Smokin Tabacco

The Spare Notes Series #17: No ”Candy Coating” Coop Taking Shots From The Audience

Brought to you by Drew Estate: The Rebirth of Cigars - This week on Spare Notes, Matt and Coop discuss the new PCA letter that was released titled "Let's Not Candy Coat The Situation" further enforcing their stance on some of the cigar marketing strategies in the industry, a topic that has already creating much controversy. We also get into PCA show exclusives and begin the Pre-PCA Show season talk on what to expect. This show was exceptionally awesome since Coop got himself into some trouble with the audience and had to engage in defending himself live on the air. But it was all in good fun! Tune in to hear what happened! We also talk about the CFCF fundraiser and how it is going. To buy raffle tickets and donate, visit the link below and visit www.smokintabacco.com for more info and don't forget to Like & Subscribe! 
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The Smokin Tabacco Show: The Official 2022 Smokin Tabacco X CFCF Raffle Kick-Off!!

On this special episode, we kick off the 2022 Smokin Tabacco x CFCF fundraiser raffle and showcase the prizes live on the air! Jon Carney comes back and makes his return to the show to help us celebrate. All the the proceeds will go to the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation. TO purchases raffle tickets, click the link below to visit the official page on RallyUp. Don't forget to Like & Subscribe and visit www.smokintabacco.com for more news and information.
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The Smokin Tabacco Show: Hector Alfonso Talks Knuckle Sandwich and Espinosa!

After losing our original feed, we're back! This week on the Smokin Tabacco Show, Matt and Jon are joined by Hector Alfonso of Espinosa cigars who starts by giving us a recap on "La Zona Palooza 2022" and tells us more about how it got started. Hector talks to us about the Knuckle Sandwich cigar that was just released in conjunction with celebrity chef Guy Fieri. Hector walks us through Espinosa's ten year history and reminisces of the early days of the company and how he got involved. We also find out what we can expect in terms of Espinosa's 2022 PCA showcase, which may include new offerings for Knuckle Sandwich. We give an update on the fundraiser and Jon gives us his 2021 "Soap of the Year". Don't forget to get your raffle tickets NOW! Visit www.smokintabacco.com for more news and content and always Like & Subscribe!
 
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The Spare Notes Series #16: The NASEM Report Explained!

Brought to you by Drew Estate: The Rebirth of Cigars - This week, we dedicate this episode to Coop's father who passed away recently. Nicole joins us for the first time ever while also working on the upcoming fundraiser for CFCF. Most of this episode we spend going through the NASEM report and discussing certain topics that we found inside that could have major impacts on the industry. Tune in to hear more on what we covered. We also talk a little bit of TAA and some of the TAA exclusives releases and how we feel about them individually and as a whole. Don't forget to Like & Subscribe and visit www.smokintabacco.com for more news and info!

The Smokin Tabacco Show: Talking Wine & Cigars With Tony Bellatto!

This week our friend Tony Bellatto joins us to talk about what he has been up to and what is to come. He covers everything he has planned for La Barba and for his new venture, Bellatto Premium Cigars. He clarifies some misconceptions about what the new brand will mean for La Barba and talks to us about some things in the works for "Lost & Found". We talk about Tony's history and experience with wine and talks to us about being an official wine sommelier. Did you know Tony moonlights as a DJ? Tune in to hear all about it and don't forget to Like & Subscribe and visit www.smokintabacco.com for more news and info!

The Smokin Tabacco Show: Meet Henderson Ventura of ADVentura!

This week, we are joined by Henderson Ventura of ADVentura. Henderson talks to us about growing up in the industry and working with his father, William Ventura. Henderson talks to us about blending cigars and using different tobaccos and some of his practices in the factory and how he had to pivot to a more sales centered role when the ADVentura brand came to market after years of being behind the scenes. Don't forget to Like & Subscribe and visit www.smokintabacco.com for more info and news!

The Smokin Tabacco Show: Catching Up With Glen Case of Kristoff Cigars

This week, Matt hosts solo from the J.C. New Cigar Studios with Nicole away on another show for International Women’s Day. Matt is joined by Glen Case, owner of Kristoff Cigars and catches up and discusses what Kristoff has in store for 2022 and how they have been able to keep up with recent demand. They talk about the upcoming PCA trade show and Glen confirms Kristoff will be in attendance, albeit a smaller booth than years past. Don’t forget to Like and Subscribe and visit www.smokintabacco.com for more news and information on the cigar industry.

Spare Notes Series #15: Pro Cigar, TGS, and Cigar Marketing

Brought to you by Drew Estate: The Rebirth of Cigars - After some time off and away, the Spare Notes show is back. Coop and Matt finally get back together from the Drew Estate Cigar Studios to talk about the current buzz in the industry. First Coop gives us a recap of his visit to the Dominican Republic for the Pro Cigar Festival. Then Matt and Coop give a recap of The Great Smoke 2022 in West Palm Beach, Florida. The boys finish of the show by discussing the current drama of the "Cigar Marketing" controversy that is currently circulating around the industry. Be sure to Like & Subscribe and visit www.smokintabacco.com for more news and information.

The Smokin Tabacco Show: Nestor Plasencia and Wayne D Clark!

Oh this episode of the Smokin Tabacco Show, we are back home in the cold at the JC Newman cigar studios from The Great Smoke. We welcome on Nestor Plasencia and Wayne D Clark of Plasencia. In the first half hour, we talk to Nestor about launching the Plasencia brand after being such a big name in farming and production for other brands for so many years and generations. Nestor gives us a glimpse into what it is like on the farm and tells us about how important the soil is that the tobacco is grown in and the methods they use to keep it the best it can be.
In the second half hour, we talk about the return of Fred Rewey to the industry by way of Illusione and the launch of Bellatto Premium Cigars by Tony Bellatto as part of our Micallef news segment. Wayne talks us about the things the brand is working on this year and teases that there is much to look forward to. Wayne plays along in our Top Three segment brought to you by Room101 by telling us the three most interesting things you wouldn't know about him. Listen in to hear more and don't forget to Like & Subscribe and visit www.smokintabacco.com for more information and news!

The Smokin Tabacco Show: Andy Yaffee Tells Us How He Met Joe Exotic

This week we are LIVE from West Palm Beach, Florida where we are on location for The Great Smoke 2022: The Last Luau. Our good friend Andy Yaffee of Micallef Cigars joins us as our first in person guest on the show. We talk about the TGS weekend and all of the festivities. Andy fills us in on the newest things that Micallef is rollin gout this year and provides an update on Micallef Madness. Andy also tells us of the story of when he traveled to the G.W. Zoo in Oklahoma - home of Joe Exotic. HE tells us what it was like to meet Joe in person well before the documentary had even aired. Listen in to find out more. The Smokin Tabacco x CFCF fundraiser will begin March 28th so stay tune for more info. Don't forget to Like & Subscribe and visit www.smokintabacco.com for more news!