The Cigar Smokers

Oct 2nd 2022.  The Cigar Smokers are joined by a good friend Ed Trevino (@cigarguyed) . We got to sit down with Ed , who was recently become the Sales Director of Luciano Cigars.  Ed tells why he was drawn to Luciano Cigars owner and co-founder of Tabacalera Pichardo and ACE Prime, Luciano Meirelles. We were able to get an early look at the vision and future of such an exciting line of cigars. Ed shares the importance of the Brick N Mortar shop in the industry and to the cigar smoker.  We make Ed create an island 5, with a twist.  The guys talk about the new cigars they have been smoking all week, giving what hit and what missed. We break down what you should be looking for this week, if your smoking time is limited.

Featured Smokes

Mas Igneus - Lucino Short Robusto

Recommend Smokes

Gus - Last Barbarian - Sinistro 

Corb - Abstains 

Turtle - SuperEgo  -The Freud Cigar CO . Longsdale

July 24th 2022.  The Cigar Smokers are ready for some football. We are drafting our Cigar Team in the Old Town Smoke Shopee's First Annual Cigar Draft.  Corb was first on the clock ..

The Rules 

• Cap Room $150 
• Min Roster Size 8
• One Connecticut Wrapper on the roster
• 3 mins to pick 
• Cigar may not be duplicated 

Who had the best team ?

Email us  TheCigarSmokers@gmail.com 

Corb & Gus make fun on my beverage pairing before an early Sunday morning recording session. 

July 17th 2022.   Are you tired of hearing about PCA yet?  We couldn't be first , so lets be the last people to talk about PCA 2022 in vegas. This isn't about the trade show as much is about us just being two grown kids in Vegas .  We are two grown kids that occasionally smoke cigars. We talk alot about food and some shenanigans and then a little cigar talk. The guys talk about the new cigars they have been smoking all week, giving what hit and what missed. We break down what you should be looking for this week, if your smoking time is limited.

Featured Smokes

Turtle - Lithium -  Toro - Jake Wyatt

Gus -  Devil's Hand -Esteban Carreras

Corb -  The Frank - Tajuate 

Recommend Smokes

Gus - The Last Barbarian - Sinistro Cigars 

Corb - Mi Ingneus - Ace Prime 

Turtle - Pasión- La Aroma de Cuba

July 13th 2022.  The Cigar Smokers talk about Cigar events.  We discuss if we do it for the cigars, the swag & or because we are social creatures. Corb & Gus talk about if it helps the cigar shop make money.  We tell a few stories about our favorite events.  Who are the playes in the cigar event game.  James from Sinistro gives us a weather report from the Dominican Republic. The guys talk about the new cigars they have been smoking all week, giving what hit and what missed. We break down what you should be looking for this week, if your smoking time is limited.

Featured Smokes

Turtle - Event Cigar - Aganorsa Leaf 

Gus -  Event Cigar - Aganorsa Leaf 

Corb - Event Cigar - Aganorsa Leaf 

Recommend Smokes

Gus - San Lotano Requiem - AJ Fernandez - Maduro 

Corb - The Family Reserve #95 - Padron - Maduro 

Turtle - RESERVA FAMILIAR - Picardo - Habano 

July 3rd 2020.  This show is in memory of a friend that left us too soon.  If never had the luck, pleasure or honor to sit down and smoke with @slamdini86, you truly missed an amazing soul ! "Heaven is an endless supply of your favorite cigars" - Turtle.

 The annual pilgrimage to the and of sin, heat and bad decisions awaits Turtle and Corb as they prepare for PCA 2022.  Find out what's on their agenda.  What are Crown City's plans on buying at the show.  See what Turtle wants to smoke.  Hint (rhymes with Crowned Heads). The guys talk about the new cigars they have been smoking all week, giving what hit and what missed. We break down what you should be looking for this week, if your smoking time is limited.

Featured Smokes

Turtle - Lithium - Jake Wyatt

Gus -  Lithium - Jake Wyatt

David - Lithium - Jake Wyatt

Recommend Smokes

Gus - Superfly - Oscar Valladares

Corb - Purple Sky - LCA 

Turtle - La Imperiosa - Crowned Heads

May 1st 2022.   The cigar smokers make a new friend @Daniel.Rideaux.  Can they come up with a nickname for him?  They discuss aging cigars does it enhance the cigar . They discuss which cigars are worth aging, they also discuss when brands which aging does seem to effect. The guys talk about the new cigars they have been smoking all week, giving what hit and what missed. We break down what you should be looking for this week, if your smoking time is limited.

