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Smoke Night LIVE – Regional Cuisine with Rafael Nodal by Cigar Dojo

Bill Ives and Juan Cancel reunite on this episode of Smoke Night LIVE. Ten years ago, Bill and Juan were Cigar Dojo members and cigar enthusiasts who decided to start a cigar brand named Cubariqueño, also known as Protocol. They quickly became one of the most popular brands on the market, paying homage to police officers worldwide. Since then, the company has undergone many changes, including Bill leaving to focus on his career in law enforcement. On this show, Juan and Bill reunite for the first time to reminisce and discuss Protocol's wild history over the past decade.

PCA 2025 First Impressions Show by Cigar Dojo

Send us a textEver wondered what self-storage has to do with cigars, bourbon, and life's little pleasures? In this episode Scott Meyers and Doug Downs dive into a passionate discussion about the finer things in life – cigars, bourbon, and the importance of proper storage for both. Scott shares his journey of discovering the art of cigars and bourbon pairings, exploring how both are more than just indulgences – they're celebrations of life, community, and craftsmanship. From the art of cigar rolling to the perfect bourbon match, they explain how self-storage and cigar storage have more in common than you might think, all while making sure your cigars stay fresh for the next celebration.Listen For10:13 The Importance of Hand-Rolled Cigars13:09 Understanding Cigar Sizes: A Cigar 10116:23 The $1.3 Million Cigar26:47 Humidity and Temperature Control for Cigars28:36 Quick Fix for a Dry Cigar32:19 The Art of Pairing Bourbon with CigarsWhere to Buy Quality Cigars Online:Famous Smoke Shop (www.famous-smoke.com) – Great selection and deals.Cigars International (www.cigarsinternational.com) – Bulk discounts and sampler packs.Thompson Cigar (www.thompsoncigar.com) – Subscription services and discounts.JRCigars (www.jrcigars.com) – One of the oldest and most trusted retailers.Atlantic Cigar (www.atlanticcigar.com) – Rare and limited cigars available.Cigars Direct – www.cigarsdirect.comTop Sources for Reviews & Ratings:Cigar Aficionado (www.cigaraficionado.com) – The industry leader in ratings.Halfwheel (www.halfwheel.com) – Deep-dive, detailed cigar reviews.Cigar Dojo (www.cigardojo.com) – Community-driven reviews.Reddit r/cigars (www.reddit.com/r/cigars) – User-generated cigar reviews and discussions.Leave a positive rating for this podcast with one clickCONNECT WITH USWebsite | You Tube | Facebook | X | LinkedIn | InstagramFollow so you never miss a NEW episode! Leave us an honest rating and review on Apple or Spotify.https://selfstorageinvesting.com/

In this episode, Cigar Dojo welcomes Oliver Nivaud, Director of Sales and Marketing at United Cigars. Join us for an in-depth conversation with Nivaud, who will be in-studio for this special interview. Oliver leads the team behind some of the most interesting cigar brands in the industry, including the Firecracker series, Atabey, Byron, Red Anchor, and the recently launched Gold Star line.

Join us as John and Aaron recap 2024 along with Eric Guttormson from Cigar Dojo and William Cooper from Cigar Coop.

