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It's Christmastime, and the Whiskey Bros are back with a special Savage Sack Christmas Edition, featuring Brad McGaw from Epic Cigars! In this holiday-themed episode, we dive into the mysterious contents of Savage's sack (brace yourself) and tackle the age-old debate: is it Tupperware or Tubberware? Brad leads the way as we dissect cigars, examining the filler, wrapper, and binder, while the Bros hotly debate the best way to cut a cigar—guillotine, V-cut, punch, or Doc's “creative” methods. From torch wars to the size debate (are fatties for wussies?), it's a smoke-filled showdown. Brad also gives us an insider's look at the cigar industry, dropping knowledge as we puff away.The Bros don't stop at cigars. Doc's brush with community theater stardom comes up—he wasn't on stage, but somehow still stole the show. Meanwhile, the conversation veers into wild territory with drones and "The Mothership," leaving everyone questioning if Savage is secretly Santa. With whiskey flowing, cigars smoking, and holiday cheer on full display, this episode is equal parts hilarity and mayhem, proving once again why the Whiskey Bros are the kings of Christmas chaos.
Chazz Palminteri was at the 2024 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show with his A Bronx Tale brand. 2023 saw Palminteri team up with Epic Cigars' Dean Parsons and La Casa Grande's Paul DiSilvio for the first A Bronx Tale release. The original Bronx Tale release was a limited edition. This year, Palminteri and company are launching a new line at PCA 2024 – A Bronx Tale Calogero. While it's still being done in conjunction with Parsons and DiSilvo, the big difference is Calogero is a full-time regular production line. PCA 2024 Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-svV
Chazz Palminteri was at the 2024 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show with his A Bronx Tale brand. 2023 saw Palminteri team up with Epic Cigars' Dean Parsons and La Casa Grande's Paul DiSilvio for the first A Bronx Tale release. The original Bronx Tale release was a limited edition. This year, Palminteri and company are launching a new line at PCA 2024 – A Bronx Tale Calogero. While it's still being done in conjunction with Parsons and DiSilvo, the big difference is Calogero is a full-time regular production line. PCA 2024 Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-svV
Listen in as we welcome Dean Parsons to Episode 234 of HBTC Live! We talk about Epic Cigars, 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
The premium cigar industry always loves when a mainstream celebrity enters the business, and this year, Oscar-nominated actor Chazz Palminteri has come on board. Palminteri is teaming up with Epic Cigars and Paul DiSilvio of La Casa Grande Tobacco company to launch A Bronx Tale. It is named for the play that was written by and starred Palminteri. This play would go on to become a motion picture and really put Palminteri on the map. In the movie, there is a character named Calogero, which happened to be the name of Palminteri's grandfather. Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-q98
The premium cigar industry always loves when a mainstream celebrity enters the business, and this year, Oscar-nominated actor Chazz Palminteri has come on board. Palminteri is teaming up with Epic Cigars and Paul DiSilvio of La Casa Grande Tobacco company to launch A Bronx Tale. It is named for the play that was written by and starred Palminteri. This play would go on to become a motion picture and really put Palminteri on the map. In the movie, there is a character named Calogero, which happened to be the name of Palminteri's grandfather. Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-q98
Brought to you by JC Newman - This week, Dean Parsons of Epic Cigars makes his debut to the show and talks about his history in the business as well as an exciting project set to debut at PCA 2023 featuring Chazz Palminteri and the new Bronx Tale Cigars. Micallef News: Drew Estate Announces Return to PCA Trade Show in 2024 - https://www.smokintabacco.com/blog-posts/drew-estate-to-return-to-pca-trade-show-in-2024 Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE and visit us at www.SmokinTabacco.com for more news, reviews and other info from the industry. Cutters and Lighters provided by Cigar Blondie - www.cigarblondie.com For all of your retail needs head over to www.2GuysCigars.com now!
