The Cigar of the Week is the Ambos Mundos No.1 Robusto. The newest cigar line from Pete Johnson/Tatuaje is positioned to fit in the value end of the cigar spectrum. The line consists of 2 versions, each with a distinctly different wrapper. The No. 1 uses a Nicaraguan Habano wrapper, the No. 2 uses a Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. They both use Nicaragua long filler & binder. Currently each is available in a Robusto and a Toro size. The translation of Ambos Mundos is “both worlds”. The phrase is probably most famous for the hotel of the same name in Cuba where Ernest Hemingway did some writing. The tobaccos selected for this blend are the same as in the other Tatuaje lines, however they are not the Grade A tobaccos. These tobaccos would be graded B or perhaps C due to coloration, texture or similar reasons, yet they will deliver similar taste and performance to the grade A selections. The advantage to the smoker is lower price in a long filler cigar. Perdomo is joining the ranks of cigar makers who are absorbing the SCHIP tax. Remember these folks when you go to spend your money on cigars! What's my Band? Bob smokes a Viaje Oro Fuerza, Dale attempts a Savinelli Nicaragua Reserve. On the Dark Side - Marca - Juan Lopez, Frontmark - Seleccion No. 2, Vitola - Robusto, Box code SMG ABR 08, 124 mm (4.8") x 50 ring gauge - The Juan Lopez line was founded in 1876 by Juan Lopez Diaz. It's one of the minor brands, but with all handmade vitolas exhibiting excellent workmanship. As a line, Juan Lopez is thought of as med-full flavored with a characteristic aroma all it's own. Heather Haddad joins us for the What Else segment! The guys & Heather review Avalon Juke Ebony Figurado & Avalon Hellbound Mojo. Also, Adrian Spicy Sumatra and Esteban Carreras 10 Anos. A herfline submission from Cody on the Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic. The winner of the European Cigar Cult Journal one year subscription is Steven Boyd. Opening theme music provided by 25 Smokin' Figurados from their album Divine Spirits, Holy Smoke. Closing theme Longboard Cowboy provided by The Surfonics.

The Cigar of the Week is Redemption Coronita by El Titan de Bronze.

We catch up with Abe Flores (Pinar Del Rio cigars) and chat about the biz!

Listener emails and herfline submissions cover topics from the CRA, Australian BBQ bans, smokers health care costs and cigar reviews.

On the Dark Side - Vegas Robaina Famosos LPM June '07.

What's my Band? Dale smokes a Topper Old Fashioned Perfecto, Bob smokes a Casa Torano Maduro.

We play a portion of an interview with Joe Fuller, pick up the full length version on iTunes!

Opening theme music provided by 25 Smokin' Figurados from their album Divine Spirits, Holy Smoke.

Closing theme Longboard Cowboy provided by The Surfonics.

The Cigar of the Week is the Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro Torpedo. DWCR reviewed the Lot 23 cigar over three years ago and thought it was time for another look.

Happy Birthday to Alejandro Robaina - 90 years old!

Craig Cunningham, owner of Esteban Carreras Cigars joins us for a interesting conversation about his cigars and the cigar business.

A Herfline submission from Angry Bill on the Ambos Mundos.

Avo is releasing it's 9th Limited Edition - the Campanero.

What's my Band? Bob smokes a Rocky Patel Winter 2009 from the Seasonal Collecton. Dale smokes a mystery cigar?!?!?

On the Dark Side - Marca - Bolivar, Frontmark - Belicosos Finos, Vitola - Campana 140 mm (5.5") x 52 ring gauge. Box Code TEB JUL 07

Bob has tips for keeping your lighter in tip top shape! What else have the DWCR guys been smokin'? Padilla 68, Illusione ECCJ, Cubao #4, 5 Vegas, Vengeance Ligero Maduro, Kristoff Ligero Maduro.

This week's winner of the one year European Cigar Cult Journal subscription is Steve Waibel!

Opening theme music provided by : 25 Smokin' Figurados from their album Divine Spirits, Holy Smoke

The Cigar of the Week is the Tatuaje Havana VI Artistas

Colin Ganley joins us before his adventure to the Festeval de los Habanos, and smokes the Cohiba V.

Angry Bill delivers a Dark Side Review, Jerry Cruz deliberates the Triunfadore, Ron Fedel rants on junk science and Adam Haught reviews the Outlaw Calendar Girl.

Bob, Dale and Colin provide their unique perspective on cigar bar exemptions, blunt wrap makers fighting back and Gurkha's new "smokesperson".

Congratulations to Sean Miller, this weeks winner of a year's subscription to European Cigar cult Journal!

On the Dark Side - Dale reviews the Cohiba Robusto and the crew discuss the famous tobacco growing region of Pinar del Rio.

What else have the DWCR guys been smoking? Camacho Corojo 11/18, Oliva Serie V Lancero, Tatuaje Havana VI Almirante, Famous Nicaraguan 3000, RyJ Churchill, Ashton ESG, San Cristobal, Esencia Corona Gorda, Jameson Black, Monte Cristo #2.

What's my Band? Dale smokes a Fuente Curlyhead, Bob smokes a CAO Brazilia Amazon.

Opening theme music provided by : 25 Smokin' Figurados from their album Divine Spirits, Holy Smoke

Closing theme All or Nothing provided by Immortal Alice

The Cigar of the Week is the La Gloria Cubana Reserva Figurados Flechas Especiale

For our brothers of the briar, it is International Pipe Smoking Day!

