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Tonight we celebrate five years of Prime Time Special Edition, and we have two very guests to commemorate the occasion – Pete Johnson & George Brightman. It was over a decade ago when Pete and George combined for one of the most iconic media conversations – Stogie Review's The Draper Dialogues. Those conversations are legendary, and tonight we will look back at them – and a look at the present state of the cigar industry and what's ahead. Plus we debut a BRAND NEW SEGMENT, the UNITED PRESIDENTS segment. Plus we will have our Great Things are Happening Here Segment and Tabacalera USA giveaway! References Zeus is the World's Tallest Dog – Because Everything's Bigger in Texas Anonymous Donor Pays Off Student Debt for Entire 2022 College Class in Texas

Tonight we celebrate five years of Prime Time Special Edition, and we have two very guests to commemorate the occasion – Pete Johnson & George Brightman. It was over a decade ago when Pete and George combined for one of the most iconic media conversations – Stogie Review's The Draper Dialogues. Those conversations are legendary, and tonight we will look back at them – and a look at the present state of the cigar industry and what's ahead. Plus we debut a BRAND NEW SEGMENT, the UNITED PRESIDENTS segment. Plus we will have our Great Things are Happening Here Segment and Tabacalera USA giveaway! References Zeus is the World's Tallest Dog – Because Everything's Bigger in Texas Anonymous Donor Pays Off Student Debt for Entire 2022 College Class in Texas

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes some of the best pinch hitters in the game for #Take172. Ace Prime's Luciano Meirelles, La Flor Dominicana's Jon Carney, Espinosa Cigars' Hector Alfonso, Cigar Federation's Tripp Waldrop, and The New Cigar Coop Team led by William Cooper, alongside Erron Nielsen and Ben Lee (formerly of Stogie Review). We've got everything from a Phillies and Mets fan to someone in El Salvador. This #Take was an entire fluke! Our slated guest was unable to make the show literally last minute.  I threw out a 9-1-1, and in true friendship fashion that the cigar industry holds dear - some of the best of the best responded.  Some of their responses to my call for help are below. Enjoy!   Luciano: "I just landed in El Salvador, I'll be on in 20 minutes." Jon: no response, just showed up! Coop: "I got my studio up in record time!" Tripp: "I'm in, do you still need me on?" Erron: Jumped on after a quick text from Coop Ben: "I'll be there" and the first to respond, Hector: "Give me 10."   I am still in awe.   For this occasion, our panel and I are pleased to spotlight the ACE Prime Foundation.   Please consider donating here: https://donate.onecause.com/relief See the story on Cigar-Coop: https://cigar-coop.com/2021/02/cigar-news-ace-prime-creates-foundation-to-support-nicaraguan-families.html   Cigar-Coop: https://cigar-coop.com/ Espinosa Cigars: https://www.espinosacigars.com/ La Flor Dominicana: http://laflordominicana.com/ Ace Prime: https://aceprime.com/   Cigar Federation: https://www.facebook.com/cigarfederation   Check us out! And Be sure to subscribe, download & review.   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVzGpes143J2yslmEQd4pEw/   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elosofumartakes/id1448716988?fbclid=IwAR1r-iP8VQMujDERQeUJ_BFuQRUjD4Ezuhi0ux0pfC5tHEdm1K_8iBCzjDw   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.

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes Ben Lee of Stogie Review to sit down for our #139thTake. Ben is a pioneer of cigar media coverage. It was him and his team that started covering Trade Shows (back then known as RTDA). It was Stogie Review set itself apart by reviewing cigars just like popular print publication predecessors. Ben has been there and smoked that (cigars). How did Ben get here? What can we expect from cigar media in the future? And did Ben meet a Prince? These are just some of the questions we'll get into. Enjoy!   https://stogiereview.com/ https://stogiereview.com/about-us-2/   http://www.cccigarshop.com/   http://thecigarshopblx.com/ https://us.davidoffgeneva.com/store/new-york-madison   To the #ELOsoFumarTakes community, I have decided to take part in a survey that is aimed at capturing the influence of our podcast, in addition to other Cigar Industry media. I ask you, humbly, to take a few minutes and take part in this survey. Two major points: 1) No personal info will be asked for or given by you2) THE GOAL: to see what, if any, influence and impact Cigar Media has on the way you, the consumer, views and takes part in this industry we love. It would honor me to hear and see your thoughts. Thank you in advance. Click here: https://tcu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1X1Pg1Jgp813LRr

