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🇺🇸 Boveda Veterans Day Challenge: Smoke a cigar, give a cigar to Cigars for Warriors: https://cigarsforwarriors.org/ Boveda's Drew Emmer is joined by foodie, cigar lover, Matty Rock and Trey Boring, Senior Vice Chairman of Cigars for Warriors (CFW).

This cigar talk jumps from supporting troops with cigars to $70 Cubans, Robert Burns tubos, why foodies would love cigars, and how to keep cigars fresh while you travel.

CFW is a non-profit organization that sends cigar care packages filled with donated cigars and cigar accessories to troops who are in active war zones. Each care package is protected by Boveda, the brown 2-way humidity packs you put in a humidor to preserve cigars.

Find out how you can get cigars to the troops here: https://cigarsforwarriors.org/donate/

What is Boveda?

When you own a humidor, you need to make sure the cigars inside stay well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast, or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll get better flavor from a cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years.

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00:00 Never risk your cigars, use Boveda

00:30 This is Box Press

03:56 Sent 1.5 million cigars and counting to troops serving in active war zones

06:26 Matty stopped drinking but kept food, coffee, and cigars as his vices.

07:47 "We're gonna go up to Montreal. We're gonna drink Canadian beer. We're gonna smoke some Cuban cigars."

09:10 "When you learn what really goes into it a cigar, your respect grows."

11:40 Are you a boutique cigar chaser, like CFW's Trey Boring?

14:37 Why foodies would love cigars

15:20 Smoking a cigar calms you

16:44 Cigar smoking is inclusive

17:18 How important cigars are to U.S. service men and women

18:24 "Well if I have a bad day, I can go sit on the couch, you know, eat a whole bag of Cool Ranch Doritos..."

20:17 Cigars dry out without Boveda in the bags

21:30 "My cigars need to be humidified, give me a Boveda."

21:45 You don't need a humidor, use a humidor bag preloaded with Boveda

24:46 You'll never recharge your humidor again if you use Boveda in your humidor

Cigar Journal winner of the Best Boutique Brand Nicaragua 2023: Black Label Trading Company Royalty! Since it won this major award, the small-batch limited release cigar company has been in even higher demand—and shorter supply.

Just to establish the hierarchy of this Nicaraguan cigar maker: Oveja Negra (AKA black sheep) cigar brand family begets Black Works Studio and All Black Label Trading Company. The company was co-founded by the husband-and-wife team, James and Angela Brown.

Boveda's Drew Emmer—who loves the BWS Killer Bee cigar, BTW—sat down with James to discuss why these boutique cigars are for smokers who are still looking for their favorite stick.

What is Boveda? Cigar makers age and preserve the flavor and character of their hand-rolled cigars with Boveda, that brown 2-way humidity pack that you find in a cigar box. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor from every cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Age and store premium cigars with Boveda in your humidor.

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00:00 Never risk your cigars, use Boveda

00:30 Cold open

02:22 #1 selling vitola is a Petite Corona

03:06 Co-founders James and Angel Brown are citizens of the world

05:25 Cigars and wine

06:59 Story behind Black Sheep Cigars (Oveja Negra translates to “black sheep” in English)

08:31 The Killer Bee cigar is tasty

10:28 Love a complex full-bodied cigar? These are the cigars you've been looking for!

11:54 Limited-edition Poison Dart cigar

14:19 Smoking a cigar is a very intimate experience

Joya de Nicaragua Executive President Juan Martínez talks new releases and competing with Cuban cigars with Boveda's Drew Emmer.

Nicaragua is the biggest producer of handmade cigars in the world. And Joya de Nicargua has everything to do with that. Most of its cigars sales are outside of the United States, so the 55-year-old+ company knows a thing or two about going head-to-head with Cuban cigars. In countries other than the U.S., you can buy Cuban cigars, but they're expensive. Joya de Nicargua makes damn good premium cigars priced right. (And you can buy them in the U.S.!)

Look for the Joya de Nicargua Clásico Original, a great everyday smoke. And this mild, woody cigar is under $10.