Smoke Night LIVE – Round Table Rants by Cigar Dojo

Flavor Odyssey – Drew Estate Pairings by Cigar Dojo

Marketing your business on a budget?  In this episode, Michael Herklots shares how he used the power of storytelling and personal branding to build his luxury cigar business from the ground up. Michael has worked in the Premium Cigar Industry since 1999. He served as Vice President of Nat Sherman International, responsible for creating and maintaining the company's portfolio of premium cigars, pipe tobaccos, and accessories. Most recently, he is the co-founder of Ferio Tego, which has been named the “Brand of the Year” by Cigar Dojo and “New Company of the Year” by Halfwheel.  Michael is a Certified Master Tobacconist by Tobacconist University and a thoughtful business leader with 20 years of experience in specialty retail and wholesale luxury goods.  The Power of Storytelling When Michael and his co-founder decided to launch a cigar company during COVID-19, there was no shortage of obstacles. Aside from the challenge of selling cigars during a respiratory pandemic, they also had limited capital. Without the budget to hire a marketing team or ad agency, they leaned on something more powerful: their story.  Over and over again, they told the story of Ferio Tego, their backgrounds in the cigar industry, and their vision for the brand. Both Michael and his co-founder Brendon Scott had plenty of connections in the cigar world, but they took a unique approach to every conversation. Every time they met with a potential partner, they would lean into different aspects of their story. For instance, smaller companies were more likely to relate to their story of bootstrapping the business from the ground up, while larger companies wanted to see the data and volume.  Innovate the Process, Not the Product In today's fast-paced world, many companies shift their marketing and add new products every week–but ultimately, that hurts your brand recognition and makes it harder for retailers to sell your products. The more consistent you stay, the greater the chance consumers will start to relate to and remember your brand.  While the Ferio Tego brand is consistent, Michael is constantly innovating other aspects of the business. He and his co-founder have taken a unique approach in partnering with other cigar companies. They now have factories in multiple countries without the overhead of managing their own warehouses. Enjoy this episode with founder Michael Herklots… Soundbytes 17:46-18:30 “New businesses, we don't have a marketing budget, we don't have an advertising agency. We don't have four people who are building decks on what is Ferio Tego and what isn't Ferio Tego and creating all of those thoughtful pyramids. Who has time for that? We're fighting for our lives every day, trying to get another sale. And so what we lack in that sophisticated, deep infrastructure of brand, we have what a lot of those departments crave and try to create which is the absolute authentic story of time served and process and how we do things.” 19:20-19:37 “What they are trying to do is to create brands that feel authentic, whereas we have, just as a consequence of being a small startup, we're creating a brand that is authentic. What you see is what you get.” 27:09-27:37  “As a Brand Builder and a storyteller, it's incumbent on me to tell the same story over and over and over again consistently, so that you as a retailer, can tell the same story over and over to your consumers. The consumers can learn that story and share it with their peers, and by the time they learn it, they can catch back up with the brand, and we're still singing the same song. We've abandoned that in so many industries.”  54:04-54:50 “There are times when you look at something that just seems so overwhelming, whether it's something as small as playing a gig, or something as big as launching a company. And to get over the hump of it, I have to believe that the opportunity and the idea and the consideration–all of the work has been done for a reason. All those opportunities are lined up for a reason and therefore I have to have faith that this is meant to be.”  Quotes “They're trying to create brands that feel authentic, whereas we, as a consequence of being a small startup, are creating a brand that is authentic.” “As a Brand Builder and a storyteller, it's incumbent on me to tell the same story over and over and over again consistently.” “It's become innovative to go back to building the brand.” “It's probably naive to think that it's possible to be everything to everyone. What I try to do is be something to everyone.” “I don't know anyone who would consider themselves an expert. Even the most famous, most successful are still practicing all the time.” “You have to live within what's authentic to you and let your audience find you.” Links mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Ferio Tego cigars: https://www.feriotego.com/ Connect with Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelherklots/ 

The Hollow Down Cigar Lounge, Episode #34. Cigar: Cigar Dojo / Black Star Line Yasuke. Topics: CFW Donation Drive, Black Star Line, Kevin Shahan, Cigar Prop, Tasting Notes & More! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehollowdown/support

Smoke Night LIVE – Side Dish Bracket Challenge by Cigar Dojo

Flavor Odyssey – Aganorsa Leaf Pairings by Cigar Dojo

Smoke Night LIVE – Honest Abe Ranks Halloween Candy by Cigar Dojo

Cigar Dojo has crafted some of the most epic cigar collaborations over the years, and this week on Flavor Odyssey, your hosts Robby and Randy explore the best drink pairings for these legendary releases. The journey up the Dojoverse all-time leaderboard continues this week, so grab any Dojo cigar, a drink, and join the fun! Pairings Randy: Cinnamon Maple Whiskey Sour & ReviveR (2021)

Aric Bey, owner and operator of Black Star Line Cigars, joins us in the studio to discuss the brand-new limited edition Yasuke, the latest collaboration between BSL and Cigar Dojo. We'll dive into the creative process behind this legendary project and explore everything else happening with Aric and Black Star Line.

