Much like an archaeologist digs and hunts for gems, on Album Archaeology we dig deep into an album. We examine each of the tracks of Songs from the Big Chair looking at the music, lyrics, and stories behind this album.

• Episode 193 Playlist

Much like an archaeologist digs and hunts for gems, on Album Archaeology we dig deep into an album. We examine each of the tracks of Songs from the Big Chair looking at the music, lyrics, and stories behind this album.

• Episode 193 Playlist

The blend is formulated as a single-origin Nicaraguan puro. The exterior features a dark Nicaraguan Broadleaf wrapper leaf. Beneath the wrapper, the internal blend incorporates a Nicaraguan binder along with Nicaraguan long-filler tobaccos. Manufacturing for the 601 La Bomba Warhead 12 is handled in Ocotal, Nicaragua, at the San Lotano Factory,  operated by AJ Fernandez.  

• Vitola:  Gordo
• Size:  6 1/8 x 58
• Wrapper:  Nicaraguan Broadleaf
• Binder: Nicaraguan
• Filler:  Nicaraguan
• Country of Origin:  Nicaragua
• Factory:  San Lotano Factory in Ocotal, Nicaragua
• MSRP:  $15.00

The blend is formulated as a single-origin Nicaraguan puro. The exterior features a dark Nicaraguan Broadleaf wrapper leaf. Beneath the wrapper, the internal blend incorporates a Nicaraguan binder along with Nicaraguan long-filler tobaccos. Manufacturing for the 601 La Bomba Warhead 12 is handled in Ocotal, Nicaragua, at the San Lotano Factory,  operated by AJ Fernandez.  

• Vitola:  Gordo
• Size:  6 1/8 x 58
• Wrapper:  Nicaraguan Broadleaf
• Binder: Nicaraguan
• Filler:  Nicaraguan
• Country of Origin:  Nicaragua
• Factory:  San Lotano Factory in Ocotal, Nicaragua
• MSRP:  $15.00

It’s very simple, much like putting together a fantasy football team, we put together a roster for a band. There are four categories we will draft members for:

• Rock Band
• All-Female Band
• Funk/Disco Band
• Wildcard Band – anything goes

On this show, Dave smokes the Black Works Studio Boondock while Coop smokes the La Aurora Family Creed Perseverancia

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 192 Playlist

It’s very simple, much like putting together a fantasy football team, we put together a roster for a band. There are four categories we will draft members for:

• Rock Band
• All-Female Band
• Funk/Disco Band
• Wildcard Band – anything goes

On this show, Dave smokes the Black Works Studio Boondock while Coop smokes the La Aurora Family Creed Perseverancia

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 192 Playlist

Aaron is a brand owner, a lounge owner, and also has ties to both the culinary arts and music. Tonight we will dive into Aaron’s world and learn about his journey and his brand. Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

Aaron is a brand owner, a lounge owner, and also has ties to both the culinary arts and music. Tonight we will dive into Aaron’s world and learn about his journey and his brand. Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

The Padron 3000 is a classic cigar that has been around for decades and has been one of the best-selling cigars on the market. Part of the iconic Padrón Series—often referred to as the “Thousand Series”—it holds a distinct place in cigar history as the benchmark for quality, consistency, and value in Nicaraguan tobacco.  The Thousand Series was intended to be an accessible, premium daily smoke priced far below its competition without sacrificing flavor or construction.  Join us as we revisit this classic cigar.

The Padron 3000 is a classic cigar that has been around for decades and has been one of the best-selling cigars on the market. Part of the iconic Padrón Series—often referred to as the “Thousand Series”—it holds a distinct place in cigar history as the benchmark for quality, consistency, and value in Nicaraguan tobacco.  The Thousand Series was intended to be an accessible, premium daily smoke priced far below its competition without sacrificing flavor or construction.  Join us as we revisit this classic cigar.

Back in June, Coop attended the Tobacconist of Greenwich The Titans of Tobacco event. This brought together six leading factions/families in the cigar industry to raise money for Cigar Rights of America. These families were: Padrón, Fuente, Gomez, Melillo, Kelner, and Diaz.  However there are many other families out there. Tonight, Bear and Coop assemble their own roster for a fantasy event – we include the families selected, the cigars they would bring, the location of the event, and the cause.

Plus we will have our Artesano de Tobacco Under the Sea, Lure/Valcari Tall Tales Segment, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and Altadis USA Great Things are Happening segments

Back in June, Coop attended the Tobacconist of Greenwich The Titans of Tobacco event. This brought together six leading factions/families in the cigar industry to raise money for Cigar Rights of America. These families were: Padrón, Fuente, Gomez, Melillo, Kelner, and Diaz.  However there are many other families out there. Tonight, Bear and Coop assemble their own roster for a fantasy event – we include the families selected, the cigars they would bring, the location of the event, and the cause.

Plus we will have our Artesano de Tobacco Under the Sea, Lure/Valcari Tall Tales Segment, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and Altadis USA Great Things are Happening segments

As many know, J.C. Newman is a company that proudly ties itself to its history and the history of the United States. This year, the United States is celebrating its 250th anniversary as a nation. There are many America 250 celebrations, and J.C. Newman is right at the center of it. We will discuss this with Drew and also talk about Drew’s unique vision for his family business in the future.

As many know, J.C. Newman is a company that proudly ties itself to its history and the history of the United States. This year, the United States is celebrating its 250th anniversary as a nation. There are many America 250 celebrations, and J.C. Newman is right at the center of it. We will discuss this with Drew and also talk about Drew’s unique vision for his family business in the future.

On this show, Dave and Coop smoke the CAO America 250 cigar.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 191 Playlist

On this show, Dave and Coop smoke the CAO America 250 cigar.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 191 Playlist

Inspired by the intricate balance of classical compositions, Nodal designed the Concerto to mimic a solo instrument playing alongside a grand orchestra. The “soloist” here is a stunning, exclusive hybrid Criollo ’98 wrapper grown on Fernandez’s Finca La Lilia farm. Underneath, AJ Fernandez orchestrated a blend of deeply aged Nicaraguan tobaccos—some resting for nearly 12 years—to create a complex flavor.

• Wrapper: Nicaraguan Criollo Hybrid (Finca La Lilia)

• Binder: Nicaraguan

• Filler: Nicaraguan

• Country of Origin: Nicaragua

• Factory: AJ Fernandez (Factory not specified)

• Vitola: Toro 

• Size: 6 x 52

Inspired by the intricate balance of classical compositions, Nodal designed the Concerto to mimic a solo instrument playing alongside a grand orchestra. The “soloist” here is a stunning, exclusive hybrid Criollo ’98 wrapper grown on Fernandez’s Finca La Lilia farm. Underneath, AJ Fernandez orchestrated a blend of deeply aged Nicaraguan tobaccos—some resting for nearly 12 years—to create a complex flavor.

• Wrapper: Nicaraguan Criollo Hybrid (Finca La Lilia)

• Binder: Nicaraguan

• Filler: Nicaraguan

• Country of Origin: Nicaragua

• Factory: AJ Fernandez (Factory not specified)

• Vitola: Toro

• Size: 6 x 52

Whether or not its Great Things are Happening Here or The Best is Yet to Come, Rafael always will have some of the amazing products he is spearheading. We will talk about this and a whole lot more.

Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments. The Live True segment will be custom made for Rafael to talk about World Cup Cuisine!

Whether or not its Great Things are Happening Here or The Best is Yet to Come, Rafael always will have some of the amazing products he is spearheading. We will talk about this and a whole lot more.

Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments. The Live True segment will be custom made for Rafael to talk about World Cup Cuisine!

• Wrapper: San Andrés, Mexico
• Binder: Ecuadorian Habano
• Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan
• Country of Origin: Nicaragua
• Factory: Fabrica de Tabacos Nica Sueño S.A.
• Vitola:  Corona Gorda
• Size:  5 1/2 x 46
• MSRP:  $13.50

The Corona Gorda size was added later in 2026.  Coop reviewed the robusto size here.

• Wrapper: San Andrés, Mexico
• Binder: Ecuadorian Habano
• Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan
• Country of Origin: Nicaragua
• Factory: Fabrica de Tabacos Nica Sueño S.A.
• Vitola:  Corona Gorda
• Size:  5 1/2 x 46
• MSRP:  $13.50

Tonight we will dive into various cigar companies looking at their strengths and areas they can improve in. This will be a most interesting discussion for sure.

Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

Tonight we will dive into various cigar companies looking at their strengths and areas they can improve in. This will be a most interesting discussion for sure.

Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

Sometimes when we first hit a song, it just does connect with us. But sometimes over a period of time the song grows on us, and to our surprise it finds its way to our playlists. Tonight Dave, Coop, and Alex discuss songs that did that for them.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 190 Playlist

Sometimes when we first hit a song, it just does connect with us. But sometimes over a period of time the song grows on us, and to our surprise it finds its way to our playlists. Tonight Dave, Coop, and Alex discuss songs that did that for them.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 190 Playlist

Don Emmanuel was born in São Paulo, Brazil. His passion was ignited early, inspired by his grandmother’s work with Suerdieck, once the largest cigar brand in Brazil. Over the course of two decades, his fascination evolved into mastery: he became the highest-scoring Master Cigar Sommelier in the world, as recognized by the International Association of Cigar Sommeliers (IACS), and has since led master classes and pairing events around the globe, including at InterTabac, the world’s largest tobacco fair.

Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

Don Emmanuel was born in São Paulo, Brazil. His passion was ignited early, inspired by his grandmother’s work with Suerdieck, once the largest cigar brand in Brazil. Over the course of two decades, his fascination evolved into mastery: he became the highest-scoring Master Cigar Sommelier in the world, as recognized by the International Association of Cigar Sommeliers (IACS), and has since led master classes and pairing events around the globe, including at InterTabac, the world’s largest tobacco fair.

Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

Dave and Coop present songs where each has a them tied in with America or the United States from a historical or cultural standpoint.

Dave smokes the Drew Estate Kentucky Fire Cured Chunky while Coop smokes the United Firecracker Maduro.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 189 Playlist

Dave and Coop present songs where each has a them tied in with America or the United States from a historical or cultural standpoint.

Dave smokes the Drew Estate Kentucky Fire Cured Chunky while Coop smokes the United Firecracker Maduro.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 189 Playlist

Plus we will have our Artesano de Tobacco Under the Sea, Lure/Valcari Tall Tales Segment, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and Altadis USA Great Things are Happening segments

Plus we will have our Artesano de Tobacco Under the Sea, Lure/Valcari Tall Tales Segment, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and Altadis USA Great Things are Happening segments

The Mount Rushmore Concept is something Cigar Coop was one of the first to do in Cigar Media. It has and continues to be a staple on Prime Time Special Edition. Tonight, Dave and Coop pick six categories and put who belongs on Mount Rushmore in each category. There are only four spots per category.

The Mount Rushmore Concept is something Cigar Coop was one of the first to do in Cigar Media. It has and continues to be a staple on Prime Time Special Edition. Tonight, Dave and Coop pick six categories and put who belongs on Mount Rushmore in each category. There are only four spots per category.

Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

Plus we will have our Artesano de Tobacco Under the Sea, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and Altadis USA Great Things are Happening segments. We also debut our Lure/Valcari “Tall Tales” segment.

Plus we will have our Artesano de Tobacco Under the Sea, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and Altadis USA Great Things are Happening segments. We also debut our Lure/Valcari “Tall Tales” segment.

M by Macanudo is a series of flavored cigars produced by General Cigar. One of the offerings, the M by Macanudo Myers’s Rum, is infused with the flavors of Myers’s Rum. Both Macanudo and Myers’s Rum share a Jamaican heritage; the original Macanudo cigars were made in Jamaica, while Myers’s Rum is a well-known Jamaican brand.

M by Macanudo is a series of flavored cigars produced by General Cigar. One of the offerings, the M by Macanudo Myers’s Rum, is infused with the flavors of Myers’s Rum. Both Macanudo and Myers’s Rum share a Jamaican heritage; the original Macanudo cigars were made in Jamaica, while Myers’s Rum is a well-known Jamaican brand.

Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

In 2025, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust (DTT): released a couple of samplers: Essentials and Deep Cuts.  The "Essentials" represent the popular, must-smoke cigars in the DTT portfolio. Meanwhile Deep Cuts represent DTT Master Ligador Steve Saka's absolute favorite cigars (which might be deeper, less popular ones) in the portfolio that he smokes. Analogously Coop and Dave will build their own playlists inspired by this concept. Tonight's episode was inspired by the Deep Cuts sampler. Coop and Dave each select 8 artists and then pick some of their favorite deep cut songs from each artist.  The Essentials Playlist was done on Prime Time Jukebox Episode 187.

In addition, there will be Music News, Cigar News, Developing Palates' Review of the Week, and Dave's New Music 45.

On this show the boys light up cigars from the Deep Cuts Sampler: Dave lights up Sobremesa Solita Red while Coop smokes a pre-release of the Mi Querida Black PapaSaka.

• Episode 188 Playlist

In 2025, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust (DTT): released a couple of samplers: Essentials and Deep Cuts.  The "Essentials" represent the popular, must-smoke cigars in the DTT portfolio. Meanwhile Deep Cuts represent DTT Master Ligador Steve Saka's absolute favorite cigars (which might be deeper, less popular ones) in the portfolio that he smokes. Analogously Coop and Dave will build their own playlists inspired by this concept. Tonight's episode was inspired by the Deep Cuts sampler. Coop and Dave each select 8 artists and then pick some of their favorite deep cut songs from each artist.  The Essentials Playlist was done on Prime Time Jukebox Episode 187.

In addition, there will be Music News, Cigar News, Developing Palates' Review of the Week, and Dave's New Music 45.

On this show the boys light up cigars from the Deep Cuts Sampler: Dave lights up Sobremesa Solita Red while Coop smokes a pre-release of the Mi Querida Black PapaSaka.

• Episode 188 Playlist

Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

In 2025, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust (DTT): released a couple of samplers: Essentials and Deep Cuts.  The “Essentials” represent the popular, must-smoke cigars in the DTT portfolio. Meanwhile Deep Cuts represent DTT Master Ligador Steve Saka’s absolute favorite cigars (which might be deeper, less popular ones) in the portfolio that he smokes. Analogously Coop and Dave will build their own playlists inspired by this concept. Tonight’s episode was inspired by the Essentials sampler. Coop and Dave each select 8 artists and then pick some of the “essential” songs that you must hear from that artist.  The Deep Cuts Playlists will be done on a future show.

In addition, there will be Music News, Cigar News, Developing Palates’ Review of the Week, and Dave’s New Music 45

On this show the boys light up cigars from the Essentials Sampler: Dave lights up Mi Querida Triqui Traca 652 while Coop smokes a pre-release of the Mi Querida (Blue) Ancho Largo.

As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 187 Playlist

In 2025, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust (DTT): released a couple of samplers: Essentials and Deep Cuts.  The “Essentials” represent the popular, must-smoke cigars in the DTT portfolio. Meanwhile Deep Cuts represent DTT Master Ligador Steve Saka’s absolute favorite cigars (which might be deeper, less popular ones) in the portfolio that he smokes. Analogously Coop and Dave will build their own playlists inspired by this concept. Tonight’s episode was inspired by the Essentials sampler. Coop and Dave each select 8 artists and then pick some of the “essential” songs that you must hear from that artist.  The Deep Cuts Playlists will be done on a future show.

In addition, there will be Music News, Cigar News, Developing Palates’ Review of the Week, and Dave’s New Music 45

On this show the boys light up cigars from the Essentials Sampler: Dave lights up Mi Querida Triqui Traca 652 while Coop smokes a pre-release of the Mi Querida (Blue) Ancho Largo.

As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 187 Playlist

Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

The concept is very simple. We simply look at contemporary music stars who are not only moms, but any caregiver who identifies as a woman and is in music. This can be a biological mom, an auntie who raised some kids, adopted children, etc.

On this show, Dave lights up Lure Cigars' The Last Cast 2025 while Coop smokes a pre-release of the Espinosa 601 La Bomba Warhead 12.

As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 186 Playlist

The concept is very simple. We simply look at contemporary music stars who are not only moms, but any caregiver who identifies as a woman and is in music. This can be a biological mom, an auntie who raised some kids, adopted children, etc.

On this show, Dave lights up Lure Cigars' The Last Cast 2025 while Coop smokes a pre-release of the Espinosa 601 La Bomba Warhead 12.

As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 186 Playlist

Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

Beacon Farms The Movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksWlc4bEXXs

Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

Beacon Farms The Movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksWlc4bEXXs

• Wrapper: Brazilian Mata Fina
• Binder: San Andrés Negro (México)
• Filler: Nicaragua
• Country of Origin: Nicaragua
• Factory: Fabrica de Micallef
• Vitola:  Robusto
• Size:  5 x 52
• MSRP:  $8.00

• Wrapper: Brazilian Mata Fina
• Binder: San Andrés Negro (México)
• Filler: Nicaragua
• Country of Origin: Nicaragua
• Factory: Fabrica de Micallef
• Vitola:  Robusto
• Size:  5 x 52
• MSRP:  $8.00

Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

Beacon Farms The Movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksWlc4bEXXs

Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

Beacon Farms The Movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksWlc4bEXXs

We will talk about the cigars, the companies, the booths, and some of the packaging. Plus we will dive into many of the intangibles which is the PCA Trade Show.

Plus we will have our Artesano de Tobacco Under the Sea, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and Altadis USA Great Things are Happening segments. 

We will talk about the cigars, the companies, the booths, and some of the packaging. Plus we will dive into many of the intangibles which is the PCA Trade Show.

Plus we will have our Artesano de Tobacco Under the Sea, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and Altadis USA Great Things are Happening segments. 

Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

Dave Burck started the Dedications Show on Cigar Jukebox. Each year, listeners could submit a dedication song to honor a loved one or someone special who has passed away. Since we launched Prime Time Jukebox, we have included the Dedications Show every year.

A tradition on the Dedications Show is to light up a Las Calaveras Cigar by Crowned Heads. Las Calaveras is an annual limited edition cigar that pays homage to those who have passed away over the past year. As opposed to being a mournful symbol, it is intended to celebrate those lives and remembrances of those who are no longer with us. We will smoke the Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2025.

Tune in to the premiere Prime Time Jukebox Episode 185 on YouTube on Monday, 4/27/25 at 8pm ET. The show will also be posted on the Cigar Coop Facebook Live page.

As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 185 Playlist

Dave Burck started the Dedications Show on Cigar Jukebox. Each year, listeners could submit a dedication song to honor a loved one or someone special who has passed away. Since we launched Prime Time Jukebox, we have included the Dedications Show every year.

A tradition on the Dedications Show is to light up a Las Calaveras Cigar by Crowned Heads. Las Calaveras is an annual limited edition cigar that pays homage to those who have passed away over the past year. As opposed to being a mournful symbol, it is intended to celebrate those lives and remembrances of those who are no longer with us. We will smoke the Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2025.

Tune in to the premiere Prime Time Jukebox Episode 185 on YouTube on Monday, 4/27/25 at 8pm ET. The show will also be posted on the Cigar Coop Facebook Live page.

As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 185 Playlist

We are scheduling two shows over the next two weeks.

Day 1 – April 2, 2026: 9pm ET  Day 2 –  April 9, 2026: 9pm ET

Day Two  (4/9/26) Lineup:

• Nicholas Perdomo III, Perdomo Cigars
• Rafael Nodal, Tabacalera USA
• Sebastien Decoppet/Brian Motola, Cavalier Genève
• Jonathan Carney, Hooten Young
• Les Mann, ST Dupont
• James Brown, Oveja Negra Brands
• Luciano Meirelles, Luciano Cigars
• Enrique Seijas, Matilde Cigars
• Lou Cross, Lure Cigars
• Mo Maali, Patina Cigars
• Scott Haugh and Anthony Cantelmo, Cayman Cigar Company
• Oliver Nivaud, United Cigars
• Steve Saka, DTT

We are scheduling two shows over the next two weeks.

Day 1 – April 2, 2026: 9pm ET  Day 2 –  April 9, 2026: 9pm ET

Day Two  (4/9/26) Lineup:

• Nicholas Perdomo III, Perdomo Cigars
• Rafael Nodal, Tabacalera USA
• Sebastien Decoppet/Brian Motola, Cavalier Genève
• Jonathan Carney, Hooten Young
• Les Mann, ST Dupont
• James Brown, Oveja Negra Brands
• Luciano Meirelles, Luciano Cigars
• Enrique Seijas, Matilde Cigars
• Lou Cross, Lure Cigars
• Mo Maali, Patina Cigars
• Scott Haugh and Anthony Cantelmo, Cayman Cigar Company
• Oliver Nivaud, United Cigars
• Steve Saka, DTT

With the “Aging Experiment” Series, Bear and Coop smoke a cigar, smoke another cigar six months later, and a third cigar one year later. The idea is to see how the cigar responds to aging over a period of time. Today we are in the second leg of this experiment at the 6-8 month ppoint.

With the Chisel, this is iconic and signature size in the LFD portfolio and one that has special meaning to co-host Bear Duplisea.

Plus we will have our Artesano de Tobacco Under the Sea, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and Altadis USA Great Things are Happening segments. In the spirit of Dave Burck from Jukebox, Coop and Bear will go through some “now or never” companies for PCA.

With the “Aging Experiment” Series, Bear and Coop smoke a cigar, smoke another cigar six months later, and a third cigar one year later. The idea is to see how the cigar responds to aging over a period of time. Today we are in the second leg of this experiment at the 6-8 month ppoint.

With the Chisel, this is iconic and signature size in the LFD portfolio and one that has special meaning to co-host Bear Duplisea.

Plus we will have our Artesano de Tobacco Under the Sea, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and Altadis USA Great Things are Happening segments. In the spirit of Dave Burck from Jukebox, Coop and Bear will go through some “now or never” companies for PCA.

We are scheduling two shows over the next two weeks.

