#ELOsoFumarTakes delivers abbreviated interviews, thoughts, and insights with cigar industry personnel and fans. Host Bear Duplisea's vision is to give the audience a peak into industry culture as well as show the human side of its inner members.
Episodes
Monday Jan 18, 2021
Monday Jan 18, 2021
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Monday Jan 11, 2021
Monday Jan 11, 2021
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes Sean Williams, Blender and National Brand Ambassador for Cohiba to sit down for our #152ndTake. The New Year gets kicked off with the "Coolest Man in the Industry". Williams' story starts in New Orleans as a child wanting to be an architect. Well, he may not be building structures, but he is building on a legacy's foundation at Cohiba. We reflect on the road that got him here in the first place and where it looks to be going. Enjoy!
To the #ELOsoFumarTakes community, I have decided to take part in a survey that is aimed at capturing the influence of our podcast, in addition to other Cigar Industry media. I ask you, humbly, to take a few minutes and take part in this survey. Two major points:
1) No personal info will be asked for or given by you
2) THE GOAL: to see what, if any, influence and impact Cigar Media has on the way you, the consumer, views and takes part in this industry we love.
It would honor me to hear and see your thoughts. Thank you in advance.
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Monday Jan 04, 2021
Monday Jan 04, 2021
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes #Take151 is one of the most anticipated #Takes of the year. It's that time again...our Top 10 Cigars of 2020. Who will take the crown? Will Kristoff Cigars defend their title? You'll have to tune in to find out. And for this occasion, I'll be raising money for K9s For Warriors, a worthy cause for worthy men and women and man's best friends.
Please Consider Donating: https://www.k9sforwarriors.org/
The updated criteria is below:
1) It's vitola based.
2) I had to have smoked the cigar for the first time in the last year and a half.*
3) It must not suck.
4)No limited edition cigars (i.e. TAA, shop exclusive) are eligible.
5) A previous number 1 cigar winner (blend-specific, i.e. 2017 Winner Espinosa Habano) cannot be on this year's Top 10 or repeat as winner.*
6) A company cannot have more than 1 cigar on the Top 10, however, may be considered for honorable mention.*
7)THE BIG ONE: frequency of smoke. Basically, I had to have the means AND opportunity AND did, in fact, smoke the cigar frequently.
#ELOsoFumarTakes 2019 Top Ten List (Last Year):
1) KRISTOFF VENGEANCE PERFECTO
2) ROMA CRAFT INTEMPERANCE WHISKEY REBELLION 1794 HAMILTON
3) HVC First Selection Broadleaf Toro
4) AVO DOMAINE 50
5) GRAN HABANO BLUE IN GREEN TORO
6) H. UPMANN NICARAGUA BY AJ FERNANDEZ CHURCHILL
7) VENTURA ARCHETYPE STRANGE PASSAGE ROBUSTO
8) PIER 28 OSCURO ROBUSTO
9) CASA CUEVAS HABANO CLÁSICO PRENSADO
10) CRUX GUILD SHORT SOLOMON
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#WhatsYourTake
To the #ELOsoFumarTakes community, I have decided to take part in a survey that is aimed at capturing the influence of our podcast, in addition to other Cigar Industry media. I ask you, humbly, to take a few minutes and take part in this survey. Two major points:
1) No personal info will be asked for or given by you
2) THE GOAL: to see what, if any, influence and impact Cigar Media has on the way you, the consumer, views and takes part in this industry we love.
It would honor me to hear and see your thoughts. Thank you in advance.
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Monday Dec 21, 2020
Monday Dec 21, 2020
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes celebrates a milestone! ONE HUNDRED FIFTY TAKES! We are honored to welcome an industry icon - Nick Perdomo of Perdomo Cigars. #Take150 will be one to remember as we get a history lesson in the last 25 years of premium cigar manufacturing. Do you remember when Nicaragua was barely a blip on the cigar market? No? Well, our guest does. In fact, our guest predicted the Nicaraguan boom in the industry. Our guest also helped many cigar manufacturers become what they are today. Our #150thTake welcomes the Perdomo Army for one incredible #Take. Enjoy!
To the #ELOsoFumarTakes community, I have decided to take part in a survey that is aimed at capturing the influence of our podcast, in addition to other Cigar Industry media. I ask you, humbly, to take a few minutes and take part in this survey. Two major points:
1) No personal info will be asked for or given by you
2) THE GOAL: to see what, if any, influence and impact Cigar Media has on the way you, the consumer, views and takes part in this industry we love.
