#ELOsoFumarTakes

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#ELOsoFumarTakes episodes

September 14, 2020 #ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 136th Take with guest Robert Holt of Southern Draw Cigars
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes back Robert Holt of Southern Draw to sit down for #Take136. Southern Draw has spent the last 5+ years building his brand to one of the hottest boutiques, most critically acclaimed companies in the industry today. We are blessed to sit down and see what's going on with Robert and how life on the road has been. Robert never stops moving, so we'll get into this weekend, but we'll see how Robert decided to spend Quarantine. We reflect on the first Lustrum of his company's history and then look to the vision ahead. Enjoy!

https://www.southerndrawcigars.com/

300 Hands Charity: https://www.southerndrawcigars.com/300-hands

Ignite Charity: https://www.southerndrawcigars.com/ignite
2 hr 16 min
September 08, 2020 #ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 135th Take with guest Charlie Minato of halfwheel
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes Charlie Minato of halfwheel to sit down for our #135thTake. If you read cigar reviews, you've probably read Charlie's work. If you're tuned into the epidemic of smoking bans in this country, you've been to Charlie's site. If you've met Charlie, you've probably walked away wondering what exactly makes this man tick. There's many more layers to Charlie's story. For anyone who thinks they have Charlie figured out, I'm going to spoil this one for you, they don't. It's a quest to solve a mystery in the industry, who is Charlie Minato and how did halfwheel become the player that it is today in the premium cigar business? Enjoy!

https://halfwheel.com/

https://tenemu.com/

https://halfwheel.com/review-manifesto/
https://halfwheel.com/10-thoughts-fdas-substantial-equivalence-requirements-delayed-for-premium-cigars/380419/

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2 hr 42 min
September 01, 2020 #ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 134th Take with guests Joe Gro, Jack Heyer, and An Phan of Drew Estate Cigars
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the #DESummerTakeover in for #Take134. That's right sports fans, Drew Estate Cigars : The Rebirth of Cigars is coming back to #ELOsoFumarTakes, and in truest fashion, I'm bringing a twist. Joe Gro, An Phan, & (OH SNAP) Jack Heyer (in a return) will be sitting down for a true takeover. The legacy started with Jonathan Drew and Marvin Samel. And over the years we've seen some names pass through the realm of #DE4L. Names like Melillo, Saka, Dirty Fabien, Chester, Morales, and Flores. They created a culture, a lifestyle, an image. The weight to carry that legacy forward is not for the faint of heart. These gentlemen grabbed the bull by the horns and with the company of many others are issuing in a new era of Drew Estate. Enjoy!

https://drewestate.com/
https://www.cigarsforwarriors.org/

The Latest Freestyle Live:
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=648142276084935&extid=8tctpQJEpIxgaVJx

Cigar Coop Prime Time Glenn Wolfson Interview: https://cigar-coop.com/2020/03/prime-time-episode-129-glenn-wolfson-drew-estate.html
Cigar Coop Jonathan Drew Interview: https://cigar-coop.com/2020/05/prime-time-episode-136-jonathan-drew-drew-estate.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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It would honor me to hear and see your thoughts. Thank you in advance.
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3 hr 28 min
August 17, 2020 #ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 133rd Take with guest Nick Melillo of Foundation Cigar Company
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the one and only Nick~R~Agua of Foundation Cigar Company to sit down for #Take133. The first son of Connecticut and the Chief of Broadleaf will bring his incredible take on everything from music to cigars to starting a cigar company. We dive into the history behind Tabernacle and an honor bestowed upon Nick by the Ethiopian Crown Council. We also peel back some layers with Nick's relationship with "Jordy" who just happens to be an Earl in the English Court. We also explore an angle that not one other person in the cigar industry has acknowledged in the battle we've wage with the FDA . United Cigar's One Must Go is painful, as Nick is forced to pick between items that are his staple. It's a unique journey and we stroll down memory lane and look to the future with Nick! Enjoy!

https://foundationcigarcompany.com/

https://www.ethiopiancrown.org/

The Battle of Adwa: https://www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-Adwa

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Herbert,_8th_Earl_of_Carnarvon
https://highclerecastleshop.co.uk/categories/admission-tickets

Wise Man Maduro: https://www.cigaraficionado.com/top25cigar/the-wise-man-maduro-robusto-2018

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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2 hr 43 min
August 11, 2020 #ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 132nd Take with guests Tripp Waldrop & Denis Tsvang of Cigar Federation
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes back the gentlemen of Cigar Federation - Tripp Waldrop & Denis Tsvang - sit down for version 5.0! 5.0 of what? Well, #Take132 will be the fifth time that the three of us have sat down and challenged each other's palates, lexicons, and watches. This is a marathon in the making. 3 pairings,3 blind cigars. Who will guess right? Who will guess wrong? Who will bring the most interesting beer, well Denis But other than that, it's all a mystery!

