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In this interview, we have the pleasure of speaking with Michael Herklots, a true visionary in the world of premium cigars. As the co-founder of Ferio Tego Cigars, Michael has been instrumental in reshaping the landscape of the cigar industry. Known for his deep knowledge, unwavering passion, and dedication to the craft, he shares his insights into the artistry behind Ferio Tego's exceptional cigars, the future of the brand, and his personal journey through the world of fine tobacco. Join us as we dive into the mind of one of the most influential figures in the cigar world today.

Ferio Tego introduced the Summa line at the 2023 PCA trade show in Las Vegas.  It follows the initial limited offerings of Ferio Tego:  Elegancia and Generoso.  The Summa is the first core line for Ferio Tego. “The word summa means a ‘comprehensive work', a ‘summary or a synthesis of the body of work' thus far. Ferio Tego Summa is a blend that embodies the diversity and complexity of the Ferio Tego Portfolio,” explained Ferio Tego co-owner, Michael Herklots in a press release. “The Summa blend highlights the incredible trifecta of body, flavor and intensity… and maximizes those levels with wonderful balance.” Ferio Tego describes the cigar in their press release: The Ferio Tego Summa is an abundant cigar that is full flavored and full bodied with an intensity that is present, but graceful. The flavors are structured in such a way that creates a subtle but relentless crescendo of flavor and complexity without becoming overbearing. The velvety mouth feel preserves a lingering finish that skews towards a darker style of flavors but is complimented by an underlying buttery note that adds a touch of levity to the blend.  Each Ferio Tego Summa vitola tells a unique version of the Summa story.  The Summa was initially release in four size, but recently Ferio Tego announced the addition of a toro size.  The Summa comes in a 10-ct hinged Okume box: Corona Gorda (5 3/4 x 46, $18.00 MSRP/cigar) Robusto (5 x 50, $19.00 MSRP/cigar) Torpedo (6 1/4 x 52, MSRP $20.00/cigar) Gordo (6 x 60, $21.00 MSRP/cigar) Toro (6 x 50, $19.50 MSRP/cigar) Blend Information Vitola:  Corona Gorda Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Country of Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Tabacos de Exportación (TABADEX) MSRP:  $18.00 Final Score: 91

Ferio Tego introduced the Summa line at the 2023 PCA trade show in Las Vegas.  It follows the initial limited offerings of Ferio Tego:  Elegancia and Generoso.  The Summa is the first core line for Ferio Tego. “The word summa means a ‘comprehensive work', a ‘summary or a synthesis of the body of work' thus far. Ferio Tego Summa is a blend that embodies the diversity and complexity of the Ferio Tego Portfolio,” explained Ferio Tego co-owner, Michael Herklots in a press release. “The Summa blend highlights the incredible trifecta of body, flavor and intensity… and maximizes those levels with wonderful balance.” Ferio Tego describes the cigar in their press release: The Ferio Tego Summa is an abundant cigar that is full flavored and full bodied with an intensity that is present, but graceful. The flavors are structured in such a way that creates a subtle but relentless crescendo of flavor and complexity without becoming overbearing. The velvety mouth feel preserves a lingering finish that skews towards a darker style of flavors but is complimented by an underlying buttery note that adds a touch of levity to the blend.  Each Ferio Tego Summa vitola tells a unique version of the Summa story.  The Summa was initially release in four size, but recently Ferio Tego announced the addition of a toro size.  The Summa comes in a 10-ct hinged Okume box: Corona Gorda (5 3/4 x 46, $18.00 MSRP/cigar) Robusto (5 x 50, $19.00 MSRP/cigar) Torpedo (6 1/4 x 52, MSRP $20.00/cigar) Gordo (6 x 60, $21.00 MSRP/cigar) Toro (6 x 50, $19.50 MSRP/cigar) Blend Information Vitola:  Corona Gorda Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Country of Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Tabacos de Exportación (TABADEX) MSRP:  $18.00 Final Score: 91

On the newest episode of the Long Ash Podcast, we welcome Michael Herklots of Ferio Tego. Michael updates us on what we can look forward to this year coming out of Ferio Tego and explains what differentiates Ferio Tego from other cigar companies across the industry!

Tim welcomes James and Nick back to the microphones in order to dig deeper into the latest episode of Simply Stogies Podcast with special guest, Michael Herklots of Ferio Tego Cigars. Just as you would expect, it's an episode of rabbit holes that lead the three deeper into the world of "Herklotsisms". Seriously, how often to you get one of the best dressed men in the industry to dump a load of cigar industry wisdom at your front door? Almost never! The three take a few of the conversation pieces from the latest episode and do a little self reflection.

James and Nick welcome Michael Herklots of Ferio Tego to the show. Michael has been in the industry on the retail side and the manufacturing side; so, it's no surprise that the discussion turns to B&Ms and cigar lounges. Michael talk about customer service and what consumers should expect from their retailer and cigar lounges. Yes, there's a difference between a cigar retailer and a cigar lounge. The conversation centers around familiarity vs formality. The trio also discuss what Michael looks for in these shops as a manufacturer, before the discussion turns to the manufacturing side. We ask Michael what he thinks is wrong with the industry before turning our attention to Ferio Tego, TPE, PCA, and more! 

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Parishioner Seth Jones who is competing in the 7th Annual Meatball competition at Two Guys Smoke Shop on January 24. Seth will be representing the Parishioners as he takes on four others, including Mr. Jonathan. The goal? #BeatJonathan We fire up a Jose Gaspar 2024 cigar from JC Newman and discuss his strategy for the competition, as well as his background. We also get into a variety of other topics including his time living in Tampa and growing up with Michael Herklots. Find out what we've been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.  And learn about a local civil servant who made his community a better place in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Good tidings we bring to you and your kin! Have you been a good girl or boy this year? Santa—or in this case, Michael Herklots—is making his list and checking it twice. Join us for the annual Christmas episode of Smoke Night LIVE, featuring Ferio Tego's Michael Herklots. It's a festive night of fun, laughter, and cigars you won't want to miss!

This week on The Cigar Authority, it's Cigar Retail Dreams & Nightmares with Michael Herklots, founder & owner of Ferio Tego Cigars! Long before Michael started Ferio Tego he spent many years as a retailer in NYC. Find out some of the best & some of the worst things about the retail side of the cigar world as we smoke Ferio Tego Summa in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. 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.

