#ELOsoFumarTakes

This week on #ELOsoFumarTakes we welcome Dean Parsons of Epic Cigars to sit down for #Take156. We're going "on-the-nose" for this #Take, because it's going to be EPIC! From the name to his life to his cigars, Dean brings one amazing story, which should only equal one incredible #Take. Enjoy!

For this occasion, Dean and I will be raising awareness for Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation. Consider contributing here:https://www.ripkenfoundation.org/donate 

 

http://www.epiccigars.com/home.html

 

Epic Cigars partners with Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation

https://cigar-coop.com/2020/11/cigar-news-epic-cigars-and-nat-cicco-cigars-partner-with-the-cal-ripken-sr-foundation.html

 

Epic Ten: https://cigar-coop.com/2020/11/cigar-news-epic-ten-heads-to-retailers.html

 

Summer Spotlight Nat Cicco/Epic Cigars: https://cigar-coop.com/2020/08/summer-of-20-spotlight-epic-cigars-nat-cicco.ht

 

 

http://natcicco.com/

 

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This week on #ELOsoFumarTakes we welcome the return of William Cooper of Cigar Coop to sit down for #Take155. The year 2020 was a bust for many. How did the cigar industry hold up? We ask Coop to breakdown to illustrate the pulse he has on the industry. Enjoy!

 

For this occasion, Coop and I will be raising awareness for

Sepsis Alliance.

 

Consider contributing here:

https://donate.sepsis.org/give/31711/#!/donation/checkout

 

https://cigar-coop.com/

2020 #1 Cigar of the Year: https://cigar-coop.com/2021/01/2020-cigar-of-the-year-countdown-1-the-american-toro-by-j-c-newman-cigar-company.html

 

https://www.sepsis.org/about/our-mission/#

 

https://ministryofcigars.com/making-cigars-climate-neutral/

Alex Smith's story: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29112995/alex-smith-comeback-fight-save-qb-leg-life

 

 

 

 

To the #ELOsoFumarTakes community, I have decided to take part in a survey that is aimed at capturing the influence of our podcast, in addition to other Cigar Industry media. I ask you, humbly, to take a few minutes and take part in this survey. Two major points:

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This week on #ELOsoFumarTakes we welcome Premium Cigar Association's own Joshua Habursky to sit down for #Take154. From one hat guy to another, this take should be fashionable as it is serious. We'll learn about Joshua's journey and dive into the important details of recent developments in the fight against the FDA.  We'll look at recent historic victories and cope with defeats as well.  Joshua takes it all in stride and looks at the "opportunities" each challenge presents.  It's no wonder The Hill has named him as one of the nation's top lobbyists.  All that and more, enjoy!

 

For this occasion, Joshua and I will be raising awareness for Barstool Shttps://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/top-lobbyists/529550-the-hills-top-lobbyists-2020mall Business Fund. Consider contributing here: https://www.barstoolsports.com/the-barstool-fund

 

The Hill's Top Lobbyists of 2020: https://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/top-lobbyists/529550-the-hills-top-lobbyists-2020 

 

Back to the beginning: https://tobaccobusiness.com/joshua-habursky-joins-ipcpr-lobbying-team/

 

https://cigaraction.org/

 

Portnoy raises $20 Million: https://www.foxnews.com/media/dave-portnoy-barstool-fund-20-million

 

Portnoy raises $30 Million for Small Businesses: https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/barstools-dave-portnoy-millions-small-business-fund

 

Goorin Bros: https://www.goorin.com/collections/animal-farm-hats?gclid=CjwKCAiA9bmABhBbEiwASb35VyRUNqjCtYSIUT9wKSO39evwnhrWvFmjjAHpH1_-NRnS5qCmwR6QLBoCqssQAvD_BwE

 

FDA releases final ruling of SE and PMTA: https://cigar-coop.com/2021/01/cigar-news-fda-releases-final-rules-around-se-and-pmta.html

 

To the #ELOsoFumarTakes community, I have decided to take part in a survey that is aimed at capturing the influence of our podcast, in addition to other Cigar Industry media. I ask you, humbly, to take a few minutes and take part in this survey. Two major points:

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This is going to be one awesome #Take! Enjoy!

