Podcasts about ipcpr trade show

At the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Davidoff made a notable return, and one brand that stood out with a fresh look was Zino. Davidoff had not participated in the PCA (formerly IPCPR) Trade Show since 2019. For many years, the company's primary focus has been on its flagship brands: Davidoff, AVO, and Camacho. Although Zino has always been included in Davidoff's exhibits, it was generally considered a secondary brand. However, this year, Zino took its place alongside the other three major brands, and the difference was quite noticeable. Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-w80  

At the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Davidoff made a notable return, and one brand that stood out with a fresh look was Zino. Davidoff had not participated in the PCA (formerly IPCPR) Trade Show since 2019. For many years, the company's primary focus has been on its flagship brands: Davidoff, AVO, and Camacho. Although Zino has always been included in Davidoff's exhibits, it was generally considered a secondary brand. However, this year, Zino took its place alongside the other three major brands, and the difference was quite noticeable. Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-w80

It's back into the archives as we go back to the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show and talk to Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust founder Steve Saka. This was Steve's third trade show and he'll have plenty to say about the trade show. In addition Steve talked about his 2017 Trade Show releases: Todos Los Dias; Mi Querida Gordita, and Mas Sucio; and the Muestra de Saka Nacatamale.  

It's back into the archives as we go back to the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show and talk to Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust founder Steve Saka. This was Steve's third trade show and he'll have plenty to say about the trade show. In addition Steve talked about his 2017 Trade Show releases: Todos Los Dias; Mi Querida Gordita, and Mas Sucio; and the Muestra de Saka Nacatamale.  

This was the seventh Premium Cigar Association (PCA)/IPCPR Trade Show For Jochy Blanco's La Galera line. Blanco first came to the IPCPR Trade Show back in 2016 when he would launch his own premium cigar brand, La Galera Cigars. Since then, La Galera has been at every Trade Show the PCA/IPCPR has covered. At the 2023 PCA Show, there wasn't anything from La Galera in terms of new product lines or line extensions. Most of the changes involved samplers and a revamping of the packaging for the La Galera Connecticut. Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-qje  

This was the seventh Premium Cigar Association (PCA)/IPCPR Trade Show For Jochy Blanco's La Galera line. Blanco first came to the IPCPR Trade Show back in 2016 when he would launch his own premium cigar brand, La Galera Cigars. Since then, La Galera has been at every Trade Show the PCA/IPCPR has covered. At the 2023 PCA Show, there wasn't anything from La Galera in terms of new product lines or line extensions. Most of the changes involved samplers and a revamping of the packaging for the La Galera Connecticut. Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-qje

On August 15 2010, Will Cooper went to his first IPCPR Trade Show as a buyer. After an adventure getting an Iced Coffee in the heat of New Orleans, he decided to chronicle his tales of his visit to the Trade Show and Cigar Coop was born. Along the way, he met some interesting characters and one of them was a newcomer to the cigar industry named Matt Booth. Over the years, Matt and Coop have developed a friendship akin to the Odd Couple -at the same time that friendship expanded to the rest of the team.  Tonight, we welcome Matt Booth to this anniversary show. All I can say is put on your seat belts for this one. Bear and Coop will reflect on the last 13 years as well. Plus we have our U.S. History segment, Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments. References Police Officer Jumps Fence to Save Chained Dog from Fire, Not Giving Up Even When Heat Turned Severe Dozens of Messages in Bottles Tossed by a Nantucket Fisherman are Found Around the World

On August 15 2010, Will Cooper went to his first IPCPR Trade Show as a buyer. After an adventure getting an Iced Coffee in the heat of New Orleans, he decided to chronicle his tales of his visit to the Trade Show and Cigar Coop was born. Along the way, he met some interesting characters and one of them was a newcomer to the cigar industry named Matt Booth. Over the years, Matt and Coop have developed a friendship akin to the Odd Couple -at the same time that friendship expanded to the rest of the team.  Tonight, we welcome Matt Booth to this anniversary show. All I can say is put on your seat belts for this one. Bear and Coop will reflect on the last 13 years as well. Plus we have our U.S. History segment, Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments. References Police Officer Jumps Fence to Save Chained Dog from Fire, Not Giving Up Even When Heat Turned Severe Dozens of Messages in Bottles Tossed by a Nantucket Fisherman are Found Around the World

At an FDA Seminar at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, a relatively unknown new brand had its debut cigar launched. That brand was Fratello Cigars, owned by Omar de Frias who worked for NASA. Following the Trade Show, Omar would take a grassroots approach to introduce his cigars to the market that he called "Fratello Road." Fast forward to 2023, and this year Omar and Fratello are celebrating ten years in the cigar business. Our visit to the Fratello booth included a lot of reminiscing over Fratello's decade in the cigar business. In addition, there were a couple of new releases. The first was Fratello - The Lunar, which is being released in conjunction with the upcoming Nova-C Lunar Landing project. In addition, the Fratello Sorella, a line that hasn't had a full U.S. launch, will now see one. Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-qgf  

At an FDA Seminar at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, a relatively unknown new brand had its debut cigar launched. That brand was Fratello Cigars, owned by Omar de Frias who worked for NASA. Following the Trade Show, Omar would take a grassroots approach to introduce his cigars to the market that he called "Fratello Road." Fast forward to 2023, and this year Omar and Fratello are celebrating ten years in the cigar business. Our visit to the Fratello booth included a lot of reminiscing over Fratello's decade in the cigar business. In addition, there were a couple of new releases. The first was Fratello - The Lunar, which is being released in conjunction with the upcoming Nova-C Lunar Landing project. In addition, the Fratello Sorella, a line that hasn't had a full U.S. launch, will now see one. Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-qgf  

