Tripp and Denis are back from the DR and are smoking Cigar Aficionado's Number One Cigar of 2018, the EP Carrillo Encore!

Tripp and Denis are back from the DR and are smoking Cigar Aficionado's Number One Cigar of 2018, the EP Carrillo Encore!

Sharing Our Pairings 185 - EP Carrillo Encore

Robert Holt

In this episode, we talk to Robert Holt from Southern Draw Cigars about their "Ignite Some Good" charitable project!

In this episode, we talk to Robert Holt from Southern Draw Cigars about their "Ignite Some Good" charitable project!

CigarChat - Southern Draw IGNITE with Robert Holt

We're BACK FedHeads!  Sorry for the long delay in getting new episodes uploaded, things have been crazy here, but we're working on getting it back on track now.   This is our 150th episode, so to celebrate, we'll be going high-falutin' with the Davidoff Year of the Snake, and a couple of special whiskeys! And join the FedHeads Facebook group here for sweeeeet giveaways: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1762322743862256/

We're BACK FedHeads! Sorry for the long delay in getting new episodes uploaded, things have been crazy here, but we're working on getting it back on track now. This is our 150th episode, so to celebrate, we'll be going high-falutin' with the Davidoff Year of the Snake, and a couple of special whiskeys! And join the FedHeads Facebook group here for sweeeeet giveaways: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1762322743862256/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/1762322743862256/</a>

Sharing Our Pairings 150 - Davidoff Year of The Snake

This week, Tripp and Denis try out the Blend No. 7 from Saga Cigars and find out how it pairs!

This week, Tripp and Denis try out the Blend No. 7 from Saga Cigars and find out how it pairs!

Sharing Our Pairings 149 - Saga Blend No. 7

In this episode, Tripp and Denis smoke Cigar Aficionado's number one cigar of 2017, the Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Eye of The Shark, Pairing it with American Whiskey, Scotch, Rum, and a couple of beers!

In this episode, Tripp and Denis smoke Cigar Aficionado's number one cigar of 2017, the Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Eye of The Shark, Pairing it with American Whiskey, Scotch, Rum, and a couple of beers!

Sharing Our Pairings 148 - Into The Eye of The SHARK

I this episode, John "Cigar Surgeon" McTavish returns to guest co-host! Tripp and John are each pairing a couple of Scotches and a rum with the Warfighter 7.62 Garrison Edition.

I this episode, John "Cigar Surgeon" McTavish returns to guest co-host! Tripp and John are each pairing a couple of Scotches and a rum with the Warfighter 7.62 Garrison Edition.

Sharing Our Pairings 147 - Warfighter 7.62 Garrison

Tripp and Jason sit down to talk about the news in the industry for April and the new cigar releases for the month

Tripp and Jason sit down to talk about the news in the industry for April and the new cigar releases for the month

Cigar Chat Rountable - April 2018 Edition

Barry Stein

Atabey Lancero

Guest hosts John "Cigar Surgeon" McTavish from Developing Palates a Barry Stein from The Cigar Authority join Tripp to pair the Atabay Spiritus Lancero with spirits from around the world including Wiggly Bridge Bourbon from Maine, Hudson Baby Bourbon from New York, a pair of Ardbeg's and more!

Guest hosts John "Cigar Surgeon" McTavish from Developing Palates a Barry Stein from The Cigar Authority join Tripp to pair the Atabay Spiritus Lancero with spirits from around the world including Wiggly Bridge Bourbon from Maine, Hudson Baby Bourbon from New York, a pair of Ardbeg's and more!

