Nick makes a stop by the Toscano Cigar booth at the PCA trade Show to talk to Michael of Toscano Cigars to figure out how they make an ugly little cigar so enjoyable. It’s Italian tobacco like you never expected. Michael asked us to take a walk around the booth. We did our best and…

James stops by the Cigar Luggage booth during the PCA 2023 Trade Show and speaks with founder Danny Jackson. Danny talks about how they got started, their partnership with Saddleback Leather and shows off the craftsmanship that goes into making their product.  

James drops by the Casdagli booth at the PCA Trade Show to speak with Hendrik Kelner Jr. of Kelner Boutique Facotry and Smoking Jacket Cigars. Hendrik talks about Casdagli Cigars distributing Smoking Jacket in the US, and what it was like working on a cigar for his father.  

Nick heads over to the Boveda booth at the 2023 PCA Trade Show to catch up with Sean Knutsen, the President and CEO of Boveda Inc. Sean takes us through the company’s beginnings and where they are now.  

James stops by the Iconic Leaf Cigar Company booth at the PCA Trade Show and catches up with his friend Scott Weeks. Scott talks about some of the new and innovative cigars he’s developed at Recluse Cigars.  

Nick catches up with his fried Abe Flores of PDR Cigars. They talk about Abe’s history in the business and PDR’s latest release.

Nick visits Luciano Meirelles at the Luciano Cigars booth at the 2023 PCA Trade Show. The pair talk about the traffic at the PCA Trade Show, before jumping into what’s new at Luciano Cigars.  

James and Nick catch up with Greg Free of Fuerte Y LIbre. The duo ask about the name change, how the BCA pavilion is working out, and Greg’s thoughts on its location.  

James drops by Patina Cigars at the PCA 2023 Trade Show and talks with Mo Maali. Mo and James catch up. They talk about how the trade show was for Patina, being in the Sutliff booth, and taking Patina Cigars to the next level.  

James talks with Brandon Marsh at his Big Sky Cigar Co. booth at the PCA Trade Show. Brandon walks us through their blends, the brand, and their latest release, the Blackfoot.