In this episode, we sit down with Joya de Nicaragua and Quesada Cigars to talk about legacy, collaboration, and what happens when Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic come together in the world of premium cigars.

Episode features: Joya de Nicaragua's Juan Martinez and Quesada Cigars' Raquel Quesada. Interview by Boveda’s Box Press Hosts Nate Beck and JP Awad.

What is Boveda?

Boveda patented 2-way humidity control for storing premium cigars. Aging cigars with Boveda is the easiest and most effective way to preserve their quality, flavors, aroma, and integrity. By maintaining the ideal humidity, Boveda prevents mildew in a cigar humidor while also protecting cigars from drying out. With Boveda in your cigar humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor and a perfect smoke from every cigar.

Looking for the best cigar humidor?

The Boveda Humidor reimagines traditional cigar care by removing the guesswork and maintenance. Simple. Elegant. Precise. Your only task is to enjoy.

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Episode features: Jon Huber, Crowned Heads and Tim Ozgener, Oz Family Cigars

Both boutique cigar brands share a heritage over CAO, the cigar company founded by the late Cano Aret Ozgener in Nashville in the 1990s. (Cano was Tim’s father.)

Oz Family Cigars of today upholds the family's craft with Turkish-named blends, such as Firsat and Karatoba. Crowned Heads specializes in small-batch blends, such as Four Kicks and Jericho Hill.

Interview by Boveda’s Box Press Hosts Nate Beck and JP Awad.

What is Boveda? Boveda patented 2-way humidity control for storing premium cigars. Aging cigars with Boveda is the easiest and most effective way to preserve their quality, flavors, aroma, and integrity. By maintaining the ideal humidity, Boveda prevents mildew in a cigar humidor while also protecting cigars from drying out. With Boveda in your cigar humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor and a perfect smoke from every cigar.

Looking for the best cigar humidor? Check out the only humidor built to work with Boveda packs, the Boveda Humidor. The Boveda Humidor reimagines traditional cigar care. It’s simple. No guesswork. No maintenance. No humidity problems. Your only task is to enjoy.

Highlights:

00:00 Welcome to Box Press by Boveda

00:50 Cigar legends & stories

04:08 How Boveda got started

05:17 Boveda makes Viva for cannabis curing and storage

09:36 History of Crowned Heads cigars

15:00 History of OZ Family Cigars

32:01 What cigars are smokers liking right now

38:35 Why foodies should try cigars

42:57 Steps of making a good cigar

44:37 What not to do in retirement

47:12 Funny story: bring out the "ADULT" pipes

49:34 Funny story: Timmy stuck in kindergarten

01:03:33 Humidity for cigars in dry climates

01:05:25 Find a mentor

01:07:35 What will be your legacy?

Following his own mental health crisis, Adam Levine founded the League of Fat Bastards Cigars. The boutique Nicaraguan cigar brand gives away 40% of its profits to men's mental health initiatives; hosts events where men can get real about their lives; and encourages intentional discussions about mental health over cigars.

Interview by Drew Emmer at PCA 2024, the preeminent event for premium cigar and pipe industry.

What is Boveda? League Of Fat Bastards Cigars recommends Boveda 2-way humidity control for wherever you store cigars. Boveda preserves the flavor and character of premium cigars by keeping them at ideal humidity. Boveda prevents cigars from drying out and mold growth. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor and a perfect smoke from every cigar.

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00:00 This is Box Press

00:24 How did the League of Fat Bastards Cigars get its name?

00:45 Creating space for men to chew the fat

01:23 Organize cigar events with celebs and athletes to normalize mental health struggles

01:47 LOFB Cigars gives back 40% of profits to men's mental health groups

02:15 Using cigar smoking as therapy

03:10 Living in London in the heyday of Cuban Cigars

03:34 Adam Levine had a severe mental breakdown

04:46 Create a movement to help men live their best lives

05:16 Only cigar brand produced over Zoom?

05:51 The Goldilocks cigar blend, Serie L made in Nicaragua

06:40 League of Fat Bastards is an everyman cigar on purpose

07:06 What cigar should your first cigar be?

07:26 Discover the joy of cigars and provide an opportunity for men to open up emotionally

09:20 Why did this happen FOR me?

10:56 LOFB Cigars packaged with Boveda

11:50 Reusing Boveda packets from cigar boxes

12:22 Keeping cigars at the perfect humidity maintains their condition

13:13 If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988

This vintage 1800s Wisconsin cigar brand has a new life thanks to owners Mike Gehm, Keith Archiquette, and Dylan Masse. The trio blends cigar that they love, and it turns out a lot cigar smokers love Lovely Cigars, too. Hear more about this boutique cigar brand that produces Elegante X2 Ain't They Lovely Cigar, The Bay City Cigar, and the No. 162.

Interview by Drew Emmer at PCA 2024, the preeminent event for premium cigar and pipe industry.

00:00 This is Box Press

01:36 First 2 years of a new business are rocky

03:16 Gotta have a quality cigar, good marketing, and good relationship with tobacco shops

04:27 Founders are regular cigar palate people

05:00 Lovely Cigar brand is from the 1800s out of Green Bay, Wisconsin

05:29 No.162 Lovely Cigar

05:35 The new Lovely's Bay City Cigar

06:19 Converting a great idea into tobacco stores adopting cigar lines

12:41 What's ham-and-egging it?

13:51 A delicious cigar to try

18:57 Storing cigars in a Boveda Humidor Bag keeps cigars from disintegrating

19:22 Cigar guys share cigars and share cigar recommendations

20:17 Lovely Cigars protected by Boveda on the way to and while in Las Vegas

What is Boveda? Cigar makers like Lovely Cigars recommend Boveda 2-way humidity control for wherever you store cigars. Boveda preserves the flavor and character of premium cigars by keeping them at ideal humidity. Keep cigars well-humidified with Boveda B69 packets in your humidor. Boveda prevents cigars from drying out and mold growth. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor and a perfect smoke from every Lovely Cigar.

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Domain Cigars is the crest of the third wave of cigar making. Fully vertically integrated. Craft. Innovative. If they can't produce a cigar, they won't make it anymore.

This new guy in town was developed by Daniel Lance and his business partner, Esteban Disla, a master blender who has created cigars for 30 cigar companies. Domain will change the way you see cigars, including a new way to package cigars with Boveda 2-way humidity control. Lance only uses Boveda to keep his cigars, like Domain's new Neutron and Negentropy tasting and smoking great.

Interview by Drew Emmer at PCA 2024, the preeminent event for premium cigar and pipe industry.

00:00 This is Box Press

00:43 Esteban Disla experienced cigar man

02:19 Third wave cigar maker is where the cigar industry is headed

02:27 First cigar wave = Cuba embargo

04:01 Second wave of cigars is like Starbucks is to coffee

05:33 Built Boveda into its cigar packaging

06:02 Boveda first integrated branding

06:59 Positioning Boveda at the foot of cigars

07:21 A cigar naturally dries out from the foot to the cap

08:38 Domain Neutron cigar's flavor notes

12:13 Lessons learned from Sylvia the cigar roller

14:18 People have begun valuing relationships post pandemic

14:52 If we can't produce that cigar, we won't make it anymore

16:49 Boveda branded cigar boxes

18:04 Boveda saves Fuente Añejo cigars

What is Boveda? Cigar makers like Domain recommend Boveda 2-way humidity control for wherever you store cigars. Boveda preserves the flavor and character of premium cigars by keeping them at ideal humidity. Use Boveda B84 packets to season your wood humidor before adding cigars. And then keep cigars well-humidified with Boveda B69 packets in your humidor. Boveda prevents cigars from drying out and mold growth. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor and a perfect smoke from every cigar.

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Unlike a bad guy, his Maduro cigar won't kick you in the head. Discover Porto Real, actor Alex Estrella's boutique cigar brand. Porto Real cigars are tasty Dominican and Nicaragua blends that are affordable. Cigars are from $8 to $12.

When playing a ne'er-do-well in a film or series, Alex would often smoke a cigar. (Hey, cigar smokers are not so bad!) So it's natural that the actor parlayed his love of smokes into a cigar biz. Alex and Boveda's Drew Emmer talk cigar storage and more at PCA 2024, the preeminent event for premium cigar and pipe industry.

00:00 This is Box Press

00:01 This IS the actor/producer Alex Estrella

01:29 The actor who has a cigar brand and the cigar brand run by an actor

02:31 Started in cigars when he started acting for TV

03:05 Sampling the Porto Real Maduro cigar

03:44 Maduro cigar that's not going to kick you in the head

05:07 Living la vida loca

06:02 A cigar is a moment of time spent with a friend

06:18 Estrella watch Porto Real cigar edition based on his late dad's watch

08:51 Why Boveda for cigars?

11:15 Cigars don't have to be too expensive to be good

What is Boveda? Cigar makers recommend Boveda 2-way humidity control wherever you store cigars. Boveda preserves the flavor and character of premium cigars by keeping them at ideal humidity. Use Boveda B84 packets to season your wood humidor before adding cigars. And then keep cigars well-humidified with Boveda B69 packets in your humidor. Boveda prevents cigars from drying out and mold growth. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor and a perfect smoke from every cigar.

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Does the size of a cigar matter? Sure does for PDR founder Abe Flores. Find out if he prefers fatter stogies versus shorter, slimmer cigars. Then get cigar recommendations from this award-winning master blender.

Looking for an accessible Cubanesque cigar? PDR (Puro Dominican Republic) blends Cuban traditions with boutique modern manufacturing . The cigar makers employ a complex tobacco rolling technique that originated in Cuba called “entubado.” The cigar roller rolls each filler leaf into a straw shape to fit a greater number of filler leaves into a PDR cigar, which results in amazing air flow.

PDR's Flores talks with Boveda's Drew Emmer about protecting the condition of cigars at PCA 2024, the preeminent event for premium cigar and pipe industry.

00:00 This is Box Press

01:58 To buy instruments, I was selling cigars on the side

03:36 Abe Flores already knew tech and marketing, needed to learn cigars

04:23 Pinar del Rio, Cuba is where tobacco seeds are from

06:41 #1 PDR cigar: El Criollito

07:37 For My Humidor I Use Boveda

08:43 Boveda maintains the perfect humidity for cigars

10:00 Bad humidor, no Boveda is very bad for cigars

10:14 What's your favorite cigar?

10:31 PDR 10th Anniversary Millefleurs Corona cigar

11:06 Pepin Black Lancero cigar and 601 Green cigar

11:25 Fuente Añejo Shark cigar

What is Boveda? Master blenders recommend Boveda 2-way humidity control to protect cigars you store. Boveda preserves the flavor and character of premium cigars by keeping them at ideal humidity. Boveda humidor packets prevent cigars from drying out and mold growth. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor and a perfect smoke from every cigar.

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Cigar smokers in the Pacific Northwest, you made this Tampa cigar famous. Try the latest iteration of the Juan de Fuca cigar blended by Serafin de Cuba.

Fourth generation cigar maker Arnoldo Serafin talks with Boveda's Drew Emmer about reviving forgotten cigar brands at PCA 2024, the preeminent event for premium cigar and pipe industry.

00:00 This is Box Press

00:09 Juan de Fuca cigars packaged with Boveda

00:31 What is a Juan de Fuca cigar?

00:47 Strait of Juan de Fuca in Pacific Northwest

01:38 Why smoke a closed foot cigar

01:56 Don Ramon 1917 Series cigar—cigar fit for a BOSS! Created to honor patriarch, Don Ramon Serafin, Jr.

02:18 How did you fall in love with cigars?

04:23 Sweeter cigar, medium that's not too strong, not too harsh

04:34 I'm a sucker for Cameroon wrappers

06:00 How many fourth generation cigar makers are there?

06:31 History of Tampa and cigars

07:04 Prince of Wales cigars (Principe de Gales cigars)

What is Boveda? Generations of cigar makers recommend Boveda 2-way humidity control to protect cigars you store. Boveda preserves the flavor and character of premium cigars by keeping them at ideal humidity. Boveda humidor packets prevent cigars from drying out and mold growth. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor and a perfect smoke from every cigar.

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Brizard & Co. makes premium cigar accessories from exotic woods and genuine leather. Manufacturing in Southern California allows Brizard & Co. to control the quality of their woodwork, leather work, and metal work.

Founder of Brizard & Co., Cyril Brizard talks proper cigar storage with Boveda's Drew Emmer at PCA 2024, the preeminent event for premium cigar and pipe industry.

00:00 This is Box Press

01:05 People connect over cigars

01:37 Brizard & Co. makes no mass produced humidors

03:17 Southern California maker of high-end humidors, cigar cases, and lighters

03:48 Brizard & Co. golf cigar collection

04:09 Brizard & Co. luxury cowboy cigar collection

06:09 From luxury toiletry cases to high-end cigar accessories

06:37 ...but I travel with my cigars in a Ziploc® bag

10:58 First limited-edition luxury cigar case for OpusX for Carlito Fuente

13:13 New Limited-Edition Fuente Black Pink cigar case

14:46 Brizard & Co. airflow humidors designed for using Boveda to control humidity for cigars

What is Boveda? Humidor makers, like Brizard & Co. recommend Boveda 2-way humidity control wherever you store cigars. Boveda preserves the flavor and character of premium cigars by keeping them at ideal humidity. Use Boveda B84 packets to season your wood humidor before adding cigars. And then keep cigars well-humidified with Boveda B69 packets in your humidor. Boveda prevents cigars from drying out and mold growth. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor and a perfect smoke from every cigar.

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Sans Pareil is pronounced sahn-pah-rehy. (BTW, Boveda is pronounced boh-veh-dah.)

Sans Pareil is French and translates to "without equal or unparalleled." Fitting for four lines of ultra-premium cigars that command $38 to $100 a stick.

Should you save a Sans Pareil for a special occasion? Or work celebratory sticks into your cigar rotation? If you smoke luxury cigars regularly, do they lose their panache?

David J. Swinburne, CEO and co-founder of Sans Pareil cigars talks luxury cigars and new releases with Boveda's Drew Emmer at PCA 2024, the preeminent event for premium cigar and pipe industry.

00:00 This is Box Press

00:12 NEW Green line of Sans Pareil Cigars

01:51 Shout out to the Cedar Room Fine Cigars & Lounge, Scottsdale, Arizona

02:54 Re-release of Super Lancero in the Sans Pareil Gold line

04:48 New Sans Pareil Toro cigar, The Jeddo

05:09 What Sans Pareil cigars should a new cigar smoker try?

05:54 Sans Pareil cigars origin story

07:41 How the wrong humidity affects cigars—Sans Pareil cigars are packaged with Boveda

09:51 What's next for Sans Pareil cigars?

What is Boveda? Luxury cigar brands like Sans Pareil protect blends with Boveda 2-way humidity control—that brown pack that you find in the box with your cigars. Boveda preserves the flavor and character of premium cigars by keeping them at ideal humidity. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor and a perfect smoke from every cigar.

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A whole lotta smart cigar storage in this one. Along with its popular 80-count model, CigarBros personal humidors are now available in 4 new sizes to keep 5, 10, 20, and 30 cigars.

CigarBros founder Remon Mansour announced that retailers, like the online wine merchant, Wooden Cork are now carrying a prefilled CigarBros personal humidor. This heavy-duty black foam cigar vault is reusable but comes prefilled with premium cigars, like Oliva, Romeo Y Julieta, Acid, and more.

Find out about how this family-owned humidor biz has taken off since CigarBros patented a stand-alone climate-controlled humidor to keep cigars fresh and well stocked for non-traditional cigar sellers, like gas stations, convenience stores, liquor stores, lounges, casinos, golf courses, etc.

Remon talks to Boveda's Drew Emmer at PCA 2024, the preeminent event for premium cigar and pipe industry.

00:00 This is Box Press

00:31 Luck is when hard work meets opportunity

00:57 Designed a stand-alone climate-controlled humidor for non-traditional cigar retailers

03:17 Easy-to-use humidor that you don't have to season

04:13 Airtight, waterproof affordable cigar humidor

05:14 Soon to be available in 5 sizes to hold 5 cigars, 10, 20, 30 80

06:11 New branded personal humidor that's prefilled with cigars and Boveda

08:33 No more dry, damaged online cigars

09:54 Wooden Cork online retailer carries cigar filled CigarBros personal humidors

11:47 Making it easy for people to store cigars at home

12:18 Finding affordable multiple personal humidors (great gift for cigar smokers)

16:13 When do you replace Boveda? Every 3 months

What is Boveda? Successful cigar storage starts with Boveda 2-way humidity control—that brown pack that you find in the box with your cigars. Boveda preserves the flavor and character of premium cigars by keeping them at ideal humidity. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars from drying out. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor and a perfect smoke from every cigar.

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UberLuxury cigars are a new segment of premium cigars created by Jeremiah Meerapfel. His family's legendary Meerapfel Cameroon tobacco is touted as the most exclusive wrapper in the world. This fifth generation cigar man talks how his family evolved cigar smokers beyond Cubans toward New World Cigars (AKA cigars originating from any country that isn't Cuba!). Meerapfel and Boveda's Drew Emmer talk cigars and Boveda at PCA 2024, the preeminent event for premium cigar and pipe industry.

