Who Wins? Henry Clay War Hawk vs. Montecristo Classic | Big Brother, Little Brother | Box Press 93 - a podcast by Boveda Inc.

from 2023-05-01T12:00

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Instead 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).

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00:00 Cold open

00:29 Preview: Hidden travel gems for smokers who love cigar history

05:52 Let's get on with the cigar showdown, boys: Henry Clay War Hawk vs Montecristo Classic

07:16 A good cigar for SEC football fans! (War Hawk/Auburn War Eagle)

08:07 Shout-out to Stogies World Class Cigars exclusive Lonsdale cigar (The cigar vacation spot in Texas for Lancero lovers!)

11:38 Looking for a milder, easygoing cigar with a soft retrohale?

15:35 Which cigar has bigger flavor with spice on the retrohale?

16:11 What's a good cigar after a farm-to-table dinner?

17:22 "What sorcery did they do to these brussels sprouts?" (If you're in Minneapolis, try The Bungalow Club! https://www.thebungalowclubmpls.com/)

20:15 Time to retire to the smoking room for cigars?

21:10 What cigar is good to learn how to retrohale?

23:30 What's a good beginner cigar?

24:46 What cigar pairs with Scotch?

28:01 What cigars should you recommend to first-timers?

34:12 Which cigar should you smoke next, Montecristo Classic or Henry Clay War Hawk?

35:52 Keep forgetting to buy new humidor packs? Subscribe to get replacement Boveda packs delivered right to you every 3 months at https://www.bovedainc.com

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