Smoke Night LIVE – The World According to Johnny Smokes by Cigar Dojo

In this episode, we sit down with **Sensei Eric** from **Cigar Dojo** to break down their recent **industry fantasy draft**, where—shockingly—**Powstanie** was left out. Was it a calculated snub, or just a personal vendetta? We dive into the juicy details!    Mike opens up about his kids' emotional growth, sharing some heartfelt moments, and we cover **industry news** like no one else can. Oh, and for those wondering—**no Phil this week**... he's off on a **gay cruise**.

This week on Smoke Night LIVE, Enrique Seijas will join us at Dojo studios for an in-depth interview. Enrique, the co-owner of Matilde Cigars, is also the son of the renowned blender José Seijas. He will be in-studio to discuss the challenges of running a burgeoning boutique cigar brand that has received high praise from Cigar Dojo.

The Alpha Dog is back! This week, the Dojo announced the upcoming Knuckle Sandwich STRIKE FORCE, a collaboration between Cigar Dojo, Smoke Inn, Guy Fieri, and Espinosa Premium Cigars. Erik Espinosa joins the show to discuss the project as well as everything else that's going on at Espinosa Premium Cigars.

Listen in as we welcome Randy Griggs from Cigar Dojo and Matt Tabacco from Smokin' Tabacco to Episode 239 of HBTC Live! We talk about the ups and downs of the 2024 PCA Trade Show, and much more!   Visit our website, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube Channel. #HBTCigar #HowBoutThatCigar #Cigars #PremiumCigars #CigarPodcast #CigarShow #HBTCLive #PremiumTobacco #CigarLife #CigarCulture #BOTL #SOTL #ISmokeCigars #BurnCigarsNotBridges

Leap Day — or as the Samurai say: Uru Doshi — only comes once every four years. This is also true for Cigar Dojo and Alec Bradley's Uru Doshi collaboration, which goes on sale at noon (EST) 02-29-2024 exclusively at Smoke Inn. On this special Thursday edition of Smoke Night LIVE, we are joined by Bradley Rubin, Abe Dababneh, and Alex Tavella to discuss this rare event and much much more. Also, we will pick the winner of the customized RabbitAir A3 air purifier at the end of the show, so make sure to tune in!

Welcome to the latest episode of the Cigar Hustlers Podcast, where we bring you the latest buzz from the world of cigars. In this episode, we dive deep into the premium cigar industry, exploring exciting developments, exclusive releases, and even a touch of drama.   First on the list, we discuss Tatuaje's highly anticipated shipment of PCA 2023 exclusives. Find out what makes these cigars special and why they're generating so much buzz in the cigar community.   Then, we unravel the price hikes coming from Bellatto, Caldwell, and Lost&Found, set to take effect on April 1. What factors are driving these increases, and how will they impact cigar enthusiasts?   Get ready for the scoop on La Aurora's upcoming release of Puro Vintage 2014 at PCA 2024. Learn about the flavors, craftsmanship, and the excitement surrounding this much-anticipated launch.   In a special phone interview, we connect with Mike Rosales of Roma Craft Cigars. Gain insights into the world of cigar crafting, industry trends, and what makes Roma Craft stand out.   Breaking news from Taipei – Club Macanudo is set to open its doors this month. Explore the expanding global footprint of this iconic cigar club and what it means for the cigar scene in Taiwan.   Foundation Cigar Co. takes center stage as they rebrand Metapa as Aksum. Uncover the inspiration behind the rebranding and what enthusiasts can expect from this transformation.   E.P. Carrillo makes a bold move by renaming Tabacalera La Alianza S.A. to Casa Lucio Marieles, or as they say, Casa Carrillo. Discover the story behind this name change and the significance it holds for the renowned Dominican factory.   Shifting gears to Florida, a tragic incident involving a venomous lizard takes a somber turn. Hear the details surrounding the unfortunate demise of a Floridaman who kept a Gila monster as an illegal pet. And finally, we close with a bit of humor from Pro Cigar Dominican Republic – a memorable closure marked by fashion faux pas. Delve into the amusing stories of William "Cigar-Coop" Cooper and Eric Gutterson from Cigar Dojo, making waves with their fashion choices at this year's event.   Tune in for an episode packed with exclusive releases, industry insights, and a touch of the unexpected. This is the Cigar Hustlers Podcast – where the world of cigars comes to life!

