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Cigars Coffee Episode 68: Jeremy Jack Salchichas & Janus Ranch Hand

Tim digs deep into the humidor to find a “gimmick” cigar from the past. Paired with Ranch Hand a blend from Janus Coffee Roasters a pretty good pairing is made.

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Episode 87: Cigar Media on Cigar Media w/Dan Ravanelli of 505 Cigar Review

While at the PCA 2022 Trade Show I sat down with Dan Ravanelli of 505 Cigar Review. Dan and I discuss this year’s trade show before finding out more about Dan’s cigar journey and how his 505 Cigar Review came into being. We talk about how he’s gained traction and how he’s been perceived by…

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Cigars Coffee Episode 66: Espinosa Alpha Dawg & Janus Peru Capili Medium Roast

Tim jumps back into time while he smokes a Espinosa Alpha Dawg Short Churchill. Revisiting a cigar purchased in 2018 he tells a tale of when two strangers met which resulted in a lot of online purchases, a podcast, a website, and much more. Tim does this while enjoying some Peru Capili Medium Roast from…

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Episode 86: PCA 2022 Trade Show Part 2

We continue our interviews from the PCA 2022 Trade Show floor with Rick Rodriguez of West Tampa Tobacco Co., Lee Marsh of Stolen Throne, John Laurendi of Peter James, Desiree Sylver of Drunk Chicken Cigars, Bradley Rubin of Alec Bradley Cigars, and Dan Thompson of Micallef Cigars. There is a lot of great information on…

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Cigars & Coffee Episode 65: PCA 2022 Trade Show Recap

James returns to Habano Cigar Lounge in Davenport, Iowa. He smokes a Padron and drinks some Phuck Cancer from Janus Coffee Roasters while recapping the PCA 2022 Trade Show.

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PCA 2022: Les Fines Lames

We stop by the Les Fines Lames booth at the PCA 2022 Trade Show. Fabian talks us through their brand, shows off their cigar knives, new designs, and their new bracelets.  

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PCA 2022: Epic Cigars & Zander-Greg

We stop by the Epic Cigars, Nat Cicco, and Zander-Greg booth at the PCA 2022 Trade Show. Dean Parsons of Epic and Alexander from Zander-Greg let us know what they have going on at the trade show and some of their new offerings.  

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PCA 2022: Protocol Cigars

We catch up with Kevin and Juan from Protocol Cigars at their booth at the PCA 2022 Trade Show. The duo walk us through their law enforcement themed line-up, before talking about their latest releases. First, they go back to the full-bodied cigars that started the company with the Crime Scene Unit. Then they hit…

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PCA 2022: Illusione Cigars

We spend some time at the Illusione Cigars booth at the PCA 2022 Trade Show. We learn about the new branding that Illusione is working on, the reasons behind it, and find a big PGA fan!  

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PCA 2022: Casa 1910 Cigars

We stop by the Casa 1910 booth at the PCA 2022 Trade Show. Manolo Santiago walks us through their Revolutionary Edition, including this year’s new blend, and gives us the background behind the name Casa 1910.  

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