This week the boys have the pleasure of being joined in studio by one of the best in the industry, Michael Herklots. Michael is founder and owner of Ferio Tego cigars and has been in the cigar industry at every level and has a unique artistic approach to blending his cigars. We talk about his process as well as how he factors every detail when blending in order to make his cigar tell a story while you smoke. Patrol gone wild is back again this week and features cemetery vandals and auto theft, An influencer caught in a murder for hire plot, and the 2024 Bonnie and Clyde getting their yoga pants fix. Caleb's got more news this week with the UK proposing a generational tobacco ban, a compilation 5 pack of 5 blenders work being released by Principle, and Ass Pocket Whiskey No.2 officially released! Cigar: Ferio Tego Summa Corona gorda Whiskey: Russell's 70TH ANNIVERSARY Cigars Donated by Ferio Tego and whiskey was purchased by Down To Herf Podcast. A huge thank you to our show sponsors Crowned Heads Cigars, Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust, and Small Batch Cigars! Make sure you're checking them out for all of your cigar needs! https://www.crownedheads.com https://www.dunbartoncigars.com https://www.smallbatchcigar.com Use Code "HERF" For 10% off your order! (Some Exclusions apply) SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND WATCH ALL OF OUR EPISODES IN STUDIO! Join The After Herf Show on Patreon Now! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DownToHerfPodcast Visit our Social Media Pages for News and More! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/downtoherfpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downtoherfpodcast/  

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

This episode I sit down with Michael Herklots from Ferio Tego Cigars, he shares his story which I must say is very interesting. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kev-stone3/support

Listen in as we welcome Michael Herklots to Episode 250 of HBTC Live! We talk about Ferio Tego, 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

Never miss cigar care reveals. Click here for Boveda's email insider news: https://hubs.la/Q01BLsBF0 Who are you gonna call to save a massive cigar collection you have to take possession of in a few weeks? Find what Michael Herklots did as he takes you through launching his storied cigar brand, Ferio Tego. Ferio Tego is behind Elegancia and Generoso cigars and the cigar maker that brought back best-selling legendary cigar lines, including Metropolitan. Michael is the co-founder of Ferio Tego. He sat down with Drew Emmer, Boveda's guru of strategic relationships at PCA 2024, the preeminent event for premium cigar and pipe industry. 00:00 This is Box Press00:09 What cigar is Drew smoking? Ferio Tego 2023 Elegancia cigar06:12 Ferio Tego cigar launch06:38 Cigar lines predate the company09:48 Only 5 guys in the room could pull this off11:56 Cigar retailer, now a cigar brand owner14:16 Reach back and lend a hand up18:00 What's a boutique cigar brand?18:57 What does Ferio Tego mean?19:39 How many cigar brands does Ferio Tego have?20:39 Michael Herklots invited to cigar icons' Boveda For My Humidor20:58 Ferio Tego 5-pack cigar is coming back!21:49 Michael's first paid gig as a drummer in Boston was at a Fuente cigar event 22:16 Every cigar I own is protected by Boveda22:38 Need help with cigar humidity, who you gonna call?23:21 What Ferio Tego cigar to try firstWhat is Boveda? Storied cigars brands like Ferio Tego protect their blends with Boveda 2-way humidity control—that brown pack that you find in the box with your cigars. Boveda preserves the flavor and character of premium cigars by keeping them at ideal humidity. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor and a perfect smoke from every cigar. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bovedausa/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BovedaInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bovedainc/?..

Tony and Fingers' cigar review: The Kristoff Guardrail. Their drink review: The Trash Panda Vanilla Latte-Inspired Blonde Ale by Metazoa Brewing Company. Tony spoke with Michael Herklots of Ferio Tego at the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show. They discussed the Ferio Tego Summa cigar, Michael's theory on cigar blends, and his take on what 2024 will bring for the cigar industry. Lauren Frederick of the Metazoa Brewing Company sat in as the guys reviewed MBC's Trash Panda Vanilla Latte-Inspired Blonde Ale. She also talked about the beer business, marketing, beer trends, and whether or not the days of IPAs as far as the eye can see are ending. Other topics this week include: There were fake eclipse glasses on the market. Some people are just awful. Wendy's adds a nostalgic frosty flavor for spring. Tony mocks Fingers and his new diet. All that, and much more, is on episode 284 of Eat Drink Smoke. More information on The Kristoff Guardrail: Size - 5 1/2 x 54 Wrapper - Brazilian Maduro Binder - Dominican Republic Filler - Dominican Republic & Zimbabwe Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy (http://eatdrinksmokeshow.com) host Eat! Drink! Smoke! (http://facebook.com/eatdrinksmoke) recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar (http://blendbarcigar.com) in Indianapolis, IN. Follow Eat! Drink! Smoke! Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoEatDrinkSmoke | @GoEatDrinkSmoke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eatdrinksmoke | @eatdrinksmoke IG: https://www.instagram.com/eatdrinksmokepodcast | @EatDrinkSmokePodcast The Podcast is Free! Click Below! On Apple Podcasts (http://bit.ly/eatdrinksmoke) On Amazon Music (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/09697f78-947d-4008-92f6-18f6b241774a/Eat-Drink-Smoke) On Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/show/eat-drink-smoke) On Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6Qf6qSmnpb5ctSMEtaB6lp)

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of Michael Herklots for #Take286! In what has become a post Trade SHow tradition, Michael has agreed to grace not only PCA, but us with a swift turnaround and return. We reflect on the the trade show together and, of course, enjoy some terrific Ferio Tego cigars together! Enjoy!   https://www.feriotego.com/    

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Kevin play host to Michael Herklots of Ferio Tego where they trio holds a wine pairing conversation and fields several questions about the topic from the audience. Matt smokes a vintage Nat Sherman Timeless Prestige from approximately 2015 and talks about how well that cigar has aged. Tune in for a great show! Don't forget to Like and Subscribe and visit www.smokintabacco.com for more news and updates from the cigar industry. Visit www.2GuysCigars.com for the best selection of in the industry! Accessories provided by S.T. Dupont - Be Exceptional Micallef Black - It's a black out!

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Can you believe it? It's the last show of 2023, and we are ringing in the New Year with special guests Honest Abe Dababneh and Michael Herklots. But wait, there's more! Tune in and participate and you might win a ticket to The Great Smoke 2024 or 24 premium cigars. Get your New Year's resolutions ready and join the fun!

The  #28 2023 Cigar of the Year is the Ferio Tego Timeless Limited 10 Years. While Ferio Tego is a company that is only a couple of years old, it celebrated the tenth anniversary of the Timeless brand. The Timeless brand traces back to Nat Sherman in 2012, and it was acquired by former Nat Sherman employees and Ferio Tego co-founders Michael Herklots and Brendon Scott. When Timeless was introduced, it played a key role in the revitalization of the brands of Nat Sherman. Now that these brands are under the stewardship of Herklots and Scott, it makes sense to mark the milestone. The Timeless Limited 10 Years represents that milestone well. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-r2L

The  #28 2023 Cigar of the Year is the Ferio Tego Timeless Limited 10 Years. While Ferio Tego is a company that is only a couple of years old, it celebrated the tenth anniversary of the Timeless brand. The Timeless brand traces back to Nat Sherman in 2012, and it was acquired by former Nat Sherman employees and Ferio Tego co-founders Michael Herklots and Brendon Scott. When Timeless was introduced, it played a key role in the revitalization of the brands of Nat Sherman. Now that these brands are under the stewardship of Herklots and Scott, it makes sense to mark the milestone. The Timeless Limited 10 Years represents that milestone well. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-r2L  

Tonight we celebrate 150 Special Editions. To mark the occasion we are inviting two companies that have a long history together – Quesada Cigars and the brands of Ferio Tego.  Representing the Quesadas will be Manuel Quesada and his daughter Raquel. Representing Ferio Tego we have Michael Herklots. 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 Birth of Rare Eastern Black Rhino is Cause for Celebration–Watch the Amazing Birth Caught on Camera, With Only 600 in Wild Secret millionaire donates fortune to small New Hampshire town #ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 272nd Take 

Tonight we celebrate 150 Special Editions. To mark the occasion we are inviting two companies that have a long history together – Quesada Cigars and the brands of Ferio Tego.  Representing the Quesadas will be Manuel Quesada and his daughter Raquel. Representing Ferio Tego we have Michael Herklots. 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 Birth of Rare Eastern Black Rhino is Cause for Celebration–Watch the Amazing Birth Caught on Camera, With Only 600 in Wild Secret millionaire donates fortune to small New Hampshire town #ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 272nd Take 

Coming your way from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined my owner of Ferio Tego Cigars Michael Herklots. Nick fires up a Ferio Tego Generoso 2021 he's been saving and Michael enjoys a Ferio Tego Elegancia. They discuss the early days of the company, some of the challenges it faced and continues to face, what it means to continue the Nat Sherman legacy, and the future of the brand. They also get into Michael's blending philosophy and what makes a good cigar. They also discuss what they've been entertained by lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... Check out Rivermen Cigar Company on Instagram at @TheRivermenCigarCompany  online at RivermenCigars.com or give him a call for mail order service at (314) 843-3355 Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com 

Michael Herklots of Ferio Tego stops by the studio to discuss the new Ferio Tego Summa and how art and blending cigars are one in the same. The episode is available now so listen and enjoy!

