This week we welcomed two special guests on the Stogie Geeks. First, Phil Zanghi, owner from our new sponsor Debonaire Cigars paid a surprise visit to the Stogie Geeks. Phil talked about his brand, Debonaire Cigars and his self-titled current line. He also gave us some insights into what his company has in store for 2014. Phil stayed with us for the duration of the show and gave his thoughts and insights into the cigar industry.

Our special guest was Victor Vitale of Legacy Brands, makers of the Ora Vivo and Tortuga line of cigars. Victor talked about these two lines that were launched at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show. Victor also talked about his collaboration with Hollywood superstar Armand Assante on the Ora Vivo line.

Top 10 Cigars of 2013

The Stogie Geeks then went through their Top 10 cigars for 2013. The runaway winner was the La Aurora Cien Años Edición Especial (La Aurora Cien Años Maduro) as it was #1 on three lists, and #2 on the other. This cigar has been talked about many times on the show and we feel this cigar is one of the all-time greats.

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Paul's Top 10

1. Tatuaje Black Label Corona Gorda
2. La Aurora Cien Años Edición Especial (La Aurora Cien Años Maduro)
3. Tatuaje Cohete 2013
4. Tatuaje Noellas Reserva 2013
5. Davidoff Nicaragua Short Corona
6. Liga Privada Unico Serie UF-13 Dark by Drew Estate
7. E.P. Carrillo Cardinal Natural
8. Tatuaje 10th Anniversary Belle Encre
9. Illusione Rothchildes
10. Perdomo Edición de Silva, (tie) EIROA by CLE Cigars Prensado, (tie) Headley Grange

Stogie Santa's Top 10

1. La Aurora Cien Años Edición Especial (La Aurora Cien Años Maduro)
2. Davidoff 2013 Year of the Snake Edition
3. Tatuaje Black Label Corona Gorda
4. Davidoff Nicaragua Short Corona
5. Fuente Unnamed Reserve 2013 Robusto
6. EIROA by CLE Cigars Prensado
7. Herrera Esteli Short Corona
8. Debonaire Belicoso
9. E.P. Carrillo Short Run 2013
10. Illusione Rothchildes

Will's Top 10

1. La Aurora Cien Años Edición Especial (La Aurora Cien Años Maduro)
2. Davidoff 2013 Year of the Snake Edition
3. Tatuaje Apocalypse
4. E.P. Carrillo Medalla D' Oro (Federal Cigar 92nd Anniversary Cigar)
5. Avo Movement TAA Limited Release
6. Don Pepin Garcia - 10th Anniversary Limited Edition 2013
7. Lou Rodriguez La Mano Negra
8. Liga Privada Unico Serie UF-13 Dark by Drew Estate
9. E.P. Carrillo Short Run 2013
10. Alec Bradley Mundial

Mark, Jr.'s Top 10

1. La Aurora Cien Años Edición Especial (La Aurora Cien Años Maduro)
2. Tatuaje Black Label Corona Gorda
3. Tatuaje Noellas Reserva 2013
4. Davidoff Nicaragua Short Corona
5. L'Atelier LAT46 Seleccion Speciale
6. Fuente Unnamed Reserve 2013 Robusto
7. Fuente Fuente Opus X Destino Al Siglio Lancero
8. Aging Room M21 Fortissimo
9. Tatuaje Cohete 2013
10. Herrera Esteli Short Corona (tie) Headley Grange Eminentes (tie) E.P. Carrillo Cardinal Natural 52

Stogie Geeks Composite Top 15

1. La Aurora Cien Años Edición Especial (La Aurora Cien Años Maduro)
2. Tatuaje Black Label Corona Gorda
3. Davidoff Nicaragua
4. EIROA by CLE Cigars
5. Herrera Esteli by Drew Estate
6. Davidoff 2013 Year of the Snake Edition
7. Tatuaje Noellas Reserva
8. Fuente Unnamed Reserve (2013)
9. Tatuaje Cohete 2013
10. Liga Privada Unico Serie UF-13 Dark by Drew Estate
11. L'Atelier LAT46 Seleccion Speciale
12. E.P. Carrillo Short Run 2013
13. Illusione Rothchildes
14. Headley Grange
15. Tatuaje Apocalypse (Part of the Smoke Inn Microblend Series)

The remainder of the Cigar Coop Top 30 is found here...

What We Have Been Smoking

The complete list of all cigars discussed in this segment can be found on the Episode 79 Stogies Page.

Paul's List

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Will's List

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Mark Jr's List

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