Box Press
125 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 72 ratingsThere is a story inside every smoke shop, with every cigar and with every person. Come be a part of the cigar lifestyle at Boveda. This is Box Press.
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Powerhouse Cigar Roundtable | Litto & Tony Gomez | LFD Cigars | Box Press Ep. 126
April 27, 2024 16:30 - 1 hour - 140 MBNever miss cigar greatness. Click here for Boveda's email insider news: https://hubs.la/Q01BLsBF0 It's like having a smoke in a cigar lounge WITH 5 CIGAR NOTABLES. Light up you best celebratory cigar (perhaps La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull, rated #1 cigar of 2016 by Cigar Aficionado, BTW?) for this virtual smoke sesh featuring: - Cigar Aficionado Hall of Famer Litto Gomez, Co-owner of La Flor Dominicana (LFD) - Tony Gomez, LFD Vice President - Sean Knutsen, Boveda CEO - Tim Swail, ...
!Celebramos! Cinco De Mayo with Casa 1910 Cigars, Tequila & Mariachi | Box Press Ep. 125
April 24, 2024 17:00 - 14 minutes - 26.8 MBGood cigar talk? Learn more about cigar storage with Boveda. Click here to get emails: https://hubs.la/Q01BLsBF0 Casa 1910—THE Cinco De Mayo cigar of choice! Add this cigar trip to your bucket list: Miami, Florida, Cinco De Mayo (Cinco De Dade!) for tequila and Casa 1910's new Mexigars—affordable bundled cigars that “encapsulate the essence of Mexico, using diverse seeds, tobaccos, and fermentations to create unique flavor profiles.” Manolo Santiago, co-founder of Casa 1910 cigars joins...
Hot Topic—Fire-Cured Tobacco Farming in Tennessee | Jennifer Davis | Box Press Ep. 123
March 25, 2024 16:45 - 7 minutes - 13.9 MBLearn about the sweat equity that goes into fire-curing tobacco for cigars. See baby tobacco plants grow and mature. And hear how a tobacco plant becomes cigar ready in this field trip to a tobacco farm on the central northern border of Tennessee with cigar connoisseur Rob Gagner and Tennessee realtor/historian Jennifer Davis. What is Boveda? Craft cigars brands and big name cigar companies protect their blends with Boveda 2-way humidity control—that brown pack that you find in the box wit...
No Cigar Man is An Island | Cigar Family Charitable Foundation | Box Press Ep. 122
March 04, 2024 16:45 - 19 minutes - 36.8 MBOpusX, Chateau Fuente, Julius Caeser, Cuesta-Rey, shall we go on? You wouldn't have Dominican cigars without the Dominican people.The mountainous agricultural Bonao region of the Dominican Republic, however, suffers from extreme poverty, an inadequate educational system, and poor water quality, which greatly affects people's health. Two giants in premium cigars—Carlos “Carlito” P. Fuente, Jr., chairman of Arturo Fuente Cigars and Eric Newman, president of J.C. Newman Cigar Company—set out to...
Be Present: Conscious Living Through Cigars | Reinhard Pohorec, Meerapfel Cigar | Box Press Ep. 121
February 19, 2024 17:00 - 34 minutes - 64.3 MBReady to get metaphysical over cigars? "Everything is an experience," says sensory expert and cigar passionado Reinhard Pohorec. And what a vision quest this entrepreneur is on since he joined UberLuxury cigar brand Meerapfel as its vice president. You might recognize Reinhard as host of the live cigar podcast, Light 'em Up Lounge, where he talks to cigar insiders. Tables turn as Boveda's Drew Emmer interviews Reinhard to talk first cigars, work-life balance, and finding your purpose. What...
Get Spiritual with Apostate Cigars, Brandon Oveson | Box Press Ep. 120
February 05, 2024 17:00 - 25 minutes - 49.4 MBAre Apostate Cigars God's gift to cigar smokers? Prepare to be converted by this boutique cigar maker whose blends are based on the symbolism of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Founded by former LSD members, Brandon Oveson and Kendrick Woolstenhulme, Apostate Cigars are blended at Jochy Blanco's Tabacalera Palma cigar factory in the Dominican Republic. Boveda's Drew Emmer interviewed Brandon to delve into these D.R. cigars created for flavor, not strength. What is Bo...