Featured Smokes

Turtle - Supreme Leaf - Aganorsa Leaf - Robusto 

Gus -  One Shot One Kill - Edgar Hoill 

David - Smokin / Duncan Donuts Stick - Privada Cigar 

Recommend Smokes

Gus - Byron - Nelson Alfonso

Corb - Mule Kick LE 2022 - Four Kicks 

Turtle - Número Uno - Joya de Nicaragua 

April 10th 2022.   A friend and regular from the Old Town Smoke Shoppe,  @SmokyWithAStogie aka "Crossfit", stops by and talks about his cigar journey.  We talk about some bad cigar shop experiences in the area. In true Cigar Smoker fashion , Crossfit has to give his island 5.  Turtle shares a story from the road, find out why Padron is one of the best.The guys talk about the new cigars they have been smoking all week, giving what hit and what missed. We break down what you should be looking for this week, if your smoking time is limited.

Featured Smokes

Turtle - Big Papi Firecracker - United Cigars

Gus -  Criollo de Oro Toro - La Gloria Cubana

Crossfit - Aganorsa Leaf Habano Titan - Aganorsa Leaf

Corb -  SALVADOR DALI - El Septimo

Recommend Smokes

Gus - Fiat Lux - Ace Prime

Corb - Lithium -  Bellacosa - Jake Wyatt

Crossfit -  Supreme Leaf - Aganorsa Leaf

Turtle - Bluebonnets - Rojas Cigars

April 3rd 2022.   Turtle breaks out some cigar news to enterian Gus & Corb . It quickly turns into storytelling time.  We are not sure the fact checkers , have checked us, SWEAR TO GOOGLE.   We introduce a new contest for season 4, are you going to play along?  The guys talk about the new cigars they have been smoking all week, giving what hit and what missed. We break down what you should be looking for this week, if your smoking time is limited.

Featured Smokes

Warren  La Gloria Series R - Maduro _ Robusto 

Gus -  La Gloria Series R - Maduro _ Robusto 

Corb -  Pv 1 - Jeremy Jack Cigars

Recommend Smokes 

YEAH WE ARE STILL PICKING Pichardo Cigars Reserva Familiar Connecticut

March 27th 2022.  The Cigar Smokers are back again.  Turtle re introduces the show for the people that have just started to listen.  We are friends smoking cigars and Turtle gives a real introduction of the Usual Suspects. We tell a couple of funny stories that happened in the shop this week.  We need your help for Season 4, listen and find out how you can help.

.The guys talk about the new cigars they have been smoking all week, giving what hit and what missed. We break down what you should be looking for this week, if your smoking time is limited.

Featured Smokes

Recommend  Smokes  Smokes

Gus -  Series E - Crowned Heads

Corb -  Pichardo Classic - Natural 

Warren - Mil Dias - Crown Heads

Feb 20th 2022.  The Cigar smokers sit down and discuss what are our favorite shop hours.  Turtle meets a new friend and shares the story about their time together, spent over a cigar.  We talk about cigar smoking in Hunting Beach, Ca.The guys talk about the new cigars they have been smoking all week, giving what hit and what missed. We break down what you should be looking for this week, if your smoking time is limited.

Featured Smokes

Recommend  Smokes  Smokes

Gus -  HVC - Lancero 

Corb -  1994 CONGA - LFD

Warren - Timeless Sterling - Ferio Tego

Feb 6th 2022.  The Cigar smokers sit down and discuss the an article Gus found. We weigh in on the 10 Mistakes cigar smokers, not the three of is, make.  All three cigar smokers commit on tape; as to who they think will have won the big game. Who was right, who was wrong ?   We have story time with Gus, as he paints a picture of his adventures this week in the shop. The guys talk about the new cigars they have been smoking all week, giving what hit and what missed. We break down what you should be looking for this week, if your smoking time is limited.

Featured Smokes

Gus -  San'Doro Colorado- Villiger

Corb -  RAUCHVERGNUGEN -RVGN 

Recommend  Smokes  Smokes

Gus -  San'Doro Colorado- Villiger

Corb -  RAUCHVERGNUGEN -RVGN 

January 30th 2022.  Corb is back from Vegas, he gives us the skinny on TPE 22.  Who was there , who was missing and tells you what well be hot coming soon. Turtle and Gus travel down to 3n1 Sports grill to watch a little playoff.  Gus tells you what he thought of the place.  Turtle reviews his experience at  888 Cigar Lounge in the city of Fullerton for the MMA Fights. The guys talk about the new cigars they have been smoking all week, giving what hit and what missed. We break down what you should be looking for this week, if your smoking time is limited.