This week we have on Garrett Calhoun, sales rep for Davidoff and Michael Herklots, owner of Ferio Tego. A show dedicated to cigars and jazz music. 

Flavor Odyssey is back, and it's time for a brand new four-week segment featuring emerging and trending cigar brands. Hosts Robby and Randy kick things off with Ferio Tego, a company spearheaded by industry legend Michael Herklots. Grab any Ferio Tego (including the Timeless series or even an older Nat Sherman) cigar and find the perfect drink pairing and join the fun! Pairings Randy: Timeless Prestige & Bourbon Maple Smash

Brought to you by J.C. Newman - This week, Matt and Mitchell host Michael Herklots of Ferio Tego to talk and smoke the new Summa that just released at the trade show last month. We talk about many different aspects of making cigars, blending and the meaning behind the name of Summa. Tune in to learn more about the process and about the brand everyone is talking about. Micallef News: The First Cohiba Lounge Opens in the US at the Ritz Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara. - https://www.smokintabacco.com/blog-posts/the-first-cohiba-lounge-in-the-us-debuts-at-the-ritz-carlton-bacara-in-santa-barbara Don't forget to Like and Subscribe and visit www.smokintabacco.com  for more news and updates from the cigar industry. Visit 2GuysCigars for the best selection of in the industry at www.2GuysCigars.com 

Ferio Tego, the company founded by Nat Sherman International alumni Michael Herklots and Brendon Scott, attended its third PCA Trade Show in 2023. For the past couple of years, Ferio Tego has focused on the launch of its eponymous brand and reintroducing the former Nat Sherman International brands. This year was a big year as Ferio Tego introduced two regular production offerings. These were the first "new" regular production offerings since the company first launched in 2021. One of those items is a new Ferio Tego branded line called Summa. The other is a petite lancero line extension to the Timeless Prestige line. Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-q8q

Ferio Tego, the company founded by Nat Sherman International alumni Michael Herklots and Brendon Scott, attended its third PCA Trade Show in 2023. For the past couple of years, Ferio Tego has focused on the launch of its eponymous brand and reintroducing the former Nat Sherman International brands. This year was a big year as Ferio Tego introduced two regular production offerings. These were the first "new" regular production offerings since the company first launched in 2021. One of those items is a new Ferio Tego branded line called Summa. The other is a petite lancero line extension to the Timeless Prestige line. Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-q8q  

#ELOsoFumarTakes is back this week and we are exhausted and drained from another successful coverage tour of the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show. This Sunday, we welcome back Michael Herklots of Ferio Tego for our #256thTake! A new cigar and seeing if a company less than three years old is hitting its stride. We catch up with Mike and try to stay awake after a week in Las Vegas! It'll be fun, Enjoy!   In a moment of inspiration, by incredibly recent events, Michael and I would like to spotlight The Breast Cancer Research Foundation - learn more here: https://www.bcrf.org/   Ferio Tego introduces SUMMA at PCA 2023: https://cigar-coop.com/2023/06/cigar-news-ferio-tego-summa-to-be-showcased-at-pca-2023.html    

This week, Tony and Fingers reveal their cigars of the year for 2022. Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy (http://eatdrinksmokeshow.com) host Eat! Drink! Smoke! (http://facebook.com/eatdrinksmoke) recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar (http://blendbarcigar.com) in Indianapolis, IN. Steve Saka of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust sat down with Tony at The PCA Trade Show in Las Vegas. You don't want to miss this interview. Bonus segments of the podcast are avialable at EatDrinkSmokeShow.com (https://eatdrinksmoke.locals.com). Follow Eat! Drink! Smoke! Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoEatDrinkSmoke | @GoEatDrinkSmoke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eatdrinksmoke | @eatdrinksmoke IG: https://www.instagram.com/eatdrinksmokepodcast | @EatDrinkSmokePodcast The Podcast is Free! Click Below! On Apple Podcasts (http://bit.ly/eatdrinksmoke) On Amazon Music (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/09697f78-947d-4008-92f6-18f6b241774a/Eat-Drink-Smoke) On Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/show/eat-drink-smoke) On Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6Qf6qSmnpb5ctSMEtaB6lp)

It's the final Smoke Night LIVE of 2022, and what better way to ring in the New Year than with Michael Herklots of Ferio Tego. Michael had a monsterous year after winning the Cigar of the Year (as well as third place AND Brand of the Year) in 2021. We reminisce about the year that was and also ponder what's to come in 2023.

The guys tackle a popular question about how Cigar Snob Magazine rates cigars while smoking the Ferio Tego Timeless 10 Years. The Perfect Pairings segment included top-shelf bourbons from EH Taylor, Willett, and Garrison Brothers. Finally, Erik sat down with Ferio Tego's Michael Herklots to talk about how a 1 year old company can have a 10th anniversary cigar...

Coming in at #17 is the Ferio Tego Generoso. Ferio Tego is the company launched by Nat Sherman International alumni Michael Herklots and Brendon Scott. When Ferio Tego began, it acquired and relaunched many of the brands from Nat Sherman International. The company also launched two annual limited-edition cigars under its own name. One cigar was the Ferio Tego Elegancia, which placed at number 25 on this year's countdown. The other was the Ferio Tego Generoso, which we unveil today at number 17. The Generoso is produced at the Plasencia Factory in Nicaragua, a long-time manufacturing partner of the brands from Nat Sherman. The blend consists of a shade-grown wrapper from Honduras over a blend of all-Nicaraguan tobaccos. The Generoso comes in one size – a 6 x 50 Toro. The Generoso is a completely different cigar than its sibling, the Elegancia. It's got some boldness to it as it delivered a medium to full cigar in terms of strength and body. It delivers a mix of earth, bing cherry, cedar, mineral, and pepper. While the notes themselves might seem unique, the way they complement each other is quite unique and results in an enjoyable series. As we mentioned with the Elegancia, 2022 is the first year Ferio Tego has landed on the Countdown. We have unveiled 14 cigars thus far, and Ferio Tego is also the first company to land two cigars on the 2022 Countdown. For those keeping score, we have unveiled 14 cigars thus far, and ten of them have come from Nicaragua. In addition, we have had 13 different companies and 13 different factories place cigars on the Countdown. Full Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-ol7  