00:00 This is Box Press

02:40 Responsibilities come with being the patriarch of a family, a company

04:33 Amassment is a word

06:34 Combatting Cuban cigars with non-Cuban New World cigars

08:00 Cigars followed the same trajectory as wine

08:55 Sad that my father isn't next to me

13:32 How the cigar craft has changed over 20 years

16:07 Say NO to big cigar ring gauges

17:15 Wrapper is the most expensive part of a cigar

20:40 Pricing Meerapfel cigars created mayhem in the company

35:33 There's magic fairy dust in handcrafted premium cigars

37:20 If you want to smoke a perfect cigar, store it first with Boveda

What is Boveda? Premium and UberLuxury cigar brands like Meerapfel Cigar protect blends with Boveda 2-way humidity control—that brown pack that you find in the box with your cigars. Boveda preserves the flavor and character of premium cigars by keeping them at ideal humidity. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars from drying out. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor and a perfect smoke from every cigar.

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Mo reveals a new release for Patina Cigars! Founder of Patina Cigars, Mo Maali believes a cigar is a two-hour vacation, a cost-effective psychiatrist session, and a barrier-breaker. Cigars ARE the best way to bring people together, including Mo and Boveda's Drew Emmer at PCA 2024, the preeminent event for premium cigar and pipe industry.

00:00 This is Box Press

00:14 A COVID podcast that launched Patina Cigars

01:30 NEW RELEASE: Patina Oro de Nicaragua cigar

02:17 Unique cigar wrapper to try

03:07 Dream of owning your own cigar line?

04:27 Nicaraguan American supplies tobacco—shout out to cigar makers Raul Disla and Gus Cura

05:06 Giving Boveda a try when you store cigars

05:48 Shout out to James Brown of Black Label Trading

09:39 Patina represents age and beauty

17:14 New to cigars? Or so-so on Connecticuts? Pick up a Patina Connecticut cigar

What is Boveda? Boutique cigar brands like Patina Cigars protect blends with Boveda 2-way humidity control—that brown pack that you find in the box with your cigars. Boveda preserves the flavor and character of premium cigars by keeping them at ideal humidity. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars from drying out. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor and a perfect smoke from every cigar.

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Foundation is no longer making the El Güegüense cigar nor the original Wise Man Maduro blend. In their place, find out what Nicholas Melillo, Foundation founder has in store for lovers of this popular boutique brand of thoughtfully blended, hand-rolled cigars.

See what's new for Foundation cigars with Boveda's Drew Emmer at PCA 2024, the preeminent event for premium cigar and pipe industry.

00:00 This is Box Press

00:12 Nick Melillo riffs on Robert Caldwell

02:58 Connecticut gets a bad rap

04:32 Shout out to Foundation's Olmec cigars and Cigar Jones, Minnetonka, Minnesota

06:01 Hiphop and cigars

07:01 Foundation music video by The Reminders filmed in A.J. Fernandez factory, on the fields

08:01 Worked cigar retail in Hamden, Connecticut

08:26 Discontinuing El Güegüense cigar

09:56 New Foundation cigars The Wise Man Maduro and Corojo

15:57 PCA 2025 trade show April 11-14 in New Orleans

16:04 Foundation Cigar's 10th anniversary is coming

What is Boveda? Boutique cigar brands like Foundation Cigar Co. protect blends with Boveda 2-way humidity control—that brown pack that you find in the box with your cigars. Boveda preserves the flavor and character of premium cigars by keeping them at ideal humidity. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor and a perfect smoke from every cigar.

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After running Caldwell Cigar Co., for a decade, Robert Caldwell and co-founder, Juan Jaramillo sold the company to Laudisi Enterprises. How will your favorite Caldwell cigars, like Blind Man's Bluff and Anastasia be affected? Find out directly from Robert himself.

By acquiring the boutique cigar brand, Laudisi is branching out from the premium pipes and pipe tobacco arenas. Catch the whole story with Boveda's Drew Emmer at PCA 2024, the preeminent event for premium cigar and pipe industry.

00:00 This is Box Press

00:33 Caldwell Cigar founders sell their cigar company

03:14 Smoking the Caldwell Long Live The Queen Maduro

04:34 How do you go from being an owner-operated business to not?

07:46 Is Robert Caldwell still running Caldwell cigars?

08:56 What's you sweet spot?

10:40 Video bomb by Nicholas Melillo, Foundation Cigar Co.

What is Boveda? Boutique cigars like Caldwells protect blends with Boveda 2-way humidity control—that brown pack that you find in the box with your cigars. Boveda preserves the flavor and character of premium cigars by keeping them at ideal humidity. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor and a perfect smoke from every cigar.

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Connoisseurs of fine wines who love cigars, this cigar talk is for you. Get in the know on Somm's limited-release boutique cigars.

Somm is short for sommelier. Somm's lines are named after wines and blended to tap into your palate for wine and cigars. BDX is Red Bordeaux. BDX Blanc is White Bordeaux. Rioja Blend is inspired by the eponymous Spanish wine region. And the Premier Cru - Limited Edition is a rarified 3,000 release of cigars for wine lovers.

Who knew sommeliers (pro wine experts) are also schooled in cigar tasting? Pick up 3 tips on how to taste your cigars better from Vlad Stojanov, founder of Somm Cigars.

Hosted by Boveda's Drew Emmer at PCA 2024, the preeminent event for premium cigar and pipe industry.

00:00 This is Box Press

00:22 How to correctly light a cigar AKA toast the foot of your cigar

00:37 Light the edges of your cigar first

03:33 First cigar? Cuban Punch Punch

05:37 Somm Cigars has 3 limited-production cigar blends

08:24 Great gift for cigar lovers: THE CIGAR, FROM SOIL TO SOUL by Didier Houvenaghel

10:29 Why you retrohale a cigar

17:18 Train your palate to taste cigar better

23:25 5-pack cigar bundle

25:40 Is a big cigar better than two shorter cigars?

27:49 Somm Cigars use rare Honduran Broadleaf

34:19 Which RH is right for your cigars?

35:08 Does a cigar's humidity affect how it smokes?

What is Boveda? Premium cigars like Somm Cigars protect their blends with Boveda 2-way humidity control—that brown pack that you find in the box with your cigars. Boveda preserves the flavor and character of premium cigars by keeping them at ideal humidity. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor and a perfect smoke from every cigar.

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Who are you gonna call to save a massive cigar collection you have to take possession of in a few weeks? Find what Michael Herklots did as he takes you through launching his storied cigar brand, Ferio Tego. Ferio Tego is behind Elegancia and Generoso cigars and the cigar maker that brought back best-selling legendary cigar lines, including Metropolitan.

Michael is the co-founder of Ferio Tego. He sat down with Drew Emmer, Boveda's guru of strategic relationships at PCA 2024, the preeminent event for premium cigar and pipe industry.

00:00 This is Box Press

00:09 What cigar is Drew smoking? Ferio Tego 2023 Elegancia cigar

06:12 Ferio Tego cigar launch

06:38 Cigar lines predate the company

09:48 Only 5 guys in the room could pull this off

11:56 Cigar retailer, now a cigar brand owner

14:16 Reach back and lend a hand up

18:00 What's a boutique cigar brand?

18:57 What does Ferio Tego mean?

19:39 How many cigar brands does Ferio Tego have?

20:39 Michael Herklots invited to cigar icons' Boveda For My Humidor

20:58 Ferio Tego 5-pack cigar is coming back!

21:49 Michael's first paid gig as a drummer in Boston was at a Fuente cigar event

22:16 Every cigar I own is protected by Boveda

22:38 Need help with cigar humidity, who you gonna call?

23:21 What Ferio Tego cigar to try first

What is Boveda? Storied cigars brands like Ferio Tego protect their blends with Boveda 2-way humidity control—that brown pack that you find in the box with your cigars. Boveda preserves the flavor and character of premium cigars by keeping them at ideal humidity. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor and a perfect smoke from every cigar.

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It's like having a smoke in a cigar lounge WITH 5 CIGAR NOTABLES. Light up you best celebratory cigar (perhaps La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull, rated #1 cigar of 2016 by Cigar Aficionado, BTW?) for this virtual smoke sesh featuring:

- Cigar Aficionado Hall of Famer Litto Gomez, Co-owner of La Flor Dominicana (LFD)

- Tony Gomez, LFD Vice President

- Sean Knutsen, Boveda CEO

- Tim Swail, Boveda Executive VP of Sales

- Drew Emmer, Guru of Strategic Relationships

One of the top premium cigar brands, LFD creates some of the strongest smoking profiles and full-flavored Dominican cigars around. LFD is known for its consistency thanks to the cigar maker's vertical integration—from farming its own tobacco to producing its own cigars in its own factory. LFD's highly skilled artisanal cigar rollers produce distinctive cigar shapes and limited-edition designs.

Recorded at PCA 2024, the preeminent event for premium cigar and pipe industry.

00:00 This is Box Press

08:28 What's it like to be Litto Gomez's son?

13:00 Creating a successful cigar business from nothing

20:31 Litto Gomez knew nothing about cigars when he started in the cigar business

20:54 Versace silk shirts, gold chains and Dominican cigars

24:59 Litto and Ines Gomez cold called cigar stores

29:31 The cigar brand that didn't grow during the 1990s cigar boom

32:40 You'll know you made it when you don't pay the bill

35:06 A cigar maker is only as good as your last cigar

37:58 $100 cigar—what a cigar should cost

38:23 LFD Cameroon Cabinet #3

42:09 Creating the world's first cigar NFT and Alex Martinez of Mane Street Cigars

46:42 The Cigar Merchant in Atlanta was an early adopter of LFD cigars

50:53 Tony surprised Litto Gomez with a 70th birthday party on the eve of the 2024 PCA Show

56:58 Litto Gomez made his own vacuum chamber

1:00 Litto Gomez talks about his dad's factory accident

1:08 Tale of two different perspectives on life

1:14 LFD cigars and Boveda 2-way humidity control

What is Boveda? Legendary cigars brands like LFD protect their blends with Boveda 2-way humidity control—that brown pack that you find in the box with your cigars. Boveda preserves the flavor and character of premium cigars by keeping them at ideal humidity. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor and a perfect smoke from every cigar.

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Casa 1910—THE Cinco De Mayo cigar of choice!

Add this cigar trip to your bucket list: Miami, Florida, Cinco De Mayo (Cinco De Dade!) for tequila and Casa 1910's new Mexigars—affordable bundled cigars that “encapsulate the essence of Mexico, using diverse seeds, tobaccos, and fermentations to create unique flavor profiles.”

Manolo Santiago, co-founder of Casa 1910 cigars joins Boveda's Drew Emmer to discuss Mexico's storied tobacco history. Learn about Casa 1910's premium aged cigars, too, which are named after heroes, sheroes, and events celebrating the Mexican Revolution.

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01:05 La Coronela cigar has a lot of flavor transitions

02:58 What's it like to start a new cigar company?

03:33 Mexico has amazing tobacco

03:49 Manolo is from Jalisco, Mexico—the land of tequila and Mariachi

05:04 3 Casa 1910 premium cigar lines

06:02 What's a Mexigar, the tasty affordable Mexican cigar?

08:18 Soldaderas were women who participated in the Mexican Revolution

10:28 Cinco de Mayo in Miami with Reserva de la Familia

11:02 Casa 1910 Experience

13:15 Keeping Casa 1910 cigars at the ideal humidity with Boveda 2-way humidity control

What is Boveda? Premium cigars brands like Casa 1910 protect their blends with Boveda 2-way humidity control—that brown pack that you find in the box with your cigars. Boveda preserves the flavor and character of premium cigars by keeping them at ideal humidity. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor and a perfect smoke from every cigar.

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What is Boveda? Craft cigars brands and big name cigar companies protect their blends with Boveda 2-way humidity control—that brown pack that you find in the box with your cigars. Boveda preserves the flavor and character of premium cigars by keeping them at ideal humidity. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor and a perfect smoke from every cigar.

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00:17 How tobacco seeds are started

00:30 What do tobacco seeds look like?

00:38 How do you plant tobacco?

00:49 Staking fresh tobacco leaves

01:21 See inside a fire-cured tobacco barn in Tennessee

03:05 Every piece of wood holds generations of memories

03:56 You're not a man until you've had a man's **** in your face

04:17 See where tobacco was processed and auctioned off

05:45 Loose leaf floors are now full of antiques bought with tobacco money

In the D.R., the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation (CFCF) has funded the creation of a 23-acre campus with a K-12 school, community kitchen, medical and dental clinics, sports facilities, an organic farm and fishery, and local infrastructure improvements for the region.

Tony Kattengell, vice president of sales and marketing for The LEAGUE and Dellas Edmisten Jr, global technical manager for Infinera represent CFCF in this interview with Boveda's Drew Emmer.

Learn how to give your time, talents, and tax deductible donations to improve the lives of people who create your cigars, visit https://cf-cf.org/ways-to-donate/. Boveda is a proud contributor to the CFCF.

What is Boveda? Luxury and craft cigars brands protect their blends with Boveda 2-way humidity control—that brown pack that you find in the box with your cigars. Boveda preserves the flavor and character of premium cigars by keeping them at ideal humidity. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor and a perfect smoke from every cigar.

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00:30 This is Box Press

02:14 Bring two rival communities together in the D.R.

02:45 First step to help children in need—educate their parents

03:11 Happy Montesino Monday!

07:12 We're changing lives by breaking the chain of poverty

09:07 The first thing CFFC worked on was providing clean water

12:41 It's not about the cigars, it's about the people

13:13 Arturo Sandoval heading musical arts

14:21 Motivation gets you started, discipline keeps you going

14:49 We're building leaders, not followers

15:12 How to contribute talent, time, and money to the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation

What is Boveda? Luxury and craft cigars brands protect their blends with Boveda 2-way humidity control—that brown pack that you find in the box with your cigars. Boveda preserves the flavor and character of premium cigars by keeping them at ideal humidity. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor and a perfect smoke from every cigar.

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Boveda's Drew Emmer interviewed Brandon to delve into these D.R. cigars created for flavor, not strength.

What is Boveda? Large and small cigars brands protect their blends with Boveda 2-way humidity control—that brown pack that you find in the box with your cigars. Boveda preserves the flavor and character of premium cigars by keeping them at ideal humidity. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor and perfect smoke from every cigar.

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01:16 Apostate's Deseret cigar

01:58 Cigar makers met at Beehive Cigars in Salt Lake City

02:18 Apostate's Zarahemla cigar AKA that Z cigar

02:51 Jochy Blanco cigars

03:34 Utah cigar brand reference to Mormon mythology

09:59 Why a Candela shouldn’t just be a St. Patrick’s Day novelty cigar

12:11 Best selling Apostate cigar is the Deseret

13:58 There's no bad cigar—that's not for me, but I know somebody who would love it

16:58 "It's not about the cigar, it's about what the cigar does."

18:17 What were Brandon's cigar go-tos at Beehive Cigars?

20:58 Where's Apostate isn't doing multiple sizes per tobacco blend

21:39 A good draw makes all the difference in the world

Boveda's Drew Emmer talks cigars and Green Bay with two of Lovely's owners, Keith Archiquette and Dylan Masse, who along with Mike Gehm developed the Elegante X2 Ain't They Lovely stick and the No. 162, which is an homage cigar to union workers. Lovely Cigars are hand rolled in Nicaraguan.

What is Boveda? Large and small cigars brands protect their blends with Boveda 2-way humidity control—that brown pack that you find in the box with your cigars. Boveda preserves the flavor and character of premium cigars by keeping them at ideal humidity. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor and perfect smoke from every cigar.

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03:50 Lovely Cigars brought an old cigar brand back to life

04:19 The Green Bay cigar brand is available in 14 states

04:27 What's the Elegante X2 Ain't They Lovely like?

06:10 Cigar company was created sitting at a picnic table and smoking cigars with friends

07:16 Give us a good draw because we don't want to work to smoke a cigar

09:29 Shout out to Stogies on Grand, cigar shop in St. Paul, Minnesota

10:28 No. 162 Cigar named after UA 162, United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry, which started in Green Bay

12:17 Boveda encourages upstart cigar brands

14:52 We're selling the history of U.S. cigar making

16:05 Growing tobacco in Wisconsin

16:38 When in town, the visit Neville Public Museum to learn more about Wisconsin cigar making

What is Boveda? Premium cigars brands protect their blends with Boveda 2-way humidity control—that brown pack that you find in the box with your cigars. Boveda preserves the flavor and character of premium cigars by keeping them at ideal humidity. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor and perfect smoke from every cigar.

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01:09 Creating the first All-Nicaraguan blend—El Güegüense cigar

01:45 Smoking a Foundation Olmec Cigar

03:09 Do you put a cigar in the blue flame of a lighter?

04:09 Are you supposed to puff on a cigar a lot?

04:25 Low humidity changes how a cigar smokes, burns and tastes

05:43 Nick Melillo worked at a cigar shop through college

07:41 How Nick Melillo met, started blending tobacco and making cigars with Jonathan Drew, Drew Estate Cigars

18:37 How do you say El Güegüense cigar?

19:54 Are Nicaraguan cigars good?

23:35 Why is tobacco grown in Connecticut?

25:31 What's does the Foundation Cigar logo mean?

28:30 What cigars does Nick Melillo smoke most out from his own brand?

30:19 Olmec Cigar honors the first cigar smokers

32:07 Foundation packaging complements the tobacco blends

33:01 How can tobacco shops get new customers?

