Cigar Aficionado Podcast

Cigar Aficionado

The Cigar Aficionado Podcast brings the world of premium cigars straight to your ears, and now to your screen. Hosted by executive editor David Savona, each episode pulls back the curtain on the people, places, and rituals that define cigar culture. Get candid conversations with the industry's most influential makers and tastemakers, sharp reviews and ratings of the latest releases, and explorations of the spirits, travel, and lifestyle that pair so naturally with a great smoke.

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6 episodes
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Wednesday · 36 min
The Cigar Aficionado Podcast Episode 6: Carlos Fuente Jr., Litto Gomez And Jorge Padrón
This episode of the Cigar Aficionado Podcast is sponsored by 1916 Tabacalera Eiroa by Santi Eiroa. In the newest episode, executive editor David Savona is joined by three industry giants: Jorge Padrón of Padrón Cigars, Carlos "Carlito" Fuente Jr. of Arturo Fuente Cigars and Litto Gomez of La Flor Dominicana Cigars. The group of luminaries discusses the cigar industry, familial roots, connecting with consumers and much more.
July 8 · 28 min
The Cigar Aficionado Podcast Episode 5: Rafael Nodal
In our latest video podcast, David Savona and Greg Mottola are joined by Rafael Nodal, owner of the Aging Room brand and vice president of product capability at Tabacalera USA, to discuss the cigarmaker's unique career path, his passion for cigars and much more.
June 24 · 20 min
The Cigar Aficionado Podcast Episode 4: Fat Cigars
In our latest video podcast, executive editor David Savona and managing editor Greg Mottola discuss the growing trend of thick ring gauge cigars and how it’s reshaping the market.
June 10 · 19 min
The Cigar Aficionado Podcast Episode 3: $100 Cigars
Would you pay $100 for a single cigar? Executive editor David Savona and managing editor Gregg Mottola light up two of them (the Rocky Patel Conviction and the Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Doble Diamante, both rated 95 points) to find out what's driving cigar prices to record heights. They trace the trend from Davidoff's $500 Oro Blanco to the 2022 Cohiba price hikes that ended bargain hunting in Havana, share three decades of pricing data from Cigar Aficionado's blind tastings, and reveal the most expensive cigar on the market today: a Trinidad Fundadores humidor that runs $60,000. Plus, why you still don't need to spend big to smoke great, and where to find the best values from Padrón, Fuente and more.
May 27 · 23 min
The Cigar Aficionado Podcast Episode #2: Cuba
Executive Editor David Savona and Managing Editor Greg Mottola discuss the rapidly changing situation in Cuba, the birthplace of the premium cigar industry, in the newest edition of the Cigar Aficionado Podcast. From the energy crisis to the oil embargo and the declining availability and soaring prices of Cuban cigars, Episode 2 offers an entertaining and educational look at the challenges facing Cuba today, and how the geopolitical forces and trials of nature have affected Cuba’s legendary cigar industry. Perfect for cigar lovers and anyone interested in the world of Cuba and its famed cigars.
May 6 · 22 min
The Cigar Aficionado Podcast Episode #1: Blind Tastings
Step into the world of blind tasting as the hosts of the Cigar Aficionado podcast put their palates — and instincts — to the test. In this debut episode, the conversation explores the art, psychology, and surprises behind tasting without labels, discussing how perception, experience, and expectation can dramatically influence flavor. From unexpected favorites to humbling misidentifications, Episode 1 offers an entertaining and insightful look at what really separates a great palate from a confident guess. Perfect for cigar lovers, spirits enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by sensory experience and expert opinion.

Cigar Aficionado Podcast

The Cigar Aficionado Podcast Episode 6: Carlos Fuente Jr., Litto Gomez And Jorge Padrón

The Cigar Aficionado Podcast Episode 5: Rafael Nodal

The Cigar Aficionado Podcast Episode 4: Fat Cigars

The Cigar Aficionado Podcast Episode 3: $100 Cigars

The Cigar Aficionado Podcast Episode #2: Cuba

The Cigar Aficionado Podcast Episode #1: Blind Tastings