It would honor me to hear and see your thoughts. Thank you in advance.
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Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes K.C. Johnson & Dan Welsh of L'Atelier Imports, Surrogates Cigars and Tatuaje Cigars to sit down for our #149thTake. The journey of these two gentlemen is unique as it is sensational. It starts with one man that became a duo and duo that became a trio. From Brown to Black, Dogs to Meat, Bone Crushers to Tramp Stamps - this workshop has it all. The evolution of one hobby and one idea to becoming two brands under Havana Cellars makes for one terrific #Take.
https://www.tatuajecigars.com/
http://www.latelierimports.com/
http://www.latelierimports.com/surrogates.html
https://www.newhavanacigars.com/
K.C. and I are asking to Donate to the Salvation Army: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/
Dan and I are asking to Donate to World Central Kitchen:
https://donate.wck.org/give/236738/#!/donation/checkout
L'Atlier LAT56 2013 #12 Cigar of the Year: https://www.cigaraficionado.com/top25cigar/l-atelier-lat56-2013
La Mission L'Atlier 1959 95 Ranking 2020: https://www.instagram.com/p/CAGdNZVHI8O/
To the #ELOsoFumarTakes community, I have decided to take part in a survey that is aimed at capturing the influence of our podcast, in addition to other Cigar Industry media. I ask you, humbly, to take a few minutes and take part in this survey. Two major points:
1) No personal info will be asked for or given by you
2) THE GOAL: to see what, if any, influence and impact Cigar Media has on the way you, the consumer, views and takes part in this industry we love.
It would honor me to hear and see your thoughts. Thank you in advance.
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Monday Dec 07, 2020
Monday Dec 07, 2020
To the #ELOsoFumarTakes community, I have decided to take part in a survey that is aimed at capturing the influence of our podcast, in addition to other Cigar Industry media. I ask you, humbly, to take a few minutes and take part in this survey. Two major points:
1) No personal info will be asked for or given by you
2) THE GOAL: to see what, if any, influence and impact Cigar Media has on the way you, the consumer, views and takes part in this industry we love.
It would honor me to hear and see your thoughts. Thank you in advance.
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Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
To the #ELOsoFumarTakes community, I have decided to take part in a survey that is aimed at capturing the influence of our podcast, in addition to other Cigar Industry media. I ask you, humbly, to take a few minutes and take part in this survey. Two major points:
1) No personal info will be asked for or given by you
2) THE GOAL: to see what, if any, influence and impact Cigar Media has on the way you, the consumer, views and takes part in this industry we love.
It would honor me to hear and see your thoughts. Thank you in advance.
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Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of Alec and Bradley Rubin of Alec & Bradley Cigars to sit down for our #146thTake. A lot is going in the world and in the industry. A lot of brokenness, a lot less cohesion. The latest project from these gentlemen is their small gesture of getting back to what makes us human and makes our industry a beautiful community. We'll be talking Kintsugi. Plus, we'll be diving into what this pandemic has done to bring brothers and colleagues more closely together as well.
And for the occasion, we have a double dose of charity. So, you are not seeing double! Alec, Bradley and I will be raising money for the World Central Kitchen & Direct Relief!
Donate now!
World Central Kitchen: https://donate.wck.org/give/236738/#!/donation/checkout
Direct Relief:
https://secure.directrelief.org/site/Donation2?df_id=2924&mfc_pref=T&2924.donation=form1
This is going to be one awesome #Take! Enjoy!
Drinks:
https://www.oldcarterwhiskeyco.com/
https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/
Is it caramel or carmel?
How to Make a S'more (The Sandlot, 1993): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kitsjO2QJDY
Announcement of Kintsugi: https://cigar-coop.com/2020/03/cigar-news-alec-bradley-kintsugi-coming-later-this-spring.html
Latest on Kintsugi: https://cigar-coop.com/2020/07/cigar-news-alec-bradley-kintsugi-now-slated-for-fall-2020-release.html
Hurricane Eta: https://weather.com/storms/hurricane/news/2020-11-12-tropical-storm-eta-landfall-florida-southeast-flooding-rain
Hurricane Iota: https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/16/weather/hurricane-iota-monday/index.html
Henry's Sandwichs: http://henryssandwich.com/
To the #ELOsoFumarTakes community, I have decided to take part in a survey that is aimed at capturing the influence of our podcast, in addition to other Cigar Industry media. I ask you, humbly, to take a few minutes and take part in this survey. Two major points:
1) No personal info will be asked for or given by you
2) THE GOAL: to see what, if any, influence and impact Cigar Media has on the way you, the consumer, views and takes part in this industry we love.
