At the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Davidoff made a notable return, and one brand that stood out with a fresh look was Zino. Davidoff had not participated in the PCA (formerly IPCPR) Trade Show since 2019. For many years, the company's primary focus has been on its flagship brands: Davidoff, AVO, and Camacho. Although Zino has always been included in Davidoff's exhibits, it was generally considered a secondary brand. However, this year, Zino took its place alongside the other...
Apr 23, 2025•8 min•Ep. 2339
At the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Davidoff made a notable return, and one brand that stood out with a fresh look was Zino. Davidoff had not participated in the PCA (formerly IPCPR) Trade Show since 2019. For many years, the company's primary focus has been on its flagship brands: Davidoff, AVO, and Camacho. Although Zino has always been included in Davidoff's exhibits, it was generally considered a secondary brand. However, this year, Zino took its place alongside the other...
Apr 23, 2025•8 min•Ep. 2338
One of the many first-time exhibitors at the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show was Valacari Cigars. Founded by Tallahassee retailer Nimmer Ahmad, the company works with Tabacalera Pages de Nicaragua S.A. in Nicaragua to make its cigars. While a first-time exhibitor, Valacari has been in business since 2016. Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-w6v
Apr 22, 2025•4 min•Ep. 2337
One of the many first-time exhibitors at the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show was Valacari Cigars. Founded by Tallahassee retailer Nimmer Ahmad, the company works with Tabacalera Pages de Nicaragua S.A. in Nicaragua to make its cigars. While a first-time exhibitor, Valacari has been in business since 2016. Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-w6v
Apr 22, 2025•4 min•Ep. 2336
AVO, one of the iconic brands in the cigar industry, made its return to the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show after being absent since 2019. With Davidoff's presence at the PCA Trade Show, AVO's return marked a significant comeback for the brand. Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-w67
Apr 22, 2025•4 min•Ep. 2335
AVO, one of the iconic brands in the cigar industry, made its return to the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show after being absent since 2019. With Davidoff's presence at the PCA Trade Show, AVO's return marked a significant comeback for the brand. Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-w67
Apr 22, 2025•4 min•Ep. 2334
On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 157, we present Down the Rabbit Hole #8– our 8th installment of this series. The concept works as follows: Dave and Coop start with a familiar song and then go down the path of selecting a song inspired by that song. Each will go through ten iterations of this exercise and choose a song from the inspired previous song selected. Ultimately, we will see where this journey takes each of them. Plus we got music news, cigar news, the music pairing of the week, and a shor...
Apr 22, 2025•2 hr 19 min•Ep. 2333
On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 157, we present Down the Rabbit Hole #8– our 8th installment of this series. The concept works as follows: Dave and Coop start with a familiar song and then go down the path of selecting a song inspired by that song. Each will go through ten iterations of this exercise and choose a song from the inspired previous song selected. Ultimately, we will see where this journey takes each of them. Plus we got music news, cigar news, the music pairing of the week, and a shor...
Apr 22, 2025•2 hr 19 min•Ep. 2332
An annual tradition continues on Prime Time Jukebox Episode 156, the Dedications Show for 2025. Dave Burck started the Dedications Show on Cigar Jukebox . Each year, listeners could submit a dedication song to honor a loved one or someone special who has passed away. Since we launched Prime Time Jukebox, we have included the Dedications Show every year. A tradition on the Dedications Show is to light up a Las Calaveras Cigar by Crowned Heads. Las Calaveras is an annual limited edition cigar that...
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 2331
An annual tradition continues on Prime Time Jukebox Episode 156, the Dedications Show for 2025. Dave Burck started the Dedications Show on Cigar Jukebox . Each year, listeners could submit a dedication song to honor a loved one or someone special who has passed away. Since we launched Prime Time Jukebox, we have included the Dedications Show every year. A tradition on the Dedications Show is to light up a Las Calaveras Cigar by Crowned Heads. Las Calaveras is an annual limited edition cigar that...
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 2330
ST Dupont is known for their fine cigar accessories with the bulk of it being their lighters. Their torch lighters all started with the introduction of their MaxiJet which a slim single flame lighter. I’ve personally owned for for 25 years now and it still fires up like the first day I got it. Originally, all their lighters were made in Paris,France, but later they moved their production overseas to China. Coles of Londons started distributing ST Dupont a few years ago and is now trying to bring...
