#ELOsoFumarTakes

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes is pleased to welcome Robert Holt of Southern Draw Cigars for our #58thTake. Mission. Philosophy. Principal. Mission. It's pretty clear that Holt and the Southern Draw family hold their ideals pretty close to their business practice. Robert shares his take on how they motives have taken his company to the critical acclaim that it's risen to. Enjoy!

This week, we welcome back Miguel Schoedel of Crowned Heads to take a deep dive back into the latest and greatest from Crowned Heads, LLC. There's been a lot going on at CH last few months. Two limited Editions, the release of the annual Las Calaveras cigar, a new line - Crowned Heads Court Reserve and State Exclusive to Ohio - Buckeye Land manufactured by CH's newest partner, Drew Estate. Enjoy!

This week, we welcome in none other than that Scorpion-tramp stamped, Toña Beer drinking, zany man from Smoke Night Live! No, we've already sat down with Master Sensei, #Take56's guest is Jack Heyer. So, who is Jack Heyer and where did he come from? Did Master Sensei craft him in the Cigar Dojo app? All joking aside, we get Jack's take on cigars, cigar media, Co-Hosting one of the most wildly interactive cigar shows and we attempt to get a glance of that infamous tattoo. Enjoy!

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes is pleased to welcome in Andrew Brennan of Patoro (AG) Cigars. Patrik Martin, a Davidoff veteran of two decades started Patoro in 2001 and launched into the U.S. just four years ago. While growth and production have been stellar, Martin decided he needed something to take it to the next level. Enter in Andrew Brennan, veteran cigar sales executive. He's done it all, taken a cigar company to the next level and built a brand from scratch. We'll talk with Andrew about his plans for Patoro, but we'll also see what its like to launch, build and grow a brand in this industry. Enjoy!

This week, Luis Cuevas, fourth generation tobacconist and head of one of the hottest new cigar brands sits down for our 54th Take, The man behind Casa Cuevas Cigars (and the Casa Cuevas Studios) discusses family, foundations and the road ahead. Also, we had a very special appearance by Denise Cuevas, Luis's "better half" and the foundational support to the Cuevas Clan. We talk the present and future generations of Cuevas lineage. It's all right here, enjoy!

This week, Jeff Borysiewicz joins #ELOsoFumarTakes for our 53rd Take. Year two of this podcast kicks off with a bang as Borysiewicz sits down to chat all the hats he wears and possibly divulges the secret to his energy. Is FSG tobacco a trend or a possible revolution in the industry? We ask the Father of the New tobacco of Florida. All that and more. Enjoy!

It's finally here! #ELOsoFumarTakes brings you its #52ndTake and therefore we celebrate 1 year of amazing #takes with our #52ndTake. It's going to be one to remember, as we bring this journey back around full circle. Tim Wong of Pier 28 premium Cigars joins us to celebrate and commemorate how this journey began. Tim was our guest for #Take1 and ut seemed only fitting to have him back to celebrate. Tonight we toast #ELOsoFumarTakes, Tim Wong, Pier 28's latest projects, and we talk our favorite cigars in the last 5 years. Enjoy!

This week on #ELOsoFumarTakes, Tripp Waldrop & Denis Tsvang of Cigar Federation join us for our #51stTake. This is a truly unique take, as the gents of CigFed & I sit down for an exchanged pairing. I provided the beer and blind cigar tasting. We analyze, discuss, & consume -sharing the thoughts with you. Enjoy!

This week, we have our second straight week of the second generation. Erik D. Espinosa, Jr. sits down for the Golden Take. That's right, #ELOsoFumarTakes is bringing you our #50thTake tonight. Espinosa Cigars, specifically their factory La Zona, is bringing a diverse and uptempo portfolio to market. They also have a unique way of treating their fans to an annual Palooza. Plus, this is a special year for Erik's father. Enjoy!

This week, our #49thTake features Juan Martinez of Joya de Nicaragua as we join in and commemorate the company's 50th Anniversary. #ELOsoFumarTakes dives into the half-century of rich, vibrant history of Joya de Nicaragua. It has not been easy, but after everything, they're still standing and producing some of the finest cigars in the market today. Along with his father, Dr. Alejandro Martinez Cuenca, Juan has immersed himself into a company his family did not start but have certainly made not only their own but something their homeland is proud.of. The oldest cigar factory in Nicaragua is in family hands, so let's meet a member of that family. Enjoy!