Episodes
Sunday Jul 16, 2017
IPCPR 2017 Las Vegas - Erik Espinosa from Espinosa Cigars
Sunday Jul 16, 2017
Sunday Jul 16, 2017
Logan sits down with Erik to discuss the new releases, the Murcielago's re-release from A.J's factory, and um, then discuss a certain solution to fight the Vegas heat.
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Sunday Jul 16, 2017
IPCPR 2017 Jeff Borysiewicz and Florida Sun Grown
Sunday Jul 16, 2017
Sunday Jul 16, 2017
We interview Jeff Jeff Borysiewicz in the Drew Estate booth. Jeff talks about the challenges of growing tobacco in Florida, and the background of how the Florida Sun Grown project came about.
Sunday Jul 16, 2017
IPCPR 2017 Las Vegas - Mitul and Sean of Fable Cigars
Sunday Jul 16, 2017
Sunday Jul 16, 2017
Mitul and Sean spend time discussing there brand, the meaning behind the names, and the # 7. Fable cigars are made at Nica Sueno. They also discuss there market strategy during these uncertain times for the premium cigar industry.
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Saturday Jul 15, 2017
IPCPR 2017 Las Vegas - Hector Alfonso of Espinosa Cigars
Saturday Jul 15, 2017
Saturday Jul 15, 2017
Hector and Tripp discuss the new re-release of the Murcielago. We see and hear about the new Jamaican brand and The Dread also under the Jamaican brand, just with a little more Jamaican tobacco in the mostly Nicaraguan blends.
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Saturday Jul 15, 2017
IPCPR 2017 Las Vegas - Steve Saka of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust
Saturday Jul 15, 2017
Saturday Jul 15, 2017
Steve educates Tripp and us about nicotine strength and tobaccos in general. He describes the new Todos las Dias, and the Muestra de Saka. Steve also talks about the eateries in Las Vegas.
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Saturday Jul 15, 2017
IPCPR 2017 Las Vegas – Nick Melillo of Foundation Cigar Co.
Saturday Jul 15, 2017
Saturday Jul 15, 2017
Nick passionately describes to us his new project Highclere Castle. Nick and Lord Carnarvon have formed a partnership to release the cigar. Highclere Castle is from the Downton Abbey Estate. Nick also tells us about the new Wise Man maduro, based off of the El Gueguense. Foundation Cigar Co. won a Best in Show award.
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Friday Jul 14, 2017
IPCPR 2017 Las Vegas - Juan Cancel & Bill Ives of Protocol Cigar
Friday Jul 14, 2017
Friday Jul 14, 2017
The Protocol lancero is coming out in full production this year. Bill explains that all Protocol cigars will come in 10 count boxes. Protocol is also releasing a new cigar to the international market only, called the Themis. We love you guys too!
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Friday Jul 14, 2017
IPCPR 2017 Las Vegas - Skip Martin of RoMa Craft Tobac
Friday Jul 14, 2017
Friday Jul 14, 2017
Tripp and Skip talk about the new Neanderthal sizes for the international market only. Skip defines and tells us of the importance of Tastosterone in blending cigars. Skip can't say enough about Bizarre Meats in Las Vegas, and ends the interview discussing his new watch.
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Friday Jul 14, 2017
IPCPR 2017 Las Vegas - Pete Johnson with Tatuaje
Friday Jul 14, 2017
Friday Jul 14, 2017
Tripp and Pete Johnson discuss the new monster in the series, The Michael. Pete talks about his new/old lighter manufacturer relationship, and the new Negocient #4. We find out about a new Surrogate, a blend for the international market, and the Tattoo Needles.
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Friday Jul 14, 2017
IPCPR 2017 Las Vegas - Mariah Ditkowich of La Sirena
Friday Jul 14, 2017
Friday Jul 14, 2017
Mariah tells up about La Sirena's seven different blends, along with the people and companies La Sirena collaborate with. They discuss eating in Las Vegas, and Mariah's artwork.
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Friday Jul 14, 2017
IPCPR 2017 Las Vegas - Matt Booth and Room 101 Brand
Friday Jul 14, 2017
Friday Jul 14, 2017
Tripp and the Cigar Surgeon hang out with Matt Booth of Room 101 Brand. They play video games, discuss guerrilla marketing, eating from dumpsters in Las Vegas, and the crazy prices for batteries in Las Vegas. Oh, and yes, they briefly discuss the new blends coming from Room 101 Brand. Ventura, and the collaboration between himself, A.J. Fernandez, and Robert Caldwell.
