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I'm truly honoured to be invited back again to play for this year's Afterhours FM Annual End of Year Broadcast. Broadcast, Wednesday 17th December 2025 Enjoy my exclusive guest mix for the Afterhours FM End of Year Countdown 2025. Tracklistings 01.Sneijder & Holly Kirby - Close To Home [Afterdark] 02.Angelus - Hocus Pocus [Regenerate Records] 03.Marc Dawn - Expander (2K25 Sasha Vatoff Remix) [Drizzly Eclipse] 04.Sneijder & Paul Miller - En Route [Who's Afraid Of 138?!] 05.Dan Cooper & Torsten Stenzel vs Dj Sakin & Fiends - Braveheart (Protect Your Mind) [Armada Captivating] 06.Tai Woffinden & Saltwater - The Legacy [Armada Captivating] 07.Mauro Picotto - Iguana (Mark Sherry's TH3RTY Remix) [Black Hole] 08.Allen Watts & Will Rees - Pendulum [FSOE] 09.Inversed - When Tears Fall [One Forty] 10.Enigma State - State Of Mind (Bryan Kearney Remix) [Kearnage] 11.Svenson & Gillen x Nifra - The Beauty Of Silence [Black Hole] 12.Jerome Isma-Ae, Gabry Ponte - Hold That Sucker Down [Armada Music] 13.York - The Awakening (Stowers & Cooper Remix) [Armada Captivating] 14.ID - ID Artist/Label Promos & General Enquires dj.tombradshaw@gmail.com Check out all my social media links linktr.ee/djtombradshaw
Coming in at #28 on the 2025 Cigar of the Year Countdown is the Davidoff Year of the Snake 2025 Lancero. Back in 2012, Davidoff released a cigar called Davidoff Year of the Snake. While not the first Chinese Zodiac cigar by Davidoff, it essentially was the cigar that put Davidoff on the map in terms of Chinese Zodiac releases - and it was Davidoff that could be credited with the craze of Chinese Zodiac cigars. That original Davidoff Year of the Snake is one of the more legendary cigars ever released. On Cigar Coop, this cigar finished as the #2 Cigar of the Year, and #3 Cigar of the Decade 2010-2019. Since that release, Davidoff has gone through a complete Chinese New Year cycle. In late 2024, Davidoff released its second Year of the Snake cigar. This one is an all-new cigar with a new blend. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-yef
Coming in at #28 on the 2025 Cigar of the Year Countdown is the Davidoff Year of the Snake 2025 Lancero. Back in 2012, Davidoff released a cigar called Davidoff Year of the Snake. While not the first Chinese Zodiac cigar by Davidoff, it essentially was the cigar that put Davidoff on the map in terms of Chinese Zodiac releases - and it was Davidoff that could be credited with the craze of Chinese Zodiac cigars. That original Davidoff Year of the Snake is one of the more legendary cigars ever released. On Cigar Coop, this cigar finished as the #2 Cigar of the Year, and #3 Cigar of the Decade 2010-2019. Since that release, Davidoff has gone through a complete Chinese New Year cycle. In late 2024, Davidoff released its second Year of the Snake cigar. This one is an all-new cigar with a new blend. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-yef
Coming in at #29 on the 2025 Cigar of the Year Countdown is the Tatuaje La Riqueza SE 2024 Tuxtla Cazadores. In 2024, Tatuaje Cigars released a pair of cigars under its La Riqueza brand. Dubbed La Riqueza SE 2024, both cigars were released in a Cazadores format. La Riqueza is Connecticut Broadleaf offering that has been a part of the Tatuaje portfolio for over the decade. One of those releases would be a Broadleaf offering, the other would be an extension of Tatuaje's Tuxtla concept. Tuxtla is a series of cigars that Tatuaje has released over the past three years. It involves applying a Mexican San Andrés wrapper to existing Tatuaje offerings. For the La Riqueza SE 2024 Tuxtla, the Broadleaf is replaced by Mexican San Andrés. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-yea
Coming in at #29 on the 2025 Cigar of the Year Countdown is the Tatuaje La Riqueza SE 2024 Tuxtla Cazadores. In 2024, Tatuaje Cigars released a pair of cigars under its La Riqueza brand. Dubbed La Riqueza SE 2024, both cigars were released in a Cazadores format. La Riqueza is Connecticut Broadleaf offering that has been a part of the Tatuaje portfolio for over the decade. One of those releases would be a Broadleaf offering, the other would be an extension of Tatuaje's Tuxtla concept. Tuxtla is a series of cigars that Tatuaje has released over the past three years. It involves applying a Mexican San Andrés wrapper to existing Tatuaje offerings. For the La Riqueza SE 2024 Tuxtla, the Broadleaf is replaced by Mexican San Andrés. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-yea
The 2025 #30 Cigar of the Year is the LH Limited Aniversario. This cigar was released to celebrate ten years of LH Cigars in the U.S. market. Since the early 1990s, owner and blender Nick Syris has been inspired by the artistry of Cuban cigars. In particular, Syris has had an affinity for the Cohiba Siglo VI, a 52-ring-gauge x 150 mm vitola. This size has played a pivotal role in how Syris has approached blending. For his tenth anniversary, Syris decided to create the LH Limited Aniversario using this particular size. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-ye2
The 2025 #30 Cigar of the Year is the LH Limited Aniversario. This cigar was released to celebrate ten years of LH Cigars in the U.S. market. Since the early 1990s, owner and blender Nick Syris has been inspired by the artistry of Cuban cigars. In particular, Syris has had an affinity for the Cohiba Siglo VI, a 52-ring-gauge x 150 mm vitola. This size has played a pivotal role in how Syris has approached blending. For his tenth anniversary, Syris decided to create the LH Limited Aniversario using this particular size. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-ye2
Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:Today marks one year to November 3, 2026 - the mid-term election. Mark YOUR commitment to the upcoming year by voting tomorrow: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/09/22/texas-statewide-propositions-november-ballot-election/...In particular, be sure to vote NO on Proposition 12, which would give Governor Abbott too much influence over judicial conduct decisions: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/11/03/texas-prop-12-judicial-conduct-greg-abbott/The Trump administration has been ordered to tap into available reserves and make full SNAP assistance payments by today: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-administration-must-pay-food-aid-benefits-within-days-judge-says-2025-11-02/...Even the uncertainty over SNAP has led to a Halloween weekend run on local food banks: https://apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-food-lines-snap-6b55e2c21c0198f3309f3a45a55f33b6Over a quarter of ICE arrests under Trump have been made in Texas, and under half of those have involved undocumented people with criminal charges or histories: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/11/03/texas-trump-immigration-crackdown-ice-arrests-deportation/UT Austin, now two weeks beyond a set deadline to respond, has still not said whether or not they'll sign that "compact" with Donald Trump: https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/students-organize-as-ut-continues-to-drag-its-feet-on-trumps-compact/In response to Governor Abbott's campaign to tear out rainbow crosswalks, Houston artists and residents have started painting rainbows all over the place: https://www.chron.com/culture/article/houston-texas-rainbow-crosswalk-murals-21122857.phpWe're excited to see YOU at one (or both!) of our 2025 Holiday Parties this December in Austin and Dallas - for the first time, featuring live podcast tapings! Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available now: https://act.progresstexas.org/a/progress-texas-holiday-parties-2025Check out our 2025 Texas Statewide Voting Guide, including a link at the bottom for a printable version you CAN take with you to the polls: https://progresstexas.org/blog/2025-texas-statewide-ballot-guideThanks for listening! Our monthly donors form the backbone of our funding, and if you're a regular, we'd like to invite you to join the team! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at https://progresstexas.org.
We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, FIFA World Cup, and Canadian national team chat and interviews. Vancouver Whitecaps' 11-match unbeaten run in MLS came to end in Columbus on Saturday after the Crew dispatched them 2-1. We look back at the main talking points coming out of the match, including the continued absences of key players and the blooding of a couple of homegrowns. The match marked the midway point of the 'Caps' MLS regular season and we delve into the fantastic first half of what is shaping up to be a momentous year for the table toppers. It's an exciting time for football in Vancouver and the one year countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has now begun. We look at how prepared Vancouver is to host an event of this magnitude and hear from the legendary Christine Sinclair, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim, and BC's Minister for Sport Spencer Chandra Herbert. Canada are preparing for next year's World Cup at this year's Gold Cup, which got underway this past weekend. We chat about Canada's chances, and hear from head coach Jesse Marsch, Whitecaps winger Ali Ahmed, and Sporting KC defender Zorhan Bassong. All of this plus we talk FIFA Club World Cup, World Cup 2026 qualification, and music-wise, a solo Pete Shelley continues his residency as our Album of the Month, we've two Britpop songs from Menswear and Powder, and a Columbus Crew classic features in Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 00.00: Intro 02.50: The FIFA Club World Cup kicks off 19.55: Whitecaps lose in Columbus but stay top 46.08: Whitecaps Half Year in Review 72.43: Canada start Gold Cup campaign as favourites 85.28: Jesse Marsch talks Gold Cup preparations and expectations 95.56: Ali Ahmed on Gold Cup in Vancouver and tournament hopes 104.15: Zorhan Bassong talks Gold Cup opportunity 113.10: CONCACAF World Cup qualifying reaches final round 120.30: 2026 World Cup one year countdown underway 124.25: Christine Sinclair talks World Cup 2026 and memories 130.25: Is Vancouver ready for next year's World Cup 151.50: Wavelength - Shawn Bandz - Columbus Crew (Yellow Swag)
What if the most important week of your year isn't your busiest... but your quietest? In this episode, Randy makes the case for taking a one-week break this summer—not just for rest, but for intentional reflection. Whether it's a vacation, a solo retreat, or a reading week, this could be the reset your leadership (and your life) desperately needs. Tune in and discover how to create space for clarity, creativity, and growth. This isn't just about time off—it's about a stronger, smarter return.
