Podcast appearances and mentions of jack tora

Héctor and Jack are back! That's right—Héctor J. Alfonso Sr. and Jack Toraño from Espinosa Premium Cigars join the show as La Zona Palooza quickly approaches. We'll dive into what's in store for this year's event and also discuss the latest release—the Knuckle Sandwich Strike Force—exploring what it takes to bring a new cigar like this to life.

On Prime Time Special Edition 165, the one and only Jack Toraño of Espinosa Cigars returns. We'll have plenty to talk about as Espinosa Cigars continues to grow. Plus, we have our Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigar Group U.S. History segment, Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments. Bear and I will recap and analyze the recent Cigar Journal award winners in our closing segment.

On Prime Time Special Edition 165, the one and only Jack Toraño of Espinosa Cigars returns. We'll have plenty to talk about as Espinosa Cigars continues to grow. Plus, we have our Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigar Group U.S. History segment, Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments. Bear and I will recap and analyze the recent Cigar Journal award winners in our closing segment.

La Zona Palooza 2023 is coming up the first weekend in November, and tonight we will preview the upcoming event with Hector Alfonso and Jack Toraño of Espinosa Cigars. In addition, we will catch up on the happenings of Espinosa. Plus, we have our Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigar Group U.S. History segment, Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments. References 19 Wildcats Set to Bring Back Scottish Highland Species – They're Thriving in a Reintroduction Program Here are the Top 10 most popular Halloween candies, according to Instacart - CBS News  

La Zona Palooza 2023 is coming up the first weekend in November, and tonight we will preview the upcoming event with Hector Alfonso and Jack Toraño of Espinosa Cigars. In addition, we will catch up on the happenings of Espinosa. Plus, we have our Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigar Group U.S. History segment, Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments. References 19 Wildcats Set to Bring Back Scottish Highland Species – They're Thriving in a Reintroduction Program Here are the Top 10 most popular Halloween candies, according to Instacart - CBS News

Listen in as we welcome Héctor J. Alfonso and Jack Toraño to Episode 219 of HBTC Live! We talk about LaZonaPalooza 2023, Espinosa 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 Big Game is this Sunday, and we are breaking down all the details on this week's episode of Smoke Night LIVE. Héctor J. Alfonso Sr. and Jack Toraño from Espinosa Premium Cigars join the show to tell us who they think will win, but also much more important things… such as: what's the best snack to eat during the game, and who to NOT invite to your Big Game party.

The first stop on the Miami cigar scene! Boveda's Miami cigar tour features acrobats, a new celebrity cigar, stink bugs and other spine-tingling tales from cigar legend Jack Toraño. Espinosa Cigar's brand ambassador gives host Rob Gagner a Knuckle Sandwich, the new Guy Fieri cigar. Hear how the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives star launched his stick. Private jet to Puerto Rico. Mongo release party. Cadre of chefs. BAM! Shot on location at Miami's Empire Social Lounge. Take a moment to enjoy South Florida's cigar lifestyle—relax and listen to good stories over good cigars with good company. When you head to Miami for cigars, stop in at Empire Social Lounge and tell them Boveda sent you: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnNWcWIwbXpEelZvaTdIbGktSFg1YzlxcDVqZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttbGgtd1dYNURWR1VHYktLZzFRYnJ6SThlWUhmRExmVU5SRFUxRWZRLWNwT1d6MHppSW5TMmtpaS1YMFkyZDU5R2hDWnMyMVNTcV9LWFZxclRsazM5MzBTcFVqN0JqdHd5cUd3V0JUSkxqcDVkWkdRUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fempiresociallounge.com&v=RwHdna5gOKA (https://empiresociallounge.com). Highlights from this cigar podcast include: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwHdna5gOKA&t=0s (00:00) Cold open https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwHdna5gOKA&t=145s (02:25) New cigar trend? Celebrities endorsing cigars again? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwHdna5gOKA&t=306s (05:06) When it comes to cigars, is Guy Fieri the real deal? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwHdna5gOKA&t=623s (10:23) The '70s and '80s were not a good time for cigars—discuss https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwHdna5gOKA&t=675s (11:15) Oddest mixed tape ever—Niteflyte, Average White Band, The Rolling Stones and Survivor?! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwHdna5gOKA&t=692s (11:32) Remember "Real Men of Genius"? “Real Men of Genius” Mr. Way too Much Cologne Wearer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik6QzSgrqZ4&t=0s (https://youtu.be/ik6QzSgrqZ4) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwHdna5gOKA&t=767s (12:47) Stogiebird's Sam Leccia and a traveling act of little people in Nicaragua https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwHdna5gOKA&t=1035s (17:15) Jonathan Drew and Nick Melillo take a cigar national sales meeting to the circus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwHdna5gOKA&t=1114s (18:34) Blending Sam Leccia's Luchador Cigar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwHdna5gOKA&t=1584s (26:24) DJing on NYE in the Viagra Triangle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwHdna5gOKA&t=1665s (27:45) What makes a good DJ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwHdna5gOKA&t=2022s (33:42) "You bought a brand called Toraño Family Cigars and there's no family." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwHdna5gOKA&t=2125s (35:25) It's always easier to find a job when you have a job https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwHdna5gOKA&t=2278s (37:58) Severed from a company on Ugly Christmas Sweater Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwHdna5gOKA&t=2474s (41:14) John joined Espinosa. General and Espinosa Cigars joined forces to release Warzone. Warzone was named Cigar Aficionado #13 Cigar of the Year for 2000! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwHdna5gOKA&t=2707s (45:07) Watch for 5 new releases from Espinosa Cigars https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwHdna5gOKA&t=2778s (46:18) Who are the biggest partiers in the cigar biz? Premium cigar makers protect the flavor and consistency of tobacco by packaging cigars with Boveda. Cigar smokers use Boveda in humidors to continue to preserve and age their cigars. Before you add cigars to a new wood humidor, always season it first with the Boveda Humidor Stater Kit. Shop Boveda for cigars here:...