Looking back several years ago, it was not unusual for Rocky Patel Premium Cigars to release seven or more new lines at the IPCPR Trade Show. These numbers have been streamlined over the past couple of years. This year the company introduced two new lines at the Trade Show. Leading the pack would be The Edge 20th Anniversary – a line that had been promoted prior to the PCA 2022. The second, with details kept under wraps, is the Rocky Patel DBS. At the same time, Rocky Patel Premium Cigars has been on a roll – delivering some high quality products. This resulted in a #1 Cigar of the Year from Cigar Coop in 2021 with the Rocky Patel Winter Collection; and a Prime Time Award for Best Large-sized company. We would have the opportunity to present owner Rocky Patel these awards at PCA 2022. PCA 2022 Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-nn1  

Looking back several years ago, it was not unusual for Rocky Patel Premium Cigars to release seven or more new lines at the IPCPR Trade Show. These numbers have been streamlined over the past couple of years. This year the company introduced two new lines at the Trade Show. Leading the pack would be The Edge 20th Anniversary – a line that had been promoted prior to the PCA 2022. The second, with details kept under wraps, is the Rocky Patel DBS. At the same time, Rocky Patel Premium Cigars has been on a roll – delivering some high quality products. This resulted in a #1 Cigar of the Year from Cigar Coop in 2021 with the Rocky Patel Winter Collection; and a Prime Time Award for Best Large-sized company. We would have the opportunity to present owner Rocky Patel these awards at PCA 2022. PCA 2022 Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-nn1  

At the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Selected Tobacco unveiled its biggest portfolio expansion since the brand first appeared at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show in Orlando, FL. There are two new brands, several new lines, and some ultra-premium humidor offerings. The brands of Selected Tobacco are ultra-premium luxury brands. Selected Tobacco had a booth worth of being the home for such brands at the PCA Trade Show. Some called it a museum or an ultra-premium showroom. One can also make the argument that it was a combination of both. If you missed the Selected Tobacco booth and the products showcased in it, you truly missed something special at the Trade Show. PCA 2022 Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-nio

At the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Selected Tobacco unveiled its biggest portfolio expansion since the brand first appeared at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show in Orlando, FL. There are two new brands, several new lines, and some ultra-premium humidor offerings. The brands of Selected Tobacco are ultra-premium luxury brands. Selected Tobacco had a booth worth of being the home for such brands at the PCA Trade Show. Some called it a museum or an ultra-premium showroom. One can also make the argument that it was a combination of both. If you missed the Selected Tobacco booth and the products showcased in it, you truly missed something special at the Trade Show. PCA 2022 Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-nio

For as long as I have been coming to the Premium Cigar Association (and its predecessor IPCPR Trade Show), Kristoff Cigars has been a staple at the Trade Show. Some years are busier years than others in terms of new product, but each and every year Kristoff is one of the booths I look forward to visiting. 2022 was a year where it certainly was one of the busier ones - in terms of both traffic (hey, we photobombed our friends at HBTC in the booth shot) and new products. This year the new products had both a personal and business touch. There was a new regular production line, a PCA Exclusive line, and a line extension. At the same time, all three of these lines continue to showcase that Kristoff is very healthy when it comes to delivering innovative products. PCA 2022 Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-neQ

For as long as I have been coming to the Premium Cigar Association (and its predecessor IPCPR Trade Show), Kristoff Cigars has been a staple at the Trade Show. Some years are busier years than others in terms of new product, but each and every year Kristoff is one of the booths I look forward to visiting. 2022 was a year where it certainly was one of the busier ones - in terms of both traffic (hey, we photobombed our friends at HBTC in the booth shot) and new products. This year the new products had both a personal and business touch. There was a new regular production line, a PCA Exclusive line, and a line extension. At the same time, all three of these lines continue to showcase that Kristoff is very healthy when it comes to delivering innovative products. PCA 2022 Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-neQ

In this interview from our archives, we interview Matt Booth of Room101 Cigars. This interview took place at the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show. This was Matt's first Trade Show since his split with Davidoff, and coming "out of retirement".  We talk about his new products for 2017 and even discuss video games.

In this interview from our archives, we interview Matt Booth of Room101 Cigars. This interview took place at the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show. This was Matt's first Trade Show since his split with Davidoff, and coming "out of retirement".  We talk about his new products for 2017 and even discuss video games.

In this interview from our archives, we interview Charles Awad, who at the time was the Vice President of Marketing and Product Development. This interview took place at the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show. During the 2010s, Davidoff was in a period of growth an innovation like we had no other company was - and Charles was at the center of this strategy. We take a look this strategy and how it led to one of the most exciting periods in Davidoff history. Note: This an audio only interview, we recommend increasing the volume for this interview.

In this interview from our archives, we interview Charles Awad, who at the time was the Vice President of Marketing and Product Development. This interview took place at the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show. During the 2010s, Davidoff was in a period of growth an innovation like we had no other company was - and Charles was at the center of this strategy. We take a look this strategy and how it led to one of the most exciting periods in Davidoff history. Note: This an audio only interview, we recommend increasing the volume for this interview.

In this interview from our archives, we interview Nestor Andrés Plasencia at the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show. If there was “the story” at the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, it was the launch of Plasencia Cigars. The Plasencias have over 150 years experience in the cigar business and truly are one of the iconic families in the industry's history. Now, after many years being growers and producers in the cigar business, the Plasencias last year have launched their own brand. It's not just a brand with their name on it. To bring this product to market, the Plasencias now have their own U.S. distribution company, Plasencia 1865, LLC.  The 2017 IPCPR would prove to be a very special trade show as the Plasencias would be exhibitors for the first time showcasing their new products. Note: This an audio only interview.

