#ELOsoFumarTakes

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of the young and viable Director of Operations for Casa Cuevas Cigars - Mr. Alec Cuevas. In many circles, it may be inappropriate to discuss age. Old can mean tired and over-the-hill. Youth can mean inexperienced and lackluster. Well, this week's guest may be young, but he has the chops, knowledge and pedigree of an industry veteran. As a student of tobacco and an admirer of the traditions in this industry, Alec has launched his very first project - Sangre Nueva. We'll share this cigar, stories about travel, the future, and more. Enjoy!

For this occasion, Alec and I would like to spotlight:

Sebastian Strong Foundation

Please consider donating HERE

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/07/pca-2022-report-casa-cuevas-cigars.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/09/cigar-news-casa-cuevas-sangre-nueva-to-get-official-launch-in-miami.html

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes is proud to welcome Michael Cappellini, the U.S. Brand Ambassador for Toscano Cigars. Our #225thTake will be one to remember as dive deep into a 200-year history of cigar making. Along the way, Michael and I will talk about Italy, Pennsylvania, festivals, antipasto, and all things Toscano. Grab yourself a fire-cured delight and enjoy!

For this occasion, Michael and I would like to spotlight the Red Cross for their work around the world, but in particular to helping tour friends and families in Florida who fell victim to the atrocities of Hurricane Ian.

Please donate here: https://www.redcross.org/donate/hurricane-ian-donations.html/?cid=fy23hurian&med=cpc&source=google&scode=RSG00000E017&gclid=CjwKCAjw7eSZBhB8EiwA60kCW-QR_IXQtkUrlZtLLG9shVZP7sz5ao5P9gyy6hgs77pcmVM25fXnKxoCI5gQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

https://www.toscanocigars.com/

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes brings back an audience favorite for a throwback #Take224. Matt Booth returns for a Rapid Fire Take. The founder of Room101 Cigars has made some time for us and we're going 10000 miles per hour! You don't want to miss this as we talk acquisition, the future, and I'm sure at some point...microphones on one's groin. Enjoy!

For this occasion, Matt and I are spotlighting and asking for support toward Keep Memory Alive  you can learn more here.

United Cigar Presedential Trivia resource: https://historycollection.com/lbj-used-one-thing-control-others-around-became-known-johnson-treatment/2/

Room 101 Acquired: https://cigar-coop.com/2022/06/cigar-news-stg-acquires-room101-cigars-accessories-and-brings-matt-booth-on-as-creative-director.html

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of George Rico for our #223rdTake. The second-generation manufacturer had an amazing PCA trade show this year, with the announcement of two amazing releases. One,of which, commemorates 20 years of excellence n this awesome industry. But, we also take a moment to Remember those fall today 21 years ago on  September 11, 2001.  We review Gran Habano's year and take a peak into the future as well.  Enjoy!

For this occasion, we'd like to raise awareness and sportlight Invisible Children

Gran Habano's 2022 PCA: https://cigar-coop.com/2022/07/pca-2022-report-gran-habano-cigars.html

20th Anniversary - https://cigar-coop.com/2022/06/cigar-news-gran-habano-xx-aniversario-to-launch-at-2022-pca-trade-show.html

Latest Persian King: https://cigar-coop.com/2022/04/cigar-news-gran-habano-announces-persian-king-type-mod-60.html

#ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of two esteemed gentlemen for a very special #222ndTake. Pete Johnson and Ben Lee sit down for a special evening as we discuss the banner year for Tatuaje Cigars and all things Havana Cellars. Enjoy!

For this occasion, we continue to raise awareness and spotlight Gulfstream Guardian Angels Rottweiler Rescue

United Presidential Trvia resources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_pets

https://www.pointvicentevet.com/services/dogs/blog/presidential-pets-through-years-and-some-are-shockingly-strange#:~:text=President%20Theodore%20Roosevelt%20had%20the,even%20a%20three-legged%20rooster.

https://www.whitehousehistory.org/white-house-pets/top-dogs-at-the-white-house

Tatuaje Archives on Cigar Coop:

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/08/pca-2022-report-tatuaje-cigars-28-minutes-with-pete-johnson.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/08/cigar-news-tatuaje-showcases-surrogates-big-ten-at-2022-pca-trade-show.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/08/cigar-news-tatuaje-cojonu-2015-showcased-at-2022-pca-trade-show.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/07/cigar-news-tatuaje-introduces-two-line-extensions-to-cabaiguan.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/07/cigar-news-tatuaje-tuxtla-lomo-de-cerdo-pork-tenderloin-announced.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/07/cigar-news-tatuaje-havana-vi-verocu-blue-launching-at-pca-2022.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/03/cigar-news-tatuaje-tuxtla-line-coming-this-spring.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/03/cigar-news-tatuaje-announces-2022-taa-exclusive-and-pca-exclusive-cigars.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/03/cigar-news-tatuaje-la-riqueza-se-2022-heads-to-retailers.html

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the long-anticipated return of Enrique Seijas of Matilde Cigars! It's been 157 #Takes since we had Enrique swing by. So much has changed, he had a kid, then I had a kid and I guess we'll leave some more family stuff to Sunday. But, in the time we've seen Enrique the landscape of the industry has changed and with it, Matilde Cigars changed as well. We'll get Enrique's #Take on what his vision for success will be in the coming years. Sit down for our #221stTake and Enjoy!

