#ELOsoFumarTakes

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes returns to the cinema. I've wrangled the best nerds our industry has to offer as we dive into the second installment of Lord of the Rings. The Two Towers debuted 20 years ago! Our goal tonight is to revel, drink, smoke and nerd out with Matt Tye, Tripp Waldrop and, of course, Sam Spencer! Enjoy!

 

Just like with our foray into LOTR: Fellowship of the Ring, this #Take is dedicated in honor of my sister Reagan, who without, my life would be absent of art.  Please support the Whitney Museum of American Art.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0167261/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_8

https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/two-towers/

 

 

#ELOsoFumarTakes turns 5 years old this week!! In those five years we'll have done 230 #Takes. This week is special, as many of you know, each year, I've invited Tim Wong of Pier 28 Premium Cigars to return as my guest, as he was my guest on the very first #Take. Tim will be back!!! Joining us will be the Cigar Coop Coalition members - Ben Lee, and Erron Nielsen.  It doesn't stop there, Aaron Loomis,Co-Founder of Developing Palates will also be on hand to make sure we keep everything in order. Yes, I will be thanking a lot of people, because it took a lot of people to get us here. We have some hijinks and hilarity planned as well as smoking some good cigars. Enjoy!

 

Please consider donating to Sepsis Alliance

The first person to screenshot a donation of $50 or more gets their choice of a box of Espinosa Habano #4 (2017 #ELOsoFumarTakes #1 Cigar of the Year), E.P Carrillo Vallientes (2018 #ELOsoFumarTakes #1 Cigar of the Year), Kristoff Vengeance Perfecto (2019 #ELOsoFumarTakes #1 Cigar of the Year), La Barba Ricochet Cru Mexi-Sol (2020 #ELOsoFumarTakes #1 Cigar of the Year), OR Dissident Rave (2021 #ELOsoFumarTakes #1 Cigar of the Year).

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of Reinier Lorenzo of HVC Cigars. Our #229thTake promises to be a good one as we dive into what it takes to open your own factory, the "new new" from HVC, and what we can expect from HVC in the next few months. It's more than that, as we dive into an all-new This or That, plus I want to know what cigars Reinier smokes when he celebrates. Enjoy!

 

Reinier and I, along with our friends at Cigar Dojo would like to spotlight Cigars for Warriors

Check out the Fumar & Fundraiser: Support the Troops here: https://dojoverse.com/members/eric/activity/4077625/?q=news-feed%2Fp%2F4077625%2F

 

Black Friday 2022: https://cigar-coop.com/2022/10/cigar-news-hvc-black-friday-2022-limited-edition-release-announced.html

PCA 2022: https://cigar-coop.com/2022/07/pca-2022-report-hvc-cigars.html

HVC 500 Salomon: https://cigar-coop.com/2022/06/cigar-news-hvc-500-years-anniversary-salomon-to-debut-at-2022-pca-trade-show.html

HVC Opens Factory: https://cigar-coop.com/2022/06/cigar-news-hvc-cigars-opens-factory-and-announces-hvc-seleccion-no-1.html

 

 

 

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes celebrates Bear's birthday! Our #228thTake welcomes two fan favorites as well as two host favorites. First, we welcome back the man himself who just couldn't get enough birthday last year -Mr. Steve Saka of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. Our second guest is none other than Cigar Coop's William Cooper. We spotlight charity, favorite birthday cake, the Navy, and more. We'll probably be smoking some good cigars, too. Enjoy!

 

For this occasion, Coop, Saka, and I would like to spotlight:

Sepsis Alliance

-and-

K9s for Warriors

 

Paladin de Saka review: https://cigar-coop.com/2022/10/cigar-review-sin-compromiso-paladin-de-saka-by-dunbarton-tobacco-trust.html

 

PCA 2022: https://cigar-coop.com/2022/08/pca-2022-report-dunbarto-tobacco-trust-33-minutes-with-steve-saka.html

 

 

 

This week, La Flor Dominicana's own and beloved Jon Carney returns for our #ELOsoFumarTakes #227thTake! Jon has done more than a few favors for me over the years, but that's what friends are for. I'm blessed to be close with a lot of people in this industry, but I do consider Jon a dear friend. But, far too much has happened since Jon's last stop on the show. From Family news to NFTs, we sit down to cover it all. We'll be smoking the new, new Solis and discussing socks, steaks (of course) and all things LFD! Enjoy!

 

For this occasion, Jon and I would like to spotlight Cigars for Warriors

We had an interview with Storm on #Take193: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-vwf62-1153f4b

 

Presidents and their Steak: https://www.businessinsider.com/how-presidents-eat-steak-2018-2#donald-trump-new-york-strip-well-done-with-ketchup-1

 

NFTs: https://cigar-coop.com/2022/08/cigar-news-la-flor-dominicanas-golden-bull-nft-auction-closes.html

Solis: https://cigar-coop.com/2022/06/cigar-news-la-flor-dominicana-to-launch-solis.html

 

other LFD News: https://cigar-coop.com/tag/la-flor-dominicana

 

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of the young and viable Director of Operations for Casa Cuevas Cigars - Mr. Alec Cuevas. In many circles, it may be inappropriate to discuss age. Old can mean tired and over-the-hill. Youth can mean inexperienced and lackluster. Well, this week's guest may be young, but he has the chops, knowledge and pedigree of an industry veteran. As a student of tobacco and an admirer of the traditions in this industry, Alec has launched his very first project - Sangre Nueva. We'll share this cigar, stories about travel, the future, and more. Enjoy!