Coming in at #17 is the Ferio Tego Generoso. Ferio Tego is the company launched by Nat Sherman International alumni Michael Herklots and Brendon Scott. When Ferio Tego began, it acquired and relaunched many of the brands from Nat Sherman International. The company also launched two annual limited-edition cigars under its own name. One cigar was the Ferio Tego Elegancia, which placed at number 25 on this year's countdown. The other was the Ferio Tego Generoso, which we unveil today at number 17. The Generoso is produced at the Plasencia Factory in Nicaragua, a long-time manufacturing partner of the brands from Nat Sherman. The blend consists of a shade-grown wrapper from Honduras over a blend of all-Nicaraguan tobaccos. The Generoso comes in one size – a 6 x 50 Toro. The Generoso is a completely different cigar than its sibling, the Elegancia. It's got some boldness to it as it delivered a medium to full cigar in terms of strength and body. It delivers a mix of earth, bing cherry, cedar, mineral, and pepper. While the notes themselves might seem unique, the way they complement each other is quite unique and results in an enjoyable series. As we mentioned with the Elegancia, 2022 is the first year Ferio Tego has landed on the Countdown. We have unveiled 14 cigars thus far, and Ferio Tego is also the first company to land two cigars on the 2022 Countdown. For those keeping score, we have unveiled 14 cigars thus far, and ten of them have come from Nicaragua. In addition, we have had 13 different companies and 13 different factories place cigars on the Countdown. Full Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-ol7

The legend Michael Herklots returns to bestow some wisdom unto us...

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

This year marked the second trade show for Michael Herklots and Brendon Scott's Ferio Tego company, but in reality, this was the first trade show where the company was taking orders on the Trade Show floor. Last year, Ferio Tego was connecting with customers. Since then, the company has brought the former Nat Sherman brands of Metropolitan, Timeless, and Ancora back to market. It also introduced its own eponymous flagship line. It was an enormous amount of work for a small company, and judging by the activity at the Ferio Tego booth, it was well worth it. As Ferio Tego goes forward, it embraces the heritage of its legacy brands and the future with its Ferio Tego brand. This year, Ferio Tego celebrates ten years of the Timeless brand with Timeless Ten Years and moves forward with the second release of Ferio Tego Elegancia and Ferio Tego Generoso. PCA 2022 Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-npL  

This year marked the second trade show for Michael Herklots and Brendon Scott's Ferio Tego company, but in reality, this was the first trade show where the company was taking orders on the Trade Show floor. Last year, Ferio Tego was connecting with customers. Since then, the company has brought the former Nat Sherman brands of Metropolitan, Timeless, and Ancora back to market. It also introduced its own eponymous flagship line. It was an enormous amount of work for a small company, and judging by the activity at the Ferio Tego booth, it was well worth it. As Ferio Tego goes forward, it embraces the heritage of its legacy brands and the future with its Ferio Tego brand. This year, Ferio Tego celebrates ten years of the Timeless brand with Timeless Ten Years and moves forward with the second release of Ferio Tego Elegancia and Ferio Tego Generoso. PCA 2022 Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-npL  

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes back the Crowned Prince of the Cigar Industry - Michael Herklots of Ferio Tego for our #218thTake. PCA closed less than two weeks ago and while some already have their eyes on next year, we take a look at the here and the now. Is Ferio Tego what Herklots envisioned? My wager is no. But, don't my word for it. Let's peer into the periscope together. Enjoy!   Ferio Tego returns for 2022: https://cigar-coop.com/2022/06/cigar-news-ferio-tego-eleganccia-and-generoso-return-for-2022.html   Ferio Tego celebrates 10 years of Timeless: https://cigar-coop.com/2022/07/cigar-news-ferio-tego-to-showcase-timeless-ten-years-at-2022-pca-trade-show.html   United Presidential Trivia Most Fashion Forward President: https://www.closetfactory.com/blog/top-10-fashionable-presidents-u-s-history/    

This week, Tony and Fingers review the Epic Maduro Cigar and the Taxman Brewing Company Coffee Vanilla Qualified Quadrupel Ale. Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy (http://eatdrinksmokeshow.com) host Eat! Drink! Smoke! (http://facebook.com/eatdrinksmoke) recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar (http://blendbarcigar.com) in Indianapolis, IN. The boys are back from Vegas, and Tony brought back a mean cold. He muscled through being sick for Eat! Drink! Smoke! Nation, but he couldn't enjoy a cigar or a drink. Fingers picked up the slack. Topics this week include: Tony's interview with Michael Herklots of Ferio Tego Cigars from the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show in Las Vegas. Restaurants are being extorted across the country by people using Yelp and Google Reviews. Norm Macdonald's comedy special received three Emmy nominations. The new trailer for Clerks III was released. Does it look good? All that and much more on episode 194 of Eat! Drink! Smoke! Follow Eat! Drink! Smoke! Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoEatDrinkSmoke | @GoEatDrinkSmoke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eatdrinksmoke | @eatdrinksmoke IG: https://www.instagram.com/eatdrinksmokepodcast | @EatDrinkSmokePodcast The Podcast is Free! Click Below! On Apple Podcasts (http://bit.ly/eatdrinksmoke) On Amazon Music (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/09697f78-947d-4008-92f6-18f6b241774a/Eat-Drink-Smoke) On Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/show/eat-drink-smoke) On Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6Qf6qSmnpb5ctSMEtaB6lp)

This week we are proud to welcome back Michael Herklots, co-founder of Ferio Tego as our special guest! We'll catch up with Michael and see how his unique journey is going now that he has founded his own cigar company, Ferio Tego Plus we have our Presidents and Great Things are Happening Here segment as well as another special Saint Luis Rey giveaway from Tabacalera USA. References 2022 CFCF Fundraiser Concludes With $51,000 Raised Woman About to be Evicted Was Saved By Neighbors Who Bought the Home For Her

This week we are proud to welcome back Michael Herklots, co-founder of Ferio Tego as our special guest! We'll catch up with Michael and see how his unique journey is going now that he has founded his own cigar company, Ferio Tego Plus we have our Presidents and Great Things are Happening Here segment as well as another special Saint Luis Rey giveaway from Tabacalera USA. References 2022 CFCF Fundraiser Concludes With $51,000 Raised Woman About to be Evicted Was Saved By Neighbors Who Bought the Home For Her  

Michael Herklots, Owner and Founder, has a fascinating story. The experiences that led him to accomplish what he has today range from working in a doughnut shop to earning his B.A. from the Berklee College of Music to being the Vice President of Nat Sherman International. His story, passion, and drive are excellent examples of what it looks like to not allow success to turn into hubris and failure to turn into defeat. We hope that you find this episode just as insightful, educational, and inspiring as we did!

Listen in as we welcome Michael Herklots to Episode 150 of HBTC Live! We talk about Ferio Tego, 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 #FerioTego

The legend Michael Herklots is our first guest in the new studio. We discuss the origins of Ferio Tego, the end of Nat Sherman and the best drummer in the cigar industry.

In this latest episode of Deep Cuts Live with host Antoine Reid, Michael Herklots shares how the end of one job convinced him to go for his dream of launching his own business. Learn how he used his network for guidance and manufacturing and what his vision is for the future of Ferio Tego. Herklots also shares what tips he has for anyone out there interested in launching his or her own business today.

