Podcasts by The Ash Holes

Limited Edition Firecrackers Return from the Vault! from 2023-12-12T17:54:27

Today the Ash Holes are lighting up the Mi Querida Firecracker while talking about some limited-edition firecrackers that are back from the vault, a few blends are now available as part of the 1...

Our Cigar Smoker Holiday Gift Guide from 2023-12-05T18:06:12

Today the Ash Holes are smoking the Perdomo 30th Anniversary Connecticut Epicure while discussing the Best and Worst things to buy the Cigar Smoker in your life this holiday season.

We al...

Our Favorite Holiday Cigars from 2023-11-28T18:00:50

Today the Ash Holes are smoking the Kristoff Tres Compadres while they talk about “Holiday Cigars” are there any cigars that the Ash Holes only smoke during the Holiday Season? What are some of ...

Tribute to an Iconic Cigar Smoker - JFK from 2023-11-21T17:50:45

Today the ash holes are lighting up the JFR Lunatic Maduro while they discuss the life of a very influential cigar smoker and the 34th president of the United States J.F.K.

We also have a...

It’s the Ash Holes 7th Anniversary! from 2023-11-14T17:48:09

Today the ash holes are celebrating their 7th Anniversary by lighting up the West Tampa Red Toro as they recount some of the great memories from the past 7 years. We discuss past co- hosts (ther...

Who are the 2023 Cigar of the Year Contenders? from 2023-11-07T17:57:17

Today the ash holes are lighting up the HVC Hot Cake Golden Line No.4 while they discuss the contenders for their cigar of the year. There are some great cigars on the list this year, tune in to...

Which Cigars Scare the Ash Holes the Most? from 2023-10-31T17:58:23

It’s Halloween, the scariest night of the year and today the Ash Holes are smoking the Big Sky Blackfoot while discussing which cigars scare them the most and why. Is it because of strength, pri...

Comedians and Cigars from 2023-10-24T16:00

Today, the Ash Holes light up the Artista Midnight Toro, the topic of the day: Comedians and Cigars. Comedians and cigars seem to go hand in hand, we’ve talked about famous smokers before but th...

Cigar Dinners Done Right….and Wrong from 2023-10-17T17:51:30

Today, the Ash Holes are smoking the Micallef Toro while chatting about Cigar Dinners. Cigar Dinners are usually a special event put on by a company or a venue, they come in all shapes and sizes...

Who Should Go in the Cigar Hall of Fame? from 2023-10-10T17:51:47

Today, the Ash Holes are smoking the Davidoff Special R while discussing who belongs in the cigar hall of fame and why?   What is the Cigar Hall of Fame? And Who is it for?

We also have o...

NE Cigar Expo Recap Show from 2023-10-03T18:17:46

Today, the Ash Holes are lighting up the New England Cigar Expo Cigar. With the first New England cigar expo in the books, today the Ash Holes are talking about how it all went, with al...

New England Cigar Expo Pre-Game Show! from 2023-09-26T16:00

Today, the Ash Holes are smoking the Red Anchor Captain while they talk about the upcoming New England Cigar Expo. They breakdown what to expect on each day, who’s going, and they may even spill...

Who Will Win the Cigar Pop Quiz? from 2023-09-19T16:00

Today, the Ash Holes are smoking the Diamond Crown No3 while Dan surprises Dave, Ed and Chrissy with a Pop Quiz. Who knows the most about Cigars? Who will know the most about nothing?  Who will ...

Who is Your Mount Rushmore of Cigar Smokers? from 2023-09-12T17:47:43

Today, the Ash Holes are lighting up the Montecristo 1935 Toro, while they compare and discuss their choices for a “Mount Rushmore” of cigar smokers. Each Ash Hole has picked 4 Cigar smokers (Re...

What Are the “Must Have” Cigars of 2023? from 2023-09-05T17:57:43

Today Dave, Dan and Aaron are smoking the cigar while discussing the hottest cigars of 2023. What are the hot new items/brands? What Brands should retailers be stocking? And What should cigar lo...

Cigar Accessories, What’s Hot and What’s NOT! from 2023-08-29T17:48:58

Today Dave, Ed Dan and Aaron are smoking the Rocky Patel Sixty Robusto while they chat about cigar Accessories. What are the hot new items, what are the classics and what NOT to bother buying. Listen

What are the Top Cigar Stores in America? from 2023-08-22T17:53:09

Today Dave, Ed Dan and Aaron are lighting up the 7-20-4 WK Robusto, while they discuss the top cigar stores in America, who are they? Where are they? and What makes them so good?

We also ...

The Ash Holes Fondest Cigar Memories from 2023-08-15T17:50:09

Today Dave, Ed Dan and Aaron are smoking the La Gianna Maduro Toro while they have a roundtable discussion about their fondest cigar memories, they share some of their favorite times, who they w...

How to Rise Up in the Cigar Industry from 2023-08-08T17:52:48

Today the Ash Holes are smoking the Perdomo 20th Anniversary while discussing what it takes to make it in the cigar industry, both as an individual and as a brand.

We also have a Dave’s W...

Hottest Cigars of the Summer from 2023-08-01T17:49:57

Today the Ash Holes are lighting up the Las Calaveras by Crowned Heads while they discuss this summers hottest cigar buys. Are they only the all new and exciting cigars or has an old favorite be...

Pros&Cons of Cigar Bars from 2023-07-25T17:50:05

Today, the Ash Holes are smoking the Avo XO Legato while discussing  the Pros and Cons of Cigar Bars for consumers and for owners.

We also have a Dave’s Weekly 6 Pack, a weekly Top 5 and ...

What’s the Cigar News from the PCA? from 2023-07-18T17:51:40

Today, Dave and Dan are back from the PCA and are going to fill us in on all the latest news, how was the show? What are the exciting releases? Who’s Hot and Who’s Not?

We also have a Dav...

Cigar Bands, the History, the Mystery and the Romance from 2023-07-11T16:00

Today, the Ash Holes are smoking the Byron Petit Poema as we talk about Cigar Bands, why they were created, who created them first and what are some of our favorites. We also have our usual segm...

The Best Cigar Smoking Holiday of the Year from 2023-07-04T16:00

Today the Ash Holes are celebrating the 4th of July by smoking the EPC Pledge Firecracker while they discuss a fitting topic, patriotic cigars.

We also have our usual weekly Top 5, Deligh...

PCA (Premium Cigar Association) Trade Show Predictions from 2023-06-27T17:54:21

Today the Ash Holes are smoking the Red Anchor Admiral while they talk, this year’s PCA Trade Show. With the PCA just around the corner and with Dave and Dan heading out for it, today we discuss...

What Makes a Great Summer Cigar? from 2023-06-20T18:08:24

Today the Ash Holes are lighting up the Kristoff Robusto and talking Summer Cigars. Summer is here! Warm and sunny weather means more opportunities and more places to light up a cigar. What make...

Father&Son/Daughter Teams in the Cigar World from 2023-06-13T17:49:38

Today, in honor of Father’s Day the Ash Holes are lighting up the Abuelo Padre, while they discuss fathers and sons/daughters in the cigar world. Who are they? What are their companies? And what...

Cigar Vacation Destinations from 2023-06-06T17:43:02

Today the Ash holes are lighting up the RY J Reserva Real Robusto while the discuss, Cigar Vacation Destinations, where are they and what makes them the perfect place to visit with a cigar?  We ...

How To Turn Clerks into Salespeople from 2023-05-30T17:56:22

Today the Ash holes are lighting up the Jose Dominguez Natural Fino and discussing how to turn a shop clerk into a salesperson, What’s the difference? Does it really matter? How can it affect sa...

What Does it Take to Make a Great Private Label Cigar Brand? from 2023-05-23T17:48:02

Today the Ash holes are lighting up the Studio 21 No.3 while discussing the ins and outs of starting up a private label cigar brand. What exactly does it take financially? What key elements do y...

Who are the Best Type of Consumers for Cigar Shops? from 2023-05-16T17:49:32

Today, the Ash Holes are smoking the Aganorsa Validation Maduro Gran Robusto, while they ask and answer the question, What Kind of Consumer Are You?

There are many types of consumers, Loy...

Are Cigars Being Marketed to Children? What’s the Deal? from 2023-05-09T17:49:56

Today, the Ash Holes are smoking the Arturo Fuente Chateau while they discuss the question, are cigars getting marketed to children? We have a Dave’s 6 pack of the week, our Top 5 and some delig...

Cigars Downunder……..What Are They Smoking? from 2023-05-02T18:03:20

Today the Ash Holes are smoking the Firecracker as they put Chrissy in the hot seat, they are also joined by a very special guest all the way from Australia, Rob Davis (Chrissys Dad) to help dis...

Let’s Get Critical with OUR Cigar Podcast from 2023-04-25T17:51:30

Today the Ash Holes are smoking the Dos Hombre Cabinet Honduran while they get critical on themselves. They are asking each other and YOU the audience, what can we do better? Do we need new segm...

Who Are Some of the Most Famous Cigar Smokers? from 2023-04-18T17:51:41

Today, the Ash Holes are smoking the Davidoff Signature 6000 while they talk about some of the most famous cigar smokers of all time. Who smokes what? How much do they smoke?, while some of thes...

Where Do You Smoke Cigars When You’re on Vacation? from 2023-04-11T17:52:48

Today, the Ash Holes are smoking the Terra Nova Ara-Perique (Short Robusto) while they chat about smoking Cigars while on vacation. Where, when and how can you get a cigar in? Should you buy loc...

La-La-La  -  LA in the Cigar Industry from 2023-04-04T17:48:42

Today, the Ash Holes are smoking the La Flor Dominicana 300 Ligero and discussing what is with the “La” in cigar names?  Is it time to retire the La? What other words have been used a lot in cig...

What’s The Best Time of Day to Smoke? from 2023-03-28T17:54:59

Today, the Ash Holes are smoking the 22N/83W while they try and answer the question, when is the beat time of day to smoke a cigar?

We also have some Delightful News, a Timely top 5 and a...

Pardon Me….I’m Smoking a Padron Cigar! from 2023-03-21T17:51:13

Today the Ash Holes are smoking the Padron 1964 Exclusivo Natural while they talk about Cigars with attitude. Does what you smoke change your attitude or does you attitude dictate what you smoke...

What Cigars are in Your Rotation? from 2023-03-14T16:00

Today, Dave, Dan, Ed, Aaron and Chrissy are smoking the La Gianna Havana Natural Corona because this is a cigar that is in each of the Ash Holes regular rotations, which is fitting for todays to...

How Important is Location for Cigar Businesses? from 2023-03-07T18:02:37

Today, the Ash Holes are smoking the Atabey Idolos while we talk with Brian Charles about his experience working in the cigar business. He’s worked in multiple locations and we discuss some of t...

Second-Hand Smoke – It’s Total BS! from 2023-02-28T16:00

Today, the Ash Holes are smoking the Montosa Maduro Toro and talking about Second-Hand smoke. Is it actually bad for you or is it just a bad feeling??? And what is this new “third hand smoke” be...

So Many Cigar Events from 2023-02-21T18:17:57

Today, the Ash Holes are smoking the All Saints ST Patrick’s Firecracker while we continue last weeks discussion on Cigar Events. We also have our weekly Top 5, some delightful news.

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Cigar Events! What is Coming Down the Road? from 2023-02-14T17:50:40

Today, the Ash Holes are each smoking a different Perdomo Cigar in honor of Ed’s recent trip to the Perdomo Cigars production facility in Nicaragua.

Our topic today is Cigar Events and wh...

The Cheapest Way to Get into the Cigar Industry from 2023-02-07T17:51:37

Today the Ash Holes are smoking the Street Taco Carnitas while discussing the cheapest way to break into the cigar industry, is it to become a Retailer, a Broker, a Manufacturer or something els...

Recession Proof Cigars from 2023-01-31T17:46:27

Today the Ash Holes are smoking the La Mezcla Cubana while discussing, recession proof cigars. What is recession? will it affect the cigar industry? Could it affect buying trends?