From the 2021 PCA Trade Show, we talk to James Brown at Oveja Negra Brands At the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Oveja Negra Brands returned with the same booth as it had for the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show. This was especially pleasing because I loved how this booth highlighted the unique nature of each of the four brands – and still puts them under one umbrella. The world has changed quite a bit since 2019, but Oveja Negra Brands still keeps to its “less is more” small batch philosophy, and it paid off dividends. Between Cigar Coop and El Oso Fumar, Oveja Negra Brands has collected quite a number of awards. Meanwhile, there was no shortage of new things to look forward to in 2021. References PCA 2021 Report: Oveja Negra Brands

From the 2021 PCA Trade Show, we talk to James Brown at Oveja Negra Brands At the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Oveja Negra Brands returned with the same booth as it had for the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show. This was especially pleasing because I loved how this booth highlighted the unique nature of each of the four brands – and still puts them under one umbrella. The world has changed quite a bit since 2019, but Oveja Negra Brands still keeps to its “less is more” small batch philosophy, and it paid off dividends. Between Cigar Coop and El Oso Fumar, Oveja Negra Brands has collected quite a number of awards. Meanwhile, there was no shortage of new things to look forward to in 2021. References PCA 2021 Report: Oveja Negra Brands

On Prime Time Episode 132, Luciano Meirelles of A.C.E. Prime makes his debut! Luciano’s company made one of the biggest splash debuts at the previous year’s IPCPR Trade Show, and we’ll get the story behind this. In addition, A.C.E. Prime is teaming up with some major names from the world of professional sports and we’ll learn about that as well.

On Prime Time Episode 132, Luciano Meirelles of A.C.E. Prime makes his debut! Luciano’s company made one of the biggest splash debuts at the previous year’s IPCPR Trade Show, and we’ll get the story behind this. In addition, A.C.E. Prime is teaming up with some major names from the world of professional sports and we’ll learn about that as well.

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes Claudio Sgroi of Mombacho Cigars to sit down for #Take110. Sgroi and Mombacho have taken on some incredible projects in the last couple of years. They first gave us the revolutionary Casa Favilli - featuring a Nicaraguan-grown Connecticut Broadleaf. At the 2019 PCA (nee IPCPR) Trade Show, Sgroi announced the unprecedented collaboration with Diplomatico Rum, the infamous Venezuelan Spirit Company. We also look back at some of the decisions that put Sgroi and Mombacho on this course of creativity, innovation, while still holding true to tradition. Enjoy!   https://www.mombachocigars.com/ Casa Favilli: https://tobaccobusiness.com/casa-favilli-cigar-factor-named-top-attraction-in-granada/ 2019 IPCPR Coverage of Mombacho: https://cigar-coop.com/2019/07/ipcpr-2019-spotlight-mombacho-cigars-s-a.html Carita Feliz Kinder Association: http://www.caritafelizkinder.org/ I Love Venezuela Foundation: https://www.ilovevenezuela.org/  Diplomatico Rum:http://rondiplomatico.com/age-filter/?r=http%3A%2F%2Frondiplomatico.com%2F

We met with Eduardo Fernandez at the IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas for a talk about the brand overhaul his company, Aganorsa Leaf, underwent recently, the tobacco that's at the hear of the operation, and his ventures in other agricultural fields. Music in this episode: "BossaBossa" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

At the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show, we got an opportunity to cover the unveiling of Southern Draw Cigars’ new Rose of Sharon Desert Rose. Now we have one of the main principals behind Southern Draw, Robert Holt, to talk about the project. Desert Rose was one of many new releases by Southern Draw unveiled at this year’s trade show, and we’ll talk to Robert about all of the happenings. Last week we didn’t get to finish our 2019 IPCPR Post Game, so this week wel provide some general commentary on all of the happenings that surrounded this year’s trade show – including thoughts on the controversy around the PCA rebranding and CigarCon. Finally, José Blanco is a free agent again as we discuss his recent departure from E.P. Carrillo Note: We will be running a second contest for our audience watching the recorded show. Stay tuned here or stay tuned to www.cigar-coop.com for more details

At the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show, we got an opportunity to cover the unveiling of Southern Draw Cigars’ new Rose of Sharon Desert Rose. Now we have one of the main principals behind Southern Draw, Robert Holt, to talk about the project. Desert Rose was one of many new releases by Southern Draw unveiled at this year’s trade show, and we’ll talk to Robert about all of the happenings. Last week we didn’t get to finish our 2019 IPCPR Post Game, so this week wel provide some general commentary on all of the happenings that surrounded this year’s trade show – including thoughts on the controversy around the PCA rebranding and CigarCon. Finally, José Blanco is a free agent again as we discuss his recent departure from E.P. Carrillo Note: We will be running a second contest for our audience watching the recorded show. Stay tuned to www.cigar-coop.com for more details

At the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show, we caught up with the one and only Ernesto Perez-Carrillo, Jr. of E.P. Carrillo. In this interview, the Cigar Hall-of-Famer discuss his accolades from 2018, his latest projects and the importance of family.

This week we welcome Erik Wentworth from Hammer + Sickle Cigars as we feature two cigars from the Care Package. In the first hour we will light up the Hammer + Sickle Series Unidas which was a collaboration between Hammer + Sickle and United Cigars. It's a smoke that started its planning stage with the late Eric Hanson and we will you all about it before we move on to the 2nd cigar which is the Hammer + Sickle Trademark. Throughout the show we will discuss the week that was, the last ever IPCPR Trade Show. We will talk the sites, the cigars, the good, the bad and the ugly. What did Dave smoke that wow'ed him. What did Dave buy for his stores? We will have this all the usual suspects including Versus, Offer of the Day, Cigar News and a peek into the Asylum. 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/ Never miss an episode by subscribing to the show via Apple Podcasts and Podbean.

