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In this episode, we're focusing on the Otters! During the first segment of 2025, we've been exploring the best drink pairings for our Cigar of the Year Sampler, available at Smoke Inn. Our audience (aka “The Otters”) have joined in, creating their own pairings. Hosts Robby and Randy will highlight the top audience submissions, choose the best one, and award the winner with a sampler of their own. Pairings Randy: Randy: Bill Powers' Busted Pipe & Plasencia Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro

It's the final episode of Flavor Odyssey's segment spotlighting the Cigar of the Year picks from The Dojo's Cigar of the Year Sampler at Smoke Inn. In this episode, hosts Robby and Randy pair a drink with the Aganorsa Leaf Arsenio, ranked No. 4 on our 2024 Cigar of the Year list. So, grab an Arsenio, pour a drink, and tune in! Pairings Randy: TWG Quiet Professional cocktail & Aganorsa Arsenio

Steve Saka's Umbagog Bronzeback landed at number 9 on The Dojo's 2024 Cigars of the Year list. This week, hosts Robby and Randy explore the best drink pairings for this flavorful and budget-friendly release. As they continue their journey through the Dojo COTY sampler from Smoke Inn, grab a Bronzeback and join the conversation. Pairings Randy: Carajillo cocktail & Umbagog Bronzeback

On Prime Time Episode 332, Abe Dababneh of Smoke Inn is our special guest. Abe's getting ready to put the 2025 edition of “The Great Smoke” event and we will do some pre-game around it. Plus we will cove a plethora of topics and get Abe's takes as only Abe can deliver We will also have our FSG Beef, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa, and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segments.

On Prime Time Episode 332, Abe Dababneh of Smoke Inn is our special guest. Abe's getting ready to put the 2025 edition of “The Great Smoke” event and we will do some pre-game around it. Plus we will cove a plethora of topics and get Abe's takes as only Abe can deliver We will also have our FSG Beef, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa, and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segments.

The No. 16 cigar on our Cigar of the Year list is the Redemption from El Titan de Bronze—everyone's favorite little factory in Miami. Your Flavor Odyssey hosts, Robby Ras and Randy Griggs, are on a mission to find the perfect drink pairing for this exceptional premium cigar. Grab the Cigar of the Year Sampler from Smoke Inn, which includes the Redemption. Find your favorite pairing and join the fun! Pairings Randy: Dirty Kentucky Mule & ETDB Redemption

Today I sit down with Abe Dababneh the Owner of Smoke Inn. Smoke Inn is a Cigar retailer in south Florida with multiple locations. They also have an extensive online cigar retail site and program. Abe has been in the business for over 30 years and is a wealth of knowledge with many "Firsts" in the industry!Smoke Inn hosts a Retail event every year called "The Great Smoke". They also do many programs such as "The Summer of Saka" where they have killer deals, promotions and raffle type programs that net over 30,000$ in items for winners at the end of the summer!I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation and I hope you will to!Brought to you by Small Batch Cigar! Use the code "dogsofwar" for a 10% discount and free shipping!Also brought to you by Horton's Quality K9 Equipment! Check them out at Hortonsk9.com

The Alpha Dog is back! This week, the Dojo announced the upcoming Knuckle Sandwich STRIKE FORCE, a collaboration between Cigar Dojo, Smoke Inn, Guy Fieri, and Espinosa Premium Cigars. Erik Espinosa joins the show to discuss the project as well as everything else that's going on at Espinosa Premium Cigars.

As the ominous glow of the approaching meteor grows brighter with each passing night, humanity braces for its inevitable demise. With just ten fleeting days left on Earth's countdown, panic grips the hearts of all who gaze skyward, knowing that their existence hangs precariously in the balance. But not us! With the help of Nick Libretti from JR Cigar and Smoke Inn's Alex Tavella, we will enjoy our impending doom by smoking one last cigar… Find out which cigars we would smoke and vote on who made the best picks on this doomsday episode of Smoke Night LIVE.

Leap Day — or as the Samurai say: Uru Doshi — only comes once every four years. This is also true for Cigar Dojo and Alec Bradley's Uru Doshi collaboration, which goes on sale at noon (EST) 02-29-2024 exclusively at Smoke Inn. On this special Thursday edition of Smoke Night LIVE, we are joined by Bradley Rubin, Abe Dababneh, and Alex Tavella to discuss this rare event and much much more. Also, we will pick the winner of the customized RabbitAir A3 air purifier at the end of the show, so make sure to tune in!

It's that time of the year as The Great Smoke (TGS) event takes place in South Florida the weekend of 2/24/24. We are joined by Abe Dababneh of Smoke Inn and KMA Talk Radio as we take look at this event - Prime Time style!

It's that time of the year as The Great Smoke (TGS) event takes place in South Florida the weekend of 2/24/24. We are joined by Abe Dababneh of Smoke Inn and KMA Talk Radio as we take look at this event - Prime Time style!

Listen in as we welcome Honest Abe Dababneh from Smoke Inn to Episode 229 of HBTC Live! We talk about The Great Smoke 2024, 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

Welcome to Episode 307 of the Cigar Hustlers Podcast!    In this edition, the hosts tackle a variety of hot topics in the cigar world. First up, they dive into a passionate rebuttal of coop comments, addressing the latest controversies and setting the record straight.   Civil Pleasures makes its debut in the Big Apple, and the hosts share their thoughts on this exciting development in the New York City cigar scene.   The holiday spirit is in full swing as Smoke Inn launches its Hanukkah Holiday Box – a must-have for cigar enthusiasts celebrating the festival of lights.   Highclere Castle Senetjer aficionados, rejoice! Foundation is shipping out the highly anticipated second batch, ensuring enthusiasts can savor the exquisite blend.   In an online exclusive comeback, Drew Estate brings back Chateau Real, giving fans another chance to enjoy this classic cigar. The cigar industry faces challenges as CAA and PCA join forces to ask the OMB to intervene and halt the FDA's proposed flavored cigar ban. The hosts discuss the potential impact on the industry and share their insights.   In a surprising move, The Daily Wire, led by Michael Knowles, ventures into the cigar world with the launch of Mayflower Cigars. The hosts explore this right-wing media company's entry into the cigar market and what it means for enthusiasts.   Lastly, STG experiences a Q3 2023 revenue drop of 3.9 percent. The hosts analyze the implications of this decline and discuss the factors contributing to the shifting landscape of the cigar market.   Tune in for an episode packed with industry insights, exclusive releases, and the latest news shaping the world of cigars. Whether you're a seasoned aficionado or just starting your cigar journey, this episode has something for everyone. Grab your favorite smoke, sit back, and enjoy the Cigar Hustlers Podcast Episode 307!