34:06 How to make you first cigar experience a good one

34:56 Joe Rogan and Foundation Cigars' Joe Rogan Special Cigar Blend

35:25 Cigar smoking brings people together

Learn more about:

Nicaragua's El Güegüense here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UtXF9uRB-s

Olmec civilization: https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/olmec-civilization/

Blended and hand rolled in New York City, West Side Story cigars are a collaboration between Martinez Cigar Factory and Amendola Family Cigars.

Rob Gagner interviews Owner of Martinez Cigar Factory, Jesus Martinez, and Co-owners of Amendola Family Cigars, Jeff Amendola and Chris Monaco.

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00:30 This is Box Press

00:45 Shopping for cigars in NYC? Visit Martinez Cigar Factory, 171 W 29th St off of West Side Hwy

01:14 Made the Hangry for Luxury Cigar Club

01:29 First generation cigar blender, Jeffrey Amendola, founder and co-owner of Amendola Family Cigar Co.

02:19 Learned how to roll in Miami's Ybor City

03:19 Creating the West Side Story cigar

04:05 Toast to the NYC cigar with Jeffrey Amendola and Chris Monaco

04:19 Why is it called the West Side Story cigar?

04:46 Box of cigars with two different kinds of cigars inside

05:28 Choice your weapon—baseball bat cigar or knife cigar

05:47 NYC cigar release party

What is Boveda? Premium cigars brands like Quesada protect their blends with Boveda 2-way humidity control—that brown pack that you find in the box with your cigars. Boveda preserves the flavor and character of premium cigars by keeping them at ideal humidity. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor and perfect smoke from every cigar.

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00:30 This is Box Press

02:07 Where can you buy Boveda in Madrid, Spain?

02:30 Why store cigars with Boveda

03:23 Connection happens over a cigar

05:17 Watch Manuel Quesada's For My Humidor here: https://vimeo.com/738759303

05:37 Raquel Quesada is the first woman featured in a Boveda For My Humidor ad

06:41 The Quesada cigar that's not your typical Connecticut

08:11 Release of the Casa Magna XV Anniversary

11:45 Where can you find a Quesada Salomon Oktoberfest cigar

NEW! JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS. Check out the affordable Personal Humidor on the CigarBros website. Practical cigar storage for the cigar lover in your life.

What is Boveda? Cigar retailers preserve the flavor and character of their hand-rolled cigars with CigarBros Commercial Humidor. At home, use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast, or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor from every cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Age and store premium cigars with Boveda in your humidor. No humidor? Pick up a Boveda Humidor Bag for easy, portable cigar storage.

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00:30 This is Box Press

04:54 How retailers can keep cigars fresh

06:27 Stand-alone humidor changes how and where you buy cigars

07:25 Buy cigars from a self-contained humidor in a liquor store, convenience store, gas station, casinos, hotel, golf course, etc.

09:18 How to buy a cigar if you're a new cigar smoker

10:30 If someone has a bad first cigar experience, it's game over

11:25 Getting started with cigars

15:46 Does this take business away from brick-and-mortar cigar stores?

21:01 Try Boveda Humidor bags once to keep your cigars in perfect condition

21:50 Cigar gift bag that's a portable travel humidor

23:36 How to store cigars at home without the hassle—CigarBros Personal Humidor, which comes preloaded with Boveda

There's also a bi-monthly subscription of limited-edition blends developed by the club called Cigar Club Customs. Or sign up for a quarterly premium subscription of high-end cigars via Cigar Club Black.

Cigar Club membership subscriptions make the perfect gift for a cigar lover in your life from new cigar smokers or aficionados.

Boveda's Drew Emmer interviews Cigar Club podcaster, host, David Pugh.

Why do cigar clubs package cigar shipments with Boveda?

The crew at Cigar Club wants you to experience the full flavor, aroma, and character of those cigars they vet for your subscription. Boveda keeps premium cigars at the ideal humidity, which preserves the nuances of the blends and protects the tobacco, so you'll enjoy a perfect smoke as soon as your cigars arrive.

Whether you store your cigars in a humidor, tupperdor, cooler, wineador, or humidor bag, use Boveda to protect your passion.

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00:30 This is Box Press

00:52 Origin story of Cigar Club

01:56 Shout out to former Bovedian, Ramsey Cronin, Cigar Club videographer

02:13 Is Cigar Club worth it?

03:50 Does Cigar Club send new cigars brands or just traditional blends?

04:11 Cigar Club Black is a quarterly premium cigar subscription

04:58 Sign up for a cigar subscriptions at cigarclub.com

05:17 Cigar Club Customs is a bi-monthly subscription featuring blends developed by Cigar Club

06:00 Why Cigar Club's podcaster, David Pugh only uses Boveda in his personal cigar humidor

07:16 Launched first AI-blended cigar, Havana Gold, perfected by TABACALERA LA iSLA's Hostos Fernandez for Cigar Club

Just fill out a quick cigar quiz, then choose how often you want to receive the mystery cigars—either every month or every two months. Each delivery is packaged with Boveda to protect the cigars' flavor and character. Cigar club gift subscriptions are available for the cigar lover in your life.

Rob Gagner interviewed Standard & Twain's founder, Kellen Gorbett on location in Tennessee.

Why do cigar clubs package cigar shipments with Boveda?

The Standard & Twain cigar club ships your sticks with Boveda, so you can experience the full flavor, aroma, and character of each blind taste test. Boveda keeps premium cigars at the ideal humidity, which preserves the nuances of the blends and protects the tobacco, so you'll enjoy a perfect smoke as soon as your cigars arrive.

Whether you store your cigars in a humidor, tupperdor, cooler, wineador, or humidor bag, use Boveda to protect your passion.

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00:30 This is Box Press

03:54 What's a sharp cigar?

09:32 Is marketing, branding, and labels changing cigars?

10:37 Origin story of Standard & Twain Cigar Club

11:59 When you blind smoke a cigar, you have to focus on what's happening

15:26 Does price influence how much you enjoy a cigar?

17:33 What affects a cigar's price?

17:44 S&T highlights a cigar factory in factory-reveal shipment

20:43 "Concerning Tobacco" by Mark Twain

23:06 "Cigar Aficionado" blind cigar tastings

23:53 You scan the QR code on the cigar to see what you smoked

26:44 Cigar reveal

29:07 Have you ever recycled a cigar?

With those curated cigars, you'll receive tasting notes, pairing notes, and stories of how those cigars came to be, plus personal insights from the cigar blenders who created the month's selection. You'll join thousands of Privada members who share a similar cigar experience each month, then connect about it online.

Boveda's Drew Emmer interviews Privada Cigar Club founder, Brian Desind.

Why do cigar clubs package cigar shipments with Boveda?

Not only does Privada Cigar Club age its cigars with Boveda, it ships your cigars with the cigar protection, too. Brian Desind wants you to experience the full flavor, aroma, and character of Privada's curated rare cigars. Boveda keeps premium cigars at the ideal humidity, which preserves the nuances of the blends and protects the tobacco, so you'll enjoy a perfect smoke as soon as your cigars arrive.

Whether you store your cigars in a humidor, tupperdor, cooler, wineador, or humidor bag, use Boveda to protect your passion.

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A cigar club membership subscription makes the perfect gift for a cigar lover in your life.

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00:30 This is Box Press

00:46 Privada Cigar Club started with a downsizing and a cross-country move

02:23 "This guy just wants free cigars."

03:47 People didn't know the value of limited-edition cigars

08:07 Friends are people who get to know you and still like you.

09:27 No membership tiers at Privada Cigar Club—everyone gets 3 cigars a month

10:17 Privada Method of aging and storing cigars with Boveda

10:51 As a Privada member, you get the full story on the cigars—why it was made, who it was made by, tasting notes, pairing notes, and more

14:39 Privada's online community is a vibrant group of cigar lovers

15:46 Join Privada Cigar Club at privadacigarclub.com

16:45 Once Privada hits a certain membership number, it will close

17:57 Limited Cigar Association was created by Privada to encourage its members to buy limited-edition cigars at participating brick-and-mortar shops

BOVEDA CIGAR CLUB WEEK kicks off with Luxury Cigar Club. Choose among 4 tiers to have 3 to 5 cigars delivered to you every month—all shipped with Boveda cigar protection. Expect up-and-coming cigar brands; boutique artisanal cigars, such as Crowned Heads, Tatuaje, Foundation; and club exclusives, like the Viva La Vida Lancero or Choshi. Luxury is also the exclusive cigar club for Atabey cigars—some of the most Cubanesque cigars around today.

Boveda's Drew Emmer interviews Luxury Cigar Club co-founders, Ben Rotem and Chris Doyle.

Why do cigar clubs package cigar shipments with Boveda?

Luxury Cigar Club hand-picks the vitolas it sends to members every month. The founders want you to experience the full flavor, aroma, and character of those select cigars. Boveda keeps premium cigars at the ideal humidity, which preserves the nuances of the blends and protects the tobacco, so you'll enjoy a perfect smoke as soon as your cigars arrive.

Whether you store your cigars in a humidor, tupperdor, cooler, wineador, or humidor bag, use Boveda to protect your passion.

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00:59 Let's make some money doing what we love

02:19 We wanted to get a cigar club box that would excite us every month

03:55 Luxury Cigar Club is the only cigar club that works with Nelson Alfonso, known for brands such as Atabey and Byron

04:18 What do you get in each tier of Luxury Cigar Club membership?

05:30 Entry level membership tier: Core Line = 3 cigars per month

06:21 Mid membership tiers: Platinum and Palladium = 5 cigars per month

11:15 What do cigar brands think of cigar clubs?

12:10 Choshi, is a blend exclusive to Luxury Cigar Club

13:20 Viva La Vida Lancero was made especially for Luxury Cigar Club

14:27 Luxury Cigar Club shipments are packaged with Boveda to preserve the cigars

15:57 Available top membership tier: Sapphire = 5 Ultra Premium cigars

17:26 Diamond membership tier is wait-listed, features guaranteed aged, rare limited-edition cigars

17:57 Do cigar clubs close their membership if they're full?

21:20 Use coupon code Boveda on luxurycigarclub.com to get free shipping on the first month's cigar shipment

This cigar talk jumps from supporting troops with cigars to $70 Cubans, Robert Burns tubos, why foodies would love cigars, and how to keep cigars fresh while you travel.

CFW is a non-profit organization that sends cigar care packages filled with donated cigars and cigar accessories to troops who are in active war zones. Each care package is protected by Boveda, the brown 2-way humidity packs you put in a humidor to preserve cigars.

Find out how you can get cigars to the troops here: https://cigarsforwarriors.org/donate/

What is Boveda?

When you own a humidor, you need to make sure the cigars inside stay well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast, or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll get better flavor from a cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years.

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03:56 Sent 1.5 million cigars and counting to troops serving in active war zones

06:26 Matty stopped drinking but kept food, coffee, and cigars as his vices.

07:47 "We're gonna go up to Montreal. We're gonna drink Canadian beer. We're gonna smoke some Cuban cigars."

09:10 "When you learn what really goes into it a cigar, your respect grows."

11:40 Are you a boutique cigar chaser, like CFW's Trey Boring?

14:37 Why foodies would love cigars

15:20 Smoking a cigar calms you

16:44 Cigar smoking is inclusive

17:18 How important cigars are to U.S. service men and women

18:24 "Well if I have a bad day, I can go sit on the couch, you know, eat a whole bag of Cool Ranch Doritos..."

20:17 Cigars dry out without Boveda in the bags

21:30 "My cigars need to be humidified, give me a Boveda."

21:45 You don't need a humidor, use a humidor bag preloaded with Boveda

24:46 You'll never recharge your humidor again if you use Boveda in your humidor

Just to establish the hierarchy of this Nicaraguan cigar maker: Oveja Negra (AKA black sheep) cigar brand family begets Black Works Studio and All Black Label Trading Company. The company was co-founded by the husband-and-wife team, James and Angela Brown.

Boveda's Drew Emmer—who loves the BWS Killer Bee cigar, BTW—sat down with James to discuss why these boutique cigars are for smokers who are still looking for their favorite stick.

What is Boveda? Cigar makers age and preserve the flavor and character of their hand-rolled cigars with Boveda, that brown 2-way humidity pack that you find in a cigar box. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor from every cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Age and store premium cigars with Boveda in your humidor.

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00:00 Never risk your cigars, use Boveda

00:30 Cold open

02:22 #1 selling vitola is a Petite Corona

03:06 Co-founders James and Angel Brown are citizens of the world

05:25 Cigars and wine

06:59 Story behind Black Sheep Cigars (Oveja Negra translates to “black sheep” in English)

08:31 The Killer Bee cigar is tasty

10:28 Love a complex full-bodied cigar? These are the cigars you've been looking for!

11:54 Limited-edition Poison Dart cigar

14:19 Smoking a cigar is a very intimate experience

Nicaragua is the biggest producer of handmade cigars in the world. And Joya de Nicargua has everything to do with that. Most of its cigars sales are outside of the United States, so the 55-year-old+ company knows a thing or two about going head-to-head with Cuban cigars. In countries other than the U.S., you can buy Cuban cigars, but they're expensive. Joya de Nicargua makes damn good premium cigars priced right. (And you can buy them in the U.S.!)

Look for the Joya de Nicargua Clásico Original, a great everyday smoke. And this mild, woody cigar is under $10.

(Why can't you buy Cuban cigars in the U.S.? Short Cuban cigar history lesson: In 1962, a trade embargo was put in place between the U.S. and Cuba, which makes it illegal to sell Cuban cigars in the U.S.)

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00:00 Never risk your cigars, use Boveda

00:30 Cold open

01:36 Nicaragua is a premium cigar powerhouse

02:17 The everyday smoke JOYA Red was the first Nicaraguan Puro—a cigar rolled from tobaccos grown in a single country

09:23 Blue Ocean Strategy: How to Create Uncontested Market Space and Make Competition Irrelevant

09:44 Why is Boveda in cigar boxes?

12:52 Where to find Joya de Nicaragua's Clásico cigar in the U.S.

14:01 Why are Cuban cigars in Europe so expensive?

19:26 Holiday gift for the high-end cigar smoker: the one-time, limited-release Número Uno Deluxe Humidor from Joya de Nicaragua

20:02 Joya de Nicaragua celebrates its 55th anniversary with a new cigar line called Cinco de Cinco, which was inspired by the blending records from private blending sessions

23:08 Nicaraguans are resilient

24:43 It's very hard to have a bad time when you're having a good cigar

25:39 The COVID pandemic was a turning point in premium cigars

Freedom to create is one reason this Cuban-born cigar maestro is proud to be in America. In 1980, Rafael Nodal left Cuba when he was 15 with his mother, father and younger sister. They boarded a 50-foot-long shrimping boat with 300 others. Through storms, the trip, which normally takes 12 hours, took four days.

The love of his adopted country comes through in this Box Press episode as well as in the newly released VegaFina Patriot cigar, which is exclusive to the U.S cigar market with a limited-release of 1,776 numbered boxes.

What is Boveda? Premium cigar makers, like Altadis U.S.A. protect the flavor and character of their sticks with Boveda, that brown 2-way humidity pack that you find in a cigar box with Aging Room cigars and other greats. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor from every cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Age and store premium cigars with Boveda in your humidor.

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00:00 Never risk your passion

02:18 The first cigar I made that I didn't care what other people thought

03:20 Cigar of the Year 2019: Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Maestro

03:49 Origin of Sonata Cigars—he studied classical music in Cuba

05:03 Creating a cigar is like creating music

05:29 Which Aging Room cigar is dedicated to Nicaragua?

09:56 Emigrated from Cuba in a small shrimp boat

12:37 Cuban-born cigar maker is proud to be an American

14:24 Why a cigar lounge is a laboratory of democracy

16:06 How to manage humidity in a humidor

An eclectic, artsy walk-in cigar boutique awaits in Dubai. What looks like lessons in chemistry, test tubes are set up to infuse cigars with the essence of fine spirits and teas. For cigar traditionalists, the shop stocks the largest walk-in humidor in the region with premium sticks from Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Honduras and Mexico. Wherever you stand on the New World cigar versus Cuban cigar debate, the collection is impressive. In 2018, founder Ra'ed Saqfelhait switched careers to open The Leaf Master Tobacco Trading, which is tucked into the Hilton Dubai in Al Habtoor City, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Host: Rob Gagner

What is Boveda? Cigar makers age and preserve the flavor and character of their hand-rolled cigars with Boveda, that brown 2-way humidity pack that you find in a cigar box. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor from every cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Age and store premium cigars with Boveda in your humidor.

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00:00 Cold open

06:42 We're not box pushers at The Leaf Master Tobacco Trading

07:07 Would you turn down thousand dollars of cigar sales to someone who wasn't going to humidify them properly? Boveda salutes you, fine sir.

10:40 Custom made cigar infusion jars were inspired by his father dipping cigars in cognac

18:43 Premium cigars—the vice that relaxes you?

21:01 Connecting with people's energy over cigars

22:10 Fidget spinners for cigar smokers? What's the deal with Ra'ed cigar beads?

25:43 Somebody's end is a beautiful way for you to start over

26:56 Switching gears professionally—I woke up one morning and said I have to be in cigars

28:08 Cuban versus non-Cuban cigars

Host: Rob Gagner

What is Boveda? Cigar makers age and preserve the flavor and character of their hand-rolled cigars with Boveda, that brown 2-way humidity pack that you find in a cigar box. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor from every cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Age and store premium cigars with Boveda in your humidor.

