Cigar Federation's Tripp brings you Jonathon Drew from the new John Drew Brands. The discussion starts out with the Brixton Mash, a bourbon and rum mix with an international flair, they then move on to the Dove Tale Rum, a Floridian rum aged in bourbon barrels. J.D. also passionately discusses the experienced leaders of the John Drew Brands and of course normal shenanigans! SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel http://www.youtube.com/user/cigarfederation?sub_confirmation=1 SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast th...
Jul 12, 2017•13 min•Ep. 108
Tripp talks with Jon Huber from Crowned Heads about new releases and swag.
Jul 12, 2017•3 min•Ep. 107
Jul 12, 2017•23 sec•Ep. 106
No guest this week as the CigFed mods Logan, Surgeon, and Tripp sit down to talk about the IPCPR next week in Las Vegas. Logan, Surgeon and Tripp talk about the future of Cigar Federation, IPCPR and the cigar industry.
Jul 06, 2017•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 104
Surgeon and Tripp sit down with a Mombacho Tierra Volcan, and they bring along special guest Rob Rasmussen from Mombacho. Surgeon is pairing a Mombacho Tierra Volcan Grande Squeeze by Village Brewery Miyagikyo 15 Japanese whisky by Nikka Whisky Distilling Glenfarclas 105 Cask Strength Single Highland Malt scotch Tripp is pairing a Tierra Volcan Classico with: 3-Way IPA - Fort George Brewery Akashi - Eigashima Shuzo Estate Bottled 3 Year Rye - Willett Robby is pairing a Tierra Volcan Fino with: B...
Jul 06, 2017•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 103
This week we're joined by Skip Martin, of RoMa Craft Tobac. We talk Wunderlust, what it's like to be a top 25 cigar for 2016, where the company is headed, and having a top DJ for their IPCPR party.
Jun 30, 2017•1 hr 40 min
Surgeon and Tripp sit down with TAA from Crowned Heads & Rum. Special guest Barry Stein from The Cigar Authority joins them. Surgeon is pairing a Crowned Heads The Angel's Anvil 2016 with: Ron Cubay 10 Year Reserva Especial rum Ron Zacapa Centenario Sistema Solera 23 rum Havana Club Seleccion de Maestros rum Tripp is pairing a Crowned Heads The Angel's Anvil 2016 with: Brugal 1888 Gran Reserva Havana Club 7 Year Flor de Cana 7 Year Barry is pairing a Crowned Heads The Angel's Anvil 2017 with...
Jun 29, 2017•23 min
This week we're joined by Omar de Frias, of Fratello Cigars. We talk the Fratello line, NASA, IPCPR and much more!
Jun 23, 2017•56 min
Surgeon and Tripp sit down with the Drew Estate Tabak Especial and some appropriate coffee pairings. Surgeon is pairing a Tabak Especial Negra with: Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey Xocoveza Winter Spiced Mocha Stout by Stone Brewing Glenfiddich 15 Year Old Solera Cask Tripp is pairing an Nica Rustica Red Eye Short Robusto with: Nicaragua El Dorado - Layne Coffee Cold Brew IPA - Rogue Ales & Spirit Black House Coffee Stout - Modern Times Beer
Jun 21, 2017•54 min
This week we're joined by Jack Torano, of Torano Cigars with General Cigar Co.
Jun 09, 2017•58 min
Surgeon and Tripp sit down to see what pairs with the Nica Rustica from Drew Estate. Surgeon is pairing a Nica Rustica 'Belly' with: The Yamazaki 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky by Suntory Dead Guy Ale by Rogue Ales & Spirits Oyster Stout by Porterhouse Brewing Tripp is pairing an Nica Rustica Short Robusto with: Aooni IPA - Yo-Ho Brewing Willett Estate Bottled 3 Year Rye Bomb! - Prairie Artisan Ales
Jun 08, 2017•1 hr 9 min
Surgeon sits down to review one of the recent release from AJ Fernandez, the Last Call Maduro.
Jun 06, 2017•8 min
This week we're joined by Rick Rodriguez, Master Blender and CAO Ambassador for General Cigar Co.
Jun 02, 2017•58 min
Surgeon and Tripp sit down with a Joya de Nicaragua Antano Dark Corojo and some appropriately dark pairings. Surgeon is pairing a Joya de Nicaragua Antano Dark Corojo with: Wilson & Morgan Barrel Selection 18 Year Old Single Malt form Tobermory Distillery Black Chocolate Stout by Brooklyn Brewery Octomore Edition: 7.1 by Bruichladdich Tripp is pairing a JdN Antano Dark Corojo El Martillo with: Oban 14 Year Barrel Aged Ten Fidy - Oskar Blues Octomore 6.1 - Bruichladdich...
Jun 01, 2017•57 min
This week we're joined by Matt Booth of Room101 Brand. We'll talk about his time in the cigar industry, along with his jeweler collection, and The Scent of Struggle tour.
May 26, 2017•1 hr 9 min
Surgeon sits down to review the latest release from Davidoff, the Yamasa in a Piramides vitola.