Michael Herklots is here today telling his story from starting off being a drummer, to working his way to the top with Davidoff, then Nat Sherman, and finally his own company Ferro Tego. I hope you all enjoy! Follow on instagram and facebook @feriotego and @michaelherklots And all of my listeners, thank you for tuning in! I will talk to you soon. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

First of the many one on one interviews Rob did while in Vegas for TPE22. This episode feature Michael Herklots of Ferio Tego cigars. One of Rob's favorites for sure! Ferio Tego Cigars Sponsors: Cigar Talk Merch Store Micallef Madness! For Cigars - Call The Leaf - 325-670-9955 Tabanero Cigars Cigar Talk Patreons - To get our After Shows Become a Micallef Ambassador Case Elegance Humidors - Coin with Code: CIGARTALKCOIN --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cigartalk/support

Michael Herklots from Ferio Tego cigars joins us to talk about what's going on in Nicaragua. What effect will it have on the cigar industry? 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 https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Ferio Tego is a new cigar company from Michael Herklots who has been in the industry for a long time. He started down the road from us at a little cart in the Prudential Center. We will find out his 5-year plan and what have been the struggles so far. In the first hour we will talk with Michael Herklots as we smoke a cigar from the care package, Timeless Sterling while in the second hour we preview and smoke the United Firecracker Black Bomb in addition to discussing top 10 lists, cigar of year and so much more. 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. As always you can find many of the cigars we smoke at https://www.2guyscigars.com. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the show via Apple Podcasts and Podbean.

The best-dressed man in the industry is back on Smoke Night LIVE to discuss the much-anticipated release of his premiere cigar under the Ferio Tego brand name. Don't miss this episode, featuring one of the most entertaining personalities in the cigar business, Michael Herklots.

Ferio Tego is like a greatest hits album for cigar lovers. All your favorites, less of the “something new we're working on and we hope you like it” smokes. Learn why there's room in your humidor for oldies-but-goodies and hot-new-hits. Ferio Tego's Herklots joined Boveda's Rob Gagner at 2021 PCA in Las Vegas for this episode of Box Press, the cigar lifestyle podcast. Metropolitan and Timeless cigars are alive today because of Herklots and his business partner Brendon Scott. When the now-defunct Nat Sherman International closed, the two former employees started a cigar company with saved legacy brands and cigar accessories and two new blends, Elegancia and Generoso. Highlights of the cigar conversation with Herklots include: 6:00 Getting a job at a tobacco shop to pay for his cigar hobby 8:01 Succeeding at work is doing more than your job 13:30 Wearing a guayabera and Panama hat while standing in the middle of a tobacco field smelling green leaves is not him 15:50 Comparing wine to cigars 19.50 Learning how to blend a cigar 22:28 Blending the Quesada 35th 25:31 Smoking unfermented tobacco in a cigar 47:29 Growing popularity of “meme” cigars 1:01:13 Listening to a favorite song is like smoking a legacy cigar You can protect your cigars just like cigars makers. Preserve your passion with Boveda, makers of 2-way humidity control for cigars, easy seasoning for wood humidors, humidor bags and one-step hygrometer calibration kits. Shop Boveda for cigars here: https://store.bovedainc.com/collections/boveda-for-tobacco Learn more about Ferio Tego Cigars at https://www.feriotego.com/ How to Properly Cut a Cigar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2tim4FS2VA&t=229s A conversation with the son of Davidoff's Master Blender (feat. Klaas Kelner) | Box Press Ep. 18 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m35N6fV_6Vg&t=3s For My Humidor | Manuel Quesada (patriarch of Quesada Cigars) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JR8Gkx47YQQ&t=10s

DON'T CALL IT A COMEBACK. (Because no one knows what that means.) I also talk about Ferio Tego & Michael Herklots. Intended for mature audiences 21 and over. Lo-fi & lovely. Kaplowitz Media. Presents Kaplowitz Radio. Which in turn presents this program, Kaplowitz To-day. Kaplowitz To-day is a daily M-F show typically about 5-15mins long per episode. Topics range from trifles to monographs that are usually at least of adjacent interest to imbibers of premium tobacco. Please visit www.Kaplowitz.xyz for the full slate of Kaplowitz Media. podcasts, blog posts, and live/on-demand streams. Some products have been provided by companies or clients for the purpose of review. SURGEON GENERAL WARNING: Tobacco Smoke Increases The Risk of Lung Cancer And Heart Disease, Even in Nonsmokers.

From the 2021 PCA Trade Show, we talk to Michael Herklots of Ferio Tego. Ferio Tego's primary goals at the 2021 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show were twofold: 1) Connect with customers; 2) Support the Trade Association. While these are the goals of many companies at the PCA Trade Show, what was different was Ferio Tego was not writing up orders at the Trade Show. Michael Herklots has said the plan was before relaunching the former Nat Sherman Brands (Timeless, Metropolitan, and Epoca) there would be the launch of a limited edition brand known as Ferio Tego. He had hoped that by the Trade Show Ferio Tego would have been ready, but that did not happen. While he expects Ferio Tego to launch this summer, rather than take orders on something that wasn't ready to go, a decision was made to not take orders. At the same time Ferio Tego wanted to be a part of the Trade Show. This included connecting with former and potentially future customers. It also included supporting the association. This year, Ferio Tego sponsored the "Finish Your Cigar" booth, where attendees could finish their cigar before heading on to the area's convention show where smoking is prohibited. This strategy worked and there is a definite excitement in the air for what Ferio Tego will bring to the table. References PCA 2021 Report: Ferio Tego

From the 2021 PCA Trade Show, we talk to Michael Herklots of Ferio Tego. Ferio Tego's primary goals at the 2021 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show were twofold: 1) Connect with customers; 2) Support the Trade Association. While these are the goals of many companies at the PCA Trade Show, what was different was Ferio Tego was not writing up orders at the Trade Show. Michael Herklots has said the plan was before relaunching the former Nat Sherman Brands (Timeless, Metropolitan, and Epoca) there would be the launch of a limited edition brand known as Ferio Tego. He had hoped that by the Trade Show Ferio Tego would have been ready, but that did not happen. While he expects Ferio Tego to launch this summer, rather than take orders on something that wasn't ready to go, a decision was made to not take orders. At the same time Ferio Tego wanted to be a part of the Trade Show. This included connecting with former and potentially future customers. It also included supporting the association. This year, Ferio Tego sponsored the "Finish Your Cigar" booth, where attendees could finish their cigar before heading on to the area's convention show where smoking is prohibited. This strategy worked and there is a definite excitement in the air for what Ferio Tego will bring to the table. References PCA 2021 Report: Ferio Tego

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of Michael Herklots for #Take176. With a wrapped PCA tradeshow just behind us and the future of Ferio Tego in front of us. We've got some insights to learn and moments to share. Enjoy!     For this occasion, Michael and I are spotlighting The Emeril Lagasse Foundation    Please consider donating, HERE.   Herklots named 2020 Prime Time's Person of the Year: https://cigar-coop.com/2021/01/prime-time-awards-2020-person-of-the-year-michael-herklots.html   https://www.delmonicos.com/ https://peterluger.com/butcher-shop/ https://www.keens.com/   https://www.feriotego.com/ Follow Michael: https://www.instagram.com/michaelherklots/       YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVzGpes143J2yslmEQd4pEw/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../elosofumar.../id1448716988...   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.   Be sure to subscribe, download & review.   #premiumcigarsaredifferent 

It's a loaded show! Ivan shares a backstory about a topless model photo shoot that got us kicked out of a California park. We answered a listener-driven question: what vitola or shape do professional cigar smokers enjoy the most? Plus we caught up with Michael Herklots of Ferio Tego to discuss the latest news surrounding his cigar company. Lastly, we blind-tasted 3 Mezcals and paired them with a Timeless Prestige No. 2.