This is OUR home-made awards show for the 2024-25 Awards Season, the 8th annual Mike, Mike and Oscars! And we've completely lost our minds this year. Enjoy. Though FYI there will be some lightly gooey mild spoilers about The Substance & Dune 2. THE RANDOM STUFF SECTION: Most Misleading Title - 2:42 Pervert Categories including Sex That Most Changed The World - 3:52 Movie We're Most Upset We Didn't Watch Yet - 8:22 Worst Film w/ a Great Trailer & Best Film / Bad Trailer - 9:13 The Substance, Love Lies Bleeding, Tampopo Declarations - 10:53 Prequel & Sequel Categories - 12:06 The Learned Nothing Award - 14:48 Dog Declarations + Horse - 15:24 Craziest & Most Satisfying Endings Categories - 17:32 THE ANIMATED FEATURE SECTION - 19:13 PRODUCTION VALUES SECTION: Craft Declarations & Best Onscreen Costume Party - 20:25 Tech Declarations, Best Non-Ape VFX & Best MUAH Special Effects - 23:28 The Goo Section including Gooiest Goo - 27:54 The Audio Section, including Mike 1's Best Song, Score Declarations, & Most Sung - 30:56 PERFORMANCE SECTION: Heliocentric Actor/Actress + Best & Worst White Mentor - 34:50 Young Actors, Best Duos + Woulda Been Most Embarrassing Oscar Win - 40:24 Best Trios + Key & Peele themed declarations - 47:18 Best Quattro + Action & Drama Ensembles + Most Eccentric Villain - 50:20 Most Nun + Best Comedy & Musical Ensemble - 58:59 FIGHT SECTION + Best Stunts - 1:04:50 NEW DIRECTORS TO WATCH - 1:07:44 Finest Fee Fee Film - 1:09:46 Best New Films Set in the 1950's, 60's, 70's, etc - 1:11:02 Worst Film Poopy - 1:12:47 Each Mike's Top 25 Films of the Year: Countdown - 1:15:52 OUTRO: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to go back to our Horror Movie Awards Show, The Scaries. Coming up next, we'll have Oscar Race Checkpoints on Sundance & upcoming awards, and we'll have some fun upcoming guests as well. As always, send us your thoughts. https://linktr.ee/mikemikeandoscar
This is OUR home-made awards show for the 2024-25 Awards Season, the 8th annual Mike, Mike and Oscars! And we've completely lost our minds this year. Enjoy. Though there will be some lightly gooey mild spoilers about The Substance & Dune 2. THE RANDOM STUFF SECTION: Most Misleading Title - 2:42 Pervert Categories including Sex That Most Changed The World - 3:52 Movie We're Most Upset We Didn't Watch Yet - 8:22 Worst Film w/ a Great Trailer & Best Film / Bad Trailer - 9:13 The Substance, Love Lies Bleeding, Tampopo Declarations - 10:53 Prequel & Sequel Categories - 12:06 The Learned Nothing Award - 14:48 Dog Declarations + Horse - 15:24 Craziest & Most Satisfying Endings Categories - 17:32 THE ANIMATED FEATURE SECTION - 19:13 PRODUCTION VALUES SECTION: Craft Declarations & Best Onscreen Costume Party - 20:25 Tech Declarations, Best Non-Ape VFX & Best MUAH Special Effects - 23:28 The Goo Section including Gooiest Goo - 27:54 The Audio Section, including Mike 1's Best Song, Score Declarations, & Most Sung - 30:56 PERFORMANCE SECTION: Heliocentric Actor/Actress + Best & Worst White Mentor - 34:50 Young Actors, Best Duos + Woulda Been Most Embarrassing Oscar Win - 40:24 Best Trios + Key & Peele themed declarations - 47:18 Best Quattro + Action & Drama Ensembles + Most Eccentric Villain - 50:20 Most Nun + Best Comedy & Musical Ensemble - 58:59 FIGHT SECTION + Best Stunts - 1:04:50 NEW DIRECTORS TO WATCH - 1:07:44 Finest Fee Fee Film - 1:09:46 Best New Films Set in the 1950's, 60's, 70's, etc - 1:11:02 Worst Film Poopy - 1:12:47 Each Mike's Top 25 Films of the Year: Countdown - 1:15:52 OUTRO: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to go back to our Horror Movie Awards Show, The Scaries. Coming up next, we'll have Oscar Race Checkpoints on Sundance & upcoming awards, and we'll have some fun upcoming guests as well. As always, send us your thoughts. https://linktr.ee/mikemikeandoscar
The Aladino Classic Elegante by JRE Tobacco Co. is ranked second on the 2024 Cigar of the Year Countdown. The Aladino Classic Elegante is a lancero-size line extension introduced to the Aladino Classic line in 2023. JRE Tobacco Co is known for using Authentic Corojo tobacco from its farms. At the same time, the company grows other types of tobacco, one of which is Habano leaf. Since Habano is known as a classic tobacco leaf, the name Aladino Classic was adopted. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-uGD
The Aladino Classic Elegante by JRE Tobacco Co. is ranked second on the 2024 Cigar of the Year Countdown. The Aladino Classic Elegante is a lancero-size line extension introduced to the Aladino Classic line in 2023. JRE Tobacco Co is known for using Authentic Corojo tobacco from its farms. At the same time, the company grows other types of tobacco, one of which is Habano leaf. Since Habano is known as a classic tobacco leaf, the name Aladino Classic was adopted. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-uGD
The 2024 Cigar Coop Cigar of the Year is the Perdomo 30th Anniversary Maduro Epicure. Perdomo Cigars is not known for frequently releasing all-new lines. As a result, there is a heightened level of excitement when a new Perdomo release occurs. There was understandably a lot of buzz when the company did have a big new release in 2023. Additionally, it was a special one as it commemorated a significant milestone: 30 years in business for Nick Perdomo and his family. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-uGI
