Tonight, we join forces! The Smoking Syndicate & El Oso Fumar come together for Roundtable 22 - Cohiba Riviera Lancero. Ben Lee, William Cooper, Tripp Waldrop, and host, Bear Duplisea...
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes is pleased to welcome back Eddy Guerra for our #331stTake . After years of working for some of the industry's large and corporate giants, the new family man is bringing back his talents to the family-owned icon La Flor Dominicana . One of the Cigar Boom's most successful stories lies within the confines of La Canela and Eddy is poised to help the world remember without Litto the world doesn't get ligero. Enjoy!...
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of Nick Libretti , host of the Long Ash Podcast and newly promoted Senior Brand Manager at JR Cigars to sit down for our #330thTake . We'll catch up with Nick on his PCA take, all things Long Ash and JR Cigars. Enjoy!...
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes is proud to welcome the return of Dave Garofalo of 2GuysCigars.com , Cigar Authority podcast, and United Cigar Group. Our 329thTake will be one to attend. Dave is never short on opinions, but I love chatting with him because of his indelible personality. Those opinions are backed by 40 years of retail and cigar industry wisdom. And we aim to hear straight from the man himself. It'll be one to sit down and watch. Enjoy!...
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes another first-time guest for our #328thTake . A long time ago, Tyler Jeffery was the first to ever tell me in-person that he watched this show. It was a surreal moment. Fast forward a few years, and that funny, curious, passionate 'kid' took his best qualities and chased a dream. He's worked hard, traveled on his own dime, and learned tons. With a factory and distributor now in his corner, he's poised to make a name for himself. Enjoy!...
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes first time guest - Lou Cross of Lure Cigars to sit down for #Take327 ! It’s been great to observe Lou’s journey. From long time cigar fan and supporter of this podcast to launching his own brand! In 18 months, Lou has come out swinging and it’s all thanks to a lifetime love fishing and cigars. We’ll take a walk along his journey of how he went from fanboy to a PCA Trade Show Exhibitor this year...
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes returns for our #326thTake ! The Premium Cigar Association put on an amazing Trade Show in New Orleans two weeks ago. The Cigar Coop Coalition will litigate most of it this coming Tuesday on Prime Time Special Edition. But tonight, Tripp Waldrop and I weigh in on eating and pairing our way through New Orleans! We brought a pairing home for you to witness and we look back at the epic meals, cocktails, venues. All thing culinary - New Orleans style. Enjoy!...
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes continues to gear up for the upcoming PCA Tradeshow in New Orleans. We've asked William Cooper and Erron Nielsen to return for our #325thTake . We'll explore the "hype" around a Tradeshow release. Why does it matter? When does it matter most to release a cigar? But, I'm really excited to look back at previous cigars that had all the hype. Did they live up to deliver expectations? Let's take a look at some historical data and discuss and debate. Enjoy!!!...
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes back Tripp Waldrop of the Cigar Coop Coalition and Let’s Get Pairing to sit down for our #324thTake . PCA is on the horizon and Tripp and I have had the privilege of many live interviews over the years. Which are some of our favorite? Experience the highs and the lows on tonight’s take. Enjoy!...
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes Daniel Lance of Domain Cigars to sit down for our #323rdTake ! The Co-Founder of Domain has teamed up with the infamous Disla family to bring some of the hottest new cigars to market in the last couple of years. Enjoy!...
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of the Taco Jester himself, Oliver Nivaud of United Cigar Group . Our #322ndTake promises to explore Oliver's taking the reigns and moving United Cigar to the next level over the past 7+ years. It hasn't been easy, but he's sure made it look fun. Enjoy!...
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of Enrique Seijas of Matilde Cigars to sit down for our #321stTake . Enrique is one of the industry's favorites and as a member of the First Family of the Dominican Republic is holding his family and his father's legacy close to his heart as he charges forth into a new era of Matilde. Enjoy!...
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of the definition of 'An Oldie, but a goodie'. Chris Topper is a 4th Generation, culminating 130+ years of pure, passionate American Tobacco history. Topper Cigars has proudly made cigars since the days of Grover Cleveland. Chris first appeared on this show way back on #Take40 , now here is on #Take320 . Enjoy!...
This week, we welcome in a new duo, but familiar faces to sit down for #Take319 . Thor Nielsen started Cigar Press almost a decade ago and quickly gave the cigar community a new look at print journalism. Fred Rewey has done everything in and out of the industry. Fred and Thor decided to team up and bring CIgar Press into a new era. We'll dive into that, but also have some fun along the way. Fred, Thor, and I have smoked a lot of cigars over the last 20 years, we bring some of our aged favorites ...
This week, Rafael Nodal of Altadis USA and the steward of herald brands like Trinidad, Montecristo, Romeo y Julieta, and more joins us for our #318thTake . We catch up with Rafael and smoke the latest Top 25 placer - the Trinidad Espiritu No. 3. Forgive the audio, but Rafael treated us all to a one-of-a-kind experience, playing piano live for us. (01:22:45)...
