melillo created a couple of limited production offerings that round out the story. These would be more premium offerings, and each would extend the story of Melillo's Connecticut heritage even more. Known collectively as Charter Oak Especiales, two blends were created. They are named after Melillo's grandfathers. There is a Connecticut Shade offering known as Pegnaturo and the Connecticut Broadleaf known as Pasquale. It's Pasquale that lands on this year's Countdown. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-ymT
Coming in at #22 Cigar of the Year for 2025 is the Fiat Lux Tenebrus Limited Edition by Luciano Cigars. Fiat Lux Tenebrus made its debut in 2024, continuing the story of Luciano Cigars' Fiat Lux line. While Fiat Lux is Latin “let there be light”, with the case Tenebrus, it comes at things from a different angle - exploring the journey of “darkness into light”. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-ymD
Coming in at #22 Cigar of the Year for 2025 is the Fiat Lux Tenebrus Limited Edition by Luciano Cigars. Fiat Lux Tenebrus made its debut in 2024, continuing the story of Luciano Cigars' Fiat Lux line. While Fiat Lux is Latin “let there be light”, with the case Tenebrus, it comes at things from a different angle - exploring the journey of “darkness into light”. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-ymD
Coming in at #23 Cigar of the Year for 2025 is the Fratello Arlequín Connecticut Robusto. Arlequín Connecticut is the second blend in the Arlequín series. In 2019, Fratello Cigars released a sampler known as the Fratello Space Pack. In that sampler were two unreleased blends: Sorella and Arlequín. Following the sampler release and based on the feedback received, Sorella and Arlequín were added to the Fratello portfolio. Sorella would be launched in the international market, while Arlequín would focus on the U.S. market. Although the blend remained the same, the Arlequín would be adjusted into a box-pressed format. That original Arlequín was a San Andres wrapped blend. As the name indicates, the Arlequín Connecticut is a Connecticut wrapper. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-ylF
Coming in at #23 Cigar of the Year for 2025 is the Fratello Arlequín Connecticut Robusto. Arlequín Connecticut is the second blend in the Arlequín series. In 2019, Fratello Cigars released a sampler known as the Fratello Space Pack. In that sampler were two unreleased blends: Sorella and Arlequín. Following the sampler release and based on the feedback received, Sorella and Arlequín were added to the Fratello portfolio. Sorella would be launched in the international market, while Arlequín would focus on the U.S. market. Although the blend remained the same, the Arlequín would be adjusted into a box-pressed format. That original Arlequín was a San Andres wrapped blend. As the name indicates, the Arlequín Connecticut is a Connecticut wrapper. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-ylF
For Episode 361, it's Media Panel #22. Tonight, we are honored to be joined by Eric Guttormson of Cigar Dojo and Kevin Shahan of Cigar Prop! The topic is the COTY (Cigar of the Year) lists. We will look into the practices and criteria for what should make a good COTY list. Both Eric and Kevin have unique ways to pick a Cigar of the Year, and we will get their inputs tonight. Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.
For Episode 361, it's Media Panel #22. Tonight, we are honored to be joined by Eric Guttormson of Cigar Dojo and Kevin Shahan of Cigar Prop! The topic is the COTY (Cigar of the Year) lists. We will look into the practices and criteria for what should make a good COTY list. Both Eric and Kevin have unique ways to pick a Cigar of the Year, and we will get their inputs tonight. Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.
