Cigar Hacks

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

It’s a cast of old and new friends at the golf course on the 19th hole under the tent. The Hidden Herf receives mixed reviews.

Local Spotlight – Thompson Country Club; North Reading, MA

Controversy Corner – Ladies or Gentlemen

It’s another mid-week episode, this time we’re in the screen tent at the ranch. The panel is in rare form and it’s a bit of a surprise. The Hidden Herf stumps the panel and receives mixed reviews from both ends of the spectrum.

Local Spotlight – The Original Cigar & Bar; North Conway, NH

Controversy Corner – Dead Men Tell No Tales

Sometimes the stars align and you can pull together a “Bunch of Hacks” on short notice to do a mid-week episode. The Cigar Association of New Hampshire (CANH) Golf Tournament was this week, and we get all the details. The Hidden Herf is a vintage selection and receives decent marks.

Local Spotlight – Twins Smoke Shop; Londonderry, NH

Controversy Corner – Ricky’s Ringers