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00:00 Cold open

00:37 Pablo has a particular set of skills, watch out Liam Neeson

02:25 3-2-1 Liftoff! LE PETIT MOON in space, the ultra-lux $15K cigar cutter

03:29 How they sent something to space

04:26 You can't smoke a cigar when you launch things in space

12:24 L'ORIGINAL vs LE PETIT cigar cutter—what's the difference?

15:38 SOTL say LE PETIT cigar cutter is so cute!

16:03 Winning a woman's heart

16:50 LE PETIT cigar cutter for BOTL and SOTL

24:36 MMRPGs and cigar knives

25:52 Pierre, too, has a very particular set of skills

29:58 Punch bracelets, the hot new cigar gift

33:14 This cigar cutter is TSA approved and has a sharp blade

35:25 NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT from Les Fines Lames for smokers who love guillotine cigar cutters

Founder Mo Maali's heart and soul are in this small-batch cigar company. He wants you to be excited whenever you light a Patina. He wants Patina to be the cigar of choice when you celebrate a personal achievement or milestone. He wants you to try his new Lancero that is scheduled to launch in December 2023. (And if you still can find the limited-edition Anniversary Patina cigar, snap it up!)

Host: Rob Gagner.

What is Boveda? Cigar makers like Mo Maali of Patina protect the flavor and character of their hand-rolled cigars with Boveda, that brown 2-way humidity pack that you find in a cigar box. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor from every cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Age and store premium cigars with Boveda in your humidor.

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00:00 Cold open

00:22 Mo Maali's walk-up music? "Ambitionz az a Ridah" by Tupac

02:01 Patina "Can't Believe I'm Still Here 5 Year" cigar AKA Patina Anniversary cigar

03:36 Are cigars a commodity?

08:06 Patina cigars, the Happy Meal for adults

09:31 I don't care what Davidoff you're going to buy...

11:26 Sustainable business growth is organic growth

12:19 Do you use Cigar Aficionado's Top 10 as a cigar shopping list?

14:01 Could Patina cigars be the next Fuente of Padrón?

18:05 You don't get into the cigar industry for the money

24:20 Patina was never cool, so it's never going to be uncool

Boveda's Dan Murphy talks cigars and Mexico with Bernardo Andrés, Director General of Vitolas del Mundo, which manages brands exclusively in Mexico, such as Rocky Patel, Alec Bradley, Oliva, Gurkha, AJ Fernandez and Boveda, among others.

What is Boveda? You can buy Boveda 2-way humidity control to protect cigars all over the world, including Mexico. Cigar makers protect the flavor and character of their hand-rolled cigars with Boveda, that brown 2-way humidity pack that you find in a cigar box. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor from every cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Age and store premium cigars with Boveda in your humidor.

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00:00 Cold open

00:56 What premium cigars can you find in Mexico?

01:30 Where can you buy cigars in Mexico?

02:53 Where is cigar smoking popular in Mexico?

04:15 What size Boveda should you use?

06:29 What Boveda RH should you use?

09:26 When should you replace your Boveda pack?

10:33 What Boveda RHs are good for cigars?

12:07 Who smokes the most cigars in Mexico?

Two of Boveda's founders, CEO Sean Knutsen and SVP Tim Swail were interviewed for the film. They explain how to protect the flavor and character of cigars by storing them at the proper humidity level with Boveda.

Watch the Smoke Big Documentary Trailer here: https://www.smokebigfilm.com/

What is Boveda? Cigar makers protect the flavor and character of their hand-rolled cigars with Boveda, that brown 2-way humidity pack that you find in a cigar box. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor from every cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Age and store premium cigars with Boveda in your humidor.

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00:00 Don't risk your cigars

00:30 Box Press intro

00:44 Introducing Kareem Fort, creative director of Smoke Big, a cigar documentary

01:23 People think LA doesn't have a cigar culture

02:05 Documentary educates cigars novices and focuses on the West Coast people behind cigars

03:28 LA premiere of cigar documentary: August 30, 2023

03:58 Future showings of cigar doc at cigar lounges across the country

04:32 Started off by creating Beyond the Smoke, web series of cigar conversations

05:39 The first cigar film to address cigars and the Black culture

08:03 Boveda amplifies other people's passions, like cigars

08:35 Boveda is in Smoke Big cigar documentary

OpusX creator, Carlito is one of the most respected figures in the industry. This third generation cigar maker was an early adopter of Boveda and its 2-way humidity control that protects premium cigars. His company supports the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation, which gives children in the Dominican Republic education, health care, and other necessities.

Boveda CEO, Sean Knutsen; SVP, Tim Swail; and Strategic Relations Manager, Drew Emmer interviewed Carlito at PCA 2023.

What is Boveda? Cigar makers like Carlito Fuente protect the flavor and character of their hand-rolled cigars with Boveda, that brown 2-way humidity pack that you find in a cigar box. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor from every cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Age and store premium cigars with Boveda in your humidor.

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00:00 Cold open

00:42 Introducing Carlito Fuente Jr.

02:03 Humidity fluctuation has an enormous effect on the enjoyment of a cigar

03:06 Different cigars age differently

04:06 There was no uniform humidity control for cigars before Boveda

05:55 Fuente has been boxing cigars with Boveda since the early 2000s

06:28 Boveda is the greatest product to ever enter the world of cigars

07:32 Fuente revolutionizes cigar molds

11:15 If you do what you say you do, this is going to revolutionize the industry.

12:41 Properly age cigars with Boveda to preserve essential oils that give you aromas and flavors

13:25 Cigar Family Charitable Foundation betters D.R. cigar community

14:59 No running water, no electricity, no schools

Just to clarify, Boveda was indeed developed in Minnesota, the land of sky blue water, but here's what the 2-way humidity pack actually contains: Purified water, natural salts and odorless food grade thickener, commonly used in salad dressing.

What is Boveda? Cigar makers like Rocky Patel protect the flavor and character of their hand-rolled cigars with Boveda, that brown 2-way humidity pack that you find in a cigar box. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor from every cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Age and store premium cigars with Boveda in your humidor.

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00:00 Cold open

00:13 What's Rocky Patel 's new cigar Conviction like?

00:52 For My Humidor poster of José Oliva hits Rocky Patel!

01:33 What's the flavor profile of the new Conviction cigar?

01:51 The Rocky Patel Dark Star cigar is an affordable luxury

02:02 What cigar is like a classic Cuban cigar?

03:26 Rocky Patel uses Boveda in his humidors and cigar boxes

04:07 Why humidity affects a cigar's taste

Nico, a lover of anything Fuente, heads up Community Housing Associates, Inc. Making homelessness brief is the group's goal. CHA has developed, managed, or leased housing for more than 900 individuals and families in Baltimore, Maryland. Residents receive services to support physical and mental health, employment, and daily living skills. Find out how you can help at CHA here: https://communityhousingassociates.org/

What is Boveda? Cigar makers protect the flavor and character of their hand-rolled cigars with Boveda, that brown 2-way humidity pack that you find in a cigar box. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor from every cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Boveda Protects Your Premium Cigars. Guaranteed.

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00:00 Cold open

00:49 What was your first cigar?

01:28 I tried to hate this cigar, but couldn't

05:56 Shout out to Tampa Sweethearts Cigar Co.

06:33 What's a good everyday cigar from Fuente

07:28 Benefits of membership in a private cigar lounge, like Quintessential Gentleman in Baltimore, Maryland, and Club Carraway in Minneapolis, Minnesota

11:19 Relying solely on the kindness of strangers, like in "The Kindness Diaries"

12:41 Winning a Box Press interview in the PCA auction

16:04 Executive director of Community Housing Associates, which works to secure housing for unhomed people in Baltimore

17:32 People need the basics—shelter, food and jobs

24:16 Where's the safe space to talk about difficult stuff?

30:29 We can always do more. I always strive to be better than I was the day before.

31:29 There's more to life than working 80-hour weeks

33:27 Finding a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Organization

Interview by Rob Gagner.

What is Boveda? Cigar makers protect the flavor and character of their hand-rolled cigars with Boveda, that brown 2-way humidity pack that you find in a cigar box. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor from every cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Boveda Protects Your Premium Cigars. Guaranteed.

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00:00 Cold open

00:18 What made you launch a new cigar brand?

04:37 Crowned Heads: If you ever want to get back into cigars, let us know

04:53 How to build a brand like Nike

05:53 Where Christians and Muslims come together

08:01 Opposing forces come together over cigars

08:18 Meditate with a cigar

11:55 What I learned from my father

13:43 Celebration of Life or a funeral

16:32 Bring out the p*rn* pipes

18:54 Story behind Ozgener Family Limited Edition PI Synesthesia Cigars

20:08 Starting OZ Arts Contemporary Arts Center @ozfamilycigars

Interview by Rob Gagner.

What is Boveda? Cigar makers protect the flavor and character of their hand-rolled cigars with Boveda, that brown 2-way humidity pack that you find in a cigar box. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor from every cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Boveda Protects Your Premium Cigars. Guaranteed.

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00:00 Cold open

01:12 What's a cigar smoker's palate?

04:54 What are Criollo cigars?

06:37 How a cigar is like a PB&J sandwich

08:06 Does the Cigar Aficionado Top 25 of the Year matter?

13:30 From selling cigars in Reno to blending cigars

14:06 Tobacco has a language and you have to listen to it

16:26 How golf is good for your brain

25:51 As a kid, your bike is your first taste of freedom

28:58 Learned business and finance from his mom

30:14 What cigar are Rob and Dion smoking?

36:45 What's the hardest part about blending a cigar?

40:25 Cigar flavors mimic other flavors

44:32 What cigar should you try next? Check out the Epernay Illusione cigar

Cigar makers like Meerapfel protect the flavor and character of their hand-rolled cigars with Boveda. Boveda are those brown 2-way humidity packs that you find in cigar boxes. Cigar smokers use Boveda in humidors to make sure the cigars inside stay well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll get better flavor from a cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Boveda Protects Your Premium Cigars. Guaranteed.

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00:00 Cold open

00:59 Wears the Borsalino hat worn by his father and grandfather

01:50 Cameroon wrapper is the most challenging premium tobacco leaf to grow

05:50 The trauma of the sudden death of a father

08:04 Carrying on your father's legacy

10:46 I know I could never fill my father's shoes

17:34 Balancing fatherhood and family

21:19 Every day, make a difference in a positive way

28:51 The first Meerapfel cigar released in 80 years

30:17 The first sustainable cigar box in the world

32:59 Cigars made from the oldest tobaccos

34:35 Boveda integrated into UberLuxury cigar packaging

40:12 "If you don't do it with passion, don't do it at all."

Pick up a Boveda Humidor Bag to store those cigars you pick up at the smoke shop. A Boveda Humidor Bag makes a great first humidor, plus it's preloaded with a Boveda cigar humidity pack. Boveda preserves cigars by making sure they're well-humidified. If you don't store cigars with Boveda, cigars can be can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Boveda Protects Premium Cigars. Guaranteed.

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00:00 Cold open

00:18 How to buy your first cigar

00:41 Key flavors in cigars

01:24 The foods you like are linked to cigars

03:05 Best beginner cigar for under $10

03:44 Focus on taste, not strength when you pick a cigar

04:15 What size cigar is good for a new smoker?

04:32 How to get rid of queasiness from a cigar?

05:09 When do you take the band off of a cigar?

06:34 How to put out a cigar

07:58 Stick to major classic brands if you're new to cigars

09:19 Why you need a cigar journal log book, like Big Sally's Diary, Cigar Edition

12:20 #1 thing to know to smoke good cigars

How can you preserve the cigars you bring cigars home from the smoke shop? Store cigars with Boveda in your humidor. Boveda makes humidity control packs for humidors. Our best seller is Boveda 72% RH for wood humidors. When you own a humidor, you need to make sure the cigars inside stay well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll get better flavor from a cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Boveda Protects Premium Cigars. Guaranteed.

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00:00 Cold open

00:29 Preview: Hidden travel gems for smokers who love cigar history

05:52 Let's get on with the cigar showdown, boys: Henry Clay War Hawk vs Montecristo Classic

07:16 A good cigar for SEC football fans! (War Hawk/Auburn War Eagle)

08:07 Shout-out to Stogies World Class Cigars exclusive Lonsdale cigar (The cigar vacation spot in Texas for Lancero lovers!)

11:38 Looking for a milder, easygoing cigar with a soft retrohale?

15:35 Which cigar has bigger flavor with spice on the retrohale?

16:11 What's a good cigar after a farm-to-table dinner?

17:22 "What sorcery did they do to these brussels sprouts?" (If you're in Minneapolis, try The Bungalow Club! https://www.thebungalowclubmpls.com/)

20:15 Time to retire to the smoking room for cigars?

21:10 What cigar is good to learn how to retrohale?

23:30 What's a good beginner cigar?

24:46 What cigar pairs with Scotch?

28:01 What cigars should you recommend to first-timers?

34:12 Which cigar should you smoke next, Montecristo Classic or Henry Clay War Hawk?

35:52 Keep forgetting to buy new humidor packs? Subscribe to get replacement Boveda packs delivered right to you every 3 months at https://www.bovedainc.com

Lost & Found started as a line of "abandoned" cigars. Since those are now few and far between, Lost & Found now blends small-batch cigars from rare, aged tobaccos. Hence the name: Lost & Found. They should add Gone to that name because when you smoke a Lost & Found, you'd better consciously enjoy it, because you might never get it again.

How can you save cigars for years and still have them taste good? When you're aging cigars long-term, store them with Boveda 65% RH in your humidor. Boveda makes humidity control packs for humidors. Our best seller is Boveda 72% RH for wood humidors. When you own a humidor, you need to make sure the cigars inside stay well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll get better flavor from a cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Boveda Protects Premium Cigars. Guaranteed.

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00:00 Cold open

02:41 What the heck is 22 Minutes to Midnight cigar series?

03:29 A Pepper Cream Soda cigar?

07:13 Smoking 4 cigars at once—Caldwells are a great flavor combo!

08:29 Are Blind Man's Bluff cigars box worthy?

10:05 What should we do with Long Live the Queen Cameroon? Email Rob & Nate your cigar podcast idea to info@bovedainc.com

12:11 Do you like one-off or standalone cigars?

15:16 Can you tell a cheap cigar from an expensive cigar?

17:15 Is aged tobacco always better?

29:09 Are you a cigar hoarder?

29:55 What's a cigar "mooch-a-dor"?

What should be inside your humidor: good cigars and Boveda. Boveda are those brown 2-way humidity packs you put in a humidor to preserve cigars. When you own a humidor, you need to make sure the cigars inside stay well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll get better flavor from a cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Perfectly aged cigars. Guaranteed.

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00:00 Cold open

03:19 Is it true that you marry someone who's like one of your parents?

04:42 How do you get cigar ash out of your computer keyboard?

10:50 Getting politicians together over cigars

12:53 What's surprised you most about your first year of marriage?

18:03 When life throws you a curve, ask yourself "What am I learning?"

19:28 "Servant Leadership" is the only leadership book I recommend

21:02 De Los Reyes slashed cigar production from 14 million to 2 million cigars

30:59 What goes into making one good cigar

32:06 Something about Karl Malone you don't know

35:47 Dominican cigar makers' camaraderie

37:23 How did you get your job working in cigars?

42:06 We don't make cigars, we make reasons to enjoy life

45:30 Cigar meme of the day: An ordinary day can become extraordinary with the right cigar

48:01 Ideal cigar gift for a bookworm who loves cigars—Saga Short Tales

You might remember that Black Star Line and Epic Cigars teamed up on the Black History Month Cigar, a limited-edition scholarship cigar for Privada Cigar Club. Learn how to round out your cigar palate and pair cigars and spirits from the BIPOC cigar brand owner.

About Boveda for Cigars: Boveda are those brown 2-way humidity packs you put in a humidor to preserve cigars. When you own a humidor, you need to make sure the cigars inside stay well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll get better flavor from a cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Perfectly aged cigars. Guaranteed.

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00:00 Cold open

01:28 Black Star Line Cigars and Marcus Garvey, leader of the Pan-Africanism movement

03:15 Retired firefighter cigar brand

06:17 Everybody wants to go home—the mission of a firefighter

07:05 Who are you after early retirement?

11:03 Get a degree that will earn you more money

17:04 Saving lives with a cigar

20:58 Growing a boutique cigar brand

22:39 Whiskey pairing for the Black Star Line El Milagro Corojo

23:44 Pairing cigars with spirits

24:10 A good gin that goes with cigars

26:00 How to build your cigar palate

27:48 How to taste cigar flavor better

33:00 What does the number mean after a tobacco name?

38:29 What Black Star Line Cigars to try

About Boveda for Cigars: Boveda are those brown 2-way humidity packs you put in a humidor to preserve cigars. When you own a humidor, you need to make sure the cigars inside stay well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll get better flavor from a cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Perfectly aged cigars. Guaranteed.

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00:00 Cold open

00:24 Blue Bloods star, Tom Selleck smokes Fuente Cigars

02:53 Save & Subscribe on Bovedainc.com to GET 10% OFF BOVEDA + FREE SHIPPING + AUTO REPLACEMENTS

03:11 How do you pronounce Boveda for cigars? (And what does Boveda mean?)

08:07 Comparing price points of Don Carlos Presidente VS 858

08:52 Comparing retrohales of Don Carlos Presidente VS 858

10:48 Are you a cigar smoker who doesn’t like a Cameroon wrapper?

12:27 Do you like a large ring gauge cigar?

15:14 What sparkling water is good with cigars?

