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We are back from the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, and tonight for Episode 339 we have Jeff Borysiewicz as our special guest as we also celebrate 8 years on Prime Time. We will have a wide range of topics from Corona Cigar to the FSG Tobacco Farm to a bunch of industry topics. Plus we will have our Alec Bradley Live True, Altadis Ties That Bind, FSG Beef, Espinosa This Day in Sports History and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segments.

We are back from the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, and tonight for Episode 339 we have Jeff Borysiewicz as our special guest as we also celebrate 8 years on Prime Time. We will have a wide range of topics from Corona Cigar to the FSG Tobacco Farm to a bunch of industry topics. Plus we will have our Alec Bradley Live True, Altadis Ties That Bind, FSG Beef, Espinosa This Day in Sports History and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segments.

We are back from the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, and tonight for Episode 339 we have Jeff Borysiewicz as our special guest as we also celebrate 8 years on Prime Time. We will have a wide range of topics from Corona Cigar to the FSG Tobacco Farm to a bunch of industry topics. Plus we will have our Alec Bradley Live True, Altadis Ties That Bind, FSG Beef, Espinosa This Day in Sports History and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segments.

We are back from the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, and tonight for Episode 339 we have Jeff Borysiewicz as our special guest as we also celebrate 8 years on Prime Time. We will have a wide range of topics from Corona Cigar to the FSG Tobacco Farm to a bunch of industry topics. Plus we will have our Alec Bradley Live True, Altadis Ties That Bind, FSG Beef, Espinosa This Day in Sports History and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segments.

Listen in as we welcome Jeff Borysiewicz from Corona Cigar Co to Episode 276 of HBTC Live! We talk about Corona Cigar, 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

 Todd Saylor delves into the essence of the Gospel message. As he prepares for an upcoming event with Sebastian Gorka at the Corona Cigar, Todd reflects on the global reach of Christianity and the diverse community of Christ followers around the world. Drawing inspiration from Acts 10, Todd explores the gateway of the Gospel and its transformative power. Amidst anecdotes about encounters with raccoons and everyday challenges, Todd unpacks the timeless wisdom found in the book of Acts. Tune in as Todd provides fresh insights into the heart of the Gospel message and its relevance in our lives today.

 In this episode of Holy Smokes, host Steve Reiter and guest Andrew Lawson dive into the world of cigars, sharing their experiences exploring different cigar shops and discovering hidden gems in the Central Florida area. They discuss the Corona Cigar family, particularly Jeff Borsoitz and his impressive farm, as well as other favorite spots like Executive in Sanford. The conversation also touches on aviation school, marketing ventures, and even a unique wedding ceremony at Westminster Abbey. Throughout the episode, the importance of meaningful conversations, personal connections, and staying present in the moment shines through, making for a thought-provoking and enjoyable listen.     ————————————————————————————   Be sure to click 'Subscribe' on your favorite podcast app, so you don't miss an episode, and please share this with someone. Make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal: https://paypal.me/holysmokesclub Or become a regular monthly supporter at: https://www.patreon.com/holysmokes Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/holysmokescigarclub Join our private community: https://holy-smokes-club.mn.co/ Join our 'secret' Facebook Group: https://fb.me/g/kErrg65j5/K6GWl6H3 Check out the BRAND NEW Holy Smokes Club Store! Get shirts, hats, stickers, and more: https://holy-smokes-club.myshopify.com

Welcome back to Master Your Ash, I'm reviewing the Asylum Lobotomy Petite Corona Cigar. Please like, subscribe and comment below so I can feature more commodities of civilization and pair your passion! *********************************** @00:30 Into: Asylum Lobotomy Petite Corona Cigar @02:00 Lighting & First-Third @03:00 Second-Third & Overall Impressions @04:00 Pairings I Would Recommend @04:45 Thank You For Watching *********************************** Products I Use Camera https://amzn.to/3srjN0a Xikar VX2 V-Cut https://amzn.to/3swK5Lf Xikar XK1 Single Torch Lighter https://amzn.to/3qYRdmi Xikar Soft Flame https://amzn.to/32gL36t Soft Flame/Torch Dual Lighter https://amzn.to/3iO8hq9 Turtle Ashtray https://amzn.to/3pjhtGM Antique Ashtray https://amzn.to/3hOUboT Toppin Air Purifier https://amzn.to/3u13QuC Cigar Rights of America https://www.cigarrights.org/ *********************************** Like, Subscribe for future content and support Master Your Ash: YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/masteryourash RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/MasterYourAsh BITCHUTE: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/a06ws7N5WYga/ INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/masteryourash WEBSITE: https://masteryourash.com/#AsylumCigar #AsylumLobotomyCigar #AsylumCigars --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/masteryourash/support