Sharing Our Pairings 146 - Atabey Lancero with Barry Stein and Cigar Surgeon

Ohana Pulse Maduro

Tripp and Denis try out the Ohana Pulse Maduro, and find out how it pairs with beers and bourbons!  Buy the Ohana Pulse Maduro from show sponsor Cigar Federation Store here: https://store.cigarfederation.com/collections/ohana-cigars/products/ohana-pulse-maduro?variant=19505121541

Tripp and Denis try out the Ohana Pulse Maduro, and find out how it pairs with beers and bourbons! Buy the Ohana Pulse Maduro from show sponsor Cigar Federation Store here: <a href="https://store.cigarfederation.com/collections/ohana-cigars/products/ohana-pulse-maduro?variant=19505121541" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://store.cigarfederation.com/collections/ohana-cigars/products/ohana-pulse-maduro?variant=19505121541</a>

Sharing Our Pairings 145 - Ohana Pulse Maduro

Tripp, Denis, and Jason recap March Madness and answer some viewer questions!

Tripp, Denis, and Jason recap March Madness and answer some viewer questions!

CigarChat Roundtable - March Madness Edition

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This show is very informative and entertainig. Besides they giveaway a plethora of cigars!

CigarChat is Awesome!

Cigar Federation

Tripp and special co-host Matt sit down to pair the new Antaño 1970 Gran Reserva from Joya de Nicaragua with beer. Tripp is pairing a JdN Antaño 1970 Gran Reserva Belicoso with: Blood Orange Gose - Anderson Valley Brewing Co. What Rough Beast - Breakside Brewery Freakcake - Crux Fermentation Project

Tripp and special co-host Matt sit down to pair the new Antaño 1970 Gran Reserva from Joya de Nicaragua with beer. Tripp is pairing a JdN Antaño 1970 Gran Reserva Belicoso with: <ul><li>Blood Orange Gose - Anderson Valley Brewing Co.</li> <li>What Rough Beast - Breakside Brewery</li> <li>Freakcake - Crux Fermentation Project</li></ul>

Sharing Our Pairings Episode 121 - Joya de Nicaragua Gran Reserva

Espinosa Murciélago

Hector Alfonso

The bat is back! Hector Alfonso from Espinosa Cigars, and John The "Cigar Surgeon" join us to pair the new Murciélago made by A.J. Fernandez for Espinosa Cigars with several beers, and shenanigans ensue!

The bat is back! Hector Alfonso from Espinosa Cigars, and John The "Cigar Surgeon" join us to pair the new Murciélago made by A.J. Fernandez for Espinosa Cigars with several beers, and shenanigans ensue!

Sharing Our Pairings 134 - Espinosa Murciélago with Hector Alfonso and Cigar Surgeon

Kyle Gellis

Tripp talks to Kyle Gellis of Warped Cigars. Kyle walks us through the Black Honey cigar, and the current lineup. Kyle talks about their new cigar the Serie Grande Reserva 1988 coming in December or January. Tripp and Kyle talk about the Delirio Coffee project and espresso sets.

Tripp talks to Kyle Gellis of Warped Cigars. Kyle walks us through the Black Honey cigar, and the current lineup. Kyle talks about their new cigar the Serie Grande Reserva 1988 coming in December or January. Tripp and Kyle talk about the Delirio Coffee project and espresso sets.

IPCPR 2017 Las Vegas - Warped Cigars with Kyle Gellis

Tripp sits down to talk with Robert Holt of Southern Draw Cigars. Robert has updated all the packaging for the core line, with changes to the colors on the bands and boxes. The Rose of Sharon sold through with the original Easter release, the 2nd release made it's debut at the IPCPR with the updated bands, with a lancero vitola to follow in late fall, early spring. Robert also talks about the Jacobs Ladder, a double ligero and double maduro with Pennsylvania Broadleaf. 

Tripp sits down to talk with Robert Holt of Southern Draw Cigars. Robert has updated all the packaging for the core line, with changes to the colors on the bands and boxes. The Rose of Sharon sold through with the original Easter release, the 2nd release made it's debut at the IPCPR with the updated bands, with a lancero vitola to follow in late fall, early spring. Robert also talks about the Jacobs Ladder, a double ligero and double maduro with Pennsylvania Broadleaf.

