Cigar Federation

Cigar Federation episodes:

• 02.28.2019

  Sharing Our Pairings 185 - EP Carrillo Encore

  Tripp and Denis are back from the DR and are smoking Cigar Aficionado's Number One Cigar of 2018, the EP Carrillo Encore!

  
• 09.27.2018

  CigarChat - Southern Draw IGNITE with Robert Holt

  In this episode, we talk to Robert Holt from Southern Draw Cigars about their "Ignite Some Good" charitable project!

  
• 09.27.2018

  Sharing Our Pairings 150 - Davidoff Year of The Snake

  We're BACK FedHeads!Sorry for the long delay in getting new episodes uploaded, things have been crazy here, but we're working on getting it back on track now. This is our 150th episode, so to celebrate, we'll be going high-falutin' with the...

  
• 07.24.2018

  Sharing Our Pairings 149 - Saga Blend No. 7

  This week, Tripp and Denis try out the Blend No. 7 from Saga Cigars and find out how it pairs!

  
• 06.18.2018

  Sharing Our Pairings 148 - Into The Eye of The SHARK

  In this episode, Tripp and Denis smoke Cigar Aficionado's number one cigar of 2017, the Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Eye of The Shark, Pairing it with American Whiskey, Scotch, Rum, and a couple of beers!

  
• 06.18.2018

  Sharing Our Pairings 147 - Warfighter 7.62 Garrison

  I this episode, John "Cigar Surgeon" McTavish returns to guest co-host! Tripp and John are each pairing a couple of Scotches and a rum with the Warfighter 7.62 Garrison Edition.

  
• 06.18.2018

  Cigar Chat Rountable - April 2018 Edition

  Tripp and Jason sit down to talk about the news in the industry for April and the new cigar releases for the month

  
• 06.18.2018

  Sharing Our Pairings 146 - Atabey Lancero with Barry Stein and Cigar Surgeon

  Guest hosts John "Cigar Surgeon" McTavish from Developing Palates a Barry Stein from The Cigar Authority join Tripp to pair the Atabay Spiritus Lancero with spirits from around the world including Wiggly Bridge Bourbon from Maine, Hudson Baby Bourbon from...

  
• 05.28.2018

  Sharing Our Pairings 145 - Ohana Pulse Maduro

  Tripp and Denis try out the Ohana Pulse Maduro, and find out how it pairs with beers and bourbons!Buy the Ohana Pulse Maduro from show sponsor Cigar Federation Store here: https://store.cigarfederation.com/collections/ohana-cigars/products/ohana-pulse-maduro?variant=19505121541

  
• 05.27.2018

  Sharing Our Pairings 145 - Ohana Pulse Maduro

  Tripp and Denis try out the Ohana Pulse Maduro, and find out how it pairs with beers and bourbons! Buy the Ohana Pulse Maduro from show sponsor Cigar Federation Store here: https://store.cigarfederation.com/collections/ohana-cigars/products/ohana-pulse-maduro?variant=19505121541

  
• 04.27.2018

  CigarChat Roundtable - March Madness Edition

  Tripp, Denis, and Jason recap March Madness and answer some viewer questions!

  
• 04.27.2018

  Sharing Our Pairings 144 - Black Works Serpents and Rainbows

  In this episode, Tripp and Denis try a few pairings with the S&R from Black Works Studio.

  
• 04.27.2018

  Sharing Our Pairings 143 - Villiger La Vencedora

  Tripp and Denis try pairing with the Villiger La Vencedora with Jack Daniels Gentleman Jack and a couple of other beverages.

  
• 03.29.2018

  CigarChat - News Of The Week Edition - March 2018

  Tripp and Jason talk about some of the recent news in the world of cigars, and spend some time answering some viewer questions!

  
• 03.26.2018

  Sharing Our Pairings 142 - AVO Ritmo With Gin

  Tripp and Denis finally found a cigar that pairs well with gin, the AVO Ritmo South America. Tripp goes with a trio of West-Coast American gins, 2 of which spent a little time in a barrel, while Denis brings a...

  
• 03.21.2018

  CigarChat - AVO Cigars, plus a contest!

  This week, Scott Kolesaire joins us to talk about the 30th anniversary of AVO Cigars, and the year-long celebration they've got planned for 2018. In addition to the show, we're giving away(For $.99 each) some awesome prizes from AVO, you...

  
• 03.20.2018

  Sharing Our Pairings 141 - Partagas Secret Upcoming Blend!

