On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 149, it's our In Memoriam Episode for 2024.We look back and reflect on the careers and contributions of many artists who passed away in 2024.

On this show, Dave smokes the Hamlet Tabaquero and Coop smokes the Aladino Corojo.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 149, it's our In Memoriam Episode for 2024.We look back and reflect on the careers and contributions of many artists who passed away in 2024.

On this show, Dave smokes the Hamlet Tabaquero and Coop smokes the Aladino Corojo.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

The 2024 Cigar Coop Cigar of the Year is the Perdomo 30th Anniversary Maduro Epicure.

Perdomo Cigars is not known for frequently releasing all-new lines. As a result, there is a heightened level of excitement when a new Perdomo release occurs. There was understandably a lot of buzz when the company did have a big new release in 2023. Additionally, it was a special one as it commemorated a significant milestone: 30 years in business for Nick Perdomo and his family.

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The 2024 Cigar Coop Cigar of the Year is the Perdomo 30th Anniversary Maduro Epicure.

Perdomo Cigars is not known for frequently releasing all-new lines. As a result, there is a heightened level of excitement when a new Perdomo release occurs. There was understandably a lot of buzz when the company did have a big new release in 2023. Additionally, it was a special one as it commemorated a significant milestone: 30 years in business for Nick Perdomo and his family.

Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-uGI

The Aladino Classic Elegante by JRE Tobacco Co. is ranked second on the 2024 Cigar of the Year Countdown.

The Aladino Classic Elegante is a lancero-size line extension introduced to the Aladino Classic line in 2023. JRE Tobacco Co is known for using Authentic Corojo tobacco from its farms. At the same time, the company grows other types of tobacco, one of which is Habano leaf. Since Habano is known as a classic tobacco leaf, the name Aladino Classic was adopted.

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The Aladino Classic Elegante by JRE Tobacco Co. is ranked second on the 2024 Cigar of the Year Countdown.

The Aladino Classic Elegante is a lancero-size line extension introduced to the Aladino Classic line in 2023. JRE Tobacco Co is known for using Authentic Corojo tobacco from its farms. At the same time, the company grows other types of tobacco, one of which is Habano leaf. Since Habano is known as a classic tobacco leaf, the name Aladino Classic was adopted.

Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-uGD

Coming in at #3 on the 2024 Cigar of the Year Countdown is the Casa Magna Colorado Lancero LE by Quesada Cigars.

The story of the Casa Magna Colorado is well known. It started as a collaboration between two legendary names in the world of cigar making – Manuel Quesada and Nestor Plasencia. Since then, the Casa Magna Colorado has garnered many accolades. Today, Casa Magna Colorado is produced by Quesada's TABADEX factory in the Dominican Republic. Late in 2023, the company announced a limited run of the 7 x 40 Lancero LE. It is worth noting that several years earlier, it had released another lancero size under Casa Magna Colorado. That previous iteration measured 8 1/4 x 40.

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Coming in at #3 on the 2024 Cigar of the Year Countdown is the Casa Magna Colorado Lancero LE by Quesada Cigars.

The story of the Casa Magna Colorado is well known. It started as a collaboration between two legendary names in the world of cigar making – Manuel Quesada and Nestor Plasencia. Since then, the Casa Magna Colorado has garnered many accolades. Today, Casa Magna Colorado is produced by Quesada's TABADEX factory in the Dominican Republic. Late in 2023, the company announced a limited run of the 7 x 40 Lancero LE. It is worth noting that several years earlier, it had released another lancero size under Casa Magna Colorado. That previous iteration measured 8 1/4 x 40.

Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-uGm

Coming in at #4 on the 2024 Cigar of the Year Countdown is the Kristoff Tres Compadres Toro.

The name Tres Compadres means “three friends.” In this case, it is a tribute from Kristoff owner Glen Case to two of his close friends who recently passed away, Chuck Finch and Rolando Villamil. Case would often refer to the three of them as the three amigos. Rolando Villamil is a name that may be pretty familiar if you cover the cigar industry, as he ran Tabacalera Von Eicken in the Dominican Republic, where all of Kristoff’s cigars are produced.

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Coming in at #4 on the 2024 Cigar of the Year Countdown is the Kristoff Tres Compadres Toro.

The name Tres Compadres means “three friends.” In this case, it is a tribute from Kristoff owner Glen Case to two of his close friends who recently passed away, Chuck Finch and Rolando Villamil. Case would often refer to the three of them as the three amigos. Rolando Villamil is a name that may be pretty familiar if you cover the cigar industry, as he ran Tabacalera Von Eicken in the Dominican Republic, where all of Kristoff’s cigars are produced.

Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-uFT