Coming in at #24 Cigar of the Year for 2025 is the Montecristo M Toro from Altadis U.S.A. The story of this cigar revolves around an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper, which, according to Altadis U.S.A., has been aged for 20 years. The wrapper came from David Perez of A.S.P., and Rafael Nodal, Vice President of Product Capability for Altadis U.S.A. and AJ Fernandez obtained it and went to work developing a limited production line. The result was the Montecristo M. The Montecristo M is a limited-production line because of the availability of the 20-year-aged wrapper. Given the age and availability of this wrapper, it also becomes one of the more premium Montecristo offerings. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-yln
Coming in at #24 Cigar of the Year for 2025 is the Montecristo M Toro from Altadis U.S.A. The story of this cigar revolves around an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper, which, according to Altadis U.S.A., has been aged for 20 years. The wrapper came from David Perez of A.S.P., and Rafael Nodal, Vice President of Product Capability for Altadis U.S.A. and AJ Fernandez obtained it and went to work developing a limited production line. The result was the Montecristo M. The Montecristo M is a limited-production line because of the availability of the 20-year-aged wrapper. Given the age and availability of this wrapper, it also becomes one of the more premium Montecristo offerings. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-yln
Coming in at #25 Black Label Trading Company Orthodox Toro. Black Label Trading Company was the first brand founded by James Brown. During the early days of Black Label Trading Company, James Brown built a reputation for bold, dark wrapper brands. However, over the past decade, we have seen Brown emerge as one of the industry's top blenders. At the same time, we've seen him expand well beyond bold and dark wrappers and master a wide range of tobaccos and blends. With Orthodox, this blend shows that while Brown has expanded his horizons, he can still mix bold and dark elements. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-yhn
Coming in at #25 Black Label Trading Company Orthodox Toro. Black Label Trading Company was the first brand founded by James Brown. During the early days of Black Label Trading Company, James Brown built a reputation for bold, dark wrapper brands. However, over the past decade, we have seen Brown emerge as one of the industry's top blenders. At the same time, we've seen him expand well beyond bold and dark wrappers and master a wide range of tobaccos and blends. With Orthodox, this blend shows that while Brown has expanded his horizons, he can still mix bold and dark elements. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-yhn
Coming in at #26 Cigar of the Year for 2025 is the El Pulpo Octo Ocho by Artesano Del Tobacco. This is a historic placement on the Cigar Coop Countdown because it marks the first time a culebra has landed on a Cigar Coop Countdown. A culebra consists of three panatela cigars intertwined. Often, the cigars that form a culebra are likened to snakes. In fact, culebra is Spanish for snake. In the case of El Pulpo, this is Artesano Del Tobacco's second brand, but it pays homage to the octopus. Octo Ocho is a mashup of Latin (Octo) and Spanish (Ocho) meaning 8 which are the number of tenacles on a octopus. In the case of Octo Ocho, while it fundamentally retains the culebra concept, the the twisted panatelas in Octo Ocho's case symbolize tentacles of an octopus. It's important to note that this culebra does not have eight tentacles, only three. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-yhg
Coming in at #26 Cigar of the Year for 2025 is the El Pulpo Octo Ocho by Artesano Del Tobacco. This is a historic placement on the Cigar Coop Countdown because it marks the first time a culebra has landed on a Cigar Coop Countdown. A culebra consists of three panatela cigars intertwined. Often, the cigars that form a culebra are likened to snakes. In fact, culebra is Spanish for snake. In the case of El Pulpo, this is Artesano Del Tobacco's second brand, but it pays homage to the octopus. Octo Ocho is a mashup of Latin (Octo) and Spanish (Ocho) meaning 8 which are the number of tenacles on a octopus. In the case of Octo Ocho, while it fundamentally retains the culebra concept, the the twisted panatelas in Octo Ocho's case symbolize tentacles of an octopus. It's important to note that this culebra does not have eight tentacles, only three. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-yhg