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair the Cohiba Lancero with Marques de Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon. This is the third part of four recapping their Cuba trip in March. The lizards visit the the La Corona Factory in Havana - the manufacturing powerhouse of Cuban cigar production. They reveal what they learned during their private factory tour and they discuss the famous origin story of tonight's cigar.Join the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspod

It's the soft opening of the new Ash Cigar Lounge in Kingston, NH. We sit down with the owner and get the skinny on the whole story. Nurse Rick is in Orlando on vacation and calls in from Corona Cigar's downtown location for the Florida Report. The Hidden Herf is recognized by one of the … Continue reading "Episode 283: The Long Ash Interview – Local Spotlight: Ash Cigar Lounge; Kingston, NH"

Friday – Could you live in a room for a year to practice for a Mars mission? Should a teacher be fired for giving out Zero's to kids that did not turn in homework? Did you get an allowance as a kid? How young is too young to get married? Jeff from Corona Cigar is in for Embers Only. Rich Tips with Candace where she once again tels Jim to get a rewards credit card. Plus, WOKE News, Trivia & Last Call.

The Bullies invite Chris and Stephanie to the I'd Tap That Cigar Show Presented by Corona Cigar.Get to know Chris and Stephanie....and the Bullies. We talk family, business and...well, its the Bullies show, theres always a little conflict. Kevin digs into the box of couples questions catching everyone off guard...even himselfyou can find Amendola Family Cigars on instagram  at  https://www.instagram.com/amendolafamilycigars and online at  https://www.amendolafamilycigars.com

A member of the crew that has been on hiatus returns this week and brings us a really interesting Hidden Herf. It rates well but it's the back story that's even more than we expected. Comedy Chris is out this week so we hold over the Hotdog Pancake reveal until his return. Nurse Rick calls … Continue reading "Episode 226: Hotdog Pancake – Local Spotlight: Corona Cigar Downtown; Orlando, FL"

This week, we begin our journey into our next two hundred #Takes. For our #201stTake, we welcome the return of Jeff Borysiewicz of Corona Cigar Company, Florida Sun Grown Tobacco Farm, and gentleman extraordinaire. Jeff is always willing to lend a helping hand, a piece of advice, and a torch to light your path, er cigar. Well, this week, we ask his advice on some matters of the heart, the home and the tobacco farm. We'll be having some fun along the way, but also catching up on the latest from our favorite Florida Tobacco farmer. Enjoy!   For this occasion, Jeff and I would like to spotlight the Bahia Shriners and specifically their work with the Shriners Children's Hospital Network. Learn more here: https://www.bahiashriners.com/ Please consider donating here: https://donate.lovetotherescue.org/give/119312/#!/donation/checkout?c_src=lttr-home   Barnsmokers are back! https://barnsmoker.com/   http://floridasungrown.com/   PCA Statement: https://cigar-coop.com/2022/02/cigar-news-pca-calls-out-characters-foods-and-candy-associated-with-childrens-interest-in-responsible-marketing-statement.html   To the #ELOsoFumarTakes community, I have decided to take part in a survey that is aimed at capturing the influence of our podcast, in addition to other Cigar Industry media. I ask you, humbly, to take a few minutes and take part in this survey. Two major points: 1) No personal info will be asked for or given by you 2) THE GOAL: to see what, if any, influence and impact Cigar Media has on the way you, the consumer, views and takes part in this industry we love. It would honor me to hear and see your thoughts. Thank you in advance.   Click here: https://tcu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/for...    This is going to be one awesome #Take! Enjoy!    

It's a perfect evening on Enema Lake for this week's episode. The Hidden Herf stumps the panel and gets a decent rating. NH Cigar Bar license updates and more in the news segment. We interview Abe Flores of PDR Cigars during the event at Plaistow Cigar. Local Spotlight – Corona Cigar; Orlando, FL Controversy Corner … Continue reading "Episode 199: The Poop Deck; Special Segment with Abe Flores of PDR Cigars – Local Spotlight: Corona Cigar; Orlando, FL"

For today's International Cigar Lightation Ceremony I'm smoking a Byron Corona Cigar 25th Anniversary cigar. This smoke celebrates 25 years for Corona Cigars and features a rich, dark Ecuadorian Vintage Habano wrapper and an undisclosed blend of tobaccos for a delicious full flavored smoke.

