#ELOsoFumarTakes

At the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show, we caught up with the one and only Ernesto Perez-Carrillo, Jr. of E.P. Carrillo. In this interview, the Cigar Hall-of-Famer discuss his accolades from 2018, his latest projects and the importance of family.

This week #ELOsoFumarTakes returns from the IPCPR, now PCA, Trade Show with a prized #81stTake. When our guest started working at his local cigar shop in McGregor, Texas years ago, he probably could never imagine he'd part of one of the hottest cigar companies on the market and the owner of one of the most talked about brands and cigars at this year's trade show. Let's dive in and get to the heart of what makes Holt stand out...other than his nose ring. Enjoy!

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes is joined by some Collective Cigar Media All-Stars. Cigar Dojo's Founder and illustrious leader, Eric Guttormson, aka "Master Sensei" comes back for his second appearance. And making a record tieing 3rd appearance, John "Cigar Surgeon" McTavish of Developing Palates swings by to weigh in on some unprecedented events from this week in the premium cigar industry. We talk IPCPR, er PCA Trade Show! On the eve of this week's "Super Bowl" of Cigars, we bring two of the best to talk the best for #Take80. Enjoy!

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes in Mike Szczepankiewicz of Cigar Hustler and Powstanie Cigars. "The Cigar Hustler", himself, brings experience from nearly every corner of the premium cigar industry. Retail, Wholesale, Brand Ownership, Blending, and, yes, podcast hosting. Mike shares with us how he finds balance and gets through the daily "hustle". The latest release from Powstanie, as well as finding his "whale" guest for his podcast, and last, but, certainly not least, in the interest of accountability, I take care of a little family business. Enjoy #Take79!

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes Terence Reilly back for #Take78. Aganorsa Leaf has gone through a massive change in the past 18 months and momentum has them pointing to another successful showing at IPCPR 2019. Terence discusses some of the projects on the horizon for Aganorsa Leaf. We also kick off the show with some breaking non-cigar industry related news. Enjoy!

This week, Brady Hayek of Jeremy Jack Cigars joins #ELOsoFumarTakes for our 77th Take. Since its IPCPR debut in 2017, you'd be hard pressed to find a boutique company with more critical acclaim. But, for Hayek - Jeremy Jack Cigars is more than "a project". In the midst of turbulent times in the premium cigar industry- Hayek and Jeremy Jack are marching onward. Enjoy!

This week, we sat down with Pedro Gomez of Drew Estate Cigars at the beautiful Florida Sun Grown Tobacco Farm in Clermont, Florida for one inspiring take. Little introduction is needed, Enjoy!

This week, Bill Ives of Cubariqueño Cigar Company returns to #ELOsoFumarTakes for our #76thTake. Community is a big part of Bill's life and career. We'll talk about how community, teamwork and partnership drive the ship of The Protocol Guys' and keep their cigars, philosophy, and antics are the talk of the collective cigar media. Enjoy!

This week we sit down with the man to know at Davidoff of Geneva. As the Director of Marketing, Scott Kolesaire has his hands and heart in everything from Davidoff to Camacho to tonight's subject AVO. AVO's story begins with a man and continues with a legacy of excellence. We talk with Scott about the ups, the downs and just how important carrying AVO's legacy truly is. Enjoy!

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes Carson Serino of Serino Cigar Company for our #74thTake. An unconventional second-generation member of the premium cigar industry, Serino looks to make a splash as he enters his third decade in life, bringing with him 90+ rated cigars and partnering with two cigar industry legends all while honoring the past and traditions of this great industry. Enjoy!