The 2024 Cigar Coop Cigar of the Year is the Perdomo 30th Anniversary Maduro Epicure. Perdomo Cigars is not known for frequently releasing all-new lines. As a result, there is a heightened level of excitement when a new Perdomo release occurs. There was understandably a lot of buzz when the company did have a big new release in 2023. Additionally, it was a special one as it commemorated a significant milestone: 30 years in business for Nick Perdomo and his family. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-uGI
Coming in at #3 on the 2024 Cigar of the Year Countdown is the Casa Magna Colorado Lancero LE by Quesada Cigars. The story of the Casa Magna Colorado is well known. It started as a collaboration between two legendary names in the world of cigar making – Manuel Quesada and Nestor Plasencia. Since then, the Casa Magna Colorado has garnered many accolades. Today, Casa Magna Colorado is produced by Quesada's TABADEX factory in the Dominican Republic. Late in 2023, the company announced a limited run of the 7 x 40 Lancero LE. It is worth noting that several years earlier, it had released another lancero size under Casa Magna Colorado. That previous iteration measured 8 1/4 x 40. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-uGm
Coming in at #3 on the 2024 Cigar of the Year Countdown is the Casa Magna Colorado Lancero LE by Quesada Cigars. The story of the Casa Magna Colorado is well known. It started as a collaboration between two legendary names in the world of cigar making – Manuel Quesada and Nestor Plasencia. Since then, the Casa Magna Colorado has garnered many accolades. Today, Casa Magna Colorado is produced by Quesada's TABADEX factory in the Dominican Republic. Late in 2023, the company announced a limited run of the 7 x 40 Lancero LE. It is worth noting that several years earlier, it had released another lancero size under Casa Magna Colorado. That previous iteration measured 8 1/4 x 40. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-uGm
Coming in at #4 on the 2024 Cigar of the Year Countdown is the Kristoff Tres Compadres Toro. The name Tres Compadres means “three friends.” In this case, it is a tribute from Kristoff owner Glen Case to two of his close friends who recently passed away, Chuck Finch and Rolando Villamil. Case would often refer to the three of them as the three amigos. Rolando Villamil is a name that may be pretty familiar if you cover the cigar industry, as he ran Tabacalera Von Eicken in the Dominican Republic, where all of Kristoff's cigars are produced. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-uFT
Coming in at #4 on the 2024 Cigar of the Year Countdown is the Kristoff Tres Compadres Toro. The name Tres Compadres means “three friends.” In this case, it is a tribute from Kristoff owner Glen Case to two of his close friends who recently passed away, Chuck Finch and Rolando Villamil. Case would often refer to the three of them as the three amigos. Rolando Villamil is a name that may be pretty familiar if you cover the cigar industry, as he ran Tabacalera Von Eicken in the Dominican Republic, where all of Kristoff's cigars are produced. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-uFT
Coming in at #5 on the 2024 Cigar of the Year Countdown is the Conviction by Rocky Patel. With its well-publicized $100.00 price point, Conviction is Rocky Patel Premium Cigars' most ultra-premium offering. The name Conviction was inspired by Rocky's commitment and passion for the cigar industry. There were several elements which went into making the Conviction as an ultra-premium offering. This includes: i Incorporating high-quality-tobaccos Incorporating aged tobaccos, with the wrapper undergoing tercio-aging for the wrapper Using highly skilled pairs, each rolling 500 cigars maximum per day Integrating exquisite packaging Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-uF4
Coming in at #5 on the 2024 Cigar of the Year Countdown is the Conviction by Rocky Patel. With its well-publicized $100.00 price point, Conviction is Rocky Patel Premium Cigars' most ultra-premium offering. The name Conviction was inspired by Rocky's commitment and passion for the cigar industry. There were several elements which went into making the Conviction as an ultra-premium offering. This includes: i Incorporating high-quality-tobaccos Incorporating aged tobaccos, with the wrapper undergoing tercio-aging for the wrapper Using highly skilled pairs, each rolling 500 cigars maximum per day Integrating exquisite packaging Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-uF4
Coming in at #6 on the 2024 Cigar of the Year Countdown is the Domain Neutron Toro. Domain Cigars is part of a partnership between Esteban Disla and Daniel Lance. Disla is widely known for his tenure at the Nica Sueno factory, while Lance is an entrepreneur from the cigar business's retail side. While the two own Domain Cigars, they are also partners in their ownNicaraguanfactory, Tabacalera Familia Disla S.A. Recently, the factory has established a “residency,” bringing in two industry veterans to join the team:Kevin Baxter (formerly of Asylum) and Esteban's brother Raul Disla (formerly of NACSA). Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-uEG