Green Bay: Home to Lovely Cigars and the Packers | Box Press Ep. 119
January 22, 2024 17:00 - 19 minutes - 37.4 MBGreen Bay isn't just about football. Now this is some wild card—an upstart cigar company outta Green Bay, Wisconsin! Learn about Green Bay's rich history of cigar making that's been revived by the Lovely Cigars, a midwestern artisan cigar brand. Boveda's Drew Emmer talks cigars and Green Bay with two of Lovely's owners, Keith Archiquette and Dylan Masse, who along with Mike Gehm developed the Elegante X2 Ain't They Lovely stick and the No. 162, which is an homage cigar to union workers. Lo...
Glaciers, Lakes, Volcanos & Cigars | Nick Melillo, Foundation Cigars | Box Press Ep. 117
January 08, 2024 10:30 - 39 minutes - 74.2 MBKnow why tobacco grows well in Connecticut? Or what revitalized Nicaraguan cigars? Or why a layer of sand on top of clay makes a great foundation for a tobacco plant? Learn cigar facts, how to pronounce Foundation's award-winning El Güegüense Cigar and more. Go deeper into the history of the cigar Motherland of Nicaragua with Foundation Cigars Founder/Owner, Nick Melillo and Boveda's Drew Emmer. What is Boveda? Premium cigars brands protect their blends with Boveda 2-way humidity control—t...
Get Ya New York Style Cigars Here | Debut! West Side Story Cigars | Box Press Ep. 118
December 22, 2023 17:00 - 7 minutes - 13.5 MBFIRST IN A NYC CIGAR SERIES—2 BLENDS, 1 BOX. Pick your side. Baseball bat cigars or knife cigars? Get ready to rumble over cigars named after the weapons of choice by rival gangs in West Side Story, 1957 play/1961 movie/2021 reboot. The 20-count boxes of West Side Story cigars feature both blends, which you can tell apart by their secondary bands. You get 10 blue bats (Mexican San Andres) and 10 red knives (Brazilian Arapiraca). Blended and hand rolled in New York City, West Side Story cig...
Does A Cigar Have to Be Perfect? | Quesada Cigars | Box Press Ep. 116
December 11, 2023 16:42 - 18 minutes - 35.1 MBBut dad, why? Every daughter has said it. When Raquel Quesada entered the family business, she questioned why good wasn't good enough when it came to making premium cigars. She soon learned that construction, consistency, and quality have to be perfect, especially if your father is Cigar Aficionado Hall of Famer, Manuel (Manolo) Quesada. Raquel is among the fifth generation producing the Dominican premium brand, which includes Quesada, Casa Magna, Vega Magna, and Oktoberfest cigars. Find ou...
INNOVATION! Fresh Take on Where You Buy Cigars | CigarBros | Box Press Ep. 115
December 04, 2023 16:49 - 29 minutes - 56.2 MBPicture choosing your own premium cigar from a fully stocked humidor while you fill your tank. And it's a smoke you want to smoke, not some rocket dog. Think Montecristo, Oliva, Cohiba, Rocky Patel, or other aficionado-approved cigar. CigarBros founder Remon Mansour is making it easier for you to buy cigars where you already go—non-traditional cigar sellers, like gas stations, convenience stores, liquor stores, lounges, casinos, golf courses, etc. The company provides a patented stand-alone ...
Is Cigar Club Right For You? | Boveda Cigar Club Week | Box Press Ep. 113
November 16, 2023 16:45 - 9 minutes - 18.6 MBWalking into a cigar shop's humidor can be intimidating. As a member of the Cigar Club, you get curated premium cigars auto-shipped right to you every month. The way to go for new smokers, busy smokers, or cigar smokers who don't live near a decent tobacco shop. You can specify the types of cigars you favor—mild-medium, medium, full, or a variety of all three (3). There's also a bi-monthly subscription of limited-edition blends developed by the club called Cigar Club Customs. Or sign up f...