We also...

What Kind of Cigar Will $10 Buy from 2023-01-24T17:51

Today, the Ash Holes are smoking the Garofalo La Famiglia Maduro Robusto and talking about $10 cigars. What kind of cigar will you get for $10? Is it different depending on where you live? Are $...

Cigar Trends, What are They - and Why? from 2023-01-17T18:09:36

Today the Ash Holes are talking about Cigar Trends, while they smoke the TAA Illusion3. They discuss trends of the past, what makes a trend and are all trends good?   We jump into this week’s ma...

Which Are the Best Winter Cigars? from 2023-01-10T17:51:16

Today the Ash Holes are smoking the Nasty Fritas, while counting down their Top 10 Winter cigars. They chat about what makes a good winter Cigar and why these ones made the list. We also have a ...

2022 The Year In Cigars from 2023-01-03T17:47:48

Today, the Ash Holes are smoking their 2022 Cigar of the Year, the Alfonso, while they talk about 2021, a year in review. We also have our Top 5 and Delightful News segments.

#TA...

The Ash Holes Cigar of the Year from 2022-12-27T17:52:44

Today, the Ash Holes are smoking their 2021 Cigar of the Year, the Rocky Patel Sixty, while they discuss the contenders and then finally award their 2022 Cigar of the Year. We also have our Top ...

The Most Asked Questions in the Cigar Industry from 2022-12-20T18:08:33

Today, the Ash Holes are smoking the Rocky Patel Edge 20th Anniversary, while talking about the most asked questions in the cigar industry. These are the questions that everyone working in a cig...

Ed’s Cigar-cation to Florida from 2022-12-13T17:49:09

Today, the Ash Holes are lighting up the Adventura La Llorona. Joining the show remotely today from their current Cigar-cation (Cigar Vacation) in Florida, Ed Sullivan and honorary Ash Hole Chef...

Which Cigar Events are Smokin’ and Which are Not….? from 2022-12-06T17:53:52

Today the Ash Holes are lighting up the West Tampa Black, while they talk about Cigar Events. They want to know which events people enjoy and which ones they don’t. They also discuss potential i...

Happy Birthday to a Cigar Smoking Icon! from 2022-11-29T17:59:53

Today the Ash Holes are celebrating Winston Churchills birthday. Fittingly they are smoking the Davidoff Winston Churchill Robusto while they discuss possibly the most famous cigar smoker of all...

Which Cigars Are the Rich and Famous Smoking? from 2022-11-22T17:52:05

Today the Ash Holes are lighting up the Adventura Barbarroja Invasion while discussing famous cigar smokers and their favorite cigars. With turkey day around the corner, they also chat about the...

6 Years of Cigars and Nonsense from 2022-11-15T17:51:57

Today, the Ash Holes are celebrating their 6 Year Anniversary. They are celebrating by lighting up the Alfonso and taking a trip down memory lane. The Ash Holes has seen many cohosts come and go...

Presidents, Cigars and Drinks from 2022-11-08T17:52:48

Today, in honor of Election Day the Ash Holes are feeling patriotic as they light up The American.  The topic of conversation today is Presidents and Cigars, there have been several cigar loving...

The Who’s Who of Cigar Saints and Sinners from 2022-11-01T17:51:49

Today, Dave, Ed and Aaron are lighting up the All Saints St Francis. while talking about the saints and sinners of the cigar industry.

We also have our weekly Top 5, Delightful News and D...

Cigars and the Tobacconist Association of America (TAA) from 2022-10-25T17:53:43

Today, Dave, Ed and Aaron are lighting up the Padron Anniversary Toro while discussing the TAA. What is the TAA? how does it help the cigar industry? Who can be a member?

We also...

Dog Walker Cigars from 2022-10-18T17:45:16

Today the Ash Holes are lighting up the Artista Studio Works Paperboy. We talk about what makes a good dog walker cigar and whether these are also candidates for good winter cigars.

Follo...

Which Cigar is Better? Box Pressed Vs Round from 2022-10-11T16:00

Today the Ash Holes are smoking the NEW limited release Rocky Patel Silver Bar and discussing Box Pressed Vs Round cigars, which is better? does it matter?

As usual we have our top 5, Del...

Old Cigar Brands and Sizes of the Past from 2022-10-04T18:38:28

Today the Ash Holes are lighting up the La Giana Havana while they re visit the topic of old cigar brands and also cigar sizes of the past. We have a Smelly Top 5, Dave’s Weekly 6 pack deal and ...

Cigars, Podcasting and Coffee, the Perfect Pairing! from 2022-09-27T17:53:41

Today the Ash Holes are lighting up the Studio 21 and in honor of this week’s international podcasting day and international coffee day we are discussing these two create cigar parings. We also ...

Two Guys Cigars 37th Anniversary Party Recap from 2022-09-20T17:50:48

Today the Ash Holes are going to Light Up the ELENOR ROSE REVOLVER while they recap last weeks Two Guys 37 th Anniversary Party. We have our Top 5, Dave’s 6 Pack of the week and some delightful ...

Cigars and the “Russian Conspiracy” from 2022-09-13T17:53:54

Today The Ash Holes are talking about the “Russian Conspiracy”. With everything that is going on with Russia and the Ukraine, how has it affected the Russian cigar brands. We also have some deli...

Do people care about History&legacy in products? from 2022-09-06T17:50:17

Today the Ash Holes are lighting up the Five & Dime Hustler while they discuss, do people care about history & legacy in products? We have our Top 5, Dave’s 6 pack of the week Deal and some Deli...

What’s the Next Firecracker Cigar Going to Be? from 2022-08-30T17:47:47

Today The Ash Holes are talking Firecrackers, while they light up the 2nd Rendition of The Wise Man Firecracker. They chat about the firecrackers of the past, which ones were the best and what s...

What It Was Like Smoking 300 Cigars from 2022-08-23T17:57

On today’s show the Ash Holes are celebrating their 300th episode!! We are joined by one of the original members, Mr Oliver Nivaud, director of operations for United Cigars. We are smoking the f...

The Psychology Behind Cigar Smoking from 2022-08-16T17:56

Today the Ash Holes are talking about the Psychology of Cigar Smoking while they smoke the fittingly named FREUD - SUPER EGO TORO. We also have our Top 5 and some delightful news.

Smoking Cigars and the Smoking Ban from 2022-08-09T17:39:24

On today’s show the Ash Holes are lighting up the BOSPHORUS from Ozgenger Family Cigars. They are discussing the history of the smoking ban, has it made a difference in our health and how has it...

The Path of the Cohiba Cigar Brand from 2022-08-02T17:53:43

On today’s show the Ash Holes are smoking the Cohiba RED DOT Robusto while discussing the Cohiba Brand, as told in “The Book Of Cohiba” . We will also have Daves Deal of the Week and as always, ...

Myths of the Cigar Industry from 2022-07-26T17:53:59

On today’s show the Ash Holes are smoking the Garofalo La Famiglia Maduro Torpedo as they talk about “Busting Myths” myths of the cigar industry. We have our usual segments of Top 5 and Delightf...

Media and its Effects on the Cigar Industry from 2022-07-19T17:48:53

On todays show the Ash Holes are lighting up the “BEST CIGAR OF SHOW” 2021 PCA Cigar Trade Show (best Cigar according to Dave that is) the BYRON 1850 Grand Bouquets. The topic of discussion toda...

Ed’s Cigar Trade Show Recap from 2022-07-12T17:47:51

Today the Ash Holes are lighting up a special cigar Ed has brought back from the PCA, the Foundation Olmec. He tells us all about his first time at the PCA trade show in Vegas.  We have a Tasty ...

What Makes a Cigar a Value Cigar? from 2022-07-05T17:51:43

Today the Ash Holes are lighting up the Zino Nicaraguan Robusto.  Zino used to be a super-premium line from Davidoff. It was reintroduced as a value brand. What makes a cigar a value cigar? We a...

What Does Ed Want to Do at the PCA (Premium Cigar Association) Trade Show? from 2022-06-28T17:51:30

Today the Ash Holes are lighting up one of the new cigars from Selected Tobacco, the ALFONSO.  They are talking about what Ed has planned for the 2022 PCA (Premium Cigar Association) trade show,...

Talking PCA, Nelson Alfonso and New Cigars from 2022-06-21T17:52:04

Today the Ash Holes are smoking the Bandelero Firecracker whilst talking about the recent Two Guys Cigars father’s day event with special guest Nelson Alfonso and his son Fabio. They also talk a...

Choosing the Best Humidor for your Cigars from 2022-06-14T17:49:39

Today the Ash Holes are smoking the Studio 21 #6 Torpedo whilst helping our Aussie producer Chrissy choose the right humidor that suits her needs. We also have some delightful news and a top 5 y...

Is Cigar Smoking Really a Sport? from 2022-06-07T17:47:56

Today Dave, Ed and Aaron are smoking the Rocky Patel Cigar smoking World Championship Mareva, while discussing the Cigar Smoking World Championship and how YOU can participate in it. We also hav...

Are Summer Cigars Really a Thing? from 2022-05-31T17:47:56

Today the Ash Holes are smoking the Nestor Miranda Special Selected Connecticut Coffee Break and discussing whether some cigars are better than others for summer smoking.

We’ll also have ...

Are Tacos a Good Cigar Pairing? from 2022-05-24T17:50:58

Today the Ash Holes are smoking the Rojas Street Taco while discussing ……well……Tacos, where they came from, how they have evolved and where they are now. We also have our top 5 and some delightf...

A New Cigar With A Spiritual Snap from 2022-05-17T17:51:57

Today Dave is back from his trip to the Dominican Republic and has brought back with him a special cigar for The Ash Holes to smoke called the YaYA. While they are smoking this yet to be release...

From Seed to Smoke Should Cigar Farmers Do It All? from 2022-05-10T17:47:33

Today the Ash Holes are smoking the Plasencia Alma del Campo while discussing what the future looks like for cigar farmers, is vertical integration the way of the future? Where farmers would gro...

How Age Affects Cigar Smoking from 2022-05-03T17:53:05

Today, in honor of Dave’s grandson James’ First birthday last week, Ed Aaron and Dave are smoking the Abuelo Nieta as they talk about the age differences of cigar smokers. As always, we also hav...

Do Cigar Reviews Make a Difference to Sales? from 2022-04-26T17:50:22

Today, Ed Aaron and Dave are smoking “Cerberus” (The Guardian of the Farm) as they discuss ratings and reviews and how much of a role they play in your purchasing decisions. We also have our Top...

Is This the Best Baseball Cigar? from 2022-04-19T17:52:49

In honor of Baseball Season starting, today the Ash Holes are smoking the Stadium Series II while discussing what ever happened to number I and where this project is heading in the future. As al...

Are Lanceros the Least Popular Cigar? from 2022-04-12T17:46:02

Today, the Ash Holes are smoking The Cigar Authority 2022 Lancero, whilst discussing last weekend’s event “The Cigar Authority 12th Anniversary Weekend”. We have some delightful news about a Fur...

Cigars With The “Guitar Ninja” from 2022-04-05T16:00

Today, Ed, Aaron and Dave are joined by special guest Jason Land “ The Guitar Ninja”. Jason is in town to help celebrate the Cigar Authority’s 12th Anniversary. Today they are smoking the Byron ...

2020 TAA Exclusive Cigar from 2022-03-29T17:49:42

Today, Ed, Aaron and Dave are smoking the 2020 TAA Exclusive Release “TAA TORO CHISEL” while discussing what makes a cigar strong or mild. We have some delightful news and as always, our Top 5.<...

Preparing For “Cigar Season” from 2022-03-22T17:50:15

Today, Ed, Aaron and Dave are smoking the New Release Big Papi Firecracker and discussing Cigar smoking season. We also have some delightful news about an organ donor and as always our Top 5. Listen

What Cigar Should You Smoke for St Patrick’s Day? from 2022-03-15T17:48:47

Today, Ed, Aaron and Dave are celebrating St Patrick’s Day early by smoking the Montosa Maduro Short Robusto. They are chatting about St Patrick’s Day traditions and we have out Top 5 and some d...