IPCPR 2017 Las Vegas - Southern Draw Cigars with Robert Holt

Rene Castaneda

Tripp talks to Rene Castaneda. Rene talks about the La Libertad, the oldest brand in the Villiger portfolio. The Sandoro Connecticut, Claro, and Maduro. Rene also talks about the latest Villiger offering, the La Flor De YnClan, which has been brought back in a Robusto, Torpedo, and Churchill vitola. It incorporates tobacco that is at least 5 years of age. The Villiger 1888 was on display, released at the IPCPR 2016. 

Tripp talks to Rene Castaneda. Rene talks about the La Libertad, the oldest brand in the Villiger portfolio. The Sandoro Connecticut, Claro, and Maduro. Rene also talks about the latest Villiger offering, the La Flor De YnClan, which has been brought back in a Robusto, Torpedo, and Churchill vitola. It incorporates tobacco that is at least 5 years of age. The Villiger 1888 was on display, released at the IPCPR 2016.

IPCPR 2017 Las Vegas - Villiger Cigars with Rene Castaneda 

Robert Caldwell

Tripp interviews Robert Caldwell about the new shit, The Hit and Run, a joint effort with Matt Booth. Robert also talks about the tri-llaboration between Robert, Matt and AJ Fernandez available for distribution in September, which should be menagical. 

Tripp interviews Robert Caldwell about the new shit, The Hit and Run, a joint effort with Matt Booth. Robert also talks about the tri-llaboration between Robert, Matt and AJ Fernandez available for distribution in September, which should be menagical.

IPCPR 2017 Las Vegas - Caldwell Cigar Company with Robert Caldwell

Jose Blanco

Trip interviews Jose Blanco of EP Carrillo. Jose talks about the 2016 packaging redesign across the brand. Jose talks about the return of the Elencos Don Rubino line. The Encore release should be widely available in early 2018. 

Trip interviews Jose Blanco of EP Carrillo. Jose talks about the 2016 packaging redesign across the brand. Jose talks about the return of the Elencos Don Rubino line. The Encore release should be widely available in early 2018.

IPCPR 2017 Las Vegas - EP Carrillo with Jose Blanco

Francisco Almonte

Dominican Big Leaguer (DBL) introduces their new Amarelo Connecticut Shade line. They also introduced their 42 count humidor with the DBL Maduro cigar for $370 MSRP. The Cigar Baseball Bat is now branded for all MLB teams for $20 MSRP. 

Dominican Big Leaguer (DBL) introduces their new Amarelo Connecticut Shade line. They also introduced their 42 count humidor with the DBL Maduro cigar for $370 MSRP. The Cigar Baseball Bat is now branded for all MLB teams for $20 MSRP.

IPCPR 2017 Las Vegas - Dominican Big Leaguer (DBL) Cigars with Francisco Almonte

Omar de Frias

Tripp sits down with a very busy Omar de Frias talks about the new celebratory cigar, the Fratello Navetta. Omar also talks about the surprise front page article in the Washington Post.

Tripp sits down with a very busy Omar de Frias talks about the new celebratory cigar, the Fratello Navetta. Omar also talks about the surprise front page article in the Washington Post.

IPCPR 2017 Las Vegas - Fratello with Omar de Frias

Terence Reilly

Quesada Cigars

Tripp interviews Terence Reilly of Quesada Cigars. Terence talks about the core lines, the Casa Magna, the Fonseca and the Quesada cigars. Terence also talks about the latest incarnation of the Quesada Oktoberfest. 

Tripp interviews Terence Reilly of Quesada Cigars. Terence talks about the core lines, the Casa Magna, the Fonseca and the Quesada cigars. Terence also talks about the latest incarnation of the Quesada Oktoberfest.