HENK travel humidors feature Boveda to keep cigars well-humidified. About Boveda for Cigars: Perfectly aged cigars. Guaranteed. Use Boveda 2-way humidity packs in a humidor to preserve premium cigars. When you own a humidor, you need to make sure the cigars inside stay well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll get the best flavor from every cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years.

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00:00 Cold open

03:12 Traditional tattoo inspired cigar logo

08:33 How did you get started building bespoke luggage?

11:33 Working with the designer of Apple Macintosh computer

12:30 Everybody wants to be a CEO—but nobody is a doer

13:27 You won't believe what he was doing before this

15:06 Delivers his suitcases in person to the rich and famous

19:34 A roller bag whose wheels charge your phone and other devices

23:16 A suitcase with an integrated cigar humidor and minibar

24:26 What is the most unique request for HENK luggage?

27:56 If you buy cheap, you always buy twice

30:33 Compact travel humidors that carry a lot of cigars

34:04 An affordable hands-free travel humidor where cigars don't bounce around

37:38 Hands-free travel humidor with everything a cigar smoker needs

39:09 SWAT travel humidor—the Boveda pack kept cigars fresh for 9 months!

51:19 Company with clean energy and manufacturing practices

And what a connection was made winter camping in Northern Minnesota. (Yes, that's a thing!)! Seeking fodder for his latest book, Nick Hammond, award-winning author of Around the World in 80 Cigars – The Travels of an Epicure, journeyed with Box Press cigar podcast hosts, Rob Gagner and Nick Beck. It ended with a trip to the ER. But the rest of THAT story will be featured in Nick's sequel Around The World in 80 Cigars: There and Back Again, which is slated for publication later in 2023.

About Boveda for Cigars: Perfectly aged cigars. Guaranteed. Use Boveda 2-way humidity packs in a humidor to preserve premium cigars. When you own a humidor, you need to make sure the cigars inside stay well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll get the best flavor from every cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years.

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Connect with Nick Hammond, visit https://www.nick-hammond.com/

Check out musician Foy Vance at https://music.apple.com/us/artist/foy-vance/68235486

Episode breakdown:

00:00 Cold open

02:31 Winter camping in Minnesota

07:29 Nick ended up in the hospital

10:42 Another cigar book? Do we really need that?

13:31 Audio excerpt of Around the World in 80 Cigars – The Travels of an Epicure

21:01 Each cigar punctuates a memory in life

21:55 How men struggle with mental health

26:14 Worlds collide over musician Foy Vance

34:21 How to be the best dad you can be

35:34 Book recommendation: Love Does: Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World by Bob Goff

37:25 In life, don't just talk, just do

46:57 Is there a gin that's good with cigars?

50:13 Gin and cigar pairings

Perfectly aged cigars. Guaranteed. Use Boveda 2-way humidity packs in a humidor to preserve premium cigars. When you own a humidor, you need to make sure the cigars inside stay well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll get the best flavor from every cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years.

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00:00 Cold open

04:04 See the 4 test cigars side-by-side

05:15 How to tell a cheaper cigar from a more expensive stick

07:45 Rating cigars, the smell test

08:55 Rating cigars by how they look

10:40 Rating #1 Cigar

10:46 What to look for when you cut a cigar

12:26 Are cigars overpriced?

14:57 Rating #2 Cigar

19:39 Rating #3 Cigar

21:59 How to get cigar taste out of your mouth

27:09 Rating #4 Cigar

31:35 Do more expensive cigars stay lit longer?

32:37 How do you smoke a cigar to taste the most flavors?

46:10 Nate and Rob guess cigar prices

48:08 BIG CIGAR REVEAL—cigar prices and cigar brands

Who's On this Box Press Cigar Podcast:

Patriarch Tony Serino (founder) and his son, Carson (vice president and creative director) of Serino Cigars, a small batch cigar maker and private label cigar manufacturer. Interviewed by cigar podcast host, Rob Gagner at PCA 22, International Cigar Trade Show in Las Vegas, baby.

Listen to great life lessons from one cigar smoker to another:

00:00 Cold open

00:24 How well do you know me? Tony versus Carson Serino!

14:52 Who runs Serino Cigars?

17:42 Who manufactures cigars for big cigar companies?

18:37 What's a private label cigar?

20:02 Serino, the makers of cigars for other people's brands—the goal is getting cigars out to more people in the world

26:11 How many cigars does the Serino cigar brand make a year?

29:43 Getting into the cigar business as a hobby

37:50 I might as well tell you the whole story of opening the first video franchise store in the U.S.

46:02 Imagine if the dad videotaping your youth hockey games was the Blockbuster Video guy?

49:42 Well, cigars is a big thing right now...

59:01 Treat people the way you want to be treated.

59:56 There's good camaraderie in the premium cigar industry

Boveda are those brown 2-way humidity packs you put in a humidor to preserve cigars. When you own a humidor, you need to make sure the cigars inside stay well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll get better flavor from a cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years.

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Rob is joined by Trey Boring, Senior Vice Chairman of CFW and Boveda's CEO, Sean Knutsen, and EVP, Tim Swail. Boveda has been a founding corporate sponsor to CFW since the organization launched in 2012.

When you own a humidor, you need to make sure the cigars inside stay well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll get better flavor from a cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years.

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Guest: Altadis Cigars’ National Education Manager and Smoke Tester, Travis Pappenheim

Boveda Box Hosts: Rob Gagner and Nate Beck

More with cigar smokers, Travis, Rob and Nate here:

1. What contributes to cigar flavors and tastes?? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cErxW...

2. How Cigar Flavor Stimulates Memory https://youtu.be/ZgY7PtTlMu4

3. How to Taste Cigars—Using What's in Your House! https://youtu.be/_Tzvh_XcasQ

4. Should You Smell Your Cigar? https://youtu.be/hflfQBLokXQ

5. Going to a Cigar Lounge—What to Talk About https://youtu.be/AZFmCPlNF48

Learning How to Taste Cigars at a Higher Level https://youtu.be/qTmd4tzi_x4

Cigar talk highlights:

00:00 Cold open

00:03 How much of a cigar’s flavor comes from its the wrapper?

00:58 How do master blenders pick what tobacco to use in a cigar?

03:32 There’s a tobacco stem in my cigar—here’s why

04:06 What’s an entubado cigar and why you need to try one!

Just getting into cigars?

When you pick up cigars from a tobacco shop, grab some Boveda cigar humidity packs. They protect cigars until you’re ready to smoke them. Boveda works automatically to maintain humidity to keep cigars fresh, so they won’t dry out or get too damp. https://store.bovedainc.com/collections/boveda-for-tobacco

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Guest: Altadis Cigars’ National Education Manager and Smoke Tester, Travis Pappenheim

Boveda Box Hosts: Rob Gagner and Nate Beck

What Are You Tasting in a Cigar? https://vimeo.com/776275750

How Cigar Flavor Stimulates Memory https://vimeo.com/778566812

How to Taste Cigars—Using What's in Your House! https://vimeo.com/778566962

Should You Smell Your Cigar? https://vimeo.com/778567231/0c2533fd4b

Learning How to Taste Cigars at a Higher Level https://vimeo.com/740951214

Cigar talk highlights:

00:00 Cold open

00:06 How to feel comfortable at a cigar lounge

00:39 Cigar smokers love talking to other cigar smokers

01:05 Talk to someone new at the cigar lounge

01:43 What not to say at a cigar lounge

02:03 Questions to ask cigar buddies

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Guest: Altadis Cigars’ National Education Manager and Smoke Tester, Travis Pappenheim

Boveda Box Hosts: Rob Gagner and Nate Beck

More with cigar smokers, Travis, Rob and Nate here:

What Are You Tasting in a Cigar?

https://vimeo.com/776275750

How Cigar Flavor Stimulates Memory https://vimeo.com/778566812

How to Taste Cigars—Using What's in Your House! https://vimeo.com/778566962

Learning How to Taste Cigars at a Higher Level https://vimeo.com/740951214

Cigar talk highlights:

00:00 Cold open

00:03 Cigar lounge conversations you’ll probably never hear

00:25 Your cigar palate isn’t the same as the guy next to you

01:38 Learn a technique for smelling cigar smoke

02:58 When and when not to waft cigar smoke

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Hear how professional smoke testers develop flavor notes for premium cigars. You can train yourself to taste cigars like an expert!  

Guest: Altadis Cigars’ National Education Manager and Smoke Tester, Travis Pappenheim 

Boveda Box Hosts: Rob Gagner and Nate Beck 

More with cigar smokers, Travis, Rob and Nate here:

What Are You Tasting in a Cigar? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cErxW... 

How Cigar Flavor Stimulates Memory https://youtu.be/ZgY7PtTlMu4

Learning How to Taste Cigars at a Higher Level https://youtu.be/qTmd4tzi_x4

Cigar talk highlights:

00:00 Cold open

00:26 Develop your palate for a premium cigar—get a hold of the cigar manufacturer’s tasting notes to know what you’re smoking 

02:20 How to make a cigar flavor testing kit

03:30 How to humidify cedar spills for a palate testing kit—use a Boveda 69% RH in a Tupperware®

container 

03:34 What techniques professional smoke testers use to train their cigar palates?

04:28 Rob uses coffee to learn how to identify a cigar’s flavor profile

04:40 The 15-second cigar tasting technique:

- 3 count smell of aroma

- 3 count draw in

- 3 count hold in your mouth

- 3 count release of smoke

- 3 count smell aroma again

08:25 Be patient—you might not develop a cigar palate quickly

08:50 Nate uses Spanish cedar to learn how to identify a cigar’s flavor profile

13:18 What’s a really good cigar for a first-time smoker or a celebration, like a wedding or bachelor party?

Why use Boveda a cigar humidor? 

Keeping cigars fresh by storing with them Boveda preserves the flavors you taste in tobacco. 

The cigar packs are so easy to use. Just slip Boveda into a humidor and the packs do all the work. There's nothing to refill or manage. Boveda works automatically to protect cigars. 

Shop Boveda here:

https://store.bovedainc.com/collections/boveda-for-tobacco

Learn more about refining your taste buds for cigars: 

Pick Your Cigar Palate Apart!

https://youtu.be/TOF-KS-O1QY 

What Makes a Cigar Taste Good?

https://youtu.be/1RYXtKHUwgM?t=88 

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Guest: Altadis Cigars’ National Education Manager, Travis Pappenheim

Boveda Box Hosts: Rob Gagner and Nate Beck

More with cigar smokers, Travis, Rob and Nate here:

What Are You Tasting in a Cigar? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cErxW...

00:00 Cold open

00:34 What am I tasting in a cigar? Black coffee? Dark chocolate? Leather? Rose?

01:19 Wine tasting versus cigar tasting

01:44 Does smell trigger memories?

03:07 The connection between flavors and aromas in cigars

04:25 How can cigars be spicy?

06:46 What flavors are you picking up in a cigar? (The unique cigar rolled with tobacco from 5 different countries—Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Indonesia and Colombia.)

Why use Boveda in a cigar humidor?

Keeping cigars fresh by storing with them Boveda preserves the flavors you taste in tobacco.

The cigar packs are so easy to use. Just slip Boveda into a humidor and the packs do all the work. There's nothing to refill or manage. Boveda works automatically to protect cigars.

Shop Boveda for cigars here: https://store.bovedainc.com/collectio...

Learn more about refining your taste buds for cigars:

Pick Your Cigar Palate Apart!

https://youtu.be/TOF-KS-O1QY

Better Understand Your Cigar Tasting Palate

https://youtu.be/W-L976OtGlE

What Makes a Cigar Taste Good?

https://youtu.be/1RYXtKHUwgM?t=88

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You might be surprised to hear the way you smoke cigars may impact their flavors. Correct these 3 mistakes cigar smokers make and your next cigar might taste a whole lot better.

Pro Cigar Tip: a well-humidified cigar always tastes better. Store cigars with Boveda in a humidor to get the best flavor out of every cigar.

Guest: Altadis Cigars’ National Education Manager, Travis Pappenheim

Boveda Box Hosts: Rob Gagner and Nate Beck

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00:00 Cold open

02:19 Are you puffing on a cigar too fast?

02:40 Does tobacco really have flavors?

03:51 How long should you hold cigar smoke in your mouth?

03:57 What it means if the ember of a cigar is this color

04:07 Why a big cigar ash is bad (Our apologies to Sir Mixalot!)

04:25 How to correctly draw on a cigar

06:09 Are you smoking a bad cigar? (How long until a cigar's flavor kicks in.)

07:24 Where’s the most flavor in a cigar—what a lit cigar is trying to tell you.

Boveda are 2-way humidity packs you put in a humidor to preserve cigars. If you store cigars in a wood humidor, have you seasoned your humidor lately? The easy way to season a wood humidor is using the Boveda Humidor Starter Kits.

Check out the easy-to-use kits here: https://store.bovedainc.com/collections/boveda-for-tobacco/starter-kit

How many Boveda do I need for a humidor? Find out here: https://boveda-humidor-calculator.bovedainc.com/

Host of Box Press, Rob Gagner and Luciano smoke the Fiat Lux Intuition in this interview at Boveda headquarters west of Minneapolis.

According to Scientific America, synesthesia is an anomalous blending of the senses in which the stimulation of one modality simultaneously produces sensation in a different modality. In other words, synesthetes experience something through a sense that manifests itself as something entirely different e.g. a taste = some shape. For Luciano, he has an eidetic memory (Sheldon Cooper, anyone?) of tobacco flavors that help him pinpoint which tobacco will blend well together.

Highlights from this cigar podcast:

00:00 Cold open

01:02 What is the origin story of the Fiat Lux cigar?

05:56 Living to work or working to live?

07:32 Synesthesia—the disease that helps him memorize flavors

12:02 Why the other 99% of synesthesia is a pain in the ass

14:22 Becoming stronger from what you think is your weakest part

15:52 Whatever is in your hands, just do your best

17:42 Valuing knowledge more than being right

29:12 A master blender isn't a title you give yourself

33:58 Cigar Culture Blend No.3 by Adrian Acosta

35:06 Talking Ometepe tobacco and growing tobacco in Esteli, Contigo and Pueblo Nuevo

41:51 What do cigar smokers think of Maduro?

44:51 What salt has to do with your cigar palate

51:05 Maybe cigar smokers need to do a salt lick like you do before drinking tequila

59:46 Where can you get Boveda for a humidor?

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Keeping cigars fresh by storing with them Boveda preserves the flavors you taste in tobacco. The cigar packs are so easy to use. Just slip Boveda into a humidor and the packs do all the work. There's nothing to refill or manage. Boveda works automatically to protect cigars. Shop Boveda for cigars here: https://store.bovedainc.com/collectio...

Learn more about refining your cigar palate:

Pick Your Cigar Palate Apart!

https://youtu.be/TOF-KS-O1QY

Better Understand Your Cigar Tasting Palate

https://youtu.be/W-L976OtGlE

What Makes a Cigar Taste Good?

https://youtu.be/1RYXtKHUwgM?t=88

More about synesthesia:

Synesthesia and What It Has Taught Me | Melissa McCracken | TEDxUNC

https://youtu.be/kvPd3wH21z8

What Is It Like To Have Synesthesia?

https://youtu.be/ZVC3E16FCrk

Minneapolis is home to the Juicy Lucy, a burger stuffed with molten melted cheese. Omar is intrigued to feature a Juicy Lucy on an upcoming episode of his YouTube cigar podcast, Imperfect Pairings.

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Highlights include:

00:00 Cold open

05:34 Trading the NBA for an MBA

06:54 Managing a $5 billion budget for 10% of the world's science

09:27 Working with two of the oldest cigar factories

10:09 What are you? The United Nations of cigars?

10:32 You don't choose your parents or your nickname

12:40 Top 3 Fratello Cigars to try

14:36 What cigar to offer after a steak dinner?

15:43 What's a good celebratory cigar from Fratello?

17:39 How are cigars and golf clubs similar?

18:55 Omar de Frias's guilty pleasure

23:09 How the COVID pandemic changed the cigar industry

25:04 Ice fishing with Omar de Frias?

30:39 Best steakhouse in Washington D.C.

31:18 Know you stove, know your cast iron skillet, know your cuts of meat

36:07 How to cook a steak the right way, according to Omar de Frias

40:36 Cigar hotbeds of the U.S.

43:12 Why you don't see Pedrón, Fuente or Oliva launching cigars left and right

48:30 Getting a job in the cigar industry

58:30 What cigar pairs with a Juicy Lucy?

You heard about seasoning a cast iron skillet, now find out why you must season a wood humidor before you put cigars inside. Check out the Boveda Humidor Starter Kits. Learn how to set up a humidor for cigars so they age well, stay fresh and taste great.

Innovators in 2-way humidity control for cigars, Boveda makes humidity packs for humidors, travel cigar humidor bags and more. Shop Boveda here: https://store.bovedainc.com/collections/boveda-for-tobacco

So much more to know about your cigar hobby:

Unboxing the Fratello Navetta Inverso Cigar with Omar de Frias

https://youtu.be/009BsNe05jA?t=88

Latest episode of Omar de Frias’s Imperfect Pairings Podcast

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

How to Season a Humidor in 1 Easy Step

https://youtu.be/OhYqighERdU?t=85

I Need a Good Cigar for Under $20

https://youtu.be/pSWHA9C-FrA

Best Halloween Cigars

https://youtu.be/moLwbAZGMt8?t=24

Who makes the roundball shots that the other can’t match? Who’s penalized by getting a letter? Who reveals TMI?