Which of these three cigars do you smoke, stash, or trash? That is the burning question on this episode of Smoke Night LIVE. Smoke Inn's Alex Tavella (AKA "The Goat”) joins the show and is put on the hot seat as we force him to decide between some of your favorite cigars.

Get ready for another edition of the Cigar Brand Fantasy Draft. Our expert panel will draft a team of 7 cigar brands that they think is the best, and the audience will determine the winner. Master Sensei, JR Cigar's Nick Libretti, Smoke Inn's Alex Tavella, and Johnny Smokes Uncut's Johnny Remer battle for ultimate supremacy in the third edition of the Cigar Brand Fantasy Draft.

In this episode of the Cigar Hustlers Podcast, they bring you the latest updates from the cigar industry, including some surprising departures, exciting new releases, and changes in leadership across various companies. Here are some of the key topics covered: Garret Robinson's Departure: The hosts discuss the departure of Garret Robinson and its implications for the industry. As Robinson leaves, the roles of Vice President of Sales and Marketing will be split among Doroteo, Ortega, and Moore. Espinosa's New Releases: The podcast delves into the details of Espinosa's latest releases, the highly anticipated 601 Blue Label and the Knuckle Sandwich Habano in a 6 x 60 size. The hosts share their impressions and expectations for these cigars. Changes in Leadership: Altadis U.S.A., JR Cigar, and Casa de Montecristo are experiencing changes at the top. The hosts discuss the new leadership taking over these companies and speculate on the potential impact on the market. Tatuaje and Smoke Inn's NFT Auction: An update on the first-ever Anarchy NFT Auction organized by Tatuaje and Smoke Inn. The auction fetched an astonishing $100,000, indicating the growing interest in digital collectibles within the cigar community. New Executive Director at NATO: The hosts cover the appointment of David Spross as the new Executive Director of the National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO) and discuss the potential direction Spross might take the organization. Ohana Nui's Latest Releases: Ohana Nui has shipped the Aloha and Time Out lines. The hosts provide insights into these releases and share their thoughts on the cigars' profiles. Weather Update - Tropical Storm Idalia: Shifting gears, the podcast briefly discusses the weather forecast, noting the expected intensification of Tropical Storm Idalia into a Category 3 hurricane as it approaches Florida. Unforeseen Incident at Papa Bees Restaurant: Wrapping up the episode with a dose of the unexpected, the hosts recount a bizarre incident involving a clogged toilet at Papa Bees restaurant in Longwood that escalated into a large fight, according to local police. Tune in to the Cigar Hustlers Podcast for a blend of industry insights, product releases, and even some unexpected stories that keep you engaged from start to finish. Don't miss out on the latest happenings in the world of cigars!

Brought to you by J.C. Newman - This week, Jose Blanco makes his big return to the show and talks about the FDA ruling, wrapper tobacco and how to taste it, and begins to talk about the trade show before he needs to abruptly leave for a family emergency. Very quickly in his place, Pete Johnson of Tatuaje and Abe Dababneh of Smoke Inn both appear to talk about the new Tatuaje Anarchy NFT. The first one has sold for $100,000. Micallef News: The First Tatuaje Anarchy NFT Sells for $100,000. - https://www.smokintabacco.com/blog-posts/first-tatuaje-anarchy-nft-sells-for-100000 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 

In 2010, one of the historic single store releases was released by Tatuaje known as the Tatuaje Anarchy. It not only remains one of the most popular single store releases, but to this day it is the gold standard for how to do a single store release. Last year, it was announced that Smoke Inn would be teaming up with Tatuaje to re-release the Tatuaje as a part of a very special NFT offering. Along the way, partners Coles of London/S.T. Dupont and Quality Importers have come on-board with the project. Tonight we will dive into the Tatuaje Anarchy and what this NFT project is all about. We will have Pete Johnson of Tatuaje Cigars, Abe Dababneh of Smoke Inn, and Les Mann of Coles of London/S.T. Dupont to talk about the behind the scenes on this project. Plus, we will have our Cattle Baron Steak Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

In 2010, one of the historic single store releases was released by Tatuaje known as the Tatuaje Anarchy. It not only remains one of the most popular single store releases, but to this day it is the gold standard for how to do a single store release. Last year, it was announced that Smoke Inn would be teaming up with Tatuaje to re-release the Tatuaje as a part of a very special NFT offering. Along the way, partners Coles of London/S.T. Dupont and Quality Importers have come on-board with the project. Tonight we will dive into the Tatuaje Anarchy and what this NFT project is all about. We will have Pete Johnson of Tatuaje Cigars, Abe Dababneh of Smoke Inn, and Les Mann of Coles of London/S.T. Dupont to talk about the behind the scenes on this project. Plus, we will have our Cattle Baron Steak Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

Listen in as we get the band back together for version 4.0 of the Cigar Industry Hive Mind.  We have John McTavish from Developing Palates, Abe Dababneh from Smoke Inn, Charlie Minato from Halfwheel, and Skip Martin from RoMa Craft Tobac on Episode 166 to discuss a lot of the big things going on in the industry today, 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 #CigarIndustryHiveMind 

What is the most iconic video game of all time? On this episode of Smoke Night LIVE, we are fixin' to find out. Titles from Nintendo, Playstation, Xbox, Sega, and even old-school stand-up arcade games will battle it out for supremacy. Protocol's Juan Cancel and Alex Tavella from Smoke Inn join the Dojo crew to argue and debate a 16-team bracket until a winner is determined. Make sure to tune in, because the live audience will have a big role in shaping the final bracket.

Tatuaje's Pete Johnson, Smoke Inn's Abe Dababneh, and Quality Importers' Joe Gro join Smoke Night LIVE to discuss all the details surrounding the exciting new Tatuaje Anarchy NFT Edition. Pete will fill us in on all the details of the cigars included with this product, while Abe and Joe discuss the packaging and limited accessories.

Listen in as we welcome Alex Tavella to Episode 204 of HBTC Live! We talk about Smoke Inn, 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

Can Tony the Tiger fend off the sword-wielding Cap'n Crunch? Can Toucan Sam tackle Lucky the Leprechaun? Sixteen of your favorite breakfast cereals go head to head, and only one comes out victorious. Juan Cancel, William "Coop" Cooper, and Smoke Inn's Alex Tavella join the show to determine which breakfast cereal reigns supreme.

The 2023 edition of the The Great Smoke (TGS) is in the annuls of history. Tonight we welcome one of the key members of the team at Smoke Inn that puts on that event, the GOAT – Alex Tavella. Alex will join the whole coalition team as we will talk TGS and some industry talk. Plus we will have our Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here and United Cigars' U.S. Presidents Segment!

