Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge

Hooten Young - Midnight Hammer

Mon, 25 May 2026 23:49:27 -0400

Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Hooten Young Midnight Hammer and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, and a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with Larrikin Single Barrel bourbon. We'll talk about honoring memories, when a brand truly carries its veteran-owned identity with purpose, and how even short lived moments can last a lifetime.

Opus X Dubai 2020 - Viento d'Amor

Mon, 18 May 2026 23:29:22 -0400

Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Opus X Dubai Viento d'Amor and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, and a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with Desnuda Anejo tequila. We'll talk about the importance of commemorating hard-won journeys, sharing victories with people who understand what it took to get there, and how luxury speaks in restraint.

Joya de Nicaragua: Cinco Décadas - Diadema

Mon, 11 May 2026 22:34:57 -0400

Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Joya de Nicaragua Cinco Decadas and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, and a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with Cooper & Thief Pinot Noir 2021. We'll talk about the importance of slowing down, share some ideas for the lounge, and dabble in the unfamiliar for me - wine.

EGM Cigars: Maduro Rios

Mon, 04 May 2026 23:59:22 -0400

Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the EGM Maduro Rios and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, and a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with R.L. Seale's 12yr aged Barbadian style rum. We'll explore new cigar companies, wonderful lounges, and the flavors of broadleaf.

Selected Tobacco: Alfonso Anejo No. 4

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:38:46 -0400

Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Selected Tobacco: Alfonso Anejo No. 4 and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, and a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Lagrimas Reposado, La Loma 2024 harvest, tequila. We'll explore overcoming burnout, enjoying the journey and side-quests of life, and rekindling hobbies and passions.

Selected Tobacco: Atabey Black

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:17:44 -0400

Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Selected Tobacco: Atabey Black and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, and a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Redbreast 12yr Irish Whiskey. We'll explore the fun of trying new things, friendships within the cigar world, and the joy of matching cigars to a moment.

Crowned Heads: Las Calaveras - Decimo Aniversario

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 22:07:19 -0400

Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Crowned Heads: Las Calaveras - Decimo Aniversario and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, and a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Siete Leguas D'Antaño Extra Anejo. We'll delve deeper into limited releases, boutique craftsmanship, and the joy of pairing different drinks with each third of a cigar blended with intention.

Davidoff: Colorado Claro - Special T

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:24:56 -0400

Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Davidoff: Colorado Claro - Special T and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, and a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Nikka Coffey Grain Japanese Whisky. We'll ground ourselves in the appreciation of construction, consistency, and a bit of control in this chaotic world as we enjoy the craft of cigars.

Klaro Cigars: Mission Zero

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:57:58 -0500

Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Klaro Cigars: Mission Zero and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, and a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Remy Martin 1738 Cognac. We'll explore the world of new blends, Honduran tobacco, and a quick brief on cigar construction. If you're here to conquer the final frontier of Honduran tobacco, prepare for launch.

Principle Cigars: Time to Burn - Maduro

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 21:55:57 -0500

Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Principle Cigars: Time to Burn - Maduro and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, and a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Glenmorangie Signet. We'll explore how this cigar speaks to presence, gratitude, and the moments we choose to burn with intention. If you're here for a deeper appreciation of time well spent, settle in.

Opus X "Heaven and Earth" Rare Black Torpedo

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 23:26:05 -0500

Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Opus X rare Black Torpedo and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Casa Maestri - Reposado. As well as a deeper dive in to the importance of enjoying ones hobbies and passions, an appreciation of great friends, and stepping outside of ones wheelhouse and trying new flavors.

Tobacconist of Greenwich: Rare Finds 1011-42

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:16:27 -0500

Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Tobacconist of Greenwich: Rare Finds 1011-42 and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Tears of Llorona Extra Anejo. As well as some small facts about the Kelner family, the joys of using cigars as a time to reminisce, and stepping in to the world of tequila as a bourbon or scotch fan.

Principle Cigars: Aviator Envoi (Night Flight)

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 22:52:53 -0500

Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Principle Cigars: Aviator series Envoi Night Flight and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Yellow Spot 12yr Irish Whiskey. As well as some great information on Principle Cigars, boutique brands, and the bridge between maduro sweetness and maduro strength.

Foundation Cigars: 10yr Anniversary

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 21:07:07 -0500

Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Foundation Cigars 10yr Anniversary and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Jefferson's Reserve Old Rum Cask Finish. As well as some great information on broadleaf, the influence of terroir, and lightly covering the art of being a cigar sommelier.

Opus X El Trece Magistral 13

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 19:14:56 -0500

Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the OpusX El Trece Magistral 13 and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Angels Envy Triple Oak. As well as some great information on tobacco farming science, blending, fermentation, and lightly covering cigar aging.

Opus X Templo de Oro Cigar

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 21:52:04 -0500

Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the OpusX Templo De Oro and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, a more in-depth conversation through my Four Pillars of Flavor, and pairings that make this cigar really shine. Along the way, we’ll talk about true Cigar Lounge vs Shop feel.

Opus X La Sociedad Cigar

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:13:06 -0500

Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the OpusX La Sociedad and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, a quick walk through my Four Pillars of Flavor, and pairings that make this cigar really shine. Along the way, we’ll talk some aging and storage tips.