#ELOsoFumarTakes

#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 283rd Take - with Tripp Waldrop and Denis Tsvang of Let's Get Pairing

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of Denis Tsvang & Tripp Waldrop of Let’s Get Pairing! We’ve had some epic shows over the years! Let’s have another one! Bring your favorite pairing and join us!! Enjoy!

 

https://www.letsgetpairing.com/

 

#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 282nd Take - with Nicolas Jimenez of Pan Con Podcast, Dade Magazine and El Vecino Cigar Lounge

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of one of our favorite, and OG #Takes! Welcome Back Nicolás Antonio Jiménez of Pan Con Podcast, Dade Magazine and El Vecino Cigar Lounge for or #282ndTake! It's been a while since Nick has been on the pod and a lot of water has gone over the dam and under the bridge for the former Cigar Snob Senior Editor. What's Nick up to these days and how's life as it pulls him in 1000 different directions? The answer: cigars. Cigars are the answer to every question. We can't wait to catch up with Nick! See you Sunday at 9:30pm CST! Enjoy!

 

Dade Magazine: https://www.dademag.com/

 

 

Pan Con Podcast: https://www.dademag.com/panconpodcast

 

 

El Vecino Cigar Lounge: https://elvecinomiami.com/

 

Midnight in Havana: https://www.cigarsnobmag.com/editorial/2015/02/06/midnight-in-havana/

Cuba: Between the Lines: https://www.cigarsnobmag.com/editorial/2015/02/06/midnight-in-havana/

Rosa Maria Paya interview: https://www.dademag.com/features/2020/10/27/pan-con-podcast-rosa-maria-paya-cuba-decide

Norman Van Aken interview: https://www.dademag.com/features/2019/9/13/pan-con-podcast-chef-norman-van-aken

Ariete Hospitality Group: https://arietehospitality.com/concepts/

Foie Gras: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cka7_aeNRAj/

LGC Trunk Show: https://twitter.com/nicolasajimenez/status/1762318269946499180

Kim Jong-Il reference: https://kimjongillookingatthings.tumblr.com/

 

#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 281st Take - with Aric Bey of Black Star Line CIgars

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes is proud to welcome for the first time, the dapper and distinguished mind behind Black Star Line Cigars! Aric Bey sits down for our #281stTake and we sample some of his wares. This former firefighter brings a lot to the table and to the industry, but you know me, I'm all about the journey.

#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 280th Take - with Mike Rosales of RoMa Craft Tobac

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of the 'Ro' in RoMa - Mr. Mike Rosales of RoMa Craft Tobac! Our #280thTake should be one to remember as there have been A LOT of goings on with Manbacco Folk. We dive into all things new with Mike's company, Skip's new solar panels, and of course, we peel back the layers on the new projects. Enjoy!

 

https://romacrafttobac.com/

 

 

#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 279th Take - with Terence Reilly of Aganorsa Leaf

This Sunday, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return to the greatest day of our lives. That's right sports fans - our #279thTake will feature Terence Reilly of Aganorsa Leaf. From 100 gauge cigars to Supreme Leafs to Rare Leafs, Firecrackers and more. Terence and the Aganorsa Leaf team continue to forge forward. Fresh off time at Puro Sabor, we kick back with Terence and enjoy our first conversation in too long. Looking forward to this one, Enjoy!

 

https://aganorsaleaf.com/

https://cigar-coop.com/2024/01/united-cigars-to-release-aganorsa-leaf-lunatic-firecracker-cigar-news.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2024/01/cigar-news-aganorsa-leaf-supreme-leaf-rothschild-announced.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2023/11/cigar-review-jfr-lunatic-maduro-10-x-100-by-aganorsa-leaf.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2023/08/pca-2023-aganorsa-leaf.html

 

#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 278th Take - with Jesse Mariut of Hand Rolled

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes back the brilliant documentarian behind the incredible Hand Rolled project that took the cigar industry by storm a few years ago. Jesse Mariut make their return for #Take278, to talk about the next chapters in the Hand Rolled series. Their first stop is the illustrious J.C. Newman Cigar Family and their 'American Dream' story. We'll talk with Jesse and Steve and get to know more about their world and how cigars have come to be apart of their mission and work. Enjoy!

 

Hand Rolled Original Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dkWPv0gtj8

Hand Rolled: JC Newman Cigar Company Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjfsITz6_0s

#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 277th Take - with Frank Cossio III of Foreign Affair & Luciano Cigars

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes Francisco Cossio III of Foreign Affair Cigars to sit down for our #277thTake. "Frankie" has had an incredible run in his young life. I'm excited to sit down with this "newcomer" to the cigar industry that is truly making waves. More importantly, we go back with Frank and learn about his journey what it took to get here and where he's taking Foreign Affair after its explosive entrance into the industry. Enjoy!

 

Frank and I would like to spotlight Els for Autism Foundation.