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For the first time in 18 months, the Prime Time Show is back on the road. Tonight we will be broadcasting live from the offices of Corona Cigar Company World Headquarters in Orlando, Florida. We will have the one and only Jeff Borysiewicz, President of Corona Cigar as our special guest. We will catch up with Jeff on the happenings at Corona Cigar, the Florida Sun Grown Tobacco farm, and the FSG brands. We’ll also dive into some industry talk with Jeff – and while there won’t be an Impossible Whopper anywhere, the topic of beef I’m sure will be on the table!

For the first time in 18 months, the Prime Time Show is back on the road. Tonight we will be broadcasting live from the offices of Corona Cigar Company World Headquarters in Orlando, Florida. We will have the one and only Jeff Borysiewicz, President of Corona Cigar as our special guest. We will catch up with Jeff on the happenings at Corona Cigar, the Florida Sun Grown Tobacco farm, and the FSG brands. We’ll also dive into some industry talk with Jeff – and while there won’t be an Impossible Whopper anywhere, the topic of beef I’m sure will be on the table!

Jiunn, Seth, John and Aaron discuss their review experience with the Atabey Corona Cigar 25th Anniversary https://developingpalates.com/reviews/cigar-reviews/team-cigar-review-atabey-corona-cigar-25th-anniversary/

On this episode of Smokin Tabacco LIVE! We have Jeff Borysiewicz from Corona Cigar Co joins us. We talk about how he entered the cigar business, what he loves most about cigars, how Corona chooses their exclusive whiskey barrel picks, and California's flavored tobacco ban delay. Not to mention, he shows us some very unique cigar gifts for the 2020 holiday season that you can get at Corona Cigar Co!

Pour 'n Tell adds a pairing component as we are joined by Lord Carnarvon and Adam von Gootkin of Highclere Caste Spirits and Cigars along with Jeff Borysiewicz from Corona Cigar Company. We will be pairing Highclere Castle Gin with the Highclere Castle and Highclere Castle Victorian cigars. Join us as we talk to Lord Carnarvon, Adam and Jeff about their respective brands and the pairings we are experiencing from their offerings. If you can create a similar pairing while watching, all the better. You can purchase the Highclere Castle Virtual Event Package through Corona Cigar here: https://www.coronacigar.com/product/Cigars/Tasting-Packages/Highclere-Castle-Virtual-Event-Package-WEBHCCG/

Pour 'n Tell adds a pairing component as we are joined by Bruce Russell of Russell’s Reserve/Wild Turkey Distillery, Rafael Nodal and Tim Person from Altadis U.S.A. along with Jeff Borysiewicz from Corona Cigar Company. We will be pairing the Corona Cigar Single Barrel Russell’s Reserve Bourbon and Montecristo. Join us as we talk to Bruce, Rafael, Tim and Jeff about their respective brands and the pairings we are experiencing from their offerings. If you can create a similar pairing while watching, all the better. You can purchase a Russell's Reserve and Montecristo Tasting Set through Corona Cigar here: https://www.coronacigar.com/Virtual-Tasting-Packages/

Mike & Jared The Cigar Guys Episode 2 (Video) - Florida Sun Grown Tobacco, Spains Tobacco Scene & The Corona Cigar Company Arrives! Special Guest Jared Ingrisano Tobacco Tours -  www.tobaccotours.com Spaniards love cigarettes actually. Europe you will see higher-end upper class smoking cigars. Cigars are a pricey product for Spaniards unfortunately. Eric Espinoza - pays tribute to the military  Is there any market for pipe tobacco in Spain? Florida Sun Grown -   What Is The Crusade Channel? The CRUSADE Channel, The Last LIVE! Radio Station Standing begins our LIVE programming with our all original CRUSADE Channel News hosted by 28 year radio ace, Stacey Cohen. Coupled with Mike “The King Dude” Church entertaining you during your morning drive and Rick Barrett giving you the news of the day and the narrative that will follow during your lunch break!  We’ve interviewed over 200 guests, seen Brother Andre Marie notch his 200th broadcast of Reconquest; the The Mike Church Show over 900 episodes; launched an original LIVE! News Service; written and produced 4 Feature Length original dramas including The Last Confession of Sherlock Holmes and set sail on the coolest radio product ever, the 5 Minute Mysteries series! We are the ONLY outlet to cover the Impeachment of President Trump from gavel to gavel!  The Crusade Channel is an open forum for the great thinkers of our time, those who accept the REALITY that Truth is higher than opinion and are willing to speak it with clarity, courage and charity.  Now that you have discovered The Crusade, get 30 days for FREE of our premium service just head to: https://crusadechannel.com OR download our FREE app: https://apps.appmachine.com/theveritasradionetworkappIti- Did you know about the Cigar guys? If you are interested in supporting small business, be sure to check out the official store of the Crusade Channel, the Founders Tradin Post! Not to mention our amazing collection of DVD’s, Cigars, T-Shirts, bumper stickers and other unique selection of items selected by Mike Church! 