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Friday Jul 14, 2017
IPCPR 2017 Las Vegas - Ralph with Alec Bradley
Friday Jul 14, 2017
Friday Jul 14, 2017
Tripp talks with Ralph, about the new Alec Bradley blends being added to there stellar lines, Prensado and Black Market. They also discuss Alec Bradley withinthe Canadian market. Ralph hinted towards a Canadian exclusive.
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Thursday Jul 13, 2017
IPCPR 2017 Las Vegas - Hamlet Paredes with the Tabaquero
Thursday Jul 13, 2017
Thursday Jul 13, 2017
Watch Hamlet roll a lancero, one of the hardest vitolas to roll, as he describes to Tripp the Tabaquero, including the new milder blend.
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Thursday Jul 13, 2017
IPCPR 2017 Las Vegas - Rocco with Leadslingers Whiskey
Thursday Jul 13, 2017
Thursday Jul 13, 2017
Rocco from Leadslingers Whiskey tells Tripp about the three types of Whiskey they currently have available in 11 states.
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Thursday Jul 13, 2017
IPCPR 2017 Las Vegas - Eric Hanson of Hammer & Sickle Cigars
Thursday Jul 13, 2017
Thursday Jul 13, 2017
Tripp asks Eric to tell us about the Caleanoch line. It consists of peat fire cured tobacco.
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Thursday Jul 13, 2017
IPCPR 2017 Las Vegas - Scott Jansen of Warfighters Cigars
Thursday Jul 13, 2017
Thursday Jul 13, 2017
Tripp talks with Scott Jansen one of the six veterans who own Warfighter Tobacco Company. They started the company to make cigars for Veterans from Veterans. The brand is broken down by 3 of the 6 blends being "Field" style cigars and the other 3 are "Garrison" style cigars. The blends are named after calibers
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Thursday Jul 13, 2017
IPCPR 2017 Las Vegas - James Brown from Ovea Negra, BLTC, and BWS
Thursday Jul 13, 2017
Thursday Jul 13, 2017
Tripp Talks with James Brown the owner of Oveja Negra factory, Black Label Trading Company and Black Works Studio brands. They talk about what new releases we can expect from both of his brands.
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Thursday Jul 13, 2017
IPCPR 2017 Las Vegas - Sean Williams with Cohiba
Thursday Jul 13, 2017
Thursday Jul 13, 2017
Tripp discusses the Cohiba brand with Sean Williams, the brand ambassador. Sean telss us about the Cohiba Blue and the Macassar
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Wednesday Jul 12, 2017
IPCPR 2017 Las Vegas - Mombacho
Wednesday Jul 12, 2017
Wednesday Jul 12, 2017
Tripp and Claudio from Mombacho discuss the vintage blend Cosecha 2012 being released in the August/September time-frame. The Cosecha 2012, have been aging for four years. Claudio tells us how difficult vintage blends can be, like procuring enough tobacco. Expect new band colors!
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Wednesday Jul 12, 2017
IPCPR 2017 Las Vegas - Viaje
Wednesday Jul 12, 2017
Wednesday Jul 12, 2017
Tripp speaks with Andre Farkas of Viaje about his upcoming releases like his 10th Anniversary! We show you the three versions of the cigar, Andre describes the differences between the three blends. The third blend is a limited edition of only 200 cigars. All three versions come in boxes with jars.
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Wednesday Jul 12, 2017
IPCPR 2017 Las Vegas - John Drew Brands
Wednesday Jul 12, 2017
Wednesday Jul 12, 2017
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!
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Wednesday Jul 12, 2017
IPCPR 2017 - Crowned Heads
Wednesday Jul 12, 2017
Wednesday Jul 12, 2017
Tripp talks with Jon Huber from Crowned Heads about new releases and swag.
Wednesday Jul 12, 2017
Thursday Jul 06, 2017
CigarChat Episode 252 - IPCPR Discussion
Thursday Jul 06, 2017
Thursday Jul 06, 2017
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.
Thursday Jul 06, 2017
Sharing Our Pairings Episode 112 - Mombacho Tierra Volcan
Thursday Jul 06, 2017
Thursday Jul 06, 2017
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:
Big Wave Golden Ale
Green Spot Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
Mirabelle Brut Rose Sparkling Wine
Friday Jun 30, 2017
CigarChat Episode 251 - Skip Martin of RoMa Craft Tobac
Friday Jun 30, 2017
Friday Jun 30, 2017
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.
Thursday Jun 29, 2017
Sharing Our Pairings Episode 111 - Crowned Heads TAA and Rum
Thursday Jun 29, 2017
Thursday Jun 29, 2017
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:
- Zaya Gran Reserva 12 Year rum
- Zafra Master Reserve 21 Year rum
Friday Jun 23, 2017
CigarChat Episode 250 - Omar de Frias of Fratello Cigars
Friday Jun 23, 2017
Friday Jun 23, 2017
This week we're joined by Omar de Frias, of Fratello Cigars. We talk the Fratello line, NASA, IPCPR and much more!