The 2023 edition of the The Great Smoke (TGS) is in the annuls of history. Tonight we welcome one of the key members of the team at Smoke Inn that puts on that event, the GOAT – Alex Tavella. Alex will join the whole coalition team as we will talk TGS and some industry talk. Plus we will have our Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here and United Cigars' U.S. Presidents Segment!

This week on Flavor Odyssey, we continue our journey through the Dojo Cigar of the Year Sampler from Smoke Inn. The task at hand on this episode is finding the best drink pairing for the Alec Bradley Double Broadleaf, which came in at number 9 on our Cigar of the Year list. Grab a Double Broadleaf and join the fun. Pairings Randy: AB Double Broadleaf & Bakery: Boysenberry Pie Stout

Hosts Robby and Randy begin their quest to find the best drink pairing for the Dojo Cigar of the Year Sampler at Smoke Inn. They kick things off with the No. 7 Cigar of the Year, the Aganorsa Leaf Guardian of the Farm Cerberus. Grab a sampler for yourself and play along, sharing your best pairings over the next five weeks. Pairings Randy: White Russian & GOTF Cerberus

This week, #ELOsoFUmarTakes is pleased to welcome back Abe Dababneh of Smoke Inn to sit down for our #241stTake. We're one month away from the 2023 Edition of The Great Smoke and as always ABe and his team have promised an event to remember. We talk with Abe about this year's event - especially this year's theme of Mardi Gras - and all that he has in store. Plus the trip of a lifetime! Enjoy!   https://www.thegreatsmoke.com/ http://www.smokeinn.com/     United Cigar Presidential Trivia:   https://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-lincoln-assassination

This week we talk to Abe from Smoke Inn and if you go to YouTube you may have a chance to win a Smoke Inn ticket!  Gregg's Bachelor Party details....and Industry News!

Every cigar gets just one chance to make a good first impression. This week on Smoke Night LIVE, we will “speed date” a few cigars we haven't tried yet. Our expert panel will review and rate each cigar live on the spot. William “Cigar Coop” Cooper and Alex Tavella from Smoke Inn join the Dojo crew for this “must-see TV” episode.

Listen in as we welcome Honest Abe Dababneh to Episode 190 of HBTC Live! We talk about The Great Smoke 2023, 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 #TGS2023 #TheGreatSmoke

This week on Smoke Night LIVE, Abe Dababneh from Smoke Inn, Nick Libretti from JR Cigar, and Scott Braband from Trinity Cigar Mobile Lounge join the show to discuss the state of cigar retailing in the current market. We also attempt to foresee what the future holds for selling and marketing premium cigars.

Brought to you by J.C. Newman - This very special episode is one we do every year. We welcome Abe Dababneh and Alex Tavella of Smoke Inn and Bradley Rubin of Alex Bradley on the show to talk about the 2023 Great Smoke. Questions are answered and things are revealed in this special two-hour show. At the end, Matt and the Smoke Inn crew unveil the first prize for the 2023 Smokin Tabacco x CFCF Raffle. Visit www.thegreatsmoke.com to get your tickets NOW! Don't forget to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE here and everywhere you download your podcasts. Visit us at www.SmokinTabacco.com for more news and updates. Cutters and lighters provided Cigar Blondie Accessories. www.cigarblondie.com  For all of your retail needs, head over to www.2GuysCigars.com NOW!

Jiunn, Seth, John and Aaron discuss their review experience with the Herrera Esteli Miami Smoke Inn 25th Anniversary The Raji https://developingpalates.com/reviews/cigar-reviews/team-cigar-review-herrera-esteli-miami-smoke-inn-25th-anniversary-the-raji/

Brought to you by Drew Estate: The Rebirth of Cigars On this episode, Matt and Coop catch up after a few weeks away. Matt smokes the new Mi Querida Black "SakaKhan" from Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. Coop smokes the Maria Lucia from Ace Prime.  We take a look at some new projects announced during the last few weeks which include the new FLVR flavored cigar line from Forged Cigar Company (STG) and the announcement of the next cigar NFT from Smoke Inn and Tatuaje. VISIT www.smokintabacco.com for more news from the industry. Also, don't forget to hit the LIKE & SUBSCRIBE buttons! Cutters and lighters provided by Cigar Blondie! Visit them at www.cigarblondie.com

An expert panel drafts a fantasy team of seven cigar brands, and the audience votes for the winner. Jonathan Carney from La Flor Dominicana, Alex Tavella from Smoke Inn, William “Cigar Coop” Cooper, and Master Sensei battle each other in a cigar brand fantasy show-down. NOTE: The beginning of this episode was unfortunately cut off. This primarily introduced our panel and went over the draft order and draft rules. Votes The Chosen Ones (Jon Carney) 9% GOATS ‘N Hoes (Alex Tavella) 40% The Prime Timers (William Cooper) 18% Sensei's Sizzlers (Master Sensei) 33% Picks The Chosen Ones (Jon Carney) -- BIG -- My Father | Arturo Fuente -- MEDIUM -- LFD | Plasencia -- SMALL -- Ferio Tego | RoMa Craft -- FLEX -- Asylum Cigars GOATS ‘N Hoes (Alex Tavella) -- BIG -- Drew Estate | AJF Cigars -- MEDIUM -- Illusione | Espinosa -- SMALL -- Caldwell | ADVentura -- FLEX -- EPC Cigars The Prime Timers (William Cooper) -- BIG -- Camacho | Padron -- MEDIUM -- ACE Prime | Aganorsa Leaf -- SMALL -- Protocol | HVC Cigars -- FLEX -- Alec Bradley Sensei's Sizzlers (Master Sensei) -- BIG -- Perdomo | Davidoff -- MEDIUM -- Tatuaje | Crowned Heads -- SMALL -- Foundation | Dunbarton -- FLEX -- Oliva Cigars

Listen in as we welcome back our same panel for version 3.0 of the Cigar Industry Hive Mind.  We have John McTavish from Developing Palates, Abe Dababneh from Smoke Inn, Charlie Minato from Halfwheel, and Skip Martin from RoMa Craft Tobac on Episode 166 to discuss a lot of the big things going on in the industry today, 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 #CigarIndustryHiveMind 

Smoke Inn's Abe Dababneh joins the show to discuss the release of the JOYA Ninjaragua, as well as all the other stuff going on in the busy, busy world of Honest Abe.

Finally talk to Abe from Smoke Inn and find out that Mikey doesn't feed the children???