Day 1 – April 2, 2026: 9pm ET Day 2 – April 9, 2026: 9pm ET

Day One (4/2/26) Lineup:

• Hector Alfonso, Espinosa Cigars
• Alex Weghorn, Davidoff
• Casey Haugen, Crux Cigars
• Terence Reilly, Aganorsa Leaf
• Miguel Schoedel, Crowned Heads/Oz
• Laurel Tilley, AJ Fernandez
• Michael Cappellini, Toscano
• Litto Gomez Jr/Eddy Guerra, LFD
• Ariana & Andrea Eiroa, JRE Tobacco Co.
• Miguel Schoedel, Crowned Heads/Oz
• Daniel Lance, Tabacalera Familia Disla

We are scheduling two shows over the next two weeks.

Day 1 – April 2, 2026: 9pm ET Day 2 – April 9, 2026: 9pm ET

Day One (4/2/26) Lineup:

• Hector Alfonso, Espinosa Cigars
• Alex Weghorn, Davidoff
• Casey Haugen, Crux Cigars
• Terence Reilly, Aganorsa Leaf
• Miguel Schoedel, Crowned Heads/Oz
• Laurel Tilley, AJ Fernandez
• Michael Cappellini, Toscano
• Litto Gomez Jr/Eddy Guerra, LFD
• Ariana & Andrea Eiroa, JRE Tobacco Co.
• Miguel Schoedel, Crowned Heads/Oz
• Daniel Lance, Tabacalera Familia Disla

Last year, Pete Johnson introduced a cigar line for his musical friend Sextooth. It got us thinking, what cigars that other companies could make for other artists. In this fantasy scenario, Dave and Coop present their selections for who would make cigars for what artists.

In this episode, Dave smokes the Crowned Heads Thunder Kiss while Coop smokes the Villiger 1888 Gran Reserva Toro.

As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 184 Playlist

• Dedication Show
• Dash Crofts of Seals and Crofts, Duo Behind ’70s Smashes ‘Summer Breeze’ and ‘Diamond Girl,’ Dies at 87
• SZA Cover of Iris
• TLC, Salt N Pepa, and En Vogue on Tour

Last year, Pete Johnson introduced a cigar line for his musical friend Sextooth. It got us thinking, what cigars that other companies could make for other artists. In this fantasy scenario, Dave and Coop present their selections for who would make cigars for what artists.

In this episode, Dave smokes the Crowned Heads Thunder Kiss while Coop smokes the Villiger 1888 Gran Reserva Toro.

As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 184 Playlist

• Dedication Show
• Dash Crofts of Seals and Crofts, Duo Behind ’70s Smashes ‘Summer Breeze’ and ‘Diamond Girl,’ Dies at 87
• SZA Cover of Iris
• TLC, Salt N Pepa, and En Vogue on Tour

Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

In this episode, Dave smokes the ADVentura Barbarroja’s Invasion while Coop smokes the Avowed Cigars’ The Vow.

As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 183 Playlist

In this episode, Dave smokes the ADVentura Barbarroja’s Invasion while Coop smokes the Avowed Cigars’ The Vow.

As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 183 Playlist

Kevin is as creative as they come. He has come up with many innovations, whether in accessories, cigars, or cigar media. We will get into Kevin’s story and learn about how he built incredible brands in these areas.

Plus, we have our Artesano del Tobacco Under the Sea, Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments.

Kevin is as creative as they come. He has come up with many innovations, whether in accessories, cigars, or cigar media. We will get into Kevin’s story and learn about how he built incredible brands in these areas.

Plus, we have our Artesano del Tobacco Under the Sea, Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments.

Plus, we will have our FSG Steak Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

Plus, we will have our FSG Steak Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

“Continuing to build on the success of the Reserva Real family, the Profundo was developed to offer aficionados a new expression that reflects their evolving taste and growing appreciation for Nicaraguan tobaccos, while preserving the signature smoothness that defines the brand,” said Mariana Hinestrosa, Senior Brand Manager for Romeo y Julieta

Wrapper: Nicaraguan Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: AJ Fernandez (specific factory not disclosed) Vitola: Robusto MSRP: $11.25

Final Score: 89

“Continuing to build on the success of the Reserva Real family, the Profundo was developed to offer aficionados a new expression that reflects their evolving taste and growing appreciation for Nicaraguan tobaccos, while preserving the signature smoothness that defines the brand,” said Mariana Hinestrosa, Senior Brand Manager for Romeo y Julieta

Wrapper: Nicaraguan Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: AJ Fernandez (specific factory not disclosed) Vitola: Robusto MSRP: $11.25

Final Score: 89

Ceniza Fina, a new brand created by Sam and Rosie Lopez of Fine Ash Cigars, is getting set to launch. The new cigar line is being produced at Hostos Fernandez Quesada‘s Tabacalera La Isla in the Dominican Republic. The name Ceniza Fina is Spanish for Fine Ash.

Ceniza Fina, a new brand created by Sam and Rosie Lopez of Fine Ash Cigars, is getting set to launch. The new cigar line is being produced at Hostos Fernandez Quesada‘s Tabacalera La Isla in the Dominican Republic. The name Ceniza Fina is Spanish for Fine Ash.

This is a show that traces back to the beginnings of Prime Time Jukebox (Episode 1) After putting this show on hiatus, the 2026 class looked quite intriguing so we are bringing it back. You can decide how is in and who is out.

Plus we have music news (lots), cigar news, the Developing Palates Review of the week, and New Music 45.

As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Full Episode 182 Playlist

This is a show that traces back to the beginnings of Prime Time Jukebox (Episode 1) After putting this show on hiatus, the 2026 class looked quite intriguing so we are bringing it back. You can decide how is in and who is out.

Plus we have music news (lots), cigar news, the Developing Palates Review of the week, and New Music 45.

As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Full Episode 182 Playlist

There is always a lot of things happening at United Cigars and Selected Tobacco, and we will cover them tonight. Most recently there are some announcements around Nelson Alfonso’s new facility in Spain plus some new Firecrackers are on the horizon.

We will also have our FSG Beef, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa, and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segments.

There is always a lot of things happening at United Cigars and Selected Tobacco, and we will cover them tonight. Most recently there are some announcements around Nelson Alfonso’s new facility in Spain plus some new Firecrackers are on the horizon.

We will also have our FSG Beef, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa, and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segments.

After a successful career at Caldwell Cigar Company, five years ago McDonald struck out on his own and launched Wildfire. We will catch up with Jeremy and see where things are as he hits his five year anniversary.

Plus, we have our Artesano del Tobacco Under the Sea, Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments.

After a successful career at Caldwell Cigar Company, five years ago McDonald struck out on his own and launched Wildfire. We will catch up with Jeremy and see where things are as he hits his five year anniversary.

Plus, we have our Artesano del Tobacco Under the Sea, Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments.

For this show, since Dave smokes the Espinosa Comfortably Numb Vol 3 while Coop smokes a pre-release of the Espanola 30th Anniversary Maduro.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 181 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QdYw0hdBqpsJNJSrOk5yX?si=a78b9a6ea8b54055

For this show, since Dave smokes the Espinosa Comfortably Numb Vol 3 while Coop smokes a pre-release of the Espanola 30th Anniversary Maduro.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 181 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QdYw0hdBqpsJNJSrOk5yX?si=a78b9a6ea8b54055

Foundation Cigar has now heading into its second decade in business, and Nick has been at the forefront of some of the biggest releases in the past few years. We will catch up with Nick and recap his journey during that time.

Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

Foundation Cigar has now heading into its second decade in business, and Nick has been at the forefront of some of the biggest releases in the past few years. We will catch up with Nick and recap his journey during that time.

Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

Ten years ago, Coop and Carney launched the concept of doing a Cigar Coop in anticipation of The Big Game. This year we celebrate 10 years. Joined by Bear, the three will look back at the NFL Season and take a look at the game itself.

Plus, we have our Artesano del Tobacco Under the Sea, Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments.

Ten years ago, Coop and Carney launched the concept of doing a Cigar Coop in anticipation of The Big Game. This year we celebrate 10 years. Joined by Bear, the three will look back at the NFL Season and take a look at the game itself.

Plus, we have our Artesano del Tobacco Under the Sea, Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: 

• Episode 180 Playlist

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: 

• Episode 180 Playlist

With 2026 in full swing, it means that the annual Great Smoke Event is around the corner. What’s more special is that this is the 20th installment of this event. We will do a little pre-game into the event, and get Abe’s insights into some industry topics.

Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

With 2026 in full swing, it means that the annual Great Smoke Event is around the corner. What’s more special is that this is the 20th installment of this event. We will do a little pre-game into the event, and get Abe’s insights into some industry topics.

Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

While we've seen Hector on various Coop shows, he returns to the mothership show for the first time in over three years. In that period, there is plenty to talk about with Hector and Espinoca Cigars

Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

While we've seen Hector on various Coop shows, he returns to the mothership show for the first time in over three years. In that period, there is plenty to talk about with Hector and Espinoca Cigars

Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

On this show, Dave smokes the La Flor Dominicana La Nox and Coop smokes the Perdomo Legacy Shade-Grown.

• Episode 179 Playlist
• Dave's Top 50 Songs of 2025

• 2025 Top 50
• Dolly Parton Teams With Miley Cyrus, Reba McEntire, Queen Latifah & Lainey Wilson for 80th-Birthday Version of ‘Light of a Clear Blue Morning’
• Team Cigar Review: Drew Estate Nica Rustica Shade Toro - Developing Palates

On this show, Dave smokes the La Flor Dominicana La Nox and Coop smokes the Perdomo Legacy Shade-Grown.

• Episode 179 Playlist
• Dave's Top 50 Songs of 2025

• 2025 Top 50
• Dolly Parton Teams With Miley Cyrus, Reba McEntire, Queen Latifah & Lainey Wilson for 80th-Birthday Version of ‘Light of a Clear Blue Morning’
• Team Cigar Review: Drew Estate Nica Rustica Shade Toro - Developing Palates

Apostate Cigars is one of the more unique brands we have seen hit the cigar industry. Last year the company made headlines by joining the family of Oveja Negra Brands. We will talk with Brandon and Kendrick on the story of their brand and this new partnership.

Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

Apostate Cigars is one of the more unique brands we have seen hit the cigar industry. Last year the company made headlines by joining the family of Oveja Negra Brands. We will talk with Brandon and Kendrick on the story of their brand and this new partnership.

Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

Plus, we have our Artesano del Tobacco Under the Sea, Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments.

Plus, we have our Artesano del Tobacco Under the Sea, Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments.

On this show, Dave smokes the Viaje Vampire Dust while Coop smokes the Perdomo 30th Anniversary Maduro Robusto.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 178 Playlist
• Dave's Top 50 for 2025

On this show, Dave smokes the Viaje Vampire Dust while Coop smokes the Perdomo 30th Anniversary Maduro Robusto.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 178 Playlist
• Dave's Top 50 for 2025

This gives Perdomo back-to-back #1s, as last year the Perdomo 30th Anniversary Maduro Epicure captured the top spot.