For Prime Time Episode 154, we present our tenth edition of the All-Star Media Panel Tonight’s panelists include Eric Guttormson of Cigar Dojo, Ben Lee of Stogie Review, and Cigar Hustler Mike from A Cigar Hustler’s Podcast. We’ll dive into a host of media topics range from impacts of the pandemic, PCA Talk, and the topic we are told that nobody cares about – cigar reviews! References Bulb Show  

For Prime Time Episode 154, we present our tenth edition of the All-Star Media Panel Tonight’s panelists include Eric Guttormson of Cigar Dojo, Ben Lee of Stogie Review, and Cigar Hustler Mike from A Cigar Hustler’s Podcast. We’ll dive into a host of media topics range from impacts of the pandemic, PCA Talk, and the topic we are told that nobody cares about – cigar reviews! References Bulb Show

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes is proud to present our #122ndTake with another amazing cadre of gentlemen that are perfect for the task before them. It's our pleasure to welcome back Aaron Loomis and Matt Tye of Developing Palates & How Bout That Cigar (respectively). And, with the distinct privilege, we welcome for the first time Ben Lee of Stogie Review. The mission: Discuss the PCA trade Show's recent cancellation as well as events around the globe to the end and impact of the premium cigar industry's impact. And don't worry we have a little fun along the way. Enjoy!   Developing Palates: https://developingpalates.com/ https://developingpalates.com/scoring-system/ Developing Palates Podcast: https://developingpalates.podbean.com/   How 'Bout That Cigar: https://howboutthatcigar.com/ HBTC Podcast: https://howboutthatcigar.podbean.com/   Stogie Review: https://stogiereview.com/     #TakesoftheTake: Matt Tye: The PCA Trade Show 2021 will not happen. Aaron Loomis: Nobody but the members of the PCA care if the Trade Show is canceled.  That info would not have been leaked to one news organization first Ben Lee:  After the COVID hit and seeing what my wife (a frontline nurse) has had to go through I wanted no part of Vegas or a tradeshow this year.  

On Prime Time Episode 131, it’s our ninth All-Star Media Panel. We have three veterans of the cigar media ready to hit the panel for some lively discussion as we welcome back David Jones of Leaf Enthusiast, Ben Lee of Stogie Review, and “Big Tuna” Seth Geise from Developing Palates. Anything could happen with this crew as we tackle some industry topics including looking back at the past decade.

On Prime Time Episode 131, it’s our ninth All-Star Media Panel. We have three veterans of the cigar media ready to hit the panel for some lively discussion as we welcome back David Jones of Leaf Enthusiast, Ben Lee of Stogie Review, and “Big Tuna” Seth Geise from Developing Palates. Anything could happen with this crew as we tackle some industry topics including looking back at the past decade.

Episode 106 is ourr 7th All Star Media Panel. We’ll be joined tonight by Seth Geise of Developing Palates, Eric Guttormson of Cigar Dojo, and Ben Lee of Stogie Review. We will talk a host of industry topics. Plus in our Alec Bradley Live True Segment we will talk Fast Food Sandwiches. Finally, we’ll reveal the results of the IPCPR Over/Under and challenge our panel on how they think the results came out.

Episode 106 is ourr 7th All Star Media Panel. We’ll be joined tonight by Seth Geise of Developing Palates, Eric Guttormson of Cigar Dojo, and Ben Lee of Stogie Review. We will talk a host of industry topics. Plus in our Alec Bradley Live True Segment we will talk Fast Food Sandwiches. Finally, we’ll reveal the results of the IPCPR Over/Under and challenge our panel on how they think the results came out.

Tonight on Episode 93, it’s All Star Media Panel #4! We are proud to be joined by Ben Lee of Stogie Review and Tripp Waldrop of Cigar Federation. We’ll go through a bunch of industry topics throughout the show, including taking the pulse of some of the leading cigar companies and brands out there. We will also hit on the news of Villiger staying home from IPCPR and Imperial Brands getting out of the premium cigar business.