Coming in at #6 on the 2024 Cigar of the Year Countdown is the Domain Neutron Toro. Domain Cigars is part of a partnership between Esteban Disla and Daniel Lance. Disla is widely known for his tenure at the Nica Sueno factory, while Lance is an entrepreneur from the cigar business's retail side. While the two own Domain Cigars, they are also partners in their ownNicaraguanfactory, Tabacalera Familia Disla S.A. Recently, the factory has established a “residency,” bringing in two industry veterans to join the team:Kevin Baxter (formerly of Asylum) and Esteban's brother Raul Disla (formerly of NACSA). Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-uEG
Coming in at #7 on the 2024 Cigar of the Year Countdown is the Perdomo 30th Anniversary Connecticut Epicure. The Perdomo 30th Anniversary line was easily one of the most anticipated cigar lines to hit the market in recent memory. It's hard to believe that about 18 months the world first got a look at the Perdomo 30th Anniversary line at the 2023 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show. In fact, when it came to the final packaging, Perdomo's Arthur Kemper and Nicholas Perdomo III kept the design under wraps from CEO Nick Perdomo until the night before the Trade Show. A few months later, Perdomo would ship its 30th anniversary to retailers. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-uDu
Coming in at #7 on the 2024 Cigar of the Year Countdown is the Perdomo 30th Anniversary Connecticut Epicure. The Perdomo 30th Anniversary line was easily one of the most anticipated cigar lines to hit the market in recent memory. It's hard to believe that about 18 months the world first got a look at the Perdomo 30th Anniversary line at the 2023 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show. In fact, when it came to the final packaging, Perdomo's Arthur Kemper and Nicholas Perdomo III kept the design under wraps from CEO Nick Perdomo until the night before the Trade Show. A few months later, Perdomo would ship its 30th anniversary to retailers. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-uDu
Coming in at #8 on the 2024 Cigar of the Year Countdown is the Tatuaje 20th Anniversary Reserva RL22. As a part of its 20th-anniversary celebration in 2023, Tatuaje Cigars had several cigar releases to commemorate the occasion. Late in 2023, Tatuaje unveiled a pair of limited edition cigars made at the Garcia family's El Rey de los Habanos factory in Miami. These cigars were the 20th Anniversary Escasos EL22 and the Reserva RL22. Tatuaje's roots are in Miami, so it made sense to do something from the factory that started it all for Pete Johnson. Both blends were rolled in 2021 and had been aging in boxes since 2022 before shipping late in 2023. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-uCw
Coming in at #8 on the 2024 Cigar of the Year Countdown is the Tatuaje 20th Anniversary Reserva RL22. As a part of its 20th-anniversary celebration in 2023, Tatuaje Cigars had several cigar releases to commemorate the occasion. Late in 2023, Tatuaje unveiled a pair of limited edition cigars made at the Garcia family's El Rey de los Habanos factory in Miami. These cigars were the 20th Anniversary Escasos EL22 and the Reserva RL22. Tatuaje's roots are in Miami, so it made sense to do something from the factory that started it all for Pete Johnson. Both blends were rolled in 2021 and had been aging in boxes since 2022 before shipping late in 2023. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-uCw
Coming in at #9 on the 2024 Cigar of the Year Countdown is the Las 6 Provincias ZDT by Espinosa Cigars. The ZDT is the fifth installment of Espinosa's limited-edition Las 6 Provincias series. This annual limited edition series pays homage to the pre-Castro era of Cuba. The name Las 6 Provincias means “six provinces,” – and it refers to the six provinces that existed before the takeover of Cuba by Fidel Castro. Las 6 Provincias is Espinosa Cigars' most premium limited edition series. The company has six planned Las 6 Provincias series releases, each with a unique blend, size, and associated artwork. The name ZDT stands for Zona de Tabaco, the name given to the Pinar del Rio province in the western part of Cuba. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-uC1
Coming in at #9 on the 2024 Cigar of the Year Countdown is the Las 6 Provincias ZDT by Espinosa Cigars. The ZDT is the fifth installment of Espinosa's limited-edition Las 6 Provincias series. This annual limited edition series pays homage to the pre-Castro era of Cuba. The name Las 6 Provincias means “six provinces,” – and it refers to the six provinces that existed before the takeover of Cuba by Fidel Castro. Las 6 Provincias is Espinosa Cigars' most premium limited edition series. The company has six planned Las 6 Provincias series releases, each with a unique blend, size, and associated artwork. The name ZDT stands for Zona de Tabaco, the name given to the Pinar del Rio province in the western part of Cuba. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-uC1
