#ELOsoFumarTakes

#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 233rd Take - with Steve Abbot of General Cigar Company

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes a first time guest in Steve Abbot of General Cigar Company to sit down for our #233rdTake. Steve brings an incredible background in the Tobacco industry into his role at General. We smoke Macanudo and explore the journey of Abbot himself. Enjoy!

 

For this occasion, Steve and I would like to spotlight The Salvation Army

Please consider donating: https://give.salvationarmyusa.org/give/164006/#!/donation/checkout?amount=Other

 

Macanudo Estate Reserve Flint Knoll

Macanudo Inspirado Year of the Rabbit heads abroad

General Expands M by Macanudo

Eighth Inspirado hits shelves in U.S.

 

Fun Facts about William & Mary

United Cigar Presidential Trivia resource:

• Three U.S. presidents were educated at William & Mary: Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe and John Tyler. Four if we count George Washington's surveyor's license. https://www.wm.edu/index.php

 

My son makes his podcast debut (00:04:45) - all he wants for Christmas is his two front teeth!

"I just yanked it out" - My son

 

#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 232nd Take - with Ram Rodriguez of Artista Cigars

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes has something very special for our #232ndTake. Ram Rodriguez of Artista Cigars returns to talk about the latest goings with his family’s company - including the fantastic re-branding. We’ll walk through a few things tonight and explore his father’s words, “Let your words be more valuable than your pocket because money comes and goes, but words stay. Make sure you deliver what you promise.” Enjoy!

 

Ram's Featured Charity: https://davidortizchildrensfund.org/

Please consider donating HERE

PCA 2022: https://cigar-coop.com/2022/08/pca-2022-report-artista-cigars.html

 

 

#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 231st Take - Lord of the Rings The Two Towers with Sam Spencer, Matt Tye, & Tripp Waldrop

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 - 230th Take - FIFTH ANNIVERSARY with Tim Wong, Aaron Loomis & Cigar Coop Coalition

#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).

#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 229th Take with Reinier Lorenzo of HVC Cigars

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

 

 

 

#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 228th Take with Steve Saka of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust and William Cooper of Cigar Coop

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

 

 

 

#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 227th Take with Jon Carney of La Flor Dominicana

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

 

#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 226th Take with Alec Cuevas of Casa Cuevas Cigars

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

 

#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 225th Take with Michael Cappellini of Toscano Cigars

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/

 

 

#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 224th Take with Matt Booth of Room 101 Cigars

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