Surgeon and Tripp sit down with the brand new Davidoff Late Hour. Surgeon is pairing a Davidoff Late Hour Toro Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky Glenfarclas 2002 The Family Cask Yoichi 10 Japanese Whisky Tripp is pairing a Davidoff Winston Churchill Late Hour Toro with: Inchgower 1982 Glenfarclas 2002 Glenrothes 1975
Surgeon and Tripp sit down with this very exclusive cigar from Black Label Trading Company / Black Works Studio. Let's see how the Neon Tiger pairs! Surgeon is pairing a BLK WKS Studio Neon Tiger with: Lug-Tread Lagered Ale - Beau's Brewery Original - Innis & Gunn Thirsty Beaver Amber Ale - Tree Brewing Co. Tripp is pairing a BLK WKS Studio Neon Tiger with: Havana Club Seleccion de Maestros Ardbeg 10 Year Dino S'mores - Off Color Brewing
Surgeon sits down to review the 2017 release from Southern Draw Cigars. The Rose of Sharon is a Connecticut Shade and sure to please a lot of cigar smokers.
Surgeon, Logan, and Tripp sit down to recap their IPCPR 2017 Las Vegas experience. They talk booths, cigars, media events, and weird goings on in Sin City.
Tripp talks with Steve Ricker about their originas as a Canadian cigar company. Steve talks about their journey from the first cigar release, and coming into the US market and being based in Las Vegas. Steve talks about the Dominion Classic which will be launching first in the US. The Dominion Confederation will be launching in Canada to celebrate the 150th anniversary.
Surgeon and Tripp do a short update on what it's like being back from the IPCPR. They sit down with one of the hot cigars from the show, the El Gueguense Maduro from Foundation Cigar Company. Surgeon is pairing a El Güegüense Maduro Corona Gorda with: Nicaraguan Eagle bourbon barrel aged coffee - Layne Coffee Black Butte XXVII 27th Birthday Reserve, Imperial Porter - Deschutes Brewery 18 Year Old Limited Edition Scotch Whisky, Cask 2003 for Kensington Wine Market - The Arran Tripp is pairing a E...
Tripp interviews Nelson Alfonso of Selected Tobacco. Nelson talks about the history of Selected Tobacco, and the Atabey, Byron, and Bandolero brands. Nelson also talks about their patented Humitube system, and what makes it unique. They also discuss the gorgeous jars in Atabey, Byron, and Bandolero brands. This year Selected Tobacco had exclusive vitolas available for retailers at the IPCPR in Las Vegas.
Tripp interviews Terence Reilly of Quesada Cigars. Terence talks about the core lines, the Casa Magna, the Fonseca and the Quesada cigars. Terence also talks about the latest incarnation of the Quesada Oktoberfest.
Tripp interviews Robert Caldwell about the new shit, The Hit and Run, a joint effort with Matt Booth. Robert also talks about the tri-llaboration between Robert, Matt and AJ Fernandez available for distribution in September, which should be menagical.
Tripp interviews Jose Ortega, VP of sales for My Father Cigars. Jose talks about the Connecticut Shade offering of The Judge, the Flor de Las Antillas, Le Bijou 1922, and the predicate blend Vegas Cubanas. The La Opulencia brand gets national distribution and Jose talks about what makes the blend so special.
Tripp talks to Rene Castaneda. Rene talks about the La Libertad, the oldest brand in the Villiger portfolio. The Sandoro Connecticut, Claro, and Maduro. Rene also talks about the latest Villiger offering, the La Flor De YnClan, which has been brought back in a Robusto, Torpedo, and Churchill vitola. It incorporates tobacco that is at least 5 years of age. The Villiger 1888 was on display, released at the IPCPR 2016.
Tripp talks with Santana in the D'Crossier booth about some new packaging launched at the IPCPR and the move to the Dominican Republic for production. The Selection 512 available in sealed cans has been revamped with an updated color scheme and printing. The binder tobacco also gets updated from Costa Rican Sumatra to Piloto Cubano from the DR, available for wide distribution in September. Santana also announces the Selection 512 Maduro available in a brown tin with an updated band, and a new bl...
Tripp sits down with a very busy Omar de Frias talks about the new celebratory cigar, the Fratello Navetta. Omar also talks about the surprise front page article in the Washington Post.
Trip interviews Jose Blanco of EP Carrillo. Jose talks about the 2016 packaging redesign across the brand. Jose talks about the return of the Elencos Don Rubino line. The Encore release should be widely available in early 2018.