Pour 'n Tell adds a pairing component as we are joined by Keith Kerkhoff, Owner and Tim Grimes, Senior Brand Ambassador of Templeton Rye along with Jeff Borysiewicz from Corona Cigar Company and Florida Sun Grown. We will be pairing various expressions of Templeton Rye with various cigars that utilize Florida Sun Grown tobacco. Join us as we talk to Keith, Tim and Jeff about their respective brands and the pairings we are experiencing from their offerings. If you can create a similar pairing while watching, all the better. You can purchase a Templeton Rye and FSG Tasting Set through Corona Cigar at this link: https://www.coronacigar.com/product/Cigar-Gift-Ideas/Cigar-Gift-Sets/Templeton-Rye-FSG-Tasting-Set-WEBVHERF3/

Listen in as we welcome Jeff Borysiewicz to Episode 70 of HBTC Live! We talk about Corona Cigar Co, FSG Tobacco, and the current state of the cigar industry. Please subscribe to the podcast, visit our website, and thanks for listening! #HBTCigar #HowBoutThatCigar #Cigars #PremiumCigars #CigarPodcast #CigarShow #HBTCLive #PremiumTobacco #CigarLife #CigarCulture #BOTL #SOTL #ISmokeCigars #BurnCigarsNotBridges #semperincendium #CoronaCigarCo #FloridaSunGrown

Each May, the Prime Time Show has journeyed to Central Florida for the annual Drew Estate Barn Smoker at the Florida Sun Grown Tobacco Farm. This year, the COVID-19 pandemic has postponed the Barn Smoker until November, but that hasn’t stopped us from having our annual show with the owner and founder of the FSG Farm and Corona Cigar Company, Jeff Borysiewicz. We will catch up with Jeff on the happenings at the FSG Tobacco farm and, Corona Cigar Company In addition, before this show came word of the PCA Trade Show being canceled for 2020. We'll get Jeff's thoughts on this and look at what this means down the road for the cigar industry.

Each May, the Prime Time Show has journeyed to Central Florida for the annual Drew Estate Barn Smoker at the Florida Sun Grown Tobacco Farm. This year, the COVID-19 pandemic has postponed the Barn Smoker until November, but that hasn’t stopped us from having our annual show with the owner and founder of the FSG Farm and Corona Cigar Company, Jeff Borysiewicz. We will catch up with Jeff on the happenings at the FSG Tobacco farm and, Corona Cigar Company In addition, before this show came word of the PCA Trade Show being canceled for 2020. We'll get Jeff's thoughts on this and look at what this means down the road for the cigar industry.

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of Jeff Borysiewicz for our #104thTake. Jeff has many ventures within our beloved industry, but he serves as the unofficial beacon for the pulse for everyone from the consumer to the manufacturer simply because of the many hats he wears. This week we tap into his thoughts on Tobacco 21 to the fallout with The Big Four announcing that they will not attend PCA. It's an editorial-filled take, Enjoy!   http://floridasungrown.com/ https://www.coronacigar.com/ https://premiumcigars.org/ https://www.youtube.com/user/CoronaCigarCo

Our annual St. Patrick's Day 'Erin Go Bragh' Irish Whiskey Tasting Maneuvers from the Davidoff of Geneva Since 1911 store in Tampa, Florida, as we were joined by Sommelier Dave, Tommy D, and Angel Benitez from Corona Cigar as we sample 22 Irish whiskeys.