 

Check us out! And Be sure to subscribe, download & review.

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This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes Rafael Nodal of Boutique Blends and Tabacalera USA, to sit down for our #153rdTake. With Cigar Aficionado picking their 2020 Number 1 Cigar of the Year this week, the torch will officially pass from Rafael Nodal back to a previous winner Ernesto Perez-Carrillo. We explore Rafael's work with the most iconic names in the industry.  Yes, we're talking brands like Montecristo and Romeo y Julieta, but also cigar makers as well.  Jochi Blanco, Nick Perdomo and AJ Fernandez.  We tackle this and more!

 

 

And for this occasion Rafael and I are raising money and awareness for Mental Health Foundation.

 

Please consider donating here: https://mentalhealthfoundation.org/donate/

 

Cigar Aficionado 2019 #1 Cigar of the Year: https://www.cigaraficionado.com/top25cigar/aging-room-quattro-nicaragua-maestro-2019

 

Cigar Aficionado 2013 #2 Cigar of the Year: https://www.cigaraficionado.com/top25cigar/aging-room-quattro-f55-concerto-2013

 

Launch of Montecristo Nicaragua 1935 Anniversary: https://cigar-coop.com/2020/12/prime-time-special-edition-89-montecristo-1935-anniversary-nicaragua-launch-and-davidoff-mt-rushmore.html

 

Trinidad Espiritu Toro takes #3 COY for #ELOsoFumarTakes : https://elosofumar.podbean.com/e/elosofumartakes-151st-take-2020-top-10-cigars-of-the-year/

 

Trinidad Espiritu Launched at 2019 Trade Show: https://cigar-coop.com/2019/08/ipcpr-2019-spotlight-altadis-u-s-a.html

 

 

 

To the #ELOsoFumarTakes community, I have decided to take part in a survey that is aimed at capturing the influence of our podcast, in addition to other Cigar Industry media. I ask you, humbly, to take a few minutes and take part in this survey. Two major points:

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#WhatsYourTake

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes Sean Williams, Blender and National Brand Ambassador for Cohiba to sit down for our #152ndTake. The New Year gets kicked off with the "Coolest Man in the Industry".  Williams' story starts in New Orleans as a child wanting to be an architect.  Well, he may not be building structures, but he is building on a legacy's foundation at Cohiba.  We reflect on the road that got him here in the first place and where it looks to be going.  Enjoy!

 

And for the occasion, Sean and I will be raising money for

 

7 Bridges to Recovery

Donate Now! https://7bridgestorecovery.org/donate/

 

Cohiba Spectre Launches in 2018: https://cigar-coop.com/2018/07/cigar-news-cohiba-spectre-launches-at-2018-ipcpr.html

 

Cohiba CS 2019: https://cigar-coop.com/2019/07/cigar-news-cohiba-spectre-2019-launched-at-2019-ipcpr.html

 

Cohiba Spectre CS19 lands on Coop's Top 30 List: https://cigar-coop.com/2020/12/2020-cigar-of-the-year-countdown-14-cohiba-spectre-cs19.html

 

Antoine Reid sits down with Sean Williams: https://tobaccobusiness.com/when-opportunity-knocks-cohiba-cigars-sean-williams-part-1/

 

To the #ELOsoFumarTakes community, I have decided to take part in a survey that is aimed at capturing the influence of our podcast, in addition to other Cigar Industry media. I ask you, humbly, to take a few minutes and take part in this survey. Two major points:

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This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes #Take151 is one of the most anticipated #Takes of the year. It's that time again...our Top 10 Cigars of 2020. Who will take the crown? Will Kristoff Cigars defend their title? You'll have to tune in to find out. And for this occasion, I'll be raising money for K9s For Warriors, a worthy cause for worthy men and women and man's best friends.Please Consider Donating: https://www.k9sforwarriors.org/

 

The updated criteria is below:

1) It's vitola based.

