Cigars Daily

In the cigar world, Corojo leaf is used by cigar makers to craft some of the most beloved blends we have today.

During this episode, we’ll discuss what makes Corojo such a valuable part of the blending process for so many cigar makers. We’ll look at where the Corojo seed was born, and how it has transformed over the years of moving around Latin America. Plus, we’ll answer your comments and questions

We’re living in a new era for the cigar aficionado. The cigar world used to be… well, a sausage fest. But these days, you’ll see more and more ladies in the local lounge than ever before. Today there are more ladies and couples in the world of cigars than there have ever been before. If makes my day when I see couples posting pics of their date night at a lounge or back porch with some inspiring blends.

At the same time, there’s still a massive group of guys who want to know how to introduce their romantic partners to the hobby. So for this episode, we’re joined by my wife, Allison The Wrench, and Billy’s wife, Michelle (who will likely have a nickname before the episode is over). They will be on the show to help discuss the ins and outs (no pun intended) of wooing the ladies with the potent perfume of cigars.

Who really is the king of the cigar making world? There are lots of contenders for this title. Hell, there's even a Master Blender Hall-of-Fame. If you ask 100 aficionados who is the best of them all, you're likely to get a lot of different responses. Some will favor newer boutique brands while others will swear by time tested names. During this episode, we'll be discussing some of the world's most premiere cigar makers and what sets them apart form everyone else.

The art of crafting cigars is timeless and traditional. It's not often that new methods pop up… and when they do, they're frequently novelties. During my 10 years in the cigar world, I have seen A LOT of 'new' ideas. And for the most part they are just ways to try and grab attention. But true innovation only happens in cigars then cigar makers redefine their creative process to bring a unique experience to aficionados. This week we will be diving into the immense effort that the Plasencia Family put into the Plasencia Alma Del Cielo (Soul of the Sky). This is the world's first high altitude cigar, and comes with a unique experience all it's very own.

In the fast evolving world of Limited Edition cigars, there's a race. It's a race to create the king of ALL LE blends on the market! Each cigar maker is hard at work to craft elite premium flavor that leaves the aficionado desperate for more. Some projects come out as one time, here today gone tomorrow, single releases. Others are made to be annual returns that bring cigar lovers back year after year. This year, Justin Andrews and AJ Fernandez are continuing their Whiskey Row Founders Collection project with Rabbit Hole Distillery. This year's release, the Raceking, is set to try to take the crown for Limited Edition luxuries. Tonight we'll look at the project, what went into creating it, and were it stacks up against the rest of the world of LE blends!

Today is truly a momentous day in the cigar world. We are just a week after the PCA trade show, where cigar makers have shown off their best and brightest new projects for 2025. I gotta tell you, there are some profoundly artistic new cigar in production right now! On this episode, we’ll discuss some of the best ones coming down the pipes to see what true aficionados are all excited about.

Jeremy Siers is known as a man who’s all about man things. But today, Jeremy has made his way into the ever-growing and ever-challenging world of cigar making. His new line of Hold Fast cigars continues to grow as the Hold Fast Maduro has officially reached the cigar loving wilderness. Tonight, Jeremy will join us to chat about his new projects. Ask your questions directly to Jeremy and see what is behind his new vision and the projects he’s creating.

The world of hand-made cigars is not new. It's a 600 year old practice that is often pursued by multi-generational cigar families.

In this episode, we're taking a close look at how legacy is evolving he cigar making world today. The truth is, a new generation of cigar makers is coming up, and we get to experience the craft of a whole new set of familiar names with new faces. One such cigar name that's moving toward a new face is Perdomo. This week, we have special guest Nicholas Perdomo joining the show to chat about a project he is working on to honor his own Dad, Nick Perdomo.

On this special edition of Cigars Daily LIVE, we’re joined by in-studio guest Jonas Santana! He is the mastermind behind one of the most followed up and coming cigar brands the world has today – Blackbird. Today, he will be joining us to chat about a Daily Edition project that we have been working on together – The Cactus Wren Box Pressed Daily Edition. Jonas is here to tell us about the process of creating a double fermented version of the Cactus Wren.

For cigar makers, new projects can take a VERY long time to bring to life. After dreaming up a blend or brand idea, it can take months or even years to land a new project in the wild among cigar loving folk. Right now, I’m just getting my hands on the very first of the Espinosa Muercielago Echo-Hale Daily Edition. This is a project I worked on with Eric Espinosa. The vision was to craft a new version of his powerfully bold Murcielago blend… but what I got in the end was A LOT more than I bargained for. Join the Cigars Daily Crew and me as we explore the new project fresh after it has landed.