How Did an Aussie Woman Get Into Cigars? from 2022-03-08T17:47:31

Today, Ed and producer Chrissy “The Aussie” are switching seats so we can learn a little more about the Cigar smoking Australian native, we find out her Top 5 cigars and as always Ed is going to...

Which Cigars Top Aarons List from 2022-03-01T17:47:13

Today, Ed, Aaron and the newest Ash Hole John (The Kilt Man) are smoking Aarons favorite cigar, while we learn a little more about the Professor.  As always, we have our Top 5 and some delightfu...

Mr Delightful’s Favorite Cigar from 2022-02-22T17:50

Today, Ed, Aaron and the newest Ash Hole John (The Kilt Man) are smoking Ed's favorite cigar, while we learn a little more about Mr Delightful himself .  As always, we have our Top 5 and some de...

John “The Kilt Man” Cunningham’s Favorite Cigar from 2022-02-15T17:51:45

Today, Ed, Aaron, Dave and the newest Ash Hole John (The Kilt Man) are smoking Johns favorite cigar, the Nestor Miranda Gran Toro Special Selection while they ask “who is The Kilt Man?”. As alwa...

Explosive Annual Cigar Releases from 2022-02-08T17:48:08

Today Ed, Aaron, Dave and special guest BIG John are smoking THE FIRECRACKER while they chat about annual cigar releases. We also have a weird Top 5 and some eco-friendly delightful news.

Celebrating The Chinese New Year with Cigars from 2022-02-01T17:50:39

Today, Ed, Aaron and Dave are celebrating Chinese New Year while smoking the Buffalo Ten Maduro, we have a tasty Top 5, some delightful news and Ash Hole of the week.

#TAH

A Look into Cigar Trade Shows from 2022-01-25T17:53:06

Today, Ed, Aaron and Dave are talking trade shows and to go along with the topic Dave has brought us to smoke, a cigar that will be highlighted at the TPE Trade Show TERRA NOVA KENTUCKY FIRE CUR...

Did Cigar Aficionado Award the right Cigar? from 2022-01-18T17:51:20

Today the Ash Holes are smoking the Cigar awarded Cigar of the Year by Cigar Aficionado, Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series Torpedo (Natural). This week we are discussing Padron cigars and Cigar Af...

Can You Enhance the Flavor of a Cigar? from 2022-01-11T17:53:39

Today, Ed, Aaron and Dave are smoking the Garofalo La Famiglia Sun Grown while discussing whether you can enhance the flavor of a cigar by dipping it in Whiskey/Bourbon etc. We have a Top 5 that ma...

How to Survive Smoking in the Winter from 2022-01-04T17:48:38

Today, Ed, Aaron and Dave are smoking the Cigar of the Year the Rocky Patel 60. We are discussing how to survive while smoking in the winter and maybe even give some insider tricks and tips. We hav...

Cigar of the Year Countdown 5-1 from 2021-12-28T18:07:05

Today Mr delightful (Ed) is off camera in the producer’s seat, he and Aaron are being joined by Dave from The Cigar Authority, together they are smoking last years Ash Hole Cigar of the Year, th...

Top 10 Cigars of the Year from 2021-12-21T17:53:10

Today Jen, Ed and Aaron are counting down 10 through 6 of the top 10 Cigars of the year whilst they smoke the La Giana Angelic. We have a festive top 5, some Delightful news about a unlikely super ...

Learning Cigar Basics From a Pro from 2021-12-14T18:41:44

Today Jen and Aaron are joined by Dave from The Cigar Authority, they are smoking the ROJAS BLUE BONNETS while Dave take us back to basics and gives a lesson on how to properly cut, light and re-li...

The Ultimate Cigar Gifts Guide For Christmas from 2021-12-07T17:50:17

Tis the Season and today Jen, Ed and Aron are kicking off the holiday season in style by smoking the CLE 25th Anniversary. We are chatting about the best holiday gifts to get the cigar lover in you...

Cigar Size Breakdown from 2021-11-30T17:48:38

Today Jen, Ed and Aron are smoking and rating the Micallef Herencia as they discuss cigar sizing and how it can affect your smoking experience. We have our Top 5, some delightful news and an Ash...

Giving Thanks to Great Cigars from 2021-11-23T18:15:18

Today Jen, Ed and Aaron are discussing their perfect three cigar lineup for Thanksgiving. They are each smoking their own personal choice for a pre-game cigar while they discuss top choices for the...

Sexiest Man in Cigars is Awarded from 2021-11-16T18:26:50

Today the ladies are back together to announce the winner of the sexiest man in the cigar industry, we will be smoking the 2021 PCA exclusive SALUD AMOR PESETAS from Eiroa, which means “HEALTH, LOV...

Smoking the New Garofalo La Famiglia from 2021-11-09T18:31:13

Today Jen, Ed and Aaron and The Aussie are celebrating the Ash Holes 5 year Anniversary. They are smoking the are smoking the New Garofalo La Famiglia, our Top 5 some delightful news and Ash Hole o...

What’s the Secret Behind the Black Bomb Cigar? from 2021-11-02T18:04:19

Today Jen, Ed and Aaron are smoking the Black Bomb, they about the undisclosed manufacturer and who they think it could be. We have our Top 5, some delightful news and a real stinker of an Ash H...

Ash Heels Talk Sexiest Men In The Cigar Industry from 2021-10-26T18:34:15

This week the Ash Heels are in the house, Jen is being joined on the panel by former Host Sarah and producer Chrissy “The Aussie”. Together they are going to flip the script and talk about the men ...

Cigar Lighter Fixes and Maintenance from 2021-10-19T18:17:51

With Jen on vacation this week we have a special guest on the panel with Ed and Aaron……………Mr Jonathan from The Cigar Authority, today we are smoking the Timeless Prestige Hermoso while we discuss h...

Cigar Lounge Music Do‘s and Don‘ts from 2021-10-12T17:52:28

Today Ed, Aaron and Jen are smoking and rating the Sixty by Rocky Patel while they talk cigar lounge music, what to play and what not to play. We have our Top 5, Delightful News and of course th...

Is There Such Thing As A Morning Cigar from 2021-10-05T18:27:52

Today Ed, Aaron and Jen are smoking the Sobremesa Brulee as they discuss "breakfast cigars", are they a thing and if so what constitutes a breakfast cigar. We also have out top 5, the delightful...

How To Behave In A Cigar Lounge from 2021-09-28T18:28:09

Today Ed and Jen are smoking the Avo Syncro Caribe, we have some delightful news about old school values, the Top 5 Cigar lounges and of course this weeks Ash Hole of the week……it’s a real butt ...

Are Limited Edition Cigars Worth the Money? from 2021-09-21T18:18:18

Today Jen, Ed and Aaron are smoking the Davidoff Chefs Edition, they do a recap of the 2 Guys Smoke Shop Anniversary Party and all the craziness that occurred. As usual we have the Top 5, some deli...

Top Cigar Accessories and Must Haves from 2021-09-14T18:24:54

Today It’s Eds Birthday, and in celebration Jen, Ed and Aaron are smoking the Partigus 160. We are talking about great gifts and accessories for the cigar lover. We have our top 5 and Delightful ne...

St Francis, The Third Cigar In Line For Greatness? from 2021-09-07T18:24:30

Today Jen, Ed and Aaron are smoking a “huge stiffy”……the St Francis. We have some delightful news, an addictive Top 5 AND we are rolling out a new segment….ASH HOLE of the week. Listen

Do You Have the Cojones to Smoke This Cigar? from 2021-06-29T18:26:12

Today we have a very special guest host the man himself Dave Garafalo, today he Ed and Aaron are smoking the C.O. JONES Robusto, we have some delightful news for Cigar smokers in Maine and a top...

Is this Camacho Really Unleashed or Tame? from 2021-06-22T19:16:48

Today Sarah, Ed and Aaron are smoking the New Camacho Unleashed and the guys at Camacho were kind enough to send over a very interesting pairing. We have a creepy crawly Top 5 and some delightfu...

Is the Back to Back Too Much for the Ladies? from 2021-06-15T18:31:08

Today the girls are back, Sarah is joined once again by Jen and Jess, they are smoking the Back to Back Connecticut by Davidoff while discussing “things guys say” to women in cigar shops. We have s...

Zino Nicaragua Cigars, Remix or Original? from 2021-06-08T18:19:02

Today Sarah, Ed and Aaron are smoking and discussing the Zino Nicaragua, we have a weird top 5 that may not measure up and some delightful news about an 81yo “Tough Mudder”

#TAH ...

Corojo Leaf, Gimmick or Good Cigar? from 2021-06-01T18:12:54

Today Sarah, Ed and Aaron are smoking the Corojo Leaf by Oscar, we have a Failure of a Top 5 and some delightful news about an arson investigating dog.   #TAH #Cigars #UnitedPodcastNetwork...

Is RoMa Craft the Best Selling Boutique Cigar? from 2021-05-25T18:18:16

Today Sarah, Ed and Aaron are smoking the Roma Craft Whisky Rebellion. RoMa Craft Intemperance Whiskey Rebellion 1794 is a popular line of premium handmade cigars that pay homage to the Whiskey Reb...

Cigars and Your Health from 2021-05-18T18:19:33

Today Sarah, Ed and Aaron are smoking the FLUER DE LA REINE, they talk Cigars and Health, are cigars as bad for your health as people might think. We have a mail in that was sent to the wrong sh...

Cigars and Ice-Cream from 2021-05-11T18:31:02

Today Sarah, Ed and Aaron are smoking the HVC Hot Cake and what goes great with cake?......Ice-Cream, so we have the top 5 weird ice cream flavors and some Ice-Cream themed Delightful News   As...

Cigars, Tequila and Dinosaurs from 2021-05-04T18:46:07

Broadcasting Live from studio B this week (we forgot to pay the rent again) the Men are back! today Sarah, Ed and Aaron smoke and rate the All Saints Ded Berky in honor of Cinco de Mayo. We have...

The Woman of 2 Guys Cigars from 2021-04-27T18:21:06

It is an all-Girl takeover!!! Today on the Ash Holes, Sarah and Chrissy are joined by Jess and Jen from 2 Guys Smoke shop, we are smoking the Jose Dominguez Maduro, we talk women and Cigars, the...

Sarah Blinds Ed and Aaron!!! from 2021-04-20T18:19:08

Today in honor of National Look Alike Day Sarah is putting Aaron and Ed to the test with a blind tasting, She has chosen 2 cigars that look similar to see if these aficionados can figure them out. ...

United Cigars in Ohio from 2021-04-13T18:22:54

Today Sarah (who joins us from her hometown in Ohio), Ed and special guest and former Ash Hole Oliver Nivaud from United Cigars smoke and review the Garofalo Connecticut, and in honor of Sarah's ho...

How to Pair Beer with Cigars from 2021-04-06T18:24:01

It’s 5 O’clock somewhere and Sarah, Ed and Aaron are smoking the 22N/83W while discussing how to pair beer with cigars. We have some delightful news about Beer Delivering Dogs and we discuss the...

The American Cigar&Iconic Smokers from 2021-03-30T18:31:57

Today the Ash Holes are smoking The American by J C Newman We’ve got some delightful news about a young entrepreneur that helps shelter dogs find their forever and the Top 5 most iconic cigar sm...

How does Coffee Enhance a Cigars Flavor? from 2021-03-23T19:30:22

Today Sarah, Ed and Aaron are on a Caffeine High while they smoke the MONTECRISTO 1935 anniversary and pair it with Twin Engine Coffees Limited Edition Blend of the same name. Coffee is one of t...