The latest from Cig Fed: https://www.facebook.com/cigarfederation/videos/

Denis's Beer hailed from: https://www.cigarcitybrewing.com/
Bear's Beer hailed from: https://www.saintarnold.com/
Trip's Beer Hailed from: https://www.monkless.com/

Tripp guesses Denis's Cigar: 1:36:20

United Cigar Presents a Double Dose of One Must Go!: 1:56:17

Nat Sherman Exits Premium Cigar Business
https://cigar-coop.com/2020/08/cigar-news-nat-sherman-to-exit-premium-cigar-business.html
FDA propses deferrment for SE
https://cigar-coop.com/2020/08/cigar-news-fda-proposes-potential-deferment-program-for-premium-cigar-companies-to-file-for-se.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:
1) No personal info will be asked for or given by you2) THE GOAL: to see what, if any, influence and impact Cigar Media has on the way you, the consumer, views and takes part in this industry we love.
It would honor me to hear and see your thoughts. Thank you in advance.
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4 hr 19 min
August 03, 2020 #ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 131st Take with guest Scott Pearce of Premium Cigar Association.
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes Executive Director Scott Pearce of Premium Cigar Association for our #131stTake. The PCA, much like the rest of the world, has had a roller coaster 2020. We dive in with the man who's tasked with a lot of responsibility. The Trade Show may be the cover girl, but lobbying for protection from government oversight is the heart of the story. But, in true #Takes fashion, we look for the story behind the story and behind the guest. We explore recent events like the trade show cancellation and PCA staff furloughs. We have some fun along the way, breaking up the seriousness with a fun One Must Go segment centered around Pasta and finding out that Scott and I had similar days on March 20, 2010. In the second segment, Scott and I hash out an old issue that brings out the fire in me, which is Tobacco 21. Scott also announces a huge piece of news that could spell relief in the coming days. Enjoy!

https://premiumcigars.org/
https://cigaraction.org/

Trade Show Cancelled: https://cigar-coop.com/2020/05/cigar-news-premium-cigar-association-cancels-2020-trade-show.html

PCA Staff Furloughed: https://cigar-coop.com/2020/07/cigar-news-premium-cigar-association-announces-staff-furlough.html

PCA brings back Pearce & Habursky: https://cigar-coop.com/2020/07/cigar-news-pca-brings-back-scott-pearce-and-joshua-habursky.html

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes Executive Director Scott Pearce of Premium Cigar Association for our #131stTake. The PCA, much like the rest of the world, has had a roller coaster 2020. We dive in with the man who's tasked with a lot of responsibility. The Trade Show may be the cover girl, but lobbying for protection from government oversight is the heart of the story. But, in true #Takes fashion, we look for the story behind the story and behind the guest. We explore recent events like the trade show cancellation and PCA staff furloughs. We have some fun along the way, breaking up the seriousness with a fun One Must Go segment centered around Pasta and finding out that Scott and I had similar days on March 20, 2010. In the second segment, Scott and I hash out an old issue that brings out the fire in me, which is Tobacco 21. Scott also announces a huge piece of news that could spell relief in the coming days. Enjoy!

https://premiumcigars.org/
https://cigaraction.org/

Trade Show Cancelled: https://cigar-coop.com/2020/05/cigar-news-premium-cigar-association-cancels-2020-trade-show.html

PCA Staff Furloughed: https://cigar-coop.com/2020/07/cigar-news-premium-cigar-association-announces-staff-furlough.html

PCA brings back Pearce & Habursky: https://cigar-coop.com/2020/07/cigar-news-pca-brings-back-scott-pearce-and-joshua-habursky.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:
1) No personal info will be asked for or given by you
2) THE GOAL: to see what, if any, influence and impact Cigar Media has on the way you, the consumer, views and takes part in this industry we love.
It would honor me to hear and see your thoughts. Thank you in advance.
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3 hr
July 27, 2020 #ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 130th Take with guest Steve Saka of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust.
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the incomparable Steve Saka of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust to sit down for our #130thTake. 'Saka Squatch' poses to takeover this #Take, with his ever endearing, self-deprecating, boyhood-like love of the leaf. The goal? To bring out a side of Steve you've never seen before. The Over/Under? 4 hours. Mission: Impossible? We dare not think so. Steve challenges me in the opening minutes that I may not know him as well as I do. We dive into Steve's military background as well as finding out where exactly Saka Squatch hails from. Hint: We share it in common. In ONE MUST GO - Steve makes a fast choice, but it doesn't mean it was hard. Steve sticks to his "always honest" approach and sometimes this means hurt feelings. We take it in stride. And Finally, did Steve give me a passing grade for this interview? Enjoy!