Featured Smokes

Warren - NV - Sinistro 

Gus -  Zino Platinum- Davidoff of Geneva 

Corb -  Ninjabread Man - Erza Zion

Recommend  Smokes  Smokes

Warren -  Johnny Tobacconaut. - Room 101

GUS - Kings Gold  -Adventura - Corona 

December 5th 2021.  The Cigar Smokers sit down and have a morning smoke.  We catch up on the Christmas Parade in Coronado.  Corb comes thru like santa clause dropping gifts on the crew.  Turtle reveals his cigar plans for the upcoming new year 2022. The guys talk about the new cigars they have been smoking all week, giving what hit and what missed. We break down what you should be looking for this week, if your smoking time is limited.

Featured Smokes

Turtle - Psychedelic Turtle II- Espinosa - Robusto Grande 

Gus -  Jamie Garcia - My Father Cigars -  Grande Toro 

Corb - Un Banded House Blend - 2 Guys Smoke Shop

Recommend  Smokes  Smokes

Turtle -  McFly - Oscar Valladares

Gus - The Stallion - Tony Barrios

Corb - The Harvest 

November 28th 2021.  The Cigar Smokers are in fully holiday swing.  Corb misses the game winning shot on Thanksgiving. Find out what's on our christmas list. We talk to Gus & Corb about how they see Christmas shopping, from a retailer's perspective  We also discuss if a TV in a cigar lounge is a good thing or not.The guys talk about the new cigars they have been smoking all week, giving what hit and what missed. We break down what you should be looking for this week, if your smoking time is limited.

Featured Smokes

Warren - Caldwell Lost & Found- Pepper Cream Chocolate Crush - Toro Fino

Gus -  Caldwell Lost & Found- Pepper Cream Chocolate Crush - Toro Fino

Corb - Caldwell Lost & Found- Pepper Cream Chocolate Crush - Toro Fino

Recommend  Smokes  Smokes

Warren -  2Guys Cigars - The Artisan 

Corb - Ace Prime - The Sergeant

November 14th 2021.  The Cigar Smokers is down and talk about flavor notes.  What do we taste, what do we thinks we taste (besides smoke) ?Since you have asked , we have talked Humidors.  How big should you buy, who are are favorite manufacturers, what temp and humidity do we rock. We meet the real Corb, we call him Corbels.  The guys talk about the new cigars they have been smoking all week, giving what hit and what missed. We break down what you should be looking for this week, if your smoking time is limited.

Featured Smokes

Warren -Casa Fuente - Arturo Fuente - Belicosos Finos

Gus -  Casa Fuente - Arturo Fuente - Belicosos Finos

Corb - Casa Fuente - Arturo Fuente - Belicosos Finos

Recommend  Smokes  Smokes

Warren -  JFR – Connecticut - Super Toro

Corb -  Fatty Patty -LCA

November 2nd 2021.  The Cigar Smokers are visited by Jeremy Wolfson , a cigar broker.  We sit down and discuss the brands in his portfolio along the west coast, his upcoming cigar shop in seattle and swap stories about the connections made over cigars. Corb attempts to revive the "Florida Man " segment, he killed. The group explores some of the characters behind the funny cigar shop nicknames at our shops.   The guys talk about the new cigars they have been smoking all week, giving what hit and what missed. We break down what you should be looking for this week, if your smoking time is limited.

Featured Smokes

Warren - Guardian of the Farm -Rambo

Gus -  Oscura - Matilde Cigars - Toro Brava 

Corb -  Quadrata Matilde Cigars - Toro Brava 

J Rock - Guardian of the Farm -Rambo

Recommend  Smokes  Smokes

Gus  -  Oscura - Matilde Cigars - Toro Brava

Warren -  Goose EGG

Corb -  Goose EGG

October 19th 2021.  The Cigar Smokers talk about some of the places they aren't allowed to smoke, but wish they could.   We talk about some of the place we smoke, but maybe we should not have.  It boils down to the great philosopher Teddy KGB " In my club, I will splash the pot; whenever the frick i want. "  The guys talk about the new cigars they have been smoking all week, giving what hit and what missed. We break down what you should be looking for this week, if your smoking time is limited.