DRASTIC changes in Democratic politics and The West Wing. Join us! Become an Old Soul ► https://patreon.com/theoldsoul WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE ► https://youtu.be/RB7o_z0K_QA In episode 4: - We smoked the Oscar Habano Winter Edition Corona and highly recommend this cigar! http://theoldsoul.community/blog/2019/1/31/the-oscar-habano-winter-edition-corona-cigar-review-the-only-cigar-review-you-need-to-read - We answer viewer and listener questions. - Discuss The West Wing - Changes in the Democratic Party in the last 15 years - The Border Wall - Church compared to a cigar lounge - Favorite Netflix shows - The Mafia - And more! We hope you enjoy the show! This is a relaxed conversation with little to no preparation...almost like walking into your local lounge and striking up a conversation with friends or strangers. Submit your questions about anything whatsoever and we'll answer them in the next episode! You can submit questions to us here on Patreon, Youtube, Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter. Yes, we are everywhere. Reddit coming soon. ► Patreon: https://bit.ly/oldsoulpatreon ► Instagram: https://bit.ly/oldsoulinstagram ► Facebook: https://bit.ly/oldsoulfacebook ► Twitter: https://bit.ly/oldsoultwitter ► Youtube: https://bit.ly/oldsoulyoutube ► Website: https://bit.ly/oldsoulwebsite ► Patreon: https://bit.ly/oldsoulpatreon Please subscribe on YouTube, like all of our videos, and leave a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts from! Oh, and tell all of your friends to join us on Patreon. You are the best. Peace and prosperity, ~ Aaron & Lindsay

This week, Jeff Borysiewicz joins #ELOsoFumarTakes for our 53rd Take. Year two of this podcast kicks off with a bang as Borysiewicz sits down to chat all the hats he wears and possibly divulges the secret to his energy. Is FSG tobacco a trend or a possible revolution in the industry? We ask the Father of the New tobacco of Florida. All that and more. Enjoy!

It’s the Halloween edition, we are at a costume party while smoking and recording. A standard format episode except that Larry the dog is having too much fun with all the party activity. The Hidden Herf is an easy guess for most of the panel because of it’s distinctive characteristics. Bob the Painter (Ross) joins … Continue reading "Episode 50: Larry the Dog and Happy Clouds – Local Spotlight: Corona Cigar Co.; Orlando, FL"

At July’s IPCPR trade show in Las Vegas, senior editor Nicolás Jiménez had a chance to sit down with Drew Estate master blender Willy Herrera and Jeff Borysiewicz, owner of Orlando’s Corona Cigar as well as Florida Sun Grown, the Central Florida tobacco growing operation whose tobaccos have made their way into various premium cigars, including the eponymous FSG brand made by Drew Estate. They talked about Willy’s blending process, what’s new in the Drew Estate portfolio, how the relationship between Drew Estate and FSG came together, and what it means to Jeff to produce premium cigar tobacco in his own backyard. Music in this episode: "BossaBossa" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Dave has a flown back from Las Vegas and boy are his arms tired! We will catch up on everything IPCPR with two guests. In the first hour we will be joined by John McTavish from Developing Palates who wears two hats. One for media and the other as a retailer from Canada. Dave and John will share their thoughts as we smoke the 22N / 83W from the July care package. In the second hour we welcome Jeff Borysiewicz from Corona Cigar and grower of tobacco in Florida. We will light up the Florida Sun Grown which is made at Drew Estate and find out why Jeff has decided to grow tobacco along his thoughts on IPCPR. We also have the usual suspects such as Versus, Offer Of The Day, Asylum, Classic 3-Way and Cigar News on the number one downloaded cigar podcast in the world. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at http://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

Tripp and Surgeon sit down with Jeff Borysiewicz to talk about his Florida tobacco farm. Jeff anwers audience questions, talks about his history in retail and the Corona Cigar Co. stores.

Cigar Dave is joined by Jeff Borysiewicz of Corona Cigar and Rich Krutick of Davidoff at the new Davidoff of Geneva since 1911 Tampa store to discuss cigars, Carly Simon on harem, Tom Coughlin on wussified players and a cricket player forced to apologize for asking hot reporter out.