Cigar fans, find out which boy is a P.I.G. Pig. (And why you should never fly with Robert Caldwell.)

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Launched in 2014, the brand creates sticks using well-aged rare tobaccos. In the industry, Robert is known for collaborating with other cigar makers to blend tobacco for small-batch lines, including Lost & Found.

The cigar talk with Robert Caldwell continues! Tune into Box Press to catch Rob and Robert playing PIG on the cigar maker’s home basketball half-court.

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Hear where Robert Caldwell gets his shirts and other pressing cigar intel:

00:00 Cold open

00:50 Top 3 vacation destinations

02:58 Top places to live if you can work from home

06:41 You know you’re from Miami if you know what "Shiny Shit" Syndrome is

09:27 Book recommendation: Sixty Miles of Border: An American Lawman Battles Drugs on the Mexican Border by Terry Kirkpatrick

12:00 Are traditional cigar brands passé? Do today's cigar smokers only crave boutique or brand new cigars?

16:11 Are you a pointless consumer?

24:04 Why do you smoke cigars?

26:35 How do you get cigar smell out of a car?

28:56 What's on Robert Caldwell's playlist?

30:34 What are Lost & Found cigars?

33:33 Try eating black licorice while you smoke a cigar

36:25 What’s the one thing most cigar smokers don’t know about cigar making?

39:39 How soon can you smoke a freshly rolled cigar?

40:42 What's the worst thing about the cigar industry?

41:55 What's the best thing about cigars?

Boveda is your wingman for all things cigar. Learn how to maintain a humidor, how to keep cigars fresh, how to season a humidor, how to store cigars and more. To get great taste out of cigars, keep Boveda cigar packs in your humidor. Innovators in 2-way humidity control for cigars, Boveda makes Humidor Starter Kits, travel cigar humidor bags and one-step hygrometer calibration kits, too.

Shop Boveda here: https://store.bovedainc.com/collectio...

More on saving cigars and powering a humidor:

How to Season a Humidor in 1 Easy Step

https://youtu.be/OhYqighERdU?t=85

Can you use humidity beads along with Boveda in your humidor?

https://youtu.be/BNfehREpEYM

Candy Crush Cigars! Pairing Cigars With Halloween Treats

https://youtu.be/4uzsI_n5t6k?t=84

How to Reduce Harshness and Bitterness in your Cigars

https://youtu.be/o-3fJRkeMnM

Who are they listening to? Ash, a French-Egyptian multi-instrumentalist, live artist and producer famous for evocative live sessions in far flung locations.

https://www.youtube.com/c/Ashmusicoff...

Like any good sit-down in a smoking lounge, the conversation roams—from The Cold War and the Cuban Revolution to botany and the tobacco strength. Recorded in cigar mecca, Miami, Florida.

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To get great taste out of expensive and budget cigars, keep Boveda cigar packs in your humidor. Innovators in 2-way humidity control for cigars, Boveda makes Humidor Starter Kits, travel cigar humidor bags, one-step hygrometer calibration kits, humidor seasoning and more.

Shop Boveda here: https://store.bovedainc.com

They delve into running a family-owned business, working with your dad and farming tobacco as a vertically integrated cigar manufacturer. Filmed on location at Perdomo Cigars headquarters in Miami, Florida.

Tour Perdomo Cigars with Nick Perdomo Jr. and Boveda's Rob Gagner! The cigar fun continues, watch https://youtu.be/JeHzuQbwj9A

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Perdomo Cigars agricultural and manufacturing facilities are in Estelí, Nicaragua. The Perdomo family controls every process, from agricultural operations in the fertile valleys of the Estelí, Condega, and the famed Jalapa regions in Nicaragua to a distribution center in Miami, Florida. And the Perdomos have accomplished it by remaining debt-free.

Highlights from this interview with the makers of 10th Anniversary Champagne cigars, Nick’s Sticks and 10 more cigar brands include:

00:00 Cold open

07:46 Fathers and sons working together

10:50 Do you trust getting cigar recommendations from a younger cigar smoker?

15:26 Why you should have a second child

16:30 What’s the hardest part about cigar making?

18:58 When tobacco grows, it sounds like a bowl of Rice Krispies® cereal

20:15 What’s the most important aspect about growing tobacco?

24:14 The first thing to check if you want to farm tobacco

27:14 The truth about blending tobacco for cigars

41:47 Is a cigar rolling event really a dog and pony show?

44:23 Do ring gauges affect the flavor of a cigar?

53:48 The son influences the father: the inception of Perdomo Humidified Travel Bags

58:25 Employ the best people who are smarter than you are

To get great taste out of Perdomo cigars, keep Boveda cigar packs in your humidor. Innovators in 2-way humidity control for cigars, Boveda makes Humidor Starter Kits, travel cigar humidor bags, one-step hygrometer calibration kits, humidor seasoning and more.

Learn about Rob's passion for Perdomo's Champagne 10th Anniversary Cigar, the secret behind why this Connecticut shade wrapped cigar is so creamy and how Nick Perdomo executes comparative tastings at Perdomo.

Tune into Box Press in two weeks to catch Rob's cigar talk with Nick Perdomo Jr. and his son Nicholas Perdomo, III where they discuss all things Perdomo!

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Highlights from the Perdomo Tour:

00:00 Cold open

00:50 Great Perdomo cigar for bachelor parties and weddings

01:15 The best-selling Perdomo cigar that put his kids through college

03:40 Does the color of the wrapper tell you what a cigar will taste like?

04:19 Does a light wrapper mean a cigar will be mild?

06:16 Does the strength of a cigar mean how much nicotine is in the tobacco?

06:40 First trip to a cigar shop? How to pick a cigar that won’t make you sick

07:24 The Perdomo cigar you might have a hard time finding at your smoke shop

07:55 Pairing a Perdomo with Aberlour A’bunadh Scotch

09:02 There’s no bad cigar

09:37 Why you should never fully retire: Aristides Garcia, head of fermentation

12:08 Hiring your mom

Catch More Cigar Talk from Boveda's Rob Gagner:

Get in the Zone, Modern Cigar Smokers (feat. Light ‘Em Up Lounge)

https://youtu.be/uzRLY3Ok_tw

Better Understand Your Cigar Tasting Palate (Feat. Klaas Kelner)

https://youtu.be/W-L976OtGlE

Blindfold Me, Light My Cigar and Make Me Do What?!

https://youtu.be/ZbuaKVQ6gA4

2022 marks Boveda’s 25th anniversary! Learn how the award-winning innovation for humidors and cigar packaging came to be from Sean Knutsen, CEO and Tim Swail, EVP of Sales with Box Press host Rob Gagner.

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Rolls-Royce, Ichiro Suzuki and Boeing are just a few big names who've used Boveda for its moisture protection. Listen to the highlights:

00:43 Carlito just called, put your pants back on

04:29 Fuente's exclusive deal with Boveda

08:43 Visiting the Fuente factory and estate—Opus A

10:47 Boveda Sean Knutsen’s best cigar moment

11:25 Be prepared for nausea when you tour a cigar factory

14:18 Boveda revolutionized the cigar industry

18:25 How to work your way into a cigar trade show

20:09 Using an RV for guerrilla marketing

22:37 Apple started in a garage, Boveda began in a house in St. Paul

23:47 Smart tactics to get into an industry trade show

25:36 Boveda revolutionizes humidor seasoning and cigar storage

28:52 Why did Boveda change its name from Humidipak?

30:48 The world’s first two-way humidity control for desktop humidors

30:53 How do you pronounce Boveda?

31:57 How to properly store and age cigars at home

32:06 3 steps to protect cigars with Boveda

35:04 To enjoy the dynamic character of tobacco, care for cigars properly

36:20 Rolls-Royce Phantom humidor and Boveda

37:44 Subzero wine cellar humidor and Boveda

38:12 MLB baseballs and Boveda

40:56 Ichiro Suzuki and Boveda

41:48 MREs, alligator eggs, airplane parts and car components and Boveda

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How did Boveda get started? Here are the highlights:

00:00 Cold open

03:04 Boveda radio driveway moment

09:10 Wanna come over for cigars and dinner?

09:56 Where did the idea of portable humidor humidity control come from?

10:27 See the original prototype of the first cigar pack

12:03 Before Boveda, most cigar smokers had to smoke cigars the day they were purchased

14:05 “Hey, do you guys want to go into business with me?”

15:08 Who invented Boveda?

15:18 Boveda Trivia: What does frosting have to do with Boveda?

15:51 See how Boveda packs are made

16:49 Boveda Trivia: What does packaged meat have to do with cigar humidification?

19:00 Boveda pitches Carlos Fuente Jr.

22:19 How to taste more flavors from a cigar

23:05 If this is just a humidifier, I want nothing to do with this.

30:38 Standing on a Boveda pack to prove its durability to Carlos Fuente Jr.

33:25 Carlos Fuente joins forces with Boveda

34:00 Invention of Boveda led to the evolution of cigar sampler packs

36:30 What high humidity can do to a cigar overnight

38:27 Inside Opus X packing room

38:32 Why Boveda makes different RHs for different cigars

43:47 Waiting for Carlos Fuente

Becoming the global leader in any category doesn’t happen overnight. Becoming the global leader in a category that didn’t even exist is even harder. But that’s what Boveda did and continues to do since 1997.

Today, millions of 2-way humidity control packets are shipped out each year around the world to protect premium cigars, regulate the environment of guitars, save the terpenes in cannabis, prevent brown sugar from clumping and solve other humidity problems in packaging.

To get great taste out of cigars, keep Boveda cigar packs in your humidor. Innovators in 2-way humidity control for cigars, Boveda makes Humidor Starter Kits, travel cigar humidor bags, one-step hygrometer calibration kits, humidor seasoning and more.

Shop Boveda here: https://store.bovedainc.com/collectio...

Check Out More of Boveda Cigar Exclusives:

What Is Boveda?

https://youtu.be/-BkvLxlh2xQ

How to Season a Humidor in 1 Easy Step

https://youtu.be/OhYqighERdU?t=88

Using the Wipe Down Method to Season Your Humidor - Good Or Bad?

https://youtu.be/SBPa1rhXU_c

Henderson hails from a tobacco family. For two decades, his father William Ventura worked for Davidoff. In 2007, William launched his own business, Tabacalera William Ventura. Henderson is the general manager of this family cigar business. In addition to the AdVentura cigar brand, which Henderson Ventura created with Marcel Knobel, the factory also produces premium long fillers for many other boutique D.R. brands, including Caldwell Cigars and La Barba.

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Why smoke alone when you can enjoy a cigar podcast? Amaze the guys at the tobacco shop with some tobacco trivia, including:

• 00:00 Cold open

• 02:57 Can you hear tobacco plants growing?

• 05:15 How often is tobacco harvested?

• 05:34 How long does it take cigar tobacco to grow?

• 08:31 Origin of boutique Dominican cigars

• 09:30 Boutique cigars Nicaraguan versus Dominican Republic

• 10:33 Why is cigar tobacco fermented?

• 17:52 The stories behind AdVentura cigars: The Royal Returns, The Navigator, The Explorer, The Conqueror, etc.

• 22:20 How long should you age premium cigars?

• 26:59 Dirt bikes!

• 33:00 Waterfall diving!

• 34:46 Sharks!

• 38:24 Henderson’s book pick: The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason

• 38:43 Rob’s summer book pick: Shadow Divers: The True Adventure of Two Americans Who RIsked Everything to Solve One of the Last Mysteries of World War II by Robert Kurson

• 46:40 Always ready for mom’s home-cooked Dominican meal

• 49:33 New venture—growing tobacco on a coffee farm in the mountains

• 53:24 Protecting cigars by shipping them with Boveda cigar packs

When you age premium cigars, do it at a slightly lower RH with Boveda 65% RH humidity packs. Boveda RH are available in four RH, so you can customize a humidor’s moisture level to your cigars, your climate. The easy way to season a wood humidor is using the Boveda Humidor Starter Kits. Boveda 2-way humidity control has been helping cigar lovers get the most enjoyment and flavor from premium cigars since 1997.

Shop Boveda here: https://store.bovedainc.com/collectio...

Still got a third to smoke? Check out these over Boveda cigar videos:

Should Cigars Be Aged?

https://youtu.be/CF_4eQhuuRk

From Pro Soccer player to Working with Cigars!

https://youtu.be/QOQP4-tTJ7o

I Need a Good Cigar for Under $20

https://youtu.be/pSWHA9C-FrA...

The master blender for Drew Estate combines tobaccos to maintain consistency among legacy lines and to create new releases for the cult cigar brand. His authentic Cuban influence led to the creation of the eponymous Herrera Estelí lines, which include a Habano, Norteño and Brazilian Maduro.

The Herrera Estelí Miami is crafted by "Level 9" rollers from Cuba at El Titán de Bronze Cigars, which is the oldest remaining Fabrica in Miami’s Little Havana. His family-owned cigar factory is where Willy learned the craft of premium cigars.

Filmed on location in at El Titán de Bronze with Boveda’s host Rob Gagner.

Find the missing cigars and solve tobacco mysteries, listen to these highlights:

• 00:00 Cold open

• 00:24 Cigar lovers visit Miami’s Little Haven

• 02:03 Playing Hot-and-Cold Cigar Guessing Game

• 03:40 Is it plume or cigar mold?

• 04:47 What is cigar plume?

• 05:13 What cigars get tobacco beetles?

• 06:46 Learning tobacco at the family cigar factory

• 08:43 Looking for a good Habano cigar?

• 09:24 Is Indonesian flavorful tobacco?

• 10:06 What's a great lawn mowing cigar to pick in Little Haven?

To get great taste out of cigars, keep Boveda cigar packs in your humidor. Innovators in 2-way humidity control for tobacco, Boveda also makes Humidor Starter Kits, travel cigar humidor bags, one-step hygrometer calibration kits and other award-winning cigar accessories.

Shop Boveda here: https://store.bovedainc.com/collections/boveda-for-tobacco

Keep On Listening to Learn More About Cigars :

In the Tobacco Fields with Willy Herrera

https://youtu.be/2-el7mY06cs

The Best Cigar Brands Don’t Follow Trends—Drew Estate

https://youtu.be/Tplzkx6DZ2o

Should You Rotate Your Cigars in Your Humidor? | #AskBoveda

https://youtu.be/hFG5w_6-rOA

Native Cuban Reiner founded the small-batch cigar house HVC in 2011, as a homage to hand-made cigars in Havana. “To me, Cubans, when they are right, when you have a really good Cuban cigar, there’s nothing that you can compare with. So now in Nicaragua, we at HVC, we want to replicate that.” 

Filmed on location at HVC headquarters in Doral, Florida with Boveda’s Rob Gagner. 

Snow, cows and how to start your own boutique cigar company: 

• 00:00 Cold open
• 03:05 Blending cigar tobacco is like creating a recipe
• 03:19 Look for flavor over strength when choosing a cigar
• 03:48 What cigars does HVC make?
• 05:56 A Cuban moves to Wisconsin
• 10:33 From Wisconsin to Nicaragua and AGANORSA 
• 12:55 Why rolling a cigar at home is never as good as the premiums 
• 14:14 Starting a business? Observe like an entrepreneur 
• 16:53 What was the first broadleaf wrapper AGANORSA cigar?
• 20:55 Why you can’t create a cigar from just one tobacco farm
• 23:20 Look for flavor, balance, construction and clean finish in a cigar
• 23:29 No more cigar ashtray mouth!
• 30:28 How losing his dad at an early age affects a man
• 36:37 As a small business owner, you have to keep going after a failure 
• 40:11 Giving up the security of a job to start your own company
• 46:41 Best advice for launching a family business
• 47:19 Best response when someone says no to a sales pitch
• 53:29 Is it better to smoke a cigar alone or with friends?
• 54:41 Cigars vs. cigarettes—no comparison

To get great taste out of cigars, keep Boveda in your humidor. Using Boveda packs makes storing premium cigars easy. Makers of 2-way cigar humidification, Boveda also makes seasoning packs for wood humidors, travel cigar humidor bags and one-step hygrometer calibration kits. 

Looking for a gift for a cigar smoker, dad or other important guy in your life? Check out the Boveda Humidor Starter Kit and other cigar care accessories. Shop Boveda here: https://store.bovedainc.com/collections/boveda-for-tobacco

Check Out More of Boveda Cigar Exclusives:

A Cuban Cigar Collection | What's in Your Humidor? HVC, Reinier Lorenzo

https://youtu.be/eF6c-3BjfeM

When the U.S. Rolled More Cigars Than Cuba (Feat. Big Sky) 

https://youtu.be/tEBjL44vXF0

The Man Who Taught Me All I Know About Cigars (Feat. Crux Cigars) 

https://youtu.be/T8rUALdjkO4

Talking Family & Matilde's Origin Story w/ Enrique Seijas (feat. Matilde Cigars) 

https://youtu.be/n2OjLXbbAsI

Reiner founded the small-batch cigar house HVC in 2011, as a homage to hand-made cigars from Cuba’s capital city, Havana. Filmed on location in Miami, Florida. Full interview with HVC Reiner Lorenzo is coming soon. Cigar lovers, subscribe to the Boveda Box Press channel, so you don’t miss it!

What’s in his humidor along with Boveda?

00:00 Cold open

00:56 What’s the most flavorful Cuban cigar on the market?

01:21 What is Rob Gagner’s favorite Cuban cigar?

