The Kafie Chronicles

The entire tobacco world is changing. The meat and potatoes of this discussion dives into new tobacco varietals which are patented. That's right ... Patented tobacco seeds ? Will this be the future of the premium cigar industry. Low nicotine tobacco ? Why isn't anyone talking about this. The death of premium cigars as we know it is coming !!!

Today we dive into a deep conversation on what the premium cigar industry is facing at the present time with the FDA, CDC, and National Academies. A group of MD's and Scientist have been appointment to counsel the FDA on how to treat premium cigars. Things are still in limbo 5 years after regulations were imposed on the premium cigar industry. Will this ever end ?

Today we take into account some of the problems facing the premium cigar industry. Things have been extremely quiet lately, this is not a time to get comfortable. It's a time to prepare.

Today's show featured around the great things happening with Boutique Cigars, future festival plans, and the elegance that is the world of premium cigars. It's time to bring elegance back. This is an industry of families, of communities, of camaraderie. We must celebrate each others successes and help each other avoid failures.

The first half of our podcast we tackle the topic of cigar companies being robbed. What are the effects on the industry and how does this affect boutique cigar companies. This should not be happening. (our deepest sorrows go out to those affected).

Second half of the show, we welcome @cigar.beauty to the podcast. A vibrant and exciting individual with short term and long term plans in the boutique cigar industry. This was a great show ... Get to know more about Crown Cigars ... Launching soon this winter 2021.

Excited to announce the BCA continues to grow. New people, new brands, new companies. The sky is the limit.

This weeks episode is very special. We had the great pleasure to host a visit of Sir Ali F. Zayani a tobacco businessman of many decades and a family dynasty in Premium Cigar Industry in the Middle East. One of the most fascinating interviews of the year. Enjoy.

This week we dive into a post Smoke at the Creek festival conversations. What does the future have in store for all of us. We must continue to unite and come together as family owned premium cigar manufacturers. Together we can overcome all obstacles.

5 years later, we still have people wondering what is the driving force behind the BCA. It's simple, we want to protect, defend, promote, and raise awareness for small family owned premium cigar manufacturers. This is all about community. Each and every person is here because of love and passion for the leaf. www.boutiquecigarfestival.com

August is the month of the Boutique Cigar Festival. The first ever Festival know as "Smoke at the Creek" takes place this month. Tickets available at www.boutiquecigarfestival.com

Our industry is far too small to be divided up into several different trade show platforms. Maybe it's time we all come together, under one roof. The current options are not inclusive. Time for a premium cigar summit. Out with the old, in with the new.