Cigar Hacks

Castro’s Nashua celebrates 30 years in the cigar business and we are there to record an episode. Five of the eight Hacks on the episode are first-timers at the Nashua location. Eric pulls out a killer box of cigars from the vault for the Hidden Herf, it’s over 15 years old and does not disapoint.

Local Spotlight – Castro’s Backroom; Nashua, NH

Controversy Corner – Out of Time.

This week’s Hidden Herf is a selection that had been put away for just ove a year. We compare it to how we remember it when it was freshly released and to a recent try at a lounge.

Local Spotlight – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA

Controversy Corner – The Knights are Back.

Sitting around the fire pit with an assortment of spirits, from Zacapa to the Red Pecker, we have a blast with this week’s crew. The twins are initiated and get new Hack-names. The Hidden Herf is the star of the show with its unusual characteristics and misleading clues. We all have smoked this one before but somehow this example was not the same.

Local Spotlight – Cigar & Lounge; Watertown, MA

Controversy Corner – No Questions, Pleas

Our special guests are a set of twins we met duting the NE Cigar Expo weekend. Oddly enough thay are Grumpy’s regulars. We reap the Expo and other Hack happenings from last weekend. The Hidden Herf stumps the panel and receives good marks.

Local Spotlight – Grumpy’s Cigar & Lounge; Hudson, NH

Controversy Corner – Expo Conspiracy

‘Twas the night before the Expo where we meet up with a group of out of state Hacks, brand owners, and reps. Nimish Desai and the crew from Rocky Patel, Terence Reilly with Aganorsa Leaf, JJ Eiroa from CLE, and Jon Carney of Bently join us for a portion of the episode. It feels like a cast of dozens and people are popping in an out. The Hidden Herf is a special selection from Jay the Lawyer’s collection.

Local Spotlight – Twins Smoke Shop; Londonderry, NH

Controversy Corner – The Silver Lining

Not exactly “on” a boat, but right next to it. We record at the marina on Lake Winnipesaukee before the boats al come out for the season. The Hidden Herf is something unusual and, of course, stumps the panel.

Local Spotlight – Plaistow Cigar Company; Plaistow, NH

Controversy Corner – Aviation Mishaps

Sitting around the firepit we take a call from Fabian for the Florida weather report. The Hidden Herf stumps the panel.

Local Spotlight – The Boat and Firepit

Controversy Corner – Promises, Promises

Signals get crossed and we have a situation where we are at two locations. The Hidden Herf is a pre-release that turns out to be released so it stumps the panel.

Local Spotlight – Federal Cigar; Dover, NH

Controversy Corner – Surveillance Weather

Killer joins the panel as we celebrate a Hack birthday and get a Hack name change. The Hidden Herf is a tough one to figure out but it’s a real contender for top rating.

Local Spotlight – Castro’s Backroom; Manchester, NH

Controversy Corner – The Mentalist Tells Most

We are joined by Mama McGroin for some laughs and story telling. The Hidden Herf stumps the panel and makes the list.

Local Spotlight – Rhino’s Cigar Lounge by Owl Shop Tobacconists

Controversy Corner – Wildfires and Weather