At the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show, Bear Duplisea catches up with Francisco Batista, the Master Blender from Royal Agio Cigars. Royal Agio is a company that has been making some noise in the U.S., and we'll learn from Francisco what he is doing to develop the products out of Royal Agio.

At the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show, Bear Duplisea catches up with Francisco Batista, the Master Blender from Royal Agio Cigars. Royal Agio is a company that has been making some noise in the U.S., and we'll learn from Francisco what he is doing to develop the products out of Royal Agio.

At the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show, Bear Duplisea catches up with the one and only Ernesto Here-Carrillo of E.P. Carrillo. In this interview, Ernesto discuss his accolades from 2018, and discussed what the company launched at the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show.

At the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show, Bear Duplisea catches up with the one and only Ernesto Here-Carrillo of E.P. Carrillo. In this interview, Ernesto discuss his accolades from 2018, and discussed what the company launched at the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show.

At the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show, Will Cooper catches up with Boris Wintermans, 4th generation CEO of Royal Agio Cigars. If you aren't familiar with Royal Agio Cigars, it is a tobacco giant in Europe. However, the U.S. market and premium cigars are something newer to Wintermans and his company. In this interview, we'll learn how Boris and his company are doing on the journey into these areas, plus we will learn more what Royal Agio is doing at IPCPR 2019.

At the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show, Will Cooper catches up with Boris Wintermans, 4th generation CEO of Royal Agio Cigars. If you aren't familiar with Royal Agio Cigars, it is a tobacco giant in Europe. However, the U.S. market and premium cigars are something newer to Wintermans and his company. In this interview, we'll learn how Boris and his company are doing on the journey into these areas, plus we will learn more what Royal Agio is doing at IPCPR 2019.

We made it!  Tonight is Episode 100 of the Prime Time Show and the timing couldn’t be any better as the IPCPR Trade Show opens a week later. Tonight Aaron and Coop go through “The Big Board.”.This is a comprehensive review of all of the companies and all the releases. If you are going to the show as a retailer or following at home, you will want to see or hear this show. Of course, an IPCPR Trade Show would not be without drama, and we’ve got high drama heading into the 2019 show. The IPCPR’s plans for a “major announcement” took an unexpected turn when things leaked out. We’ll look at this, analyze what went wrong, and discuss what impact this will have.

We made it!  Tonight is Episode 100 of the Prime Time Show and the timing couldn’t be any better as the IPCPR Trade Show opens a week later. Tonight Aaron and Coop go through “The Big Board.”.This is a comprehensive review of all of the companies and all the releases. If you are going to the show as a retailer or following at home, you will want to see or hear this show. Of course, an IPCPR Trade Show would not be without drama, and we’ve got high drama heading into the 2019 show. The IPCPR’s plans for a “major announcement” took an unexpected turn when things leaked out. We’ll look at this, analyze what went wrong, and discuss what impact this will have.

Put your seat belts on. Once again we are joined by Hector Alfonso of Espinosa Cigars, Skip Martin of RoMa Craft Tobac, and Steve Saka of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust – just in time for a panel discussion as a part of our IPCPR Pre-Game Series. We’ll discuss the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show with our panel and a whole lot more.

Put your seat belts on. Once again we are joined by Hector Alfonso of Espinosa Cigars, Skip Martin of RoMa Craft Tobac, and Steve Saka of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust – just in time for a panel discussion as a part of our IPCPR Pre-Game Series. We’ll discuss the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show with our panel and a whole lot more.

This week the Prime Time Show begins the first of three weeks of “Pre-Game” coverage leading up to the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show with a Media Panel Show. It’s our sixth Media Panel Show and we will have the whole Prime Time Team onboard plus Seth Geise, Jiunn Liu, and John McTavish of Developing Palates. There’s no off-limits to this panel discussion and we will discuss the things that are on everyone’s mind heading into the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show.

This week the Prime Time Show begins the first of three weeks of “Pre-Game” coverage leading up to the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show with a Media Panel Show. It’s our sixth Media Panel Show and we will have the whole Prime Time Team onboard plus Seth Geise, Jiunn Liu, and John McTavish of Developing Palates. There’s no off-limits to this panel discussion and we will discuss the things that are on everyone’s mind heading into the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show..

Ella Fitzgerald once sang, hurry, get on, now it`s coming, listen to those rails a-thrumming, all aboard, get on the "A” train. Today we hop on board with the representative from La Flor Dominicana Stephen Poirier as we smoke a cigar that was limited to retailers who attended the IPCPR Trade Show such as Two Guys Smoke Shop. We will tell you all about the LFD “A” as well as find out what is going on in the world of La Flor Dominicana. We will also have Miles with Styles, a Top 5 List and all the madness we know as The Ash Holes as we broadcast live on location from Studio 21 Podcast Cafe high above Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, New Hampshire on the United Podcast Network. As always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at http://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

Listen to an exclusive cigar profile with NBA® Hall of Famer Karl Malone. Malone unveiled La Aurora Barrel Aged by Karl Malone during the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show. His daughter Kadee Malone joined her dad for some two-on-one with Boveda host Rob Gagner.

At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, one of the revelations was the launch of Jeremy Jack Cigars. Tonight on Episode 70 of Prime Time, we welcome the founder of Jeremy Jack Cigars, Brady Hayek. We will talk about Brady’s journey in the cigar industry. In our Debonaire Ideal we will talk more about Arsenio Ramos, and in our Deliberation Segment, we talk collaborations – the truth and myths behind them.

