Podcast

0036 – Reinier Lorenzo of HVC Cigars on blending, his Cuban palate, and his laboratory past

June 18, 2018

If you’re a fan of Aganorsa Leaf tobacco, there’s a good chance you’ve come across the HVC brand name. We put the HVC San Isidro, ...

0035 – Smoking Vegas Cubanas by Don Pepín, Ovechkin’s not gonna be suck, World Cup prognostication

June 14, 2018

In this packed episode of the podcast, the Cigar Snob Team smokes Vegas Cubanas by Don Pepín García (except Nick, who still has a cold) ...

0034 – Erik Espinosa on Murcielago cigars, bucket lists, forgetting the words to Folsom Prison Blues

June 11, 2018

Our office got a visit from Erik Espinosa, the founder of Espinosa Cigars, which is known for brands like Laranja, 601, and Murcielago. As long ...

0033 – Smoking (and giving away) Humo Jaguar from 2011, remembering Anthony Bourdain

June 8, 2018

We reached into the Vault for Humo Jaguar cigars by Plasencia, which were distributed only briefly back in 2011. We also remember Anthony Bourdain the ...

0032 – 601 La Bomba Warhead II cigars, NBA Finals, Stanley Cup, Trumpy Bear

June 5, 2018

Need a friend who can join you for motorcycle rides and improve your golf game? Stick around to the end of the podcast for more ...

0031 – Illusione’s Dion Giolito on working with Aganorsa tobacco and pairing cigars with Dr. Pepper

June 5, 2018

In a recent issue of the magazine, we ran a story about Aganorsa, its tobacco, its cigars, and its founder Eduardo Fernández. Aside from its ...

0030 – Bellas Artes by AJ Fernandez, visiting Guatemala, Little Pink House, and NFL kneeling ban

May 30, 2018

The team smokes Bellas Artes by AJ Fernandez while talking about Guatemalan shamans, the NFL’s kneeling ban, and a soothing composition Ivan uses to fall ...