(Why can't you buy Cuban cigars in the U.S.? Short Cuban cigar history lesson: In 1962, a trade embargo was put in place between the U.S. and Cuba, which makes it illegal to sell Cuban cigars in the U.S.)

What is Boveda? Cigar makers age and preserve the flavor and character of their hand-rolled cigars with Boveda, that brown 2-way humidity pack that you find in a cigar box. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor from every cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Age and store premium cigars with Boveda in your humidor.

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00:00 Never risk your cigars, use Boveda

00:30 Cold open

01:36 Nicaragua is a premium cigar powerhouse

02:17 The everyday smoke JOYA Red was the first Nicaraguan Puro—a cigar rolled from tobaccos grown in a single country

09:23 Blue Ocean Strategy: How to Create Uncontested Market Space and Make Competition Irrelevant

09:44 Why is Boveda in cigar boxes?

12:52 Where to find Joya de Nicaragua's Clásico cigar in the U.S.

14:01 Why are Cuban cigars in Europe so expensive?

19:26 Holiday gift for the high-end cigar smoker: the one-time, limited-release Número Uno Deluxe Humidor from Joya de Nicaragua

20:02 Joya de Nicaragua celebrates its 55th anniversary with a new cigar line called Cinco de Cinco, which was inspired by the blending records from private blending sessions

23:08 Nicaraguans are resilient

24:43 It's very hard to have a bad time when you're having a good cigar

25:39 The COVID pandemic was a turning point in premium cigars

Great specs make you see the world a little clearer, yes? Rafael Nodal, visionary in the world of small-batch cigars for Aging Room, says that the cigar lounge is a laboratory for democracy. How can you enjoy a great cigar with a fellow smoker who might be a little right or left for your taste? You must hone the skill of respectful communication. Listening with civility encourages those rich conversations, like this cigar talk with Boveda's Drew Emmer.

Freedom to create is one reason this Cuban-born cigar maestro is proud to be in America. In 1980, Rafael Nodal left Cuba when he was 15 with his mother, father and younger sister. They boarded a 50-foot-long shrimping boat with 300 others. Through storms, the trip, which normally takes 12 hours, took four days.

The love of his adopted country comes through in this Box Press episode as well as in the newly released VegaFina Patriot cigar, which is exclusive to the U.S cigar market with a limited-release of 1,776 numbered boxes.

What is Boveda? Premium cigar makers, like Altadis U.S.A. protect the flavor and character of their sticks with Boveda, that brown 2-way humidity pack that you find in a cigar box with Aging Room cigars and other greats. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor from every cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Age and store premium cigars with Boveda in your humidor.

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00:00 Never risk your passion

02:18 The first cigar I made that I didn't care what other people thought

03:20 Cigar of the Year 2019: Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Maestro

03:49 Origin of Sonata Cigars—he studied classical music in Cuba

05:03 Creating a cigar is like creating music

05:29 Which Aging Room cigar is dedicated to Nicaragua?

09:56 Emigrated from Cuba in a small shrimp boat

12:37 Cuban-born cigar maker is proud to be an American

14:24 Why a cigar lounge is a laboratory of democracy

16:06 How to manage humidity in a humidor

Travel virtually with us to learn what cigar smoking is like in the Arabian Peninsula. The Leaf Master Tobacco Trading is the largest tobacco shopping adventure within six Arab countries, which focuses on New World cigars, cigar accessories, and luxury cigar experiences.

An eclectic, artsy walk-in cigar boutique awaits in Dubai. What looks like lessons in chemistry, test tubes are set up to infuse cigars with the essence of fine spirits and teas. For cigar traditionalists, the shop stocks the largest walk-in humidor in the region with premium sticks from Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Honduras and Mexico. Wherever you stand on the New World cigar versus Cuban cigar debate, the collection is impressive. In 2018, founder Ra'ed Saqfelhait switched careers to open The Leaf Master Tobacco Trading, which is tucked into the Hilton Dubai in Al Habtoor City, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Host: Rob Gagner

What is Boveda? Cigar makers age and preserve the flavor and character of their hand-rolled cigars with Boveda, that brown 2-way humidity pack that you find in a cigar box. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor from every cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Age and store premium cigars with Boveda in your humidor.