Tonight on Episode 93, it’s All Star Media Panel #4! We are proud to be joined by Ben Lee of Stogie Review and Tripp Waldrop of Cigar Federation. We’ll go through a bunch of industry topics throughout the show, including taking the pulse of some of the leading cigar companies and brands out there. We will also hit on the news of Villiger staying home from IPCPR and Imperial Brands getting out of the premium cigar business.

Tonight we host another all-star media panel and we got two long-time cigar industry media veterans to join us. David Jones of Leaf Enthusiast and Ben Lee of Stogie Review will be on-hand joining Aaron and Coop as we go through a host of industry-released topics. You won’t want to miss this one.

Tonight we host another all-star media panel and we got two long-time cigar industry media veterans to join us. David Jones of Leaf Enthusiast and Ben Lee of Stogie Review will be on-hand joining Aaron and Coop as we go through a host of industry-released topics. You won’t want to miss this one.

Michael interviews the Hosts of Beer Guys Radio (Tim Dennis and Brian Hewitt) to discuss the Craft Beer scene today, trends in the Beer Industry and challenges that Brewers face. Beer Guys Radio is a Podcast but also broadcast on 13 Stations in 9 different states!Find out more at http://beerguysradio.com/TIM DENNIS (Co-Host / Executive Producer) was first introduced to craft beer by co-workers from the UK who were happy to find Samuel Adams among the relative craft beer desert of Mississippi in the early 1990s. After relocating to Atlanta in 2000 he enjoyed the variety of beers available from local brewers (a measly 6 at that time) as well as the options available from other breweries across the country.As a moderator of a popular Georgia beer forum, Reddit ATLbeer, Tim has worked to foster the camaraderie of the craft beer community by helping to create a friendly environment for craft beer fans, brewers, and other industry personnel to share and discuss goings-on in the local beer scene. He is a passionate advocate for better beer laws in Georgia and worked with the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild and local lawmakers to help keep the public engaged and active for the passage of SB63 in 2015. Tim is a Cicerone Certified Beer Server and is currently pursuing his Certified Cicerone certification.On many weekends Tim can be found at his home in Woodstock spending time with friends homebrewing and sharing great beers, or at a local brewery or beer festival.BRIAN HEWITT (Co-Host) discovered craft beer back home in Portland, OR when it was still called microbrew. His passion for beer has led him on a mission to try as many as possible, and he’s doing a pretty good job of it. Brian is an equal-opportunity beer drinker and can appreciate a well-made beer of most any style. In addition to drinking beer Brian is also a homebrewer and has brewed a variety of styles and won several awards in homebrew competitions.Brian also enjoys a fine cigar and is one of the founding contributors to StogieReview.com, he has also shared his cigar knowledge on Beer Guys Radio with his quick “Cigar in 60” reviews. Depending on what day of the week you catch him it might be a tough call to decide which he enjoys more.Subscribe to Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2Michael Potorti is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NHMichael PotortiFounder/BrewerHost of "Craft Beer Storm" Podcast*** Come visit our brewery for some delicious local craft brew! ***Beara Brewing Co.2800 Lafayette RoadPortsmouth, NH 03801www.bearairishbrew.com Like us onInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bearairishbrew/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BearaIrishBrewingCo Twitter: https://twitter.com/BearaIrishBrew Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beara-brewing-co-30776075/**LISTEN to our Craft Beer Storm Podcast and share with a friend**Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2Craft Beer Storm You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp3PVuCGmywNWlGFh0N0ukg?view_as=subscriberCraft Beer Storm Podcast Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/craft-beer-storm-WdbK0LCraft Beer Storm Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craftbeerstorm/Craft Beer Storm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craftbeerstorm/#beer #craftbeer #beerporn #instabeer #beerstagram #beergeek #bier #cerveza #cerveja #beertography #beernerd #birra #beerlover #ipa #craftbeerporn #cheers #beers #beerme #beersnob #brewery #beertime #drinklocal #beergasm #craftbeerlife #craftbeernotcrapbeer #biere #bar #cervejaartesanal #craftbrew #drink