For this occasion, in honor of Enrique's father, the cigar industry icon, Jose Seijas - we are raising awareness for and spotlighting the Michael J. Fox Foundation. 

Learn more here: https://www.michaeljfox.org/

Please consider donating here: https://www.michaeljfox.org/donate?smcid=ap-a1b1R00000AEW6N&smcid=ap-a1b1R0000086fJp&gclsrc=aw.ds&gclid=Cj0KCQjwr4eYBhDrARIsANPywCiSonv2z-fNliIvXCpQprG3KQww2G5q86UQ1ngHqIsykBHzoi1SobgaAim4EALw_wcB

Cigar Coop Matilde Archives:

https://cigar-coop.com/2013/11/news-jose-seijas-launches-matilde.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2014/02/cigar-news-jose-seijas-matilde-renacer.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2015/03/cigar-review-matilde-renacer-robusto.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2016/11/cigar-review-matilde-quadrata-toro-bravo.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2016/08/cigar-news-matilde-serena-introduced-post-ipcpr-2016.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2016/05/cigar-news-matilde-quadrata-to-debut-at-2016-ipcpr.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2015/10/cigar-review-matilde-oscura-toro-bravo.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2015/07/cigar-news-matilde-oscura-debuts-at-2015-ipcpr.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2015/05/cigar-news-quesada-cigars-to-distribute.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2021/08/pca-2021-report-matilde-cigars.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2021/06/cigar-news-matilde-cigars-to-introduce-limited-exposure-no-1-at-2021-pca-trade-show.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2018/08/feature-story-spotlight-on-seibel-distribution-mlb-cigar-ventures-and-matilde-cigars.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2018/04/cigar-news-mlb-cigar-ventures-and-matilde-cigars-for-seibel-distribution.html

Recent 2022 News:

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/08/pca-2022-report-matilde-cigars.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/08/cigar-news-matilde-limited-expsosure-no-2-released.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/01/cigar-news-matilde-limited-exposure-no-2-makes-debut-at-tpe-22.html

This week, on #ELOsoFumarTakes brings back a blast from our past! Our guest of honor on #Take220 is Eric Guttormson of Cigar Dojo. It wasn't big enough for Eric to build the cigar world's most popular app, he had to create a Universe. TEN YEARS and counting! We'll see what Eric's thoughts are on last month's PCA Trade Show, the direction of the industry, going to the bathroom with Michael Herklots, and dancing with snakes?!?!?! Enjoy!

For this occasion, Eric and I would like to spotlight Cigars for Warriors.  This is the fourth time, we've featured the incredible charity on this show! Learn more HERE.

Cigar Dojo will be doing a month-long celebration in honor of Veterans Day this November for Cigars for Warriors.

https://dojoverse.com/

https://cigarwars.net/

Presidents and their Whiskeys: https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2012/11/sb-picks-us-presidents-and-their-whiskey/

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes, for the first time, the President of the Premium Cigar Association Board of Directors- Mr. Greg Zimmerman. Our #219thTake promises to be one to remember. We learn about Greg's journey and discuss this year's trade show. Enjoy!

For this occasion, Greg and I would like to spotlight Habitat for Humanity.  Learn more here.

Please consider donating HERE.

https://premiumcigars.org/

https://premiumcigars.org/news/pca-files-comments-opposing-fda-flavored-cigar-proposed-rule/

https://premiumcigars.org/news/deeming-rule-found-arbitray-and-capricious/

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/07/cigar-news-court-rules-fdas-final-deeming-rule-not-to-exempt-premium-cigars-was-arbitrary-and-capricious.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/07/cigar-news-pca-rounds-out-board-of-directors.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/06/cigar-news-pca-unveils-portal-against-flavored-tobacco-ban.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/04/cigar-news-premium-cigar-association-pca-responds-to-fda-proposed-rules-on-flavored-cigars.html

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes back the Crowned Prince of the Cigar Industry - Michael Herklots of Ferio Tego for our #218thTake. PCA closed less than two weeks ago and while some already have their eyes on next year, we take a look at the here and the now. Is Ferio Tego what Herklots envisioned? My wager is no. But, don't my word for it. Let's peer into the periscope together. Enjoy!

Ferio Tego returns for 2022: https://cigar-coop.com/2022/06/cigar-news-ferio-tego-eleganccia-and-generoso-return-for-2022.html

Ferio Tego celebrates 10 years of Timeless: https://cigar-coop.com/2022/07/cigar-news-ferio-tego-to-showcase-timeless-ten-years-at-2022-pca-trade-show.html

United Presidential Trivia

Most Fashion Forward President: https://www.closetfactory.com/blog/top-10-fashionable-presidents-u-s-history/

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of the industry's number #1 Cyber Security Specialist - Mr. Kevin Keithan of Protocol Cigars! For our #217thTake, we look back at Protocol's last year, where talk pool parties and fun times. Well, some of that too, but it's time to get serious with Kevin and see what the #PoweroftheP clan has in store for the rest of 2022 and beyond. Enjoy!

For this occasion, Kevin and I would like to spotlight Tunnel to Towers Foundation.  Learn more here: https://t2t.org/

United Cigars Presidential Trivia segment reference: https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Check-out-the-first-computer-in-the-White-House-8361290.php

F-Train: https://cigar-coop.com/2022/05/cigar-news-protocol-f-train-announced.html

Keep an eye on CIGAR COOP for all your PCA 2022 coverage!