Are Pipes Better than Cigars? from 2021-03-16T19:19:38

In honor of St Patricks Day tomorrow, Sarah, Ed and Aaron are smoking Pipes, they talk the top 5 St Paddy's Day Eats and Ed has some out of the world Delightful News

Are Pipes Really that...

Perdomo, "Girlfriend Cigars" and Amazing woman from 2021-03-09T19:31:10

Today Sarah, Ed and Aaron smoke Perdomo's Bourbon Barrel Aged Habano Sun Grown, the Top 5 "Girlfriend Cigars" and in the spirit of international woman’s day “The Aussie” hijacks Eds Delightful N...

The Ash Holes get Unidas!........Smoke and Review it that is. from 2021-03-02T19:23:24

Today on the show Sarah, Ed and Aaron review the Hammer+Sickle Series Unidas, celebrate international “Old Stuff” day by taking a look into the Ash Holes old photos and some delightful news abou...

Cigars, Gorilla Glue&Messy Foods from 2021-02-23T21:17:53

On todays show Sarah, Ed and Aaron are smoking the Avo Ritmo, discussing the top 5 messy foods to eat while driving and the "Gorilla Glue Girl" story that has gone viral.

Serino Maduro&Pancakes from 2021-02-16T19:22:02

Today on the show, Sarah, Aaron and Ed smoke the Serino Maduro while discussing international pancake day and the top 5 ways to eat your pancakes.

Valentines Day with Bandolero Cigars from 2021-02-09T17:54:46

On todays show Sarah, Aaron and Ed discuss the top 5 Valentines Day Gifts to get your significant other, while smoking the Bandolero Sagases.

What's the deal with Lancero Cigars? from 2021-02-02T17:52:49

This week, The Ash Holes smoke the Tabernacle Lancero. These cigars are not for everyone but some really love them. What do you think of Lancero Cigars?

We will also have The Victor Sincl...

Store your cigars like a pro from 2021-01-26T17:47:46

This week, The Ash Holes smoke the La Gianna Maduro. They discuss the best way to store your cigars in your humidor, Ed has delightful news, and rate the La Gianna Maduro.

We will also ha...

A cigar to share with a friend from 2021-01-19T17:50:55

This week, The Ash Holes smoke the Toscano Duecento. The crew discusses the drink pairings, accommodating cigar smokers at your house, and Ed shares some delightful news.

We will also hav...

Smoking Aganorsa Leaf and talking Connecticut Shade from 2021-01-12T17:49:25

This week, the Ash Holes are smoking the Aganorsa Leaf and talking about Connecticut Shade cigars.

We will also have The Victor Sinclair 55 Top 5 List and all the madness you come to expe...

The Cigar of the Year w/Nick Melillo from 2021-01-05T17:49:43

This week, the Ash Holes smoke their cigar of the year, Charter Oak Habano, and sit down to chat with Nick Melillo.

We will also have The Victor Sinclair 55 Top 5 List and all the madness...

New Year's Resolution: Smoke More Atabey's from 2020-12-29T17:00

This week, the Ash Holes are celebrating New Year's by sharing their resolutions, what are the top 5 resolutions, Ed shares delightful news, and we smoke the Atabey Misticos.

We will also...

The Ash Holes Secret Cigar Santa from 2020-12-22T17:57:02

This week, the Ash Holes are celebrating Christmas with a Secret Cigar Santa. You will also get some last minute gift ideas for the cigar lover in your life.

We will also have The Victor ...

The CIGAR Price is Right from 2020-12-15T17:57:06

This week, the Ash Holes are joined by Christian Eiroa and Jim Price from CLE Cigars. The Ash Holes, Christian, and Jim smoke the CLE Corojo and talk about the upcoming box pressed offering from...

The BEST Cigar for the Cigar Lover in your life from 2020-12-08T17:57:09

This week, the Ash Holes are smoking the Byron Petite Poema. Is this the best cigar that you can buy for the cigar lover in your life?

We will also have The Victor Sinclair 55 Top 5 List ...

Steve Saka releases another Firecracker! from 2020-12-01T17:56:49

This week, the Ash Holes are joined by Steve Saka to talk about his Mi Querida Firecrackers.

We will also have The Victor Sinclair 55 Top 5 List and all the madness you come to expect fro...

The Best Post-Thanksgiving Cigar from 2020-11-24T17:53:02

This week, the Ash Holes get ready for Thanksgiving with the best Post-Thanksgiving cigar.

We will also have The Victor Sinclair 55 Top 5 List and all the madness you come to expect from ...

It's the Ash Holes 4th Birthday! from 2020-11-17T17:48:20

This week, the Ash Holes celebrate their 4th birthday with a cigar that is highly in demand, the HVC Black Friday Firecracker.

We will also have The Victor Sinclair 55 Top 5 List and all ...

The perfect cigar for the cold dreary winter. from 2020-11-10T17:48:36

This week, The Ashholes smoke a Perdomo Small Batch. Is this the perfect cigar for those winter months?

We will also have The Victor Sinclair 55 Top 5 List and all the madness you come to...

United We Smoke! from 2020-11-03T17:47:54

This week, The Ashholes smoke a United Cigar just in time for the election. Plus, you'll get some important Presidential historical facts.

We will also have The Victor Sinclair 55 Top 5 L...

The perfect cigar for Halloween from 2020-10-27T17:48:11

This week, The Ash Holes smoke the Asylum 13 by C.L.E. Cigar Company.

We will also have The Victor Sinclair 55 Top 5 List and all the madness you come to expect from The Ash Holes as we b...

The newest Charter Oak might change your life from 2020-10-20T17:52:10

This week, The Ash Holes smoke the Charter Oak Habano. Plus, Sarah fights the crew over her love of OSU football.

We will also have The Victor Sinclair 55 Top 5 List and all the madness y...

Henry Clay's War Hawk Rebellious - Let the rebellion begin from 2020-10-13T17:51:15

This week, The Ash Holes smoke the Henry Clay War Hawk Rebellious. This is a cigar that surprised the entire crew, and pleasantly so. Plus, the crew has some strong thoughts about "smart" childr...

Will you take the E.P. Carrillo Pledge? from 2020-10-06T17:51:02

This week, the Ash Holes smoke the E.P. Carrillo Pledge and detail the epic giveaway attached to the cigar. Will you win the golden ticket?

We will also have The Victor Sinclair 55 Top 5 ...

Sarah passes the Ash Holes test from 2020-09-29T17:54:17

This week, Sarah, Ed, Aaron, and Matt smoke the Davidoff Intenso and the guys grill Sarah about all she has learned working in the cigar industry. Ed will share his delightful news and we presen...

Smoking our favorite cigars with Justo Eiroa from 2020-09-22T17:49:16

This week, Aaron, Ed, and Sarah smoke their personal choice of cigars and they are joined by Justo Eiroa, Aladino. Justo drops some big news on his upcoming releases.

Which TV show would ...

Smoking Cigars for a Quarter Century from 2020-09-15T17:51:37

This week, the Ash Holes welcome a new member, Sarah. The crew also sits down to smoke the Rocky Patel Quarter Century.

The Ash Holes is recorded live at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is...

How low can you score? Oliva Melanio Review from 2020-09-08T17:51:04

Today, on The Ashholes, we wonder how low we can go when rating a cigar that is undeniably popular.

We will also have The Victor Sinclair 55 Top 5 List and all the madness you come to ex...

Explosive Cigar News! from 2020-09-01T17:50:50

This week on The Ashholes, Aaron, Ed, and Matt are joined by Reinier Lorenzo of HVC, and Oliver Nivaud of United Cigars. Reinier and Oliver drop some very exciting news that will change the indu...

Avo Maduro - Is it the perfect strength? from 2020-08-25T17:52:06

Today, on The Ashholes, we fire up an Avo Maduro and wonder if this is the perfect strength for a maduro cigar. We are also joined by the one and only Old Fart Freddie.

We will also have ...

Hitting a homerun with Big Papi Cigars from 2020-08-18T17:59:22

Today, on The Ashholes, we round the bases with a Big Papi Cigar from David Ortiz. Will this cigar be a homerun or will it strike out.

We will also have The Victor Sinclair 55 Top 5 List...

Tripping with Acid Cigars from 2020-08-11T17:47:26

Today we fire up an Acid Cigar and you’ll hear all about how Aaron and Matt really feel about them on The AshHoles. We will also have The Victor Sinclair 55 Top 5 List and all the madness you c...

Charter Oak – Is this the best cheap smoke? from 2020-08-04T17:47:52

Today, on The Ashholes, we fire up a Charter Oak. The guys wonder if this is the best inexpensive cigar on the market.

We will also have The Victor Sinclair 55 Top 5 List and all the mad...

Aladino Vintage a modern old school vibe from 2020-07-28T17:48:54

Today, on The Ashholes, we fire up an Aladino Vintage selection from JRE. The guys go international while discussing this cigar.

We will also have The Victor Sinclair 55 Top 5 List and a...

Does it get better than a Atabey? from 2020-07-21T17:54:50

Today, on The Ashholes, we fire up an Atabey. The guys wonder if this is the best cigar out today.

We will also have The Victor Sinclair 55 Top 5 List and all the madness you come to exp...

Can you smoke these cigars Back2Back? from 2020-07-14T17:53:25

Today, on The Ashholes, we fire up a Back2Back Nicaragua by Davidoff. Will you be inclined to go Back2Back with the guys?

We will also have The Victor Sinclair 55 Top 5 List and all the m...

Aging gracefully with the Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua from 2020-07-07T17:49:22

Today, on The Ashholes, we fire up a cigar that will help us age gracefully, the Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua.

We will also have The Victor Sinclair 55 Top 5 List and all the madness you ...

BOOM Goes the Dynamite - Perdomo Firecracker from 2020-06-30T17:53:15

Today, on The Ashholes, we fire up a Perdomo Firecracker. With this cigar the dynamite will go BOOM!.

We will also have The Victor Sinclair 55 Top 5 List and all the madness you come to e...

Smoke like an Outlaw with Bandolero Soberbios from 2020-06-23T17:48:15

Today, on The Ashholes, we fire up a Bandolero Soberbios. With this cigar you’ll feel like an outlaw.

We will also have The Victor Sinclair 55 Top 5 List and all the madness you come to e...

Sin Compromiso Torpedo Review from 2020-06-16T17:46:57

Today, on The Ashholes, we fire up a Sin Compromiso Torpedo. With this cigar you won’t compromise.

We will also have The Victor Sinclair 55 Top 5 List and all the madness you come to expe...

Lunatic JFR Review from 2020-06-09T17:49:26

This week on The Ash Holes we smoke the Lunatic from JFR and things get a little crazy.

We will also have The Victor Sinclair 55 Top 5 List and all the madness you come to expect from The...

Did Byron produce the most epic cigar? from 2020-06-02T17:46:53

Byron comes to you from Nelson Alfonso who does a lot of packaging for some of the top Cuban cigars on the market today. The man behind the rebranding of Behike wanted to deliver a cigar to the ...

Southern Draw – Rose of Sharon Review from 2020-05-26T17:46:37

Today, on The Ashholes, we fire up a Rose of Sharon by Southern Draw. With this rose be sweet or have a thorny bite?

We will also have The Victor Sinclair 55 Top 5 List and all the madnes...

Aladino Cameroon Review from 2020-05-19T17:46:59

Today, on The Ashholes, we fire up an Aladino Cameroon and discuss newest cigar here at 2 Guys Cigars Smoke Shop.

We will also have The Victor Sinclair 55 Top 5 List and all the madness...

Explosive Cigar News from United Cigar from 2020-05-12T17:45:38

Today, on The Ashholes, we fire up a United Toro Maduro and share some exciting news from United Cigar that will change the game.

We will also have The Victor Sinclair 55 Top 5 List and...

Rocky Patel Vintage 2006 San Andreas Review from 2020-05-05T17:50:06

The Rocky Patel Vintage line is one of the finest collections of premium cigars on the market. From the rich and sultry Vintage '92 to the buttery-smooth Vintage '99, each of these handmades is ...

