#ELOsoFumarTakes

This week on #ELOsoFumarTakes, Bear welcomes a very special guest: - HÉCTOR ALFONSO SR. OF ESPINOSA CIGARS! - If you know cigars, you know the name Espinosa — and this is your chance to sit down with one of the people behind the story. We’re talking: - Espinosa Cigars…Then and Now - The #MrWarmth origin story - Building a cigar brand in today’s industry - Héctor’s cigar picks that he thinks helped put Espinosa on the map - The New Era of Espinosa - The state of the cigar industry - What’s next for Espinosa And because this is #ELOsoFumarTakes, you know there will be plenty of BS, stories, opinions and probably a few questions Héctor wasn’t expecting.

This episode, we’re welcoming back one of the sharpest cigar reviewers in the industry, John McTavish of Developing Palates!

We’re also debuting what we hope becomes a brand-new recurring series… -- CIGAR DEATH MATCH -- Inspired by Celebrity Death Match, we’re putting legendary cigars head-to-head. The rules are simple… and brutal. Two cigars enter. Only ONE survives. The other? Gone forever. Erased from humidors. Never to be smoked again. Can you really choose between two all-time greats? We’ll find out as John and I battle through some of the toughest cigar matchups imaginable, debate our picks, and probably make a few enemies along the way. Think you can make the tough calls? Join us live and tell us which cigars deserve to survive!

This week, we're welcoming back a great friend of the show, **Oliver Nivaud**, for a fun, laid-back episode packed with celebration and cigars. On this special edition, we'll: - Announce the winner of our **#UnitedFlagDay** contest - Look back on an unforgettable Fourth of July weekend—including the wedding Oliver traveled to celebrate with us - Dive into our signature rapid-fire segments, cigar talk, and whatever stories the conversation brings It'll be a shorter show, but one you won't want to miss.

It's time for #ElOsoFumarTakes #Take367, and we're celebrating our Annual Father's Day Show with one of our favorite guests!

 

Joining us is none other than Tom Lazuka of Asylum Cigars for an incredible milestone—his SIXTH Father's Day appearance on #ElOsoFumarTakes!

 

We'll have plenty to talk about, including:

Chat about the custom Asylum cigar being created for my upcoming wedding

Wedding plans and why this cigar will be such a special part of the celebration

The New York Knicks' NBA Championship and why we'll be celebrating with Asylum Ogre cigars

The all-new Asylum Signature Series by Tom Lazuka

Asylum’s upcoming adventure to Morocco

Father's Day memories, laughs, great cigars, and who knows what else!

 

 

#ElOsoFumarTakes #Take367 #AsylumCigars #TomLazuka #FathersDay #Cigars #PremiumCigars #LiveShow #FacebookLive #AsylumOgre #AsylumSignatureSeries #WeddingCigar #Knicks

On this episode of #ELOsoFumarTakes #Take366 as we welcome back the founder of Cavalier Genève Cigars, Sébastien Decoppet, for what promises to be an incredible conversation celebrating 10 years of innovation, craftsmanship, and pushing the boundaries of premium cigars.

 

We’ll dive into:

Cavalier’s remarkable first decade

The new Project 10th Anniversary release

The fascinating claro vs. dark wrapper concept

The Cavalier × Cvstos luxury collaboration

Project Broadleaf and the future of Connecticut Broadleaf

The evolution of the Small Batch program

Building and operating Cavalier’s own factory in Honduras

What’s next for one of the industry’s most innovative boutique brands

 

As always, expect plenty of stories, behind-the-scenes insights, great conversation, and maybe even a few surprises along the way.

 

Grab your favorite cigar, pour your favorite drink, and join us live. We can’t wait to see you in the comments!

 

 

#ELOsoFumarTakes #Take366 #CavalierGeneve #SebastienDecoppet #PremiumCigars #CigarPodcast #CigarCommunity #BoutiqueCigars #CigarLife

#ELOsoFumarTakes #365thTake

 

365 episodes.

 

A full year of Takes.

 

What started as a passion project has grown into 365 conversations, countless cigars, unforgettable guests, and an incredible community of cigar enthusiasts. We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate this milestone than with two special guests from the world of premium cigars.

