#ELOsoFumarTakes

#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 55th Take with Guest, Andrew Brennan of Patoro AG

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes is pleased to welcome in Andrew Brennan of Patoro (AG) Cigars. Patrik Martin, a Davidoff veteran of two decades started Patoro in 2001 and launched into the U.S. just four years ago. While growth and production have been stellar, Martin decided he needed something to take it to the next level. Enter in Andrew Brennan, veteran cigar sales executive. He's done it all, taken a cigar company to the next level and built a brand from scratch. We'll talk with Andrew about his plans for Patoro, but we'll also see what its like to launch, build and grow a brand in this industry. Enjoy!

#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 54th Take with Guest, Luis & Denise Cuevas of Casa Cuevas Cigars

This week, Luis Cuevas, fourth generation tobacconist and head of one of the hottest new cigar brands sits down for our 54th Take, The man behind Casa Cuevas Cigars (and the Casa Cuevas Studios) discusses family, foundations and the road ahead. Also, we had a very special appearance by Denise Cuevas, Luis's "better half" and the foundational support to the Cuevas Clan. We talk the present and future generations of Cuevas lineage. It's all right here, enjoy!

#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 53rd Take with Guest, Jeff Borysiewicz of FSG & Corona Cigar Co

This week, Jeff Borysiewicz joins #ELOsoFumarTakes for our 53rd Take. Year two of this podcast kicks off with a bang as Borysiewicz sits down to chat all the hats he wears and possibly divulges the secret to his energy. Is FSG tobacco a trend or a possible revolution in the industry? We ask the Father of the New tobacco of Florida. All that and more. Enjoy!

#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 52nd Take ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOW with Guest, Tim Wong of Pier 28 Premium Cigars

It's finally here! #ELOsoFumarTakes brings you its #52ndTake and therefore we celebrate 1 year of amazing #takes with our #52ndTake. It's going to be one to remember, as we bring this journey back around full circle. Tim Wong of Pier 28 premium Cigars joins us to celebrate and commemorate how this journey began. Tim was our guest for #Take1 and ut seemed only fitting to have him back to celebrate. Tonight we toast #ELOsoFumarTakes, Tim Wong, Pier 28's latest projects, and we talk our favorite cigars in the last 5 years. Enjoy!

#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 51st Take with Guests, Tripp & Denis from Cigar Federation

This week on #ELOsoFumarTakes, Tripp Waldrop & Denis Tsvang of Cigar Federation join us for our #51stTake. This is a truly unique take, as the gents of CigFed & I sit down for an exchanged pairing. I provided the beer and blind cigar tasting. We analyze, discuss, & consume -sharing the thoughts with you. Enjoy!

#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 50th Take with Guest, Erik D. Espinosa, Jr. of Espinosa Cigars

This week, we have our second straight week of the second generation. Erik D. Espinosa, Jr. sits down for the Golden Take. That's right, #ELOsoFumarTakes is bringing you our #50thTake tonight. Espinosa Cigars, specifically their factory La Zona, is bringing a diverse and uptempo portfolio to market. They also have a unique way of treating their fans to an annual Palooza. Plus, this is a special year for Erik's father. Enjoy!

#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 49th Take with Guest, Juan Martinez of Joya de Nicaragua Cigars

This week, our #49thTake features Juan Martinez of Joya de Nicaragua as we join in and commemorate the company's 50th Anniversary. #ELOsoFumarTakes dives into the half-century of rich, vibrant history of Joya de Nicaragua. It has not been easy, but after everything, they're still standing and producing some of the finest cigars in the market today. Along with his father, Dr. Alejandro Martinez Cuenca, Juan has immersed himself into a company his family did not start but have certainly made not only their own but something their homeland is proud.of. The oldest cigar factory in Nicaragua is in family hands, so let's meet a member of that family. Enjoy!

#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 48th Take with Guest, Tom Lazuka of Asylum Cigars

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes in Tom Lazuka of Asylum Cigars. Are you tired of hearing me say, I'm not a 'big gauge' guy? Have you ever smoked 7x70? I have smoked one. Don't believe, well now I will have smoked two, both Asylums and one for the world to see. How did Tom decide this polarizing vitola was going to be his ticket? All that and more Asylum. Enjoy!

#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 47th Take with Guests, Mike Bellody & Barry MacDonald of MLB Cigar Ventures

This week on #ELOsoFumarTakes we have double trouble but double the fun, Mike Bellody and his right-hand guy, Barry MacDonald, at MLB Cigar Ventures join us to talk all your favorites from MLB. And true to form, we dig deeper to uncover some of the amazing histories that is part of the foundation of this relatively newer cigar company. Enjoy!

#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 46th Take with guest, Jarrid Trudeau of Kristoff Cigars

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakessits down with Jarrid Trudeau of Kristoff Cigars. As the Vice President of Sales at Kristoff, Jarrid shares some of his sales philosophies as well as his journey through Corporate America. We also dive into the news Kristoff. Enjoy!