Join us as John and Aaron recap 2023 along with Eric Guttormson from Cigar Dojo and William Cooper from Cigar Coop.

From construction, to flavors, to fermentation, the guys break down all of the factors that unequivocally mean that your cigar is a bad one. Did they miss anything? Let us know in the comments. Also, they smoke the Stillwell Star from Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust and were joined by Cigar Dojo's Eric Guttormson to discuss the upcoming Top 25 lists.

'Tis the season of giving, and the spirit of Christmas and the holidays have us in the giving mood. Tune in to this episode of Smoke Night LIVE for your chance to win one of three great prizes from Cigar Dojo. Each prize features 10 cigars and some awesome SWAG to fill your stocking!

Tonight it's our 11th installment of our cigar industry panel. This is where we bring in different people from different segments of the cigar industry to discuss cigar industry topics.  Tonight's panelists joining Aaron and Coop are: Jay Davis, Blue Smoke of Dallas; Eric Guttormson of Cigar Dojo; and Erron Nielsen of the Cigar Coop Coalition. We will challenge our panelists and get their opinions on a wide variety of topics. Tonight's cigar industry panel topics include: Pricing and discounting of cigars Accessories (Cutters, Lighters, and Storage units) of Choice Single Store and event only releases (Coop's favorite topic!) A series of rapid fire questions including: who needs a new release, who shouldn't do a new release, who needs a packaging refresh, why the cigar industry is obsessed with loud music at events, and more. Plus, we will have our FSG Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

Tonight it's our 11th installment of our cigar industry panel. This is where we bring in different people from different segments of the cigar industry to discuss cigar industry topics.  Tonight's panelists joining Aaron and Coop are: Jay Davis, Blue Smoke of Dallas; Eric Guttormson of Cigar Dojo; and Erron Nielsen of the Cigar Coop Coalition. We will challenge our panelists and get their opinions on a wide variety of topics. Tonight's cigar industry panel topics include: Pricing and discounting of cigars Accessories (Cutters, Lighters, and Storage units) of Choice Single Store and event only releases (Coop's favorite topic!) A series of rapid fire questions including: who needs a new release, who shouldn't do a new release, who needs a packaging refresh, why the cigar industry is obsessed with loud music at events, and more. Plus, we will have our FSG Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

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 it! Micallef News: This weeks news segment covers a variety of happenings from the industry on our website. We are also giving away a box of Micallef Black, make sure to head to the website now to sign up! - https://www.smokintabacco.com/blog-posts/giveaway-box-of-micallef-black-toros 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 industry! - www.2guyscigars.com 

#ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the Gents from Cigar Dojo's Flavor Odyssey on their return for Our #255thTake! Rob Rasmussen & Randy Griggs bring the power of their dynamic duo in full force. Can't wait to sip and smoke and smack talk about all things flavor.   Randy's Charity: https://badrap.org/ Rob's Charity: https://www.cccocasa.org/?fbclid=IwAR2VxpXgF_BaD7UWEHkAYrZZmh58YuJdmaaRmGjklXJeAL5rod298g9G_tw   Listen to the Flavor Odyssey: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/nk6u5-ad835/A-Flavor-Odyssey-Podcast  