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes back Abe Dababneh to celebrate THE LAST LUAU! The Great Smoke gets kicked off in less than a month and we go all-in on the planning, the cigars, the details and is it too late to go into the suggestion box? We'll find that out and more. Enjoy!   For this occasion, Abe and I will be raising money for Kids Cancer Foundation. Learn more here: https://www.kidscancersf.org/ Please consider donating here: https://www.kidscancersf.org/checkout/donate?donatePageId=60e8d36e24e1847d83681197   The Great Smoke: https://www.thegreatsmoke.com/ Wrigley Field: https://www.mlb.com/cubs/ballpark United Center: https://www.unitedcenter.com/ Solider Field: https://soldierfield.net/ iMordecai: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13528122/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVzG... On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... We're also available wherever you listen to podcasts including Google Play, IHeart Radio, Spotify, Podbean, TuneIN, Spreaker, & more.   #WhatsYourTake   To the #ELOsoFumarTakes community, I have decided to take part in a survey that is aimed at capturing the influence of our podcast, in addition to other Cigar Industry media. I ask you, humbly, to take a few minutes and take part in this survey. Two major points: 1) No personal info will be asked for or given by you 2) THE GOAL: to see what, if any, influence and impact Cigar Media has on the way you, the consumer, views and takes part in this industry we love. It would honor me to hear and see your thoughts. Thank you in advance. Click here: https://tcu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/for...    This is going to be one awesome #Take! Enjoy!  

Listen in as we welcome Honest Abe Dababneh from Smoke Inn to Episode 141 of HBTC Live! We talk about The Great Smoke 2022, 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

This week, we celebrate the first birthday of Ferio Tego with the 2021 Smokin Tabacco "Man of the Year" Michael Herklots. We talk about the growth of the first year of the company and we check out the new Elegancia and Generoso cigars on the show. We also talk bout the 'Timeless' line comeback and what, other than cigars themselves, challenges Michael faced in getting the company to market. We also talk about his hosting duties during Smoke Inn's 'The Great Smoke' and he tells us how much he didn't know about the job until he arrived! We present Michael with the 'Man of the Year' award after a truly deserving year. Don't forget to Like & Subscribe and visit SmokinTabacco.com for more news.

Abe Dababneh from Smoke Inn joins us to discuss the Great Smoke 2022 that is already underway with several exclusive releases. But the best part is if you participate on the show via Facebook you have a chance win. We are giving away a ticket to The Great Smoke 2022.

You have asked for a retailer show. On Episode 211, you are getting one like no other one before. “Honest Abe Dababneh” of Smoke Inn, David Garofalo of Two Guys Smoke Shop, and Jeff Borysiewicz of Corona Cigar Company join us for what is Industry Panel #10. These three gentlemen have build up three massive operations – each extending beyond your traditional retailer. We'll look at 2021 from an retailer perspective, and discuss some best practices each has implemented. This show will be history in the making.

You have asked for a retailer show. On Episode 211, you are getting one like no other one before. “Honest Abe Dababneh” of Smoke Inn, David Garofalo of Two Guys Smoke Shop, and Jeff Borysiewicz of Corona Cigar Company join us for what is Industry Panel #10. These three gentlemen have build up three massive operations – each extending beyond your traditional retailer. We'll look at 2021 from an retailer perspective, and discuss some best practices each has implemented. This show will be history in the making.

Listen in as we welcome Honest Abe Dababneh to Episode 134 of HBTC Live! We talk about Smoke Inn, 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

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes back industry veteran and renaissance man Honest Abe Dababneh to sit down for our #179thTake. Last time we got Abe's Take, a little-term known as social distancing was just creeping into our vocabulary. A lot of cigar people found success amidst the COVID-19 Era. Almost none compare to Dababneh! We look back at the year-plus in review. Enjoy!   For this occasion, Abe and I will be spotlighting Kids Cancer Foundation. Learn more here: https://www.kidscancersf.org/   Please consider donating; https://www.kidscancersf.org/checkout/donate?donatePageId=60e8d36e24e1847d83681197   https://www.smokeinn.com/ Cigar of the Month Club: https://www.smokeinn.com/cotm/ Connaisseur Club: https://www.smokeinn.com/Connoisseur-Club/   Great Smoke 2021: https://cigar-coop.com/2021/02/feature-story-the-great-smoke-digital-experience-brings-historical-broadcast-to-cigar-enthusiasts.html       To the #ELOsoFumarTakes community, I have decided to take part in a survey that is aimed at capturing the influence of our podcast, in addition to other Cigar Industry media. I ask you, humbly, to take a few minutes and take part in this survey. Two major points: 1) No personal info will be asked for or given by you 2) THE GOAL: to see what, if any, influence and impact Cigar Media has on the way you, the consumer, views and takes part in this industry we love. It would honor me to hear and see your thoughts. Thank you in advance. Click here: https://tcu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/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.      

Listen in as we welcome back our same panel for version 2.0 of the Cigar Industry Hive Mind.  We have John McTavish from Developing Palates, Abe Dababneh from Smoke Inn, Charlie Minato from Halfwheel, and Skip Martin from RoMa Craft Tobac on Episode 119 to discuss a lot of the big things going on in the industry today, 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 #CigarIndustryHiveMind 

We are in sunny Orlando, Florida this week at the Carney Compound. We are halfway through our "Toast Across Florida" trip. We talk about our time in Miami as well as the fun we had with the Smoke Inn crew in Boyton Beach! Following this show, we are headed to Corona Cigar Co Downtown to drink margaritas! Don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Follow on all platforms!

Abe Dababneh is the owner & founder of Smoke Inn, LLC., a retailer of premium cigars, tobacco products and accessories. Abe's experience in the cigar business is represented by his 23 years as the owner of Smoke Inn®, growing from a single store in Tequesta to one of the largest retail cigar operations in Florida and the country. The Smoke Inn retail chain is now comprised of eleven locations, six wholly owned corporate locations and four licensee locations, stretching from Port St. Lucie to Margate. Abe has also built Smoke Inn into a strong web-based retail brand servicing cigar aficionados all over the world. Smokeinn.com was started in 2007 and has thrived as a direct result of Abe's personal involvement and distinct marketing acumen.   Show Notes: https://stogiegeeks.com/sg360 Visit: https://www.smokeinn.com/ Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks Instagram:  https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks

Abe Dababneh is the owner & founder of Smoke Inn, LLC., a retailer of premium cigars, tobacco products and accessories. Abe's experience in the cigar business is represented by his 23 years as the owner of Smoke Inn®, growing from a single store in Tequesta to one of the largest retail cigar operations in Florida and the country. The Smoke Inn retail chain is now comprised of eleven locations, six wholly owned corporate locations and four licensee locations, stretching from Port St. Lucie to Margate. Abe has also built Smoke Inn into a strong web-based retail brand servicing cigar aficionados all over the world. Smokeinn.com was started in 2007 and has thrived as a direct result of Abe's personal involvement and distinct marketing acumen.   Show Notes: https://stogiegeeks.com/sg360 Visit: https://www.smokeinn.com/ Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks Instagram:  https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks

Smoke Night LIVE is on location at Smoke Inn in Boynton Beach, Florida, as we release the Protocol Taser, the newest Cigar Dojo and Protocol Cigars collaboration. Join Master Sensei, Jordan "the wonder-kid-producer," Juan Cancel, Abe Dababneh, and a host of other characters on what could be the wildest show of the year.