Tripp talks to Dion of Illusione to catch up and see how the IPCPR show is going. Dion talks about his annual Singulare release. He also talks about the packaging redesign on Cruzado and Garagiste. Dion talks about his philosophy of focusing and maintaining the core line of cigars.
Tripp sits down with Dean Parsons of Epic Cigars. Dean introduces the Smoking Shields a special blended cigar for the Smoking Shields non-profit organization. Dean talks about the Project E, the San Andres Maduro wrapper with a smokeable band. The Maduro Fuerte which is an extension to the existing Maduro line. The La Rubia had widespread distribution at the end of 2016, introducing a Connecticut Shade wrapped cigar.
Tripp sits down with Eddy Guerra of Gurkha Cigars. Many of the products showcased at the IPCPR were vintage products being brought back into the market. The Cellar Reserve 12 and 15 available now in tubos, and 3 count boxes. The Royal Challenge is now available in tubos as well. The 10th Anniversary available as a 1,000 numbered humidor release, each containing 50 cigars, with production out of the new factory in Nicaragua. It will be available as a 6x52 parajeo shape. The Havana Legenda also re...
Tripp talks to David Blanco of Blanco Cigar Company. David talks about the Blanco Nine, now with a lancero vitola. The Primos Estates Selection which was voted best value cigar of the year. Liga Exclusiva de Familia Connecticut Shade, and the follow up Pennsylvania Broadleaf maduro version.
Tripp sits down to talk with Robert Holt of Southern Draw Cigars. Robert has updated all the packaging for the core line, with changes to the colors on the bands and boxes. The Rose of Sharon sold through with the original Easter release, the 2nd release made it's debut at the IPCPR with the updated bands, with a lancero vitola to follow in late fall, early spring. Robert also talks about the Jacobs Ladder, a double ligero and double maduro with Pennsylvania Broadleaf.
Tripp talks to Kyle Gellis of Warped Cigars. Kyle walks us through the Black Honey cigar, and the current lineup. Kyle talks about their new cigar the Serie Grande Reserva 1988 coming in December or January. Tripp and Kyle talk about the Delirio Coffee project and espresso sets.
Tripp talks to Tony Bellato about his new packaging and band redesign for the La Barba. Tony also talks about his Viva La Vida wine.
Moya Ruiz introduces Il Ridotto the "Private Room", which was the first casino in Venice in 1638. Danny talks about the history behind the name, and Nelson talks about the blend including the use of a Brazilian Habano wrapper.
Tripp talks to CAO's Rick Rodriguez about some of the new Amazon Basin offerings. There's the new Fuma Em Corda and Anaconda.
Tripp talks with Ed Lahmann about the Hoyo de Monterrey La Amistad Silver. It's a collaboration between General Cigar Company and AJ Fernandez, first started with the La Amistad Gold in 2016.
Mike explains how and why the two core Powstanie blends, Habano, and Broadleaf came to fruition. Powstanie is also introducing an Imperial Stout beer that was designed to pair with the Powstanie Habano. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel http://www.youtube.com/user/cigarfederation?sub_confirmation=1 SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast through iTunes https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cigar-federation/id718340445?mt=2 SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast through Google Play https://play.google.com/music/m/Ixoykbze23...
Tripp speaks with Jack Torano about the Yellow and Blue Vault series extensions which round out the Vault portfolio.
Andres Maturen Maal talks about the relaunch of the Partagas 1845, with new blends, packaging, and design. The three lines consist of the Clasico, Extra Fuerte, and Extra Oscuro.
Tripp talks to Justin Andrews about the Diesel Grind, the most full bodied and full flavoured cigar in the General Cigar Company portfolio specifically for Brick & Mortar stores. It features a Habano wrapper and a three region blend for the fillers.
Tripp interviews Steve Abbott, brand manager of Macanudo for General Cigar Company. Steve talks about the Macanudo Orange, White, and Black lines.
Tripp interviews Fred Rewey who talks about the Five Year Aged Collection celebrating the Fifth Anniversary of Nomad Cigar Company. The Classic Line, a Dominican cigar, which was the companies initial release. The Navigator, and Vagabond in round torpedo and short perfecto vitolas for a roughly 200 box run. The Martial Law is now available for wide distribution. The Fin de los Mundos, translated to End of the Worlds, is also now available for additional distribution.