May 23, 2017•9 min
This week we're joined by Victor Vitale of Legacy Brands. We'll talk about his Tortuga brand, as well as the Ora Vivo, a partnership with actor and lifelong cigar smoker Armand Asante.
May 19, 2017•59 min
Surgeon and Tripp sit down with enormous Asylum 13 Eighty (6" x 80 ring gauge, and 7x70). They'll be joined by special guest Barry Stein from The Cigar Authority podcast. Surgeon is pairing an Aslyum 13 'The Eighty' with: Green Label by Johnnie Walker Guardians' Chapter by The Glenlivet Orkney Bere Barley by The Arran Tripp is pairing an Asylum 13 'The Seventy' with: Eigashima Akashi Jonnie Walker The Spice Road Elijah Craig Small Batch Barry is pairing an Asylum 13 TAA Box Pressed Exclusive wit...
May 18, 2017•1 hr 53 min
This week we're joined by Mo Maali, Owner of Patina Cigars and National Sales Manager for Mombacho Cigars.
May 12, 2017•56 min
Surgeon and Tripp sit down with the 2016 Quesada Oktoberfest release, Dominican Republic version. Surgeon is pairing a Oktoberfest 2016 The Bavarian with: Crooked Moon Tattoo Stockholm - Mikkeller Brewing Hotbox Coffee Porter - Oskar Blues Brewery Old Man Winter Porter - Ribstone Creek Brewery Tripp is pairing a Oktoberfest 2016 Das Boot with: Vienna Lager - pFriem Family Brewers Hefeweissbier Dunkel - Weihenstephaner Salvator Double Bock - Paulaner...
May 11, 2017•1 hr 5 min
Logan and Tripp sit down with Andrew Wood of Tabacos Mundial to talk about his brand as well as details on the FDA legislation.
May 08, 2017•53 min
This week we're joined by Phil Zanghi of Debonaire Cigars and Indian Motorcycle Cigars.
Apr 28, 2017•1 hr 18 min
This week we're joined by Jon Huber from Crowned Heads Cigars! Jon talks about his 2016 projects, 2017 projects, the TAA meeting from March, and the upcoming IPCPR.
Apr 26, 2017•57 min
Surgeon and Tripp sit down with the All Out Kings collaborative blending release from Willy Herrera and Robert Caldwell. Surgeon is pairing a All Out Kings SMASH with: 18 Year Extremely Rare scotch whisky - Glenmorangie Americano Stout - Stone Brewing Small Batch 12 Year bourbon - Elijah Craig Trippy is pairing a All Out Kings SMASH with: The Yamazaki 12 Bull Run Straight Bourbon Whiskey Beer For Breakfast - Dogfish Head...
Apr 20, 2017•1 hr 5 min
This week we're joined by Claudio Sgroi from Mombacho Cigars! Claudio talks about the Puro Sabor festival, Mombacho Cigars, the Mombacho Experience, what's coming for IPCPR 2017, and some new projects they've been working on.
Apr 14, 2017•57 min
Surgeon and Trippy Trent sit down to pair a Sobremesa from Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust with some whiskies. Surgeon is pairing a Sobremesa Short Churchill with: The Macallan 12 Scotch Malt Whisky Society 3.217 'A delicatessen shopping basket' Scotch Malt Whisky Society 31.27 'Bold sailor's dram' Trippy Trent is pairing a Sobremesa Robusto Largo with: Oban 14 High West 36th Vote Barreled Manhattan Laphroaig 10
Apr 13, 2017•56 min
Surgeon and Tripp sit down to pair the Green Hornet from Black Label Trading Company with some tasty stouts. Surgeon is pairing a Black Works Studio Green Hornet with: Hazelutely Choctabulous by Rogue Ales & Spirits Chipotle Chili Porter by Mikkeller Brewery Company Trippy Trent is pairing a Black Works Studio Green Hornet with: Tough Love by Crux Fermentation Project Opacus Oatmeal Stout by StormBreaker Brewing
Apr 06, 2017•52 min
This week we're joined by Robert Holt from Southern Draw Cigars!
Mar 31, 2017•1 hr 11 min
Surgeon just returned from a trip to Cuba, so he and Tripp "Trent" are pairing with the Ramon Allones Club Allones Edicion Limitada 2015 Pairing a Pairing a Ramon Allones Club Allones Edition Limitada 2015 with: Ron Cubay Reserva Especial 10 Year Trippy is pairing a Ramon Allones Club Allones Edition Limitada 2015 with: Havana Club Añejo 7 Años
Mar 30, 2017•1 hr 9 min
Surgeon and Tripp "Trent" are back after a bit of a hiatus. Fresh from Nicaragua they are focused on pairing a La Flor Dominicana. Surgeon is pairing a La Flor Dominicana La Nox Toro with: Oud Bruin Hip Hops - Brouwerij ’t Verzet No Hero Oatmeal Stout - Evil Twin Brewing La Debauche Cognac Barrel Tripp is pairing a La Flor Dominicana Petite La Nox with: Imperial Biscotti Break - Evil Twin Brewing Death By Coconut - Oskar Blues Brewery Hopped Bourbon Cask Ale - Innis & Gunn...
Mar 23, 2017•1 hr 4 min