This week, the Stogie Geeks interview Leonor Abzaradel - CEO Platinum Nova Cigar. Her first exposure to the cigar industry was when she applied and started working at Club Macanudo in New York City, through hard work and determination, rose to the position of assistant manager. Always wanting to learn more about the cigar industry and the retail aspect of it she went to work for Nat Sherman Townhouse under the leadership of Michael Herklots. Approximately a year later she was offered the position as assistant manager for Casa de Montecristo in New York City and was in charge of overseeing the day to day operation of two locations.   Show Notes: https://stogiegeeks.com/353 Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks

General cigar related stuff including a bobblehead of Tom Kelly, former Twins manager, smoking cigar, loading a pitching machine.  We have an Oscar Valladares Ciseron 2018 Green label with some Isaac Bowman Small batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey finished in Port barrels. Some Cigar news around Nat Sherman. A review of a Smoke Night LIVE interview of Michael Herklots.

This week, the Stogie Geeks interview Leonor Abzaradel - CEO Platinum Nova Cigar. Her first exposure to the cigar industry was when she applied and started working at Club Macanudo in New York City, through hard work and determination, rose to the position of assistant manager. Always wanting to learn more about the cigar industry and the retail aspect of it she went to work for Nat Sherman Townhouse under the leadership of Michael Herklots. Approximately a year later she was offered the position as assistant manager for Casa de Montecristo in New York City and was in charge of overseeing the day to day operation of two locations.   Show Notes: https://stogiegeeks.com/353 Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks

The Smokin Tabacco Show Live with Michael Herklots from Ferio Tego where he fills us in on the beginning of the new company. Jon joins us from the road (Literally) and we rip the Nat Sherman bands of our cigars and celebrate Ferio Tego.

We interview Michael Herklots and get the details on his new company, Ferio Tego, and their acquisition of many Nat Sherman brands, but most importantly, uncover the story behind his company's badass logo. We will also get Michael’s thoughts on the closing of the Nat Sherman Townhouse and what the location meant to the industry.

Listen in as we welcome Michael Herklots to Episode 94 of HBTC Live! We talk about the launch of Ferio Tego, 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 #semperincendium #FerioTego

This week we sit down podcaster to podcaster and talk with William Cooper, a cigar industry legend in his own right. He tells exactly how he started Cigar Coop almost 10 years ago. We talk blends, cigar trade shows, sports, and about some exciting news released today involving Michael Herklots. As always, this is a show you don't want to miss!  Don't forget to subscribe on our YouTube channel and check out our new Discord channel!

It’s the first episode of 2021 for the Prime Time Show, and tonight for Episode 169 we welcome the one and only James Brown of Oveja Negra Brands back tot the show. The past two years have continued to be some amazing years for Brown, his factory, and his brands and tonight we’ll catch up on everything happening to them. We’ll find out a little more about James in our Live True segment, and finally in our Deliberation Segment, Aaron and I discuss the Tobacco Business retail survey results and the return of Michael Herklots.

It’s the first episode of 2021 for the Prime Time Show, and tonight for Episode 169 we welcome the one and only James Brown of Oveja Negra Brands back tot the show. The past two years have continued to be some amazing years for Brown, his factory, and his brands and tonight we’ll catch up on everything happening to them. We’ll find out a little more about James in our Live True segment, and finally in our Deliberation Segment, Aaron and I discuss the Tobacco Business retail survey results and the return of Michael Herklots.

We sit down and have a chat with Michael Herklots, formerly of Nat Sherman cigars, while smoking the Nat Sherman Timeless Supreme 749 Churchill. We discuss Michael's history in the cigar industry, his time with Nat Sherman, and his thoughts on the challenges cigar lounges and shops will be facing in a post-COVID world.  We also answer listener questions in the Ask the Boys segment, find out Larry the Mute's thoughts on the Swisher Boozy Mango cigarellos, and give away some cigars in the Weekly Giveaway. Follow Michael Herklots at @MichaelHerklots on Instagram. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com 

On Prime Time Episode 166, the one and only Michael Herklots makes his Prime Time debut. We’ll recap Michael’s incredible career highlighted by his run at Nat Sherman. In our Live True segment we’ll talk music with Michael. Finally, in our Deliberation Segment, we’ll discuss some State of the Industry topics.

On Prime Time Episode 166, the one and only Michael Herklots makes his Prime Time debut. We’ll recap Michael’s incredible career highlighted by his run at Nat Sherman.  In our Live True segment we’ll talk music with Michael. Finally, in our Deliberation Segment, we’ll discuss some State of the Industry topics.

This week, we talk about the history of Nat Sherman, and how it got to where it is today. There's also some speculation about what Michael Herklots may do next. 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/.

Michael Herklots is the Vice President of Nat Sherman Cigars and a wonderfully talented musician.

Michael Herklots is the Vice President of Nat Sherman Cigars and a wonderfully talented musician.

Steve sits down with Michael Herklots and Kylie Beaudreau from Nat Sherman this week to smoke their Timeless Supreme. One of Michael's favorite cocktails is the Sazerac and we are going to learn how to make it! We will be using different ryes since we are apart, yet give it our best shot with the ingredients we all have available. Thanks to our sponsors: All of you that have been supporting us! Join our patrons at patreon.com/bourbonandbspodcast to help support the continuing growth of the show and the community. Tinder Box at Easton for the weekly featured cigar and check them out for their current "Stay at Home" sampler at eastontinderbox@gmail.com Altadis USA for the weekly second cigar and the continued support BS Cigar Company for the continued support! Check them out at bscigarcompany@gmail.com for ordering the BS Gold and BS Silver.

Listen in as we welcome Michael Herklots to Episode 59 of HBTC Live! We will talk about all things Nat Sherman, and much more! Visit https://HowBoutThatCigar.com and thanks for listening! #HBTCigar #HowBoutThatCigar #Cigars #PremiumCigars #CigarPodcast #CigarShow #HBTCLive #PremiumTobacco #CigarLife #CigarCulture #BOTL #SOTL #ISmokeCigars #BurnCigarsNotBridges #semperincendium #NatSherman #NatShermanCigars

An interview with Michael Herklots, Vice President of Nat Sherman International. In this interview, Michael talks about his creative background and how being creative and musician helped set him up to work in the competitive premium cigar industry. He also talks about cigar making, dealing with criticism, and how being deliberate in his actions transformed his work and life.