Is Standard & Twain Cigar Club Right For You? | Boveda Cigar Club Week | Box Press Ep. 112
November 15, 2023 16:45 - 31 minutes - 59.4 MBStandard & Twain is the 1st blind tasting cigar subscription. Like a surprise? The cigars' brand bands are removed to do away with hype, bias, and your own pre-conceived notions. You smoke the cigar for the cigar. Afterward, scan the QR code on the S&T band to reveal what cigar you just smoked. The cigar club for you if you want to discover hidden gems, develop your own palate, and cut through the noise of shopping for cigars. Just fill out a quick cigar quiz, then choose how often you wan...
Is Privada Cigar Club Right For You? | Boveda Cigar Club Week | Box Press Ep. 111
November 14, 2023 16:45 - 20 minutes - 39.2 MBIf you crave cigars, knowledge, and community, Privada Cigar Club is for you. Every month as a member, you'll get three (3) of limited-edition cigars, many are exclusive sizes and blends. All of which have been aged at the ideal humidity using Boveda to protect the cigars as their flavors meld and mature. With those curated cigars, you'll receive tasting notes, pairing notes, and stories of how those cigars came to be, plus personal insights from the cigar blenders who created the month's...
Is Luxury Cigar Club Right For You? | Boveda Cigar Club Week | Box Press Ep. 110
November 13, 2023 16:45 - 22 minutes - 42.6 MBBOVEDA SPECIAL! Sign up for Luxury Cigar Club with coupon code BOVEDA and get FREE shipping on your first cigar shipment! A cigar club membership subscription makes the perfect gift for a cigar lover in your life. BOVEDA CIGAR CLUB WEEK kicks off with Luxury Cigar Club. Choose among 4 tiers to have 3 to 5 cigars delivered to you every month—all shipped with Boveda cigar protection. Expect up-and-coming cigar brands; boutique artisanal cigars, such as Crowned Heads, Tatuaje, Foundation; and...
How to Keep Cigars from Drying Out—These Travel the World | Cigars For Warriors | Box Press Ep. 109
November 11, 2023 15:45 - 26 minutes - 50.7 MB🇺🇸 Boveda Veterans Day Challenge: Smoke a cigar, give a cigar to Cigars for Warriors: https://cigarsforwarriors.org/ Boveda's Drew Emmer is joined by foodie, cigar lover, Matty Rock and Trey Boring, Senior Vice Chairman of Cigars for Warriors (CFW). This cigar talk jumps from supporting troops with cigars to $70 Cubans, Robert Burns tubos, why foodies would love cigars, and how to keep cigars fresh while you travel. CFW is a non-profit organization that sends cigar care packages filled wi...
A Tasty Little Critter | Black Label Trading Company, James Brown | Box Press Ep. 108
October 30, 2023 14:30 - 16 minutes - 31.2 MBCigar Journal winner of the Best Boutique Brand Nicaragua 2023: Black Label Trading Company Royalty! Since it won this major award, the small-batch limited release cigar company has been in even higher demand—and shorter supply. Just to establish the hierarchy of this Nicaraguan cigar maker: Oveja Negra (AKA black sheep) cigar brand family begets Black Works Studio and All Black Label Trading Company. The company was co-founded by the husband-and-wife team, James and Angela Brown. Boveda...
Why Are Cuban Cigars So Expensive? | Juan Martínez | Joya de Nicargua | Box Press Ep. 107
October 23, 2023 13:58 - 30 minutes - 57.7 MBJoya de Nicaragua Executive President Juan Martínez talks new releases and competing with Cuban cigars with Boveda's Drew Emmer. Nicaragua is the biggest producer of handmade cigars in the world. And Joya de Nicargua has everything to do with that. Most of its cigars sales are outside of the United States, so the 55-year-old+ company knows a thing or two about going head-to-head with Cuban cigars. In countries other than the U.S., you can buy Cuban cigars, but they're expensive. Joya de Ni...