Apr 06, 2025•8 min•Ep. 2329
ST Dupont is known for their fine cigar accessories with the bulk of it being their lighters. Their torch lighters all started with the introduction of their MaxiJet which a slim single flame lighter. I’ve personally owned for for 25 years now and it still fires up like the first day I got it. Originally, all their lighters were made in Paris,France, but later they moved their production overseas to China. Coles of Londons started distributing ST Dupont a few years ago and is now trying to bring...
Apr 06, 2025•8 min•Ep. 2328
It’s Prime Time, Episode 338, and the second day of our 2025 Prime Time Virtual Trade Expo. This is the sixth year in a row we have run this. The concept is straightforward. We give a cigar company a 15-minute slot to come on and talk about their 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show releases. Day Two (4/3/25) Lineup Nicholas Perdomo III, Perdomo Cigars Hector Alfonso, Espinosa Cigars Rafael Nodal, Tabacalera USA Andy Yaffee, Crowned Heads Jonathan Carney, Bentley Tobacco Casey Haugen,...
Apr 04, 2025•4 hr 27 min•Ep. 2327
It’s Prime Time, Episode 338, and the second day of our 2025 Prime Time Virtual Trade Expo. This is the sixth year in a row we have run this. The concept is straightforward. We give a cigar company a 15-minute slot to come on and talk about their 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show releases. Day Two (4/3/25) Lineup Nicholas Perdomo III, Perdomo Cigars Hector Alfonso, Espinosa Cigars Rafael Nodal, Tabacalera USA Andy Yaffee, Crowned Heads Jonathan Carney, Bentley Tobacco Casey Haugen,...
Apr 04, 2025•4 hr 23 min•Ep. 2326
On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 155, we present our sixth installment of Women in Music. We do this show each year, coinciding with International Women’s Day, which takes place in early March. This year’s installment has a twist, and we give you our perfect songs from female artists. In this episode, Dave smokes the Undercrown Maduro Pequeña , and Coop smokes the Casa Magna Maduro Box-Pressed Belicoso . As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Full Episode 155 Playlist Reference...
Apr 03, 2025•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 2325
On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 155, we present our sixth installment of Women in Music. We do this show each year, coinciding with International Women’s Day, which takes place in early March. This year’s installment has a twist, and we give you our perfect songs from female artists. In this episode, Dave smokes the Undercrown Maduro Pequeña , and Coop smokes the Casa Magna Maduro Box-Pressed Belicoso . As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Full Episode 155 Playlist Reference...
Apr 03, 2025•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 2324
It’s Prime Time, Episode 337, and the first day of our 2025 Prime Time Virtual Trade Expo. This is the sixth year in a row we have run this. The concept is straightforward. We give a cigar company a 15-minute slot to come on and talk about their 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show releases. This is the first of two shows. Appearing on this show are: Pete Johnson, Tatuaje Cigars Billy & Gus Fakih, Artesano Del Tobacco Mike Szczepankiewcz, Powstanie Cigars Sebastien Decoppet, Caval...
Mar 28, 2025•3 hr 13 min•Ep. 2323
It’s Prime Time, Episode 337, and the first day of our 2025 Prime Time Virtual Trade Expo. This is the sixth year in a row we have run this. The concept is straightforward. We give a cigar company a 15-minute slot to come on and talk about their 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show releases. This is the first of two shows. Appearing on this show are: Pete Johnson, Tatuaje Cigars Billy & Gus Fakih, Artesano Del Tobacco Mike Szczepankiewcz, Powstanie Cigars Sebastien Decoppet, Caval...
Mar 28, 2025•3 hr 13 min•Ep. 2322
On Prime Time Episode 336, we have the second installment of our four-part 2024 PCA Pre-Game Series with Media Panel 20. Tonight, we will have our annual panel discussion regarding PCA. Aaron and Coop will be joined by members of Developing Palates and he Cigar Coop Coalition. We will discuss all things PCA and all things media about PCA. You won’t want to miss this. Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sp...
Mar 21, 2025•2 hr 57 min•Ep. 2321
On Prime Time Episode 336, we have the second installment of our four-part 2024 PCA Pre-Game Series with Media Panel 20. Tonight, we will have our annual panel discussion regarding PCA. Aaron and Coop will be joined by members of Developing Palates and he Cigar Coop Coalition. We will discuss all things PCA and all things media about PCA. You won’t want to miss this. Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sp...
Mar 21, 2025•2 hr 57 min•Ep. 2320
Rick Rodriguez and and Gus Martinez (formerly of General Cigar Company), founded West Tampa Tobacco Company in 2022. They debuted the White and Black series in 2022 at the PCA trade show in Las Vegas. In 2023, West Tampa released a limited edition cigar using a Mexican San Andres wrapper along with Nicaraguan tobacco. The Red series is an offshoot of that cigar using the same wrapper, but different binder and filler. This is what West Tampa says about the Red: Like its predecessors, White & ...