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes is pleased to welcome the dapper and transcendent leader in the premium cigar industry, Michael Herklots of Nat Sherman. Our #113thTake promises to be one to remember as we dive into the journey and story that has molded one of the industry's beloved people and how he found himself at the top of one of the most powerful tobacco companies in the world.  We dive into his style, his compass for leadership, as well as some of the fascinating conversations he's been having on his CO-Video chats! Enjoy!   https://www.natshermanintl.com/ https://www.berklee.edu/ A Great Follow & access to CO-Video Chats: https://www.instagram.com/michaelherklots/ Robert Spangle: http://www.thousandyardstyle.com/ Christian McBride: https://www.christianmcbride.com/  

In this episode, Nick interviews Nat Sherman VP Michael Herklots. They talk music, cigars, and how Mike's passion for one led to a career in the other. Music in this episode: "BossaBossa" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

This week on The Cigar Authority we welcome Michael Herklots of Nat Sherman as we light up a cigar from the Care Package… The Nat Sherman Panamericana Cervantes. We will also explore Cigar Journal magazine and light up a 97 rated cigar in the Davidoff Nicaragua Box Press. All this and more, on The Cigar Authority…

This week Bob and Dale discuss the latest in the cigar industry, including Michael Herklots moving from Davidoff to Nat Sherman, Sam Leccia returning to the premium cigar business, Guillermo León Herbert becoming the independent owner of La Aurora, and Vanderburgh Humidors being selected by the Indianapolis Speedway to build its limited edition cigar humidor. The Cigar of the Week is the Punch Upper Cut. The cigar featured on the "What's My Band?" blind smoke test is the Licenciados Toro. Check out the live show! Go to http://www.cigarmedia.tv/live/ where the show is broadcast live most Friday evenings at 9 PM EST. Do you have a Herf Line Review? Call and leave a cigar review on the herf line and receive a DogWatch Cigar Radio patch! You can reach the Herfline at 321-594-4373 - or cigar.radio on Skype. You can also send written reviews to theshow@cigarmedia.tv. Cigar of the Week - Punch Upper Cut by General Cigar. The history of General Cigar began in 1848 when Ferdinand Cullman immigrated to the US from Germany. His grandson made one of the greatest contributions to the cigar world: the Connecticut Shade wrapper. In 1960, Cullman Brothers bought General Cigar Company and became the largest manufacturer and marketer of premium cigars with impressive brands. In 1997, General Cigar acquired Villazon, the maker of such iconic brands as Punch, Hoyo de Monterrey, and Excalibur. Later, General Cigar assumed responsibility for marketing and selling El Credito, whose brands include La Gloria Cubana and El Rico Habano. In 1999, General Cigar sold its mass market business to Swedish Match in order to concentrate strictly on premium brands. In 2000, Swedish Match assumed majority control of General through a stock purchase from Edgar Cullman and family members. Other important brands have been acquired recently, including Helix, Don Tomas and Astral in 2004. Their factory in Santiago, Dominican Republic is run by General Cigar Dominicana, a subsidiary of General Cigar Co., which began processing tobacco in 1975, and started producing cigars in 1978. The Punch Upper Cut was released in October 2009. Handmade in Honduras with its filler and binder tobaccos grown in Ometepe, Nicaragua, this cigar is perfectly finished with an attractive dark and oily Ecuador Sumatra wrapper. Each cigar has a footband complete with the image of Ometepe and its twin volcanoes Toro | Length: 6.62 | Ring: 54 Grand Corona | Length: 6 | Ring: 45 Robusto | Length: 5.25 | Ring: 50 Dark Side - - No Dark Side this week. What else have you been smokin' Dale? Man o’ War Salomone El Credito Perridos Bolivar Belicoso Fino Cohiba Siglo VI What else have you been smokin' Bob? PDR 1878 Cubano Especial Seleccion RL 2000 - Wrapper is Lancaster, Pa leaf; binder is the Criollo 98 from the Dominican Republic; and the filler is Nicaraguan and Dominican Republic. Medium bodied but full of great flavors of aged tobacco; slightly sweet with a salty sensation on the tip of the tongue. A mind melting experience that will cleanse the body of stress and free the mind. Tatuaje Especiale - Great opening pepper that mellows into a sweet spicy joy punctuated with leather and mocha. Size: 7.5 x 38 (Especiales/Lancero) Wrapper: Nicaragua Corojo 99 Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Strength: Medium Black Pearl Morada - Doug Woods has survived more ups and downs and pure crashes than perhaps anyone in the cigar business. In 2008 the Morado Torpedo was named Best Cigar of the Year, although the title came with an asterisk, “That you can't find and never heard of.” We first interviewed Doug way back at the 2006 IPCPR, before he was famous. Doug has one of the most extensive and beautiful collections of cigar art to be found anywhere and he uses that art on his cigars. The Robusto that I smoked had sweet chocolate, coffee and fruity elements in the flavor that finished with a distinctly herbal twist. A well constructed cigar with outstanding draw and flavor. A keeper and yes I would buy one again IF I could find someplace that carries them. Doug Wood states: "We wish we had enough of this tobacco to produce several years' worth of our new Black Pearl Morado (Purple) premium cigar but, its featured Cameroon wrapper is in shorter supply than we expected, so we can only offer limited supplies of Morado in three shapes: Robusto (4.75" x 52) Toro (6" x 50), and Torpedo (6.25" x 52)." What's My Band? - this week's Unbanded Cigar is the Licenciados Toro 6 1/2 x 50. May Palio Cutter Contest Winner: Tim Delaney, a proud member of our military, won the Classic Black Palio Cutter. Enter the June contest now to win a Carbon Fiber Palio Cutter. Check out the show at http://www.cigarmedia.tv/live/ where the show is broadcast live most Friday evenings at 9 PM EST. Do you have a Herf Line Review? If you call and leave a cigar review on the herf line 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. Origin of the term HERF: From Cigar Craig, http://cigarcraig.wordpress.com/2009/09/29/the-origin-of-the-word-herf/ 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. Thanks to Michael Howe for bumpers and special effects in this show. Music provided by the Figurados from their new album, "Lesson Two," and The Surfonics. 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Bob and Dale answer questions from listeners Mark Franks, Nelson Pidgeon, Walter Cyran and Brian Fox. Liz interviews Michael Herklots, General Manager of Davidoff of Geneva, New York on this week's "What's hot? What's not? What's next?" segment. Toleton giveaway! In two weeks (on show #310), Bob will be smoking a La Tradicion Cubana Toleton, a unique cigar presented to him by Luis Sanchez. He will also give one away, complements of Luis, during the show. The winner will be selected from Palio cutter contest entrants who have submitted their entry by January 20th. Cigar of the Week - La Palina Alison from the Family Series.