2) I had to have smoked the cigar for the first time in the last year and a half.*

3) It must not suck.

4)No limited edition cigars (i.e. TAA, shop exclusive) are eligible.

5) A previous number 1 cigar winner (blend-specific, i.e. 2017 Winner Espinosa Habano) cannot be on this year's Top 10 or repeat as winner.*

6) A company cannot have more than 1 cigar on the Top 10, however, may be considered for honorable mention.*

7)THE BIG ONE: frequency of smoke. Basically, I had to have the means AND opportunity AND did, in fact, smoke the cigar frequently.

 

#ELOsoFumarTakes 2019 Top Ten List (Last Year):

1) KRISTOFF VENGEANCE PERFECTO2) ROMA CRAFT INTEMPERANCE WHISKEY REBELLION 1794 HAMILTON3) HVC First Selection Broadleaf Toro4) AVO DOMAINE 505) GRAN HABANO BLUE IN GREEN TORO6)  H. UPMANN NICARAGUA BY AJ FERNANDEZ CHURCHILL 7) VENTURA ARCHETYPE STRANGE PASSAGE ROBUSTO8) PIER 28 OSCURO ROBUSTO9) CASA CUEVAS HABANO CLÁSICO PRENSADO10) CRUX GUILD SHORT SOLOMONYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVzGpes143J2yslmEQd4pEw/On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elosofumartakes/id1448716988?fbclid=IwAR1coVZOFnpmcBDwAK9ZtF1wJnh9SbevD-7FvrsAMDJVgVaNpLnFwj_BFaUWe're also available wherever you listen to podcasts including GooglePlay, IHeart Radio, Spotify, Podbean, TuneIN, Spreaker, & more.

#WhatsYourTake

 

 

 

To the #ELOsoFumarTakes community, I have decided to take part in a survey that is aimed at capturing the influence of our podcast, in addition to other Cigar Industry media. I ask you, humbly, to take a few minutes and take part in this survey. Two major points:

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This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes celebrates a milestone! ONE HUNDRED FIFTY TAKES! We are honored to welcome an industry icon - Nick Perdomo of Perdomo Cigars. #Take150 will be one to remember as we get a history lesson in the last 25 years of premium cigar manufacturing. Do you remember when Nicaragua was barely a blip on the cigar market? No? Well, our guest does. In fact, our guest predicted the Nicaraguan boom in the industry. Our guest also helped many cigar manufacturers become what they are today. Our #150thTake welcomes the Perdomo Army for one incredible #Take. Enjoy!

 

And for the occasion, Nick and I will be raising money for

Diabetes Research Institute Foundation

Donate Now! https://www.diabetesresearch.org/match

 

Javier Holz's story: https://videobolt.com/player.php?id=27489072451607973721&stream=9loqz4v93e

 

Perdomo 10th Anniversary Reserve lines: https://cigar-coop.com/2020/07/cigar-news-perdomo-10th-anniversary-box-pressed-sun-grown-and-maduro-details-announced.html

 

Purchase and stream Hand Rolled: A Film About Cigars: https://www.amazon.com/Hand-Rolled-Film-About-Cigars/dp/B07VTSD1C6

 

Perdomo YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSE-zl-eeqb82LRc_xF5q9Q

 

https://www.perdomocigars.com/

 

Arthur Kemper celebrates 20 years at Perdomo Cigars: https://www.facebook.com/perdomo4ever/posts/3943933275618500

 

 

To the #ELOsoFumarTakes community, I have decided to take part in a survey that is aimed at capturing the influence of our podcast, in addition to other Cigar Industry media. I ask you, humbly, to take a few minutes and take part in this survey. Two major points:

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This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes K.C. Johnson & Dan Welsh of L'Atelier Imports, Surrogates Cigars and Tatuaje Cigars to sit down for our #149thTake. The journey of these two gentlemen is unique as it is sensational. It starts with one man that became a duo and duo that became a trio. From Brown to Black, Dogs to Meat, Bone Crushers to Tramp Stamps - this workshop has it all.  The evolution of one hobby and one idea to becoming two brands under Havana Cellars makes for one terrific #Take.