01:49 Is it true that this cigar has no aftertaste?

02:30 What is Reinier Lorenzo’s favorite Cuban cigar?

02:54 What’s a good Cuban cigar with morning coffee?

03:14 Is there a stick in his Cuban cigar collection that he WON’T smoke?

04:02 3,000 archival Cuban cigar bands!

Which Boveda to Use to Store Cuban Cigars:

If you smoke Cubans or other cigars with oily wrappers, you can customize the moisture in your humidor with Boveda. Cigars like these do best at a slightly lower relative humidity with Boveda 65% RH. (65% RH is great for aging premium cigars, too.)

Before you add cigars to a new wood humidor, always season it first with the Boveda Humidor Starter Kit, a great Father’s Day gift for cigar smokers.

Shop Boveda for cigars here: https://store.bovedainc.com/collectio...

Check Out More of Boveda Cigar Exclusives:

Is This a Cuban Cigar?

https://youtu.be/wsHXwyrxxAg

How To Spot A FAKE Cuban Cigar!

https://youtu.be/qiD5qFgSpqc?t=87

Busting 4 Myths About Cuban Cigars

https://youtu.be/A2zRZEjeZfU

Hear the backstory from Casa Cuevas Cigars’ Luis Cuevas Jr. and Alec Cuevas. In 2022, the Dominican cigar company rereleased the cigar blends that disappeared in the 2019 theft as the Flaco Habano and Flaco Maduro. The father and son duo smoke 7 x 43 Flacos with the Box Press host Rob Gagner.

Shot on location at Miami’s Empire Social Lounge. Take a moment to enjoy South Florida’s cigar lifestyle—relax and listen to good stories over good cigars with good company.

When you head to Miami for cigars, stop in at Empire Social Lounge and tell them Boveda sent you: https://empiresociallounge.com/.

Highlights from this cigar podcast include:

00:00 Cold open

01:50 Father figure picks George Michael.

04:00 What kind of steak is churrascos?

06:21 If Guy Fieri has a bad hair day, I'm having a bad hair life, right?

13:28 Ramen, it’s more than just a college staple. Learn the best place to get real ramen in Miami.

14:13 Are boneless chicken wings even a thing?

18:23 Were they caught? The great cigar heist of 2019.

20:07 Discontinued stolen cigar line is relaunched as Casa Cuevas Flaco.

21:54 Lesson learned: number mastercases of inventory to deter theft.

22:28 Sledgehammer cigar is a positive outcome from a night of crime.

25:23 Shaggy foot cigar vs closed foot cigar. Discuss.

27:08 How the pandemic’s mini cigar boom is different from the 1990s cigar boom.

29:20 Casa Cuevas reveals brand launch backstory exclusive to Boveda!

31:38 How big of a hit does inventory theft make on a company’s financials?

46:19 Every one of their blends is hand-written by Luis Cuevas Sr.

52:05 Transitioning into the family cigar business after college.

1:02:03 HORROR STORY! Low RH makes cigars blow up!

Premium cigar makers protect the flavor and consistency of tobacco by packaging cigars with Boveda. Cigar smokers use Boveda in humidors to continue to preserve and age their cigars. Before you add cigars to a new wood humidor, always season it first with the Boveda Humidor Starter Kit, a great Father’s Day gift for cigar smokers.

Shop Boveda for cigars here: https://store.bovedainc.com/collectio...

Check Out More of Boveda Cigar Exclusives:

A Father, A Son and Cigars! (Feat. Litto and Tony Gomez, LFD)

https://youtu.be/65oJtyaVi4c

For Long-term Success in the Family Biz, Look to Daughters (Feat. Raquel Quesada)

https://youtu.be/ZtI3XGCHi1Q

Talking Family & Matilde's Origin Story (Feat. Enrique Seijas, Matilde Cigars)

https://youtu.be/n2OjLXbbAsI

Shot on location at Miami’s Empire Social Lounge. Take a moment to enjoy South Florida’s cigar lifestyle—relax and listen to good stories over good cigars with good company.

When you head to Miami for cigars, stop in at Empire Social Lounge and tell them Boveda sent you: https://empiresociallounge.com.

Highlights from this cigar podcast include:

00:00 Cold open

02:25 New cigar trend? Celebrities endorsing cigars again?

05:06 When it comes to cigars, is Guy Fieri the real deal?

10:23 The ’70s and ’80s were not a good time for cigars—discuss

11:15 Oddest mixed tape ever—Niteflyte, Average White Band, The Rolling Stones and Survivor?!

11:32 Remember "Real Men of Genius"? “Real Men of Genius” Mr. Way too Much Cologne Wearer https://youtu.be/ik6QzSgrqZ4

12:47 Stogiebird’s Sam Leccia and a traveling act of little people in Nicaragua

17:15 Jonathan Drew and Nick Melillo take a cigar national sales meeting to the circus

18:34 Blending Sam Leccia’s Luchador Cigar

26:24 DJing on NYE in the Viagra Triangle

27:45 What makes a good DJ?

33:42 "You bought a brand called Toraño Family Cigars and there's no family."

35:25 It’s always easier to find a job when you have a job

37:58 Severed from a company on Ugly Christmas Sweater Day

41:14 John joined Espinosa. General and Espinosa Cigars joined forces to release Warzone. Warzone was named Cigar Aficionado #13 Cigar of the Year for 2000!

45:07 Watch for 5 new releases from Espinosa Cigars

46:18 Who are the biggest partiers in the cigar biz?

Premium cigar makers protect the flavor and consistency of tobacco by packaging cigars with Boveda. Cigar smokers use Boveda in humidors to continue to preserve and age their cigars. Before you add cigars to a new wood humidor, always season it first with the Boveda Humidor Stater Kit.

Shop Boveda for cigars here: https://store.bovedainc.com/collectio...

Check Out More of Boveda Cigar Exclusives:

NBA Legend Karl Malone Talks Long-time Cigar Passion and New Brand

https://youtu.be/60WJ-ybYJpE

“Craft” Cigars is a Physical Manifestation of an Emotional Connection

https://youtu.be/nY_nkP5X3lY

Traveling With Cigars?! You NEED To See This 👀

https://youtu.be/3jJqfdLsQGU?t=84

• Nick Perdomo, Jr. and son Nick III, Perdomo Cigars

• Henderson Ventura, Ventura Cigar Company

• Robert Caldwell, Caldwell Cigar Co.

• Reinier Lorenzo, HVC

• Jack Toraño, Espinosa Cigars

• Ernesto Padilla, Padilla Cigars

• Luis Cuevas Jr. and his son Alec, Casa Cuevas Cigars

Miami's a lit locale for cigar lovers. Plan a trip for sticks with your smoking buddies to visit Miami's cigar lounges and take a tobacco factory tour. Remember to pack Boveda Humidor Bags to safely transport souvenir cigars home from vacations. Boveda preserves the oils and sugars in the tobacco until you're ready to smoke Miami's best cigars. Stock up on Boveda Humidor Bags here: https://store.bovedainc.com/collectio...

Shop Boveda for cigars here: https://store.bovedainc.com/collectio....

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Highlights from this European cigar podcast include:

00:00 Cold open

01:42 How to retrohale a cigar

03:24 Who blends Lampert’s boutique cigars?

05:03 Do smaller cigars get the better tobacco leaves?

09:32 How many lawyers does it take to make a cigar?

10:37 Where can you buy Lampert Cigars in the United States?

12:45 Blending cigars with construction and environmental law

16:51 Does Lampert Cigars have a Connecticut wrapper?

17:08 Cigar smokers around the world taste test Lampert Cigars

21:00 Do Europeans prefer Cuban cigars?

28:35 What cigar is reminiscent of the saltiness of an ocean breeze?

29:37 Customizing your own cigar with Lampert

31:28 Pairing premium rum with premium cigars

European cigar smokers having a tough time locating Cuban cigars because of supply chain delays should substitute a Cuban for a Lampert Cigar, which is available at these tobacco shops: https://lampertcigars.com/retailers/.

In the United States, learn more about Lampert Cigars here: https://www.smallbatchcigar.com/lampert . Looking to customize a premium cigar? Check out Lampert’s My Cigar Lab at https://lampertcigars.com/my-cigar-lab/.

Premium cigar makers protect the flavor and consistency of tobacco by packaging cigars with Boveda. Cigar smokers use Boveda in humidors to continue to preserve and age their cigars. Before you add cigars to a new wood humidor, always season it first with the Boveda Humidor Starter Kit.

Shop Boveda for cigars here: https://store.bovedainc.com/collections/boveda-for-tobacco

Check Out More of Boveda Cigar Exclusives:

How To Spot A FAKE Cuban Cigar!

https://youtu.be/qiD5qFgSpqc?t=87

Indiana Ortez & Sisters In Smoke TAKEOVER

https://youtu.be/upeWliTGpDk?t=87

Busting 4 Myths About Cuban Cigars

https://youtu.be/A2zRZEjeZfU

Learn how to enjoy cigars better in this cigar podcast:

00:00 Cold open

05:21 Why retailers should break from the script when you’re at the register

09:48 What cigar shops can learn from the hospitality industry

23:39 A professional cigar taste tester shares how to fully taste cigars

29:59 Try this cigar parlor game with your smoking buddies

31:33 How a local tobacconist can get you out of a cigar rut

35:09 How to present sticks in a cigar shop to help buyers

37:49 Top 3 ways to enhance your next cigar

40:18 Changes you should make today to your smoking lounge that make cigar lovers want to stay

Light ‘Em Up Lounge was chosen by Cigar Journal as the Best Virtual Cigar Lounge in 2021.

Fellow cigar lounge visitors will tell you—to protect the flavor and consistency of cigars store them with Boveda. Boveda, makes 2-way humidity control for cigars, easy wood humidor seasoning, humidor bags and Humidor Starter Kits to condition new wood humidors before adding cigars. Shop Boveda for cigars here: https://store.bovedainc.com/collectio...

Check Out More of Boveda Cigar Exclusives:

How a Color Inspired an Amazing Cigar (Feat. Erik Espinosa)

https://youtu.be/cwKgMjGWDE0

Better Understand Your Cigar Tasting Palate (Feat. Klaas Kelner)

https://youtu.be/W-L976OtGlE

How The HECK Do You Smoke This Thing?! (Feat. Kafie Culebra Cigar)

https://youtu.be/8m22Mj_6zmE?t=98

Cigar podcast highlights include:  

• (2:28) Shout out to Corona Cigars on Sand Lake!
• (3:22) The cigar man who knows his bacon
• (4:40) What new cigar smokers need to know before they visit a cigar shop
• (5:49) Life after the NFL® 
• (8:48) What young Ike Taylor learned from hanging out in cigar lounges
• (9:18) Why Ike Taylor partnered with Howard G Cigars
• (10:40) Working with tobacco is like raising a kid
• (11:05) Origin story of the BIPOC cigar company Howard G
• (11:25) The late cigar legend and pianist Avo Uvezian mentored Howard Gumbs 
• (14:03) Ever think about going into the cigar business? Joining forces with American Caribbean Cigars’ Alex Menendez 
• (15:48) Creating Howard G lines—premium cigars at a good price point
• (25:18) How did the Howard G Black Moses cigar get its name?
• (31:05) During the pandemic, Ike Taylor became Uncle Ike to neighborhood kids 
• (34:06) What was Ike Taylor’s first job?
• (36:25) Running your own business—lessons learned from building a Champ burger at Checkers 
• (39:24) Where to find the 1OFAHKINE Ike Taylor cigar 
• (40:09) Check out the Howard G Leon Searcy cigar in the All Pro Series, too 

Visit https://www.howardgcigars.com/ to learn about all the Howard G cigar lines, including the 1OFAHKINE, Leon Searcy, Black Moses and Magic Stick. Try them all with a Howard G cigar sampler pack.

Make humidor care and humidifying cigars easy with Boveda. Boveda, makes 2-way humidity control to protect cigars, season wood humidors and condition new humidors with the new Humidor Starter Kits. Shop Boveda for cigars here: https://store.bovedainc.com/collections/boveda-for-tobacco

Check Out More of Boveda Cigar Exclusives:

Ready for the Mexican Cigar Revolution? (feat. Casa 1910)

https://youtu.be/sZxZfBX_xUY?t=9

In the Tobacco Fields with Willy Herrera (Drew Estate's Master Blender)

https://youtu.be/2-el7mY06cs

How the Mistress of Golf Lured Him to Cigars, Chris Moore, Carolina Blue

https://youtu.be/PZzOjzKbc9s

NBA Legend Karl Malone Talks Long-time Cigar Passion

https://youtu.be/60WJ-ybYJpE

Highlights from this armed forces cigar podcast include:  

• (2:28) What Warfighter cigars are they smoking?
• (5:07) Why do cigar smokers taste wild flavors in cigars?
• (6:06) What’s a trifecta cigar smoking experience?
• (7:12) THE BEST COMEBACK TO WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE CIGAR?!
• (8:34) How did Warfighter Tobacco Company get started?
• (12:55) How service members crowdsourced Warfighter into tobacco shops
• (16:44) Why is the Warfighter cigar called Garrison?
• (17:48) What’s the difference between Warfighter’s Garrison and Field cigars?
• (18:58) What do Warfighter Tobacco’s calibers mean?
• (19:59) What’s Warfighter’s Minutemen cigar like?
• (20:45) Good name for a pandemic cigar—The Dumpster Fire!
• (28:30) THE BEST CIGAR SHOP STORY EVER!
• (40:08) How to smoke a cigar fast without it overheating
• (43:04) Jon’s sniper story
• (47:11) Little known fact about grenades 

Hear how crowdsourcing helped launch this veteran-owned cigar brand, while supporting local brick-and-mortar tobacco shops. Service members and first responders gave cigar retailers an order: CARRY THESE MILITARY-THEMED CIGARS! 

Online, Warfighter sells camouflage travel humidors, cigar ruck cases and airtight Pelican cases, which are all preloaded with Boveda to protect the boutique cigars inside. 

Warfighter also protects its premium cigars by packaging with Boveda. You too can protect the flavor and consistency of cigars like Warfighter’s Field and Garrison blends with Boveda. Boveda, makes 2-way humidity control for cigars, easy wood humidor seasoning, humidor bags and Humidor Starter Kits to condition new wood humidors before adding cigars. Shop Boveda for cigars here: https://store.bovedainc.com/collections/boveda-for-tobacco

Read more about Warfighter Tobacco Company here: https://www.warfightertobacco.com/

Check Out More of Boveda Cigar Exclusives:

How to Slow Smoke a Cigar from the U.S. Cigar Smoking Champion

This Cigar Saved My Life—Cigars for Warriors

https://youtu.be/e_IhwUlPk08

How Herf Groups Are Putting the Boom Back in Cigars

https://youtu.be/oLzm2kgy6tk

Talking to Boveda’s Rob Gagner at 2021 PCA in Las Vegas, the cigar entrepreneur shares what’s next as PDR nears its 20th anniversary.

This cigar podcast’s highlights include:  

• (6:31) Best place to buy Cuban cigars in Europe
• (8:13) What cigars you should try if you go to Cuba
• (10:50) How COVID affected the cigar industry
• (12:33) How smoking cigars influences what you do now for fun 
• (15:05) What to watch out for before investing in a vacation property if you’re a cigar smoker
• (17:20) You can rent Abe Flores’s apartment in the D.R. on Airbnb!
• (17:29) Dating advice for cigar aficionados—find a mate who likes cigars (or at least, doesn’t mind them)
• (20:31) What Abe Flores learned from master blender Henke Kelner
• (23:02) What changes to make to stay in business post-pandemic
• (25:26) Remember the Tinder Box? (Did you know Abe Flores coded for the cigar retailer?!)
• (30:44) Why Abe Flores almost shut down PDR
• (31:37) What Abe Flores learned from Tabacalera Palma CEO Jochy Blanco
• (32:25) Selling cigars beyond the United States—you can buy PDR cigars in China
• (34:09) Finding mentors and listening to their business advice

PDR protects its premium cigars by packaging with Boveda. You too can preserve the flavor and consistency of cigars like PDR’s 10th Anniversary with Boveda. Boveda, makes 2-way humidity control for cigars, easy wood humidor seasoning, humidor bags and Humidor Starter Kits to condition new wood humidors before adding cigars. Shop Boveda for cigars here: https://store.bovedainc.com/collections/boveda-for-tobacco

For More Information About PDR Cigars, Visit:

https://www.pdrcigars.com/

Check Out More of Boveda Cigar Exclusives:

For My Humidor | Jochy Blanco

https://youtu.be/Kw7VZ-0JA2k

How to Better Understand Your Cigar Tasting Palate 

https://youtu.be/W-L976OtGlE

How to Spot A FAKE Cuban Cigar

https://youtu.be/qiD5qFgSpqc?t=87 

This cigar podcast’s highlights include:  

• (1:50) Discovering that your great-great-grandfather ran a legendary tobacco shop 
• (3:07) Delivering cigars to senators while they conferenced with POTUS
• (4:30) Selling cigars, then managing Georgetown Tobacco
• (7:55 ) Blending All Saints Cigars
• (8:31) Accidental cigar run that became All Saints’s Solamente
• (11.09) Trademarking St. Francis for a cigar release
• (12:49) Bringing to light steps in cigar making that nobody else talks about
• (15:19) Studying international leadership with Volvo and Ikea
• (21:13) Blending tobacco for the entire life of the cigar
• (21:37) Transitioning flavors within a cigar
• (33:01) Growing vegetables on tobacco farms to  gauge the terroir of the soil
• (39:53) Honoring mentors, naming All Saints cigars
• (42:59) Training fine dining servers how to present cigars to increase a table’s check
• (48:50) Leaving CAO
• (52:59) So what? Now what?