#1 Cigar Meets #1 Life Lesson | Rafael Nodal | Box Press Ep. 106
October 16, 2023 16:30 - 17 minutes - 32.9 MBGreat specs make you see the world a little clearer, yes? Rafael Nodal, visionary in the world of small-batch cigars for Aging Room, says that the cigar lounge is a laboratory for democracy. How can you enjoy a great cigar with a fellow smoker who might be a little right or left for your taste? You must hone the skill of respectful communication. Listening with civility encourages those rich conversations, like this cigar talk with Boveda's Drew Emmer. Freedom to create is one reason thi...
Smoking Cigars in Dubai | Ra'ed Saqfelhait, The Leaf Master Tobacco Trading | Box Press Ep. 105
October 09, 2023 17:00 - 30 minutes - 56.1 MBTravel virtually with us to learn what cigar smoking is like in the Arabian Peninsula. The Leaf Master Tobacco Trading is the largest tobacco shopping adventure within six Arab countries, which focuses on New World cigars, cigar accessories, and luxury cigar experiences. An eclectic, artsy walk-in cigar boutique awaits in Dubai. What looks like lessons in chemistry, test tubes are set up to infuse cigars with the essence of fine spirits and teas. For cigar traditionalists, the shop stocks ...
Do Your Cigar Tools Reflect Who You Are? | LES FINES LAMES | Box Press Ep. 104
October 02, 2023 17:00 - 37 minutes - 68.3 MBCigar smoking is an art form, a lifestyle. That's why every SOTL & BOTL must don a Les Fines Lames Punch Bracelet. Ready to elevate the way you cut cigars? Pierre Jourdan & Pablo Rodet, creators of fine cigar accessories, delve into why you should invest in essential cigar tools, like the stylish LE PETITE cigar cutter. For cigar aficionados, the act of enjoying a fine cigar is about more than the smoke, it's the experience. Host: Rob Gagner What is Boveda? Cigar makers age and preserve t...
Patina Was Never Cool, So It Can't Be Uncool | Mo Maali | Box Press Ep. 103
September 25, 2023 17:05 - 29 minutes - 53.6 MBMO KNOWS CIGARS! Look beyond Cigar Aficionado's Top 10. Patina is the best cigar you've never heard of—until now. Could Patina be the next Fuente of Padrón? Founder Mo Maali's heart and soul are in this small-batch cigar company. He wants you to be excited whenever you light a Patina. He wants Patina to be the cigar of choice when you celebrate a personal achievement or milestone. He wants you to try his new Lancero that is scheduled to launch in December 2023. (And if you still can find t...
Buying Cigars in Mexico—What to Know | Bernardo Andrés, Cigar Distributor | Box Press Ep. 102
September 18, 2023 17:00 - 16 minutes - 30.9 MBIn Spanish with English captions. Who's buying up all those premium cigars in Mexico? Learn why humidity and cigars is so important, especially in a country like Mexico where climates go from beach to desert in this southern-most North American country. Preventing humidity fluctuations protects a cigar's flavor. Boveda's Dan Murphy talks cigars and Mexico with Bernardo Andrés, Director General of Vitolas del Mundo, which manages brands exclusively in Mexico, such as Rocky Patel, Alec Bradle...
LA Black Cigar Culture | Smoke Big Documentary | Kareem Fort | Box Press Ep. 101
August 30, 2023 17:00 - 10 minutes - 20.8 MBCigars are the equalizer that bring people together. Lord knows we need more of that right now. Smoke Big, created by Kareem Fort, is an independent film about the Black cigar culture in LA. Kareem captures short stories about cigar experiences to shine a realistic light on cigars in the Black community. Two of Boveda's founders, CEO Sean Knutsen and SVP Tim Swail were interviewed for the film. They explain how to protect the flavor and character of cigars by storing them at the proper hum...