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00:00 Cold open

06:42 We're not box pushers at The Leaf Master Tobacco Trading

07:07 Would you turn down thousand dollars of cigar sales to someone who wasn't going to humidify them properly? Boveda salutes you, fine sir.

10:40 Custom made cigar infusion jars were inspired by his father dipping cigars in cognac

18:43 Premium cigars—the vice that relaxes you?

21:01 Connecting with people's energy over cigars

22:10 Fidget spinners for cigar smokers? What's the deal with Ra'ed cigar beads?

25:43 Somebody's end is a beautiful way for you to start over

26:56 Switching gears professionally—I woke up one morning and said I have to be in cigars

28:08 Cuban versus non-Cuban cigars

Cigar smoking is an art form, a lifestyle. That's why every SOTL & BOTL must don a Les Fines Lames Punch Bracelet. Ready to elevate the way you cut cigars? Pierre Jourdan & Pablo Rodet, creators of fine cigar accessories, delve into why you should invest in essential cigar tools, like the stylish LE PETITE cigar cutter. For cigar aficionados, the act of enjoying a fine cigar is about more than the smoke, it's the experience.

Host: Rob Gagner

What is Boveda? Cigar makers age and preserve the flavor and character of their hand-rolled cigars with Boveda, that brown 2-way humidity pack that you find in a cigar box. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor from every cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Age and store premium cigars with Boveda in your humidor.

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00:00 Cold open

00:37 Pablo has a particular set of skills, watch out Liam Neeson

02:25 3-2-1 Liftoff! LE PETIT MOON in space, the ultra-lux $15K cigar cutter

03:29 How they sent something to space

04:26 You can't smoke a cigar when you launch things in space

12:24 L'ORIGINAL vs LE PETIT cigar cutter—what's the difference?

15:38 SOTL say LE PETIT cigar cutter is so cute!

16:03 Winning a woman's heart

16:50 LE PETIT cigar cutter for BOTL and SOTL

24:36 MMRPGs and cigar knives

25:52 Pierre, too, has a very particular set of skills

29:58 Punch bracelets, the hot new cigar gift

33:14 This cigar cutter is TSA approved and has a sharp blade

35:25 NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT from Les Fines Lames for smokers who love guillotine cigar cutters

MO KNOWS CIGARS! Look beyond Cigar Aficionado's Top 10. Patina is the best cigar you've never heard of—until now. Could Patina be the next Fuente of Padrón?

Founder Mo Maali's heart and soul are in this small-batch cigar company. He wants you to be excited whenever you light a Patina. He wants Patina to be the cigar of choice when you celebrate a personal achievement or milestone. He wants you to try his new Lancero that is scheduled to launch in December 2023. (And if you still can find the limited-edition Anniversary Patina cigar, snap it up!)

Host: Rob Gagner.

What is Boveda? Cigar makers like Mo Maali of Patina protect the flavor and character of their hand-rolled cigars with Boveda, that brown 2-way humidity pack that you find in a cigar box. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor from every cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Age and store premium cigars with Boveda in your humidor.

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00:00 Cold open

00:22 Mo Maali's walk-up music? "Ambitionz az a Ridah" by Tupac

02:01 Patina "Can't Believe I'm Still Here 5 Year" cigar AKA Patina Anniversary cigar

03:36 Are cigars a commodity?

08:06 Patina cigars, the Happy Meal for adults

09:31 I don't care what Davidoff you're going to buy...

11:26 Sustainable business growth is organic growth

12:19 Do you use Cigar Aficionado's Top 10 as a cigar shopping list?

14:01 Could Patina cigars be the next Fuente of Padrón?

18:05 You don't get into the cigar industry for the money

24:20 Patina was never cool, so it's never going to be uncool

In Spanish with English captions. Who's buying up all those premium cigars in Mexico? Learn why humidity and cigars is so important, especially in a country like Mexico where climates go from beach to desert in this southern-most North American country. Preventing humidity fluctuations protects a cigar's flavor.

