The Stogie Geeks crew talks about holiday gifts, cigars that age poorly, humidors and more!
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This month we're smoking Fuente! Bring your favorite, or one of your favorite, Fuente cigars, and light that sucker up. Topics will include humidor maintenance for the long haul, really expensive humidors, holiday cocktails, delicious lamb, Alabama football cigar tradition, pairing that matter (or not), and having the worst luck.
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This week, the Stogie Geeks Interview Michael Correia, owner of Regency Cigar Emporium about Regency Cigar Emporium becoming the First Cigar Retailer in the U.S. to Accept Cryptocurrency! EAST GREENWICH, R.I. – Regency Cigar Emporium announced that they are the first retailer of its kind in the country to accept cryptocurrency, allowing customers to purchase their wide array of cigars, humidors and accessories using cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. As Regency approaches its 25th anniversary this June, the local business is making its foray into the burgeoning cryptocurrency market. Customers using Regency’s online store or shopping in their retail location, can now choose cryptocurrency as a payment option, much like using any major credit card. “We are proud to offer our customers the payment option of the future, cryptocurrency,” said Michael Correia, owner of Regency Cigar Emporium. “Cryptocurrency is here to stay, and has now been seamlessly integrated into our online store, making it even easier for our customers. In the coming years, there will be an explosion of crypto payments for online and local retailers – and we are now ahead of the curve.” Regency offers an extensive selection of cigars, ranging from $4 to $500, at its retail store, online, and at its cigar bar, including some of the rarest and most sought after cigars on the market. Regency’s cigar bar offers spirit tastings and pairings from their wide array of scotch and whiskeys. The cigar bar also features a state-of-the-art ventilation system that circulates air throughout every three minutes, creating a safer experience for patrons during the pandemic. To learn more visit: https://www.facebook.com/RegencyCigarEmporium https://www.instagram.com/regencycigar/ Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks Show Notes: https://stogiegeeks.com/sg363
This week, the Stogie Geeks Discuss stogies of the week with reviews and commentary, and Nelson will have some news stories along the way.
Joe’s Sticks:
Davidoff Yamasá
The Arturo Fuente Best Seller
Alec Bradley Black Market Esteli
Nelson’s Sticks:
Arturo Fuente Canones
Illusione MJ12 Maduro
K by Karen Berger Robusto
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This week the Stogie Geeks Discuss Stogies of the Week with reviews and commentary, Nelson will have some news stories along the way. Tobacco Legislation (Jenkins, PACT , and new FDA proposed flavor ban).
Nelson’s Sticks:
Don Carlos Robusto
Atabey Spiritus Lancero
Tatuaje Avion 11 Grand Perfecto
Joe’s Sticks:
Viaje Phat Carolina Reaper
CAO Arcana Mortal Coil
Guardian Of The Farm
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Abe Dababneh is the owner & founder of Smoke Inn, LLC., a retailer of premium cigars, tobacco products and accessories. Abe’s experience in the cigar business is represented by his 23 years as the owner of Smoke Inn®, growing from a single store in Tequesta to one of the largest retail cigar operations in Florida and the country. The Smoke Inn retail chain is now comprised of eleven locations, six wholly owned corporate locations and four licensee locations, stretching from Port St. Lucie to Margate. Abe has also built Smoke Inn into a strong web-based retail brand servicing cigar aficionados all over the world. Smokeinn.com was started in 2007 and has thrived as a direct result of Abe’s personal involvement and distinct marketing acumen.
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It's the Stogies of the Week with reviews and commentary, Nelson will have some news stories along the way.
Nelson’s Sticks....
Espinosa Comfortably Numb Vol. 2 6x52 Toro
Charter Oak Habano 6x52 Torpedo
Dunbarton Tobacco Sobremesa 5.25X44 Corona Grande
Joe’s Sticks....
ROJAS STREET TACOS
Noel Rojas Bluebonnets
Esteban Carreras Mr. Brownstone
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This week the Stogie Geeks discuss with an unclear picture as to when the pandemic will end, we all need to focus on what we’ve learned from this difficult year and what we can do to improve business in the future. - A Pandemic Sales Plan.
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In the Second Segment, sticks of the week with reviews and commentary, Nelson will have some news stories along the way!
Drew’s Sticks....
Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Co- the Oscar Maduro 5X50 Robusto
Diamond Crown Maximus No.6 Double Robusto
Espinosa Habano No. 4 5.5x50
Nelson’s Sticks.... AVO Syncro Ritmo South America 7x54
Charter Oak Maduro 6x52
Joe’s Sticks....