  While at ProCigar, Tripp and Denis were given a new Partagas from General Cigar Company, but they don't have any of the blend details, even the name of the cigar. Grab a cigar and a drink, have a seat, and find...

  
• 03.15.2018

  Sharing Our Pairings 140 - La Barba Purple with Tony Bellatto

  This week on Sharing Our Pairings, Denis and Tripp are joined by Tony Bellatto, Owner of La Barba Cigars to pair the La Barba Purple with wine. Tony is a BIT of a wine expert, and teaches the Wine Dummies...

  
• 03.15.2018

  Sharing Our Pairings 139 - La Flor Dominicana La Volcada

  La Volcada is the latest release from La Flor Dominicana, with a Mexican San Andres wrapper, Ecuadorian Corojo binder, and filler tobaccos from the LFD farm in the Dominican Republic. Find out what Tripp and Denis thought!

  
• 03.14.2018

  Sharing Our Pairings 139 - La Flor Dominicana La Volcada

  La Volcada is the latest release from La Flor Dominicana, with a Mexican San Andres wrapper, Ecuadorian Corojo binder, and filler tobaccos from the LFD farm in the Dominican Republic. Find out what Tripp and Denis thought!

  
• 03.14.2018

  Sharing Our Pairings 140 - La Barba Purple with Tony Bellatto

  This week on Sharing Our Pairings, Denis and Tripp are joined by Tony Bellatto, Owner of La Barba Cigars to pair the La Barba Purple with wine. Tony is a BIT of a wine expert, and teaches the Wine Dummies...

  
• 03.07.2018

  CigarChat - Tony Bellatto, Owner of La Barba Cigars

  This week, we talk to Tony Bellatto about what's going on over at La Barba Cigars.

  
• 03.06.2018

  CigarChat - Tony Bellatto, Owner of La Barba Cigars

  This week, we talk to Tony Bellatto about what's going on over at La Barba Cigars.

  
• 03.05.2018

  Sharing Our Pairings 138 - Debonaire Maduro and ProCigar Recap

  Fresh off their trip to the Debonaire House in Santiago, Dominican Republic, Tripp and Denis recap their experience at ProCigar while pairing the Debonaire Maduro with Debonaire Rum and a couple of beers. As promised during the episode, here are some...

  
• 02.19.2018

  CigarChat - Providencia Cigars

  Tripp and Jason are joined by Jim and Raymond to talk about the incredible story that brought Providencia Cigars into existence.  We're also giving away a couple of Providencia 3-packs, so listen to the podcast for instructions!

  
• 02.19.2018

  Sharing Our Pairings 137 - Crux Guild

  Tripp and Denis check out the Crux Guild!

  
• 02.14.2018

  Sharing Our Pairings 135 - La Aurora ADN Dominicano

  Denis and Tripp deal with technical difficulties, and smoke the La Aurora ADN Dominicano!

  
• 02.14.2018

  Sharing Our Pairings 136 - La Gloria Cubana Colección Reserva

  Join Tripp and Denis to smoke the Colección Reserva from La Gloria Cubana. Learn the story behind the cigar, and find out how it pairs!

  
• 02.02.2018

  CigarChat - David Blanco from Blanco Cigars

  David Blanco joins us to talk about the relatively short(For a cigar company) but storied history of Blanco cigars, and how they got to be where they are.

  
• 01.30.2018

  Sharing Our Pairings 134 - Espinosa Murciélago with Hector Alfonso and Cigar Surgeon

  The bat is back! Hector Alfonso from Espinosa Cigars, and John The "Cigar Surgeon" join us to pair the new Murciélago made by A.J. Fernandez for Espinosa Cigars with several beers, and shenanigans ensue!

  
• 01.30.2018

  CigarChat - Hector Alfonso from Espinosa Cigars

  This week, we're talking to Hector Alfonso, Master Blender for Espinosa Cigars and the La Zona factory.  We talk about the spectacular run that La Zona had at this year's "Award Season", and get a couple hints about what to...

  
• 01.29.2018

  CigarChat - Hector Alfonso from Espinosa Cigars

  This week, we're talking to Hector Alfonso, Master Blender for Espinosa Cigars and the La Zona factory.  We talk about the spectacular run that La Zona had at this year's "Award Season", and get a couple hints about what to...

  
• 01.18.2018

  Sharing Our Pairings 133 - My Father The Judge

  Tripp paired The Judge Toro Fino with:Nectar Creek - Waggle Wildflower Session MeadFeckin Irish Brewing Co - Feckin De Los MuertosHavana Club 7 Años Denis decided to pair The Judge Toro Fini with a beers from Carton Brewing in New Jersey.