Mar 21, 2025•6 min•Ep. 2319
Rick Rodriguez and and Gus Martinez (formerly of General Cigar Company), founded West Tampa Tobacco Company in 2022. They debuted the White and Black series in 2022 at the PCA trade show in Las Vegas. In 2023, West Tampa released a limited edition cigar using a Mexican San Andres wrapper along with Nicaraguan tobacco. The Red series is an offshoot of that cigar using the same wrapper, but different binder and filler. This is what West Tampa says about the Red: Like its predecessors, White & ...
Mar 21, 2025•6 min•Ep. 2318
On Prime Time Special Edition 173, Nick Syris and James Giehm are our special guests. Both are the hosts of Simply Stogies. Nick also owns LH Cigars and is our unofficial Cuban correspondent. Nick will update us on the Habanos Festival and LH Cigars. James and Nick will then catch us up on Simply Stogies. Tonight, we also debut a brand new segment, “Under the Sea,” sponsored by Artesano del Tobacco. Plus, we have our Espinosa this Day in Sports History and Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happeni...
Mar 19, 2025•3 hr 23 min•Ep. 2317
On Prime Time Special Edition 173, Nick Syris and James Giehm are our special guests. Both are the hosts of Simply Stogies. Nick also owns LH Cigars and is our unofficial Cuban correspondent. Nick will update us on the Habanos Festival and LH Cigars. James and Nick will then catch us up on Simply Stogies. Tonight, we also debut a brand new segment, “Under the Sea,” sponsored by Artesano del Tobacco. Plus, we have our Espinosa this Day in Sports History and Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happeni...
Mar 19, 2025•3 hr 23 min•Ep. 2316
On Prime Time Episode 335, we kick off the first of the four Pre-Game Shows leading up to the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show with our special guest, PCA Executive Director Joshua Habursky. On this show, you will get the low-down on what to expect at this year’s PCA Trade Show. Plus, we will have our FSG Steak Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments....
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 2315
On Prime Time Episode 335, we kick off the first of the four Pre-Game Shows leading up to the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show with our special guest, PCA Executive Director Joshua Habursky. On this show, you will get the low-down on what to expect at this year’s PCA Trade Show. Plus, we will have our FSG Steak Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments....
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 2314
On the Smoking Syndicate Roundtable 21, the Cigar Coop Coalition tackles the Quesada 50th Anniversary Toro Prensado. In 2024, Quesada celebrated its 50th anniversary since the opening of its first cigar factory, Manufactura de Tabacos S.A. (MATASA), in 1974. Currently, Quesada’s factory operation is called Tabacos de Exportación (TABADEX). The Quesada 50th Anniversar is a limited edition line with two vitolas to commemorate the occasion. The Quesada 50th Anniversary debuted at the Procigar 2024 ...
Mar 14, 2025•57 min•Ep. 2313
On the Smoking Syndicate Roundtable 21, the Cigar Coop Coalition tackles the Quesada 50th Anniversary Toro Prensado. In 2024, Quesada celebrated its 50th anniversary since the opening of its first cigar factory, Manufactura de Tabacos S.A. (MATASA), in 1974. Currently, Quesada’s factory operation is called Tabacos de Exportación (TABADEX). The Quesada 50th Anniversar is a limited edition line with two vitolas to commemorate the occasion. The Quesada 50th Anniversary debuted at the Procigar 2024 ...
Mar 14, 2025•57 min•Ep. 2312
On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 154, we present “Songs to Ride Out the Storm.” This episode was inspired by Cyclone Alfred, a massive storm that hit Brisbane, Australia. As the title indicates, we created a playlist that you can listen to as a storm approaches. In this episode, Dave smokes the Murcielago Rabito, and Coop smokes the HVC Hot Cake Fresh Out of the Oven Broadleaf Gran Torpedo . As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Full Episode 154 Playlist References New Oldies ...
Mar 11, 2025•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 2311
On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 154, we present “Songs to Ride Out the Storm.” This episode was inspired by Cyclone Alfred, a massive storm that hit Brisbane, Australia. As the title indicates, we created a playlist that you can listen to as a storm approaches. In this episode, Dave smokes the Murcielago Rabito, and Coop smokes the HVC Hot Cake Fresh Out of the Oven Broadleaf Gran Torpedo . As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Full Episode 154 Playlist References New Oldies ...
Mar 11, 2025•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 2310