Coming in at #27 Cigar of the Year is the Don Julio Sang Bleu Robusto by De Los Reyes Cigars. This is a cigar that comes from De Los Reyes Cigars. Many know De Los Reyes for their Saga brand of cigars. Don Julio is De Los Reyes' more premium brand. Don Julio, pays tribute to Don Julio Samuel Reyes Fermin, a celebrated tobacco grower and a third-generation member of the family. As for the name “Sang Bleu” it means means “blue blood.” The Sang Bleu marks the first core release by De Los Reyes by Don Julio in over a decade. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-yfb
Coming in at #27 Cigar of the Year is the Don Julio Sang Bleu Robusto by De Los Reyes Cigars. This is a cigar that comes from De Los Reyes Cigars. Many know De Los Reyes for their Saga brand of cigars. Don Julio is De Los Reyes' more premium brand. Don Julio, pays tribute to Don Julio Samuel Reyes Fermin, a celebrated tobacco grower and a third-generation member of the family. As for the name “Sang Bleu” it means means “blue blood.” The Sang Bleu marks the first core release by De Los Reyes by Don Julio in over a decade. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-yfb
On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 176, our theme is "Feast or Famine". On this show, Dave and Coop go through artists and their songs where they really is no middle ground. They are either in with artist (feast) or out with the artist (famine). we have our NFL Corner, Pairings, Music News, Cigar News, Developing Palates Review of the Week, and Dave's New Music 45 On this show, Dave smokes the Black Label Trading Company Morphine 2024 Edition Lancero while Coop smokes the Davidoff Maduro Robusto. As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Episode 176 Playlist References Miley Cyrus shares update on godmother Dolly Parton amid health issues Cigar Jukebox Top 50 Developing Palates Team Cigar Review: My Father Blue Robusto
On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 176, our theme is "Feast or Famine". On this show, Dave and Coop go through artists and their songs where they really is no middle ground. They are either in with artist (feast) or out with the artist (famine). we have our NFL Corner, Pairings, Music News, Cigar News, Developing Palates Review of the Week, and Dave's New Music 45 On this show, Dave smokes the Black Label Trading Company Morphine 2024 Edition Lancero while Coop smokes the Davidoff Maduro Robusto. As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Episode 176 Playlist References Miley Cyrus shares update on godmother Dolly Parton amid health issues Cigar Jukebox Top 50 Developing Palates Team Cigar Review: My Father Blue Robusto
Coming in at #28 on the 2025 Cigar of the Year Countdown is the Davidoff Year of the Snake 2025 Lancero. Back in 2012, Davidoff released a cigar called Davidoff Year of the Snake. While not the first Chinese Zodiac cigar by Davidoff, it essentially was the cigar that put Davidoff on the map in terms of Chinese Zodiac releases - and it was Davidoff that could be credited with the craze of Chinese Zodiac cigars. That original Davidoff Year of the Snake is one of the more legendary cigars ever released. On Cigar Coop, this cigar finished as the #2 Cigar of the Year, and #3 Cigar of the Decade 2010-2019. Since that release, Davidoff has gone through a complete Chinese New Year cycle. In late 2024, Davidoff released its second Year of the Snake cigar. This one is an all-new cigar with a new blend. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-yef
Coming in at #28 on the 2025 Cigar of the Year Countdown is the Davidoff Year of the Snake 2025 Lancero. Back in 2012, Davidoff released a cigar called Davidoff Year of the Snake. While not the first Chinese Zodiac cigar by Davidoff, it essentially was the cigar that put Davidoff on the map in terms of Chinese Zodiac releases - and it was Davidoff that could be credited with the craze of Chinese Zodiac cigars. That original Davidoff Year of the Snake is one of the more legendary cigars ever released. On Cigar Coop, this cigar finished as the #2 Cigar of the Year, and #3 Cigar of the Decade 2010-2019. Since that release, Davidoff has gone through a complete Chinese New Year cycle. In late 2024, Davidoff released its second Year of the Snake cigar. This one is an all-new cigar with a new blend. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-yef
Coming in at #29 on the 2025 Cigar of the Year Countdown is the Tatuaje La Riqueza SE 2024 Tuxtla Cazadores. In 2024, Tatuaje Cigars released a pair of cigars under its La Riqueza brand. Dubbed La Riqueza SE 2024, both cigars were released in a Cazadores format. La Riqueza is Connecticut Broadleaf offering that has been a part of the Tatuaje portfolio for over the decade. One of those releases would be a Broadleaf offering, the other would be an extension of Tatuaje's Tuxtla concept. Tuxtla is a series of cigars that Tatuaje has released over the past three years. It involves applying a Mexican San Andrés wrapper to existing Tatuaje offerings. For the La Riqueza SE 2024 Tuxtla, the Broadleaf is replaced by Mexican San Andrés. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-yea