IPCPR 2017 Las Vegas - Quesada Cigars with Terence Reilly

Fred Rewey

Tripp interviews Fred Rewey who talks about the Five Year Aged Collection celebrating the Fifth Anniversary of Nomad Cigar Company. The Classic Line, a Dominican cigar, which was the companies initial release. The Navigator, and Vagabond in round torpedo and short perfecto vitolas for a roughly 200 box run. The Martial Law is now available for wide distribution. The Fin de los Mundos, translated to End of the Worlds, is also now available for additional distribution. 

Tripp interviews Fred Rewey who talks about the Five Year Aged Collection celebrating the Fifth Anniversary of Nomad Cigar Company. The Classic Line, a Dominican cigar, which was the companies initial release. The Navigator, and Vagabond in round torpedo and short perfecto vitolas for a roughly 200 box run. The Martial Law is now available for wide distribution. The Fin de los Mundos, translated to End of the Worlds, is also now available for additional distribution.

IPCPR 2017 Las Vegas - Fred Rewey with Nomad Cigar Company 

Tripp sits down with Dean Parsons of Epic Cigars. Dean introduces the Smoking Shields a special blended cigar for the Smoking Shields non-profit organization. Dean talks about the Project E, the San Andres Maduro wrapper with a smokeable band. The Maduro Fuerte which is an extension to the existing Maduro line. The La Rubia had widespread distribution at the end of 2016, introducing a Connecticut Shade wrapped cigar. 

Tripp sits down with Dean Parsons of Epic Cigars. Dean introduces the Smoking Shields a special blended cigar for the Smoking Shields non-profit organization. Dean talks about the Project E, the San Andres Maduro wrapper with a smokeable band. The Maduro Fuerte which is an extension to the existing Maduro line. The La Rubia had widespread distribution at the end of 2016, introducing a Connecticut Shade wrapped cigar.

IPCPR 2017 Las Vegas - Epic Cigars with Dean Parsons

Justin Andrews

Tripp talks to Justin Andrews about the Diesel Grind, the most full bodied and full flavoured cigar in the General Cigar Company portfolio specifically for Brick &amp; Mortar stores. It features a Habano wrapper and a three region blend for the fillers. 

Tripp talks to Justin Andrews about the Diesel Grind, the most full bodied and full flavoured cigar in the General Cigar Company portfolio specifically for Brick &amp; Mortar stores. It features a Habano wrapper and a three region blend for the fillers.

IPCPR 2017 Las Vegas - Diesel with Justin Andrews

David Blanco

Tripp talks to David Blanco of Blanco Cigar Company. David talks about the Blanco Nine, now with a lancero vitola. The Primos Estates Selection which was voted best value cigar of the year. Liga Exclusiva de Familia Connecticut Shade, and the follow up Pennsylvania Broadleaf maduro version. 

Tripp talks to David Blanco of Blanco Cigar Company. David talks about the Blanco Nine, now with a lancero vitola. The Primos Estates Selection which was voted best value cigar of the year. Liga Exclusiva de Familia Connecticut Shade, and the follow up Pennsylvania Broadleaf maduro version.

IPCPR 2017 Las Vegas - Blanco Cigar Company with David Blanco

Mike Szczepankewicz

Mike explains how and why the two core Powstanie blends, Habano, and Broadleaf came to fruition. Powstanie is also introducing an Imperial Stout beer that was designed to pair with the Powstanie Habano. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel http://www.youtube.com/user/cigarfederation?sub_confirmation=1 SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast through iTunes https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cigar-federation/id718340445?mt=2 SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast through Google Play https://play.google.com/music/m/Ixoykbze232kunykqe6zufxib3u?t=Cigar_Federation VISIT Cigar Federation for the LATEST in cigar news, reviews, content http://cigarfederation.com/ CONNECT to us on SOCIAL MEDIA Google+ → https://plus.google.com/u/0/+Cigarfederation1/ Twitter → https://twitter.com/cigarfederation Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/cigarfederation/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/cigarfederation/

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IPCPR 2017 Las Vegas - Mike Szczepankewicz of Powstanie Cigars

Jeff Borysiewicz

Tripp and Surgeon sit down with Jeff Borysiewicz to talk about his Florida tobacco farm. Jeff anwers audience questions, talks about his history in retail and the Corona Cigar Co. stores.