Coming in at #10 on the 2024 Cigar of the Year Countdown is the Casa Cuevas La Mandarria Oscuro. La Mandarria Oscuro is the second blend by Casa Cuevas under the La Mandarria line. The La Mandarria line is a lemon-to-lemonade story for Casa Cuevas Cigars. La Mandarria translates to “The Sledgehammer.” The inspiration for La Mandarria came from the devastating effects of a robbery in the company's warehouse earlier in 2019. A sledgehammer was used to break into the warehouse. Later that year, Casa Cuevas released the first La Mandarria. La Mandarria pays homage to how Casa Cuevas overcame the adversity of the robbery. La Mandarria was initially released in a Habano wrapper as a limited edition offering. A year later, La Mandarria became a regular production offering. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-uBE
Coming in at #10 on the 2024 Cigar of the Year Countdown is the Casa Cuevas La Mandarria Oscuro. La Mandarria Oscuro is the second blend by Casa Cuevas under the La Mandarria line. The La Mandarria line is a lemon-to-lemonade story for Casa Cuevas Cigars. La Mandarria translates to “The Sledgehammer.” The inspiration for La Mandarria came from the devastating effects of a robbery in the company's warehouse earlier in 2019. A sledgehammer was used to break into the warehouse. Later that year, Casa Cuevas released the first La Mandarria. La Mandarria pays homage to how Casa Cuevas overcame the adversity of the robbery. La Mandarria was initially released in a Habano wrapper as a limited edition offering. A year later, La Mandarria became a regular production offering. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-uBE
The Asylum Sensorium Asen 60 from C.L.E. Cigar Company is ranked 11th on the 2024 Cigar of the Year Countdown. Asylum Sensorium is a limited edition super premium offering from C.L.E Cigar Company, which was founded by Christian Eiroa. Notably, the blend is highlighted by tobacco grown by Christian's father,Julio R. Eiroa, known as Piñareno. Piñareno is a low-yield tobacco that is challenging to grow. If you know something about Julio R. Eiroa, you will realize he is no stranger to taking on the challenge of cultivating tobacco. Most notably, he overcame the significant challenge of bringing Authentic Corojo back to the market. Despite the difficulties associated with growing Piñareno, the Eiroas firmly believe it is worth the effort due to its exceptional flavor. Therefore, with the release of Asylum Sensorium, Christian decided to feature Piñareno in a super-premium cigar. Fittingly, he incorporated it into the Asylum brand, which is recognized for pushing boundaries—not just in terms of large ring gauges. In addition to its unique qualities, the premium nature of this cigar is evident, as the Asylum 60 comes with a price tag of $60.00. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-uAA
The Asylum Sensorium Asen 60 from C.L.E. Cigar Company is ranked 11th on the 2024 Cigar of the Year Countdown. Asylum Sensorium is a limited edition super premium offering from C.L.E Cigar Company, which was founded byChristian Eiroa. Notably, the blend is highlighted by tobacco grown by Christian's father,Julio R. Eiroa, known as Piñareno. Piñareno is a low-yield tobacco that is challenging to grow. If you know something about Julio R. Eiroa, you will realize he is no stranger to taking on the challenge of cultivating tobacco. Most notably, he overcame the significant challenge of bringing Authentic Corojo back to the market. Despite the difficulties associated with growing Piñareno, the Eiroas firmly believe it is worth the effort due to its exceptional flavor. Therefore, with the release of Asylum Sensorium, Christian decided to feature Piñareno in a super-premium cigar. Fittingly, he incorporated it into the Asylum brand, which is recognized for pushing boundaries—not just in terms of large ring gauges. In addition to its unique qualities, the premium nature of this cigar is evident, as the Asylum 60 comes with a price tag of $60.00. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-uAA
Coming in at #12 on the 2024 Cigar of the Year Countdown is the Aladino Limited Edition by JRE Tobacco Co 2023 edition. Since Julio and Justo Eiroa launched JRE in 2016, much of the focus has been on building up the regular product offerings in its portfolio. This is a limited-edition offering, as indicated by the name. The Aladino Limited Edition was created while JRE was developing the soon-to-be-released Julio R. Eiroa birthday cigar. The Aladino Limited Edition debuted at the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, and at the time, it sounded like this would be a one-and-done release. However, with the success of the 2023 release, the Aladino Limited Edition made a return for 2024 with the same blend. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-uzx
Coming in at #12 on the 2024 Cigar of the Year Countdown is the Aladino Limited Edition by JRE Tobacco Co 2023 edition. Since Julio and Justo Eiroa launched JRE in 2016, much of the focus has been on building up the regular product offerings in its portfolio. This is a limited-edition offering, as indicated by the name. The Aladino Limited Edition was created while JRE was developing the soon-to-be-released Julio R. Eiroa birthday cigar. The Aladino Limited Edition debuted at the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, and at the time, it sounded like this would be a one-and-done release. However, with the success of the 2023 release, the Aladino Limited Edition made a return for 2024 with the same blend. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-uzx