Legacy is a project spearheaded by Nicholas Perdomo III, the son of Nick Perdomo Jr. Nicholas aimed to craft a cigar in tribute to his father’s 60th birthday. This endeavor would lead him to embark on one of the most ambitious projects in the history of Perdomo Cigars. At the core of this project is shade-grown tobacco cultivated from a proprietary hybrid seed.

Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-ywv

This gives Perdomo back-to-back #1s, as last year the Perdomo 30th Anniversary Maduro Epicure captured the top spot.

Legacy is a project spearheaded by Nicholas Perdomo III, the son of Nick Perdomo Jr. Nicholas aimed to craft a cigar in tribute to his father’s 60th birthday. This endeavor would lead him to embark on one of the most ambitious projects in the history of Perdomo Cigars. At the core of this project is shade-grown tobacco cultivated from a proprietary hybrid seed.

Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-ywv

The Knight Commander is a limited-edition cigar measuring 6 3/4 x 52 in a perfecto shape, belonging to the Foundation’s Tabernacle brand. The name “Tabernacle” refers to a biblical resting place for the Ark of the Covenant. According to legend, the Ark is said to be located in Ethiopia, which adds a rich narrative connection to The Knight Commander’s story.

Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-yws

The Knight Commander is a limited-edition cigar measuring 6 3/4 x 52 in a perfecto shape, belonging to the Foundation’s Tabernacle brand. The name “Tabernacle” refers to a biblical resting place for the Ark of the Covenant. According to legend, the Ark is said to be located in Ethiopia, which adds a rich narrative connection to The Knight Commander’s story.

Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-yws

The Aladino Cameroon Reserva is one of the more unique blends to hit the market. The cigar features 100% Honduran-grown Cameroon tobacco from the JRE Tobacco farm. One type of blend I don’t recall seeing anywhere is a 100% puro of Cameroon seed tobacco. JRE, and its owners, Julio and Justo Eiroa, have definitely not been afraid to push the envelope when it comes to innovation on their farm. The concept of a cigar made entirely from Cameroon seed is undoubtedly innovative. It’s also a project that JRE has been working on for nearly seven years.

Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-yvL

The Aladino Cameroon Reserva is one of the more unique blends to hit the market. The cigar features 100% Honduran-grown Cameroon tobacco from the JRE Tobacco farm. One type of blend I don’t recall seeing anywhere is a 100% puro of Cameroon seed tobacco. JRE, and its owners, Julio and Justo Eiroa, have definitely not been afraid to push the envelope when it comes to innovation on their farm. The concept of a cigar made entirely from Cameroon seed is undoubtedly innovative. It’s also a project that JRE has been working on for nearly seven years.

Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-yvL

In 2024, the H. Upmann brand celebrated its 180th anniversary. To mark the occasion, Altadis U.S.A. would release a special cigar line in honor of that milestone.  Rafael Nodal, Vice President of Product Capability at Altadis, and cigar master AJ Fernandez developed this cigar.

Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-yvb

In 2024, the H. Upmann brand celebrated its 180th anniversary. To mark the occasion, Altadis U.S.A. would release a special cigar line in honor of that milestone.  Rafael Nodal, Vice President of Product Capability at Altadis, and cigar master AJ Fernandez developed this cigar.

Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-yvb

Tim has a long history in the cigar business, but he came back twofold in 2022 – joining Crowned Heads and starting a new company, Oz Family Cigars. We will talk to Tim on the road he is making back in the cigar industry as well as the happenings in the companies.

Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

Tim has a long history in the cigar business, but he came back twofold in 2022 – joining Crowned Heads and starting a new company, Oz Family Cigars. We will talk to Tim on the road he is making back in the cigar industry as well as the happenings in the companies.

Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

Domain Cigars is a new company that launched in March 2024. The company is part of a partnership between Esteban Disla and Daniel Lance. One thing that is quite interesting about Domain Cigars is that they are not just entering the market as a brand, but as a full-service tobacco company. This includes agriculture, tobacco processing, tobacco brokering, and cigar making under its own factory, Tabacalera Familia Disla.

Domain Entropy is the third regular production line under the brand. This cigar follows Domain’s path of naming cigars after concepts in physics, as the brand’s first two lines were Neutron and Negentropy. The concept of Entropy is most commonly associated with states of disorder, randomness, or uncertainty.

Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-yuu

Domain Cigars is a new company that launched in March 2024. The company is part of a partnership between Esteban Disla and Daniel Lance. One thing that is quite interesting about Domain Cigars is that they are not just entering the market as a brand, but as a full-service tobacco company. This includes agriculture, tobacco processing, tobacco brokering, and cigar making under its own factory, Tabacalera Familia Disla.

Domain Entropy is the third regular production line under the brand. This cigar follows Domain’s path of naming cigars after concepts in physics, as the brand’s first two lines were Neutron and Negentropy. The concept of Entropy is most commonly associated with states of disorder, randomness, or uncertainty.

Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-yuu

This Maduro is part of Perdomo’s Legacy line. Legacy is a project spearheaded by Nicholas Perdomo III, the son of Nick Perdomo Jr. Nicholas aimed to craft a cigar in tribute to his father's 60th birthday. This endeavor would lead him to embark on one of the most ambitious projects in the history of Perdomo Cigars. At the core of this project is shade-grown tobacco cultivated from a proprietary hybrid seed.

Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-ytI

This Maduro is part of Perdomo’s Legacy line. Legacy is a project spearheaded by Nicholas Perdomo III, the son of Nick Perdomo Jr. Nicholas aimed to craft a cigar in tribute to his father's 60th birthday. This endeavor would lead him to embark on one of the most ambitious projects in the history of Perdomo Cigars. At the core of this project is shade-grown tobacco cultivated from a proprietary hybrid seed.

Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-ytI

As the name suggests, this line commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Fuente Fuente OpusX brand. OpusX holds significant importance for its creator, Carlos “Carlito” Fuente Jr. In late 1995, Carlito introduced the Fuente Fuente OpusX, a revolutionary cigar that demonstrated to the world that an ultra-premium Dominican puro could be crafted using a Dominican-grown wrapper. The OpusX 25 Years line was first introduced at the 2021 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show as part of an offering in an Elie Bleu humidor. That vitola for that release was a Churchill known as El Tributo. Fast forward to the 2024 PCA Trade Show, and Arturo Fuente showcased a perfecto size known as La Familia.

Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-yt1

As the name suggests, this line commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Fuente Fuente OpusX brand. OpusX holds significant importance for its creator, Carlos “Carlito” Fuente Jr. In late 1995, Carlito introduced the Fuente Fuente OpusX, a revolutionary cigar that demonstrated to the world that an ultra-premium Dominican puro could be crafted using a Dominican-grown wrapper. The OpusX 25 Years line was first introduced at the 2021 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show as part of an offering in an Elie Bleu humidor. That vitola for that release was a Churchill known as El Tributo. Fast forward to the 2024 PCA Trade Show, and Arturo Fuente showcased a perfecto size known as La Familia.

Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-yt1

Much like an archaeologist digs and hunts for gems, on Album Archaeology we dig deep into an album. We examine each of the tracks of this album looking at the music, lyrics, and stories behind this album.

For this show, Dave smokes the My Father Blue Petit Robusto and Coop smokes a pre-release of the Micallef White Robusto.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 177 Playlist

• 2025 Top 50
• 2025 New Oldies
• Brigitte Bardot: The blonde bombshell who revolutionised French cinema
• Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, dies at 65
• Dolly Parton tells Zac Brown time off helped her heal and grieve
• Kennedy Center Honors Highlights
• 2025 Cigar of the Year Countdown

Much like an archaeologist digs and hunts for gems, on Album Archaeology we dig deep into an album. We examine each of the tracks of this album looking at the music, lyrics, and stories behind this album.

For this show, Dave smokes the My Father Blue Petit Robusto and Coop smokes a pre-release of the Micallef White Robusto.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 177 Playlist

• 2025 Top 50
• 2025 New Oldies
• Brigitte Bardot: The blonde bombshell who revolutionised French cinema
• Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, dies at 65
• Dolly Parton tells Zac Brown time off helped her heal and grieve
• Kennedy Center Honors Highlights
• 2025 Cigar of the Year Countdown

Kristoff Veinte Twentieth Anniversary made its debut in 2024. The year 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of owner Glen Case’s entry into the cigar industry. Until now, there hasn’t been an anniversary cigar in Kristoff’s lineup, but the Veinte has taken on that role. It is a regular production cigar within the Kristoff brand. The name “Veinte” means “twenty” in Spanish.

Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-ysP

Kristoff Veinte Twentieth Anniversary made its debut in 2024. The year 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of owner Glen Case’s entry into the cigar industry. Until now, there hasn’t been an anniversary cigar in Kristoff’s lineup, but the Veinte has taken on that role. It is a regular production cigar within the Kristoff brand. The name “Veinte” means “twenty” in Spanish.

Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-ysP

La Bohème was initially released in 2014 by Rafael Nodal under his Boutique Blends Cigars portfolio. La Bohème is the name of an opera composed by Giacomo Puccini, a favorite of Nodal’s. It was a brand that was intended to bring together three passions of Nodal’s: music, Cuban Culture, and, of course, his love of cigars. In 2017, things changed for Nodal. He would move distribution over to Altadis U.S.A. and join the Altadis team as Director of Product Capability (and later, Vice President). At the time this happened, some streamlining and reorganizing of the brands under Boutique Blends Cigars took place, and one line that was put on hold was La Bohème.

Late in 2024 word came that La Bohème would indeed be making a comeback. This time branded as the Aging Room La Bohème, featuring a brand-new blend.

Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-yso

La Bohème was initially released in 2014 by Rafael Nodal under his Boutique Blends Cigars portfolio. La Bohème is the name of an opera composed by Giacomo Puccini, a favorite of Nodal’s. It was a brand that was intended to bring together three passions of Nodal’s: music, Cuban Culture, and, of course, his love of cigars. In 2017, things changed for Nodal. He would move distribution over to Altadis U.S.A. and join the Altadis team as Director of Product Capability (and later, Vice President). At the time this happened, some streamlining and reorganizing of the brands under Boutique Blends Cigars took place, and one line that was put on hold was La Bohème.

Late in 2024 word came that La Bohème would indeed be making a comeback. This time branded as the Aging Room La Bohème, featuring a brand-new blend.

Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-yso

It was at the 2024 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show that Espinosa Cigars unveiled the ORT. The ORT is the sixth installment of its limited-edition Las 6 Provincias series. This annual, limited-edition series pays homage to the pre-Castro era of Cuba. The name Las 6 Provincias translates to “six provinces,” referring to the six provinces that existed prior to Cuba's takeover by Fidel Castro. It is also Espinosa Cigars’ most premium limited edition series to date. The company had six planned Las 6 Provincias series releases, each with a unique blend, size, and associated artwork. The name ORT represents Oriente, the easternmost province in Cuba.

Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-ysc

It was at the 2024 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show that Espinosa Cigars unveiled the ORT. The ORT is the sixth installment of its limited-edition Las 6 Provincias series. This annual, limited-edition series pays homage to the pre-Castro era of Cuba. The name Las 6 Provincias translates to “six provinces,” referring to the six provinces that existed prior to Cuba's takeover by Fidel Castro. It is also Espinosa Cigars’ most premium limited edition series to date. The company had six planned Las 6 Provincias series releases, each with a unique blend, size, and associated artwork. The name ORT represents Oriente, the easternmost province in Cuba.

Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-ysc

Tuxtla is a series of limited-edition cigars that Tatuaje has released over the past two years. It involves applying a Mexican San Andres wrapper to existing Tatuaje offerings. In 2013, Tatuaje released the Belle Encre and Bon Chasseur as special vitola offerings in its Brown Label line to commemorate its tenth anniversary. With Tatuaje celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2023, Tatuaje opted to revisit these sizes—but this time under the Tuxtla line with the Mexican wrapper. It's the Belle Encre Tuxtla that lands on this year's Countdown.

Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-yrM

Tuxtla is a series of limited-edition cigars that Tatuaje has released over the past two years. It involves applying a Mexican San Andres wrapper to existing Tatuaje offerings. In 2013, Tatuaje released the Belle Encre and Bon Chasseur as special vitola offerings in its Brown Label line to commemorate its tenth anniversary. With Tatuaje celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2023, Tatuaje opted to revisit these sizes—but this time under the Tuxtla line with the Mexican wrapper. It's the Belle Encre Tuxtla that lands on this year's Countdown.

Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-yrM

In 2025, Altadis U.S.A. had a lot to celebrate, marking 90 years of Montecristo and 150 years of Romeo y Julieta. To honor these significant milestones, the company planned to release special cigars, with the 150th Anniversary edition among the most notable Romeo y Julieta launches in over a decade. While Altadis U.S.A. itself isn’t quite 150 years old, the Romeo y Julieta brand dates back to 1875 in Cuba. Altadis collaborates with various partners, and what makes the 150th Anniversary release particularly special is its tobacco. The selected tobaccos come from some of Altadis' key agricultural partners, including AJ Fernandez, José Mendez & Co., Plasencia S.A., and the Turrent family.

Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-yrt

In 2025, Altadis U.S.A. had a lot to celebrate, marking 90 years of Montecristo and 150 years of Romeo y Julieta. To honor these significant milestones, the company planned to release special cigars, with the 150th Anniversary edition among the most notable Romeo y Julieta launches in over a decade. While Altadis U.S.A. itself isn’t quite 150 years old, the Romeo y Julieta brand dates back to 1875 in Cuba. Altadis collaborates with various partners, and what makes the 150th Anniversary release particularly special is its tobacco. The selected tobaccos come from some of Altadis' key agricultural partners, including AJ Fernandez, José Mendez & Co., Plasencia S.A., and the Turrent family.

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This was a bit of a change of pace project for JRE Tobacco. The Aladino Fuma Noche made its debut at 2024 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. Fuma Noche was presented as a bold, rich, and dense cigar. The cigar itself has a dark wrapper. Fuma Noche is also a cigar that was designed to be smoked at the end of the day. This concept combined with the dark wrapper led to the name Fuma Noche which means “night smoke”.

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This was a bit of a change of pace project for JRE Tobacco. The Aladino Fuma Noche made its debut at 2024 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. Fuma Noche was presented as a bold, rich, and dense cigar. The cigar itself has a dark wrapper. Fuma Noche is also a cigar that was designed to be smoked at the end of the day. This concept combined with the dark wrapper led to the name Fuma Noche which means “night smoke”.

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In 2022, Black Works Studio released a limited batch of cigars known as the Intergalactic. The cigar was quite eye-catching, featuring a skeleton in an astronaut suit. From a tobacco standpoint, the Intergalactic featured a Sumatra wrapper.  The cigar quickly became a favorite among Oveja Negra fans. In 2024, Black Works Studio announced the release of another cigar from the Intergalactic line, called the Intergalactic Event Horizon. This cigar features a unique blend, highlighted by a Pennsylvania Broadleaf wrapper.

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In 2022, Black Works Studio released a limited batch of cigars known as the Intergalactic. The cigar was quite eye-catching, featuring a skeleton in an astronaut suit. From a tobacco standpoint, the Intergalactic featured a Sumatra wrapper.  The cigar quickly became a favorite among Oveja Negra fans. In 2024, Black Works Studio announced the release of another cigar from the Intergalactic line, called the Intergalactic Event Horizon. This cigar features a unique blend, highlighted by a Pennsylvania Broadleaf wrapper.

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The story of this cigar is a play on the many Chinese Zodiac “Year of the” limited edition cigars that have flooded the cigar market over the past few years. Instead of releasing a Chinese Zodiac cigar that pays homage to an animal representing a year, master ligador Steve Saka decided to use the series to pay tribute to the supporters of his brand. This year, the Year of the Duque pays homage to a gentleman by the name of Chris Duque. Duque is a long-time loyal fan of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. If you have visited the Dunbarton booth at the PCA Trade Show, chances are you have run into Chris. Chris volunteers his time to work exclusively at the Dunbarton booth.

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The story of this cigar is a play on the many Chinese Zodiac “Year of the” limited edition cigars that have flooded the cigar market over the past few years. Instead of releasing a Chinese Zodiac cigar that pays homage to an animal representing a year, master ligador Steve Saka decided to use the series to pay tribute to the supporters of his brand. This year, the Year of the Duque pays homage to a gentleman by the name of Chris Duque. Duque is a long-time loyal fan of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. If you have visited the Dunbarton booth at the PCA Trade Show, chances are you have run into Chris. Chris volunteers his time to work exclusively at the Dunbarton booth.

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The Cinco de Cinco is a line that was first introduced in 2023. It’s a line that commemorates the 55th anniversary of the company. As the oldest factory in Nicaragua, Joya de Nicaragua connects its history with that of its home country. Over the years, Joya de Nicaragua’s factory has had many visitors who have had an opportunity to create their own blends. Joya de Nicaragua derived the final blend for Cinco de Cinco based on many of the unique blends created by visitors to the factory, thus paying homage to its history again. Cinco de Cinco is part of Joya de Nicaragua's top tier Obras Maestras line.

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The Cinco de Cinco is a line that was first introduced in 2023. It’s a line that commemorates the 55th anniversary of the company. As the oldest factory in Nicaragua, Joya de Nicaragua connects its history with that of its home country. Over the years, Joya de Nicaragua’s factory has had many visitors who have had an opportunity to create their own blends. Joya de Nicaragua derived the final blend for Cinco de Cinco based on many of the unique blends created by visitors to the factory, thus paying homage to its history again. Cinco de Cinco is part of Joya de Nicaragua's top tier Obras Maestras line.

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This Connecticut Shade offering is one of three blends under Perdomo’s Legacy line. Legacy is a project spearheaded by Nicholas Perdomo III, the son of Nick Perdomo Jr. Nicholas sought to create a cigar to honor his father’s 60th birthday. In the process, Nicholas would undertake one of the most ambitious projects in Perdomo Cigars’ history. At the core of this project is a shade-grown tobacco that is cultivated from a proprietary hybrid seed.

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This Connecticut Shade offering is one of three blends under Perdomo’s Legacy line. Legacy is a project spearheaded by Nicholas Perdomo III, the son of Nick Perdomo Jr. Nicholas sought to create a cigar to honor his father’s 60th birthday. In the process, Nicholas would undertake one of the most ambitious projects in Perdomo Cigars’ history. At the core of this project is a shade-grown tobacco that is cultivated from a proprietary hybrid seed.

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The La Flor Dominicana 30 Years commemorates the 30th anniversary of when Litto and Ines Gomez entered the cigar industry and founded a company called Los Libertadores, which eventually became rebranded as La Flor Dominicana. The LFD 30 years is a limited edition cigar that made its debut at the 2024 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show. The cigars were packaged in exquisite humidors that were built at Tony Gomez' box factory.

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The La Flor Dominicana 30 Years commemorates the 30th anniversary of when Litto and Ines Gomez entered the cigar industry and founded a company called Los Libertadores, which eventually became rebranded as La Flor Dominicana. The LFD 30 years is a limited edition cigar that made its debut at the 2024 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show. The cigars were packaged in exquisite humidors that were built at Tony Gomez' box factory.

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The OpusX Society is a venture started by Manny Iriarte Enterprises. The founder of the company, Manny Iriarte, has long collaborated with Arturo Fuente on packaging, box, and accessory design. Iriarte would launch The OpusX Society as another outlet to cater to OpusX's rabid fan base. This is a separate company from Arturo Fuente, but it nonetheless receives the company’s support. The OpusX Society offers accessories and exclusive products featuring original art inspired by the OpusX brand. In 2023, the first OpusX Society Cigar was announced, OpusX La Edición De La Sociedad. This cigar was released to the market late last year. Today's cigar is the debut cigar, and a follow-up is in the works.

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The OpusX Society is a venture started by Manny Iriarte Enterprises. The founder of the company, Manny Iriarte, has long collaborated with Arturo Fuente on packaging, box, and accessory design. Iriarte would launch The OpusX Society as another outlet to cater to OpusX's rabid fan base. This is a separate company from Arturo Fuente, but it nonetheless receives the company’s support. The OpusX Society offers accessories and exclusive products featuring original art inspired by the OpusX brand. In 2023, the first OpusX Society Cigar was announced, OpusX La Edición De La Sociedad. This cigar was released to the market late last year. Today's cigar is the debut cigar, and a follow-up is in the works.

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The Viva La Vida Connecticut has been on Artesano Del Tobacco’s radar for several years now. One thing the company prides itself on is engaging with customers to find out what they want. One recurring piece of feedback the company received was a request for a Viva La Vida with a Connecticut wrapper. Artesano Del Tobacco then went to work with AJ Fernandez, and the result was Viva La Vida Connecticut.

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The Viva La Vida Connecticut has been on Artesano Del Tobacco’s radar for several years now. One thing the company prides itself on is engaging with customers to find out what they want. One recurring piece of feedback the company received was a request for a Viva La Vida with a Connecticut wrapper. Artesano Del Tobacco then went to work with AJ Fernandez, and the result was Viva La Vida Connecticut.

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Charter Oak is one of the core premium brands in the Foundation Cigar portfolio. It's a line that pays homage to owner and founder Nicholas Melillo's Connecticut roots. The Charter Oak CT Shade, CT Broadleaf, and Habano are popular blends have very approachable price points. In 2023, Melillo created a couple of limited production offerings that round out the story. These would be more premium offerings, and each would extend the story of Melillo’s Connecticut heritage even more. Known collectively as Charter Oak Especiales, two blends were created. They are named after Melillo’s grandfathers. There is a Connecticut Shade offering known as Pegnaturo and the Connecticut Broadleaf known as Pasquale. It's Pasquale that lands on this year's Countdown.

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Charter Oak is one of the core premium brands in the Foundation Cigar portfolio. It's a line that pays homage to owner and founder Nicholas Melillo's Connecticut roots. The Charter Oak CT Shade, CT Broadleaf, and Habano are popular blends have very approachable price points. In 2023, Melillo created a couple of limited production offerings that round out the story. These would be more premium offerings, and each would extend the story of Melillo’s Connecticut heritage even more. Known collectively as Charter Oak Especiales, two blends were created. They are named after Melillo’s grandfathers. There is a Connecticut Shade offering known as Pegnaturo and the Connecticut Broadleaf known as Pasquale. It's Pasquale that lands on this year's Countdown.