This week it's our 14th Media Panel show – and we are bringing in Eric Guttormson of Cigar Dojo and John McTavish of Developing Palates to participate. Since this is a media panel, we won't just hit industry topics, but we will hit a bunch of stuff that affects the media. Plus we will have our Cattle Baron Steak Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

This week it's our 14th Media Panel show – and we are bringing in Eric Guttormson of Cigar Dojo and John McTavish of Developing Palates to participate. Since this is a media panel, we won't just hit industry topics, but we will hit a bunch of stuff that affects the media. Plus we will have our Cattle Baron Steak Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments

Baseball's back and so is the Prime Time team ready to cover it. Tonight, we bring back our guest cigar industry panel of Hector Alfonso of Espinosa Cigars, Miguel Schoedel of Crowned Heads, The Smoking Syndicate's Ben Lee, and Rob Rasmussen of Cigar Dojo as we preview the 2023 Major League Baseball Season. We will talk about our teams and talk about some of the major rule changes. We will also go through some of the things to expect – plus we will have our predictions – including our famous over/unders. References 2023 MLB Over/Unders and Picks (Spoiler) Florida high school cross country team runs with shelter dogs to help the pups get adopted | Fox News

Baseball's back and so is the Prime Time team ready to cover it. Tonight, we bring back our guest cigar industry panel of Hector Alfonso of Espinosa Cigars, Miguel Schoedel of Crowned Heads, The Smoking Syndicate's Ben Lee, and Rob Rasmussen of Cigar Dojo as we preview the 2023 Major League Baseball Season. We will talk about our teams and talk about some of the major rule changes. We will also go through some of the things to expect – plus we will have our predictions – including our famous over/unders. References 2023 MLB Over/Unders and Picks (Spoiler) Florida high school cross country team runs with shelter dogs to help the pups get adopted | Fox News

It's the grand finale of a HUGE 10th anniversary year for Cigar Dojo. The Drew Estate Undercrown Dojo DOGMA 10th Anniversary will be unleashed on the world, and we will be broadcasting live from Smoke Inn Boynton Beach, Florida for all the festivities. Join Master Sensei, Abe Dababneh, Jack Heyer, and many more for a special edition of Smoke Night LIVE.

The 2022 Major League Baseball Season is in the annuls of history. Tonight Hector Alfonso of Espinosa Cigars, Miguel Schoedel of Crowned Heads, and Rob Rasmussen of Cigar Dojo join members of the Cigar Coop Coalition Team to recap the 2022 Season. We will look back at the stories, teams, and players that highlighted the 2022 Season. References 2022 MLB Over/Under and Prediction Results

The 2022 Major League Baseball Season is in the annuls of history. Tonight Hector Alfonso of Espinosa Cigars, Miguel Schoedel of Crowned Heads, and Rob Rasmussen of Cigar Dojo join members of the Cigar Coop Coalition Team to recap the 2022 Season. We will look back at the stories, teams, and players that highlighted the 2022 Season. References 2022 MLB Over/Under and Prediction Results

On this special Thursday night episode of Smoke Night LIVE, the Dojo crew is on location at Protocol Studios. Juan Cancel and Kevin Keithan join Jordan and Master Sensei for a show highlighting the release of the new Protocol Tenure cigar, which celebrates the 10-year anniversary of Cigar Dojo. The Tenure goes on sale Friday, November 11th at Famous Smoke Shop.