Download Episode 14 Here Audio Feeds: Video Feeds: Stogie of the Week Quesada Q D'etat Molotov Origin: Dominican Republic Wrapper: Dominican Republic Binder: Dominican Republic Filler: Dominican Republic Strength: Medium/Full Vitola: Perfecto Size: 5 x 58 Age: N/A MSRP: $7.95 This sexy looking perfecto is the first of three limited vitola's that is intended to help raise awareness of the dangers of government regulation of premium cigars. Every box ships with a Cigar Rights of America registration form. This week we are drinking Suntory Yamazaki 18 year old Japanese Single Malt Whiskey Paul's List Por Larranaga Monte Carlo - I re-visited this smoke as it was from a box purchase late last year. These are dated somewhere in 2011. This second one I smoked from the box was plugged, so I grabbed another which had a much better draw. The first third was awesome, a little cedar and hints of citrus/spice. The rest was sorta the same thing, and I got a little bored towards the end. San Cristobal de la Habana (2005) - This was my last one from 2005, and man was it good. All sorts of subtle sweet flavors that don't overwhelm your pallet, but compliment your drink and meal. Smokes so smooth and tasty. Interesting, I like the 2011 versions of this stick equally as much, just a different flavor profile. Its one of those sticks that just smokes different, not necessarily better and not worse, regardless of age. Its just different. Great smoking experience. Quesada Espana Robusto - I smoked this one after a nice Italian meal (Gnocchi, yum) while walking the streets of downtown San Francisco. It did the job, though I wish I could have sat in a lounge somewhere with a nice cocktail and smoked it. However, great sweet flavors shined through this cigar. It made me forget some of the "non-highlights" of my trip and focus on the positive. Sometimes all you need is a good cigar to remind you that, well, life is good. Arturo Fuente Hemmingway Best Seller Maduro - So I was talking about these on the last show and low and behold my good friend Jeff sent me some! I need to send Jeff back some nice cigars (expect something in the mail this coming week Jeff!). This is a 4 1/2 x 52 smoke, and I am assuming they are wrapped in a Connecticutt Broadleaf wrapper. Nice smooth flavors, great burn and construction. Not as good as a Short Story, but right up there if you are looking for something with a little more "cigar" than the short story, but not a cigar journey that goes along with an untold story or masterpiece. I find it better than the classic and signature maduros, though I ned to revisit. I'm not sure if its inconsistency in the blend, but every now and again I get a maduro wrapped hemming way that is bland and blah. This was not the case though, its an awesome smoke with a cocoa finish to die for that is box worthy. Tim's List La Gloria Cubana Reserva Figurados Flechas Especiales Maduro - This sexy perfecto had lots of rich, dark flavors including licorice, leather, and hickory. A slightly tight draw stopped it from becoming "Box Worthy" but enjoyable and worth a revisit. La Aurora Preferido Ruby - A+ construction and some good flavors but I found it lacked the complexity I would expect out of a cigar that retails for about $18.00 USD. Worth picking up at less than MSRP which can be done easily. Quesada Espania Robusto & Corona - Both Vitola's are great sticks. Robusto had a bit more strength so I would lean towards that later in the day, whereas the Corona was enjoyable in the AM with a cup of coffee. "Box Worthy" Viaje Super Shot 10 Gauge - A 3.5 x 54 nub with a lot of flavor and strength! Flavors including earth, leather, espresso, and pepper but boy did I get a nicotine buzz. I think Ben from NTA is correct, these have huge aging potential. a definite "Fiver" or two. Upcoming 2012 Releases We got a note from listener Sean requesting we talk about more upcoming releases. Since the Spring 2012 cigars have started to appear, what is everyone looking forward to? Viaje Friends and Family - Just released in very limited numbers. Many retailers only received one box of fifteen cigars. Not much is know about the blend but I can say it smells incredible. HalfWheel has a great review posted already and gave it a 92. Tatuaje Cojonu 2012 - This release will feature three different wrappers; Connecticut Broadleaf, Ecuador Sumatra, and Habano Ecuado. The Stogie Review has a nice overview of all three pre-releases here. All three of these sticks are expected to be available the end of this month. Avo Limited Edition 2012 86th Anniversary La Trompeta - The AVO 85th made it to both of our Top Ten of 2011 lists, with it coming in at number one on mine. I cannot wait to see how this release is smoking. The Cigar Coop has more information on the name and blend here. As in previous years, these will be available on Avo Uvezian's birthday which is March 22nd of this year. Tatuaje Little Monsters - Pete, I am not worthy! Tatuaje is going to re-release al previous Monster Series in smaller vitola's? I think I need a tissue and it's not because I