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Fiat Lux Tenebrus made its debut in 2024, continuing the story of Luciano Cigars' Fiat Lux line. While Fiat Lux is Latin “let there be light”, with the case Tenebrus, it comes at things from a different angle - exploring the journey of “darkness into light”.

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Fiat Lux Tenebrus made its debut in 2024, continuing the story of Luciano Cigars' Fiat Lux line. While Fiat Lux is Latin “let there be light”, with the case Tenebrus, it comes at things from a different angle - exploring the journey of “darkness into light”.

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Arlequín Connecticut is the second blend in the Arlequín series. In 2019, Fratello Cigars released a sampler known as the Fratello Space Pack. In that sampler were two unreleased blends: Sorella and Arlequín. Following the sampler release and based on the feedback received, Sorella and Arlequín were added to the Fratello portfolio. Sorella would be launched in the international market, while Arlequín would focus on the U.S. market. Although the blend remained the same, the Arlequín would be adjusted into a box-pressed format. That original Arlequín was a San Andres wrapped blend. As the name indicates, the Arlequín Connecticut is a Connecticut wrapper.

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Arlequín Connecticut is the second blend in the Arlequín series. In 2019, Fratello Cigars released a sampler known as the Fratello Space Pack. In that sampler were two unreleased blends: Sorella and Arlequín. Following the sampler release and based on the feedback received, Sorella and Arlequín were added to the Fratello portfolio. Sorella would be launched in the international market, while Arlequín would focus on the U.S. market. Although the blend remained the same, the Arlequín would be adjusted into a box-pressed format. That original Arlequín was a San Andres wrapped blend. As the name indicates, the Arlequín Connecticut is a Connecticut wrapper.

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The topic is the COTY (Cigar of the Year) lists. We will look into the practices and criteria for what should make a good COTY list. Both Eric and Kevin have unique ways to pick a Cigar of the Year, and we will get their inputs tonight.

Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

The topic is the COTY (Cigar of the Year) lists. We will look into the practices and criteria for what should make a good COTY list. Both Eric and Kevin have unique ways to pick a Cigar of the Year, and we will get their inputs tonight.

Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

The story of this cigar revolves around an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper, which, according to Altadis U.S.A., has been aged for 20 years. The wrapper came from David Perez of A.S.P., and Rafael Nodal, Vice President of Product Capability for Altadis U.S.A. and AJ Fernandez obtained it and went to work developing a limited production line. The result was the Montecristo M. The Montecristo M is a limited-production line because of the availability of the 20-year-aged wrapper. Given the age and availability of this wrapper, it also becomes one of the more premium Montecristo offerings.

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The story of this cigar revolves around an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper, which, according to Altadis U.S.A., has been aged for 20 years. The wrapper came from David Perez of A.S.P., and Rafael Nodal, Vice President of Product Capability for Altadis U.S.A. and AJ Fernandez obtained it and went to work developing a limited production line. The result was the Montecristo M. The Montecristo M is a limited-production line because of the availability of the 20-year-aged wrapper. Given the age and availability of this wrapper, it also becomes one of the more premium Montecristo offerings.

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Black Label Trading Company was the first brand founded by James Brown. During the early days of Black Label Trading Company, James Brown built a reputation for bold, dark wrapper brands. However, over the past decade, we have seen Brown emerge as one of the industry’s top blenders. At the same time, we’ve seen him expand well beyond bold and dark wrappers and master a wide range of tobaccos and blends. With Orthodox, this blend shows that while Brown has expanded his horizons, he can still mix bold and dark elements.

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Black Label Trading Company was the first brand founded by James Brown. During the early days of Black Label Trading Company, James Brown built a reputation for bold, dark wrapper brands. However, over the past decade, we have seen Brown emerge as one of the industry’s top blenders. At the same time, we’ve seen him expand well beyond bold and dark wrappers and master a wide range of tobaccos and blends. With Orthodox, this blend shows that while Brown has expanded his horizons, he can still mix bold and dark elements.

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A culebra consists of three panatela cigars intertwined. Often, the cigars that form a culebra are likened to snakes. In fact, culebra is Spanish for snake. In the case of El Pulpo, this is Artesano Del Tobacco's second brand, but it pays homage to the octopus. Octo Ocho is a mashup of Latin (Octo) and Spanish (Ocho) meaning 8 which are the number of tenacles on a octopus. In the case of Octo Ocho, while it fundamentally retains the culebra concept, the the twisted panatelas in Octo Ocho's case symbolize tentacles of an octopus. It’s important to note that this culebra does not have eight tentacles, only three.

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A culebra consists of three panatela cigars intertwined. Often, the cigars that form a culebra are likened to snakes. In fact, culebra is Spanish for snake. In the case of El Pulpo, this is Artesano Del Tobacco's second brand, but it pays homage to the octopus. Octo Ocho is a mashup of Latin (Octo) and Spanish (Ocho) meaning 8 which are the number of tenacles on a octopus. In the case of Octo Ocho, while it fundamentally retains the culebra concept, the the twisted panatelas in Octo Ocho's case symbolize tentacles of an octopus. It’s important to note that this culebra does not have eight tentacles, only three.

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This is a cigar that comes from De Los Reyes Cigars. Many know De Los Reyes for their Saga brand of cigars. Don Julio is De Los Reyes’ more premium brand. Don Julio, pays tribute to Don Julio Samuel Reyes Fermin, a celebrated tobacco grower and a third-generation member of the family.  As for the name “Sang Bleu” it means means “blue blood.” The Sang Bleu marks the first core release by De Los Reyes by Don Julio in over a decade.

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This is a cigar that comes from De Los Reyes Cigars. Many know De Los Reyes for their Saga brand of cigars. Don Julio is De Los Reyes’ more premium brand. Don Julio, pays tribute to Don Julio Samuel Reyes Fermin, a celebrated tobacco grower and a third-generation member of the family.  As for the name “Sang Bleu” it means means “blue blood.” The Sang Bleu marks the first core release by De Los Reyes by Don Julio in over a decade.

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On this show, Dave and Coop go through artists and their songs where they really is no middle ground. They are either in with artist (feast) or out with the artist (famine). we have our NFL Corner, Pairings, Music News, Cigar News, Developing Palates Review of the Week, and Dave's New Music 45

On this show, Dave smokes the Black Label Trading Company Morphine 2024 Edition Lancero while Coop smokes the Davidoff Maduro Robusto.

As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 176 Playlist

• Miley Cyrus shares update on godmother Dolly Parton amid health issues
• Cigar Jukebox Top 50
• Developing Palates Team Cigar Review: My Father Blue Robusto

On this show, Dave and Coop go through artists and their songs where they really is no middle ground. They are either in with artist (feast) or out with the artist (famine). we have our NFL Corner, Pairings, Music News, Cigar News, Developing Palates Review of the Week, and Dave's New Music 45

On this show, Dave smokes the Black Label Trading Company Morphine 2024 Edition Lancero while Coop smokes the Davidoff Maduro Robusto.

As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 176 Playlist

• Miley Cyrus shares update on godmother Dolly Parton amid health issues
• Cigar Jukebox Top 50
• Developing Palates Team Cigar Review: My Father Blue Robusto

Back in 2012, Davidoff released a cigar called Davidoff Year of the Snake. While not the first Chinese Zodiac cigar by Davidoff, it essentially was the cigar that put Davidoff on the map in terms of Chinese Zodiac releases - and it was Davidoff that could be credited with the craze of Chinese Zodiac cigars. That original Davidoff Year of the Snake is one of the more legendary cigars ever released. On Cigar Coop, this cigar finished as the #2 Cigar of the Year, and #3 Cigar of the Decade 2010-2019. Since that release, Davidoff has gone through a complete Chinese New Year cycle. In late 2024, Davidoff released its second Year of the Snake cigar. This one is an all-new cigar with a new blend.

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Back in 2012, Davidoff released a cigar called Davidoff Year of the Snake. While not the first Chinese Zodiac cigar by Davidoff, it essentially was the cigar that put Davidoff on the map in terms of Chinese Zodiac releases - and it was Davidoff that could be credited with the craze of Chinese Zodiac cigars. That original Davidoff Year of the Snake is one of the more legendary cigars ever released. On Cigar Coop, this cigar finished as the #2 Cigar of the Year, and #3 Cigar of the Decade 2010-2019. Since that release, Davidoff has gone through a complete Chinese New Year cycle. In late 2024, Davidoff released its second Year of the Snake cigar. This one is an all-new cigar with a new blend.

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In 2024, Tatuaje Cigars released a pair of cigars under its La Riqueza brand. Dubbed La Riqueza SE 2024, both cigars were released in a Cazadores format. La Riqueza is Connecticut Broadleaf offering that has been a part of the Tatuaje portfolio for over the decade. One of those releases would be a Broadleaf offering, the other would be an extension of Tatuaje's Tuxtla concept. Tuxtla is a series of cigars that Tatuaje has released over the past three years. It involves applying a Mexican San Andrés wrapper to existing Tatuaje offerings. For the La Riqueza SE 2024 Tuxtla, the Broadleaf is replaced by Mexican San Andrés.

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In 2024, Tatuaje Cigars released a pair of cigars under its La Riqueza brand. Dubbed La Riqueza SE 2024, both cigars were released in a Cazadores format. La Riqueza is Connecticut Broadleaf offering that has been a part of the Tatuaje portfolio for over the decade. One of those releases would be a Broadleaf offering, the other would be an extension of Tatuaje's Tuxtla concept. Tuxtla is a series of cigars that Tatuaje has released over the past three years. It involves applying a Mexican San Andrés wrapper to existing Tatuaje offerings. For the La Riqueza SE 2024 Tuxtla, the Broadleaf is replaced by Mexican San Andrés.

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Arturo Fuente and S.T Dupont have a unique relationship, and Carlito and Les have a longtime friendship. This show will deviate a bit from our usual formula, so you will not want to miss this one. This episode features appearances from Jonathan Drew and grammy-award winner/Kennedy Center honoree Arturo Sandoval.

Arturo Fuente and S.T Dupont have a unique relationship, and Carlito and Les have a longtime friendship. This show will deviate a bit from our usual formula, so you will not want to miss this one. This episode features appearances from Jonathan Drew and grammy-award winner/Kennedy Center honoree Arturo Sandoval.

The Christmas Music show has been a staple of Prime Time Jukebox going back over a decade to the Cigar Jukebox show days. This year things get changed up. With this concept, Dave and Coop each draft a playlist of Christmas songs. They will choose from carols, traditional songs, non-traditional songs, and wildcards. Plus we have music news, cigar news, the NFL corner, the Developing Palates Review of the week, and Dave’s New Music 45!

On this show, Dave smokes the Crowned Heads Announces Blood Medicine B-Positive LE 2025 while Coop smokes the Rocky Patel Winter Collection.