The Black Label Trading Royalty
Esteban Carreras Mr. Brownstone
The CAO Zócalo
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Jeff Gaston, in located rural southeastern Nebraska. Jeff is 34 years old with a career in Ultrasonic Inspection of metal materials, both manufactured and welded. GSTN Cigar was established in September of 2020 after Jeff complained about the design of an ashtray that his wife had gifted him. She told him to create his own, he did, and the company was born. They produce handcrafted cigar ashtrays from woods such as Walnut, Appalachian maple, Northern Pine, and Curly Cherry that sell both domestically and internationally. Two interesting facts about Jeff is that he only has one eye due to Glaucoma, and lost most of his taste buds when he was a child, which makes finding the right cigar a true journey.
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Bill DeLisi will provide insight on the current state of Cuban Cigars, he will also discuss the past 15 years of the Cuban Cigar Industry, Business projections and what we can expect over the next 3-5 years will be discussed.
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This week, the Stogie Geeks interview Steve Boik the owner of Frontline Cigars based out of the western suburbs of Chicago. Started the business in 2019 off a cigar they used to hand out at events for their cigar club. The Blue Line Cigar Club was established in 2017 to help out injured or sick police officers. Fast forward to 2019, started a charity after raising funds for seven police officer families, started Help the Heroes Foundation, a 501c3 helping injured or sick first responders and military. Started the cigar business shortly after and they both work hand in hand.
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This week, the Stogie Geeks interview Lace A. Wilson, CEO of Boss Bear Creative, the Big Ash Smoke Book. The #1 traditional, customizable cigar journal, log and tracker for cigar smokers of all types. Packed with special resources, built with archival quality materials, and hand-crafted for heirloom quality.
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The Stogie Geeks review some of the sticks they've had over the past week! Drew’s Sticks.... Four Kicks Capa Especial Robusto Davidoff Nicaragua Joe’s Sticks.... Caldwell Lost & Found Swollen Co & Caldwell Lost & Found PEPPER CREAM SODA
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In the Second Segment, sticks of the week with reviews and commentary, Nelson will have some news stories along the way.
Drew’s Sticks:
Ramon Allones Small Club Petit Corona
Alec & Bradley Kintsugi Robusto
Drew Estate: Liga Privada Year of the Rat
Nelson’s Sticks:
99AJ Fernandez Last Call Maduro 5x46
Davidoff Winston Churchill Late Hour 5x52 Robusto
HVC 500 Anniversary Selectos 5 5/8 x46 Corona Gorda
Joe’s Sticks:
Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Robusto
Diamond Crown Pyramid No. 7
Caldwell Lost & Found Scooby Snax Corona Habano
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This week, the Stogie Geeks interview Brad Berko, Managing Director, Bahama Mamas Company. Bahama Mamas, LLC is headquartered in Charlotte, NC with offices in Las Vegas NV. They are part of the Potomac Tobacco Group. Visit: bahamamamascigar.com
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This week the Stogie Geeks discuss the New Plan for big events and shows. As we start month 11 now since the start of C-19, business has to move on as best it can. Like we said in March of 2020, things will change and not go back. 2021 will be the time for new formats and more online/ virtual experiences for all. Joe and Drew will break it down, and the number of chicken wings consumed on Super Bowl Sunday is expected to hit a record 1.4B, according to the National Chicken Council. Put Joe down for 29 how many will Drew have?
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This week, the Stogie Geeks interview Leonor Abzaradel - CEO Platinum Nova Cigar. Her first exposure to the cigar industry was when she applied and started working at Club Macanudo in New York City, through hard work and determination, rose to the position of assistant manager. Always wanting to learn more about the cigar industry and the retail aspect of it she went to work for Nat Sherman Townhouse under the leadership of Michael Herklots. Approximately a year later she was offered the position as assistant manager for Casa de Montecristo in New York City and was in charge of overseeing the day to day operation of two locations.
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This week, Joe will discuss the most sought out list in the cigar industry. Cigar Aficionado’s top 25 of 2020, thoughts and commentary will be in order. This will all be done while enjoying the #1 rated stick of 2020 of course and some drinks…. Cheers!
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This week, Nelson and Joe Demonstrate the effects of how the wrapper, binder, and filler are super important on the overall flavor of a premium cigar. To accomplish this, we have John Troiano from Alec Bradley Cigar Company here in studio to walk us through this process. Together we will be smoking the different components of the cigar and discussing what flavors we are each getting when they are separated. We will break it all down for you if you never been to a blending demonstration, this is a great place to start, and I am sure Nelson will have some Cigar News!
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