Featured Smokes

Warren - Habaneros Reserves 5 Anos - Byron

 Gus -  Habaneros Reserves 5 Anos - Byron

 Corb -  Habaneros Reserves 5 Anos - Byron

Recommend  Smokes  Smokes

Gus  -  M?STERY (2020) - VIAJE SKULL AND BONES 

 Warren -  Kilo - Sinistro Cigars

 Corb -  Ask corb Something MY Father - I can't find

October 10th 2021.  The Cigar Smokers weigh in on Cigar Advisors Top 10 Questions , most commonly asked about cigars.  Some questions we disagreed and some we agreed , some just left us scratching our head.  Gus visited Taylor's and Fat Stogies in Long Beach, CA.  Turtle shares his experience at 3N1 Sports Grill in Chula Vista, Ca. The guys talk about the new cigars they have been smoking all week, giving what hit and what missed. We break down what you should be looking for this week, if your smoking time is limited.

Featured Smokes

• Warren - Frank Redux - Tatuaje
• Gus -  Lunatic - JFR - Robusto 
• Corb -  Dos Hombres Barber Pole - 2 Guys Smoke Shop 

Recommend  Smokes  Smokes

• Gus  -  Lawless - Black Label Trading Co. 
• Warren -  All Out Kings - Caldwell 
• Corb -  The Lost Angeles - Crown Heads 

October 10th 2021.  The Cigar Smokers get a little educational, we are talking cigar sizes.  For those new to cigars, we are here to help you navigate cigar terminology used for size in cigars.  Gus and Corb take a quiz to see how well these cigar aficionado know their cigar sizes. We even talk a little Tequila, Turtle had chance to drink Jeremy Jack - Reina De La Muerte Blanco Tequila with the man himself. he guys talk about the new cigars they have been smoking all week, giving what hit and what missed. We break down what you should be looking for this week, if your smoking time is limited.

   Featured Smokes

• Warren - Espinosa Thai Tea - LCA Exclusive 
• Gus -  Yet Another No 9 -Liga Privada - Robusto 
• Corb -  The Frank Redux 1 - Tatuaje

Recommend  Smokes  Smokes

• Gus  - Uboat - Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust 
• Warren - Xhaxhi Bobbi - LCA 
• Corb - Xhaxhi Bobbi - LCA 

October 5th 2021.  The Cigar Smokers have declared War !  We talk about public enemy Senator "Tricky" Dick Durbin and his personal crusade to increase the cost of premium cigars.  There is a growing campaign to limit the ability to enjoy something that we love.  The cigar smokers say enough is enough .  Gus highlights his trip to Georgia and shares his cigar experience in the dirty south.  The guys talk about the new cigars they have been smoking all week, giving what hit and what missed. We break down what you should be looking for this week, if your smoking time is limited.

Featured Smokes

• Warren - Kristoff Galerones Intensivo 
• Gus -  Kristoff Galerones Intensivo
• Corb -  Kristoff Galerones Intensivo

Recommend  Smokes  Smokes

• Gus  - Mr. Red Scala - Sinistro 
• Warren - Mr. Robot Fumador - Privada Cigar Club 
• Corb - Hammer Sickle Maduro - Hammer Sickle 

September 26th 2021.  The Cigar Smokers are joined by the girl that has captured Corb's attention. We give her the third degree and find out if she knows what she has gotten herself into.  Turtle spent some time with the Coal Miner of the shop, he discusses some of the lessons learned. The guys talk about the new cigars they have been smoking all week, giving what hit and what missed. We break down what you should be looking for this week, if your smoking time is limited.

Featured Smokes

• Warren - Andalusian Bull- LFD
• Gus -  EL Burro Corjo  - Sinistro -Toro
• Corb -  NIghtwatch - Guardian of the Farm JJ

Recommend  Smokes  Smokes

• Gus  - La Imperiosa - Crown Heads 
• Warren - Grand Cru No. 2 - Davidoff  - robusto
• Corb - U Boat - Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust

August 29th 2021.  It's Labor Day , its marks the end of the summer season. The Cigar Smokers talk about how are smoking habits change durning the winter months.   Does the season affect the cigar flavors we crave, the size of the cigars or the time of day that we smoke.  The Cigar Smokers talk about the new cigars they have been smoking all week, giving what hit and what missed. We break down what you should be looking for this week, if your smoking time is limited.

Featured Smokes

• Warren - Hemingway -Arturo Fuente
• Gus -  Long Shot Black - El Septimo 
• Corb -  Killer Bee - Longsdale 

Recommend  Smokes  Smokes

• Warren  - Zino Nicaragua - Davidoff - Robusto 
• Gus - Sin Compromiso - Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust   

August 22nd 2021.  James the owner of the Sinistro cigar brand comes by the shop and talks with The Cigar Smokers.  James talks about how Sinistro growth and Fatherhood. James says PCA is broken and how it needs to be fixed, if he was in charge. Gus puts The Cigar Smoker Question to James and makes him commit to his island 5 cigars. The Cigar Smokers talk about the new cigars they have been smoking all week, giving what hit and what missed. We break down what you should be looking for this week, if your smoking time is limited.