We reach the milestone 100th episode on Prime Time Jukebox, and tonight we do another installment of our popular Album Archaeology Series. This time we turn to one of the most popular bands at all times and look at their landmark album. The band is The Beatles and the album is Revolver. Much like an archaeologist digs and hunts for gems, on Album Archaeology we dig into the Revolver album. We go deep into each of the tracks of this album looking at the music, lyrics, and stories behind this album. In this episode, Dave smokes the Tatuaje Tuxtla Lomo de Cerdo (Pork Tenderloin) while Coop smokes the My Father Le Bijou 1922 100 Años Limited Edition Corona Extra As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Episode 100 Playlist References Adult Diapers to a Taylor Swift Concert? Chazz Palminteri, Epic Cigars, and Paul DiSilvio Team Up for “A Bronx Tale by Chazz Palminteri” Cigar Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario Connecticut to Launch at PCA 2023 Ashton to Release La Aroma de Cuba Connecticut
We reach the milestone 100th episode on Prime Time Jukebox, and tonight we do another installment of our popular Album Archaeology Series. This time we turn to one of the most popular bands at all times and look at their landmark album. The band is The Beatles and the album is Revolver. Much like an archaeologist digs and hunts for gems, on Album Archaeology we dig into the Revolver album. We go deep into each of the tracks of this album looking at the music, lyrics, and stories behind this album. In this episode, Dave smokes the Tatuaje Tuxtla Lomo de Cerdo (Pork Tenderloin) while Coop smokes the My Father Le Bijou 1922 100 Años Limited Edition Corona Extra As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Episode 100 Playlist References Adult Diapers to a Taylor Swift Concert? Chazz Palminteri, Epic Cigars, and Paul DiSilvio Team Up for “A Bronx Tale by Chazz Palminteri” Cigar Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario Connecticut to Launch at PCA 2023 Ashton to Release La Aroma de Cuba Connecticut
Good burn. Great taste. Just what you'd expect from a retired Chicago firefighter turned cigar maker. Aric Bey is a model on how to pivot if early retirement derails your career. The Black boutique cigar brand founder sits down with Boveda's Rob Gagner to talk about the Black Star Line Cigars' blends. The brand name is a fist up to civil rights leader, Marcus Garvey. You might remember that Black Star Line and Epic Cigars teamed up on the Black History Month Cigar, a limited-edition scholarship cigar for Privada Cigar Club. Learn how to round out your cigar palate and pair cigars and spirits from the BIPOC cigar brand owner. About Boveda for Cigars: Boveda are those brown 2-way humidity packs you put in a humidor to preserve cigars. When you own a humidor, you need to make sure the cigars inside stay well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll get better flavor from a cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Perfectly aged cigars. Guaranteed.Sign up for Boveda email updates: https://hubs.la/Q01BLsBF0Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bovedausa/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bovedainc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bovedainc/00:00 Cold open01:28 Black Star Line Cigars and Marcus Garvey, leader of the Pan-Africanism movement03:15 Retired firefighter cigar brand06:17 Everybody wants to go home—the mission of a firefighter07:05 Who are you after early retirement?11:03 Get a degree that will earn you more money17:04 Saving lives with a cigar20:58 Growing a boutique cigar brand22:39 Whiskey pairing for the Black Star Line El Milagro Corojo23:44 Pairing cigars with spirits24:10 A good gin that goes with cigars26:00 How to build your cigar palate27:48 How to taste cigar flavor better33:00 What does the number mean after a tobacco name?38:29 What Black Star Line Cigars to try
StickMan #1 Puffing, Sipping and Chatting at TPE '23Episode Content00:00 Introduction01:00 Konscious Cigars, Kevin Brown02:42 Old Man Cigars04:37 Dreamers Cigars, Adan Guard06:05 Epic Cigars, Dean ParsonsHelp us to continue to make great content! Your donations are truly appreciated! - Puff, Sip, Chat Swag Available at: https://www.puffsipchat.com/- CashApp - $thestickmen- PayPal at https://www.paypal.com/donate hosted_button_id=3J2PBSCZDTFE6- Monthly Cigar Subscription - https://loyaltoash.com/?aff=5Puff, Sip, Chat is hosted by Reggie Kimble (aka StickMan #1) and Co-host Sean Simpson (aka StickMan Simp). What makes us unique is that we cover the Cigar and Whiskey scene in our neighborhoods across the globe. Look out for our Whiskey Reviews, Cigar Reviews and Interviews with the cigar lifestyle influencers that make what we do so much fun! Our motto is to always "Puff, Sip, Chat ... Repeat"Support the show