Zino Platinum Exclusive Series Review from 2020-04-28T17:47:50

These mild-medium bodied cigars come in one size measuring 5 ¾ x 54 with a pristine Ecuador Habano wrapper over a Dominican binder and fillers from Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic. We wil...

Mi Querida Triqui Traca review w/Steve Saka from 2020-04-21T17:48:52

Mi Querida Triqui Traca is arguably the boldest cigar from Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust released to date, The wrapper has been switched from the original traditional Connecticut Broadleaf Mediums t...

The impossible cigar review, Eiroa CBT Maduro from 2020-04-14T17:44:46

Eiroa CBT Maduro has done the impossible and this week the guys find out if Eiroa did in fact hit a triple. The maduro wrapper, maduro binder, and maduro filler all combine to make this cigar a ...

C.O. Jones Cigar Review from 2020-04-07T17:49:21

This week on The Ash Holes we smoke the C.O. Jones cigar. Will it be too strong for our resident experts? Do you have the balls to try this strong cigar?

We will also have The Victor Sinc...

Rocky Patel World Championship Cigar Review from 2020-03-31T17:49:45

This week on The Ash Holes we smoke the Rocky Patel Cigar Smoking World Championship cigar and see if we can keep it lit without penalty for the duration of the show. We discuss the upcoming Cha...

La Flor Dominicana La Volcada Cigar Review from 2020-03-24T17:49:53

The term 'La Volcada' comes from a step in the tango dance that originated in Uruguay. Litto Gomez, co-founder of LFD, grew up in Uruguay so the name has very deep meaning. The cigar is a 7" x 4...

CLE Corojo Review with Christian Eiroa from 2020-03-17T16:00

Christian Eiroa started his own brand, CLE Cigar Company, years after helping build the Camacho brand. Today we fire up a CLE Corojo with the legend himself and share our thoughts on The AshHole...

My Father Le Bijou Cigar Review from 2020-03-10T17:00

Le Bijou (The Jewel) 1922 is a blend that has been created within the well-known brand "My Father". Jose "Pepin" Garcia has made this in honor, appreciation and memory of his father, who was bor...

H Upmann by AJ Fernandez Cigar Review from 2020-03-03T17:47:50

Coming from a storied line of Cuban cigar makers, AJ Fernandez combines old world technique with his own unique perspective at his factory in Estelí, Nicaragua, which has produced some of the mo...

Juarez Cigar Review from 2020-02-25T17:46:03

Juarez by Crowned Heads is created at a small factory named Tabacalera Pirchardo which is headed up by Don Eradio Pichado, a third-generation farmer with Cuban roots. He was also mentored by Ars...

Jacobs Ladder Cigar Review from 2020-02-18T17:47:13

The boys light up Jacobs Ladder from Southern Draw Cigars this week on The Ash Holes. Southern Draw is a veteran owned company based in Texas with their cigars blended at AJ Fernandez in Esteli,...

Kristoff Shade Grown Review from 2020-02-11T17:51:55

This week we welcome John Fazzi of Kristoff to the show as we fire up a cigar teleased at the 2019 IPCPR in Las Vegas. The Kristoff Shade Grown delivers Connecticut seed, shade grown in Honduras...

Rocky Patel Sungrown Maduro Review from 2020-02-04T17:48:12

This week we fire up the Rocky Patel Sungrown Maduro which is made in Rocky Patel's boutique factory situated in Estelí, Nicaragua. The Sun Grown Maduro is a triple-capped, hand-bunched and hand...

Don Lino Africa Cigar Review from 2020-01-28T17:49:47

The legendary Don Lino Africa has returned.  Today we fire up a cigar long known as one of Nestor Miranda's favorites.  The brand was born out of his love of travel to the African continent ands...

United Series Unidas Cigar Review from 2020-01-21T17:47:20

This week we welcome Erik Wentworth from Hammer + Sickle cigars for his first visit, first visit in 2020 that is. One of our most frequent guests, because he’s an ashhole just like us. We fire u...

The Ashholes 2019 Cigar of the Year from 2020-01-14T17:45:56

This week on The AshHoles join the party with our Cigar of the Year. We looked back at all the cigars we smoked on the show in 2019, and after looking at the ratings, we are set to unveil this c...

Nestor Miranda Special Selection Cigar Review from 2020-01-07T17:47:58

It’s that time of year where everyone is offering their top list of cigars. This week we smoke The Cigar Authority's Cigar of the Year who is the originator dating back to 1982. We light up the ...

Davidoff Royal Release Review from 2019-12-31T17:00

We bring 2019 to a close with the most expensive cigar we have ever smoked on the show, the Davidoff Royal Release. Measuring at 5.5 x 55 the cigar is said to be crafted by either of Davidoff’s ...

Julius Caesar 1895 Review from 2019-12-24T17:00

Every AshHole in Cigarville loved Christmas a lot. But The Grinch who lived just outside of Cigarville did not. It could be, perhaps because his lighter was empty or it could be he just didn’t s...

Diamond Crown Maximus Cigar Review from 2019-12-17T17:51:54

Stanford Newman wanted to create a hearty complement to the wildly successful Diamond Crown line. To accomplish this, he enlisted the help of two legendary cigar families, the Fuentes and Olivas...

Perdomo ESV Sungrown Review from 2019-12-10T17:48:04

This week on The AshHoles we cut, light, and review the Perdomo ESV Sungrown. The Perdomo Estate Selection Vintage Limited Edition Box-Pressed is a hand-crafted cigar that utilizes the top 5% of...

Single Cask Nation by Aganorsa Leaf Review from 2019-12-03T17:47:26

This week we smoke on the show a cigar that was exclusive to 2GuysCigars.com. It’s a collaboration between Single Cask Nation and Aganorsa Leaf and we tell you all about this cigar that was aged...

HVC Black Friday Cigar Review from 2019-11-26T19:05:18

Since 2015 Reinier Lorenzo the owner of HVC Cigars has released a stick to celebrate the most chaotic day of the year for retailers and many consumers, Black Friday. Like the rest of the HVC Por...

Florida Sun Grown Cigar Review from 2019-11-19T17:47:16

Tobacco hasn't grown in Florida since 1890 when Jeff Borysiewicz decided to change that in 2013 when he planted tobacco on 8 acres of farmland in Clermont, Florida. Today his tobacco is used in ...

Atabey Misticos Tube Cigar Review from 2019-11-12T19:17:36

Good things come in threes like the hosts of The Ashholes EdSullivan, Aaron Noonan and Michael Dimare. Then there are anniversaries, and today we celebrate our 3rd anniversary. So when we got to...

Classic Cuban Torpedo Cigar Review from 2019-11-05T17:48:41

This week on the Ash Holes we smoke a cigar that was blended to represent the taste of Cuban Cigars, but the question is do they? Can a cigar that costs under $3 replicate the old world Cuban ci...

Recluse Los Cabos Cigar Review from 2019-10-29T17:43:10

In 2012 J.R. Dominguez and Scott Weeks would launch their company Iconic Leaf Cigars and the brand Recluse and the secret to their success is the special fermentation process they use for all th...

AVO Syncro Nicaragua Toro Review from 2019-10-22T17:46:35

This week, the Ash Holes light up a box pressed cigar that comes in a tube from AVO Cigars. We light up the AVO Syncro Nicaragua Toro Tubo which features 7 different tobaccos. Is this one music ...

HVC Broadleaf Review from 2019-10-15T17:49:48

Founded in 2011 by Reinier Lorenzo HVC was started as a way of paying homage to Havana City, where Reinier lived for most of his life. The HVC goal is to keep the Cuban tradition of hand-made ci...

Toscano 1492 Anno Domini Review from 2019-10-08T17:50:10

As we approach Columbus Day we decide to light up the Toscano 1492 Anno Domini cigar which was launched as a limited edition in 2007. It was a success, but it wasn't until 2013 that it became po...

Hammer + Sickle Calenoch Review from 2019-10-01T17:43:57

He’s been a guest more than anyone else in the history of The AshHoles so we will refer to him as an unofficial co-host. We sit down with Erik Wentworth from Hammer + Sickle cigars are we fire u...

Indian Motorcycles Maduro Review from 2019-09-24T17:45:54

There is nothing like the classics and Indian Motorcycles are as classic as they come. It’s a piece of Americana that one can’t help but admire. However, when it comes to the cigar, Indian Motor...

La Galera Anemoi Cigar Review from 2019-09-17T17:48:36

This week we take a look at the La Galera Anemoi which is due to ship to retailers next week. The AshHoles fire up the latest from Jochy Blanco this week. The cigar is named after the Greek god ...

The American by J.C. Newman Cigar Review from 2019-09-10T19:00:06

We are real Americans fighting for the rights of every cigar smoker and today we smoke the cigar that embodies American cigar manufacturers and smokers with The American by JC Newman. We light u...

Henry Clay War Hawk Cigar Review from 2019-09-03T17:46:59

In March 2019, Altadis USA released the Henry Clay War Hawk which recognizes Henry Clay spearheading the movement that led to the War of 1812. Henry Clay rose to Speaker of of the US House of Re...

JFR Lunatic 8 x 80 Review from 2019-08-27T17:45:46

This week Aaron and Michael take a look at a cigar that is enormous. The Lunatics themselves take a look at the JFR Lunatic 8 x 80. We will share our thoughts and let you know if you are a lunat...

Hoyo de Monterrey Petit Robusto Cigar Review from 2019-08-20T20:01:16

One of the questions we get asked most is, do you guys carry Cuban cigars. The answer is no. Which is usually followed with, “Are Cubans as good as they say they are?” It’s a debate held among m...

Intemperance BA Intrigue Cigar Review from 2019-08-13T17:00

If you mention one name in the cigar industry that gets Ash Hole Michael DiMare all hot and bothered, it is Skip Martin. He is a RoMaCraft fan boy to the extreme, and this week we light up the I...

Hightower by Jose Dominguez Cigar Review from 2019-08-06T20:02:58

His factory makes cigars for many different companies, but often over-looked is his own line Jose Dominguez. Today we catch up with the man, the myth and the legend as we smoke a cigar that is u...

The Wayfarer by Serino Cigar Review from 2019-07-30T17:48:36

Tony Serino has been in the cigar industry for more than 20 years. You may not have heard of him until 2016 when he launched Serino cigars and then in 2017 his son Carson launched Wayfarer. The ...

H. Upmann 175th Anniversary Cigar Review from 2019-07-23T18:53:12

Anniversaries are usually worth celebrating and if you look back throughout cigar history many cigars that celebrated a milestone are often talked about as one of the best cigar of said line. Th...

El Tallo Cigar Review from 2019-07-16T19:58:11

Today, Oliver Nivaud reappears on The Ashholes. Oliver has been busy with United Cigar but stops in to have us sample El Tallo. El Tallo,  translates as the stem. The cigar is true to its name g...

Balmoral Paso Doble Review from 2019-07-09T17:49:59

Last year Royal Agio debuted the first ever Balmoral Serie Signatura called Dueto which was done with E.P. Carrillo. For the second collaboration they turn to Litto Gomez of La Flor Dominicana.<...

King’s Treasure Toro Review from 2019-07-02T20:20:36

The King’s Teasure was a contender for Cigar of the Year last year. And what a treasure it is. It comes to us from industry veteran Robert Wright who owns Pura Soul. He spent many years working ...

Pistoff Kristoff Firecracker Review from 2019-06-25T17:45:29

Since 2006, Two Guys Smoke Shop has had the Firecracker as part of the repertoire. Past makers of the Firecracker include My Father Cigars, La Flor Dominicana, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, RoMaCra...

Back2Back Nicaragua Robusto Review from 2019-06-18T17:48:35

The guys at Back 2 Back cigars have captured New Hampshire with the mural they did on Two Guys Smoke Shop Nashua, NH. This week we hope to capture the experience known has Back 2 Back Nicaragua....