Hustle Recognized Hustle | Carlito Fuente Jr. + Boveda Founders | Box Press Ep. 100
August 28, 2023 17:00 - 19 minutes - 36.6 MB100th Box Press episode! Cigar revolutionaries! Arturo Fuente CEO, Carlito Fuente Jr. & Boveda founders Sean Knutsen & Tim Swail talk premium cigar care and why humidity has everything to do with it. OpusX creator, Carlito is one of the most respected figures in the industry. This third generation cigar maker was an early adopter of Boveda and its 2-way humidity control that protects premium cigars. His company supports the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation, which gives children in the Do...
Hit Me, Baby, One More Time! Conviction & Dark Star Cigars | Rocky Patel | Box Press Ep. 99
August 22, 2023 19:00 - 5 minutes - 11.7 MBStay tuned for the big take down! Rocky Patel got way more than he bargained for while debuting his new cigars, Conviction and Dark Star to Boveda's founders, Sean Knutsen and Tim Swail and company sensei, Drew Emmer. Rocky explains why he uses Boveda to preserve the flavor and character of his cigars. Just to clarify, Boveda was indeed developed in Minnesota, the land of sky blue water, but here's what the 2-way humidity pack actually contains: Purified water, natural salts and odorless f...
I Won a Starring Spot on this Cigar Podcast! | Nico Sanders | Box Press Ep. 98
August 07, 2023 17:15 - 44 minutes - 81 MBWinner, winner, chicken dinner. In a Premium Cigar Retailers Association auction, Nico Sanders was victorious in earning a guest role on Boveda's cigar podcast, Box Press. "Sharing cigars with people and learning more about them and their experiences is the greatest thing," the long-time cigar smoker told hosts Nate Beck and Rob Gagner. Nico, a lover of anything Fuente, heads up Community Housing Associates, Inc. Making homelessness brief is the group's goal. CHA has developed, managed, or ...
Bring Out the "Adult" Pipes | Tim Ozgener, Ozgener Family Cigars | Box Press Ep. 97
July 20, 2023 17:02 - 27 minutes - 50.5 MBListen for the hilarious father-son story that taught Tim Ozgener the importance of knowing your customer via adult-themed pipes! Previously, Tim owned and ran CAO with his father Cano Aret Ozgener and his sister Aylin. After a 12-year hiatus, Tim found his way back to the cigar business. Learn from the exercises that helped him pinpoint where to go next and how to design a brand like Nike does. In 2022, Tim launched Ozgener Family Cigars, which are distributed by Crowned Heads. Interview ...
To Hell with Flavor Profiles, Just Enjoy That Cigar | Illusione's Dion Giolito | Box Press Ep. 96
June 22, 2023 17:00 - 44 minutes - 82.4 MBDon't get mired in the flavors you're tasting in a cigar—or not tasting, for that matter. Just smoke a cigar to enjoy it, said Dion Giolito, founder of Illusione Cigars. This from the guy with an exacting palate and a rep for creative tobacco blending in cigars like the Singularé, Fume d'Amour, Ultra and Garagiste. Before making cigars, Giolito launched Fumare, a Nevada smoke shop specializing in rare and hard to find cigars. He still owns it, so when in Reno, check out Fumare for souvenir c...
This Cigar Project Was Born the Day My Father Passed Away | Jeremiah Meerapfel | Box Press Ep. 95
May 29, 2023 17:03 - 40 minutes - 75 MBGet out your handkerchiefs! A cigar talk to share with your dad or other influential man in your life. In November 2003, Jeremiah Meerapfel's father Richard died suddenly of a heart attack. Richard was heralded with saving Cameroon/Central African wrapper tobacco from extinction in the early 1990s. Jeremiah and his brother Joshua carried on their father's work. In honor of their father, the Meerapfels launched a new cigar category of limited-production UberLuxury cigars. For the rest of us, ...