At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, one of the revelations was the launch of Jeremy Jack Cigars. Tonight on Episode 70 of Prime Time, we welcome the founder of Jeremy Jack Cigars, Brady Hayek. We will talk about Brady’s journey in the cigar industry. In our Debonaire Ideal we will talk more about Arsenio Ramos, and in our Deliberation Segment, we talk collaborations – the truth and myths behind them.

On this episode, the Cigar Snob team recaps the 2018 IPCPR trade show, where a number of cigars brands and manufacturers debuted new product. We also got our hands on some innovative new accessories, met Karl "The Mailman" Malone, and watched the World Cup Final when a small fire delayed the show. Music in this episode: "BossaBossa" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Yesterday the cigar industry concluded the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas. Fresh off his flight back from Sin City we are joined by Jim Price and we will see if we can get him to confess his sins to Pastor Dan. If we can't walk down that road, we will at least talk about CLE / Asylum and find out what went down at the trade show for Christian Eiroa and Tom Lazuka. We will light up the Eiroa First 20 Years Diadema which was released at the TAA and share our thoughts on this special cigar. Pastor Padron gives us his weekly Thou Shall Not Sermon and we will also look at this week's top 5 list given from Jim Price about the IPCPR before we go Miles with Styles, announce our AshHole of the week, and our Instagram highlight of the week live from Studio 21 Podcast Cafe in Salem, NH on the United Podcast Network. As always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at http://www.2GuysCigars.com/

Back at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show, Baseball Legend Gary Sheffield launched his debut cigar with Rocky Patel Premium Cigars. Will had a chance to catch up with him for this exclusive interview.

Steve Castro of Davidus Cigars joins us this week as we smoke his brand, Lord Baltimore. We also recap the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show and give you the perspective of two retailers.  In the second hour we smoke the new Padron Damaso cigar which is one of the most anticipated cigar releases of the year.  We also have all the cigar news, legislations and trademarks and the usual shenanigans known as The Cigar Authority. 

This week we welcomed two special guests on the Stogie Geeks. First, Phil Zanghi, owner from our new sponsor Debonaire Cigars paid a surprise visit to the Stogie Geeks. Phil talked about his brand, Debonaire Cigars and his self-titled current line. He also gave us some insights into what his company has in store for 2014. Phil stayed with us for the duration of the show and gave his thoughts and insights into the cigar industry. Our special guest was Victor Vitale of Legacy Brands, makers of the Ora Vivo and Tortuga line of cigars. Victor talked about these two lines that were launched at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show. Victor also talked about his collaboration with Hollywood superstar Armand Assante on the Ora Vivo line. Top 10 Cigars of 2013 The Stogie Geeks then went through their Top 10 cigars for 2013. The runaway winner was the La Aurora Cien Años Edición Especial (La Aurora Cien Años Maduro) as it was #1 on three lists, and #2 on the other. This cigar has been talked about many times on the show and we feel this cigar is one of the all-time greats. Wraper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Robusto: 5 x 50 Price: $15.20 Paul's Top 10 Tatuaje Black Label Corona Gorda  La Aurora Cien Años Edición Especial (La Aurora Cien Años Maduro) Tatuaje Cohete 2013 Tatuaje Noellas Reserva 2013 Davidoff Nicaragua Short Corona Liga Privada Unico Serie UF-13 Dark by Drew Estate E.P. Carrillo Cardinal Natural Tatuaje 10th Anniversary Belle Encre Illusione Rothchildes Perdomo Edición de Silva, (tie) EIROA by CLE Cigars Prensado, (tie) Headley Grange Stogie Santa's Top 10 La Aurora Cien Años Edición Especial (La Aurora Cien Años Maduro) Davidoff 2013 Year of the Snake Edition Tatuaje Black Label Corona Gorda Davidoff Nicaragua Short Corona Fuente Unnamed Reserve 2013 Robusto EIROA by CLE Cigars Prensado Herrera Esteli Short Corona Debonaire Belicoso E.P. Carrillo Short Run 2013 Illusione Rothchildes Will's Top 10 La Aurora Cien Años Edición Especial (La Aurora Cien Años Maduro) Davidoff 2013 Year of the Snake Edition Tatuaje Apocalypse E.P. Carrillo Medalla D' Oro (Federal Cigar 92nd Anniversary Cigar) Avo Movement TAA Limited Release Don Pepin Garcia - 10th Anniversary Limited Edition 2013 Lou Rodriguez La Mano Negra Liga Privada Unico Serie UF-13 Dark by Drew Estate E.P. Carrillo Short Run 2013 Alec Bradley Mundial Mark, Jr.'s Top 10 La Aurora Cien Años Edición Especial (La Aurora Cien Años Maduro) Tatuaje Black Label Corona Gorda Tatuaje Noellas Reserva 2013 Davidoff Nicaragua Short Corona L'Atelier LAT46 Seleccion Speciale Fuente Unnamed Reserve 2013 Robusto Fuente Fuente Opus X Destino Al Siglio Lancero Aging Room M21 Fortissimo Tatuaje Cohete 2013 Herrera Esteli Short Corona (tie) Headley Grange Eminentes (tie)  E.P. Carrillo Cardinal Natural 52 Stogie Geeks Composite Top 15 La Aurora Cien Años Edición Especial (La Aurora Cien Años Maduro) Tatuaje Black Label Corona Gorda Davidoff Nicaragua  EIROA by CLE Cigars Herrera Esteli by Drew Estate  Davidoff 2013 Year of the Snake Edition Tatuaje Noellas Reserva Fuente Unnamed Reserve (2013) Tatuaje Cohete 2013 Liga Privada Unico Serie UF-13 Dark by Drew Estate L'Atelier LAT46 Seleccion Speciale E.P. Carrillo Short Run 2013 Illusione Rothchildes Headley Grange Tatuaje Apocalypse (Part of the Smoke Inn Microblend Series) The remainder of the Cigar Coop Top 30 is found here... What We Have Been Smoking The complete list of all cigars discussed in this segment can be found on the Episode 79 Stogies Page. Paul's List See Paul's List, complete with pictures, ratings and mini-reviews on his Stogie Feed. Will's List See Wil's List, complete with pictures, ratings and mini-reviews on his Stogie Feed. Mark Jr's List See Mark JR's List, complete with pictures, ratings and mini-reviews on his Stogie Feed.