Reformation Brewery prepares to 'Set Beer Free' at their second location Woodstock, GA is a fairly small community about 30 miles north of Atlanta.  It's been my home for 14 years and Reformation Brewery's home for nearly five.  When I moved here the "big" news/controversy in town was the opening of a new Super Wal-Mart.  Many of the city's elder residents didn't think we needed that kind of growth, the old Wal-Mart was just fine (it wasn't).  Now, the Downtown Woodstock area is lined with shops and restaurants, we have an amphitheater, a really nice trail system, and a brewery. As Reformation approaches that 5th anniversary, they're preparing to open their second location.  The 6,00-square-foot space is in the heart of Downtown Woodstock, close to all those fancy amenities I mentioned earlier.  A 5-barrel brewhouse will serve up a variety of small-batch beers to visitors.  The split plan will have various areas to relax and enjoy your brew, with one section set up to have a coffeehouse feel.  The brewery has partnered with Queenie's Southern Restaurant & Bar for food service and space will be available for private events. We sat down with Reformation Co-founder and Brewmaster Nick Downs this week to talk about the new digs, new beers, his faith and how that influences his business, and what he envisions for Reformation in the future.  We also share a story about Martin Luther and how he helped promote the use of hops in beer. Fresh back from Las Vegas, Brian drops some cigar info our way with his recap of new offerings discovered at the annual IPCPR cigar convention.  If you want more cigar info be sure to check out StogieReview.com where Brian waxes poetic about his love for burning dead leaves. In the news this week Three Weavers joins CANarchy, the Great American Beer Fest will be bigger than ever, and a punk album about craft beer.  We also welcome KCPX 1490 AM in Moab, UT as our newest radio affiliate.  Catch Beer Guys Radio on KCPX Canyon Crossing every Sunday at 3:00 PM Mountain time. Next week make sure to tune in for our interview with Alabama's Common Bond Brewers. Beers of the Week Reformation Nolan IPA Reformation Sabine Saison Reformation Wine Barrel-aged Cadence (Test batch for the 5th-anniversary beer) Burial / Jackie-O's Blackfalls Baltic Porter with spicebush

The Beer Guys do not just live on beer alone. Broadcasting from Buckhead Cigar, Tim and Aaron welcomed El Primer Mundo founder Sean Williams and StogieReview.com blogger Brian Hewitt to the show.  They talked about pairing cigars with beer and tried a couple great Truck and Tap beers of the week. One from Terrapin....and another special one from across the pond!  Don't forget to head to beerguysradio.com and sign up for This Week in Beer, our comprehensive look at local events and beer releases. Plus, you'll get a chance to win some awesome swag from our guests and sponsors!  Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer Podcast 017

Paul and Will talk about some Tatuaje limited releases, the new Oktoberfest from Quesada and more!   Paul's Stogie Reviews: http://stogiegeeks.com/category/paul Will's Stogie Reviews: http://stogiegeeks.com/category/will All Stogies Reviewed In This Segment: http://stogiegeeks.com/category/ep154   Stogie Geeks Web Site: http://stogiegeeks.com Cigar Coop's Reviews: http://cigar-coop.com   Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks   Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks

Steve Saka sets release date for Sobremesa, Guayacan departs from House of Emilio, New Avo Cigars 4-pack released with Mystery cigar.   Stogie Geeks Web Site: http://stogiegeeks.com Cigar Coop's Reviews: http://cigar-coop.com   Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks   Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks

Steve Saka sets release date for Sobremesa, Guayacan departs from House of Emilio, New Avo Cigars 4-pack released with Mystery cigar. Stogie Geeks News - September 4, 2015  Stogie Geeks Web Site: http://stogiegeeks.com Cigar Coop's Reviews: http://cigar-coop.com Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks   Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks

Paul and Will discuss what makes a cigar a classic. Is it how long its been on the market? Consistency? Watch and find out!   Stogie Geeks Web Site: http://stogiegeeks.com Cigar Coop's Reviews: http://cigar-coop.com   Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks   Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks

Interview: Acme Cigars:   Paul and Will interview the fine folks from Acme Cigars, Jay Lundy and his business partner Romerio! We talk about the Route 66 and his Premiere line, available in Habano and San Andres wrappers.   Stogies of the Week:   Paul and Will interview the fine folks from Acme Cigars, Jay Lundy and his business partner Romerio! We talk about the Route 66 and his Premiere line, available in Habano and San Andres wrappers.   Paul and Will talk about some Tatuaje limited releases, the new Oktoberfest from Quesada and more!   Paul's Stogie Reviews: http://stogiegeeks.com/category/paul   Will's Stogie Reviews: http://stogiegeeks.com/category/will   All Stogies Reviewed In This Segment: http://stogiegeeks.com/category/ep154   Debonaire Ideal:   Paul and Will discuss what makes a cigar a classic. Is it how long its been on the market? Consistency? Watch and find out!   Stogie Geeks Web Site: http://stogiegeeks.com   Cigar Coop's Reviews: http://cigar-coop.com   Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks   Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks

Paul and Will interview the fine folks from Acme Cigars, Jay Lundy and his business partner Romerio! We talk about the Route 66 and his Premiere line, available in Habano and San Andres wrappers.   Stogie Geeks Web Site: http://stogiegeeks.com Cigar Coop's Reviews: http://cigar-coop.com   Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks   Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks

This week, Paul and Will recap their top 5 favorite Davidoff Cigars of all-time!   Paul's List:   5. Davidoff Art Edition 2014 http://stogiegeeks.com/2014/10/02/2014102davidoff-art-edition-2014.html 4. Davidoff Gran Cru #2 http://stogiegeeks.com/2014/08/28/davidoff-gran-cru-2.html 3. Davidoff Millennium Blend Robusto (Aged) 2. Davidoff Colorado Claro Short Perfecto 1. Davidoff Royal Salamone   Will's List:   5. Davidoff Maduro Robusto 4. Davidoff Nicaragua Short Corona 3. Davidoff Millennium Churchill 2. Davidoff Art Edition 2014 1. Davidoff Year of the Snake

This week, Bob, Dale and guest host Craig Schneider discuss several cigar-related topics, including the House Bill to protect premium cigars, California's Proposition 29, and the recent news that America's top wine expert, Alexander La Pratt, named the La Aurora Preferidos #2 as his favorite cigar. Jerry from Stogie Review joins the guys in the 'What Else I've Been Smokin' segment of the show. In the 'We've Got Mail" segment, Barry from Baltimore asks how you can identify specific brands in the AJ Fernandez Overruns available from Cigars International; Al Silva is curious why you would switch wrappers on cigars; Craig Schneider wonders what caused the bitter, tar-like flavor he experienced after a month-long hiatus from smoking; and Bruce Stark wants to know about dry boxing cigars. On the herf line, Big Pete from Australia reviews the Humo Jaguar. The Cigar of the Week (COW) is the Tatuaje Ambos Mundos No. 2 Robusto. Thank you to Tranquilo Cigars for providing this week's COW. Thanks also to Jeff Curtis for providing this week's unbanded cigar, the J. Fuego 777 Maduro Corona and for talking about this cigar live on the show. In the live chatroom, Neil_64 wins a box of CommonWealth Cedar Spills. You can now purchase your own bundle of DogWatch Cigar Radio cedar spills from CommonWealth Cedar Spills (http://shop.cedarspills.com/). NEW - The show is now on u-Tube. Watch the show live on u-Tube every Friday night at 9 pm Eastern or view it later at your leisure.