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes is pleased to welcome Jack Toraño of Espinosa Cigars, Formerly part of the Toraño Cigars.  Jack's story started by helping his grandfather sell raw tobacco on Calle Ocho. Along the way, the man has been apart of iconic jingles to corporate buyouts. Now, he's back doing what he prefers best. Working with a small family-owned cigar business. Being one of the hottest boutique companies in the market, Espinosa Cigars continues to be invigorated as Jack's presence, experience and story only add to the dynamic Espinosa and La Zona Family.   For this occasion, we’ll be spotlighting Cityhouse of Delray Beach, an amazing organization that is very close to the familial heart of Toraño.   Please consider donating here: https://www.cityhousedelray.com/donate   Hang in there at the 2:13 minute mark, we experience tech issues, but ride it out there's great stuff to finish the show!   https://www.binnys.com/ https://cigar-coop.com/2021/03/cigar-news-espinosa-saggio-announced-as-next-binnys-four-star-society-release.html   https://sonscigar.com/   https://cigar-coop.com/2019/01/cigar-news-jack-torano-joins-espinosa-cigars-as-director-of-sales.html  https://www.espinosacigars.com/ https://www.cigaraficionado.com/top25cigar/warzone-robusto-2020   Gangs of New York     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/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.  

On Prime Time Special Edition 88, we proudly present the 2020 La Zona Palooza Pre-Game Show! For the past three years, we have broadcasted live from La Zona Palooza at Espinosa World Headquarters in Hialeah Gardens, Florida. With the COVID-19 pandemic still impacting major events, it was announced that the 2020 edition of La Zona Palooza would be virtual. So while we won’t be broadcasting live from the event, we’ve been invited to participate in the 2020 La Zona Palooza Takeover – a series of broadcasts by media outlets leading up to the event. This year we bring Prime Time Special Edition into the fold and present a special Pre-Game Show. Scheduled to appear are Erik Espinosa, Hector Alfonso Sr., and Jack Toraño. The Prime Time Network prides itself on bringing Pre-Game Shows for events, and we’re aiming to make this year’s Pre-Game an extension of the event. While we will preview what the La Zona Palooza crew has planned for the main event, we will also recap memories and history around this event, touch on Miami Sports, and we will introduce "Espinosa Bracketology" to determine what is the best Espinosa cigar of them all!  Plus we will have our One Must Go and Great Things are Happening Here segments. We’ll bring the Prime Time style to make this a unique experience.