Coming in at #29 on the 2025 Cigar of the Year Countdown is the Tatuaje La Riqueza SE 2024 Tuxtla Cazadores. In 2024, Tatuaje Cigars released a pair of cigars under its La Riqueza brand. Dubbed La Riqueza SE 2024, both cigars were released in a Cazadores format. La Riqueza is Connecticut Broadleaf offering that has been a part of the Tatuaje portfolio for over the decade. One of those releases would be a Broadleaf offering, the other would be an extension of Tatuaje's Tuxtla concept. Tuxtla is a series of cigars that Tatuaje has released over the past three years. It involves applying a Mexican San Andrés wrapper to existing Tatuaje offerings. For the La Riqueza SE 2024 Tuxtla, the Broadleaf is replaced by Mexican San Andrés. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-yea
The 2025 #30 Cigar of the Year is the LH Limited Aniversario. This cigar was released to celebrate ten years of LH Cigars in the U.S. market. Since the early 1990s, owner and blender Nick Syris has been inspired by the artistry of Cuban cigars. In particular, Syris has had an affinity for the Cohiba Siglo VI, a 52-ring-gauge x 150 mm vitola. This size has played a pivotal role in how Syris has approached blending. For his tenth anniversary, Syris decided to create the LH Limited Aniversario using this particular size. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-ye2
The 2025 #30 Cigar of the Year is the LH Limited Aniversario. This cigar was released to celebrate ten years of LH Cigars in the U.S. market. Since the early 1990s, owner and blender Nick Syris has been inspired by the artistry of Cuban cigars. In particular, Syris has had an affinity for the Cohiba Siglo VI, a 52-ring-gauge x 150 mm vitola. This size has played a pivotal role in how Syris has approached blending. For his tenth anniversary, Syris decided to create the LH Limited Aniversario using this particular size. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-ye2
For Episode 360, we are honored to welcome Carlito Fuente of Arturo Fuente and Les Mann of S.T. Dupont. While both have been our guests before, this is the first time we have had the two on the show together. Arturo Fuente and S.T Dupont have a unique relationship, and Carlito and Les have a longtime friendship. This show will deviate a bit from our usual formula, so you will not want to miss this one. This episode features appearances from Jonathan Drew and grammy-award winner/Kennedy Center honoree Arturo Sandoval.
For Episode 360, we are honored to welcome Carlito Fuente of Arturo Fuente and Les Mann of S.T. Dupont. While both have been our guests before, this is the first time we have had the two on the show together. Arturo Fuente and S.T Dupont have a unique relationship, and Carlito and Les have a longtime friendship. This show will deviate a bit from our usual formula, so you will not want to miss this one. This episode features appearances from Jonathan Drew and grammy-award winner/Kennedy Center honoree Arturo Sandoval.
Prime Time Special Edition 184: The Unofficial & Unauthorized Top 25 CA Pre-The results of the CA Top 25 list will either make some in the cigar industry's hopes and dreams come true. In the cases, it will shatter the hopes and dreams of the others. We've assembled members of the Cigar Coop Coalition team for the show. We are joined by guest panelists John McTavish of Developing Palates and Hector Alfonso of Espinosa Cigars. Our approach is unique, and probably the most accurate any in the industry. It's also one of our most controversial shows, but as always we will deliver with the utmost respect.`
Prime Time Special Edition 184: The Unofficial & Unauthorized Top 25 CA Pre-The results of the CA Top 25 list will either make some in the cigar industry's hopes and dreams come true. In the cases, it will shatter the hopes and dreams of the others. We've assembled members of the Cigar Coop Coalition team for the show. We are joined by guest panelists John McTavish of Developing Palates and Hector Alfonso of Espinosa Cigars. Our approach is unique, and probably the most accurate any in the industry. It's also one of our most controversial shows, but as always we will deliver with the utmost respect.`
