Cigar Federation

Rob and Logan talk with Veritas for the first time about their two newest blends, the 412 and Veritas.

Rob and Surgeon pair with some classic cocktails. A slightly earlier start so that Surgeon doesn't turn into a popsicle before the end of the show.Surgeon pairs a Warped Flor de Valle with an Old Fashioned, Mojito and a Caesar.Rob pairs a Crowned Heads Drumstick with an Old Fashioned, Manhatten, and a Mint Julep.

In "What Embargo?: Episode Diecisiete" Catfish is MIA in the bayou, so Tuna calls upon Cigar Coop to do a unique show. The two talk the term "Cubanesque." What does it mean to be Cubanesque? The two to over several brands in America and talk about what they believe to be close to the great Habano.

This is the fist time we talked with Santana from D'Crossier Cigars. We talk about his background and break down all of his cigars.

Surgeon sits down with guest co-host Aaron Loomis of Blind Man's Puff to pair a variety of hard apple ciders. Surgeon goes with the crowd sourced cigar of a Brick House Mighty Mighty Maduro and Aaron pairs a Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary Champagne.

Can you believe we have had 100 episodes? I am as shocked as you are. We had to go big for our 100th episode, so we had the one and only, Jonathan Drew. JD dropped knowledge on us the entire time.

On What Embargo? Episode Sixteen Catfish and Big Tuna conclude their conversations on the "cheapo Habanos" and discuss their winner. After smoking through many of them, and have discussions, they determined that Jose Piedra is the winner. Expect a show filled with intense conversations on Jose Piedra and a discussion of some other brands that are not main stream. Along with that, expect some classic ramblings from Big Tuna and Catfish.

One of the more entertaining shows we have had in a while. Red Ryan and Gweedo, owners of Dissident Cigars, break down all of their blends and how they entered the market. There is a lot of talk about movies and video games.

John pairs an Oliva Serie V Especial Maduro from 2011 along with a last minute Oliva Connecticut Nub with St-Ambroise pumpkin ale, Alley Kat Pumpkin Pie spiced ale, Howe Sound Pumpkineater and a Fernie Brewing Pumpkin Head.Rob pairs a Viaje Full Moon with a Shipyard Smashed Pumpkin Ale, Blue Moon Harvest Pumpkin Ale, Samuel Adams Harvest Pumpkin and a Hermitage Brewing Fruit Crate Pumpkin Ale.

We chat with Crux for the first time. We talk about their launch into the market this year and breakdown all of their current lines.