Protect the flavor and condition of your big-name brands and boutique cigars, like All Saints with Boveda. Boveda, makes 2-way humidity control for cigars, easy seasoning for wood humidors, humidor bags and Humidor Starter Kits to condition new wood humidors before adding cigars. Shop Boveda for cigars here: https://store.bovedainc.com/collections/boveda-for-tobacco

For more information about All Saints Cigars, visit:

https://www.allsaintscigars.com/cigars/

Check Out More of Boveda Cigar Exclusives:

What Makes a Cigar Full Bodied (Feat. Pete Johnson and Jon Huber)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbId1YUsGms

In the Tobacco Fields with Willy Herrera (Drew Estate's Master Blender)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-el7mY06cs&t=211s

Are Cuban Cigars Really Stronger?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u264JVfwYKA

You don’t have to be a Mason to buy Hiram & Solomon Cigars, which include Enter Apprentice, Fellow Craft, Shriner, Traveling Man, Veiled Prophet, Grand Architect and Master Mason. Curamus is the latest cigar release in the Hiram & Solomon Grand Master cigar line. 

Hiram & Solomon protects its premium cigars by packaging with Boveda. You can protect your cigars just like cigars makers. Preserve your passion with Boveda, makers of 2-way humidity control for cigars, easy seasoning for wood humidors, humidor bags and the NEW Humidor Starter Kits. Shop Boveda for cigars here: https://store.bovedainc.com/collections/boveda-for-tobacco

For Steve, a cigar is more than just a smoke, it’s a connection to a fallen friend who was a financial advisor and victim of the terrorist attack at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Los Caidos translates to the fallen. 

Currently, $1 from every Los Caidos cigar sold goes to support family members of first responders. Cigar smokers can choose either Los Caidos Blue for a fallen police officer or Los Caidos Red for a fallen firefighter. The Nicaraguan cigars are crafted at Tabacos Valle de Jalapa S.A. (TABSA), which was chosen factory of the year twice by cigar blog, halfwheel.

Los Caidos protects its premium cigars by packaging with Boveda. You can protect your cigars just like cigars makers. Preserve your passion with Boveda, makers of 2-way humidity control for cigars, easy seasoning for wood humidors, humidor bags and one-step hygrometer calibration kits. Shop Boveda for cigars here: https://store.bovedainc.com/collections/boveda-for-tobacco

For more information about upcoming rides, visit:

https://lifeofaridetime.org/

Check Out More of Boveda Cigar Exclusives:

Why Are Cigars So Popular Among Active Military?

https://youtu.be/esSPKWYZIJI

The Best Cigar Brands Don’t Follow Trends (feat. Drew Estate) 

https://youtu.be/Tplzkx6DZ2o

Does The Cigar Binder Affect Taste? (Feat. Luxury Cigar Club) 

https://youtu.be/xvDzAoqjynU?t=87

Raquel talked openly about childhood hijinks; the least favorite training rotation of cigar operations; secret grows on the Quesada tobacco farm; and blending swaps she pulled on her dad, Manuel "Manolo" Quesada. As president and owner of the family-owned cigar factory, Manolo raised two strong daughters to succeed in the C-suite boy’s club of premium cigars. 

Highlights of the cigar conversation with Quesada include: 

• Shaking her booty to Dance VXN (1:07)
• Tweaking tobacco blends in dad’s cigar recipe (13:52)
• Coloring a box of cigars for consistency (16:07)
• Making your mark to get what you paid for (18:47)
• Studying and working at a tobacco shop in Boston—a tropical girl in the snow (21:20)
• Playing well with competitors strengthens the Dominican cigar industry (27:41)
• Jamming in a band with Nirka Reyes, Abe Flores, Litto Gomez and “Henke” Kelner (30:21)
• Being kids on a tobacco farm—Quesada exclusive (31:44)
• Putting the Quesada name on a cigar for the first time with the Quesada 35th anniversary blend (38:16)
• Hatching crazy ideas to expand the cigar brand—origin story of the of Quesada Oktoberfest (41:51)
• How Raquel Quesada is similar to Manolo Quesada (46:44)
• How Raquel Quesada is different than her dad (47:47)
• Growing wrapper for an upcoming cigar release—Quesada exclusive (1:00:15) 

Quesada Cigars protects its premium cigars by packaging with Boveda. You can protect your cigars just like cigars makers. Preserve your passion with Boveda, makers of 2-way humidity control for cigars, easy seasoning for wood humidors, humidor bags and one-step hygrometer calibration kits. Shop Boveda for cigars here: https://store.bovedainc.com/collections/boveda-for-tobacco

Quesada Cigars is a family-owned Dominican cigar operation. Its best known brands are Quesada, Casa Magna, Heisenberg and Fonseca cigars. Learn more about Quesada Cigars http://quesadacigars.com/

Check Out More of Boveda Cigar Exclusives:

For My Humidor | Manuel Quesada (patriarch of Quesada Cigars)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JR8Gkx47YQQ&t=10s

How Ferio Tego Cigars are Like Your Favorite Song (Feat. Michael Herklots) | Box Press Ep. 49

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYX2VJeHTjI

How to set up a new wood humidor with the Boveda Humidor Starter Kit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sub3mPJo1Tg&t=1s

Coined the Slowest Race on Earth, this international competition is all about “slow smoking” cigars. Pick up smoking strategies as Box Press Podcast Host Rob Gagner talks to cigar smoking competitors at BURN by Rocky Patel in Pittsburgh, PA.

In 2021, 13 qualifying rounds were held at smoke clubs and lounges across the U.S. There were qualifying events in more than 30 countries. The winner from each country attended the grand finale in Split, Croatia, in September 2021.

A well-humified cigar burns more slowly and evenly. Extend your own smoking experience by storing cigars in your humidor with Boveda, a global partner of CSWC. Boveda, is the maker of 2-way humidity control for cigars, easy seasoning for wood humidors, humidor bags and one-step hygrometer calibration kits.

Shop for Boveda here.

Who Moves On? Cigar Smoking World Championship 2021 U.S. Semifinals | Box Press Ep.48

https://youtu.be/pTo7A_XIw8Q

Slow and Low—Cigar Smoking World Championships

Watch BOTL Versus SOTL, Rob Gagner Competes Against Ben Wills 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPYyQsJ8yOc

Do YOU Have What It Takes To Be A Cigar Smoking World Champion?! 

Find out how to compete in CSWC from Founder and CEO Marko Bilic and Boveda’s Benny Patock 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FB4sB84MUrU&t=2s

Learn more about CSWC here.

Metropolitan and Timeless cigars are alive today because of Herklots and his business partner Brendon Scott. When the now-defunct Nat Sherman International closed, the two former employees started a cigar company with saved legacy brands and cigar accessories and two new blends, Elegancia and Generoso.

Highlights of the cigar conversation with Herklots include:

6:00 Getting a job at a tobacco shop to pay for his cigar hobby

8:01 Succeeding at work is doing more than your job

13:30 Wearing a guayabera and Panama hat while standing in the middle of a tobacco field smelling green leaves is not him

15:50 Comparing wine to cigars

19.50 Learning how to blend a cigar

22:28 Blending the Quesada 35th

25:31 Smoking unfermented tobacco in a cigar

47:29 Growing popularity of “meme” cigars

1:01:13 Listening to a favorite song is like smoking a legacy cigar

You can protect your cigars just like cigars makers. Preserve your passion with Boveda, makers of 2-way humidity control for cigars, easy seasoning for wood humidors, humidor bags and one-step hygrometer calibration kits. Shop Boveda for cigars here: https://store.bovedainc.com/collections/boveda-for-tobacco

Learn more about Ferio Tego Cigars at https://www.feriotego.com/

How to Properly Cut a Cigar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2tim4FS2VA&t=229s

A conversation with the son of Davidoff's Master Blender (feat. Klaas Kelner) | Box Press Ep. 18 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m35N6fV_6Vg&t=3s

For My Humidor | Manuel Quesada (patriarch of Quesada Cigars)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JR8Gkx47YQQ&t=10s

In 2021, 13 qualifying rounds were held at smoke clubs and lounges across the U.S. There were qualifying events in more than 30 countries. The winner from each country attended the grand finale in Split, Croatia, in September 2021.

A well-humidified cigar burns more slowly and evenly. Extend your own smoking experience by storing cigars in your humidor with Boveda, a global partner of CSWC. Boveda is the maker of 2-way humidity control for cigars, easy seasoning for wood humidors, humidor bags and one-step hygrometer calibration kits.

Shop for Boveda here.

Slow and Low—Cigar Smoking World Championships

Watch BOTL Versus SOTL, Rob Gagner Competes Against Ben Wills 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPYyQsJ8yOc

Do YOU Have What It Takes To Be A Cigar Smoking World Champion?! 

Find out how to compete in CSWC from Founder and CEO Marko Bilic and Boveda’s Benny Patock 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FB4sB84MUrU&t=2s

Learn more about CSWC here.

Jess Coleman and Brandon Marsh rejuvenated the Montana boutique cigar scene building on the state’s rich cigar heritage. Did you know that in the early 1900s, Montana was home to over 107 cigar factories? Today’s Big Sky Cigars are designed locally and created with the highest quality Nicaraguan tobaccos.

This cigar podcast digs into:

2:06 Big Sky Cigar’s Yellowstone River Box which was featured in Fly Fishermen Magazine’s 2021 Father's Day Gift Guide

5:50 Montana’s little-known but rich cigar history

9:48 Antiquing for cigar boxes and cigar tokens like American Pickers

13:04 How to learn more about cigars in Little Haven

15:59 Reworking a tobacco blend based on customer input—the Bighorn 2.0

30:23 Why a dark wrapper doesn’t mean it’s a strong cigar

30:48 How to cut a torpedo cigar

35:08 Legacy cigars versus boutique cigars

Big Sky protects the cigars it ships to smokers with Boveda to preserve the sugars and oils of the tobacco. You can protect your cigars just like cigars makers, too. Preserve your passion with Boveda, makers of 2-way humidity control for cigars, easy seasoning for wood humidors, humidor bags and one-step hygrometer calibration kits.

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Learn more about Big Sky’s cigar lines at https://www.bigskycigar.com/cigars. If you’re looking for a present for a fly fishing cigar smoker, check out Big Sky Cigar’s Yellowstone River Box. Then gift the box of cigars in a large Boveda Humidor Bag, which provides one year of maintenance-free cigar protection.

Friends Neil and Gerard launched Jake Wyatt in 2020. Named after their two sons, the boutique cigar brand offers five gourmet lines of cigar blends you won’t find anywhere else. Looking for a new cigar to linger on your palate? Nab a Jake Wyatt sample box at your brick-and mortar cigar shop. 

This cigar podcast delves into the men behind the business and includes:

• Where’s a good steak place in SoCal where you can smoke cigars? (12:22)
• How Neil Garcia transitioned from playing pro baseball to launching a cigar business. (13:01)
• How to stay friends with your business partner. (16:34)
• What’s a gourmet cigar? (25:00)
• Is your cigar palate consistent or varied? (25:34)
• Why 22 cigars in Jake Wyatt boxes? (39:35)
• How do you know when to pass on a business venture? (58:00)
• Why Box Press is one of the best cigar podcasts (1:02:00)

Jake Wyatt Cigars are protected with Boveda to preserve the sugars and oils of the gourmet cigars. You can protect your cigars just like cigars makers, too. Preserve your passion with Boveda, makers of 2-way humidity control for cigars, easy seasoning for wood humidors, humidor bags and one-step hygrometer calibration kits. 

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Learn more about the Jake Wyatt Cigar Light and Cutter Set featured in this episode: https://jakewyattcigars.com/jake-wyatt-lighter-and-cutter-set/

Jake Wyatt Cigar Lines:

https://jakewyattcigars.com/

https://jakewyattcigars.com/cigars/appendix-ii/

https://jakewyattcigars.com/cigars/fourth-dimension/

https://jakewyattcigars.com/cigars/herbert-spencer/

https://jakewyattcigars.com/cigars/lucid-interval/

https://jakewyattcigars.com/cigars/u-s-i-r/

https://jakewyattcigars.com/cigars/s-e-2019/

https://jakewyattcigars.com/cigars/lithium/

https://tobaccoplusexpo.com/

Find out why a Blackbird is the hot new cigar you gotta try. This new boutique cigar brand is the next wave of cigars born from those not born into a cigar empire. 

A cigar talk where you’ll learn:

• What’s with these cigars named after birds in brightly colored cigar boxes (Crow, Finch, Cuco, etc.)
• How to smoke Blackbird cigars in the right order (Perfect advice for a three-cigar-a-day smoker looking for progressive blends.) 
• What famous cigar smoker to share a cigar with.
• How to sharpen your skills beyond college, smart from someone who designed Can’t Clip My Wings cigar swag.

Jonas protects Blackbird Cigars with Boveda to preserve the sugars and oils of his boutique cigars. You can protect your cigars just like cigars makers, too. Preserve your passion with Boveda, makers of 2-way humidity control for cigars, easy seasoning for wood humidors, humidor bags and one-step hygrometer calibration kits.

Along with golf tips, learn:

• How not to kill your palate smoking cigars
• How to kill tobacco beetles without ruining your cigars
• How to spot a fake Cuban
• How Chris launched his North Carolina cigar company
• Why you couldn't find Carolina Blue Cigars for awhile
• Why Chris relaunched his cigar brand

In this Boveda cigar podcast, Rob and Chris are smoking the CBC Limitada.

Chris protects Carolina Blues with Boveda to preserve the sugars and oils of his boutique cigars. You can protect your cigars just like cigars makers, too. Preserve your passion with Boveda, makers of 2-way humidity control for cigars, easy seasoning for wood humidors, humidor bags and one-step hygrometer calibration kits. 

https://shopcarolinabluecigars.com/

https://cigarsforwarriors.org/

https://tobaccoplusexpo.com/

In 2013, he launched the boutique cigar brand with the Cubo Claro. It’s legendary Cuban cigar-making combined with Nicaraguan filler tobacco from Oliva Tobacco Co. 

From scratch, Ian learned everything you need to know about cigars: where to buy tobacco; what factory makes cigars; who prints cigar bands; and how to salvage a sales call with a cigar retailer who thinks you’re from Davidoff! 

💡 Entrepreneur smart tips:

• Make sure your new business name falls at the beginning of the alphabet near an established industry brand!
• Sell company swag that anyone can wear. No lie 🧢— even non-cigar smokers sport snapback baseball caps that say Dapper.


As of this interview with Rob Gagner at the 2021 Tobacco Plus Expo in Las Vegas, Dapper Cigar currently has 5 cigar lines, including Cubo, La Madrina, El Borracho, Siempre and Desvalido. During the cigar-long cigar podcast, Rob and Ian smoke the Desvalido a medium- to full-flavored Dapper that promises a creamy, malted honey experience with floral expressions.

Like many premium cigar brands, Dapper cigars are boxed with Boveda, the 2-way global leader in humidity control. Boveda protects the flavor, condition and burn of cigars for cigar manufacturers and cigar smokers. What do you use to protect cigars in your humidor? Better be Boveda.  


https://dappercigars.com/


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Pay attention, follow your “belly radar” and pivot. “My business should have failed a hundred times over,” the founder of Room101 brands told Rob Gagner at the 2021 Tobacco Plus Expo in Las Vegas.

Call it kismet. Call it tenacity. Call it intuition. Matt knows how and when to call it.

From boutique cigars to stylized humidors. From Room101 urinal pads to bespoke custom bling worn by the likes of Snoop Dogg, DeAndre Jordan and Guy Fieri. Just try to predict Room101’s next gig.

Matt stepped away from the cigar game and Davidoff in 2017. He’s launched a comeback with AJ Fernandez and Caldwell collaborating on new cigar lines, such as Doomsayer, Farce and The T. His Room101 cigar knives and cigar lighters make great statement gifts for the edgier cigar lover.

Preserve your passion with Boveda, makers of 2-way humidity control for cigars, easy seasoning for wood humidors, humidor bags and one-step hygrometer calibration kits.

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An inspirational cigar hour with Box Press Host, Rob Gagner and Storm Boen, Operation: Cigars for Warrriors Chairman of the Board and CEO. The nonprofit organization collects, then disperses premium cigars, cigar accessories, coffee and more to troops serving in combat zones.

Learn the CFW origin story and how the group protects the more than a millions cigars it’s shipped overseas with Boveda, its first corporate sponsor.

What cigar are they smoking? The Hiram & Solomon Operation: Cigars for Warriors Live2Serve, which is a collaboration limited-edition cigar only available at CFW donation sites. Drop off cigars at one of the more than 450 OP: CFW’s donation sites. Many are in smoke shops, where you can also buy a box of your favorites and leave it there.

*Shot at the 2021 at Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) in Las Vegas, NV.

Visit cigarsforwarriors.org to find out how to donate to the 501 (c) (3) charity.

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Shot in 2021 at Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) in Las Vegas, NV.

#Live2Serve

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Sit back and light one up as we talk Oscar Valladares cigars, Honduras and more!

*Previously Recorded in 2019*

The cigar we smoked: https://bit.ly/2GLUqjJ

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