For Prime Time Jukebox Episode 175, its our inaugural Christmas Music Draft Show. The Christmas Music show has been a staple of Prime Time Jukebox going back over a decade to the Cigar Jukebox show days. This year things get changed up. With this concept, Dave and Coop each draft a playlist of Christmas songs. They will choose from carols, traditional songs, non-traditional songs, and wildcards. Plus we have music news, cigar news, the NFL corner, the Developing Palates Review of the week, and Dave's New Music 45! On this show, Dave smokes the Crowned Heads Announces Blood Medicine B-Positive LE 2025 while Coop smokes the Rocky Patel Winter Collection. As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Episode 175 Playlist References Jimmy Cliff, reggae icon known for hits like 'I Can See Clearly Now,' dies at 81 Jellybean Johnson, Minneapolis Music Pioneer, 'The Time' Drummer and Prince Collaborator, Dead at 69 | IBTimes UK Team Cigar Review: CAO FASA Sombra Toro - Developing Palates Crowned Heads Takes Tennessee Waltz Regular Production and Expands Line Crowned Heads Jericho Hill Gets Packaging Refresh
For Prime Time Jukebox Episode 175, its our inaugural Christmas Music Draft Show. The Christmas Music show has been a staple of Prime Time Jukebox going back over a decade to the Cigar Jukebox show days. This year things get changed up. With this concept, Dave and Coop each draft a playlist of Christmas songs. They will choose from carols, traditional songs, non-traditional songs, and wildcards. Plus we have music news, cigar news, the NFL corner, the Developing Palates Review of the week, and Dave's New Music 45! On this show, Dave smokes the Crowned Heads Announces Blood Medicine B-Positive LE 2025 while Coop smokes the Rocky Patel Winter Collection. As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Episode 175 Playlist References Jimmy Cliff, reggae icon known for hits like 'I Can See Clearly Now,' dies at 81 Jellybean Johnson, Minneapolis Music Pioneer, 'The Time' Drummer and Prince Collaborator, Dead at 69 | IBTimes UK Team Cigar Review: CAO FASA Sombra Toro - Developing Palates Crowned Heads Takes Tennessee Waltz Regular Production and Expands Line Crowned Heads Jericho Hill Gets Packaging Refresh
The one and only Marlon Wayans was in Charlotte NC and hosted an event at Tailored Smoke Cigar Lounge. At the event, Coop had a chance to sit down with Marlon for a very special interview. Coming from a legendary entertainment family.Marlon Wayans has carved out a singular place in American entertainment. He is an endlessly energetic force whose career spans acting, writing, producing, stand-up, and even entrepreneurial ventures like his growing presence in the cigar world. Marlon owns his own cigar company, Liga Tridente. In this interview, Coop looks into Marlon's world from both entertainment and cigars. Plus Marlon takes questions from the audience. This will be a conversation you won't want to miss.
The one and only Marlon Wayans was in Charlotte NC and hosted an event at Tailored Smoke Cigar Lounge. At the event, Coop had a chance to sit down with Marlon for a very special interview. Coming from a legendary entertainment family.Marlon Wayans has carved out a singular place in American entertainment. He is an endlessly energetic force whose career spans acting, writing, producing, stand-up, and even entrepreneurial ventures like his growing presence in the cigar world. Marlon owns his own cigar company, Liga Tridente. In this interview, Coop looks into Marlon's world from both entertainment and cigars. Plus Marlon takes questions from the audience. This will be a conversation you won't want to miss.
For Episode 359, we are honored to welcome back Patrick Lagreid of Halfwheel to the Prime Time Show. Without a doubt Patrick is one of the best and most recognizable journalists in the cigar industry. The work he has done for over a decade with Halfwheel has changed cigar media. There is a lot going on in the cigar business and we will get Patrick's perspectives on it, and plus catch up on what's happening at Halfwheel. Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.
For Episode 359, we are honored to welcome back Patrick Lagreid of Halfwheel to the Prime Time Show. Without a doubt Patrick is one of the best and most recognizable journalists in the cigar industry. The work he has done for over a decade with Halfwheel has changed cigar media. There is a lot going on in the cigar business and we will get Patrick's perspectives on it, and plus catch up on what's happening at Halfwheel. Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.
Tonight on Prime Time Special Edition 183 we welcome Anto Mahroukian, President of JM Tobacco to the SE side of the house. JM Tobacco is a company that has achieved success in the value-priced cigar market, but more recently, they have been expanding their premium brand, Española. Plus, we have our Artesano del Tobacco Under the Sea, Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments.
Tonight on Prime Time Special Edition 183 we welcome Anto Mahroukian, President of JM Tobacco to the SE side of the house. JM Tobacco is a company that has achieved success in the value-priced cigar market, but more recently, they have been expanding their premium brand, Española. Plus, we have our Artesano del Tobacco Under the Sea, Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments.