As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 175 Playlist

• Jimmy Cliff, reggae icon known for hits like 'I Can See Clearly Now,' dies at 81
• Jellybean Johnson, Minneapolis Music Pioneer, 'The Time' Drummer and Prince Collaborator, Dead at 69 | IBTimes UK
• Team Cigar Review: CAO FASA Sombra Toro - Developing Palates
• Crowned Heads Takes Tennessee Waltz Regular Production and Expands Line
• Crowned Heads Jericho Hill Gets Packaging Refresh

The Christmas Music show has been a staple of Prime Time Jukebox going back over a decade to the Cigar Jukebox show days. This year things get changed up. With this concept, Dave and Coop each draft a playlist of Christmas songs. They will choose from carols, traditional songs, non-traditional songs, and wildcards. Plus we have music news, cigar news, the NFL corner, the Developing Palates Review of the week, and Dave’s New Music 45!

On this show, Dave smokes the Crowned Heads Announces Blood Medicine B-Positive LE 2025 while Coop smokes the Rocky Patel Winter Collection.

As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 175 Playlist

• Jimmy Cliff, reggae icon known for hits like 'I Can See Clearly Now,' dies at 81
• Jellybean Johnson, Minneapolis Music Pioneer, 'The Time' Drummer and Prince Collaborator, Dead at 69 | IBTimes UK
• Team Cigar Review: CAO FASA Sombra Toro - Developing Palates
• Crowned Heads Takes Tennessee Waltz Regular Production and Expands Line
• Crowned Heads Jericho Hill Gets Packaging Refresh

Coming from a legendary entertainment family.Marlon Wayans has carved out a singular place in American entertainment. He is an endlessly energetic force whose career spans acting, writing, producing, stand-up, and even entrepreneurial ventures like his growing presence in the cigar world. Marlon owns his own cigar company, Liga Tridente.

In this interview, Coop looks into Marlon's world from both entertainment and cigars. Plus Marlon takes questions from the audience. This will be a conversation you won't want to miss.

Coming from a legendary entertainment family.Marlon Wayans has carved out a singular place in American entertainment. He is an endlessly energetic force whose career spans acting, writing, producing, stand-up, and even entrepreneurial ventures like his growing presence in the cigar world. Marlon owns his own cigar company, Liga Tridente.

In this interview, Coop looks into Marlon's world from both entertainment and cigars. Plus Marlon takes questions from the audience. This will be a conversation you won't want to miss.

Without a doubt Patrick is one of the best and most recognizable journalists in the cigar industry. The work he has done for over a decade with Halfwheel has changed cigar media. There is a lot going on in the cigar business and we will get Patrick’s perspectives on it, and plus catch up on what’s happening at Halfwheel.

Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

Without a doubt Patrick is one of the best and most recognizable journalists in the cigar industry. The work he has done for over a decade with Halfwheel has changed cigar media. There is a lot going on in the cigar business and we will get Patrick’s perspectives on it, and plus catch up on what’s happening at Halfwheel.

Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

Plus, we have our Artesano del Tobacco Under the Sea, Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments.

Plus, we have our Artesano del Tobacco Under the Sea, Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments.

Plus we have our Florida Sun Grown Beef, Altadis USA The Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, and our Espinosa This Day in Sports History. Our Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segment talks about "Moving the Needle".

Plus we have our Florida Sun Grown Beef, Altadis USA The Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, and our Espinosa This Day in Sports History. Our Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segment talks about "Moving the Needle".

Plus, we have our Artesano del Tobacco Under the Sea, Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments.

Plus, we have our Artesano del Tobacco Under the Sea, Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments.

Plus we have our NFL Corner, Pairings, Music News, Cigar News, and Dave's New Music 45

As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 174 Playlist 

• 2025 Battle of the Bands
• Bruce Springsteen’s Atlantic City (Electric Nebraska): Noir Goes Technicolor
• Fela Kuti Podcast
• Pierre Robert, Philadelphia Radio Icon and Friend, Has Passed Away - 93.3 WMMR

Plus we have our NFL Corner, Pairings, Music News, Cigar News, and Dave's New Music 45

As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 174 Playlist 

• 2025 Battle of the Bands
• Bruce Springsteen’s Atlantic City (Electric Nebraska): Noir Goes Technicolor
• Fela Kuti Podcast
• Pierre Robert, Philadelphia Radio Icon and Friend, Has Passed Away - 93.3 WMMR

Plus we have our Florida Sun Grown Beef, Altadis USA The Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and our Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segment.

Plus we have our Florida Sun Grown Beef, Altadis USA The Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and our Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segment.

It was 40 years ago back in 1985 where David founded Two Guys Cigars (then Two Guys Smoke Shop), and this year he celebrates this incredible milestone. Tonight we look back at the music and artists from the year 1985 when it all started for David.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 173 Playlist

It was 40 years ago back in 1985 where David founded Two Guys Cigars (then Two Guys Smoke Shop), and this year he celebrates this incredible milestone. Tonight we look back at the music and artists from the year 1985 when it all started for David.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 173 Playlist

Plus we have our Florida Sun Grown Beef, Altadis USA The Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and our Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segment.

Plus we have our Florida Sun Grown Beef, Altadis USA The Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and our Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segment.

Dave and Coop will take a look at the documentary, and discuss the history and music of this musical festival that started in the 1990s. Plus we got music news, cigar news, our NFL Corner, and the Developing Palates Review of the Week.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 172 Playlist

• Lilith Fair – Building a Mystery Doco: An Idea that Changed Music History
• 2025 Battle of the Bands
• What's Going on with Dolly Parton's Health? Everything the Singer Has Said About the 'Rumors'
• Super Bowl Halftime Show | NFL.com
• Taylor Swifts’ The Life of a Showgirl: A Strong Beginning of a New Era in Her Own Voice
• The Yardbirds Co-Founder Chris Dreja Dies at 79 | Pitchfork
• Moody Blues Bassist-Singer John Lodge Dies at 82
• Rush announces first reunion tour since Neil Peart’s death -- and introduce new drummer
• California UTL Update
• Joya de Nicaragua to Take U.S. Distribution Independent
• Team Cigar Review: Perdomo Legacy Shade Grown Epicure - Developing Palates - Cigar, Beer and Spirit Reviews and Ratings
• Christopher Cross - Ride Like The Wind (Official Music Video) [45th Anniversary]

Dave and Coop will take a look at the documentary, and discuss the history and music of this musical festival that started in the 1990s. Plus we got music news, cigar news, our NFL Corner, and the Developing Palates Review of the Week.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 172 Playlist

• Lilith Fair – Building a Mystery Doco: An Idea that Changed Music History
• 2025 Battle of the Bands
• What's Going on with Dolly Parton's Health? Everything the Singer Has Said About the 'Rumors'
• Super Bowl Halftime Show | NFL.com
• Taylor Swifts’ The Life of a Showgirl: A Strong Beginning of a New Era in Her Own Voice
• The Yardbirds Co-Founder Chris Dreja Dies at 79 | Pitchfork
• Moody Blues Bassist-Singer John Lodge Dies at 82
• Rush announces first reunion tour since Neil Peart’s death -- and introduce new drummer
• California UTL Update
• Joya de Nicaragua to Take U.S. Distribution Independent
• Team Cigar Review: Perdomo Legacy Shade Grown Epicure - Developing Palates - Cigar, Beer and Spirit Reviews and Ratings
• Christopher Cross - Ride Like The Wind (Official Music Video) [45th Anniversary]

Plus we have our Florida Sun Grown Beef, Altadis USA The Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and our Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segment.

Plus we have our Florida Sun Grown Beef, Altadis USA The Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and our Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segment.

These are blends that are not your traditional components. They are sourced from non traditional countries, or special seed varietals, or even combined in an unorthodox way. The question becomes – are they worth it and do they perform.

Plus we will have our Artesano de Tobacco Under the Sea, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and Altadis USA Great Things are Happening segments. 

These are blends that are not your traditional components. They are sourced from non traditional countries, or special seed varietals, or even combined in an unorthodox way. The question becomes – are they worth it and do they perform.

Plus we will have our Artesano de Tobacco Under the Sea, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and Altadis USA Great Things are Happening segments. 

Plus we have our Florida Sun Grown Beef, Altadis USA The Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and our Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segment.

Plus we have our Florida Sun Grown Beef, Altadis USA The Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and our Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segment.

Plus, Eric takes us down the road of some concerts he visited from his youth.

Tune in to the premiere of Prime Time Jukebox Episode 171: Overrated Music on Tuesday 9/30/25 at 8pm ET.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 171 Playlist

Plus, Eric takes us down the road of some concerts he visited from his youth.

Tune in to the premiere of Prime Time Jukebox Episode 171: Overrated Music on Tuesday 9/30/25 at 8pm ET.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 171 Playlist

Plus we have our Florida Sun Grown Beef, Altadis USA The Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and our Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segment.

Plus we have our Florida Sun Grown Beef, Altadis USA The Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and our Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segment.

Our main topic will be an analysis of the Cigar Journal Awards. Bear and Coop have an annual tradition of going through these award winners and offering commentary and analysis.

Plus, we will have all of the usual segments you know on both shows – all in one package. This won’t be a regular thing as each show still has its identity, but it will be a fun experiment.

• WINNERS OF THE 2025 CIGAR TROPHY AWARDS ANNOUNCED
• Olympic Boxer Gives His Gold Medal to American Who Rightfully Beat Him Decades Ago (Watch the Tears)
• Pizzeria Owner Sees People Eating From Dumpster, Offers Them Free Pies and a Slice of Dignity

Our main topic will be an analysis of the Cigar Journal Awards. Bear and Coop have an annual tradition of going through these award winners and offering commentary and analysis.

Plus, we will have all of the usual segments you know on both shows – all in one package. This won’t be a regular thing as each show still has its identity, but it will be a fun experiment.

• WINNERS OF THE 2025 CIGAR TROPHY AWARDS ANNOUNCED
• Olympic Boxer Gives His Gold Medal to American Who Rightfully Beat Him Decades Ago (Watch the Tears)
• Pizzeria Owner Sees People Eating From Dumpster, Offers Them Free Pies and a Slice of Dignity

Vance comes from the great state of Utah, and he has launched a cigar brand that combines philosophy and cigar making. Tonight we will learn Vance’s story and get to know his brand.

Plus we have our Florida Sun Grown Beef, Altadis USA The Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and our Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segment.

Vance comes from the great state of Utah, and he has launched a cigar brand that combines philosophy and cigar making. Tonight we will learn Vance’s story and get to know his brand.

Plus we have our Florida Sun Grown Beef, Altadis USA The Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and our Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segment.

Joe Krzyston, Assistant Brand Manager for Diesel, said. “This barrel-aged blend honors the history and legacy of Kentucky bourbon. Whether you’re watching the race or simply enjoying the quality of the craft, this cigar is truly exceptional.”

Each limited edition Diesel is release in only one size each year.

Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan (Aged in Raceking bourbon barrels) Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A. Vitola: Toro Size: 6 x 52 MSRP: $15.99

Final Score: 91

Joe Krzyston, Assistant Brand Manager for Diesel, said. “This barrel-aged blend honors the history and legacy of Kentucky bourbon. Whether you’re watching the race or simply enjoying the quality of the craft, this cigar is truly exceptional.”