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This week's Flavor Odyssey is a WILDCARD edition, featuring a pairing picked by our special guest, Smoke Inn's own Abe Dababneh. Randy will be joined by Abe as they discuss pairing root beer with the Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary Maduro. We will also get Abe's thought's on this past weekend's Great Smoke Digital Experience – the most ambitious virtual cigar event ever attempted.

**NOTE: We advise watching the video for this episode* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJdzDKfUTQ0 With the releasing of the "Party in a Box" for Smoke Inn's 2021 The Great Smoke (TGS), many media people have been doing unboxing videos. Sorry to disappoint you, but we won't be using a knife to show you opening up the mailing carton. Instead, we will be focusing on the 40 cigars included in the TGS Party in the Box. Yes - all 40 of them. The goal is to tell people more about what cigars are included. We'll give the background and the stories behind each of them. Producer's Note: The E.P. Carrillo cigar is the New Wave Connecticut, not the New World Reserva. We apologize for that error.

With the releasing of the "Party in a Box" for Smoke Inn's 2021 The Great Smoke (TGS), many media people have been doing unboxing videos. Sorry to disappoint you, but we won't be using a knife to show you opening up the mailing carton. Instead, we will be focusing on the 40 cigars included in the TGS Party in the Box. Yes - all 40 of them. The goal is to tell people more about what cigars are included. We'll give the background and the stories behind each of them. Producer's Note: The E.P. Carrillo cigar is the New Wave Connecticut, not the New World Reserva. We apologize for that error.

Join Matt and Nicole with special guest 'Honest' Abe Dababneh from Smoke Inn! On this episode we talk all about the Great Smoke 2021 and how the team at Smoke Inn is working on bringing it to us virtually. We also dive into the new Connoisseur Club from Smoke Inn. Don't forget to Like and Subscribe!

It’s release night for the newest limited-edition Dojo cigar, the JOYA Ninjaragua. To usher in this momentous occasion, Abe Dababneh from Smoke Inn will join us to discuss this exciting project and much more.

Listen in as we welcome Abe Dababneh from Smoke Inn to Episode 81 of HBTC Live! We learn about The Great Smoke 2021 "The Digital Experience", 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 #TheGreatSmoke #SmokeInn

Continuing the series of discussions around the Developing Palates sampler in the Smoke Inn Battle of the Bands competition, Aaron sits down with Juan Cancel and Kevin Keithan of Protocol Cigars and Hector Alfonso, Sr. of Espinosa Cigars to discuss the Themis Toro. You can view our sampler here: https://www.smokeinn.com/Developing-Palates-Battle-of-the-Bands.html Please help us out by making a purchase of our sampler as we'd love to win this competition. If we win, we will be giving out some great prizes to some lucky winners that purchased our pack. Contest runs until October 4th, 2020

Continuing the series of discussions around the Developing Palates sampler in the Smoke Inn Battle of the Bands competition, Aaron sits down with Steve Sake of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust to discuss the Sobremesa El Americano. You can view our sampler here: https://www.smokeinn.com/Developing-Palates-Battle-of-the-Bands.html Everyone who purchases this pack is entered to win a Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Unicorn, unreleased Unicorn Horn and unreleased Chubby Unicorn. Please help us out by making a purchase of our sampler as we'd love to win this competition. If we win, we will be giving out some great prizes to some lucky winners that purchased our pack. Contest runs until October 4th, 2020

The first in a series of discussions around the Developing Palates sampler in the Smoke Inn Battle of the Bands competition, Aaron sits down with Riste Riatevski of Jas Sum Kral to discuss the Tyrannical Buc Maduro Magnum 48. You can view our sampler here: https://www.smokeinn.com/Developing-Palates-Battle-of-the-Bands.html Please help us out by making a purchase of our sampler as we'd love to win this competition. If we win, we will be giving out some great prizes to some lucky winners that purchased our pack. Contest runs until October 4th, 2020

It’s a monumental edition of Smoke Night LIVE, as we prep the world for the imminent release of the Drew Estate/Dojo Undercrown DOGMA Sun Grown. Smoke Inn’s Abe Dababneh joins Master Sensei and Drew Estate’s Jack Heyer to outline and detail the July 30th pre-sale launch.

Listen in to the first Cigar Industry Hive Mind. We have Abe Dababneh from Smoke Inn and KMA Talk Radio, John McTavish from Developing Palates, Skip Martin from RoMa Craft Tobac and Charlie Minato from Halfwheel. We fully expect to have solved all the problems in the Premium Cigar Industry by the end of the show, or not... we'll see. Don't forget to visit https://HowBoutThatCigar.com and thanks for listening! #HBTCigar #HowBoutThatCigar #Cigars #PremiumCigars #CigarPodcast #CigarShow #HBTCLive #PremiumTobacco #CigarLife #CigarCulture #BOTL #SOTL #ISmokeCigars #BurnCigarsNotBridges #semperincendium

The Prime Time Show deviates a little from cigar talk for a Beef Jerky Competition as we are collaborating to host the first "Great American Jerk Off". Join Honest Abe Dababneh from Smoke Inn and KMA Talk Radio, Randy Griggs from Cigar Dojo and A Flavor Odyssey, and Shawn Milees as they bring their best jerkys to the table and vie for the title of Beef Jerky Champion. Special thanks to Jeanette Waddle for helping arrange the logistics!

The Prime Time Show deviates a little from cigar talk for a Beef Jerky Competition as we are collaborating to host the first "Great American Jerk Off". Join Honest Abe Dababneh from Smoke Inn and KMA Talk Radio, Randy Griggs from Cigar Dojo and A Flavor Odyssey, and Shawn Milees as they bring their best jerkys to the table and vie for the title of Beef Jerky Champion. Special thanks to Jeanette Waddle for helping arrange the logistics!