Back from the IPCPR Trade Show, get the inside scoop on the last and hottest premium cigars hitting the shelves. Plus, Dave Garofalo gives his choice for best new brand, best new products, best new accessory, rookie of the year, and much, much more. We light up the Recluse by Iconic Leaf Cigar Company,  and maybe the BEST cigars Dave's ever smoked, "Byron," "Atabey," and "Bandolero." And the Cigar Genius makes his debut... http://www.facebook.com/cigargenius

Bob and Dale are joined by Professor Doug Fiore, a regular columnist on cigarmedia.tv. The three cigar aficionados have an entertaining and informative discussion about their ten favorite cigars of 2011. The Cigar of the Week, The La Palina El Diario, receives outstanding reviews from Bob, Dale and Doug. The cigar featured in the What's My Band segment of the show, the AJ Fernandez Fresh Rolled, was provided by listener Jay Ledou. Tim Banic is this month's winner of a silver Palio. Enter January's Palio contest by sending a photo of you or your friends enjoying a cigar to theshow@cigarmedia.tv. (Don't forget to include your mailing address and type "Palio" on the subject line.) To see the contest pictures, click on the Contest icon on the www.cigarmedia.tv home page. Remember you must re-enter each month to be eligible to win. Check out the live show! Go to http://www.cigarmedia.tv/live/ where the show is broadcast live most Friday evenings at 9 PM EDT. You won't want to miss the live version of show #365 on February 10th. In honor of having a show for listeners to download on every day of the year, Bob, Dale, Liz and Craig Schneider will be giving out sampler packs of some of their favorite cigars. But you must be in the chatroom during the live show to win so be sure to tune in on February 10th. Cigar of the Week - La Palina El Diario The La Palina El Diario Robusto was #20 in Cigar Journal’s top 25 of 2011. The El Diario was released at the 2011 IPCPR Trade Show and there are 5 sizes within the line, with a line extension due out in the Fall of 2012. Country of origin: Honduras; Factory: Raices Cubana; Wrapper: Honduran Corojo ‘99 Rosado; Binder: Honduran Criollo ‘98 (x2); Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 and Criollo ‘98. •Churchill, 7 x 50 - $226/$11.30 (MSRP) •Torpedo, 6.125 x 52 - $227/$11.35 •Gordo, 6 x 58 - $231/$11.55 •Toro, 6 x 50 - $200/$10 •Robusto, 5 x 52 - $196/$9.80 2011 DOGWATCH CIGAR RADIO FAVORITES (in no particular order) Dale’s Top 10 Favorites from 2011 Shows NHC Tatuaje Capa Especiale Maduro AJ Fernandez Puro Authentico Lou Rodriguez Edicion Premier Bom Bom 22 Degrees N/83 Degrees W by J. Fuego Monte Pascoal Minutos San Lotano Oval Pyramid Emillio AF1 Robusto Illusione H1 Maduro Esencia Lancero/Petite Corona Torano Vault Liga-A008 Toro Honorable Mentions: La Casita Criollo, Undercrown, Buena Vista Limitada Reserva Doug’s Favorites from 2011 Lou Rodriguez Connecticut Corona Padron Family Reserve No. 85 Maduro CAO OSA La Casita Criollo Casa Magna Domus Magnus Undercrown by Drew Estate Quesada Oktoberfest Buena Vista Limitada Reserva Viaje Late Harvest EP Carrillo New Wave Connecticut Bob’s Favorites from 2011 San Lotano Oval Robusto from AJ Fernandez This cigar was #2 in Cigar Journal’s top 25 of 2011 and was also included in the list of “60 Cigars That You Should Try” in CJ’s winter edition. AJ’s methods are the result of three generations of tobacco mastery. Raised in Cuba and steeped in the rich tradition of the Fernandez cigar legacy, AJ Fernandez now produces unparalleled, hand-rolled product in Esteli, Nicaragua. The day-to-day operations at Tabacalera Fernandez are managed under the watchful eye of AJ himself. This cigar is produced in a highly unique oval shape. Wrapper: Brazil Habano 2000 Wrapper (4+ years); Binder: Nicaragua; Filler: Nicaragua / Honduras + AJ Fernandez Secret Filler. 6 Sizes: Petite Robusto – 4.5 x 54; Corona – 5 x 44; Robusto – 5.5 x 54; Toro – 6 x 54; Gordo – 6.5 x 60; Pyramid – 6.5 x 54. Elogio LSV Corona Extra A Nicaraguan Puro, this cigar was introduced in a very limited production due to the availability of its sungrown Oscuro wrapper. Grown by Carlos and his uncle, Armando Robaina, in a small farm in Somoto. Elogio’s web site says that this lush wrapper receives the highest attention in a detailed fermentation process that Carlos Pereda performs personally. The Corona Extra is said to be the most powerful of the series. (The Elogio Serie Habano Churchill was included in the list of “60 Cigars That You Should Try” in CJ’s winter edition.) Wrapper: Nicaraguan sungrown Oscuro; Binder: Nicaragua; Filler: Nicaragua. 