am crying! HalfWheel posted details this week on the sizes of each vitola and pricing of 10 count sampler here. These are expecting to land in June 2012 so keep an eye out! The most comprehensive list new releases I know of is on HalfWheel. While not always up to date, it is a great resource I often use when planning on where I intend to spend my cigar budget in the upcoming months. Thanks for emailing the suggestion Sean! Stogie Tech Segment: Five Tips for Purchasing Cigars Online Avoid Sample Packs (Unless…) - Sample packs typically contain anywhere from 5 to 20 cigars and are priced at a steep discount from MSRP. Here's the first lesson about MSRP, its just that, a suggested price. Typically sticks sold online, especially ones sold exclusively online, are sold for much less than MSRP. So, when you do your math, add up the prices that you would pay if you bought each stick online at the going rate, not MSRP, then see if you are getting a deal. Also, make sure that you like ALL the cigars in the sample pack. Typically retailers will include some cigars that are okay or good, and some they are just trying to get rid of because they are sub-par. On a positive note, I love line samplers. These will consist of typically 5 cigars of the same brand and line, of 5 different sizes, so you can choose which one you like best. Shipping Should Be Free - Most major online retailers will offer free shipping. Sign up for their newsletter and check their sites often. Use caution though as they will limit it to select brands. For example, Davidoff almost never qualifies you for frees shipping. Famous Smoke and Cigars International almost always have a list of brands that ship for free. The other way to get free shipping is to buy one of their daily deals (see note below). At the time of this writing, Cigar.com is offering free shipping on all orders over $125, Famous Smoke is offering free shipping on over 100 brands, and Cigars International is offering free shipping with a purchase of the daily Joe Cigar deal. How "Daily Deals" Work - All three major sites (and possibly others) offer a daily deal. Here's how it works: For a limited time a deal goes up on the web site for a reduced price sampler or typically 10 pack of cigars. That deal stays up until a select quantity are sold, then it changes to the next deal. When you buy this deal most retailers offer you free shipping. So, you can monitor these sites and wait for your favorite sticks to come up. You can also pad your cart with something you want to buy, then buy the daily deal, and enjoy free shipping. Check out Joe's Jambalaya (Cigars International), Cigar Monster (Famous Smoke), and Cigar Sprint Sale (Cigars.com). Hunt For Rare & Limited - While you can find most major brands online and pick up deals here and there, online cigar shopping is also useful to find those rare and hard to find smokes. The thing is, you have to most fast. Typically online retailers will get shipments of different rare and limited smokes, and then after taking care of their buddies, put the rest online. They sell out fast, so I typically try to check a list of sites each week for hard to find stuff. My favorite used to be fullerspullers.com, but they are no longer selling cigars on the Internet. Recently I picked up some from Smoke Inn (Davidoff Colorado Claro) and some rare opus from Corona Cigar. It's Not Always A Bargain - I read most of the flyers that come from the major retailers, just to keep up on what is being offered, and maybe jump on a deal or two. Famous Smoke, Cigars International, and Thompson all send me catalogs on a regular basis, and well, lets face it, it makes great bathroom reading. However, I see so many smokes at all different prices. Th kicker is from the highest quality Davidoff to the sub-$1.00 deals, they all have an equally fabulous description, saying how great the flavors are and what an outstanding smoke it is. So, I gotta wonder, 1) who writes this crap 2) Who smokes all this and writes about it 3) How the heck can you sell a cigar for a $1 or less that may be a bundle but also has a band? If Its Probably Too Good To Be True - I want to throw out some things to think about. First, lets talk ends. There always seems to be an endless supply of "2nds" on the market. I don't think these are seconds, I think these are slightly different tobacco produced on a regular basis and sold to online retailers to fool you into buying something that will most likely suck. Sometimes smokes will come up as super cheap, or have this fabulous write-up, but are they really that good? Rather than spending your time buying cigars online (singles are not always easy to purchase and often don't ship free), visit your local B&M instead. Ask them if they are closing anything out or have any upcoming sales. Then buy singles of the stuff on sale, and smoke them. Then go back and stock up on the ones you like. This is where a local B&M shines over online retailers. Diversion of the Week Nada's (aka CigarGirlFL) cool Facebook album post. Tabacalera Perdomo Esteli, Nicaragua Tour Album