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes Abe Dababneh to sit down for #112thTake. These are trying times for the industry. And, a Pandemic is going on. It's no laughing matter, small business owners make up a large part of our treasured industry and as communities are coming together in big ways, the cigar business is still suffering. Dababneh sits atop a retail operation whose many locations are nestled and woven parts of their communities. KMA Talk Radio's voice and reach capture the pulse of the cigar industry in a very real way. We sit down with Abe to talk serious business with a serious businessman. Don't worry, there will be some levity as well. Enjoy!   KMA Talk Radio: http://www.kmatalkradio.com/ Smoke Inn: https://www.smokeinn.com/    #Take of the #Take: "If they told me that if you caught COVID-19 and 60 days later things would look like the Walking Dead, then this would all make sense."

Tonight we have our seventh industry panel discussion as we welcome back Skip Martin, cofounder of RoMa Craft Tobac and making his Prime Time debut, Honest Abe Dababneh of Smoke Inn and KMA Talk Radio. There’s been quite a bit of pre-game banter between these two, and tonight it’s showtime on Prime Time. We will hit a lot of the red hot topics around the industry and much more.

Tonight we have our seventh industry panel discussion as we welcome back Skip Martin, cofounder of RoMa Craft Tobac and making his Prime Time debut, Honest Abe Dababneh of Smoke Inn and KMA Talk Radio. There’s been quite a bit of pre-game banter between these two, and tonight it’s showtime on Prime Time. We will hit a lot of the red hot topics around the industry and much more.

Abe Dababneh, proprietor of Smoke Inn, is a  living legend in the cigar industry. Abe has an empire contesting of a regional retail cigar powerhouse (12 Smoke Inn retail locations), a massive online presence (smokeinn.com), one of the biggest and best cigar festivals anywhere (the annual Great Smoke), a sought after series of cigars (the Smoke Inn Microblend Series) a successful poker tournament (Smoke Inn Poker Series) and a weekly radio show. He has served on the board of the IPCPR, been a defender of cigar rights through Cigar Rights of America and is a member of the Cigar Media Association. More than just a capitalist, Abe is also a philanthropist who donates his time to several charities, including the Kids Cancer Foundation. There are few people with such a varied resume in the cigar industry as Abe.

And they are back!! Episode 182 of Smoke Night LIVE features our good friends Danny Moya from Moya Ruiz Cigars and Abe Dababneh from Smoke Inn. While the company briefly fell from the limelight they are back and have announced the Hand Gripper a Microblend release with Smoke Inn in Boynton Beach Florida. We will catch up with Danny and Nelson and get the inside scoop regarding what’s been happening the last couple years with their company.

Abe Dababneh of Smoke Inn and KMA Talk Radio returns to the show, we break down our philosophies for smoking outdoors, and list our stogies of the week! Full show notes: http://wiki.stogiegeeks.com/index.php/Episode_228 Visit http://www.stogiegeeks.com for all the latest episodes!

Abe Dababneh is the Owner & Founder of Smoke Inn, a retailer of premium cigars, tobacco products and accessories. Smoke Inn was started in 2007 and has thrived as a direct result of Abe's personal involvement and distinct marketing acumen. Smoke Inn has also extended its operations to include ownership and operation of two additional e-commerce sites and ownership of a national online blog site. Full Show Notes: http://wiki.stogiegeeks.com/index.php/Episode_228 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/stogiegeek Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks Instagram:  https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks

We interview with Abe Dababneh from Smoke Inn and Kiss My Ash Radio!

We interview Abe Dababneh from Smoke Inn and Kiss My Ash Radio!

Pandemonium returns as we welcom back Frank from Charmed Leaf, Skip Martin from RomaCraft CIgars Linsey from Smoke Inn, Podman, Tom, Alex, Craig and of course Dale.

We will smoke something else during this show... Download Episode 7 Here Audio Feeds: This week we are drinking Knappogue Castle® 12 Year Old THE BALVENIE, DoubleWood, Aged 12 Years Knob Creek Barrel Aged 9 Years Paul's Top Ten Stogies of 2011 EP Carillo Dark Ritual's Partagas Benji Menendez Re-Release Paul Garmarian Symphony 20th Salamone Tatuaje Fausto Avion Avo LE 2011 Oro Reserva double torpedo or robusto La Verite 2009 Robusto Alec Bradley Fine and Rare Quesada Oktoberfest Padrón 1964 Smoke Inn 15th Anniversary Maduro Tim's Top Ten Stogies of 2011 AVO 85th 2011 Limited Edition - Without one my favorite new smokes this year. I buy very few boxes and this was one of the few in 2011. "The Oasis"> E.P. Carillo 2011 Limitada - "Dark Rituals" - My favorite EPC release to date. Great balance, complexity, and quality. "Box Worthy" Paul Garmirian Symphony 20 (2011) Short Robusto - A great stick that just pours smoke and flavor. I prefer the Short Robusto to the larger sizes. I found the Salomone to have a little too much strength and a little less flavor. "Box Worthy" Tatuaje M80 - Wow! wish I had grabbed a box of these. Great flavor, strength, and construction. "Box Worthy" Tatuaje La Verite 2009 Robusto - Nice mix of wood, spice, and cream. Again I preferred the Robusto to the Churchill. "Box Worthy" Liga Privada Unico Serie L40 - I love everything Liga Privada! Nuff Said! "Box Worthy" J. Grotto Serie Reserve Gran Corona - Wood, Spice, and cream. Love this stick. "Box Worthy" Tatuaje TAA - I wish I had grabbed more of these while they were still available. Nice unique flavor profile. "The Fiver" Tatuaje Black Petit Lancero - My favorite vitola in the black series. I cannot wait until Pete does some other vitola's. "The Fiver" Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial (2011) - I love the new size this year. it is working for me. "The Fiver" Other Stuff We've Been Smoking Paul's List: Arturo Fuente Short Story Maduro - I think this may have the best flavors of all the maduro hemming way sticks, smooth, TONS of flavor, great burn. A winner! Supposed Vintage Pre-Embargo Cuban - So, I was expecting some cuban flavors of some kind, but just didn't get that. It was a well-aged stick with nice flavors, but I don't think it was Cuban. Illusione Mk Ultra - Strength, but lacking on flavors. A Real Cuban (vintage) San Cristobol De La Habana - Torpedo - Soooooo, good. Best stick I've smoked in some time. Tim's List La Riqueza No. 1 by Tatuaje - Wow! Wow! Wow! Check out the review. Nuff said. Paul Garmirian Reserva Exclusiva Corona Extra - Another incredible smoke I recently reviewed. Fantastic medium bodied smoke with a Cuban like flavor profile. In the end, my first "The Oasis" rating given on the site. Unbanded - LFD Chisel Double Ligero (2003) - A gift given to me my stogie santa during the last recording. This stick still has some power after all this time. Unbanded - Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Toro (2nd) from 2009 - Something was so wrong with this stick. I have had RP Vintage 1990 before and never have experienced such bitter or sourness. I had to give the "Lawn Mulch".