On Prime Time Special Edition 88, we proudly present the 2020 La Zona Palooza Pre-Game Show! For the past three years, we have broadcasted live from La Zona Palooza at Espinosa World Headquarters in Hialeah Gardens, Florida. With the COVID-19 pandemic still impacting major events, it was announced that the 2020 edition of La Zona Palooza would be virtual. So while we won’t be broadcasting live from the event, we’ve been invited to participate in the 2020 La Zona Palooza Takeover – a series of broadcasts by media outlets leading up to the event. This year we bring Prime Time Special Edition into the fold and present a special Pre-Game Show. Scheduled to appear are Erik Espinosa, Hector Alfonso Sr., and Jack Toraño. The Prime Time Network prides itself on bringing Pre-Game Shows for events, and we’re aiming to make this year’s Pre-Game an extension of the event. While we will preview what the La Zona Palooza crew has planned for the main event, we will also recap memories and history around this event, touch on Miami Sports, and we will introduce "Espinosa Bracketology" to determine what is the best Espinosa cigar of them all!  Plus we will have our One Must Go and Great Things are Happening Here segments. We’ll bring the Prime Time style to make this a unique experience.

Smoke Night LIVE welcomes in the entire Espinosa Premium Cigars team to the show! The Alpha Dawg himself, Erik Espinosa, as well as Erik Jr, Héctor J. Alfonso Sr., Jack Toraño, and Richie Otero will all join Jordan and Master Sensei for fun and informative round-table discussion.

In the early 1980s in Westchester Miami, Jorge Milian and some friends opened a transformative teen night club. Perfectly timed to ride the change of the legal drinking age to 21, the Beat Club was a hit. Hear the story of the club's rise and hey day from its owner, Jorge Milian. Thanks to Jack Toraño for being there to paint the Beat Club, AND for bringing the fantastic Espinosa cigars we enjoy as we record. Check our Facebook page for links to the Spotify playlist and pictures from the club.

For Episode 102, we bring to you another Prime Time Industry Panel discussion! This time we welcome Miguel Schoedel of Crowned Heads Cigars and Jack Toraño of Espinosa Cigars. Jack and Miguel have a long history together, and we’ll explore the ties that bind, plus tap into them on a wealth of industry topics.

For Episode 102, we bring to you another Prime Time Industry Panel discussion! This time we welcome Miguel Schoedel of Crowned Heads Cigars and Jack Toraño of Espinosa Cigars. Jack and Miguel have a long history together, and we’ll explore the ties that bind, plus tap into them on a wealth of industry topics.

Episode 177 of Smoke Night LIVE will feature Jack Toraño who has just been announced as the new Director of Sales for Espinosa Premium Cigars. Jack’s recent exit from General Cigar was the big news before Christmas so we will get all the details from Jack on his career shift.

Founding Family Member and Brand Ambassador of Torano Cigar's takes time out of his busy schedule to talk with us. Jack Toraño is full-time brand ambassador for Toraño Cigars. In this new role, Jack will appear at events in strategic markets as the face of the brand. Along with sharing the history of Toraño cigars, Jack will also help in shaping General Cigar’s event marketing strategy and development of event activations and marketing platforms for the brand. “Jack began working with us last year to develop Toraño at retail and has made great strides in generating excitement for the brand,” said Régis Broersma, president of General Cigar. “We are pleased to have him as a full-time member of our marketing team and look forward to working with him to deepen retailer and consumer engagement around this important brand.” Prior to his new position at General Cigar, Jack Toraño lived in Miami, Florida, where he was heavily involved in promoting the Toraño brands. He has history in marketing, working in Chicago within the jingle business. He was involved in the the famous Anheuser Busch campaign “Real Men of Genius.” General Cigar acquired the Jack Toraño Family Cigar Company brands in September 2014. The Toraño portfolio of brands is best known for having complex blends featuring tobacco from many different countries of origin and taste profiles. In 2016, General Cigar re-launched Toraño’s Vault and Exodus lines.

Recorded LIVE at Cigar Cellar in Coral Gables. Jack Toraño is the ambassador for the Toraño brand at General Cigar Company. We sit down with Jack to talk about the Toraño family legacy in the cigar industry going back 100+ years! Jack also gives us an update on the IPCPR trade show and some of the cool new sticks hitting your favorite boutique soon. We talk Miami, cigar industry blues and blessings and even have a special call in from author and friend of the podcast, Ted Kluck. We'd like to thank Rhea at Cigar Cellar and Lounge for hosting the event! Check out Cigar Cellar at cigarcellarmiami.com You can find more info about El Lector at exiledlector.com

Jack Toraño is the marketing and regional sales manager for Duran Cigars. Prior to coming to Duran Cigars, Toraño served in a similar role at Toraño Family Cigars. In addition his experience in the cigar business, he worked alongside his brother Sandy Toraño writing jingles for television and radio commercials. His work includes the successful "Real Men of Genius" campaign for Budweiser.