Smokin Tabacco

Brought to you by J.C. Newman - This very special episode is one we do every year. We welcome Abe Dababneh and Alex Tavella of Smoke Inn and Bradley Rubin of Alex Bradley on the show to talk about the 2023 Great Smoke. Questions are answered and things are revealed in this special two-hour show. At the end, Matt and the Smoke Inn crew unveil the first prize for the 2023 Smokin Tabacco x CFCF Raffle. Visit www.thegreatsmoke.com to get your tickets NOW!

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Brought to you J.C. Newman Cigar Co. – This week Matt welcomes on one of the most popular guys blending cigars right now, Nicholas Melillo a.k.a "Nick-r-Agua". We talk about the new cigars such as Olmec, Menelik toro and the Senetjr. Nick talks about his past and how it has led him to where he is today, including where he gets inspiration to make blends.

Micallef News: Espinosa Premium Cigars will be raising prices across the majority of its portfolio by 5%. — Smokin Tabacco

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Brought to you by Drew Estate - This week, Matt and Coop get caught up after a long break during the holidays. After exchanging some general gear grinding on both sides, Coop decides to take to Matt's Final Quarter series that Smokin Tabacco did for the first-time last month to dissect it to talk about what he thought were hits and misses on all three lists. Listen in to hear how it went, spoiler: Coop had A LOT to say.

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Brought to you J.C. Newman Cigar Co. – This week Matt sits down and talks with Juan Lopez and his soon-to-be wife Bianca Melone both of Gurkha Cigars. After getting caught up with everything Gurkha has been doing since the last time Juan was on, the wonderful couple debut and showcase two new cigars: Ghost Connecticut and Grand Age II. Read more on our website here: Gurkha Introduces Two New Cigars

Micallef News: Punch Announces Spring Roll Limited-Edition for Year of the Rabbit VISIT Smokintabacco.com for more news from the industry.

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Brought to you J.C. Newman Cigar Co. – This week Matt and Nicole sit down and talk with each other about everything that has happened this year. From getting married, to visiting the Fuente Factory to getting COVID at the tradeshow, it was one hell of a ride. Matt and Nicole talk about what is to come in 2023 and wish everyone a very Happy New Year!

Micallef News: Aganorsa Leaf Announces First Round Supreme Leaf - Aganorsa Leaf Announces First Round Supreme Leaf — Smokin Tabacco

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This is the 2022 Smokin Tabacco Cigar of the Year list ranked from bottom to top. Join Matt and Mitchell as they go through the list and talk about each cigar and how and why it ranked where it did. Who will win number one? Tune in now to find out.

Read more about and view the list here: https://www.smokintabacco.com/blog-posts/2022-smokin-tabacco-top-25-cigar-list

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week we welcome Oliver Nivaud of United Cigars onto the show for his second consecutive Christmas episode tot all about what an amazing year United has had including some of the great cigars we have seen in the Byron 1850, YAYA, Arnold Andre and of course the Alfonso collection. Oliver talks to us about how it has changed their company and what they have to look forward to. We also talk the holidays and what gifts he would not only like to get but to gift to others as well. 

Micallef News: Scandinavian Tobacco Group to Appeal Decision in Cohiba Trademark Ruling

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week, Matt welcomes on Manny Iriarte of the Opus X Society who is also one of the core people behind designs and packaging for Arturo Fuente along side Carlito Fuente and Ciro Cascella. Manny talks about how he came to the US after being born in Cuba, becoming a professional swimmer for Cuba and then escaping. Manny talks about not only how and why the Opus X Society came to be but all of the other projects he helped design for Arturo Fuente including the 20th Anniversary Opus X, Forbidden 13, Opus X Dubai, the Fuente/Hublot watches and more. Don't miss this episode with one of the most creative minds of our time.

Micallef News: Quality Importers Launches Palio Gift Sets for the Holidays - https://www.smokintabacco.com/blog-posts/st5vxov09ovbhwg1ngpqpymy59agkt

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Nicole and joined by their good friend Matt Booth of Room101 Cigars and they hold a unique kind of pairing show for all of you - a Christmas cookie and cigar pairing to be exact! As we all navigate through the Kirkland brand "European Cookie" tin, we talk to Matt about the recent sale of Room101 cigars to General Cigar Company and what plans for the future there may be now that the company is under new ownership.

We are holding a contest: Find a holiday cookie tin and pair it with your favorite Room101 cigar, take a photo with your favorite cookie from the tin and the cigar and TAG us @SmokinTabacco on social media and one lucky winner will receive a Room101 sampler pack courtesy of Smokin Tabacco!

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Brought to you by Drew Estate: The Rebirth of Cigars - This week Nicole joins Matt and Coop to talk about each of their recent trips. Matt and Nicole just visited the Dominican Republic where they got to live the Magic of Arturo Fuente while Coop visited Mexico City for the Casa 1910 experience. This is a great look into some of the cool things not everyone gets to see. Coop talks about getting away with smoking in his room for $45 while Matt and Nicole talk about losing their passports and almost getting stuck in the DR.

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