 

For this occasion, Alec and I would like to spotlight:

Sebastian Strong Foundation

Please consider donating HERE

 

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/07/pca-2022-report-casa-cuevas-cigars.html

 

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/09/cigar-news-casa-cuevas-sangre-nueva-to-get-official-launch-in-miami.html

 

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes is proud to welcome Michael Cappellini, the U.S. Brand Ambassador for Toscano Cigars. Our #225thTake will be one to remember as dive deep into a 200-year history of cigar making. Along the way, Michael and I will talk about Italy, Pennsylvania, festivals, antipasto, and all things Toscano. Grab yourself a fire-cured delight and enjoy!

 

For this occasion, Michael and I would like to spotlight the Red Cross for their work around the world, but in particular to helping tour friends and families in Florida who fell victim to the atrocities of Hurricane Ian.

Please donate here: https://www.redcross.org/donate/hurricane-ian-donations.html/?cid=fy23hurian&med=cpc&source=google&scode=RSG00000E017&gclid=CjwKCAjw7eSZBhB8EiwA60kCW-QR_IXQtkUrlZtLLG9shVZP7sz5ao5P9gyy6hgs77pcmVM25fXnKxoCI5gQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

https://www.toscanocigars.com/

 

 

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes brings back an audience favorite for a throwback #Take224. Matt Booth returns for a Rapid Fire Take. The founder of Room101 Cigars has made some time for us and we're going 10000 miles per hour! You don't want to miss this as we talk acquisition, the future, and I'm sure at some point...microphones on one's groin. Enjoy!

 

For this occasion, Matt and I are spotlighting and asking for support toward Keep Memory Alive  you can learn more here.

 

United Cigar Presedential Trivia resource: https://historycollection.com/lbj-used-one-thing-control-others-around-became-known-johnson-treatment/2/

 

Room 101 Acquired: https://cigar-coop.com/2022/06/cigar-news-stg-acquires-room101-cigars-accessories-and-brings-matt-booth-on-as-creative-director.html

 

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of George Rico for our #223rdTake. The second-generation manufacturer had an amazing PCA trade show this year, with the announcement of two amazing releases. One,of which, commemorates 20 years of excellence n this awesome industry. But, we also take a moment to Remember those fall today 21 years ago on  September 11, 2001.  We review Gran Habano's year and take a peak into the future as well.  Enjoy!

 

For this occasion, we'd like to raise awareness and sportlight Invisible Children

 

Gran Habano's 2022 PCA: https://cigar-coop.com/2022/07/pca-2022-report-gran-habano-cigars.html

20th Anniversary - https://cigar-coop.com/2022/06/cigar-news-gran-habano-xx-aniversario-to-launch-at-2022-pca-trade-show.html

Latest Persian King: https://cigar-coop.com/2022/04/cigar-news-gran-habano-announces-persian-king-type-mod-60.html

 

 

 

#ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of two esteemed gentlemen for a very special #222ndTake. Pete Johnson and Ben Lee sit down for a special evening as we discuss the banner year for Tatuaje Cigars and all things Havana Cellars. Enjoy!

 

For this occasion, we continue to raise awareness and spotlight Gulfstream Guardian Angels Rottweiler Rescue

 

United Presidential Trvia resources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_pets

https://www.pointvicentevet.com/services/dogs/blog/presidential-pets-through-years-and-some-are-shockingly-strange#:~:text=President%20Theodore%20Roosevelt%20had%20the,even%20a%20three-legged%20rooster.

https://www.whitehousehistory.org/white-house-pets/top-dogs-at-the-white-house

 

 

 

Tatuaje Archives on Cigar Coop:
https://cigar-coop.com/2022/08/announcement-the-smoking-syndicate-roundtable-7-tatuaje-la-riqueza-se.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/08/pca-2022-report-tatuaje-cigars-28-minutes-with-pete-johnson.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/08/cigar-news-tatuaje-showcases-surrogates-big-ten-at-2022-pca-trade-show.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/08/cigar-news-tatuaje-cojonu-2015-showcased-at-2022-pca-trade-show.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/07/cigar-news-tatuaje-introduces-two-line-extensions-to-cabaiguan.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/07/cigar-news-tatuaje-tuxtla-lomo-de-cerdo-pork-tenderloin-announced.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/07/cigar-news-tatuaje-havana-vi-verocu-blue-launching-at-pca-2022.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/03/cigar-news-tatuaje-tuxtla-line-coming-this-spring.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/03/cigar-news-tatuaje-announces-2022-taa-exclusive-and-pca-exclusive-cigars.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/03/cigar-news-tatuaje-la-riqueza-se-2022-heads-to-retailers.html