Dale is on vacation so executive producer Liz joined Bob for this week's show. Liz and Bob discuss her journey to becoming a cigar smoker and lessons learned along the way. The featured 'Cigar of the Week' is the 22o N / 83o W by Jesus Fuego. Roger from Texas calls in on the herf line to ask a humidor question. Since Liz knows all of the cigars scheduled for the 'What's My Band?' blind smoke test, it was not included in this week's show. 'What's My Band?' will be back next week when Dale returns. 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. Cigar of the Week - Oliva Connecticut Reserve What else have you been smokin' Liz? Jesus Fuego’s 22o N / 83o W – The pre-smoke aroma was a light cedar and the first draw tasted like seasoned wood. Then I got a great cocoa flavor. This cigar is just right for my palate and has been added to my favorites list. EP Carrillo New Wave Connecticut – I find that I enjoy Connecticut wrappers and this one fits the bill. A mild cigar with cedar flavor. San Lotano Maduro – The first draw gave me slight sweetness which I love in a cigar. This is a smooth cigar with great cocoa flavor that is not spicy or harsh to my palate. Xikar HC – This great cigar is another one that is blended by Jesus Fuego. It contains all of my favorites: woodsy, coffee and later on, cocoa. Elogio – One of my absolute favorites. I taste sweetness with the first puff, then a deep cocoa. It has a little spice and the smoke feels slightly creamy on the inside of my mouth. After all of my feedback on the cigars that I smoked this week, can you tell what my flavor profile is? What else have you been smokin' Bob? Anarchy - one of the MicroBlend Series from Smoke Inn by Pete Johnson In the Spring of 2009 Smoke Inn owner, Abe Dababneh, approached Pete Johnson with the Tatuaje Anarchy project idea. The hope was to create something special in a limited run. The size is something never seen before and symbolic of the movement. The cigar is made with a very limited leaf of Ecuadorian Habano Wrapper that Pete and the Garcia Family hand selected. Dark, rich and oily, this cigar exudes character and dissonance. The flavors are smooth although bold and exciting. Is it Anarchy in a cigar, yes because of its origins and no because of its flavors which are spot on terrific. Padron 1926 Maduro No 1, 54x6 3/4 - Every time I smoke one of these I kick myself for not having bought three or four of the samplers being offered at the Nicaraguan airport that day. You see, buying the samplers you get these cigars at an incredible discount to their shelf price in the US, making them slide from luxury to “you deserve this” status. One of the great smokes of our times and one of the best ever from Padron. This cigar delivers bold flavors in a smooth smoke that comes from a cigar that is beautiful - not like a model, but rather in a craftsman sort of way - with each cigar showing some little sign of being handcrafted. The tobacco shows that it has earned its status and not inherited it. Released in 2002 to commemorate the 75th birthday of Jose Orlando Padron, family patriarch and guiding light of Padron Cigars. Originally offered in 4 sizes it has since been extended to six sizes. Elogio LSV Corona Extra - For my sake I am glad the rest of you have not discovered the Elogio cigars because when you do they will get scarce. I got a fresh box from Winston's Humidor this week and have I been missing these cigars. Unique spicy flavors on a bed of wood and roasted hops, the slight bitterness really drives the other dominant flavors. Full flavored and medium-to-full bodied this cigar delivers nothing but flavor from its well aged, Nicaraguan tobaccos. Masterfully blended and carefully constructed - these are masterpieces. What's My Band? - will return next week. Palio Cutter Contest: Steve Morgan from Alabama won the July contest and received a classic black Palio cutter. Enter the August contest now to win a silver cutter. Remember, you must re-enter each month to be eligible to win the featured Palio cutter. Do you have a suggestion for the unbanded cigar of the week? Every week Bob and Dale include an “unbanded cigar” segment in their show in which they smoke a cigar without any markings and give their honest opinions. Bob then opens a sealed envelope and discovers the cigar’s name and manufacturer. If you have suggestions for the "What's My Band?" segment, please send them to liz@cigarmedia.tv. Do you have a Cigar Review? If you call and leave a cigar review on the 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. Music provided by the Figurados from their new album, "Lesson Two," and The Surfonics. Please visit our sponsors and let them know you heard about them from DogWatch! Black Dog Coffee: http://www.blackdogcoffee.net/ Cigar Tourism: http://cigartourism.com/ Esencia Cigars: http://www.esenciacigar.com/ Friends of Habanos Cigar Forum: http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/index.php La Palina: http://www.lapalinacigars.com/ La Tradicion Cubana: http://www.tradicion.com/ Miami Cigar and Company: http://www.miamicigarandcompany.com/ Monte Pascoal Cigars: http://www.montepascoalcigars.com/ Palio Cigar Cutters:http://paliocutters.com/ Primer Mundo Cigars: http://www.primermundocigars.com Vanderburgh Humidors: www.vanderburghhumidors.com