5 Sizes: Churchill – 7 x 52; Torpedo – 6 1/8 x 52; Robusto – 5 x 50; Corona Extra 6 x 42; Petite Corona 5 x 32. Monte Pascoal Robusto Monte Pascoal was a winner of Cigar Journal’s 2011 award for Best Brand Brazil. A Brazilian Puro, this cigar is produced in Cruz das Almas - Bahia, Brazil by Tabacos Mata Fina. The beautiful Monte Pascoal® Logo was hand drawn by an illustrator. The Logo is a representation of different elements relating to the discovery of Brazil in 1500 by Pedro Alvares Cabral. Translated into English, Monte Pascoal® means Easter Mountain. Monte Pascoal® (Easter Mountain) was the first piece of land sighted by Cabral upon his arrival to the new land. The date was Wednesday, April 22nd during the week of Easter. Wrapper: Brazil Mata Fina; Binder: Brazil Mata Fina; Filler: Brazil Mata Fina and Mata Norte (All of the cigars in the Monte Pascoal line are blended with these two tobaccos, in different proportions. 6 Sizes: Minutos – 4 3/8 x 42; Petit Robusto – 4 x 50; Robusto – 4 7/8 x 50; Corona – 5 5/8 x 42; Belicoso – 5 ½ x 52; Double Corona – 7 5/8 x 49. Joya de Nicaragua Antańo Dark Corojo Joya de Nicaragua, S.A. is located in Esteli, Nicaragua. According to its web site, the JdN factory was established in 1968, and was the very first Nicaraguan cigar factory. The JdN Antano Dark Corojo is a Nicaraguan Puro. According to Dr. Alejandro Martinez Cuenca, Master Maker of Joya de Nicaragua, “A decade ago we created the much-heralded Joya de Nicaragua Antaño 1970 to share the unbridled richness of our Nicaraguan tobaccos with the world. For us, Antaño represents the toil of our people, the fruit of our beloved fields and ultimately, it is a reflection of our souls. We have labored nearly ten years to create the Antaño Dark Corojo, never before has there been a puro so creamy, rich and smooth, yet simultaneously so enthrallingly robust at its core. I promise you, this is a smoke you will remember…” Wrapper: Nicaragua; Binder: Nicaragua; Filler: Nicaragua. 5 Sizes: Peligroso – 5 x 44; Azarosa – 4 ½ x 52; El Martillo – 5 ½ x 54; La Pesadilla – 4 ¾ x 60; Poderoso – 6 x 54. Cain Daytona 550 The Cain Daytona 550 was included in the list of “60 Cigars That You Should Try” in CJ’s winter edition. Cain Daytona is a Nicaraguan Puro made entirely of Cuban-seed, long-leaf ligeros from the Jalapa Valley. The Cain Daytona is the fourth release from Oliva and Studio Tobac’s “Strait Ligero” Cain line. The Cain Daytona 654 Torpedo was #4 in Cigar Journal’s top 25 of 2011. (The Cain Daytona Lancero was the winner Cigar Journal’s 2011 award for Best Cigar Nicaragua.) Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano; Binder: Nicaraguan Habano; Filler: Nicaragua. 5 Sizes: 646 – 6 x 46; 660 – 6 x 60; No. 4 – 5 x 43; 550 – 5 x 50; 654T – 6 x 54. Cain F The Cain F Habano/Sun Grown 550 was #17 in Cigar Journal’s top 25 of 2011. Made in Nicaragua, Cain F is a Nicaraguan Puro made entirely of Cuban-seed, long-leaf ligeros from the Jalapa Valley. The Cain F is the third release from Oliva and Studio Tobac’s “Strait Ligero” Cain line. The filler consists of 3 of the richest, most distinct Nicaraguan Ligero tobaccos the world has to offer, including 32% from Esteli and 25% each from Condega and Jalapa. Wrapper: Nicaragua; Binder: Nicaragua; Filler: Nicaragua. 7 Sizes: 550 – 5 ¾ x 50; 550 Tubos – 5 x 50; 654 Torpedo – 6 x 54; 660 – 6 x 60; Lancero Tubos – 7 x 38; Nub 460 – 4 x 60; Nub 464 T – 4 x 64. Esencia Robusto Esencia cigars are Nicaraguan Puros made in Honduras by Brother of the Leaf, LLC. Each has been crafted in an old world Havana style using a traditional blend of Criollo and Corojo leaf of only the highest quality. Production of the Esencia is limited to the availability of the very best in raw materials. Wrapper: Nicaragua; Binder: Nicaragua; Filler: Nicaragua. 5 Sizes: Churchill – 7 x 47; Corona Gorda – 5 5/8 x 46; Belicoso - 5 ½ x 52; Petit Corona – 5 1/8 x 42; Robusto – 4 7/8 x 50. Perdomo Patriarch Maduro Created by Nick Perdomo Jr. to honor his father, Perdomo Patriarch is available in an Ecuadorian Connecticut, a Cuban-seed Corojo or a triple fermented Maduro wrapper. The filler consists of aged, long-leaf tobaccos grown in Nicaragua’s three growing regions - Esteli, Jalapa, and Condega. Wrapper: Connecticut (Ecuador), Corojo (Nicaragua) or Maduro (Nicaragua); Binder: Nicaragua; Filler: Nicaraguan Esteli, Jalapa and Condega valleys. 6 Sizes: Churchill – 7 x 48; Corona Extra – 5 5/8 x 46; Lonsdale – 6.5 x 42; Robusto – 5 x 50; Epicure – 6 x 50; Torpedo – 6 1/2 x 54. Cao OSA Sol Lot 50 Made in Honduras, this cigar was #13 in Cigar Journal’s top 25 of 2011. (The CAO OSA Sol Lot 54 was included in the list of “60 Cigars That You Should Try” in CJ’s winter edition.) OSA is an acronym for the region of Honduras where the blend of tobaccos for this cigar comes from - the Olancho, San Agustin valley. The wrapper is a sun-grown leaf -hence the name OSA Sol. Wrapper: Honduras Olancho San Agustin; Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf; Filler: Nicaragua, Honduras. 3 Sizes: Lot 50 – 5 x 50; Lot 54 – 6 x 54; Lot 58 – 6 ½ x 58. Torano Master Made in Nicaragua, this blend was developed by Charlie Toraño, at the helm of a fourth generation family cigar company, and Felipe Sosa, one of the world's finest master cigar rollers. The Torano Master was #3 in Cigar Journal’s top 25 of 2011. Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano; Binder: Nicaragua (Esteli); Filler: Nicaragua (Esteli & Jalapa). 