This week Colin Ganley of CigarTourism.com and Bob talk about the January 2011 trip to Nicaragua in which Bob will be participating. Also this week, the debut of "What's Hot, What's Not, What's Next" - Cigar retailers from around the country share buyer passions and passes and let us know what new releases are on order. This week Michael Herklots from Davidoff of Geneva, New York city stores (Madison Avenue and The Shops at Columbus Circle); Heather Haddad from Fumee Cigar Lounge in Austin, Texas; and Doug Fiore from Winston's Humidor in Midlothian, Virginia share their insights. Cigar of the Week - Esteban Carreras 5150 - The Esteban Carreras 5150 series is a medium bodied Corojo with an Ecuadorian grown Sumatra wrapper and Nicaraguan fillers and binder. Dark Side - RAMON ALLONES SMALL CLUB CORONAS Length: 110 Ring: 42 Format: Minuto Ramón Allones is one of the big names in the history of Habanos. Founded in 1837, it is also one of the oldest brands in production. A Galician by birth, Ramón Allones was the first cigar manufacturer to pack his cigars in boxes decorated with labels and stamped with his brand's emblem. He was the pioneer of the packaging that we know today. All of the Ramon Allones cigars are filled with a blend of tobaccos from the Vuelta Abajo region, characterised by their intense and complex taste. What else have you been smokin' Colin? Cruzado Mario What else have you been smokin' Dale? Torano Single Region Serie Jalapa Robusto 5 x 52 - One of the most exciting releases from IPCPR if you are into understanding how tobacco from one specific region tastes. In this case, all the tobacco in the Jalapa series comes from one farm in the Jalapa area of Nicaragua. It's very hard to make a deep, rich, complex blend from just one area, but Torano has done it with this cigar! Well balanced in strength, roundness and body, with earthy flavors & natural sweetness. The room aroma is a touch spicy and intoxicating! Try one of these to sample the character of Jalapa tobacco. Don Francisco Lancero - A gift to me from ER Doc during his visit last month, this cigar was perhaps the most flavorful cigar I smoked this week. Layer upon layer of tastes kept building, providing one of the most complex cigars I've had in a long time. Superb construction allowed a slow, cool smoke. Full bodied and medium in strength, the list of flavors noted is way long, but in the main; nuts, citrus, espresso, cedar and vanilla were the highlights. Casa Magna Colorado and Casa Magna Sungrown What else have you been smokin' Bob? CAO La Traviata Maduro - La Traviata Maduro is everything the La Traviata cigar should have been last year; why it took CAO a year to make the right cigar is beyond me. They ruined the Brazillia by making it in a monster 60 rg; however, this cigar makes up for it. The La Traviata Maduro proves that CAO can make good cigars without going all Hollywood. Torano Master - New blend from the Torano family. Carlos Torano has broken the mold at Torano CIgars and produced a slightly more full flavored cigar that is complex and pleasing. An outstanding cigar with complex flavor and great construction. Year after year the Torano family continues to put out fine cigars and now they are once again in charge of their own distribution. If you thought they only did mild-medium cigars, smoke this and you will change your mind. Macanudo Cru Royale - For me this was the biggest surprise of the IPCPR; it has flavor; it has style; and it has great construction. I want more of these. The Cru Royale demonstrates that General Cigar is not stuck in the past nor are they afraid to take a chance. I was disappointed in the results of using Ometepe tobacco in their other blends and this cigar shows you don't need trickery or gimmicks to make an excellent cigar. The PUNCH Upper Cut was a bland result of too many taste tests and committee work that resulted in a bland and disappointing cigar. The Cru Royale landed a hook on the Uppercut to put it on the mat. What's My Band? - #921 from Liz H. Upmann Reserve Maduro 5x50 Robusto with wonderful pre-smoke barnyard aromas. August Palio Cutter Contest Winner: Dave Wallace won a gold Palio Cutter. Enter the September contest to win a classic black Palio Cutter. Herf Line Reviews - If you call and leave a cigar review on the herf line 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. Origin of the term HERF: From Cigar Craig, http://cigarcraig.wordpress.com/2009/09/29/the-origin-of-the-word-herf/ 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. Music provided by the Figurados from their new album, "Lesson Two," and The Surfonics.

Colin Ganley (European Cigar Journal, CigarTourism.com) and Craig Schneider (columnist, The Shoulders We Stand On) are special guests this week. Cigar of the Week - Adrians Havana The Havanna 2000 (Criollo) wrapper, is more of a medium, full-bodied cigar, created specifically for the smoker who wants a cigar that is not too light but not too strong. Sweet on the lips at first pre-light, the strength starts to kick in as the cigar burns, heightening to levels of pure ecstasy. ECJ Awards - Review of Winners BEST BRAND Cuba – not yet announced Dominican Republic – Macanudo 1968 Honduras – Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Nicaragua – Nub Habano | Sun Grown USA – Don Pepin Garcia Blue - http://www.elreydeloshabanos.com , http://www.myfathercigars.com/ BEST CIGAR Cuba – not yet announced Dominican Republic – Davidoff Maduro, Robusto Honduras – Flor de Copan Linea Puros, Robusto - Nicaragua – Padrón Family Reserve 45 Years Maduro BEST VALUE Dominican Republic – Santa Damiana Honduras – Flor de Selva - Facebook: www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=80552404279 Mexico – Te-Amo World Selection Series Nicaragua – Oliva Connecticut Reserve LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT Benjamin F. Menendez OUTSTANDING ART Vrijdag Premium Printing CHARITY & COMMUNITY Cigar Family Charitable Foundation AMBASSADOR CRA – Cigar Rights of America BEST ACCESSORY Palio Cutters Dark Side - Por Larranaga Petit Coronas Name: Petit Coronas Cab 50 Ring gauge: 42 Length: 12.90 CM / 5.0 inches Por Larranaga Petit Coronas SLB CAB - 50 cigars [5.0 x 42] Por Larrañaga is a brand with a long history. Founded in 1834 it enjoys well-earned reputation for its quality and the attractiveness of its presentation. All the tobacco in the Por Larrañaga range comes from the Vuelta Abajo region and the cigars are made using methods of production — "totalmente a mano, tripa larga" — totally hand made, long filler, "totalmente a mano, tripa corta" — totally hand made, short filler. What else have you been smokin' Colin? Tatuaje Red Churchill J. Fuego Origen (other sizes) What else have you been smokin' Craig? Rocky Patel 15th Anniversary Davidoff Puro d'Oro Notables Augusto Reyes Vintage What else have you been smokin' Bob? Rocky Patel 15th Anniversary - A medium dark, trunk-pressed cigar that's wrapped in Ecuadoran tobacco grown from Habano seeds. The binder and filler tobaccos are entirely Nicaraguan, and one of the filler varieties is grown on a farm that was specially dedicated to this cigar. The cigars come in dark boxes with metallic plates, and the double bands are the color of gun metal steel. Bucanero Canon Cubana Maduro Blend: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper; Nicaragua 2000 Maduro and Dominican fillers PINAR DEL RIO 1878 CUBANO ESPECIAL Another very good smoke from Abe Flores with strong flavors but not the spice of his earlier efforts. I need to smoke more of these to do an adequate review. A medium bodied smoke blended from small-batch Nicaraguan and Dominican long fillers, a Nicaraguan binder, and your choice of a Connecticut or Maduro wrapper. Xikar HC Series Habano Colorado A nice smoke that does not hold up against some of the better smokes of the day. Flavor is good but one dimensional and not very exciting. Relaxing smoke but not outstanding. Created by Jesus Fuego. Wrapper: Habano Colorado - Jalapa Valley Binder: Esteli Filler: Costa Rica, Jalapa, Honduras AVO Heritage Great smoke with medium flavors of Dominican sweet spice and a barnyard tobacco flavor. Thanks to Michael Herklots, this is a very good cigar. New Release from AVO cigars and Davidoff. What's My Band? - A "special edition" from Bob. Blended and rolled by Bob McDuffee. The cigar that Bob rolled in the Dominican Republic while visiting the La Aurora factory in February. Herf Line Review from Angry Bill. August Palio Cutter Contest Winner: Dave Wallace won a gold Palio Cutter. Herf Line Reviews - If you call and leave a cigar review on the herf line 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. Origin of the term HERF: From Cigar Craig, http://cigarcraig.wordpress.com/2009/09/29/the-origin-of-the-word-herf/ 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. Music provided by the 25 Smokin' Figurados from their new album, "Lesson Two," and The Surfonics.