Beginner Cigars for Newbies, Tips and Tricks | Box Press 94
May 15, 2023 17:03 - 12 minutes - 24.1 MBHow do you pick a cigar that's right for you, especially if you're new to cigar smoking? Learn the top things to know before you shop for cigars. Includes helpful questions what to say when the humidor manager asks, "May I help you." Hosted by Boveda's Nate Beck and Rob Gagner. Pick up a Boveda Humidor Bag to store those cigars you pick up at the smoke shop. A Boveda Humidor Bag makes a great first humidor, plus it's preloaded with a Boveda cigar humidity pack. Boveda preserves cigars by ma...
Who Wins? Henry Clay War Hawk vs. Montecristo Classic | Big Brother, Little Brother | Box Press 93
May 01, 2023 17:00 - 36 minutes - 69.2 MBInstead of chasing the next best boutique cigar, why not go back to the classics? Join Boveda's Rob Ganger and Nate Beck as they compare 2 sticks from Altadis U.S.A.—Henry Clay War Hawk is up against the Montecristo Classic. What’s the difference between these two cigars? Find out in this next round of "Big Brother Versus Little Brother," the cigar showdown of a budget-friendly cigar (War Hawk) and a celebratory cigar (Montecristo Classic). How can you preserve the cigars you bring cigars ...
Caldwell Lost & Found Cigar Showdown: Big Brother, Little Brother
April 21, 2023 17:00 - 31 minutes - 59.9 MBWhat cigar punches way above its price point? Find out in this next round of "Big Brother Versus Little Brother" cigar showdown! Join Boveda's Rob Ganger and Nate Beck as they compare 4 sticks from Robert Caldwell. Lost & Found started as a line of "abandoned" cigars. Since those are now few and far between, Lost & Found now blends small-batch cigars from rare, aged tobaccos. Hence the name: Lost & Found. They should add Gone to that name because when you smoke a Lost & Found, you'd better...
The One Where Rob Is a Wedding Crasher | Nirka Reyes | Box Press Ep.91
April 18, 2023 05:00 - 52 minutes - 97.5 MB"We don't make cigars, we make reasons to enjoy life," said Nirka Reyes, president of De Los Reyes, a cigar factory in the Dominican Republic. De Los Reyes is home to the Saga line of cigars and a portfolio of third-party brands. Nirka was also a pandemic bride who's planning a fifth anniversary reception to celebrate the big event that never was. Hear how Box Press host, Rob Gagner weasels his way on the guest list. What should be inside your humidor: good cigars and Boveda. Boveda are tho...
Cigars for Firefighters & Us, Too | Aric Bey, Black Star Line Cigars | Box Press Ep. 90
April 13, 2023 16:30 - 41 minutes - 75.5 MBGood burn. Great taste. Just what you'd expect from a retired Chicago firefighter turned cigar maker. Aric Bey is a model on how to pivot if early retirement derails your career. The Black boutique cigar brand founder sits down with Boveda's Rob Gagner to talk about the Black Star Line Cigars' blends. The brand name is a fist up to civil rights leader, Marcus Garvey. You might remember that Black Star Line and Epic Cigars teamed up on the Black History Month Cigar, a limited-edition schola...
Fuente Cigar Showdown—It's All About the Retrohale | Box Press Ep. 89
March 31, 2023 05:00 - 17 minutes - 17.7 MBIs one cigar worth twice as much as another in the same cigar brand? It's a "Big Brother Versus Little Brother" showdown! Join Boveda's Rob Ganger and Nate Beck as they compare 2 sticks from Arturo Fuente. And hear how to correctly pronounce Boveda. About Boveda for Cigars: Boveda are those brown 2-way humidity packs you put in a humidor to preserve cigars. When you own a humidor, you need to make sure the cigars inside stay well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or...