It would honor me to hear and see your thoughts. Thank you in advance.
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Monday Nov 16, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes we have a very special #145thTake. Justin Andrews, Brand Ambassador for Diesel Cigars, returns, alongside Micallef Cigars' Samuel Spencer. Cigars will most certainly be discussed and smoked. Libations? Of course. But, this week, we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the iconic film, Gladiator. You will be entertained!
And for the occasion, we have a double dose of charity. So, you are not seeing double! Justin, Sam, and I will be raising money for the Wounded Warrior Project & Project Mañana International! Because remember friends, what we do in life echoes in eternity. This is going to be one awesome #Take! Enjoy!
Check out Gladiator: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B00470TOV0/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_rhttps://www.amazon.com/Gladiator-Russell-Crowe/dp/B00470TOV0
Diesel Cigars: https://www.dieselcigars.com/products/
Micallef Cigars: https://www.micallefcigars.com/
War Zone collaboration with Espinosa Cigars: https://cigar-coop.com/2019/11/cigar-news-general-cigar-and-espinosa-team-up-for-warzone.html
Donate to Wounded Warrior Project: https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/Default.aspx?tsid=11585&ovr_acv_id=12177&campaignSource=ONLINE&source=BS20047AAABRE&gclid=Cj0KCQiAwMP9BRCzARIsAPWTJ_GDJBtgBkpt33TdI9SNxtUEOJlA_W_bOh9BweLhGmkKWL6eVrl7DakaAlsLEALw_wcB
Donate to Project Mañana International: https://projectmanana.org/donate.php
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Monday Nov 09, 2020
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes we welcome the return of Tim Wong of Pier 28 Premium Cigars for our 3rd Anniversary Show. As many of you all know, Tim was on #Take1, so having him back each year on our anniversary is a tradition we all love. Our #144thTake will feature a unique #take on Pier 28 Cigars and we celebrate another year of the always amazing La Zona Palooza. To kickoff of this week's Take, we had two special guests: Perennial Favorite Hector Alfonso, Jr. and Jack Torano of Espinosa Cigars to kickoff the week of La Zona Palooza! This amazing event set the foundation for our show, so it's my pleasure to promote what it brings to our beloved industry. To celebrate 3 years of #Takes, we do a deep dive into Tim's Pier 28 Cigars Portfolio. Thank you to everyone that has made the last three years so special!
And for the occasion, Tim and I will be raising money for the Cigars for Warriors! This is going to be one awesome #Take! Enjoy!
https://www.facebook.com/pier28cigars/
Pier 28 Habano Lancero release and background: https://cigar-coop.com/2018/08/cigar-news-pier-28-habano-lancero-launched-at-2018-ipcpr.html
Pier 28 Maduro: https://cigar-coop.com/2017/07/cigar-news-pier-28-maduro-showcased-at-2017-ipcpr-trade-show.html
Pier 28 Oscuro: https://cigar-coop.com/2018/08/cigar-news-pier-28-oscuro-introduced-at-2018-ipcpr.html
Pier 28 Connecticut: https://cigar-coop.com/2019/06/cigar-news-pier-28-connecticut-to-debut-at-2019-ipcpr.html
https://www.cigarsforwarriors.org/donate
https://www.cigarsforwarriors.org/donation-centers
Cigars for this week's #Take were supplied by the host from: https://www.smallbatchcigar.com/pier-28
To the #ELOsoFumarTakes community, I have decided to take part in a survey that is aimed at capturing the influence of our podcast, in addition to other Cigar Industry media. I ask you, humbly, to take a few minutes and take part in this survey. Two major points:
1) No personal info will be asked for or given by you
2) THE GOAL: to see what, if any, influence and impact Cigar Media has on the way you, the consumer, views and takes part in this industry we love.
It would honor me to hear and see your thoughts. Thank you in advance.
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