Download Episode 14 Here Audio Feeds: Video Feeds: Stogie of the Week Quesada Q D'etat Molotov Origin: Dominican Republic Wrapper: Dominican Republic Binder: Dominican Republic Filler: Dominican Republic Strength: Medium/Full Vitola: Perfecto Size: 5 x 58 Age: N/A MSRP: $7.95 This sexy looking perfecto is the first of three limited vitola's that is intended to help raise awareness of the dangers of government regulation of premium cigars. Every box ships with a Cigar Rights of America registration form. This week we are drinking Suntory Yamazaki 18 year old Japanese Single Malt Whiskey Paul's List Por Larranaga Monte Carlo - I re-visited this smoke as it was from a box purchase late last year. These are dated somewhere in 2011. This second one I smoked from the box was plugged, so I grabbed another which had a much better draw. The first third was awesome, a little cedar and hints of citrus/spice. The rest was sorta the same thing, and I got a little bored towards the end. San Cristobal de la Habana (2005) - This was my last one from 2005, and man was it good. All sorts of subtle sweet flavors that don't overwhelm your pallet, but compliment your drink and meal. Smokes so smooth and tasty. Interesting, I like the 2011 versions of this stick equally as much, just a different flavor profile. Its one of those sticks that just smokes different, not necessarily better and not worse, regardless of age. Its just different. Great smoking experience. Quesada Espana Robusto - I smoked this one after a nice Italian meal (Gnocchi, yum) while walking the streets of downtown San Francisco. It did the job, though I wish I could have sat in a lounge somewhere with a nice cocktail and smoked it. However, great sweet flavors shined through this cigar. It made me forget some of the "non-highlights" of my trip and focus on the positive. Sometimes all you need is a good cigar to remind you that, well, life is good. Arturo Fuente Hemmingway Best Seller Maduro - So I was talking about these on the last show and low and behold my good friend Jeff sent me some! I need to send Jeff back some nice cigars (expect something in the mail this coming week Jeff!). This is a 4 1/2 x 52 smoke, and I am assuming they are wrapped in a Connecticutt Broadleaf wrapper. Nice smooth flavors, great burn and construction. Not as good as a Short Story, but right up there if you are looking for something with a little more "cigar" than the short story, but not a cigar journey that goes along with an untold story or masterpiece. I find it better than the classic and signature maduros, though I ned to revisit. I'm not sure if its inconsistency in the blend, but every now and again I get a maduro wrapped hemming way that is bland and blah. This was not the case though, its an awesome smoke with a cocoa finish to die for that is box worthy. Tim's List La Gloria Cubana Reserva Figurados Flechas Especiales Maduro - This sexy perfecto had lots of rich, dark flavors including licorice, leather, and hickory. A slightly tight draw stopped it from becoming "Box Worthy" but enjoyable and worth a revisit. La Aurora Preferido Ruby - A+ construction and some good flavors but I found it lacked the complexity I would expect out of a cigar that retails for about $18.00 USD. Worth picking up at less than MSRP which can be done easily. Quesada Espania Robusto & Corona - Both Vitola's are great sticks. Robusto had a bit more strength so I would lean towards that later in the day, whereas the Corona was enjoyable in the AM with a cup of coffee. "Box Worthy" Viaje Super Shot 10 Gauge - A 3.5 x 54 nub with a lot of flavor and strength! Flavors including earth, leather, espresso, and pepper but boy did I get a nicotine buzz. I think Ben from NTA is correct, these have huge aging potential. a definite "Fiver" or two. Upcoming 2012 Releases We got a note from listener Sean requesting we talk about more upcoming releases. Since the Spring 2012 cigars have started to appear, what is everyone looking forward to? Viaje Friends and Family - Just released in very limited numbers. Many retailers only received one box of fifteen cigars. Not much is know about the blend but I can say it smells incredible. HalfWheel has a great review posted already and gave it a 92. Tatuaje Cojonu 2012 - This release will feature three different wrappers; Connecticut Broadleaf, Ecuador Sumatra, and Habano Ecuado. The Stogie Review has a nice overview of all three pre-releases here. All three of these sticks are expected to be available the end of this month. Avo Limited Edition 2012 86th Anniversary La Trompeta - The AVO 85th made it to both of our Top Ten of 2011 lists, with it coming in at number one on mine. I cannot wait to see how this release is smoking. The Cigar Coop has more information on the name and blend here. As in previous years, these will be available on Avo Uvezian's birthday which is March 22nd of this year. Tatuaje Little Monsters - Pete, I am not worthy! Tatuaje is going to re-release al previous Monster Series in smaller vitola's? I think I need a tissue and it's not because I am crying! HalfWheel posted details this week on the sizes of each vitola and pricing of 10 count sampler here. These are expecting to land in June 2012 so keep an eye out! The