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of Reinier Lorenzo of HVC Cigars. Our #229thTake promises to be a good one as we dive into what it takes to open your own factory, the "new new" from HVC, and what we can expect from HVC in the next few months. It's more than that, as we dive into an all-new This or That, plus I want to know what cigars Reinier smokes when he celebrates. Enjoy!   Reinier and I, along with our friends at Cigar Dojo would like to spotlight Cigars for Warriors Check out the Fumar & Fundraiser: Support the Troops here: https://dojoverse.com/members/eric/activity/4077625/?q=news-feed%2Fp%2F4077625%2F   Black Friday 2022: https://cigar-coop.com/2022/10/cigar-news-hvc-black-friday-2022-limited-edition-release-announced.html PCA 2022: https://cigar-coop.com/2022/07/pca-2022-report-hvc-cigars.html HVC 500 Salomon: https://cigar-coop.com/2022/06/cigar-news-hvc-500-years-anniversary-salomon-to-debut-at-2022-pca-trade-show.html HVC Opens Factory: https://cigar-coop.com/2022/06/cigar-news-hvc-cigars-opens-factory-and-announces-hvc-seleccion-no-1.html      

On Episode 245, The Name Council reconvenes for its second session. This time the Name Council tackles Cigar Brands names – and we will look to see if these brands are truly brands.  For this Council Session we are joined by John McTavish of Developing Palates, Eric Guttormson of Cigar Dojo, and Jay Davis of Blue Smoke Dallas. Plus we will have our Cattle Baron, Alec Bradley Live True, Sopranos, and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segment! References Name Council #2 Results (Spoiler)

On Episode 245, The Name Council reconvenes for its second session. This time the Name Council tackles Cigar Brands names – and we will look to see if these brands are truly brands.  For this Council Session we are joined by John McTavish of Developing Palates, Eric Guttormson of Cigar Dojo, and Jay Davis of Blue Smoke Dallas. Plus we will have our Cattle Baron, Alec Bradley Live True, Sopranos, and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segment! References Name Council #2 Results (Spoiler)

This week, on #ELOsoFumarTakes brings back a blast from our past! Our guest of honor on #Take220 is Eric Guttormson of Cigar Dojo. It wasn't big enough for Eric to build the cigar world's most popular app, he had to create a Universe. TEN YEARS and counting! We'll see what Eric's thoughts are on last month's PCA Trade Show, the direction of the industry, going to the bathroom with Michael Herklots, and dancing with snakes?!?!?! Enjoy!   For this occasion, Eric and I would like to spotlight Cigars for Warriors.  This is the fourth time, we've featured the incredible charity on this show! Learn more HERE.   Cigar Dojo will be doing a month-long celebration in honor of Veterans Day this November for Cigars for Warriors.   https://dojoverse.com/ https://cigarwars.net/   Presidents and their Whiskeys: https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2012/11/sb-picks-us-presidents-and-their-whiskey/            

On Episode 232, it's our second installment of our 2022 PCA Pre-Game Series as well as our 13th Media Panel show. Tonight, Coop and Aaron will be joined by Bear Duplisea, Ben Lee, Erron Nielsen, and Eric Guttormson of Cigar Dojo. We'll give our insights on the various happenings leading into the 2022 PCA Trade Show. Plus we will have our Live True and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segments!

On Episode 232, it's our second installment of our 2022 PCA Pre-Game Series as well as our 13th Media Panel show. Tonight, Coop and Aaron will be joined by Bear Duplisea, Ben Lee, Erron Nielsen, and Eric Guttormson of Cigar Dojo. We'll give our insights on the various happenings leading into the 2022 PCA Trade Show. Plus we will have our Live True and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segments!