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Coming in at #13 on the 2024 Cigar of the Year Countdown 601 La Bomba Warhead X by Espinosa Cigars. One of the most popular annual limited-edition cigar series to hit the market over the past decade is the 601 La Bomba Warhead Series. This series has an excellent track record of success, landing on the Cigar Coop Countdown eight times. Warhead is an extension of the original 601 La Bomba line, but it replaces the Nicaraguan Habano wrapper with a Broadleaf wrapper. As the name suggests, it is intended to be a strong, bold cigar. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-uyD
Coming in at #13 on the 2024 Cigar of the Year Countdown 601 La Bomba Warhead X by Espinosa Cigars. One of the most popular annual limited-edition cigar series to hit the market over the past decade is the 601 La Bomba Warhead Series. This series has an excellent track record of success, landing on the Cigar Coop Countdown eight times. Warhead is an extension of the original 601 La Bomba line, but it replaces the Nicaraguan Habano wrapper with a Broadleaf wrapper. As the name suggests, it is intended to be a strong, bold cigar. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-uyD
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Coming in at #14 on the 2024 Cigar Coop Cigar of the Year Countdown is the Trinidad Espiritu Series No 3 Toro by Altadis U.S.A.. Back in 2019, the Trinidad brand celebrated its 50th anniversary. Trinidad is a brand that traces its roots back to Cuba, but Altadis U.S.A. has owned the Trinidad brand in the U.S. for quite some time. For a while, the brand was almost dormant in the Altadis portfolio. That changed in 2019 when, coinciding with Trinidad's 50th anniversary, Altadis U.S.A. launched the Trinidad Espiritu Series. This would take a whole new spin on the Trinidad brand and essentially bring the brand back to life in the Altadis portfolio. Currently, there are three Trinidad Espiritu releases, with the Espiritu No. 3 being the latest in the series. Each installment pays homage to a different Latin American region—that also happens to be a cigar-producing region. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-uwC
Coming in at #14 on the 2024 Cigar Coop Cigar of the Year Countdown is the Trinidad Espiritu Series No 3 Toro by Altadis U.S.A.. Back in 2019, the Trinidad brand celebrated its 50th anniversary. Trinidad is a brand that traces its roots back to Cuba, but Altadis U.S.A. has owned the Trinidad brand in the U.S. for quite some time. For a while, the brand was almost dormant in the Altadis portfolio. That changed in 2019 when, coinciding with Trinidad's 50th anniversary, Altadis U.S.A. launched the Trinidad Espiritu Series. This would take a whole new spin on the Trinidad brand and essentially bring the brand back to life in the Altadis portfolio. Currently, there are three Trinidad Espiritu releases, with the Espiritu No. 3 being the latest in the series. Each installment pays homage to a different Latin American region—that also happens to be a cigar-producing region. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-uwC
The Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Eye of the Bull comes in at #15 on the 2024 Cigar Coop Cigar of the Year Countdown. The Eye of the Bull debuted at the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, but if you looked closely at the Fuente booth at the 2022 PCA Show, you might have seen it tucked away. The Eye of the Bull has two distinguishing characteristics. First, it is a short but plump cigar, measuring only 3 1/2 x 55. Second, the cap has something resembling a bullseye on it – which is just a small, dark, circular Maduro. The cigar was a project spearheaded by Arturo Fuente International Executive President Ciro Cascella. It is the second “Eye” in the Don Carlos brand as the more famous “Eye” is the Don Carlos Eye of the Shark. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-uvX
The Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Eye of the Bull comes in at #15 on the 2024 Cigar Coop Cigar of the Year Countdown. The Eye of the Bull debuted at the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, but if you looked closely at the Fuente booth at the 2022 PCA Show, you might have seen it tucked away. The Eye of the Bull has two distinguishing characteristics. First, it is a short but plump cigar, measuring only 3 1/2 x 55. Second, the cap has something resembling a bullseye on it – which is just a small, dark, circular Maduro. The cigar was a project spearheaded by Arturo Fuente International Executive President Ciro Cascella. It is the second “Eye” in the Don Carlos brand as the more famous “Eye” is the Don Carlos Eye of the Shark. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-uvX
