Both MAC and Alex have been on the inside of the premium cigar industry and have seen both sides of the coin. In this episode some of the myths and legends that move the industry are traced down to their roots as well as contrasted with what actually matters for premium cigars.

One of the questions we see most often in the snobosphere is "how do I best cut my cigar" or something along those lines. We truly believe that the best way to cut your cigar is the one that is most convenient or enjoyable to you without destroying the cigar itself. Just cut the head off and leave the body intact, like a king.

Alex and Mac chose three cigars each to hand out to 3 friends. First, an open-minded/palate enthusiastic beginner who's ready to try the really "good stuff" but probably doesn't know much about what it is or how to find it. There's also the filthy casual, he's that friend who thinks he know a lot about the cigars he lights up and is the perfect example of someone on the early end of the Dunning-Kruger effect. Finally, our hardcore aficionado is probably most of you guys, this friend lives and breathes cigar culture and loves every little detail behind the creation and enjoyment of hand-made premium cigars. Enjoy!

That's right, folks! This is the one where we light up some cubans rolled 30 and 20 years ago and bring you along for the ride. This pair of smokes goes all the way back to the 90s and were originally stored in Daniel Nuñez' personal humidor... interesting story, but how was the smoke? Sit back, relax, grab your cigar of choice and enjoy!

After visiting Tabacalera La Isla and grabbing some secret smokes on a hot day, we cooled down with a couple of cold brewskies. As usual, we encourage you to grab your favorite stick and puff away with us for Episode 3.

Join Alex and Mac as they puff through a couple of Casa Magna Liga Fs and chat about the snobbery that makes the industry what it is. Often cigars are split into thirds to allow for three times the snobbery as well as rated on a 100-point scale. We don't know who really started it all but we're certain that it's not all bad; except for killing great cigars that happen to be ugly before they even get the chance to impress.

Grab your nearest stogie and fix yourself a proper drink. It's time for the My Cigar Pack Podcast. This first episode is an introduction to the MCP Dominican Republic Liaison and in-house YouTube Bro, MAC... he's quite the character. Enjoy!