In this episode of the Stay Tranquilo Podcast we interview, Founder of Epic Cigars, Dean. Dean is a cigar enthusiast turned entrepreneur. From working as a police, to working real estate development in the Caribbean, to cigars, Dean has lived an "epic" life to say the least. Dean talks on a few topics: - the discipline it takes to start your business - the different type of cigars - what to pair your cigars with - main points to focus on when starting a cigar brand - fitness - what it means to live life epic Take a listen to the full convo and let us know what you think! Follow us on social: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/staytranquilo/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-dunand-200077124/ Follow Epic on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epiccigars/
In the latest Deep Cuts Live with host Antoine Reid, Dean Parsons shares how sharing a cigar with his real estate clients eventually inspired him to start his own premium cigar company. Learn how his desire to live life to the fullest helped inspire Epic Cigars and some of the advice he received that helped him set his brand apart from others. -- Thanks for watching! Website: https://deepcutslive.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DEEPCUTSLIVE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deep_cuts_live --
I sit down with Dean Parsons of Epic Cigars at the 2021 PCA Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dean and I discuss his journey from Canadian hockey player, to police officer, to real estate development, to finally finding his passion and starting Epic Cigars. Dean opens up about the industry and the amount of effort, time, and money it takes to become successful. We discuss the Epic core lines and how they are a reflection of the cigar industry. Dean talks about his newest cigar, the Epic Ten, teases a new cigar and a new project, and his relationship with Zander-Greg and Nat Cicco. We also touch on TPE and the importance of supporting the industry with the PCA and CRA. Buy Epic Cigars from Oxford Cigar Company and get 10% off using code SimplyStogies
With all the summer plans and vacation, we are putting out some manufacturer updates while we vacation. Don Lino, Epic Cigars, Bahamamamas Cigars, JM Tobacco, John Hay Cigars, Kristoff Cigars, https://miamicigar.com/ http://www.epiccigars.com/ https://www.bahamamamascigar.com/ https://jmtobacco.com/ https://johnhaycigars.com/ https://kristoff.com/
StickMan #1 caught up with the Founder of Epic Cigars, Dean Parsons at Tobacco Plus Expo 2021 in Las Vegas for some great insight into his experience building Epic Cigars into a Global Cigar Brand through by making sound business decisions and smart collaborations with other heavy hitters in the industry!00:00 Meet Dean Parsons01:00 How it all Started04:15 Meeting Production Demands05:32 Being Acquired by Zander-Greg07:10 Close to Shutting it all Down09:00 Never Giving Up10:30 Being a Global Brand12:00 Big Things Happening13:55 Partnership with the Cal Ripken Foundation15:02 What Cigars Does Dean Like to Smoke?15:55 What Collaboration in the Cigar Industry Look Like?17:15 What's Dean's Favorite Sip?19:00 Wrap-up and Thank you!The StickMen Podcast is a Cigar and Whiskey Lifestyle Podcast and Marketing Company hosted by Reggie Kimble (aka StickMan #1) and Co-host Sean Simpson (aka StickMan Simp). What makes us unique is that we cover the Cigar and Whiskey scene in our neighborhoods across the globe. Look out for our Whiskey Reviews, Cigar Reviews and Interviews with the cigar lifestyle influencers that make what we do so much fun! Our motto is to always "Puff, Sip, Chat ... Repeat"
This week on #ELOsoFumarTakes we welcome Dean Parsons of Epic Cigars to sit down for #Take156. We're going "on-the-nose" for this #Take, because it's going to be EPIC! From the name to his life to his cigars, Dean brings one amazing story, which should only equal one incredible #Take. Enjoy! For this occasion, Dean and I will be raising awareness for Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation. Consider contributing here:https://www.ripkenfoundation.org/donate http://www.epiccigars.com/home.html Epic Cigars partners with Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation https://cigar-coop.com/2020/11/cigar-news-epic-cigars-and-nat-cicco-cigars-partner-with-the-cal-ripken-sr-foundation.html Epic Ten: https://cigar-coop.com/2020/11/cigar-news-epic-ten-heads-to-retailers.html Summer Spotlight Nat Cicco/Epic Cigars: https://cigar-coop.com/2020/08/summer-of-20-spotlight-epic-cigars-nat-cicco.ht http://natcicco.com/ 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 you2) 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/form/SV_1X1Pg1Jgp813LRr This is going to be one awesome #Take! Enjoy! Check us out! And Be sure to subscribe, download & review. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVzGpes143J2yslmEQd4pEw/ On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../elosofumar.../id1448716988... We're also available wherever you listen to podcasts including Google Play, IHeart Radio, Spotify, Podbean, TuneIN, Spreaker, & more. ml
Featured Guest, Dean Parsons of Epic Cigars, shares stories of real-estate, kiteboarding, and of course cigars! What's your favorite Epic Cigar?