On Prime Time Episode 358 we welcome Dave West for his Prime Time Show debut. Dave's been known long-time for his time at Small Batch Cigar. Now he is added the title of co-founder of Avowed Cigar Company. Tonight we will get into Dave's story, and learn about the story behind Small Batch Cigar and Avowed Cigars. Plus we have our Florida Sun Grown Beef, Altadis USA The Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, and our Espinosa This Day in Sports History. Our Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segment talks about "Moving the Needle".
On Prime Time Episode 358 we welcome Dave West for his Prime Time Show debut. Dave's been known long-time for his time at Small Batch Cigar. Now he is added the title of co-founder of Avowed Cigar Company. Tonight we will get into Dave's story, and learn about the story behind Small Batch Cigar and Avowed Cigars. Plus we have our Florida Sun Grown Beef, Altadis USA The Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, and our Espinosa This Day in Sports History. Our Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segment talks about "Moving the Needle".
Tonight on Prime Time Special Edition 182 we present the 2025 Non Political Election Night Show. This is an annual tradition on Special Edition where we smoke cigars and follow the election returns and talk election history. We do not debate politics on this show. We ask you leave your politics at the door and join us. Plus, we have our Artesano del Tobacco Under the Sea, Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments.
Tonight on Prime Time Special Edition 182 we present the 2025 Non Political Election Night Show. This is an annual tradition on Special Edition where we smoke cigars and follow the election returns and talk election history. We do not debate politics on this show. We ask you leave your politics at the door and join us. Plus, we have our Artesano del Tobacco Under the Sea, Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments.
For Prime Time Jukebox Episode 174, we explore one of the most unique concepts we've seen in album releases. Back in 1978, the four members of Kiss each recorded a solo album. The solo albums were branded as Kiss albums and released the same day. Tonight, we take a look at this project and why we may never ever see something like this again. Plus we have our NFL Corner, Pairings, Music News, Cigar News, and Dave's New Music 45 As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Episode 174 Playlist
For Prime Time Jukebox Episode 174, we explore one of the most unique concepts we've seen in album releases. Back in 1978, the four members of Kiss each recorded a solo album. The solo albums were branded as Kiss albums and released the same day. Tonight, we take a look at this project and why we may never ever see something like this again. Plus we have our NFL Corner, Pairings, Music News, Cigar News, and Dave's New Music 45 As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Episode 174 Playlist
On Prime Time Episode 357 we welcome back Jay Davis. Jay is the owner and operator of Blue Smoke Dallas located in Dallas, Texas and also serves on the Board of Directors for the Premium Cigar Association (PCA). Jay is always a wealth of information on the cigar industry, and always has candid thoughts. Plus we have our Florida Sun Grown Beef, Altadis USA The Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and our Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segment.
On Prime Time Episode 357 we welcome back Jay Davis. Jay is the owner and operator of Blue Smoke Dallas located in Dallas, Texas and also serves on the Board of Directors for the Premium Cigar Association (PCA). Jay is always a wealth of information on the cigar industry, and always has candid thoughts. Plus we have our Florida Sun Grown Beef, Altadis USA The Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and our Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segment.
For Prime Time Jukebox Episode 173, we welcome David Garofalo of Two Guys Cigars and The Cigar Authority as our guest DJ. It was 40 years ago back in 1985 where David founded Two Guys Cigars (then Two Guys Smoke Shop), and this year he celebrates this incredible milestone. Tonight we look back at the music and artists from the year 1985 when it all started for David. As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Episode 173 Playlist
For Prime Time Jukebox Episode 173, we welcome David Garofalo of Two Guys Cigars and The Cigar Authority as our guest DJ. It was 40 years ago back in 1985 where David founded Two Guys Cigars (then Two Guys Smoke Shop), and this year he celebrates this incredible milestone. Tonight we look back at the music and artists from the year 1985 when it all started for David. As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Episode 173 Playlist
On Prime Time Episode 356 we welcome back Luciano Meirelles, of Consella Group. One of the bigger announcements heading into the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show was Luciano Cigars entering into a joint partnership with Empresa Madeirense de Tabacos SA (EMT) to form Constella Group. Tonight we dive into the happenings of Constella and Luciano Cigars. Plus we have our Florida Sun Grown Beef, Altadis USA The Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and our Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segment.
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