 

http://www.havanacellars.com/

https://www.tatuajecigars.com/

http://www.latelierimports.com/

http://www.latelierimports.com/surrogates.html

https://www.newhavanacigars.com/

 

K.C. and I are asking to Donate to the Salvation Army: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/

 

Dan and I are asking to Donate to World Central Kitchen:

https://donate.wck.org/give/236738/#!/donation/checkout

 

L'Atlier LAT56 2013 #12 Cigar of the Year: https://www.cigaraficionado.com/top25cigar/l-atelier-lat56-2013

 

La Mission L'Atlier 1959 95 Ranking 2020: https://www.instagram.com/p/CAGdNZVHI8O/

 

To the #ELOsoFumarTakes community, I have decided to take part in a survey that is aimed at capturing the influence of our podcast, in addition to other Cigar Industry media. I ask you, humbly, to take a few minutes and take part in this survey. Two major points:

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This week on #ELOsoFumarTakes, we welcome Alan Rubin of

Alec Bradley Cigars. The founder of the perennial Top 25 Cigar Producer will be sitting down for our #148thTake. Alan's journey is froth with joys, successes, as well as valleys. We'll discover Alan's journey together and find out if he truly has found the fountain of youth.  Plus, we dive into Alan's beginnings, love of golf, and his trusted Partner, Ralph Montero's 20th anniversary with Alec Bradley.  We dive into the "why" Alan has taken his company in the many directions in the past and present.

 

And for the occasion, Alan and I will be raising money for The Pantry of Broward

 

Donate Now! https://www.thepantryofbroward.org/donate/

Also consider: https://www.elsforautism.org/

 

This is going to be one awesome #Take! Enjoy!

 

Cigar Coop Prime Time Special Edition 75: https://cigar-coop.com/2020/05/prime-time-special-edition-75-three-year-anniversary-show-with-alan-rubin-alec-bradley-cigar-co-2.html

 

Project 40 Maduro: https://cigar-coop.com/2020/11/cigar-news-alec-bradley-project-40-maduro-heads-to-retailers.html

 

Join CRA: https://www.cigarrights.org/membership.php

 

Prensado #1 COY: https://www.cigaraficionado.com/top25cigar/alec-bradley-prensado-churchill-2011

 

Life After #1: https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/life-after-number-one-18550 

 

Mudial Space Walk: https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/alec-bradley-releases-video-of-mundials-spacewalk-17201 

 

To the #ELOsoFumarTakes community, I have decided to take part in a survey that is aimed at capturing the influence of our podcast, in addition to other Cigar Industry media. I ask you, humbly, to take a few minutes and take part in this survey. Two major points:

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This week on #ELOsoFumarTakes, we welcome the return of

Danny Vazquez and the return of Baracoa Cigar Company to sit down for our #147thTake. Danny never went anywhere, but the climate caused by the FDA in our beloved industry forced him into a decision that nobody should have to do. What decision is that? Let's say you achieve your dream and are creating momentum in that endeavor, then you are forced with the unthinkable. Forces outside your control tell you that you must stop. Tragic. So, what did Danny do? He forged ahead. Today, he's announced the return of that dream. We explore the journey that brought him here.

 

And for the occasion, Danny and I will be raising money for

Pencils Of Promise

 

Donate Now! https://pencilsofpromise.org/donate/

 

https://www.facebook.com/baracoacigarco

 

https://www.adventuracigars.com/home

 

https://secretocigarbar.com/

 

 

 

 

 

To the #ELOsoFumarTakes community, I have decided to take part in a survey that is aimed at capturing the influence of our podcast, in addition to other Cigar Industry media. I ask you, humbly, to take a few minutes and take part in this survey. Two major points:

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This is going to be one awesome #Take! Enjoy!