On March 18, 2023, Smoke Inn held its 17th annual “The Great Smoke” event. The main event was held at the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach, Florida. Over the years, I have seen this event grow into one of the premier cigar events in the world. As I have done in the past, […]
Announcement: Prime Time Episode 258: Abe Dababneh
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For Episode 258, Abe Dababneh returns! Abe’s been on a “book tour” promoting The Great Smoke (TGS). As we approach the date, we’ve heard the interviews and now is the chance for us to come from a unique perspective. Yes, we will get you the skinny on everything with TGS 2023, but we’ll also […]
Cigar News: Drew Estate to Release Exclusive Limited-Edition Cigar for Smoke Inn’s 25th Anniversary
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In 2021, Smoke Inn marked its 25th anniversary. Now, Smoke Inn is celebrating the occasion with the launch of a commemorative limited edition cigar for Drew Estate under the Herrera Estelí Miami line. In addition, the cigar will also honor Smoke Inn owner Abe Dababneh‘s father and mentor, Raji Dababneh. This cigar, the Herrera Estelí […]
Cigar News: Red Meat Lovers Club Beef Stick Coming in November
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Smoke Inn has announced its latest project in the South Florida store’s exclusive Red Meat Lovers Club Series, “The Beef Stick.” The Red Meat Lovers Club project is a collaboration between Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust’s Steve Saka and Evan Darnell of the Red Meat Lovers Club. The Beef Stick introduces a 6 x 48 format […]
Announcement: Prime Time Special Edition 114 – Abe Dababneh, The 2022 TGS Pre-Game Show
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Tonight, the one and only “Honest Abe” Dababneh aka “Ming”, aka “Big Delicious” returns to Prime Time. Abe is the architect behind on the grandest annual cigar events in the country, The Great Smoke. With the 2022 event slated for this month, we’ll give you everything you need to know about this event – Prime […]
Cigar Review: Alec Bradley Trilogy Authentic Corojo Robusto (2021)
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In 2021, Alec Bradley Cigar Company brought back its Trilogy line. The Trilogy is a set of three distinct blends: Authentic Corojo, Native Cameroon, and Exotic Maduro. The unique thing about the Alec Bradley Trilogy series is that each cigar has a triangular press. The Trilogy was originally introduced in 2002, but eventually would be […]
Prime Time Episode 211: Industry Panel #10: Abe Dababneh, David Garofalo & Jeff Borysiewicz (and some thoughts)
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You have asked for a retailer show. On Episode 211, you are getting one like no other one before. “Honest Abe Dababneh” of Smoke Inn, David Garofalo of Two Guys Smoke Shop, and Jeff Borysiewicz of Corona Cigar Company join us for what is Industry Panel #10. These three gentlemen have build up three massive […]
The Blog: Will Cooper Guests on Developing Palates PCA 2021 Recap Show
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On July 19, 2021, Aaron Loomis hosted a unique PCA 2021 Recap Show on Developing Palates. This included two manufacturers: Terence Reilly of Aganorsa Leaf and Steve Saka of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust; two retailers: Jay Davis of Blue Smoke Dallas and Abe Dababneh of Smoke Inn; and finally two media members: Eric Guttormson of […]