Featured Smokes

Warren - Mr. White Gold - Sinistro - Robusto

Gus - Mr. White Gold - Sinistro - Robusto

Corb -  Mr. White Gold - Sinistro - Robusto

James  - Mr. White Gold - Sinistro - Robusto

Recommend  Smokes  Smokes

• Warren  - Un Banded # PCA Exclusive - ACE Prime 
• Gus - No Entiendo - Sinistro 
• Corb - Supreme Leaf - Aganorsa Leaf 

August 22nd 2021.  James the owner of the Sinistro cigar brand comes by the shop and talks with The Cigar Smokers.  James talks about how got started in the cigar industry. There is a masterclass conducted about blending cigars and the process involved. The Cigar Smokers hit James with some tough questions about what else worthwhile in the cigar industry.  

Featured Smokes

Warren - Mr. White Gold - Sinistro - Robusto 

Gus - Mr. White Gold - Sinistro - Robusto  

Corb -  Mr. White Gold - Sinistro - Robusto 

James  - Mr. White Gold - Sinistro - Robusto 

August 15th 2021.  The Cigar Smokers are joined by PJ (@Chix_N_Sticks) to discuss the cigars in movies.  She introduces The Cigar Smokers to the idea of cigar and movie pairing, who knew.  We debate the movies that always put us in the mood to smoke a stick.  Then we take a look at the best movies featuring a cigar. The Cigar Smokers talk about the new cigars they have been smoking all week, giving what hit and what missed. We break down what you should be looking for this week, if your smoking time is limited. 

Featured Smokes

• Warren - Ichiban Salamon 2015 - Room 101 - Salamon
• Gus - Byron Londineses 20Th (BLIND)
• Corb -  Ichiban Salamon 2015 - Room 101 - Salamon
• Chix N Sticks  - Farce - Room 101

Recommend  Smokes  Smokes

• Warren  - Sergent - Ace Prime Cigars 
• Gus - Byron Londineses 20Th
• Corb - Padron Family Reserve 50 Years Maduro

August 8th 2021.  The Cigar Smokers figure out if they are loyal to any cigar brands .  We talk about what makes us be loyal. What happens with our brands to have us back in the streets looking for love in the humidors .   Warren attends his first HERF , find out how it went. The Cigar Smokers talk about the new cigars they have been smoking all week, giving what hit and what missed. We break down what you should be looking for this week, if your smoking time is limited.

Featured Smokes

• Warren - Aladino Corojo  -JRE Tobacco -Toro 
• Gus -  Todos Los Dias - Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust
• Corb -  SERIE D NO. 4 -  PARTAGAS 

Recommend  Smokes  Smokes

• Warren  - Pichardo Natural - Ace Prime Cigars - Toro
• Corb - Grey Wolf - Kafie 1901 

August 1st 2021.  While does Gus Struggles thru his Corona Virus, and the guys watch the finals of USA vs. Mexico. Warren details his trip to Atlanta . The low down on the Cigars and Food. I hit some of the landmark smoking spots in Atlanta, FellaShip,  Rocky Patel Burn and The Red Phone Booth. I also hit the couple of local lounges . If you are traveling to the ATL, you have to listen .  

Featured Smokes

• Warren - Mi Querida - Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Company- Toro
  
• Gus -  Drunk Chicken Original "DCO"  - Drunk Chicken Cigars - Robusto
  
• Corb - JJ13 - Jeremy Jack - Toro
  
  

Recommend  Smokes  Smokes

• Warren  - no entiendo - Sinistro Cigars
  
• Corb - Anything from Ace Prime Cigars
  

July 13th 2021.  Corb & Warren return from Las Vegas.   There are 8 million stories in the Naked City, this is ours.   We talk about what we smoked , what we light and what we did not.  Gus gets a chance to ask all his questions and find out what are the smoke you should be on the look out for. 

Featured Smokes

Warren -  Undercrown Shade - Drew Estate - Gordo
Gus - No 9 - Liga Privada - robusto
Corb   White Label -  Rocky Patel - Toro  (PCA Show) 

July 6th 2021.  The Cigar Smokers get back to together after a short break . We finally pick a winner of the Jeremy Jack 3 pack.  We talk about our upcoming trip to PCA.  We discuss of of the cigars we have spent our Summer Break with.  The Cigar Smokers talk about the new cigars they have been smoking all week, giving what hit and what missed. We break down what you should be looking for this week, if your smoking time is limited. 