Baseball's back and so is the Prime Time team ready to cover it. Tonight, we bring back our guest cigar industry panel of Hector Alfonso of Espinosa Cigars, Miguel Schoedel of Crowned Heads, and Rob Rasmussen of Cigar Dojo as we preview the 2022 Major League Baseball Season. Now that we have labor piece, we are ready to play ball. We will go through some of the things to expect – plus we will have our predictions – including our famous over/unders. Finally, we have our One Must Go, and our Great Things are Happening Segments. References Over/Under and Predictions

Baseball's back and so is the Prime Time team ready to cover it. Tonight, we bring back our guest cigar industry panel of Hector Alfonso of Espinosa Cigars, Miguel Schoedel of Crowned Heads, and Rob Rasmussen of Cigar Dojo as we preview the 2022 Major League Baseball Season. Now that we have labor piece, we are ready to play ball. We will go through some of the things to expect – plus we will have our predictions – including our famous over/unders. Finally, we have our One Must Go, and our Great Things are Happening Segments. References Over/Under and Predictions

THIS WEEK! we talk to the Sensei himself and the masterminds behind Cigar Dojo. An online forum that has had arguably the largest impact on the online cigar world to date. We discuss great cigars and even better people. Whiskey Neat is a Radio show on iTunes and ESPN 97.5 FM in Houston and is brought to you every week by the following sponsors. Waterford! If you're familiar with the concept of Terroir in wine, you'll appreciate Mark Reynier's Waterford "Single Malt Whisky" from Ireland. Mark is combining his Scotch whisky and fine wine talents to produce an authentic series of Irish Single Malt Whiskies based on traditional wine industry principles.  2021 Icons of Whisky - Brand innovator and Irish Distiller of the year - San Francisco World Spirits Competition Double Gold - one of 750com's Game Changers is proving that Waterford is indeed different. How? Authenticity! The Terrior code on each bottle reveals the entire story of that whisky. Full disclosure, full traceability.  100% pure Irish barley creates an intensity of flavor derived from exceptional steps in the distilling process. Waterford is gastronomic because it's honest. Waterford's Single Farm Origin is one farm, one whisky. The collection reveals the Terroir of each farm and its unique flavor profile.   Waterford's Arcadian series: Flavor through Agronomy - Organic Gaia and Biodynamic Luna - Single Malt Whiskies Waterford's hyper-rare Cuvée series: Flavor through complexity, layering components from several farms Widely available across the US, visit our friends at  glassrev.com to discover "where to buy" this innovative, game-changing new single malt whisky. Waterford - sometimes subtle, sometimes powerful, always unique. Our last Sponsor is THE official Sponsor of Whiskey Neat, Balcones- In 2008, Balcones was nothing more than an idea driven by a passion to create something original and authentic. Focusing on ingredients and process, they breathed new life into hundreds of years of distilling traditions, earning them worldwide recognition for their whiskies. You can pick up their whiskies at your local liquor store, or if you're a retailer, reach out to your Southern Glazers representative." You can find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podcast arena, IHeart Radio, Spotify, YouTube, and Facebook. Or follow us at IG @MyWhiskeyNeat Twitter @MyWhiskeyNeat www.MyWhiskeyNeat.com

This week we smoke with Eric Guttormson of Cigar Dojo. Master Sensei tells us of the beginnings of Dojo and how far they have come as well as where they are going. Jon is absent due to another Gourmet Smoke Sessions Event - so please check that out as well. We talk about hockey and the NHL Playoffs and Eric teases a new Dojo Cigar Release for PCA. As always Like, Follow and Subscribe on all of our platforms! 

On this week's episode, we are featuring the Fratello Arlequín cigar with a boulevardier cocktail for the second episode of Flavor Odyssey Season 3. Fratello Arlequín was recently awarded Cigar Dojo's No. 6 Cigar of the Year for 2020, noting the cigar's smooth character and unmistakable earthy, jungle-like characteristics. This is the driving factor in our show, tying into a four-episode journey of earth-based flavor components. The cigar will be paired with a boulevardier cocktail, having the makings for one of the most complex experiences on FlavorOD to date.

Coinciding with Cigar Dojo's monumental collaborative release of the Undercrown Dogma Sun Grown, this week's pairing features this cigar with Master Sensei's drink of choice: bourbon! Helping to sort this pairing out, special guest Jack Heyer of Drew Estate will be joining us live.