  
• 01.18.2018

  Sharing Our Pairings 132 - Camacho Nicaraguan Barrel Aged

  Tripp and Denis find out how the latest cigar in the Camacho Barrel Aged series pairs with different beers, scotches, and rums.

  
• 01.10.2018

  Cigar Chat - Cigar Federation Top 25 of 2017

  We revealed our Top 25 a couple weeks ago, but wanted to give any podcast listeners who don't read CigarFederation.com a chance to find out what we thought.  In this episode, we go over our Top 25 cigars of 2017...

  
• 01.10.2018

  Sharing Our Pairings 130 - Foundation Coffee with Nick Melillo and Logan

  Tripp and Denis try to pair the Wiseman Maduro from Foundation with the Wiseman coffee from Layne Coffee(Logan's coffee company), while Logan teaches us about how to make our coffee better.Tripp forgot to hit the record button, but luckily, you...

  
• 01.10.2018

  Sharing Our Parings 131 - Tripp's Cigar Safari Blend

  Tripp and Denis smoke Tripp's Cigar Safari blend from the 2017 Cigar Federation Cigar Safari, to find out whether or not Tripp is a blending genius!

  
• 01.10.2018

  Cigar Chat - Terence Reilly from Casa Fernandez

  Terence joins us to talk about his new position at Casa Fernandez, and explains the relationship between Casa Fernandez and Aganorsa tobacco.

  
• 01.10.2018

  Sharing Our Parings 131 - Tripp’s Cigar Safari Blend

  Tripp and Denis smoke Tripp's Cigar Safari blend from the 2017 Cigar Federation Cigar Safari, to find out whether or not Tripp is a blending genius!

  
• 12.26.2017

  Sharing Our Pairings 129 - Southern Draw Jacob's Ladder with Robert Holt

  In this episode, Robert Holt from Southern Draw Cigars joins Tripp and Denis to pair his latest release, the Jacob's Ladder with some wintery beers.

  
• 12.26.2017

  Sharing Our Pairings 129 - Southern Draw Jacob’s Ladder with Robert Holt

  In this episode, Robert Holt from Southern Draw Cigars joins Tripp and Denis to pair his latest release, the Jacob's Ladder with some wintery beers.

  
• 12.22.2017

  Cigar Chat - Warfighter Tobacco Company

  Bonus Episodes!  Because of the technical issues that persisted for a couple of weeks, We're wishing all you FedHeads a Merry Christmas with FOUR episodes in one weekend to catch up!   In this episode, Tripp and Jason talk to Scott and...

  
• 12.22.2017

  Sharing Our Pairings 128 - Tatuaje Michael

  Hey FedHeads, sorry for the delay in getting the last few episodes up.  There was a bug in the latest version of our recording software that caused someproblems with the audio and video.  But now we're back!   This week, Denis and Tripp...

  
• 12.21.2017

  Cigar Chat - Warfighter Tobacco Company

  Bonus Episodes!  Because of the technical issues that persisted for a couple of weeks, We're wishing all you FedHeads a Merry Christmas with FOUR episodes in one weekend to catch up!   In this episode, Tripp and Jason talk to Scott and...

  
• 12.21.2017

  Sharing Our Pairings 128 - Tatuaje Michael

  Hey FedHeads, sorry for the delay in getting the last few episodes up.  There was a bug in the latest version of our recording software that caused someproblems with the audio and video.  But now we're back!   This week, Denis and Tripp...

  
• 11.18.2017

  Cigar Chat - Eddy Guerra from Gurkha Cigars

  Eddy joins us from Gurkha Cigars to talk about the new offerings from Gurkha this year, and suggests the best Gurkhas for every palate.

  
• 11.18.2017

  Sharing Our Pairings 127 - My Father Le BIjou and Stouts

  Tripp and Jason find out how a few different stouts pair with the My Father Le Bijou 1922.   Apologies for the disconnection that cut the show a little shorter than usual.

  
• 11.12.2017

  Cigar Chat - Nicholas Melillo from Foundation Cigar Company

  We talk to Nick Melillo about everything from his early days at Drew Estate to his latest release, the Highclere Castle.

  
• 11.12.2017

  Sharing Our Pairings 126 - RobbyRas from Mombacho

  RobbyRas joins us to find out what beers pair best with the Mombacho Tierra Volcan.

  
• 11.11.2017

  Sharing Our Pairings 126 - RobbyRas from Mombacho

  RobbyRas joins us to find out what beers pair best with the Mombacho Tierra Volcan.