4 Sizes: Robusto – 5 x 50; BFC – 6 x 60; Torpedo – 6 ¼ x 52; Churchill 7 x 50. What else have you been smokin' Professor Doug Fiore? La Reloba Sumatra - 5 X 50 - Made by My Father Cigars with a Nicaraguan Sumatra Wrapper and Nicaraguan Binder and Filler. One of three La Reloba releases, with the others being the Habano and the Mexico. Great value cigar. Viaje Holiday Blend - 5.25 X 54 Torpedo - Nicaraguan Criollo Wrapper, Nicaraguan Binder and Filler. Also available in a 4.25 X 54 Petite Robusto. Not as spicy as previous releases, but a satisfying medium-bodied smoke. Illusione Maduro 88 - 5 X 52 - San Andreas Maduro Wrapper, Nicaraguan Binder and Filler. My favorite of the Illusione line What else have you been smokin' Dale? Cain Daytona Robusto - 5” x 50 - Nicaragua puro with a good dose of smooth, flavorful ligero from Jalapa. Esencia Petite Corona - 5.12” x 42 - I can’t decide... the lancero or the petite corona continue to switch places as my favorite vitola in the Esencia line. Fortunately, the pc is available year round! Outstanding “old world” traditional flavors from great Nicaragua tobaccos - savory, spicy and with huge depth. Trinidad Coloniales - 130mm x 44 - This petite corona from Havana is finished with a beautiful wrapper & a pigtail cap. Very subtle and complex flavors, mostly floral with caramel sweetness. Light spice in the middle and more cedar in the last 3rd. Creamy medium bodied smoke with an aroma that invokes the old English library. What's My Band?- This week's unbanded, the AJ Fernandez Fresh Rolled, was provided by Jay Ledou. Palio Cutter Contest: The winner of the December Silver Palio cutter was Tim Banic. For January's contest, we are looking for photos of you and your friends enjoying cigars (all the better if they happen to be Esencias, but it will not affect your chances of winning). Send your entry to theshow@cigarmedia.tv. Please include your mailing address with your entry and type "Palio" on the subject line. Don't forget, you must re-enter the contest every month to be eligible to win. January's prize will be a silver Palio cutter. Do you have a suggestion for the unbanded cigar of the week? Every week Bob and Dale include an “unbanded cigar” segment in their show in which they smoke a cigar without any markings and give their honest opinions. Bob then opens a sealed envelope and discovers the cigar’s name and manufacturer. If you have suggestions for the "What's My Band?" segment, please send them to liz@cigarmedia.tv. Do you have a Cigar Review? If you call and leave a cigar review on the herfline and it is played on the show, you will receive a DogWatch Cigar Radio patch! You can reach the Herfline at 321-594-4373 - or cigar.radio on Skype. You can also send email to theshow@cigarmedia.tv. Music provided by the Figurados and The Surfonics. Please visit our sponsors and let them know you heard about them from DogWatch! Black Dog Coffee: http://www.blackdogcoffee.net/ Cigar Tourism: http://cigartourism.com/ Cuban Cigar Creation App: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cuban-cigar-creation/id441057146?mt=8 DogWatch Cigar Radio iTunes App: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dogwatch-cigar-radio-weekly/id338128296?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D6 DogWatch Cigar Radio Android App: http://www.appbrain.com/app/dogwatch-cigar-radio/tv.wizzard.android.dogwatchsocialclub850 Duque Cigars: http://duquecigars.com/ Esencia Cigars: http://www.esenciacigar.com/ La Palina: http://www.lapalinacigars.com/ La Tradicion Cubana: http://www.tradicion.com/ Miami Cigar and Company: http://www.miamicigarandcompany.com/ Mobile Stogie Pro App: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mobile-stogie-by-cigar-research/id395661756?mt=8 Mobile Stogie Ref App: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mobile-stogie-reference/id431376892?mt=8 Monte Pascoal Cigars: http://www.montepascoalcigars.com/ Palio Cigar Cutters:http://paliocutters.com/ Primer Mundo Cigars: http://www.primermundocigars.com Scotch Pro App: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scotch-pro/id457390580?mt=8 Stogie Boys: http://www.stogieboys.com/ and www.facebook.com/stogieboyscigars Vanderburgh Humidors: www.vanderburghhumidors.com

It's Christmas in July as Dave Garofalo is back from the IPCPR Trade Show with all the latest and greatest in everything cigar! Dave, Mr. Jonathan and Chuck Morrison light up the new Room 101 Namakub "Limited", and the all new Black Market by Alec Bradley using the revolutionary Shuriken cutter deemed "Best New Item".  Dave fills us in with all the latest news, accessories and "Best In Show" awards.  This is THE SHOW you don't want to miss.  It's time for the finer things in life...It's time for The Cigar Authority!

Back from the IPCPR Trade Show, Dave Garofalo brings us up to speed with all the latest and new developments inside the cigar industry. Dave and Tommy light up the newest, unknown, cigars on today's show, and share the good, the bad and the ugly. The question is... which ones will Dave buy for his shops?