A Suitcase with a Built-In Humidor?! | Heiko Peorz | Box Press Ep. 88
March 25, 2023 06:00 - 52 minutes - 48.7 MBWheels of a suitcase that can charge your devices? Luggage for a cigar smoker? Diamond detailing? A carry-on to match your lipstick color? Peek into the world of how the rich and famous travel with Heiko Poerz, the founder of bespoke luggage company HENK. For the rest of us—enjoy the affordable luxury of a HENK cigar.The first vitola was christened on a private island ringed by white sandy beaches and coral reefs, no less. Definitely a well-lived cigar life! Boveda's Rob Gagner interviewed H...
Cigars Good for Mental Health? Cigar Writer, Nick Hammond | Box Press Ep.87
March 20, 2023 16:31 - 52 minutes - 99.8 MBThis episode gets real—men open up about mental health, fatherhood and self-imposed expectations. So, does cigar smoking help you cope with what life throws at you? Solo, cigar time is meditative. Surrounded by friends (or soon-to-be friends at the lounge), cigars create connection that's so lacking in today's frenetic world. And what a connection was made winter camping in Northern Minnesota. (Yes, that's a thing!)! Seeking fodder for his latest book, Nick Hammond, award-winning author of...
The Mother Clucker & Other Flocking Good Drunk Chicken Cigars | Box Press Ep. 86
March 13, 2023 05:15 - 48 minutes - 88.5 MBSmall-batch chasers and SOTL, it's time to give a woop woop to Drunk Chicken Cigars. This woman-owned, Black-owned boutique cigar company is headquartered in the District of Columbia. Hear how business professor Dr. Desiree Sylver turned a limited-run cigar hobby into a growing cigar business. The founder and CEO sat down with Boveda's Rob Gagner at PCA. Perfectly aged cigars. Guaranteed. Use Boveda 2-way humidity packs in a humidor to preserve premium cigars. When you own a humidor, you ne...
Dad Likes Me Best! 2 United Cigars Go Head-to-Head | Box Press Ep. 85
February 28, 2023 22:13 - 36 minutes - 71.2 MBIs one cigar worth 2X the other? It's a "Big Brother Versus Little Brother" showdown! Join Boveda's Rob Ganger and Nate Beck as they compare 2 sticks from United Cigars' storied line of cigars. Boveda are those brown 2-way humidity packs you put in a humidor to preserve cigars. When you own a humidor, you need to make sure the cigars inside stay well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll get better flavor from a cigar. Bov...
Smoking Dissidents, You're Supporting 85 Nicaraguan Families, Including Theirs | Box Press Ep. 84
February 24, 2023 05:15 - 20 minutes - 37.8 MBJoin Boveda's Rob Ganger for a chat with Dissident Cigars. Boveda are those brown 2-way humidity packs you put in a humidor to preserve cigars. When you own a humidor, you need to make sure the cigars inside stay well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll get better flavor from a cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bovedausa/ Twitter: https://ww...
Can You Taste Quality in a Cigar? | Box Press Ep. 83
February 17, 2023 05:00 - 49 minutes - 96.1 MBBoveda are those brown 2-way humidity packs you put in a humidor to preserve cigars. When you own a humidor, you need to make sure the cigars inside stay well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll get better flavor from a cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bovedausa/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bovedainc Instagram: https://www.instagram....
You'll Never Believe How This Guy Got His Start! | Serino Cigars | Box Press Ep. 82
February 10, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBYou gotta hear this story to believe it. Great factoid to share at the cigar lounge—"hey, did you know that the founder of Serino Cigars started in..." Listen and find out! Who's On this Box Press Cigar Podcast: Patriarch Tony Serino (founder) and his son, Carson (vice president and creative director) of Serino Cigars, a small batch cigar maker and private label cigar manufacturer. Interviewed by cigar podcast host, Rob Gagner at PCA 22, International Cigar Trade Show in Las Vegas, baby. ...
10 Million Cigars for the Troops?! Let's Do This, People! | Box Press Ep. 81
January 16, 2023 05:15 - 25 minutes - 46.6 MBChallenge accepted! https://cigarsforwarriors.org/donate/ Boveda's Rob Ganger challenges cigar lovers to donate 10 million cigars by 2027, to the non-profit organization, Cigars for Warriors. CFW sends cigar care packages filled with donated cigars and cigar accessories to troops who are in active war zones. Each care package is protected by Boveda, the brown 2-way humidity packs you put in a humidor to preserve cigars. Rob is joined by Trey Boring, Senior Vice Chairman of CFW and Boveda's...