Listen in as we welcome Dean Parsons to Episode 72 of HBTC Live! We talk all things Epic Cigars, and much more. Please subscribe and rate the podcast, follow us on social media @hbtcigar, visit our website, and thanks for listening! #HBTCigar #HowBoutThatCigar #Cigars #PremiumCigars #CigarPodcast #CigarShow #HBTCLive #PremiumTobacco #CigarLife #CigarCulture #BOTL #SOTL #ISmokeCigars #BurnCigarsNotBridges #semperincendium #EpicCigars
I give you my review of the Epic Cigars limited edition Project E Gran Ola. You can follow along with my review here. I also go over our new Statement of Ethics and why it's important to our staff and to our fans. You can get your own Simply Stogies Podcast SWAG here!
Featured Guests, Alexander and Dean sit down with us out in Colorado to walk us through a blind taste test of Value Cigars, while also discussing common questions about value sticks. Do you smoke value cigars? What are some of your favorites?
Epic Cigars owner and Founder, Dean Parsons began traveling to the Dominican Republic in 2005 while living and working in Real Estate in the Turks & Caicos Islands. After several years and many trips to the Dominican Republic, Parsons, founded and trademarked Epic Cigars in 2010. Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks
This week, Joe and Drew sit down with Dean Parsons, Owner, and Founder of Epic Cigars! In the second segment, we welcome Storm Boen from Cigars for Warriors! Show Notes: https://stogiegeeks.com/314 Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks
This week, Joe Hollywood sits down with Chris Clarke of Hiram and Solomon Cigars for an interview! Chris is native to Augusta, Maine, and is a representative for Hiram and Solomon, Rock-a-Fellar Cigars, Ohana, and Epic Cigars! All that and more on this episode of the Stogie Geeks show! Full Show Notes: http://wiki.stogiegeeks.com/index.php?title=Episode_275 Visit http://www.stogiegeeks.com for all the latest episodes!
This week, Joe Hollywood sits down with Chris Clarke of Hiram and Solomon Cigars for an interview! Chris is native to Augusta, Maine, and is a representative for Hiram and Solomon, Rock-a-Fellar Cigars, Ohana, and Epic Cigars! All that and more on this episode of the Stogie Geeks show! Full Show Notes: http://wiki.stogiegeeks.com/index.php?title=Episode_275 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/stogiegeek Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks
Last Friday I had the opportunity to visit one of my favorite local cigar shops, The Wooden Indian in Havertown, PA. They were having an event featuring Epic Cigars, with Dean Parsons on hand.
Tripp sits down with Dean Parsons of Epic Cigars. Dean introduces the Smoking Shields a special blended cigar for the Smoking Shields non-profit organization. Dean talks about the Project E, the San Andres Maduro wrapper with a smokeable band. The Maduro Fuerte which is an extension to the existing Maduro line. The La Rubia had widespread distribution at the end of 2016, introducing a Connecticut Shade wrapped cigar.
The Godfather of Boutique Cigars, Ernesto Perrez Carrillo, and his son Ernesto Carrillo III, join Dave Garofalo Mr Jonathon and Chuck Morrison on today's Cigar Authority where the boys light up the E.P. Carrillo Inaugural 2009 from Epic Cigars, as well as the E.P. Carrillo Edicion Limitada 2010. It's a Carrillo carousel only The Cigar Authority!