What's my Band? Bob smokes a JFR, Dale smokes a Don Thomas Classico

Congratulations to Jeff Bower for winning this week's yearly subscription to European Cigar Cult Journal Magazine!

On the Dark Side - Por Larranaga Belicosos Extra Regional Release, Asia Pacific

What else have the DWSC guys been smokin'? Don Pepin Cuban Classic 1970, Dona Flor, La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chisel, Devil's Weed Nicot, Padilla Miami.

In the DWCR News - China's enhanced snow closes highways. Some Canadian tobacco signage laws conflict with historic preservation laws. Another conflicting situation, Canadian bar must serve a pot smoker or be fined, but if he does, he loses his liquor license.

Opening theme music provided by : 25 Smokin' Figurados from their album Divine Spirits, Holy Smoke

Closing theme Longboard Cowboy by The Surfonics

The Cigar of the Week is the A. Fuente Hemingway Short Story.

Joining us tonight is Mark Neff, owner of Cigarmony.com and one heck of a cigar aficionado!

Some email from Brian leads us to discuss what to look for in a desktop humidor.

In preparation for the SCHIP taxes on April 1st, we recommend cigars to stock up on, particularly cigars that will be affected most.

On the Dark Side - From the 11th Festival de los Habanos comes a new release, Montecristo Open. Mark leads us through a review of Cohiba Esplendido

What else have the DWCR guys been smokin'? Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic 1973, Padilla Series 68 Corojo Toro, Oliva Master Blends 3 Robusto, Tatuaje Ambros Mundo Habanos Robusto, American Stogies Corona, Tessa Factory Direct, Occidental Reserve.

We spend some time talking about which cigars smokers might want to stock up on in advance of the SCHIP taxes hitting on April 1st.

Congratulations to Hartford Hight, our European Cigar Cult Journal subscription winner this week, and to Robert Gianelli for winning the Palio Cutter for February!

Opening theme music provided by : 25 Smokin' Figurados from their album Divine Spirits, Holy Smoke

Closing theme All or Nothing provided by Immortal Alice

The Cigar of the Week is the Oliva Serie G Double Robusto.

We also smoke this month's Bonus cigar, the Esteban Carreras Dias Anos,

Congratulations to Chris Cambell - he came up with the longest cigar name and wins a sampler pack from DWCR!

We listen to a Herfline review from Angry Bill on the Pinar Del Rio.

What's my Band? Bob smokes a Felipe Gregorio Dominicana Boa, Dale smokes a Topper Cosmo Perfecto.

Doctor Terry Simpson joins us to talk cigars, junk science and economics!

On the Dark Side - a brief review of the cigar industry in Cuba since the revolution. We also preview the new cigar releases from Habanos S.A. from the 11th Festival de los Habanos.

What else have the DWCR guys been smokin'? Casa Magna, Cruzado, Padilla Series 68, Montesino, The Brick, Jameson Red.

This week's winner of the year long subscription to European Cigar Cult Journal is Jay LeDao!

Opening theme music provided by : 25 Smokin' Figurados from their album Divine Spirits, Holy Smoke

Closing theme All or Nothing provided by Immortal Alice

The Cigar of the Week was the San Cristobal Guajiro.

Colin Ganley co-hosts the show while Bob is on vacation, and he smokes the San Cristobal Monumento.

We dive deep into a discussion about Colin's experience at the 11th Festival de los Habanos in Havana.

A short review of the new cigar releases - Montecristo Open, Trinada Robusto T and the Cohiba Siglo VI Gran Reserva!

Colin describes what it's like to attend the Festival.

We discuss vitolas that are being discontinued and speculate on the direction of Habanos S.A.

A U.S. House Committee has passed their first version of the Family Smoking Revention and Tobacco Control Act, preparing to give the FDA control over the tobacco industry.

Colin gives us a preview of the cigar reviews, interview with Padron and collecting cigar accessories articles in the latest ECCJ.

Jeffery Busse wins this week's yearly subscription to the European Cigar Cult Journal!

Opening theme music provided by : 25 Smokin' Figurados from their album Divine Spirits, Holy Smoke

Closing theme All or Nothing provided by Immortal Alice

The Cigar of the Week is the Jameson Black Label Robusto.

Bob interviews Brad Mayo, owner of Jameson Cigars for a separately published feature, and shares some snippets.

Rob Ayala from Friends of Habanos joins us to talk cigars!

Listener Email - Bob is corrected on his view of the worldwide adoption of the Metric System, and we hear of some real life effects of the SCHIP tax.

What's my Band? Bob smokes a Onyx Reserve Belicoso and Dale smokes a Topper Old Fashioned.

We have a Herfline review of the Kristoff Ligero Maduro, and another of the Don Pepin Blue label Firecracker.

On the Dark Side - Diplomaticos No. 2 OEB Feb 07

What Else have the DWCR guys been smokin'? Jameson Red Label, Cabaiguan Guapos Junior, The Brick, E. Zarzuela, Pinar Del Rio Sungrown, Illusione ECCJ, Esencia Petite Corona.

Congratulations to Roger Berg for winning this week's yearly Subscription to European Cigar Cult Journal!

Opening theme music provided by 25 Smoking Figurados from their album Divine Spirits, Holy Smoke.

Closing theme music is Longboard Cowboy provided by The Surfonics.

Conversation with Brad Mayo, Jameson Cigars