 

 

We’ll be discussing:

The all-new AVO Expresivo and what cigar smokers can expect from this exciting release

The growing buzz around mocktails at PCA and how they’re becoming part of the premium cigar lifestyle

Garrison’s very first PCA experience and his biggest takeaways from the industry’s biggest event

The current Era of AVO and how the brand continues to honor the legacy of Avo Uvezian while reaching a new generation of enthusiasts

Plus, we’ll reflect on what 365 episodes means to us and the amazing journey that got us here

 

Whether you’ve been with us since Take #1 or you’re just discovering the show, this is one episode you won’t want to miss.

 

Here’s to 365 Takes… and the next 365 to come.

 

#ELOsoFumarTakes #365thTake #AVOCigars #Davidoff #DavidoffGenevaUSA #PremiumCigars #CigarPodcast #CigarLife #PCA2026 #LiveShow #CigarCommunity #CigarCulture #OneYearOfTakes #AVOExpresivo #EraOfAVO

#ELOsoFumarTakes – Take #364

 

This week, we’re welcoming a special guest to the show — Oliver Nivaud of United Cigars!

We’re diving into some of the biggest topics shaping the premium cigar industry, including:

The latest developments at Selected Tobacco

New factory projects in Spain

The evolving role of NFTs in the cigar world

The annual tradition of 20 Days of United Cigars between Flag Day and Independence Day

And why this year’s Independence Day celebration is going to be something special

If you’re a fan of premium cigars, industry insights, and a few surprises along the way, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

 

Grab your favorite cigar, and join us for another great conversation on #ELOsoFumarTakes. #UNITEDFLAGDAY

#UnitedCigars #OliverNivaud #SelectedTobacco #PremiumCigars #CigarLife #CigarCommunity #CigarPodcast #LiveStream #FacebookLive #ELOsoFumar #FlagDay #July4th #IndependenceDay #CigarIndustry #CigarCulture

 

We’re bringing back special guest Tripp Waldrop from Let’s Get Pairing for the SECOND YEAR IN A ROW to talk all things FOOD from PCA 2026 in New Orleans!

 

Because honestly…

 

“We came, we saw, we smoked… but somewhere between the cigars and cocktails, we accidentally ate our way through New Orleans.”

From late-night bites to unforgettable meals, insane pairings, PCA food finds, and stories that probably should’ve stayed on Bourbon Street… we’re covering it all tonight.

 

Cigars

Food

Pairings

PCA 2026 stories

Absolute chaos

 

Grab a cigar, pour a drink, and come hungry.

#ELOsoFumarTakes #Take362

The NEW era of Drew Estate is officially here — and we’re breaking it all down with Javier Largaespada.

From the opening of the legendary J. Sann & Son Cigar Experience in Wynwood… to a brand-new factory in the Dominican Republic… to Drew Estate growing its OWN tobacco for the very first time in company history — the game is changing.

And yes… we’re diving deep into the creation of the latest Undercrown El Tigre release. While it’s been a full team effort, Javier played a major role in bringing this powerhouse project to life.

This is more than just cigars — this is the evolution of one of the most influential brands in the industry.

Javier’s story.

The future of Drew Estate.

Behind-the-scenes insight you won’t hear anywhere else.

Tap in for one hell of a conversation.

#DrewEstate #Undercrown #ElTigre #CigarCulture #PremiumCigars #Wynwood #DominicanRepublic #JavierLargaespada #CigarPodcast #CigarLife #LuxuryLifestyle #BOTL #SOTL #Take362

We’re back from PCA and bringing the energy straight out of New Orleans with a special episode: “One Vibe of New Orleans.”

This episode, we’re keeping it raw and real—fresh off the show floor. We’re lighting up cigars we haven’t smoked yet, breaking them down live, and running through the moments that defined the week. The hits, the misses, the unexpected standouts… and the one moments that stuck with us long after the smoke cleared. Here’s the Catch - we can only give ONE answer to EVERYTHING.

From unforgettable stops to the experiences that shaped the trip, this one’s all about capturing that one vibe that only New Orleans delivers. Tap in live, drop your takes, and let’s talk about what really mattered. One Vibe at a Time!

#Cigars #PCA2026 #CigarCulture #LiveShow #NewOrleans