https://www.dunbartoncigars.com/home

STFU: https://cigar-coop.com/2020/06/cigar-news-dunbarton-tobacco-trust-to-release-sobremesa-brulee-stfu-sampler.html

New Sizes for Brulee: https://cigar-coop.com/2020/03/cigar-news-dunbarton-tobacco-trust-to-add-two-new-sizes-for-sobremesa-brulee-in-2020.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:
1) No personal info will be asked for or given by you
2) THE GOAL: to see what, if any, influence and impact Cigar Media has on the way you, the consumer, views and takes part in this industry we love.
It would honor me to hear and see your thoughts. Thank you in advance.
Click here: https://tcu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1X1Pg1Jgp813LRr
2 hr 45 min
July 20, 2020 #ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 129th Take with guest Juan Martinez of Joya de Nicaragua
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes is pleased to welcome back Juan Martinez of Joya de Nicaragua. Joya has had an amazing run since its 50th Anniversary. Awards and more awards. Recognition for both cigars and excellence in manufacturing, it's been quite an 18 months since we last sat down with Juan on #Take49. It's good to be Joya. We discuss the 50th Anniversary "hangover", getting number a number 1 rating for a cigar that wasn't in regular production or for the market, and the challenges of COVID-19. In our, One Must Go segment sponsored by United Cigars, we give Juan a difficult choice about his own brand. Finally, we discuss the unique relationship with Drew Estate as it enters its 12th year of a distribution partnership. Enjoy!

https://joyacigars.com/
Joya 50th Anniversary Digital Book: https://joyacigars.com/a-story-of-resilience/

Numero Uno: https://cigar-coop.com/2019/06/cigar-news-joya-de-nicaragua-numero-uno-to-be-showcased-at-2019-ipcpr.html
Joya Antano CT named number 1: https://halfwheel.com/top-25-cigars-2019/top-25-2019-1/

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:
1) No personal info will be asked for or given by you
2) THE GOAL: to see what, if any, influence and impact Cigar Media has on the way you, the consumer, views and takes part in this industry we love.
It would honor me to hear and see your thoughts. Thank you in advance.
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2 hr 11 min
July 13, 2020 #ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 128th Take with guest James Brown of Oveja Negra Brands & Black Label Trading Company
This week, we are pleased to welcome the man of mystery, a King of the Jungle, but above all the baron of Black Sheep. Made that last one up for alliteration's sake. This is a take, I am truly excited for - there's so much to discuss, I'm pretty sure we have James back before we even get started. From Wine Sommelier to World Traveler, James, alongside his wife Angela have nearly done it all. So, how did this modern-day Magellan settle on the premium cigar industry? We find out that and more. Some highlights: James's reaction when his then 3-year-old son brought home a snake, the nomad lifestyle, and how he built a community around his brand and culture. Enjoy!

https://ovejanegracigars.com/

Swarm Released earlier this month: https://cigar-coop.com/2020/06/cigar-news-black-works-studio-killer-bee-swarm-to-be-released.html
2019 IPCPR Spotlight: https://cigar-coop.com/2019/08/ipcpr-2019-spotlight-oveja-negra-brands.html
Formation of Oveja Negra Brands: https://cigar-coop.com/2019/06/cigar-news-oveja-negra-brands-launches.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:
1) No personal info will be asked for or given by you
2) THE GOAL: to see what, if any, influence and impact Cigar Media has on the way you, the consumer, views and takes part in this industry we love.
It would honor me to hear and see your thoughts. Thank you in advance.
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2 hr 18 min
July 06, 2020 #ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 127th Take with guest Kevin Keithan of Protocol Cigars
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcome Kevin Keithan of Cubariqueno Cigars to sit down for #Take127. How does one go from an engineer by day, cigar enthusiast by night to partnering is one of the hottest boutique cigar companies on the market? Well, our guest this week will enlighten us on the tale. It's hard to miss the passion and larger-than-life presence Kevin's partner Juan Cancel has brought to the industry. How does Kevin match up? Is he the ying to Cancel's yang, or that calm, stern demeanor is their just an inner infamous protocol Party happening. I hope you're excited because I am. Enjoy!

The new protocol website: https://www.cubariqueno.com/
Kevin's Custom Victory Motorcycle: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10222551324155484&set=pb.1342454420.-2207520000..&type=3&theater

PCA cancels Trade Show: https://cigar-coop.com/2020/05/the-blog-with-pca-2020-cancelled-what-does-cigar-coop-do-now.html
PCA furloughs staff effective 7/15: https://cigar-coop.com/2020/07/cigar-news-premium-cigar-association-announces-staff-furlough.html
1 hr 39 min

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