This week, Drew and Joe interview Nick Gervais of MyMonthlyCigars.com, and David Rivera of Martinez Hand Rolled Cigars Factory. They are collaborating on an event, but we will have a round table discussion on Cigar Clubs and hand-rolled factories that are still around today. Cigar news, and stuff you might need to know right here on Stogie Geeks!
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This week, Joe talks about the sticks he's had over the past week, cigar news, and some other things you may need to know in the cigar world! E-mail joeh@stogiegeeks.com or drew@stogiegeeks.com with questions and comments!
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Joe and Adam go over some of the sticks they've had over the past week, they'll discuss some Cigar news, and stuff you might need to know!
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This week, Joe is joined by Adam Olean, Humidor Manager at Havana Cigar Club, to interview Enrique Sanchez, CEO & Founder of Global Premium Cigars! Global Premium Cigars is a tobacco company that is Proudly Nicaraguan, which owns the brand 1502!
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This week, Drew and Joe discuss what they have been smoking, we will have Cigar news, Stogie Geek Ratings, and stuff you might need to know!
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This week, Drew and Joe interview Andy Yaffee, National Sales Director for Micallef Cigars! Jason Fruge jumps on he is a VP from Onapsis and fellow Stogie Geek. We will have Cigar news, sticks of the week, and stuff you might need to know!
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This week Drew and Joe, discuss the Diamond Crown No. 4 Maduro, do the Stogie Geeks listeners want a slack channel, sticks of the week, and stuff you might need to know.
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This week Drew and Joe, interview Steve Saka Founder of Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust. Steve’s path toward cigar stardom began not a century ago in Cuba, but in the 1980s—and that path was one he forged on his own.
To check out Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust, visit: https://www.dunbartoncigars.com/
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This week Drew and Joe, interview Adetola “Aric” Wimberly-Bey! His love and knowledge of the leaf encouraged him to fulfill his dreams. With the help of his childhood friend Derrick Bell this was possible. It literally took Derrick and Aric a year of cold calling the secretary at El Titan and sending flowers to Sandy to get her attention. Once Sandy finally spoke with Derrick and Aric she welcomed them with open arms to the El Titan De Bronze family.
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This week Drew and Joe, interview Noel Rojas! Noel has worked with some of the hottest boutiques in the world. He has helped create some of the most flavorful and sought after cigars. Good news for us he has his own brand, Rojas Cigars King of the Small Gauge Cigars.
To check out Rojas Cigars, visit: https://www.facebook.com/nrojascigars/
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In the Stogies of the Week, Drew and Joe go over the sticks they've had over the past couple weeks, including the "Stogie of the Week": J.C. Newman Brick House Maduro Toro!
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This week, Drew and Joe go over some of the sticks they've had over the past week, including the "Stogie of the Week": The Plasencia 146 Cosecha Monte Carlo 6 x 58!
Drew's Sticks:
Black Chazaro Habana
Crowned Heads The Angel’s Anvil TAA 2019 6 X 50
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This week Drew and Joe, interview Alec Rubin, and Bradley Rubin. Growing up they both knew that one day they would join Alec Bradley Cigar Company as ‘Second Generation Cigar Makers.’ That time has come and in this episode, they get to tell their story.
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This week, the Stogie of the Week is the Plasencia Alma del Fuego - Candente Robusto 5 x50! Drew and Joe then go over a few sticks they've had over the past week!
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This week Drew and Joe, interview Eric Newman, President of J.C. Newman Cigars. J.C. Newman Cigar Company’s long history dates back more than a century to 1895, when Julius Caeser Newman rolled his first cigars in the family barn. From their humble beginnings as a one-man cigar factory, they have survived and prospered through the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, two world wars, the Cuban embargo, excessive taxes, smoking bans and the rapid consolidation of the cigar industry.
To check out J.C. Newman Cigar Co., visit: https://www.jcnewman.com/
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Joe and Drew go over the sticks they've had over the past week, including the "Stogie of the Week": Plasencia Reserva Original Cortez 5 ¾ x 56
Drew's Sticks:
New World Puro Especial by AJ Fernandez 7 X 52
Mi Querida Triqui Traca
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This week Drew and Joe, interview Mike Bellody, Founder of MLB Cigar Ventures. Mike believes the premium, hand-rolled cigar industry is one of the very few remaining industries that has stayed true to the original time-tested techniques used since the first cigar was rolled almost 300 years ago. The history, craftsmanship and quality associated with making truly great cigars remain largely unchanged through generations. The cigar lifestyle is filled with these traditions. His cigars will always pay homage to this deeply entrenched tradition and history. Quality will NEVER be in question when you smoke a cigar made under his supervision his cigars will always be "Developed by Legends" - http://www.mlbcigarventures.
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This week, Drew and Joe, interview Dan Thompson, President of Micallef Cigars. Micallef Cigars is creating new content as everyone struggles with the new normal of social isolation. Micallef Madness is a contest for all those who are disappointed they won’t be filling out NCAA brackets this year. Ambassador Round Table and Off The Record interviews will be part of the new program schedule also. All content will be available via the private Ambassador Facebook group.
The Micallef Ambassador community is open to anyone; interested parties can learn more on the Micallef Cigars website: https://micallefcigars.com
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This week, Drew and Joe discuss the topic of the week, Impacts of the virus that is forcing business to change, employees to work from home and daily briefings from elected officials!
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Joe and Drew talk about pairing cigars and liquor.
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This week Joe interviews, Dr. Gaby Kafie, Kafie Trading Company- Premium Cigars & Coffee. Dr. Kafie is also the Founder of the BCA, Boutique Cigar Association. After his departure from practicing medicine, Dr. Kafie wanted to bring the finest cigars handcrafted in Honduras to market. In 2013 he created Kafie 1901 Cigars.
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This week Drew and Joe interview Armen Caprielian Managing Partner of DAV Cigars and discuss The Boutique Cigar Association. (BCA) https://www.thebcaa.org/ The BCA is an organization that will bring together the “true” boutique cigars of the premium cigar industry. Topics include Education, Organization, and Awareness For Family Owned Boutique Cigars Makers & Brands.
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Joe’s Cigars:
Stick of the Week: Plasencia Alma del Campo Travesia 6.5×54 – Toro Extra
The Plasencia – Alma Fuerte Robusto (5 1/4×52) – Stick of the Week!
Viaje Satori Nirvana (6 x 50)
HVC Black Friday 2019
The Falto Mentor (5.75×54)
Drew’s Cigars:
E.P. Carrillo Inch 5.5 x 64
Caldwell LA Barba Purple 5 x 50
Montecristo No. 2 ( The Monte “2”) 6 x 52
Micallef Connecticut 6 x 52
The Perdomo Special Craft Series Maduro 6 X 60
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This week Drew and Joe review, the Predicate Exchange (PredX), this is a licensing solution that is being proposed to the industry. Its goal is to help solve the predicate question in a cost-effective way while still allowing manufacturers to expand their portfolios. Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks
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Joe’s Cigars:
- Stick of the Week! – The Plasencia – Reserva Original (4 3/4 x 52)
- E.P. Carrillo Edicion Limitada 2013
Warped Corto X46
Drew’s Cigars:
- Alec Bradley Fine & Rare HOF/506 – 6 ¼” X 54 – Boxed Press Gran Toro
- Asylum 13 5 x 50
- Gurka Ghost Phantom Gordo 5 X 58
- Criollo ’98
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