Tripp and Surgeon sit down with Jeff Borysiewicz to talk about his Florida tobacco farm. Jeff anwers audience questions, talks about his history in retail and the Corona Cigar Co. stores.

CigarChat Episode 258 - Jeff Borysiewicz Corona Cigar Company and Florida Sun Grown

Santana Diaz

Tripp talks with Santana in the D'Crossier booth about some new packaging launched at the IPCPR and the move to the Dominican Republic for production. The Selection 512 available in sealed cans has been revamped with an updated color scheme and printing. The binder tobacco also gets updated from Costa Rican Sumatra to Piloto Cubano from the DR, available for wide distribution in September. Santana also announces the Selection 512 Maduro available in a brown tin with an updated band, and a new blend featuring a San Andres Negro wrapper. The Golden Blend from 2009 is back with 3 new vitolas.

Tripp talks with Santana in the D'Crossier booth about some new packaging launched at the IPCPR and the move to the Dominican Republic for production. The Selection 512 available in sealed cans has been revamped with an updated color scheme and printing. The binder tobacco also gets updated from Costa Rican Sumatra to Piloto Cubano from the DR, available for wide distribution in September. Santana also announces the Selection 512 Maduro available in a brown tin with an updated band, and a new blend featuring a San Andres Negro wrapper. The Golden Blend from 2009 is back with 3 new vitolas.

IPCPR 2017 Las Vegas - D'Crossier with Santana Diaz

Steve Abbott

Tripp interviews Steve Abbott, brand manager of Macanudo for General Cigar Company. Steve talks about the Macanudo Orange, White, and Black lines.

Tripp interviews Steve Abbott, brand manager of Macanudo for General Cigar Company. Steve talks about the Macanudo Orange, White, and Black lines.

IPCPR 2017 Las Vegas - Macanudo with Steve Abbott

Tony Bellato

Tripp talks to Tony Bellato about his new packaging and band redesign for the La Barba. Tony also talks about his Viva La Vida wine. 

Tripp talks to Tony Bellato about his new packaging and band redesign for the La Barba. Tony also talks about his Viva La Vida wine.

IPCPR 2017 Las Vegas - La Barba with Tony Bellato

Eddy Guerra

Gurkha Cigars

Tripp sits down with Eddy Guerra of Gurkha Cigars. Many of the products showcased at the IPCPR were vintage products being brought back into the market. The Cellar Reserve 12 and 15 available now in tubos, and 3 count boxes. The Royal Challenge is now available in tubos as well. The 10th Anniversary available as a 1,000 numbered humidor release, each containing 50 cigars, with production out of the new factory in Nicaragua. It will be available as a 6x52 parajeo shape. The Havana Legenda also returns, available in 4 sizes with an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. The Masters Select OVB (Original Vintage Blend) gets a re-release as well, with the original blend, and original box design. Inventory was located of the Aged Cabinet Selection, which originally was limited, and will released in 3,000 boxes as a robusto vitola only. 

Tripp sits down with Eddy Guerra of Gurkha Cigars. Many of the products showcased at the IPCPR were vintage products being brought back into the market. The Cellar Reserve 12 and 15 available now in tubos, and 3 count boxes. The Royal Challenge is now available in tubos as well. The 10th Anniversary available as a 1,000 numbered humidor release, each containing 50 cigars, with production out of the new factory in Nicaragua. It will be available as a 6x52 parajeo shape. The Havana Legenda also returns, available in 4 sizes with an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. The Masters Select OVB (Original Vintage Blend) gets a re-release as well, with the original blend, and original box design. Inventory was located of the Aged Cabinet Selection, which originally was limited, and will released in 3,000 boxes as a robusto vitola only.

IPCPR 2017 Las Vegas - Gurkha Cigars with Eddy Guerra

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