Each limited edition Diesel is release in only one size each year.

Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan (Aged in Raceking bourbon barrels) Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A. Vitola: Toro Size: 6 x 52 MSRP: $15.99

Final Score: 91

“Crafted by the legendary cigarmaker AJ Fernandez, the story of this smoke lies in a wrapper that has been carefully and beautifully aged for two decades. Aging a cigar’s wrapper leaf, like a fine bourbon or wine, adds a tremendous amount of character and maturity to a smoke, heightening the tasting notes and taking the smoker on a journey far beyond what they have experienced from normal mass market offerings in the past. The Connecticut seed Ecuadorian leaf utilized for this project was cultivated and brought to life through the fifth-generation grower David Perez, resulting in a medium-bodied smoke that is uniquely proportioned to accentuate the subtle beauty of the wrapper.”

Vitola: Toro Size: 6 x 52 Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A. MSRP: $15.99

Final Score: 93

“Crafted by the legendary cigarmaker AJ Fernandez, the story of this smoke lies in a wrapper that has been carefully and beautifully aged for two decades. Aging a cigar’s wrapper leaf, like a fine bourbon or wine, adds a tremendous amount of character and maturity to a smoke, heightening the tasting notes and taking the smoker on a journey far beyond what they have experienced from normal mass market offerings in the past. The Connecticut seed Ecuadorian leaf utilized for this project was cultivated and brought to life through the fifth-generation grower David Perez, resulting in a medium-bodied smoke that is uniquely proportioned to accentuate the subtle beauty of the wrapper.”

Vitola: Toro Size: 6 x 52 Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A. MSRP: $15.99

Final Score: 93

On this show Coop smokes the Underrated by Luciano Cigars while Dave tackles the CAO Flathead Steel Horse Handbrake.

We also introduce a new NFL Corner segment.  Plus we also have music news and  Dave’s New Music 45.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 170 Playlist

• Prime Time Jukebox Episode 169: The 2025 NFL Show
• 2025 Battle of the Bands
• Zac Brown Band and Dolly Parton’s Butterfly: Classic Dolly with a Modern Twist

On this show Coop smokes the Underrated by Luciano Cigars while Dave tackles the CAO Flathead Steel Horse Handbrake.

We also introduce a new NFL Corner segment.  Plus we also have music news and  Dave’s New Music 45.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 170 Playlist

• Prime Time Jukebox Episode 169: The 2025 NFL Show
• 2025 Battle of the Bands
• Zac Brown Band and Dolly Parton’s Butterfly: Classic Dolly with a Modern Twist

In the past year, Litto Jr has been named Vice President of Sales while Eddy came on earlier this year as Vice President of Marketing and Brand Development. We will catch up on both of these gentlemen in their new roles and talk about all of the great things happening at La Flor Dominicana.

Plus we have our Florida Sun Grown Beef, Altadis USA The Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and our Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segment.

In the past year, Litto Jr has been named Vice President of Sales while Eddy came on earlier this year as Vice President of Marketing and Brand Development. We will catch up on both of these gentlemen in their new roles and talk about all of the great things happening at La Flor Dominicana.

Plus we have our Florida Sun Grown Beef, Altadis USA The Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and our Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segment.

This interview was conducted at the world famous Tabacalera de Garcia in La Romana, Dominican Republic. Tabacalera de Garcia is one of the largest handmade operations in the world. Some of the world's most iconic brands are produced out of that factory. We will take a look at Altadis U.S.A. through Davide's eyes and look at his vision for the company going forward.

This interview was conducted at the world famous Tabacalera de Garcia in La Romana, Dominican Republic. Tabacalera de Garcia is one of the largest handmade operations in the world. Some of the world's most iconic brands are produced out of that factory. We will take a look at Altadis U.S.A. through Davide's eyes and look at his vision for the company going forward.

We will make predictions on:

• Division Winners
• Wildcards
• Super Bowl
• The Halftime Show

Plus we weigh in on some "football songs". We also have music news and  Dave's New Music 45.

Tune in to the premiere of Prime Time Jukebox Episode 169: The 2025 NFL Show  on YouTube on Saturday 8/30/25 at 9pm ET.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 169 Playlist

We will make predictions on:

• Division Winners
• Wildcards
• Super Bowl
• The Halftime Show

Plus we weigh in on some "football songs". We also have music news and  Dave's New Music 45.

Tune in to the premiere of Prime Time Jukebox Episode 169: The 2025 NFL Show  on YouTube on Saturday 8/30/25 at 9pm ET.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 169 Playlist

With over 35 years in operation, Miami Cigar & Company is a family-owned company. They have brands such as Tatiana, Nestor Miranda, and Don Lino. Tonight we will learn about a new brand in the Miami Cigar family, Outcast.

Plus we have our Florida Sun Grown Beef, Altadis USA The Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and our Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segment.

• Logo Changes

With over 35 years in operation, Miami Cigar & Company is a family-owned company. They have brands such as Tatiana, Nestor Miranda, and Don Lino. Tonight we will learn about a new brand in the Miami Cigar family, Outcast.

Plus we have our Florida Sun Grown Beef, Altadis USA The Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and our Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segment.

• Logo Changes

Basically the year 2025 starts the second quarter of this century. On this episode, we look back at the first quarter of this century – 2000 to 2024 (the last 25 years) and we look at the trends, cigars, brands, events, and innovations from the world of cigars that shaped that first quarter century.

Plus we will have our Artesano de Tobacco Under the Sea, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and Altadis USA Great Things are Happening segments. All of these segments will carry “The First Quarter Century” theme.

Basically the year 2025 starts the second quarter of this century. On this episode, we look back at the first quarter of this century – 2000 to 2024 (the last 25 years) and we look at the trends, cigars, brands, events, and innovations from the world of cigars that shaped that first quarter century.

Plus we will have our Artesano de Tobacco Under the Sea, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and Altadis USA Great Things are Happening segments. All of these segments will carry “The First Quarter Century” theme.

Much like an archaeologist digs and hunts for gems, on Album Archaeology we dig deep into an album. We examine each of the tracks of this album looking at the music, lyrics, and stories behind this album. As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 168 Playlist

• 2025 Battle of the Bands
• Sony Music Sues Napster Over Missed Royalty Payments | Pitchfork
• Dolly Parton Named Guinness World Records Icon - MusicRow.com

Much like an archaeologist digs and hunts for gems, on Album Archaeology we dig deep into an album. We examine each of the tracks of this album looking at the music, lyrics, and stories behind this album. As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 168 Playlist

• 2025 Battle of the Bands
• Sony Music Sues Napster Over Missed Royalty Payments | Pitchfork
• Dolly Parton Named Guinness World Records Icon - MusicRow.com

The Meet & Greets are part of an event program by the PCA to interact with both retailers and consumers in a social and relaxed setting. Cigar Coop is honored to be asked to host this special session. Join us as we dive into all of the things going on within the PCA.

The Meet & Greets are part of an event program by the PCA to interact with both retailers and consumers in a social and relaxed setting. Cigar Coop is honored to be asked to host this special session. Join us as we dive into all of the things going on within the PCA.

Blend and Origin Wrapper: Dominican Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Estelí Filler: Nicaraguan Jalapa Viso & Ligero, Nicaraguan Estelí, Dominican Piloto Cubano Country of Origin: United States Factory: El Titan de Bronze Vitola:  Toro Size:  6 x 52 MSRP:  $29.99

Final Score:  92

Blend and Origin Wrapper: Dominican Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Estelí Filler: Nicaraguan Jalapa Viso & Ligero, Nicaraguan Estelí, Dominican Piloto Cubano Country of Origin: United States Factory: El Titan de Bronze Vitola:  Toro Size:  6 x 52 MSRP:  $29.99

Final Score:  92

As many know, Nicholas has spearheaded one of 2025’s hottest new releases, Perdomo Legacy. And tonight we will dig deep into the story of this release as the Prime Time Show can only do.

Plus we have our Florida Sun Grown Beef, Altadis USA The Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and our Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segment.

As many know, Nicholas has spearheaded one of 2025’s hottest new releases, Perdomo Legacy. And tonight we will dig deep into the story of this release as the Prime Time Show can only do.

Plus we have our Florida Sun Grown Beef, Altadis USA The Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and our Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segment.

With the “Aging Experiment” Series, Bear and Coop smoke a cigar, smoke another cigar six months later, and a third cigar one year later. The idea is to see how the cigar responds to aging over a period of time.  With the Chisel, this is iconic and signature size in the LFD portfolio and one that has special meaning to co-host Bear Duplisea.

Plus we will have our Artesano de Tobacco Under the Sea, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and Altadis USA Great Things are Happening segments.

With the “Aging Experiment” Series, Bear and Coop smoke a cigar, smoke another cigar six months later, and a third cigar one year later. The idea is to see how the cigar responds to aging over a period of time.  With the Chisel, this is iconic and signature size in the LFD portfolio and one that has special meaning to co-host Bear Duplisea.

Plus we will have our Artesano de Tobacco Under the Sea, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and Altadis USA Great Things are Happening segments.

Whether its song titles or even artists, we got you covered on this as Dave and Coop present their playlists featuring various animals. Plus we got music news, cigar news, the Developing Palates Review of the Week.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: 

• Episode 167 Playlist

• 2025 Battle of the Bands
• Developing Palates Team Cigar Review: Viso Horny 555
• 80sography Podcast

Whether its song titles or even artists, we got you covered on this as Dave and Coop present their playlists featuring various animals. Plus we got music news, cigar news, the Developing Palates Review of the Week.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: 

• Episode 167 Playlist

• 2025 Battle of the Bands
• Developing Palates Team Cigar Review: Viso Horny 555
• 80sography Podcast

Vitola:  Robusto Size:  5 x 50 Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory:  Fabrica Oveja Negra

Final Score: 90

Vitola:  Robusto Size:  5 x 50 Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory:  Fabrica Oveja Negra

Final Score: 90

Reinhard has established himself on multiple fronts in the cigar industry. He is known for being the host of the Light Em Up Lounge podcast. In the past few years, he has been the Vice President of Sales of Meerapfel Cigars.

Plus we have our Florida Sun Grown Beef, Altadis USA The Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and our Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segment.

Reinhard has established himself on multiple fronts in the cigar industry. He is known for being the host of the Light Em Up Lounge podcast. In the past few years, he has been the Vice President of Sales of Meerapfel Cigars.

Plus we have our Florida Sun Grown Beef, Altadis USA The Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and our Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segment.

Ozzy passed away on July 22, 2025. Tonight we look back at the career of Ozzy Osbourne from his early Black Sabbath days to his final concert early this month.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 166 Playlist

• 2025 Battle of the Bands
• Billy Joel 'And So It Goes' Documentary Headed to HBO This Summer
• Connie Francis, ‘Pretty Little Baby’ and ‘Stupid Cupid’ Singer, Dies at 87
• Chuck Mangione Dead: 'Feels So Good' Jazz Horn Player Was 84
• Team Cigar Review: Cohiba Serie M Reserva Azul