This week Bob and Dale are joined by cigar connoisseur Craig Schneider. Cigar ER Doc calls in and shares his review of the Lou Rodriguez Bom Bom. Listener Brian Parent asks about recommendations for his flavor profile. As a follow up to the July 2nd DWCR episode, George Edmonson sends in an email clarifying HR 1639's (Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2011) definition of traditional premium cigars. The Cigar of the Week is the Monte Pascoal Minuto. The cigar featured on the "What's My Band?" blind smoke test is the Vegas de Santiago Toro Maduro in the Puro series. A special thanks to listener Magnus Stensson in Australia for sending in the cigar samples used in this week's unbanded segment. 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. Cigar of the Week - Monte Pascoal Minuto (4 ⅜ x 42) Wrapper: Brazil Mata Fina Binder: Brazil Mata Fina Filler: Brazil Mata Fina and Mata Norte Box of 25 What else have you been smokin' Dale? Camacho Liberty 2005 - This year’s Independence Day celebratory cigar! With 6 years of age, I was expecting great things, and I was not disappointed. Opening the red, white & blue flag theme individual coffin, I see an 11/18 size cigar wrapped in tissue paper. Upon removing the tissue, I was greeted with a plume covered stick, still glistening from the oily dark wrapper. Flavors were typically Camacho, with a very smooth earthy character. Cane sugar sweetness underscored the peaty, smokey core. Deep leather, toasted almond and malted barley flavors danced around each puff. Very full bodied and bold, but age has tempered the Camacho strength. Truly a magnificent cigar befitting the occasion! Gurkha Beauty - I received another of these in a sampler pack. My opinion remains the same, a really good medium bodied cigar but the large ring size is not comfortable for me. Calle Ocho Churchill 7” x 50 - Also arriving in a sampler pack, this cigar left me wanting more. The light wrapper and mild-med blend wasn’t unpleasant, but just lacked in balanced flavor and excitement. Good construction, great burn and a nice herbal room aroma were the only highlights..... and the price is low - can be found for around $40 per bundle of 20. Made in Nicaragua with Nicaraguan fillers & binder and wrapped with a Ecuadorian grown Sumatra leaf. Padilla Series ‘68 Golden Bear 6” x 60 - Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper over a Nicaraguan filler blend of Jalapa and Condega grown tobaccos. This line has been consistently outstanding, and although I don’t prefer the 60 ring gauge, the cigar was excellent! The wrapper is a dark reddish color and provides a molasses sweetness to the smoke. Coffee, cedar, lemon and light spice notes accentuated the core of toasted, well aged tobacco flavors. A creamy, thick full bodied smoke with great complexity. What else have you been smokin' Bob? El Hijo - A Smoke Inn exclusive. The complete run was only 650 boxes, packed 15 cigars to a box. The stick will retail $9.75 ea / $146 a box. This is an amazing smoke and offered in such limited quantities. My Father cigars has continued to grow and sophisticate over the years. There is nothing lost from the orginal Cuban classics but much gained in the added smoothness, fine tobacco, excellent construction and a burn that goes for days. Great smoke. Thank you Abe Dababneh, proprietor of Smoke Inn, for sending these outstanding smokes for Bob to experience! What else have you been smokin' Craig? Quesada Espana Robusto - If I was writing a top 10 list for 2011, this would be included on it. The ‘young ones’ have proven their maturity with this outstanding new blend that is making an impression throughout the industry. Expect that at the upcoming IPCPR convention, Quesada’s booth will be all a flutter with people interviewing & trying to get the new scoop on this hot new product from the Dominican Republic. Ashton La Aroma de Cuba - Mi Amor Robusto - What a little rocket! I love this blend and think of it as perhaps my favorite blend out of the My Father factory in Esteli, Nicaragua. A must try that will always have a place in my humidor. J. Fuego - 777 Maduro - Yumm!!! What's My Band? - this week's Unbanded Cigar is the Vegas de Santiago Toro Maduro which was provided by listener Magnus Stensson. Thanks Magnus! Bob: Very nice cigar with a touch of spice on a solid leather foundation. It was a little tough getting smoke out of this at times but over alll I really enjoyed it. Palio Cutter Contest: John Magrisso of Cambridge, Massachusetts won a black carbon fiber Palio cutter in the June contest. Enter the July contest now! Remember, you must re-enter each month to be eligible to win the featured 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. 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. Please visit our sponsors and let them know you heard about them from DogWatch! Black Dog Coffee: http://www.blackdogcoffee.net/ Cigar Tourism: http://cigartourism.com/ Esencia Cigars: http://www.esenciacigar.com/ Friends of Habanos Cigar Forum: http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/index.php La Palina: http://www.lapalinacigars.com/ La Tradicion Cubana: http://www.tradicion.com/ Miami Cigar and Company: http://www.miamicigarandcompany.com/ Monte Pascoal Cigars: http://www.montepascoalcigars.com/ Palio Cigar Cutters:http://paliocutters.com/ Primer Mundo Cigars: http://www.primermundocigars.com Vanderburgh Humidors: www.vanderburghhumidors.com

This week's show features an interview with Sam Leccia of the recently launched Sam Leccia Cigar Company. On What's hot? What's not? What's next? Liz interviews Abe Dababneh, proprietor of South Florida's six (soon to be seven) Smoke Inn locations. The Cigar of the Week is the Partegas Cifuentes. The cigar featured on the "What's My Band?" blind smoke test is the Siglo Limited Reserve VII. 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. Cigar of the Week - Partegas Cifuentes from General Cigar. The Partagas Cifuentes Blend is a limited-availability extension to the Partagas portfolio of cigars. It builds upon the legacy of Ramon Cifuentes by introducing a cigar specially blended for the Fall season by Ramon’s protégés, Daniel Nunez and Benji Menendez. Cifuentes Seasonal Blend cigars are medium-to-full bodied, rich in flavor, and use a special Honduran Medio-Tiempo wrapper, as well as Nicaraguan filler and binder tobaccos. What else have you been smokin' Dale? Arganese ML3 Torpedo - 6 ⅞” x 52, Corojo binder & filler in a Brazilian maduro wrapper. Cocoa, espresso and creamy. Not quite as preferred by Dale as the CL3, but a good cigar that never really got any traction. Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic 1979 Robusto - 5” x 50, All Nica tobacco using a Corojo wrapper. Earthy, with cedar, black pepper and a molasses sweetness on the finish. J. Fuego 777 Maduro Robusto (White Label) - 5” x 50, Nica puro with Corojo blend and a Criollo maduro wrapper. Full bodied & full flavored with spice and maduro richness. I hope Jesus never stops producing these! What else have you been smokin' Bob? Esencia Lancero - One of the rarest of Esencia cigars, this delightful lancero brings back the soft glow of gas lights, the hum of a 57 Chevy and the sound of Cuban music wafting through the streets of Havana. It does not taste just like a Cuban but it does take my imagination and my soul back to a simpler time. The flavors are all fresh, complex and yet it's so easy to smoke. Perhaps the most poignant of the series. East Ender - A thoughtful gift from a listener that turned out to be a worthwhile smoke. Although a little rough around the edges it hit the mark for age, leather and a bit woodsy. Monte Pascoal Figurado - Tapering to a fat 60+ ring guage in the middle, this smoke continued to deliver clean bright flavors all the way through. Typical Monte Pascoal flavors of straw and age that are highlighted by mellow leather and oak What's My Band? - this week's Unbanded Cigar is the Siglo Limited Reserve VII. 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. Please visit our sponsors and let them know you heard about them from DogWatch! Black Dog Coffee: http://www.blackdogcoffee.net/ Cigar Tourism: http://cigartourism.com/ Esencia Cigars: http://www.esenciacigar.com/ Friends of Habanos Cigar Forum: http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/index.php La Palina: http://www.lapalinacigars.com/ La Tradicion Cubana: http://www.tradicion.com/ Miami Cigar and Company: http://www.miamicigarandcompany.com/ Monte Pascoal Cigars: http://www.montepascoalcigars.com Palio Cigar Cutters:http://paliocutters.com/ Primer Mundo Cigars: http://www.primermundocigars.com Vanderburgh Humidors: www.vanderburghhumidors.com