United Cigar Box Press Natural Toro Review from 2019-06-11T17:52:37

United we Stand. This week we fire up a cigar with one of the most patriotic bands around. United Cigar has a new look and we will discuss the packaging change and new band. We light up the Unit...

La Flor Dominicana La Volcada Review from 2019-06-04T17:48:47

This week on The Ash Holes we smoke the LFD La Volcada. La Volcada references a step in the tango dance, which originated in Argentina and Uraguy. Litto Gomez, the founder of La Flor Dominican g...

Mombacho Liga Maestro Review from 2019-05-28T17:53:46

This week on The Ash Holes we welcome Claudio Sgroi from Mombacho Cigars . The company was founded in 2006. The name comes from a volcano in Nicaragua. Today, we will be smoking the Liga Maestro...

Arturo Fuente Short Story Cigar Review from 2019-05-21T17:00

It’s an iconic cigar that was almost impossible to find during the cigar boom. Even today there are periods of time where coming across the Arturo Fuente Short story can be tough. Today we fire ...

Byron Grand Poema Cigar Review from 2019-05-14T20:45:33

In the mid 19th Century, Jose and Eusebio, cousins and offsprings of immigrants from the Canary Islands owned a small cigar factory with about 12 employees on Macías Street of Santiago de Las Vegas...

Perdomo 20th Anniversary Maduro Review from 2019-05-07T20:01:09

We travel back in time… The year was 2012. Perdomo Cigars was celebrating their 20th Anniversary. To commemorate the milestone the company would unveil a cigar at the IPCPR trade show that  has ...

La Gianna Havana Natural Review from 2019-04-30T19:07:54

This week on The Ash Holes we light up the La Gianna Havana Natural. The La Gianna Havana brand first came to market in 1994 and has continued non-stop ever since. Totalamente Hecho a Mano is Sp...

Balmoral Anejo CT Cigar Review from 2019-04-23T17:55:07

This week on The Ash Holes with light up a cigar from Boris Wintermans, Balmoral. Made in their boutique factory in San Pedreo de Macrois, Dominican Republic the Balmore Anejo XO Connecticut is ...

Aging Room Pura Cepa Rondo Review from 2019-04-16T17:53:39

The Ash Holes step into the Aging Room as they fire up Pura Cepa Rondo. The name translates to Pure Bred and we light up this Nicaraguan Puro made at Nestor Plasencia and distribute by Altadis U...

CLE Prieto Diadema Review with Christian Eiroa from 2019-04-09T19:13:47

This week we welcome to the show Christian Eiroa from CLE Cigars. Christian has been around tobacco since he was 9 years old as it is his family legacy. He became known in the cigar industry wit...

Baccarat Toro Review from 2019-04-02T18:19:13

The fools are back for another episode of The Ash Holes and on today we fire up a cigar that shares its name with a card game that is synonymous with James Bond. There won’t be any shaken Martin...

Asylum Nyctophelia Sixty Review from 2019-03-26T17:52:12

The name Nyctophillia sounds like a disease or a weird fetish. But it is actually a cigar from CLE Cigars under the Asylum Umbrella. We will tell you what the name means, and all the details of ...

Patina Habano Corona Review from 2019-03-19T17:58:27

Today’s cigar comes to us from Mo Mali, it is a luxury brand called Patina which is the name of the green or brown film on the surface of bronze or similar metals, produced by oxidation over a l...

Padron Anniversary TAA Toro Maduro Review from 2019-03-12T17:45

Forget about Taco Tuesday, it’s now Ash Holes Tuesday as Aaron, Jess, Ed and Michael fire up a box pressed cigar from Nicaragua. We will let you in on the tale of the tape on this heavyweight sm...

New Hosts and Smoking the EPC La Historia from 2019-03-06T09:32:11

New Time Slot, New Hosts, Still a bunch of Ash Holes. Aaron Noonan and Ed Sullivan are joined by new members of the team, Jessica Furnari and Michael Dimare. Tune in as we find out a little bit ...

Jim Price from CLE Cigars Joins the Ashholes from 2019-02-27T18:56:06

On this week’s episode of The Ash Holes it’s all about the price. Jim Price that is, as we are joined by the New England sales representative for Christian Eiroa’s CLE. We fire up a cigar that f...

Erik Wentworth is Back with the Ashholes from 2019-02-20T17:52:39

Saturday Night Live has Alec Baldwin,Jimmy Fallon has Hugh Jackman, Jimmy Kimmel has Adam Carolla and The Ash Holes has Erik Wentworth. We light up the Hammer + Sickle Trademark Maduro as Dan re...

Unique Packaging with Leaf by Oscar from 2019-02-13T18:57:04

On today’s show we will be lighting up a cigar that at first glance might be the ugliest thing on the market if you don’t know the story behind it. Leaf by Oscar comes wrapped in a tobacco leaf ...

Sampling the Tabernacle Havana Seed No. 142 from 2019-02-06T17:54:14

Today we are smoking the Tabernacle Havana Seed No. 142 Corona by Foundation Cigar Co. From the Foundation Cigar website: Master blender, Nicholas Melillo, has been working with choice farmers i...

The Ashholes Smoke a Cigar from the Aging Room from 2019-01-30T19:04:28

On today’s episode we fire up a cigar from Raphael Nodal’s Aging Room. It’s a cigar that debuted at the 2018 IPCPR trade show and Barry from The Cigar Authority called it one of his favorite cig...

The Ashholes Smoke the Balmoral Dueto from 2019-01-23T17:47:47

The trio known as The Ash Holes takes a look at Balmoral Dueto which is a joint effort between Royal Agio Cigars and E.P. Carrillo. The cigar garnered a lot of buzz at the 2018 IPCPR and today w...

Smoking the Davidoff Special R from 2019-01-16T18:53:59

This weekend here in New Hampshire we might face white out conditions, so what better cigar to smoke than a Davidoff White Label. It’s time for us to put on our black tie and we light up a cigar...

Steve Poirier from La Flor Dominicana Joins the Ashholes from 2019-01-09T17:57:10

Ella Fitzgerald once sang, hurry, get on, now it`s coming, listen to those rails a-thrumming, all aboard, get on the "A” train. Today we hop on board with the representative from La Flor Dominic...

The Ashholes Smoke the 2018 Cigar of the Year from 2019-01-02T17:51:55

We closed out 2018 with a debate on who should win cigar of the year before announcing the victor. Today we kick off the 2019 Edition of The Ash Holes as we light up the Cigar of the Year. It’s ...

The Ashholes Choose the 2018 Cigar of the Year from 2018-12-26T17:50:04

It’s that time of the year where Cigar of the Year is named. In 2016, The Ash Holes  gave away our first ever Cigar of the Year tapping Serino Royale Maduro XX Sublime with the honor. On today’s...

The Ashholes Are Back with a Vengeance from 2018-12-19T17:50:59

Today we are back with a vengeance, Kristoff Vengeance that is. It’s a cigar that saw full distribution this year from Glen Case’s company. It’s made in the Dominican Republic and features a Con...

Today We Go Big with the Mi Querida Gran Buffalo from 2018-12-12T17:53:42

Today on the show we smoke a cigar from one of the biggest personalities in the cigar industry, so it’s only fitting we reach for the biggest size in the line. The cigar comes from Steve Saka’s ...

The Ashholes Smoke the Plasencia Alma del Campo from 2018-12-05T17:49:55

This week we travel down to one of the largest growers of tobacco on The Ash Holes as we broadcast live from Studio 21 Podcast Café. Plasencia started growing tobacco in Cuba where he located in...

Smoking the Fratello Navetta Inverso from 2018-11-28T17:52:45

Welcome to this week’s episode of The Ash Holes broadcast live Studio 21 Podcast Café. This week we smoke a cigar from Omar de Frias’s Fratello Cigars. It’s a cigar that was introduced at the 20...

Which Cigar Won the Ashhole’s Blind Taste Test? from 2018-11-21T17:57:09

Today we wrap up the Blind Taste Test. We are joined by very special guest Glenn Boivin who knows how to smoke blind better than anyone we know…because he is…blind that is. Today we are smoking ...

It’s Our Second Birthday! from 2018-11-14T17:52:18

The Ash Holes turns 2 years old today, and we celebrate in style with Taino by Serino Cigar Co. We tell you all about this cigar that was a joint project from father (Anthony Serino) and son (Ca...

The Final Matchup of the Blind Taste Test from 2018-11-07T17:49:37

Just when you thought you wouldn’t hear a political commercial for a year, we have one more very important voting process for you to take part in. We’ve made it through the first two rounds of t...

The Ashholes Smoke the Aladino Corojo Reserva from 2018-10-31T17:52:30

As the final round of the Blind Taste Test gets ready to ship across the country we light up the Aladino Corojo Reserva from JRE Tobacco. It’s a cigar available in one size and it features 100% ...

Smoking the Sochi with Erik Wentworth from 2018-10-24T17:52:36

This week we welcome to the show the Vice President of Hammer + Sickle Cigars, Erik Wentworth. It’s a full house at the show as we light up a cigar deep from within the vault of the New England ...

Smoking the Aganorsa Leaf Signature Belicoso from 2018-10-17T17:52:36

While we wait for people to cast their votes to determine which cigar makes it to the final round for the Blind Taste Challenge, we are going back to our normal format of picking a cigar to smok...

The Blind Taste Test Semi-finals with Cigar #11 vs Cigar #12 from 2018-10-11T17:59:27

This week we conclude round 2 of the Blind Taste Test as we smoke Cigars #11 (the winner of #5 vs #6) and Cigar #12 (the winner of #7 vs #8). There are still a couple of more weeks to get your v...

Blind Taste Test – Cigar #9 vs Cigar #10 with Special Guest Nick Perdomo from 2018-10-03T17:57:55

It’s episode #100 and we celebrate a century of shows with one of the icons of the industry, Nick Perdomo.  We will talk about Perdomo cigars as well as Nicaragua as we find out if things are ge...

The Blind Taste Test Continues - #7 vs #8 from 2018-09-26T18:01:50

It’s episode #99 and The Ash Holes conclude round one of the blind taste test with #7 vs #8. Voting ends at 9am Eastern on September 27th, so if you are part of the Blind Taste Test you need to ...

Smoking Blind With Cigars #5 Vs #6 from 2018-09-19T17:59:04

The Blind Taste Test continues this week on The Ash Holes. Two Cigars will face off and one will be declared the winner. The winner all depends on those taking part in the taste test. Be Sure to...

Smoking Blind With Cigars #3 Vs #4 from 2018-09-12T17:48:14

We continue the Blind Taste Test begins this week on The Ash Holes. This week we smoke cigars #3 vs #4 which one will continue to round two and which one will grout the door. It’s up to...

The Blind Taste Test Begins: Cigars 1 Vs 2 from 2018-09-05T17:56:57

The Blind Taste Test begins this week on The Ash Holes. Two cigars will face off, and one will emerge victorious. Who that is depends on you the listener who chose to take part in the Blind Tast...

Smoking An Epique Cigar, The Byron Epique Poemas from 2018-08-29T17:56:10

Today is the last cigar we get to pick as next week the Blind Taste Test begins. We will light up a cigar with style and class something we have nothing of the Byron Epique Poemas which measures...

Traveling To Moscow With Erik Wentworth For Museum Series No. 2 from 2018-08-22T17:57:40

It's been a long time coming, but today we light up the latest Museum Series from Hammer + Sickle. The cigar is still a short while away from reaching retailers, but we will sit down with Erik W...

Smoking the King's Treasure from 2018-08-15T17:53:04

Pastor Padron Dan Ledwith is on vacation, so the boys will be smoking a cigar called King's Treasure which is made for Robert Wright's Puro Soul brand. It is manufactured by Jose Dominguez.

Aganorsa Leaf Goes Connecticut from 2018-08-08T17:54:24

In November, 2017 Casa Fernandez hired marketing genius Terence Reilly as VP of Sales and Marketing. In April, 2018 the company would rebrand itself to Aganorsa Leaf the tobacco they are famous ...