Boveda's Dan Murphy talks cigars and Mexico with Bernardo Andrés, Director General of Vitolas del Mundo, which manages brands exclusively in Mexico, such as Rocky Patel, Alec Bradley, Oliva, Gurkha, AJ Fernandez and Boveda, among others.

What is Boveda? You can buy Boveda 2-way humidity control to protect cigars all over the world, including Mexico. Cigar makers protect the flavor and character of their hand-rolled cigars with Boveda, that brown 2-way humidity pack that you find in a cigar box. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor from every cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Age and store premium cigars with Boveda in your humidor.

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00:00 Cold open

00:56 What premium cigars can you find in Mexico?

01:30 Where can you buy cigars in Mexico?

02:53 Where is cigar smoking popular in Mexico?

04:15 What size Boveda should you use?

06:29 What Boveda RH should you use?

09:26 When should you replace your Boveda pack?

10:33 What Boveda RHs are good for cigars?

12:07 Who smokes the most cigars in Mexico?

Cigars are the equalizer that bring people together. Lord knows we need more of that right now. Smoke Big, created by Kareem Fort, is an independent film about the Black cigar culture in LA. Kareem captures short stories about cigar experiences to shine a realistic light on cigars in the Black community.

Two of Boveda's founders, CEO Sean Knutsen and SVP Tim Swail were interviewed for the film. They explain how to protect the flavor and character of cigars by storing them at the proper humidity level with Boveda.

Watch the Smoke Big Documentary Trailer here: https://www.smokebigfilm.com/

What is Boveda? Cigar makers protect the flavor and character of their hand-rolled cigars with Boveda, that brown 2-way humidity pack that you find in a cigar box. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor from every cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Age and store premium cigars with Boveda in your humidor.

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00:00 Don't risk your cigars

00:30 Box Press intro

00:44 Introducing Kareem Fort, creative director of Smoke Big, a cigar documentary

01:23 People think LA doesn't have a cigar culture

02:05 Documentary educates cigars novices and focuses on the West Coast people behind cigars

03:28 LA premiere of cigar documentary: August 30, 2023

03:58 Future showings of cigar doc at cigar lounges across the country

04:32 Started off by creating Beyond the Smoke, web series of cigar conversations

05:39 The first cigar film to address cigars and the Black culture

08:03 Boveda amplifies other people's passions, like cigars

08:35 Boveda is in Smoke Big cigar documentary

100th Box Press episode! Cigar revolutionaries! Arturo Fuente CEO, Carlito Fuente Jr. & Boveda founders Sean Knutsen & Tim Swail talk premium cigar care and why humidity has everything to do with it.

OpusX creator, Carlito is one of the most respected figures in the industry. This third generation cigar maker was an early adopter of Boveda and its 2-way humidity control that protects premium cigars. His company supports the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation, which gives children in the Dominican Republic education, health care, and other necessities.

Boveda CEO, Sean Knutsen; SVP, Tim Swail; and Strategic Relations Manager, Drew Emmer interviewed Carlito at PCA 2023.

What is Boveda? Cigar makers like Carlito Fuente protect the flavor and character of their hand-rolled cigars with Boveda, that brown 2-way humidity pack that you find in a cigar box. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor from every cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Age and store premium cigars with Boveda in your humidor.

Learn more about the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation here: https://cf-cf.org/

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00:00 Cold open

00:42 Introducing Carlito Fuente Jr.

02:03 Humidity fluctuation has an enormous effect on the enjoyment of a cigar

03:06 Different cigars age differently

04:06 There was no uniform humidity control for cigars before Boveda

05:55 Fuente has been boxing cigars with Boveda since the early 2000s

06:28 Boveda is the greatest product to ever enter the world of cigars

07:32 Fuente revolutionizes cigar molds

11:15 If you do what you say you do, this is going to revolutionize the industry.

12:41 Properly age cigars with Boveda to preserve essential oils that give you aromas and flavors

13:25 Cigar Family Charitable Foundation betters D.R. cigar community

14:59 No running water, no electricity, no schools