CigarChat - News Of The Week Edition - March 2018

Tripp and Jason talk about some of the recent news in the world of cigars, and spend some time answering some viewer questions!

Sharing Our Pairings 142 - AVO Ritmo With Gin

Tripp and Denis finally found a cigar that pairs well with gin, the AVO Ritmo South America. Tripp goes with a trio of West-Coast American gins, 2 of which spent a little time in a barrel, while Denis brings a couple European bottles to the table.

If you haven't already, there are still a couple days left to enter our AVO giveaway: http://cigarfederation.com/page/avo-giveaway

CigarChat - AVO Cigars, plus a contest!

This week, Scott Kolesaire joins us to talk about the 30th anniversary of AVO Cigars, and the year-long celebration they've got planned for 2018.

In addition to the show, we're giving away(For $.99 each) some awesome prizes from AVO, you can learn more here: http://cigarfederation.com/page/avo-giveaway

Sharing Our Pairings 141 - Partagas Secret Upcoming Blend!

While at ProCigar, Tripp and Denis were given a new Partagas from General Cigar Company, but they don't have any of the blend details, even the name of the cigar.

Grab a cigar and a drink, have a seat, and find out what Tripp and Denis think of the upcoming mystery Partagas!

Sharing Our Pairings 140 - La Barba Purple with Tony Bellatto

This week on Sharing Our Pairings, Denis and Tripp are joined by Tony Bellatto, Owner of La Barba Cigars to pair the La Barba Purple with wine. Tony is a BIT of a wine expert, and teaches the Wine Dummies a thing or two about what they're drinking.

Sharing Our Pairings 139 - La Flor Dominicana La Volcada

La Volcada is the latest release from La Flor Dominicana, with a Mexican San Andres wrapper, Ecuadorian Corojo binder, and filler tobaccos from the LFD farm in the Dominican Republic. Find out what Tripp and Denis thought!

CigarChat - Tony Bellatto, Owner of La Barba Cigars

This week, we talk to Tony Bellatto about what's going on over at La Barba Cigars.

Sharing Our Pairings 138 - Debonaire Maduro and ProCigar Recap

Fresh off their trip to the Debonaire House in Santiago, Dominican Republic, Tripp and Denis recap their experience at ProCigar while pairing the Debonaire Maduro with Debonaire Rum and a couple of beers.

As promised during the episode, here are some of Tripp's pictures from the week:

Day 1: https://photos.app.goo.gl/WTPTTDtYxyFh9Bk92

Day 2 - Reyes Farm: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Eota2tXYW55w17dW2

Day 2 - Reyes Factory: https://photos.app.goo.gl/iXrB4CwfiRQXce0B2

Day 2 - Dinner Party: https://photos.app.goo.gl/2p8WtTTpcHeOkeBr2

Day 3 - Private Reyes Farm Tour: https://photos.app.goo.gl/3ULAM4FyF6ZACsph1

Day 3 - Machine Mades at Reyes Factory: https://photos.app.goo.gl/LT3bKErLblAdOkUa2

Day 3 - White Party: https://photos.app.goo.gl/5lHrjZBlemiyLNJu1

Day 4 - Reyes Factory Private Tour: https://photos.app.goo.gl/A3qOiqcyQbIKZzqB3

Day 4 - Gala Dinner: https://photos.app.goo.gl/yY7peVSnbPYZdhAS2

Blending at the Factory:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Um43II7XmUNWjeab2

The Debonaire House: https://photos.app.goo.gl/JThh9W0aBypAfniC3