Featured Smokes

Warren -  No 9- Liga Privada - Robusto
Gus - Neathdral - Roma Craft - LH
Corb -Casa Turrent Serie 1901

June 6th 2021.  The Cigar Smokers share the trials and obstacles that we have with a spouse that does not also smoke cigars.  We share the ways to develop the understanding in a spouse that is not a cigar-enthusiast, so you can continue lighting up. We have a small discussion about the sports. The Cigar Smokers talk about the new cigars they have been smoking all week, giving what hit and what missed. We break down what you should be looking for this week, if your smoking time is limited.  AJ gives us yet another newbie cigar question for the guys.

Featured Smokes

• Warren - Casa Turrent Serie 1901
  
• Gus - Casa Turrent Serie 1901
  
• Corb -Casa Turrent Serie 1901
  
• AJ - Casa Turrent Serie 1901
  

Recommend  Smokes  Smokes

• Warren  - Ice Cream Habano (Golden Cone) - Privada Cigar Club
  
• Gus - JJ307 - Jeremy Jack
  
• Aj  - El Chapo - Jeremy Jack
  
• Corb - El Burro - Sinistro Cigars
  

May 30th 2021.  The Cigar Smokers discuss the current cigar boom, why is it happening ?  AJ poses a question about cigar swag, does it influence our decision to buy? The Cigar Smokers talk about the new cigars they have been smoking all week, giving what hit and what missed. We break down what you should be looking for this week, if your smoking time is limited. We have an interesting tree-at  in this week's "Florida Man".  AJ gives us yet another newbie cigar question for the guys.

Featured Smokes

• Warren - Alma Fuerte - Plasencia - Sixto II Hexagon
  
• Gus - Alma Fuerte - Plasencia - Sixto II Hexagon
  
• Corb - Hombres De Purascal -
  
• AJ - Hombres De Purascal -
  
  

Recommend  Smokes  Smokes

• Warren  - El Burro - Sinistro Cigars
  
• Gus - Guardian of the Farm - Agnorsa
  
• Aj  - T52- Liga Privada
  
• Corb - El Burro - Sinistro Cigars
  
  

May 2nd 2021.  Chef Federico knocks on the door and we answered it.   AJ recaps the cigar experience, in his most recent trip to the sin capital of America ( Vegas, Baby !) I give a review of my friday night out at @la_biblioteca_placentia.  The Cigar Smokers talk about the new cigars they have been smoking all week, giving what hit and what missed. We break down what you should be looking for this week, if your smoking time is limited. It's been a season of changes for The Cigar Smokers. We recap our 2nd season, and how we want to grow in season 3 . 

Featured Smokes 

• Warren - Sun Grown Maduro 554 - Curivari
  
• Gus - No 9. - Liga Privada
  
• Corb - Sun Grown Maduro 554 - Curivari
  
• AJ - Magic Toast - AJ Fernandez 
• Chef Federico - Magic Toast - AJ Fernandez  

Recommend  Smokes  Smokes

• Warren  - Casa Cuevas Habano  - Cuevas - Robusto
  
• Gus - ANTAÑO CT - Drew Estates 
• Aj  - Opus X Lost City - Arturo Fuente
  
• Corb - No. 9 -  Zino Nicaragua - Davidoff  
• Chef Federico  - Room 101 Ichiban Salamon 2015 - Matt Booth & Room 101
  

May 16th 2021. The Cigar Smoker examine who are the big faces behind their brands.  We explore and unpack the chicken and egg, are these celebrities famous because of their cigars or did they make us love their cigars. Who are the top five (5) cigar celebrities in the business now. Warren brings back a popular "a florida man" segment. The Cigar Smokers talk about the new cigars they have been smoking all week, giving what hit and what missed.  AJ provides an excellent newbie cigar question. 

Recommend Smokes 

Warren - Atabey Idolos S - Nelson Alfonso 

Gus - Charter Oak Toro Habano - Foundation Cigars 

Corb -Mad Monkey - Capo Habano by Capo Cigars 

Featured Smokes 

Warren Smokes - TRINIDAD ESPIRITU SERIES NO. 2 -  AJ Fernández- Toro

Gus Smokes - TRINIDAD ESPIRITU SERIES NO. 2 -  AJ Fernández- Toro 

Corb - TRINIDAD ESPIRITU SERIES NO. 2 -  AJ Fernández- Toro

May 9th 2021.   The Cigar Smoker spent a week smoking Lanceros as their homework. They discuss the pros and cons of the often forgotten Lancero vitola.   After a few weeks with his new toy, AJ gives a final review on the BIG ASH SMOKEBOOK.  The Cigar Smokers talk about the new cigars they have been smoking all week, giving what hit and what missed.  AJ provides an excellent newbie cigar question.

