Smokin Tabacco

The Smokin Tabacco Show: State of Retail 2023 with David Garofalo and Jeff Borysiewicz

Brought to you by J.C. Newman - This week it is our inaugural State of Retail show with David Garofalo of Two Guys Smoke Shop and Jeff Borysiewicz of Corona Cigar Co. The two retail giants speak to a range of topics including what sells the most, what's popular, the FDA and regulatory issues they fear plaguing their businesses, and predictions for the future. This will be an annual show to review these topics in years to come.
Micallef News: La Flor Dominicana Announces Season Three of the Gourmet Smoke Sessions - Tour de Mundo. Read more here: https://www.smokintabacco.com/blog-posts/la-flor-dominicana-announces-third-season-of-gourmet-smoke-sessions-tour-de-mundo
Our 2023 Smokin Tabacco x CFCF raffle is now LIVE! Visit us here to donate and purchase raffle tickets today! https://go.rallyup.com/smokintabacco2023/Campaign/Details
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Spare Notes Series #32: End of the Year (Finally), ProCigar and TPE

Brought to you by Drew Estate - This week, Matt and Coop get together to recap the TPE 2023 trade show that Matt and Nicole attended and the 2023 ProCigar Festival that Coop attended. They talk about new products shown and the hits and misses at TPE and the adventures that Coop had in the Dominican at ProCigar. Then finally, they did their re-cap of the 2022 year and awards season and discuss things that hit and missed in the end of year results.
 
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The Smokin Tabacco Show: Pete Johnson - Has Tatuaje Reached Legacy Status?

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - Pete Johnson of Tatuaje returns to the show to talk about the joys of fatherhood and watching you children achieve their own success. We also talk about the Smoke Inn/Tatuaje Anarchy NFT, projects from the past and what is to come. Pete also has donated an epic "Mystery Pack" for the Smokin Tabacco CFCF Raffle starting March 17th. Tune in to hear what kinds of Rare and Unreleased things might be in that prize!
Micallef News: Room101 Brings Back Daruma - https://www.smokintabacco.com/blog-posts/grfhs53usta22xcz0x2aqfegipoohk
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The Smokin Tabacco Show: Buying Brands and Blending Cigars with Justin Andrews of STG

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co: Justin Andrews stops by the show this week to talk with Matt and Mitchell about the acquisitions of Room101 and Alec Bradley and what is to come with those brands. Justin also talks to us about blend cigars, flavored cigars and the future of General and Forged. 
Micallef News: STG Completes Acquisition of Alec Bradley - https://www.smokintabacco.com/blog-posts/gr811dbe55xpfo3lve6zwmfkjnjlvp
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The Smokin Tabacco Show: Aaron Sigmond On the REAL Magic of Fuente

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Mitchell return once again to have a cigar with Aaron Sigmond, an author and early cigar media personality who has created many works, including recently Arturo Fuente: Since 1912 by way of publisher Assouline. Aaron talks about his long history working in the business and how it has led to his current work. Aaron talk about his books in both the Cigar genre and the Wristwatch genre. Aaron talks about what makes the Fuente books so special and where to get them.
Micallef News: Two Guys Smoke Shop announced yesterday a new multi-vendor, two-day event to take place this Fall known as the New England Cigar Expo. This event will take place Friday and Saturday September 29th and 30th 2023 at Dreamer’s Ranch in Windham, New Hampshire.
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For all of your retail needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com for one of the BEST selections in the industry. 

The Smokin Tabacco Show: Mitchell and Ram Talk Artista Cigars!

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co.- This week, Matt is feeling sick and so Mitchell steps up tooth plate to handle the show on his own. In doing so, he welcomes Ram Rodriguez of Artista Cigars to the show where they discuss the rebranding that took effect last year, current projects as well as what is to come. They also answer some questions from the audience and touch upon some of Artista's collaborations with other brands. 
Micallef News: Byron Limited Edition Humidor Sets Scheduled for Release - https://www.smokintabacco.com/blog-posts/byron-limited-edition-humidor-set-scheduled
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For all of your retail needs, visit 2GuysCigars for one of the widest selections in the industry. www.2guyscigars.com 

Spare Notes Series #31: Do Most Americans Want to Ban Tobacco Products?

Brought to you by Drew Estate and Gurkha cigars - This week, Matt, Mitchell and Coop get together to talk about the BCA, CRA and a recent survey that suggests most Americans want to ban all tobacco products. But how accurate is this poll? What are the variables to this survey? Tune in to hear more.
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The Smokin Tabacco Show: Fouad and Romy of Hiram & Solomon Cigars

Brought to you by J.C. Newman - This week Matt and Mitchell welcome on Fouad and Romy of Hiram & Solomon. The couple talk about their early beginnings, the meaning behind their name, the connection to the Freemasons and all of their charity and work in the community. Tune in to hear more about what makes this brand so special, even beyond the cigars.
Micallef News: Chillin Moose Announces the "Shady Moose" blend with a Connecticut shade wrapper. We also announce the 2023 Smokin Tabacco x CFCF Fundraiser.
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The Smokin Tabacco Show: Cigar Celebrations with Jon Carney

Brought to you by J.C. Newman - This week Jon Carney of LFD is back with us after a long hiatus. We spend most of the show reviewing the big and busy year that LFD had in 2022 with the NFT, Solis, TAA and more. Jon gives us some insight in what to expect for 2023 and we finish the show talking about celebrities and their impact on the industry as well as the importance of celebrating with cigars.
Micallef News: United Cigars Announces Independance Day Firecracker for 2023 with E.P. Carrillo Pledge blend.
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For all of your retail needs, head over to 2GuysCigars for one of the most amazing selections in the industry!

Spare Notes Series #30: Ratings, Lists, and Are Factory Tours Choreographed?

Brought to you by Drew Estate: The Rebirth of Cigars - On this episode, Mitchell joins Matt and Coop on the show to talk about a wide range of topics including pre-end of the year chat, ratings, cigar factory's, and Coop's trip to Puro Sabor in Nicaragua. The boys make predictions to the Half Wheel Consensus and talk about how certain cigars will fair in general. On the net episode, the gang will do a full coverage of all of the CotY lists and awards from all the media sites industry wide. Matt also gives an update on the 2023 CF-CF Raffle.
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