Exploring The Mythical Bandolero from 2018-08-01T18:05:28

From Nelson Alfonso's Selected Tobacco comes Bandolero. Today on The Ash Holes we light up this cigar in which only the blend is known by a select few. They come in humidified tins and we share ...

A Project 20 Years In The Making - Davidoff Yamasa from 2018-07-25T18:07:07

Yamasa is a cigar 20 years in the making. It comes from a region of the Dominican Republic that was untapped until now. The region has an ideal climate with soil rich in minerals but lacking pH ...

Smoking Eiroa With Jim Price From CLE Cigars from 2018-07-18T18:10:01

Yesterday the cigar industry concluded the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas. Fresh off his flight back from Sin City we are joined by Jim Price and we will see if we can get him to confess his...

Don't Get Stung As We Check Out The Buzz Of Warped's Black Honey from 2018-07-11T18:03:05

In 2017, Warped released the second limited edition Black Honey. The first version was surround in hype, but the second version has lingered around with out as much buzz. Is this justified? We w...

The Ash Holes Spend July 4th With The AVO Syncro Fogata Tubo from 2018-07-04T18:00

Don't Fogata'bout it! The Ash Holes take time on July 4th to enjoy the Avo Syncro Fogata Tubo. The Syncro Fogata Tubo combines Ecuadorian wrapper, Negro San Andreas binder, and a unique blend of...

The AshHoles Play With Firecrackers from 2018-06-27T17:51:20

Today the Ash Holes play with a Firecracker. The Mi Querida Firecracker that is, which is blended by Steve Saka. This limited edition is almost sold out at 2GuysCigars.com but you can still get ...

Enjoying The Spirit of Art from 2018-06-20T18:02:15

Today the Ash Holes Commemorates and celebrates the life of cigar aficionado Art Kalasho - best friend, a sworn brother and former business partner of Stephen Adib from Cuba Rica cigars who make...

There's Nothing Chiquito About the JFR Lunatic from 2018-06-13T18:12:31

This week we look at a cigar that is known for its large ring gauges and we light up a size called the Chiquito, which translates to Tiny. There is nothing Chiquito about a cigar that features a...

Lighting Up Hermitage With Eric Wentworth From Hammer + Sickle from 2018-06-06T18:21:28

Today we light up a cigar named after Госуда́рственный Эрмита́ж, which is a museum in St. Petersburg, Russia. The Hermitage is all about art and culture, so today we enjoy the art of cigar makin...

Time To Make The Cigars With Jose Dominguez from 2018-05-30T18:15:02

Thanks to our friends over at The Cigar Authority there is one cigar in the industry that is synonymous with the donut. With National Donut Day just days aways, we decided to light up the Jose D...

EPC La Historia With The Ash Holes from 2018-05-23T18:09:38

The Ash Holes are back with another episode and today they light up the Perez-Carrillo La Historia which features a San Andres wrapper over Sumatra binder grown in Ecuador and a fillers from Nic...

Avoiding Slobber Cutters with Kristoff Connecticut Matador from 2018-05-16T18:01:32

Established in 2004 by Glen Case, Kristoff Cigars became one of the fastest growing boutique manufacturers in the cigar industry. Using the best double and triple fermented in the world they've ...

Doing The La Volcada With LFD Sales Rep Stephen Poirier from 2018-05-09T18:14:52

Born in Spain, but growing up in Uruguay isn't the route for most cigar makers, but it was for La Flor Dominicana's owner Litto Gomez who released La Volcada in 2017. The cigar is named after a ...

No More Jury Duty, Time To Celebrate With Atabey Duendes from 2018-05-02T18:10:31

For the last few weeks our own Dan Ledwith has been taking part in his civic duty. This civic duty is dreaded by many, but his time as a juror is over. I'm sure he will share his story while we ...

Exploring Guardian of the Farm with Terence Reilly from 2018-04-25T18:17:05

Habano, Connecticut, Broadleaf are all types of tobacco we know. Casa Fernandez markets tobacco it grows on their farms as a varietal called Aganorsa. Today we welcome Terence Reilly to the show...

Going to the Movies with The Aladino Toro Maduro from 2018-04-18T19:18:49

The show title this week is as cryptic as they come, but we promise it will make sense once you tune in to this weeks episode of The AshHoles. We promise you won't have to wait long to find out ...

Ash Holes Are Ornery Without Their Medulla Oblongata from 2018-04-11T19:27:45

The Ash Holes welcome Jim Price the local CLE/Asylum sales representitive to the show as we catch up on all things CLE. We will smoke two cigars on the show in the Medulla Oblongata which is a a...

Embracing Our Soul With Plasencia Alma Fuerte from 2018-04-04T18:13:42

The Ash Holes light up a cigar whose name translate to Strong Soul. The Plasencia Alma Fuerte comes to us from one of the most renowned tobacco growers in the world. Does the cigar reach expecta...

Four Kicks Maduro Is The Head That Wears The Crown from 2018-03-28T18:11:21

In 2011 after leaving another cigar company, Jon Huber & Mike Condor would launch a cigar company called Crowned Heads. The initial release was named Four Kick and it was produced by Ernesto Per...

The DNA of La Aurora Cigars With Willy Marante from 2018-03-21T18:10:59

We have had a few cancellations due to weather, and as luck would have it another snow storm is headed toward New Hampshire. Is it in Willy Marante's DNA to brave the snow that is coming? We say...

Going Hawaiian With Vintage Series from 2018-03-14T18:15:21

Here in New England we are stuck in a weather pattern that has brought 3 Nor'easters in as many weeks. As we dig out from more then 2 feet of snow, we decided to take a trip the the islands in t...

Stepping Into The Aging Room from 2018-03-07T18:11:23

This week we are smoking Solera Sun Grown by Aging Room Cigars a cigar that utilizes some of the same techniques used in the aging of wine.

Pastor Padron will give his weekly Thou Shall N...

Chiseling Away At Another Episode With LFD Chisel Maduro from 2018-02-28T18:18:50

It's episode number 69, giggity! We celebrate with a cigar that is synonymous with Litto Gomez and La Flor Dominicana and a favorite of Rush Limbaugh. That cigar is the LFD Chisel Maduro and we ...

Lighting Up The Rocky Patel Vintage 2006 from 2018-02-21T18:19:32

One cigar company re-invented Vintage and made it new again. That company is Rocky Patel and we light up the latest Vintage, the 2006 San Andreas. The blend consists of a 11-year-old Mexican wra...

Spending Valentine's Day With Our True Love, Cigars from 2018-02-14T18:13:41

It's Valentine's Day and we spend time with our true love, Cigars. We will light up the Perdomo Bourbon Barrel Aged Sungrown on this day after Fat Tuesday.

We will let you know our though...

Hammer + Sickle Tradicion Salomon With Erik Wentworth from 2018-02-07T18:20:57

The weather outside is frightful so while we have Erik Wentworth scheduled to be on the show today. We light up the Hammer + Sickle Tradition Salomon which is made at the Tabadom Factory in the ...

Inspired by French Cuisine, La Careme by Crowned Heads from 2018-01-31T18:24:28

This week we are smoking the La Carême Canonazo by Crowned Heads. La Carême is named after Marie Antoine Carême, a chef who created the soufflé and it comes to us from Tabacalera La Alianza in t...

Smoking a True Pearl, Perla Del Mar from 2018-01-24T18:12:47

The Perla del Mar Maduro is the follow-up to the highly acclaimed Perla del Mar line from JC Newman. Perla Del Mar was first conceived in the late 19th Century to honor Cuba’s highly acclaimed c...

Reaping The Rewards of Hacienda el Corojo With 22N / 83W from 2018-01-17T18:11:48

In Pinar Del Rio sat Hacienda el Corojo the farm that was responsible for growing the best Corojo in the world. Before many Cuban farmers left the island nation they took with them seeds from th...

Setting Sail For the New World by AJ Fernandez from 2018-01-10T18:19:01

Just sit right back and you hear a tale... Nope, wrong boat. Today we set sail for the New World with this box pressed beauty from AJ Fernandez in Nicaragua. He's become the hottest name in the ...

Smoking Our Cigar of the Year : The Wiseman Maduro with Nick Melillo from 2018-01-03T18:17:24

We ended the year last week by naming our 2017 Cigar of the Year, and while there were a lot of cigars that stood out, one rose above the rest in The Wise Man Maduro. We will be joined via Skype...

Announcing Our Cigar Of The Year from 2017-12-27T18:16:54

We start the show by lighting the Serino Royale Maduro XX which was our 2016 Cigar of the Year. As we kick back and enjoy this reigning cigar of the year for the last time, we will bring forth o...

The Gift Everyone Wants... Atabey Misticos from 2017-12-20T18:14:53

It's 5 days until Christmas and today we will light up what every cigar smoker should want for Christmas. It's one of the latest Atabey sizes from Nelson Alfonso's Selected Tobacco, the Misticos...

Blasting Off With Fratello Navetta from 2017-12-13T18:24:48

This week we look at one of the new cigars to come out in 2017 as we light up the Fratello Navetta. The cigar comes to us from former NASA employee Omar de Frias and we will tell you what this c...

For Peat's Sake: Lighting Up Caleanoch With Erik Wentworth From Hammer + Sickle Cigars from 2017-12-06T18:21:21

For peat's sake!

This week we welcome to the show, Erik Wentworth from Hammer + Sickle Cigars where we will fire up The Caleanoch 25 which features Scottish Peat Fired tobacco. We will le...

Celebrating Winston Churchill's 143rd Birthday from 2017-11-29T18:41:47

Winston Churchill once wrote, "We shall go on to the end. We shall fight in France. We shall fight on the seas and oceans. We shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air....

An Ode To Cigars with Lord Byron From Selected Tobacco from 2017-11-22T18:20:13

Twas the night before Thanksgiving and soon our houses will be overrun with family we only see around the holidays for a reason. Our cigars will not be safe, and on top of a good meal they will ...

Celebrating Our Anniversary With The Wayfarer, Carson Serino from 2017-11-15T18:42:14

It’s our Anniversary Show and last year we named the Serino Royale our Cigar of the Year. Today we kick off Year #2 with the son of Tony Serino; Carson Serino. We light up his cigar Wayfarer whi...

A Look At The Garofalo Maduro From United Cigars from 2017-11-08T18:28:16

It's not often a retailer gets a cigar named after him and David Garofalo joined the ranks of Zino Davidoff when Perdomo Cigars bestowed him with the honor. Not bad for a guy who started with st...

A Continuing Look At Short Cigars With Aladino& LFD Cigars from 2017-11-01T18:12:05

Last week we took a look at four short cigars, and this week we conclude that look with two cigars that are perfect for that brisk evening walk. In the first half hour we will light up the Aladi...

Four Monumental Short Cigars from 2017-10-25T18:09:47

It's that time of year in parts of the country where you don't want to be outside for too long with a cigar. Today on The Ash Holes we will light up 4 different short format cigars and give you ...

Hamlet Paredes Joins The Ash Holes from 2017-10-18T18:12:24

His family wanted him to be a Doctor, but instead he wound up in the cigar industry where he made his name in his home country of Cuba. He wound up in Naples where he met Rocky Patel and today w...

We're Upset from 2017-10-11T18:10:39

This week are joined by Rick Ardito who has over 20 years in the Cigar Industry. Rick Ardito served a lengthy tour of duty with Drew Estate where he was once a partner and an executive within th...

Smokin' In The Boys Room with JR Dominguez from 2017-10-04T18:19:05

Let’s face it for the most part a cigar lounge is full of men, so smoking in the boy’s room with JR Dominguez seems like a good title. Especially once you consider he will be joining us live on ...

International Podcast Day With Jarrid From Kristoff - Bonus Episode from 2017-10-03T18:24:45

It’s a bonus episode of The Ash Holes as we celebrate #InternationalPodcastDay from the grand opening of the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe on the United Podcast Network.