Coming in at #16 on the 2024 Cigar Coop Cigar of the Year Countdown is the E.P. Carrillo Pledge of Allegiance. Pledge of Allegiance is the first limited-edition installment of E.P. Carrillo's Perez-Carrillo series. The name is derived from the third and fourth installments of the Perez-Carrilo line, the Pledge and Allegiance, respectively. The idea for the name came from EPC Chief Operating Officer Selim Hanono. While the name is a mashup of the Pledge and Allegiance names, the blend is completely different as it emphasizes incorporating U.S. Grown American Tobaccos. Given the name of the cigar and the use of the American Tobaccos, the Pledge of Allegiance was targeted to be an annual release just in time for the 4th of July. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-uuv
Coming in at #16 on the 2024 Cigar Coop Cigar of the Year Countdown is the E.P. Carrillo Pledge of Allegiance. Pledge of Allegiance is the first limited-edition installment of E.P. Carrillo's Perez-Carrillo series. The name is derived from the third and fourth installments of the Perez-Carrilo line, the Pledge and Allegiance, respectively. The idea for the name came from EPC Chief Operating Officer Selim Hanono. While the name is a mashup of the Pledge and Allegiance names, the blend is completely different as it emphasizes incorporating U.S. Grown American Tobaccos. Given the name of the cigar and the use of the American Tobaccos, the Pledge of Allegiance was targeted to be an annual release just in time for the 4th of July. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-uuv
Coming in at #17 on the 2024 Cigar Coop Cigar of the Year Countdown is the Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Edición Diamante Toro by Altadis U.S.A. In 2020, Rafael Nodal and Altadis U.S.A. teamed up with AJ Fernandez to release a cigar commemorating 85 years of the Montecristo brand, the Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua. The cigar proved to be both critically acclaimed and commercially successful for Altadis U.S.A., including landing #12 on the 2021 Countdown. Another blend was under consideration during the development of the original Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua. At that time, Nodal believed this blend had potential, but he felt the tobaccos required more aging. As a result, that blend was not used initially. Fast forward a little over three years, and that blend has transformed into the Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Edición Diamante. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-uts
Coming in at #17 on the 2024 Cigar Coop Cigar of the Year Countdown is the Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Edición Diamante Toro by Altadis U.S.A. In 2020, Rafael Nodal and Altadis U.S.A. teamed up with AJ Fernandez to release a cigar commemorating 85 years of the Montecristo brand, the Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua. The cigar proved to be both critically acclaimed and commercially successful for Altadis U.S.A., including landing #12 on the 2021 Countdown. Another blend was under consideration during the development of the original Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua. At that time, Nodal believed this blend had potential, but he felt the tobaccos required more aging. As a result, that blend was not used initially. Fast forward a little over three years, and that blend has transformed into the Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Edición Diamante. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-uts
Coming in at #18 on the 2024 Cigar Coop Cigar of the Year Countdown is the Liga Privada 10 Aniversario by Drew Estate. In 2018, Drew Estate celebrated the tenth anniversary of the Liga Privada brand by introducing two cigars: The 10 Aniversario and the H99 Connecticut Corojo. These two releases were groundbreaking because they incorporated uncommon wrappers from the State of Connecticut. The Liga Privada 10 Aniversario uses a Connecticut-grown Criollo wrapper, while the H99 uses a hybrid Connecticut-grown Corojo wrapper. While the cigars were unveiled in 2018, these remained extremely limited releases for nearly four years due to low yields of the wrapper. In 2023, that would change, and the 10 Aniversario and H99 Connecticut would begin to reach the market. Initially released in a Toro, Drew Estate has now expanded production of the Liga Privada 10 Aniversario to include a Robusto, which lands on this year's countdown. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-urR
Coming in at #18 on the 2024 Cigar Coop Cigar of the Year Countdown is the Liga Privada 10 Aniversario by Drew Estate. In 2018, Drew Estate celebrated the tenth anniversary of the Liga Privada brand by introducing two cigars: The 10 Aniversario and the H99 Connecticut Corojo. These two releases were groundbreaking because they incorporated uncommon wrappers from the State of Connecticut. The Liga Privada 10 Aniversario uses a Connecticut-grown Criollo wrapper, while the H99 uses a hybrid Connecticut-grown Corojo wrapper. While the cigars were unveiled in 2018, these remained extremely limited releases for nearly four years due to low yields of the wrapper. In 2023, that would change, and the 10 Aniversario and H99 Connecticut would begin to reach the market. Initially released in a Toro, Drew Estate has now expanded production of the Liga Privada 10 Aniversario to include a Robusto, which lands on this year's countdown. Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-urR
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