 Recommend Smokes

•  Warren - Limited Edition Four Kicks - Crown Heads- Lancero
•  Gus - Mr. Red - Sinistro - Lancero 
• Corb - Half Cookie - Lost & Found - Robusto
•  AJ - New World Cameroon - AJ Fernandez  - Gordo 

 Featured Smokes 

• Warren Smokes - Limited Edition Four Kicks - Crown Heads- Lancero
•  Gus Smokes - Mr. Red - Sinistro  - Lancero
•  Aj Smokes - Double Ligero -LFD - Lancero
•  Corb - Tatuaje Reserva - Tatuaje - Lancero

May 2nd 2021.   Gus & Corb take the lead and discuss the pros & cons of being a tobacconist and working day in and day out in a small cigar shop. Warren & Gus take a road trip to the Royal Cigar Lounge & Wine Bar; located in San Diego.  They discuss how the lounge stacks up vs other lounges.  The Cigar Smokers crack open their monthly cigar club boxes and find out if they spent their money wisely. The Cigar Smokers talk about the new cigars they have been smoking all week, giving what hit and what missed.  AJ provides an excellent newbie cigar question.

Recommend Smokes

• Warren - Hot Chocolate Cake - HVC   - Toro
  
• Gus - Mr. White - Sinstro - Toro
  
• Corb - AVO #3 Maduro - Toro
  
• AJ - L’Anniversaire CAO Maduro - CAO - Robusto
  

Featured Smokes

• Warren Smokes - No. 9 -  Liga Privada
  
• Gus Smokes - No. 9 -  Liga Privada
  
• Aj Smokes - No. 9 -  Liga Privada
  
• Corb - No. 9 -  Liga Privada
  

April 25th 2021.   The Cigar Smokers discuss the state of instagram's growing role in the Cigar Industry. As more manufactures and cigar related products turn to women to sell their products to a large male dominated industry.  AJ gets a new toy, as the people @TheBigAshSmokeBook send us a little present.  We  become GM for a day and discuss who our team's should be taking in the NFL Draft. (were we right?) As always, The Cigar Smokers talk about they have been smoking all week, giving what hit and what missed. Thanks to listener feedback, we are now listing our recommend cigar for the week.  AJ provides an excellent newbie cigar question. 

Recommend Smokes 

• Warren - American Barrel Aged - Camacho - Toro 
• Gus - Epicure Seleccion -Hoyo de Monterrey- Toro Especial
• Corb - Double Ligero Chisel Natura - LFD 
• AJ - Neathdral - RomaCraft - LH 

 Featured Smokes 

• Warren Smokes - Anejo -  Arturo Fuente 
• Gus Smokes - Anejo -  Arturo Fuente  
• Aj Smokes - Anejo -  Arturo Fuente 
• Corb - Anejo -  Arturo Fuente 

April 13th 2021.  It's another blind taste test. The Cigar Smokers talk about all the things they enjoy to enhance their favorite cigars .  We talk about all our favorite meals, non alcoholic drinks and snacks. Corb gives you the Mic Drop  "A Florida Man".  As always, The Cigar Smokers talk about they have been smoking all week, giving what hit and what missed . AJ has a couple of newbie cigar questions.

Featured Cigars

Warren Smokes -  Diablo - Punch 

Gus Smokes -  Fausto - Tatuaje

Aj Smokes - Requiem - San Lotano

Corb - Nicaraguan - Gurkha

April 6th 2021.  The Cigar Smokers talk about the new bill that will affect the cost of cigars, by raising the rate cigars are tax up to 1000%. We examine how much the price of cigar plays into the enjoyment of the cigar.  There is a brief look into what's going on in Florida, "A Florida Man".  As always, The Cigar Smokers talk about they have been smoking all week, giving what hit and what missed . AJ has a couple of newbie cigar questions.

Featured Cigars  

Warren Smokes -  Improvisation LE 2021 - AVO

Gus Smokes -  Improvisation LE 2021 - AVO

Aj Smokes - Improvisation LE 2021 - AVO

Corb - Improvisation LE 2021 - AVO

Gus & Turtle sit down with a couple of regulars from the Old Town Smoke Shoppe , The Not OHIO State Dave and Phil.   A conversation about the EP Carrillo - Pledge , broke out .  