Wednesday Jun 21, 2017
Sharing Our Pairings Episode 110 - Coffee, Coffee, Coffee 2.0
Wednesday Jun 21, 2017
Wednesday Jun 21, 2017
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
Friday Jun 09, 2017
CigarChat Episode 249 - Jack Torano of Torano Cigars
Friday Jun 09, 2017
Friday Jun 09, 2017
This week we're joined by Jack Torano, of Torano Cigars with General Cigar Co.
Thursday Jun 08, 2017
Sharing Our Pairings Episode 109 - Spotlight on Nica Rustica
Thursday Jun 08, 2017
Thursday Jun 08, 2017
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
Tuesday Jun 06, 2017
Cigar Review - AJ Fernandez Last Call Maduro
Tuesday Jun 06, 2017
Tuesday Jun 06, 2017
Surgeon sits down to review one of the recent release from AJ Fernandez, the Last Call Maduro.
Friday Jun 02, 2017
CigarChat Episode 248 - Rick Rodriguez of CAO and General Cigar
Friday Jun 02, 2017
Friday Jun 02, 2017
This week we're joined by Rick Rodriguez, Master Blender and CAO Ambassador for General Cigar Co.
Thursday Jun 01, 2017
Sharing Our Pairings Episode 108 - Dark Edition
Thursday Jun 01, 2017
Thursday Jun 01, 2017
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
Friday May 26, 2017
CigarChat Episode 247 - Matt Booth of Room101 Brand
Friday May 26, 2017
Friday May 26, 2017
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.
Tuesday May 23, 2017
Cigar Review - Davidoff Yamasa Piramides
Tuesday May 23, 2017
Tuesday May 23, 2017
Surgeon sits down to review the latest release from Davidoff, the Yamasa in a Piramides vitola.
Friday May 19, 2017
CigarChat Episode 246 - Victor Vitale of Legacy Brands
Friday May 19, 2017
Friday May 19, 2017
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.
Thursday May 18, 2017
Sharing Our Pairings Episode 107 - Are You Not Entertained
Thursday May 18, 2017
Thursday May 18, 2017
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 with:
Wiggly Bridge Small Barrel Bourbon
Glenfiddich 14 Year Bourbon Barrel Reserve
Friday May 12, 2017
CigarChat Episode 245 - Mo Maali of Patina Cigars
Friday May 12, 2017
Friday May 12, 2017
Thursday May 11, 2017
Sharing Our Pairings Episode 106 - Quesada Oktoberfest in May
Thursday May 11, 2017
Thursday May 11, 2017
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
Monday May 08, 2017
CigarChat Episode 244 - Andrew Wood of Tabacos Mundial
Monday May 08, 2017
Monday May 08, 2017
Logan and Tripp sit down with Andrew Wood of Tabacos Mundial to talk about his brand as well as details on the FDA legislation.
Friday Apr 28, 2017
Friday Apr 28, 2017
This week we're joined by Phil Zanghi of Debonaire Cigars and Indian Motorcycle Cigars.
Wednesday Apr 26, 2017
CigarChat Episode 242 - Jon Huber of Crowned Heads
Wednesday Apr 26, 2017
Wednesday Apr 26, 2017
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.
Thursday Apr 20, 2017
Sharing Our Pairings Episode 105 - All Out Kings
Thursday Apr 20, 2017
Thursday Apr 20, 2017
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
Friday Apr 14, 2017
CigarChat Episode 241 - Claudio Sgroi of Mombacho Cigars
Friday Apr 14, 2017
Friday Apr 14, 2017
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.
Thursday Apr 13, 2017
Sharing Our Pairings Episode 104 - Sobremesa And Whisky
Thursday Apr 13, 2017
Thursday Apr 13, 2017
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
Thursday Apr 06, 2017
Sharing Our Pairings Episode 103 - Spotlight on Black Works Studio
Thursday Apr 06, 2017
Thursday Apr 06, 2017
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
Friday Mar 31, 2017
CigarChat Episode 240 - Robert Holt of Southern Draw Cigars
Friday Mar 31, 2017
Friday Mar 31, 2017
This week we're joined by Robert Holt from Southern Draw Cigars!
Thursday Mar 30, 2017
Sharing Our Pairings Episode 102 - Habanos Edicion Limitada
Thursday Mar 30, 2017
Thursday Mar 30, 2017
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
Thursday Mar 23, 2017
Sharing Our Pairings Episode 101 - Spotlight on La Flor Dominicana
Thursday Mar 23, 2017
Thursday Mar 23, 2017
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