most comprehensive list new releases I know of is on HalfWheel. While not always up to date, it is a great resource I often use when planning on where I intend to spend my cigar budget in the upcoming months. Thanks for emailing the suggestion Sean! Stogie Tech Segment: Five Tips for Purchasing Cigars Online Avoid Sample Packs (Unless…) - Sample packs typically contain anywhere from 5 to 20 cigars and are priced at a steep discount from MSRP. Here's the first lesson about MSRP, its just that, a suggested price. Typically sticks sold online, especially ones sold exclusively online, are sold for much less than MSRP. So, when you do your math, add up the prices that you would pay if you bought each stick online at the going rate, not MSRP, then see if you are getting a deal. Also, make sure that you like ALL the cigars in the sample pack. Typically retailers will include some cigars that are okay or good, and some they are just trying to get rid of because they are sub-par. On a positive note, I love line samplers. These will consist of typically 5 cigars of the same brand and line, of 5 different sizes, so you can choose which one you like best. Shipping Should Be Free - Most major online retailers will offer free shipping. Sign up for their newsletter and check their sites often. Use caution though as they will limit it to select brands. For example, Davidoff almost never qualifies you for frees shipping. Famous Smoke and Cigars International almost always have a list of brands that ship for free. The other way to get free shipping is to buy one of their daily deals (see note below). At the time of this writing, Cigar.com is offering free shipping on all orders over $125, Famous Smoke is offering free shipping on over 100 brands, and Cigars International is offering free shipping with a purchase of the daily Joe Cigar deal. How "Daily Deals" Work - All three major sites (and possibly others) offer a daily deal. Here's how it works: For a limited time a deal goes up on the web site for a reduced price sampler or typically 10 pack of cigars. That deal stays up until a select quantity are sold, then it changes to the next deal. When you buy this deal most retailers offer you free shipping. So, you can monitor these sites and wait for your favorite sticks to come up. You can also pad your cart with something you want to buy, then buy the daily deal, and enjoy free shipping. Check out Joe's Jambalaya (Cigars International), Cigar Monster (Famous Smoke), and Cigar Sprint Sale (Cigars.com). Hunt For Rare & Limited - While you can find most major brands online and pick up deals here and there, online cigar shopping is also useful to find those rare and hard to find smokes. The thing is, you have to most fast. Typically online retailers will get shipments of different rare and limited smokes, and then after taking care of their buddies, put the rest online. They sell out fast, so I typically try to check a list of sites each week for hard to find stuff. My favorite used to be fullerspullers.com, but they are no longer selling cigars on the Internet. Recently I picked up some from Smoke Inn (Davidoff Colorado Claro) and some rare opus from Corona Cigar. It's Not Always A Bargain - I read most of the flyers that come from the major retailers, just to keep up on what is being offered, and maybe jump on a deal or two. Famous Smoke, Cigars International, and Thompson all send me catalogs on a regular basis, and well, lets face it, it makes great bathroom reading. However, I see so many smokes at all different prices. Th kicker is from the highest quality Davidoff to the sub-$1.00 deals, they all have an equally fabulous description, saying how great the flavors are and what an outstanding smoke it is. So, I gotta wonder, 1) who writes this crap 2) Who smokes all this and writes about it 3) How the heck can you sell a cigar for a $1 or less that may be a bundle but also has a band? If Its Probably Too Good To Be True - I want to throw out some things to think about. First, lets talk ends. There always seems to be an endless supply of "2nds" on the market. I don't think these are seconds, I think these are slightly different tobacco produced on a regular basis and sold to online retailers to fool you into buying something that will most likely suck. Sometimes smokes will come up as super cheap, or have this fabulous write-up, but are they really that good? Rather than spending your time buying cigars online (singles are not always easy to purchase and often don't ship free), visit your local B&M instead. Ask them if they are closing anything out or have any upcoming sales. Then buy singles of the stuff on sale, and smoke them. Then go back and stock up on the ones you like. This is where a local B&M shines over online retailers. Diversion of the Week Nada's (aka CigarGirlFL) cool Facebook album post. Tabacalera Perdomo Esteli, Nicaragua Tour Album

This week on The Cigar Authority Dave Garofalo, Mr Jonathan and Chuck Morrison are joined by Maurice Antonius Koks from INTERCIGAR s.a.; Kurt Van Keppel, owner and inventor of the Xikar cutter and the HC Cigar; and the "Blogfather" himself, Jerry Cruz from Stogie Review. It's an all-star lineup of Cigarlebrities right here on The Cigar Authority!