#ELOsoFumarTakes has a little fun amidst the "Top Cigar List" season. Our #317thTake welcomes back William Cooper Tripp Waldrop to a RE-DRAFT. In 2018, Tripp participated in his last "Top Cigar" list and Coop and I both had our respective lists. We go head-to-head in a re-draft. Let's goooooooooo!...
WELCOME BACK! HAPPY NEW YEAR! The night is here! The time is right! It's time for the #ELOsoFumarTakes Top 10 Cigars of 2024! Once again, the legendary George Brightman joins us for the Top 10 Countdown for the ages! I've sent George my top ten cigars for him to sample and taste test blind. He gives an honest breakdown alongside my own assessments, Enjoy! Criteria: 1) It's vitola based. 2) I had to have smoked the cigar for the first time in the last year and a half.* 3) It must not suck. 4)No l...
This week on #ELOsoFumarTakes, we're back! William Cooper and Mike Szczepankiewicz celebrate the last show of 2024 with a unique cigar and discuss fatherhood, celebrations, and the year ahead.
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes some very special guests for our #314thTake - a tribute to life of Mike Peacock, Owner of Michaels Tobacco of Euless & Michaels Tobacco of Keller . We will have a panel of wonderful guests, who knew him well and some more than most. We are honored to have his son, Bob Peacock, join us. Current General Manager of Michaels Brandon Payne heads a trio of famous shop alums, along with industry reps Tracy Spence & Austin Borgstede. And finally, William Coop...
This week, We welcome the return of Joe Gro of Casa de Montecristo to sit down for our #313thTake ! Joe has been a man on the move since his last time on the show. From a key mover at Drew Estate to a Shaker at Quality Importers to now move' and groovin' at Casa de Montecristo, we take a deeper look back at Joe's journey, why he loves this industry and why the hell he loves the word's worst "comedian"....
#ELOsoFumarTakes is pleased to welcome for the first time the incomparable Janine Perdomo of Perdomo Cigars . For 30+ years, she’s worked side by side with her husband and family to build one of the premiere companies in the industry. It all started in a garage and now we’re here. Now, we hear her #Take ! Enjoy!...
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes turns 7!!! Our #311thTake promises a celebration you hardly ever see. Why? Because instead of celebrating the past - we look to the future! Seven burning questions for the next 7 years in the cigar industry. We've assembled William Cooper , George Brightman , Jay R. Davis , and honorary guest host - Tim Wong....
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes commences our annual "Bear's Birthday Take". Tradition has returned as we welcome Steve Saka of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust and Juan Martinez of Joya de Nicaragua Cigars for our #310thTake ! The last 41 years have been good to me, it's time to celebrate with great cigars and even better friends. Enjoy! K9s for Warriors...
This week, Camacho Cigars ’ Jack Heyer joins us for our #309thTake . Jack always brings a zany, yet humble distinction to our guest chair and tonight promises to be nothing different. You have to love Jack’s humor and enthusiasm for cigars! Enjoy!...
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of How Bout That Cigar for our #308thTake ! Host Matt Tye brings the new cohost of HBTC - Raul Ramos with him to get the full #ELOsoFumarTakes treatment. We'll have some industry topics dipped in for good fun and we'll be diving into why, after all these years, they still like snails, er I mean cigars. See you Sunday and Enjoy!...
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of How Bout That Cigar for our #308thTake ! Host Matt Tye brings the new cohost of HBTC - Raul Ramos with him to get the full #ELOsoFumarTakes treatment. We'll have some industry topics dipped in for good fun and we'll be diving into why, after all these years, they still like snails, er I mean cigars. See you Sunday and Enjoy!...
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes joins forces with The Smoking Syndicate for a very special Roundtable. Our dear member, Ben Lee and thousands in Western North Carolina have been devastated by Hurricane Helene. So, this Sunday is all about our brother and his neighbors. We will be featuring Room101 Cigars Johnny Tobacconaut Toro and raising money for Operaton Airdrop. You can learn more in the link below! Come for the banter, give for the people and smoke because you want to. See you Sunday! https://...
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the newly sworn-in President of the Premium Cigar Association , Mr. Scott Regina of Emerson's Cigars. Our #306thTake promises to be a good one as we learn more about one the industry's premiere tobbaconists. A second generation retailer may have been born into this world, but on Sunday we learn more about Scott's journey and what it took to get here. The newly appointed President of PCA has some big shoes to fill and we intend to see how he plans on filling t...
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes is pleased to welcome all the way from the other side of the globe - Reinhard Pohorec to sit down for our #305thTake . Reinhard's impact on the premium cigar industry has been fast, furious, and unwavering in just a few short years. From the Founder of Light em' Up Lounge to Vice President of one the most highly anticipated companies to hit the market in the last decade, Reinhard brings considerable influence and poise to everywhere he goes. You should be excited abou...
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return (from Space I may add) of Omar de Frias of Fratello Cigars drops in for our #304thTake . From the DMV to the Last Frontier, Fratello has surely and steadily bringing some of the most unique projects to market. We explore the past decade-plus and the journey that got Omar from obscurity to seeing his brand on the moon. Enjoy! https://cigar-coop.com/2024/05/pca-2024-fratello-cigars.html...
