It’s Special Edition #25, the Silver Edition of Special Edition. For this milestone show, we welcome Luis Cuevas, owner of Casa Cuevas Cigars. We will learn about Luis’ family’s rich history in the cigar business and discuss the Casa Cuevas brand – the brand he has brought to market. We will also discuss the recent […]
Prime Time Episode 45: Mo Maali, Patina Cigars
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Tonight on Episode 45 of the Prime Time Show, we welcome Mo Maali. Maali wears two hats, as he not only is the owner of the Patina Cigars brand, but also the National Sales Manager of Mombacho Cigars. In our Debonaire Ideal segment, we will talk about the city of Chicago. And in our Deliberation […]
Prime Time Episode 44: Michael Giannini, Ben Winokur, & Jason Carignan, Ventura Cigar Company
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On Episode 44 of the Prime Time Show, we welcome Michael Giannini, Benjamin Winokur, and Jason Carnigan of Ventura Cigar Company. As many know, Michael joined the Ventura team in the Fall of 2017 after building a storied career at General Cigar. We will catch up on what’s happening with Michael, and then discuss what’s […]
Cigar Coop Prime Time Special Edition 24: Claudio Sgroi, Mombacho Cigars
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For Special Edition #24, Claudio Sgroi returns to Prime Time – but this time he comes over to Special Edition. We will catch up on things with Claudio and his company Mombacho Cigars – who had a huge year in 2017. Plus we will talk a little food and cuisine with Claudio, and Bear gives […]
Prime Time Episode 43: Lawrence Miltenberger, Cubanacan Cigars
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On Episode 43, we welcome Lawrence Miltenberger of Cubanacan Cigars. We will chronicle Lawrence’s journey through the cigar industry and catch up on what’s new at Cubanacan. In our Debonaire Ideal segment, we talk with Winter Sports. Finally, in our Deliberation Segment, we will discuss cigar media and contests. < Don’t forget, you can catch […]
Prime Time Episode 42: Nick Syris, LH Cigars
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For Episode 42, we welcome Nick Syris – owner of LH Premium Cigars. Tonight we learn about Nick’s unique journey in the cigar industry, his brand of cigars, and the unique collaboration he has with “Island Jim” Robinson. In our Debonaire Ideal segment, we talk with Nick about Cuba. Finally, in our Deliberation Segment, we […]
Cigar Coop Prime Time Special Edition 23: A Look at Davidoff Viaje Al Origen
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It’s a jam-packed Special Edition #23. For our Big Story, Bear and I talk about our Davidoff Viaje Al Origen visit to the Davidoff operations in the Dominican Republic. Plus we revisit our lab experiment of aging a Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Todos Las Dias cigar; discuss some more of the recent acquisitions in the […]
Prime Time Episode 41: Andre Farkas, Viaje Cigars
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It’s Episode 41 on the Prime Time Show and we are proud to welcome Andre Farkas to the Prime Time Show. Andre has revolutionized the small batch cigar market and tonight, we will gain insights into what he has accomplished and be given a glimpse of where things are heading. In our Debonaire Ideal segment, […]
Cigar Coop Prime Time Special Edition 22: Omar de Frias, Fratello Cigars
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Join us for Prime Time Special Edition #22. We are excited to welcome Omar de Frias to the show. We will learn and catch up on everything Fratello Cigars. We will also do a little recap of the “Big Game” played between the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots. All of this on the newsmagazine show […]
Cigar Coop Prime Time Special Edition 21: A Conversation with Henke Kelner and Eladio Diaz
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Join Coop and Bear as they journey to the Dominican Republic and have a conversation with Davidoff Master Blenders Henke Kelner and Eladio Diaz. Plus we were also joined by Henke’s son Klaas Peter. This is a rare occasion where both Mr. Kelner and Mr. Diaz have been interviewed together, so you won’t want to […]