Learn more and consider donating here: https://www.elsforautism.org/

 

https://www.cigaraficionado.com/top25cigar/foreign-affair-by-luciano-cigars-corona-2023

 

 

#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 276th Take - 2023 Top Ten Cigars with George Brightman

WELCOME BACK! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

 

The day is near! The time is right! It's time for the #ELOsoFumarTakes Top 10 Cigars of 2023!

 

Once again, the legendary George Brightman joins us for the Top 10 Countdown for the ages!  I've sent George my top ten cigars for him to sample and taste test blind.  He gives an honest breakdown alongside my own assessments, Enjoy!

 

Criteria:

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.

 

Just to review, here is last year's list:

Top 10 2022:

:

1) Espinosa Crema Box Press Toro
2) Artista Cigars Buffalo Ten Connecticut
3) St. Luis Rey Carenas Toro
4) Howard G Magic Stick Cameroon Toro
5) CAVALIER GENÈVE BII Japala Viso Robusto Gordo
6) Crux Bull & Bear Double Corona
7) Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Brulee Blue
8) Rocky Patel Disciple Robusto
9) The Arrival Robusto
10) Luciano Cigars (ACE Prime) The Seargeant

 

Honorable Mentions 2023:

Macanudo Flint Knoll Churchill

Black Label La Madonna Negra

Atabey 10th Anniversary

601 La Bomba Warhead VIII

Ferio Tego Timeless Limited 10 Years

 

 

Top 10 Cigars of 2023 (this year):

1) Gran Habano 20th Anniversaro Edicion Limitada El Sueno

Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Shade Wrapper
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler Nicaraguan, Colombian, and Peruvian
Country of Origin: Honduras
Factory: GR Tabacaleras Unidas SA

2) Luciano Cigars Maria Lucia

Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
Binders (Double): Sumatra Ecuador / HBN 92 Ecuador
Fillers: Nicaragua, Dominican, and Peru
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Factory: Luciano Cigars S.A., Maria Lucia

3)Black Label Trading Co Deliverance Porcelain Robusto

Wrapper: Connecticut
Binder: Nicaraguan Habano
Filler: Nicaraguan and Pennsylvania
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Factory: Fabrica Oveja Negra

 

4) Alec Bradley Double Broadleaf Gran Corona

Wrapper: Honduran Broadleaf
Binder: Honduran Broadleaf, Nicaraguan
Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan
Country of Origin: Honduras
Factory: Tabacos de Oriente

5) Casa Cuevas Sangre Nueva Double Perfecto

Wrapper: Ecuadorian Cameroon
Binder: Honduran Corojo
Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, Pennsylvania Broadleaf, Kentucky Fire Cured
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Factory: Las Lavas

6) Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Connecticut Short Churchhill

• Factory: San Lotano Factory
• Wrapper: Ecuador (Connecticut)
• Binder: Nicaragua
• Filler: Nicaragua

 

7) Quesada Cigars Liga F toro

Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo (Sun Grown)
Binder: Dominican
Filles: Dominican, Nicaraguan
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Factory: TABADEX (Quesada Cigars Factory)

8) HVC Selección No. 1 Natural Poderosos

Wrapper: Habano ’92 Ecuador
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Factory: Fabrica de Tabacos HVC S.A.

9) United Toro Maduro

Wrapper:  Mexican San Andres (Maduro)
Binder: Dominican
Filler: Dominican Broadleaf, Quisqueya, Dominican Seco, Dominican Olor
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Factory: Tabacalera Magia

10) Kristoff Cigars Guardrail Robusto

Wrapper: Brazilian Arapiraca
Binder: Dominican
Filler: Burma Valley Zimbabwe, Dominican
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Factory: Tabacalera Von Eicken (Charles Fairmorn)

 

 

#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 275st Take - Lord of the Rings: Return of the King with Sam Spencer, Matt Tye, & Tripp Waldrop

It’s an ALL NERD ALERT! Tomorrow night, ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes back Samuel Spencer, Matt Tye, and Tripp Waldrop to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Lord of the Rings: Return of the King for our #275thTake! It’ll be a barn burner and a good-fashioned nerd out. Love these guys and am looking forward to putting the crown jewel on top of this series. Enjoy!

 

Film: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0167260/?ref_=ttfc_fc_tt

Cast: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0167260/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_cl_sm

Awards: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0167260/awards/?ref_=tt_awd

 

Oscars: https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2004

 

Please support the Whitney in honor of Reagan Duplisea: https://whitney.org/support/individuals/annual-fund

 

 

 

#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 274th Take - with Scott Pearce and Jay Davis of the Premium Cigar Association

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes back two distinguished gentlemen back for our #274thTake! Scott Pearce and Jay Robert Davis of the Premium Cigar Association sit down to talk about a first in Association history. Five months ago we had a trade show and normally, we'd gearing up for the half way point to the next trade show. Now, we're about 90 days away! For the first time in its history, the annual PCA trade show will take place in March. What are the challenges? What are the successes? We'll see what these two say about this elephant in the room, as well as other industry topics and trends! Enjoy!

 

https://premiumcigars.org/

 

https://www.bluesmokeofdallas.com/