How Cigar is Made Affects How a Cigar Tastes | Box Press Shorts Ep. 80
January 09, 2023 17:00 - 5 minutes - 10.1 MBThe holy trinity of a cigar is its filler, binder and wrapper. All parts of a cigar work together to create handmade art that cigar smokers love. Hear how master blenders combine tobacco and techniques to make premium cigars taste so good. Guest: Altadis Cigars’ National Education Manager and Smoke Tester, Travis Pappenheim Boveda Box Hosts: Rob Gagner and Nate Beck More with cigar smokers, Travis, Rob and Nate here: 1. What contributes to cigar flavors and tastes?? https://www.youtu...
Going to a Cigar Lounge—What to Talk About | Box Press Shorts Ep. 79
January 02, 2023 16:23 - 3 minutes - 5.72 MBIf you love cigars, please don't be intimidated by your local cigar lounge. Many cigar shops also feature conversation spots where you can light up your purchase and chat with other patrons. Some questions to break the ice with cigar smokers: What are you smoking? Would you buy that cigar again? What cigar would you recommend I try next? Guest: Altadis Cigars’ National Education Manager and Smoke Tester, Travis Pappenheim Boveda Box Hosts: Rob Gagner and Nate Beck What Are You Tasting i...
Should You Smell Your Cigar? | Box Press Shorts Ep. 78
December 23, 2022 17:00 - 4 minutes - 8.45 MBThe nose knows! Learn why people smell cigar smoke. Hear how smoking experts judge the aroma of a cigar. Try this new cigar smoking technique to appreciate your next smoke even more. Guest: Altadis Cigars’ National Education Manager and Smoke Tester, Travis Pappenheim Boveda Box Hosts: Rob Gagner and Nate Beck More with cigar smokers, Travis, Rob and Nate here: What Are You Tasting in a Cigar? https://vimeo.com/776275750 How Cigar Flavor Stimulates Memory https://vimeo.com/778566812...
How to Taste Cigars—Using What's in Your House! | Box Press Shorts Ep. 77
December 19, 2022 17:00 - 15 minutes - 29.3 MBA real-life cigar experiment you SHOULD try at home! See for yourself why tasting cigars involves both your sense of smell and your taste buds. Create your own palate training kit using everyday items from your pantry, spice rack, mudroom, humidor, etc. Learn how to use those sense stimulators to identify and define a cigar’s flavor. Hear how professional smoke testers develop flavor notes for premium cigars. You can train yourself to taste cigars like an expert! Guest: Altadis Cigars’ ...
How Cigar Flavor Stimulates Memory | Box Press Shorts Ep. 76
December 12, 2022 16:03 - 8 minutes - 16.5 MBWant to get better at identifying the flavors of a cigar? (And we're not talking flavor infused cigars.) You can learn how to build associations between your senses and what you’re tasting in premium tobacco. Join these cigar aficionados for a smoke as they reveal cigar flavors, how that flavor changes throughout a premium handmade cigar and how the tobacco leaves origins dictate what you taste. Guest: Altadis Cigars’ National Education Manager, Travis Pappenheim Boveda Box Hosts: Rob Gag...
What Are You Tasting in a Cigar? | Box Press Shorts Ep. 75
December 05, 2022 23:26 - 8 minutes - 15.3 MBCigar smokers wanna know what the best cigar flavors are. Even if you smoke the #1 cigar, you might never experience its full flavor if you smoke a cigar too fast, judge a cigar when you first light it or try to set the record for the biggest ash. You might be surprised to hear the way you smoke cigars may impact their flavors. Correct these 3 mistakes cigar smokers make and your next cigar might taste a whole lot better. Pro Cigar Tip: a well-humidified cigar always tastes better. Store...