March 30th 2021. AJ tries to prove his point and has everyone smoke the Man O' War series. The Cigar Smokers; Corb, Gus & Warren, answer AJ's question about socializing in a new cigar lounge. The Cigar Smokers examine the stereotypes you will find in cigar shops now matter where you are.  There is a brief look into what's going on in Florida, "A Florida Man".  As always, The Cigar Smokers talk about they have been smoking all week, giving what hit and what missed . AJ has a couple of newbie cigar questions.

Featured Cigars 

Warren Smokes -  Side Projects Little Devil - Man O' War & Jive Turkey  -

Gus Smokes -  Side Projects Skullcrusher - Man O' War 

Aj Smokes - Side Projects Phalanx - Man O' War 

Corb - Siglo IV - Ruination - Man O' War 

March 23rd 2021. The Cigar Smokers; Corb, AJ, Gus & Warren discuss Cigar Bands and Boxes.  How do they affect our buying habits for cigars? We share our list of 5 top Cigar bands and 5 least favorite bands. It's Christmas in March, as Corb shows up with some presents. There is a brief look into what's going on in Florida, "A Florida Man".  As always, The Cigar Smokers talk about they have been smoking all week, giving what hit and what missed . AJ has a couple of newbie cigar questions.

Featured Cigars Blind Test 

Warren Smokes - Macanudo Maduro - Macanudo 

Gus Smokes -  Intemperance BA XXI - Roma Craft 

Aj Smokes - La Opulencia - My Father 

Corb - Siglo IV - Cohiba 

March 9th 2021. The Cigar Smokers, Corb, AJ, Gus & Warren discuss Cigar Clubs. We have some that we love and some that re have tried and did not like.  We do an "ON AIR" reveal of my favorite cigar club. As always, The Cigar Smokers talk about they have been smoking all week, giving what hit and what missed . AJ has a couple of newbie cigar questions.

Featured Cigars

Warren Smokes - Undisclosed Test Stick - Jeremy Jack 

Gus Smokes -  Osvaldo Morales Maduro Lancero MMXVIII.

Aj Smokes - Undisclosed Test Stick - Jeremy Jack 

Corb - Paul Stulac & CAO Maduro 

March 2nd 2021. CORN IS BACK ! Are newest Cigar Smokers, Corb gave us homework. AJ, Gus & Warren have to smoke three cigars blind.  We try guess their price, name & manufacturer. We have no idea what we are smoking, just honest opinions. Cigars are not just a hobby it's a lifestyle, which means ACCESSORIES. What we carry when, we head out to the lounge to enjoy some sticks. As always, The Cigar Smokers talk about they have been smoking all week, giving what hit and what missed . 

Featured Cigars

Warren Smokes.  #1 ) JJ14 - Jeremy Jack   #2) Juarez OBS - Crown Heads #3) Prive SA Corojo - Illusione  

Gus Smokes. #1) Libelula - Jeremy Jack  #2) El Chapo - Jeremy Jack  #3) Salchicha - Jeremy Jack 

Aj Smokes  #1) Blarney Stick - Jeremy Jack  #2) 858 Natural - Arturo Fuente #3) Tempus Nicaraguan - Alec Bradley 

February 24th 2021.  Warren's cigar Yoda , Corb shows and entertains The Cigar Smokers with some amazing sticks. Gus takes advantage and deeps up some dirt.  AJ visits The Cigar Smoker as Gus' young apprentice and ask some good questions for a young cigar smoker.  The Cigar Smokers review the hits and misses for new cigars for the week.  Corb lets us know what cigars will be the hot brands to come .

 Featured Cigars - Roma Craft 

Warren Smokes. Baka & Intemperance 

Gus Smokes. Neanderthal 

Corb Smokes  Wunderlust & CroMagnon Aquitaine

AJ Smokes  - Intemperance Whiskey Rebellion 

February 17th 2021. She is back! The Cigar Smokers are joined again by Stogie Chik. We all do a blind taste test, cigar with no bands , we have no idea what we are smoking, just honest opinions.  We talk Humidor maintenance and common issues.  The Cigars Smokers play real estate developers and talk about their ideal Cigar Shop. Trust me, Stogie Chik's plans left us floored.   Warren provides a little cigar news.  As always the Cigar Smokers talk about they have been smoking all week , giving what hit and what missed .

Featured Cigars

Warren Smokes. Aging Room Bin 1 Made by Rafael Nodal - Robusto 

Gus Smokes. Partagas Black Label - Corona 

Stogie Chik - Sungrown - Drew Estates - Toro