To celebrate the event, ...

Earth. Fire. Water. Not for the Faint of Heart.... from 2017-09-27T18:11:48

Episode #46 – Todos Las Dias comes to us from Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust which is the company owned by Steve Saka. The name translates to All The Days, which technically should be spoken as Todos...

Why Smoke Cigars? from 2017-09-20T18:07:38

Episode #45 – Why do we smoke cigars? Is it enjoyment? habit? a getaway? or it it an addiction? The AshHoles weigh in on why they smoke cigars, and why you should too. Today we look at a cigar f...

Episode #44 - Julius Caesar from 2017-09-13T10:32:53

Grab your toga, we're smoking the Julius Caeser by JC Newman.

Diamond Crown Julius Caesar honors Julius Caeser ("J.C.") Newman, a true cigar pioneer and founder of the J.C. Newman Cigar C...

Don't Do What? Really??? from 2017-09-06T18:02:05

The numerology number 43 is introspective, analytical, and pragmatic. Today we get analytical with a cigar from AJ Fernandez. The Enclave Habano Toro measures 6 x 52. Tune in live today at 4pm a...

Pickin Christian's Brain from 2017-08-30T18:08:01

Episode #42 – We are joined by Christian Eiroa who sits down with The Ash Holes as we light up one of Christian’s newest and best creations, The Eiroa First 20 Years Colorado. We will find out e...

Time to Get Intemperate! from 2017-08-23T18:13:22

Episode #41 – Hows the Intemperance measure up? Join The AshHoles LIVE every Wednesday at 4pm. This week we light up the RoMa Craft Intemperance Industry. The definition of Intemperance is lack ...

Episode #40 The Balmoral Añejo Gran Toro from 2017-08-16T18:11:56

We light up the Balmoral Añejo Gran Toro Live from the Serino Royale set at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe above Two Guys Smoke Shop in Sunny Salem! We also go Miles with Styles and make our Social Medi...

Episode 39 - The Naked Episode With Winston Churchill Late Hour from 2017-08-09T10:47:35

Be afraid, we are naked. It's the 39th Episode and we decided to do it naked. Forget about three men in a tub, you have 3 men puffing away on the Davidoff Winston Churchill Late Hour.  It's been...

Episode #38 Perdomo 20th Anniversary Connecticut from 2017-08-02T19:13:17

The Perdomo 20th Anniversary cigars are hand-crafted with the finest tobaccos grown exclusively on Perdomo’s most prestigious farms in Esteli, Condega, and the famed Jalapa Valley in Nicaragua. ...

Episode #37 The Byron Londinenses from 2017-07-26T18:11:31

This week on The Ash Holes we light up a cigar from Nelson Alfonso’s Selected Tobacco. The cigar, Byron Londineses which is named after the 19th Century poet, Lord Byron. Tune in with us live on...

Episode #36 Hammer + Sickle Berlin Wall Box Press from 2017-07-19T18:15:43

Last week was the 2017 IPCPR in Las Vegas, NV and we welcome Erik Wentworth from Hammer + Sickle Cigars to recap the week in Las Vegas and smoke some cigars from their wonderful portfolio that c...

Episode #35 - Sobremesa from 2017-07-12T11:43:56

Steve Saka who has a storied career in the cigar industry made a triumphant return with Sobremesa after his stint with Drew Estate where he was the driving force behind Liga Privada. Sobremesa i...

Episode #34 La Galera 1936 Box Pressed Pilon from 2017-07-05T19:11:50

A lot of great comics were once bumped from the Tonight Show, only to come back and make their debut weeks later. Some of these comics were never heard from again, and some went to become as fam...

Episode #33 Firecrackers from 2017-06-28T18:07:23

The Fourth of July is less than a week away and the perfect cigar to smoke is the Firecraker; the original cigar with a fuse. The boys light up the three versions currently available.  La Flor D...

Episode #32 The Atabey Brujos from 2017-06-21T18:17:02

The average person has 32 teeth in their mouth including their wisdom teeth. This week we will spread a little wisdom and sink our teeth, or at least place our lips around Atabey. The cigar come...

Episode #31 The Aladino Toro from 2017-06-14T18:09:49

If we were opening an ice cream store, we would have enough flavors to cut the ribbon. But alas, we are a bunch of AshHoles with a cigar podcast, so we will instead cut the cap. This week we vis...

Episode #30 The Diamond Crown Maximus Toro No. 4 from 2017-06-07T18:10:15

In numerology the number 30 represents great communication skills, being super-creative and entertaining … this pretty much sums up The Ash Holes.

This week we light up the Diamond Crown ...

EPISODE #29 THE BANDOLERO BARBAROS from 2017-05-31T18:11:27

During a century, between 1717 & 1817, the Spanish Crown prohibited cigar production in the Caribbean Islands & the rest of the American Colonies, and although its precious leaves continued grow...

Episode #28 The Nicaraguan Diadema from 2017-05-24T18:17:39

This week Dan "Pastor Padron" Ledwith is joined by Mr. Jonathan and special audience guest Aaron Noonan to give unfiltered thoughts on the Nicaraguan Diadema by Davidoff. We highlight @burninsti...

Episode #27 The Neanderthal by RoMa Craft from 2017-05-17T18:18:20

A company is nothing more than a legal entity formed to conduct business transactions. RoMa Craft Tobac it is the realization of a dream. Skip Martin has owned a retail shop, served in the Navy ...

EPISODE #26 GRAN VALLE BY WARPED CIGARS from 2017-05-10T18:13:03

It’s Ash Wednesday, which means its time for The Ash Holes.  This week we smoke Flor Del Valle by Warped Cigars. Made at Casa Fernandez in Nicaragua the cigar features a Nicaraguan Jalapa Corojo...

EPISODE #25 THE TABERNACLE TORO from 2017-05-03T18:18:55

Episode 25 finds the show sans Oliver, so Dan (Pastor Padron) is joined by Mr. Jonathan from the Cigar Authority as The AshHoles take on The Tabernacle Toro by Foundation Cigar Co, read viwer ma...

REAL EPISODE #24 SERINO ROYAL CONNECTICUT from 2017-04-27T08:23:32

Dan and Oliver light up the Serino Royale Connecticut Toro for their 24th episode. @Golfer6315 and @MrsGolfer6315 were named as the Instgram pics of the week, and we look at viewer mail.

Episode #23 Indian Motorcycle from 2017-04-19T18:18:22

Episode 23 has Dan and guest host Mr. Jonathan from The Cigar Authority to smoke the Indian Motorcycle Toro Habano made by Debonaire Cigars. @johnniehd77 is named the Instagram pic of the week, ...

The AshHoles Episode 22- Oliva Serie V Figurado from 2017-04-12T18:09:30

Dan and Oliver sparked up the Oliva Serie V Figurado on today's episode.  Two thumbs up from The AshHoles for this beauty! Checkout @JohnPapaJohnny on Instagram and follow @michellestyles18 on T...

EPISODE #21 MY FATHER CIGARS from 2017-04-05T18:14:15

Dan and Oliver are joined by Jeremy Soares of My Father Cigars and smoke the Flor de Las Antillas Robusto and the My Father Le Bijou Petite Robusto.

Plus The Ash Hole of the Week, Pastor ...

Episode #20 La Flor Dominicana from 2017-03-29T18:16:37

Episode #20 brings in guest Jonathan Carney to The Ash Holes. This week, the boys will light up a Reserva Especial Belicoso. Join us as we light up some cigars that are the hottest of the indust...

The AshHoles Episode 19- Diamond Crown Figurado No.6 from 2017-03-22T14:12:58

With Derek gone, the boys continue their adventures on The Ash Holes. This week, we take a look at one of the industries most sought after smokes, the Diamond Crown No. 6. A large perfecto shape...

Episode #18 - Big Papi by David Ortiz& Big Announcement from 2017-03-15T18:16:11

Today on The Ash Holes LIVE Radio Podcast, broadcasting from The Serino Royale Cigar Studio comes Big Papi, a cigar made by El Artista under the supervision of Boston Red Sox legendary designate...

Episode #17 - Asylum 13 Ogre Lancero& Oliver is Back from 2017-03-08T18:12:50

Coming to you LIVE from The Serino Royale Cigar Studios in Salem, NH, The Ash Holes are back with another hour of nonsense for you to enjoy (hopefully). Oliver is back and we will be lighting up...

Episode #16 - Cuban Vegueros& Guest "Big Boy" Barry Stein from 2017-03-01T18:16:47

With the boys of The Cigar Authority down in the land of Cuba, The Ash Holes light up a Cuban cigar in their honor. Today, we have Vegueros, a new brand from the ISOM (Island South of Miami). On...

Episode #15 - Pistoff Kristoff with Dan Davison of Kristoff Cigars from 2017-02-22T18:07:47

Coming to you LIVE from The Serino Royale Cigar Studios, The Ash Holes are back with special guest and North East Sales Representative Dan Davison of Kristoff Cigars. Tonight from 4 to 5pm, we w...

Episode #14 - Blind Cigar Review& Oliver's New Nickname from 2017-02-15T18:16:05

Coming to you LIVE from The Serino Cigar Studios in Salem NH, The Ash Holes are back once more. This week we will be lighting up a cigar with no band and do our best to guess what it is and give...

Episode #13 - The Oscar Habano& Terry's Tinder Adventures from 2017-02-08T18:16:28

As always, coming to you LIVE from the Serino Royale Cigar Studios in Salem, NH on The United Cigar Radio Network. We are The Ash Holes, and this weeks show we light up The Oscar Habano robusto ...

Episode #12 - Fratello Cigars& Dirty Underwear from 2017-02-01T18:16:34

LIVE from the Serino Royale Cigar Studios in Salem, NH. On Today's show, we will be lighting up a new age classic, The Fratello, a cigar made by Omar de Frias. We will...

Episode #11 - Serino Royale Maduro XX "The Ash Holes 2016 Cigar of the Year" from 2017-01-25T18:19:24

In honor of our very first official sponsor, we will be lighting up the Serino Royale Maduro XX by Serino Cigar Company.

To create this masterpiece, a blend of filler tobaccos from the fe...

Episode #10 - La Galera Connecticut "The Cigar Authority 2016 Cigar of the Year" from 2017-01-18T18:28:12

Coming to you LIVE from The Serino Royale Cigar Studios!

The Ash Holes are finally all back together on this weeks show. Join us LIVE from 4 to 5 where we will be lighting up The Cigar Au...

Episode #9 – Eiroa CBT Maduro 660 With Special Guest Terry Fournier from 2017-01-11T18:20:19

Welcome to Ash Wednesday and n this weeks episode of The Ash Holes LIVE Unfiltered Cigar Radio Podcast, we light up the Eiroa CBT Maduro 6 x 60 with special guest and manager of Two Guys Smoke S...

Episode #8 - Illusione 88 With Special Guest Barry Stein from 2017-01-04T18:15:43

While Derek is away on vacation, Barry Stein from The Cigar Authority is stepping up to bat. This week, we light up a modern day classic. The Illusione 88. This is a cigar that hails from Nicara...

Episode #7 - The Tabernacle by Foundation Cigar Company& TOP CIGARS of 2016 ANNOUNCED from 2016-12-28T18:27:20

Join us on this weeks podcast as we light up The Tabernacle, a new cigar from Foundation Cigar Company and owner Nick Melillo. He used his blending knowledge to bring us a heavy-hitting handmade...

Episode #6 - Tatuaje Miami Especiales Lancero from 2016-12-21T18:13:35

On today’s edition of The Ash Holes Unfiltered Cigar Radio Podcast, we will be smoking a cigar that some say is one of Pete Johnson’s best. The Tatuaje Especiales Brown Label Lancero. Not only t...

Episode #5 - Hammer& Sickle Moscow City from 2016-12-14T18:21:23

Today on The Ash Holes LIVE Cigar Radio Podcast, we get lit with Hammer & Sickle cigars, more specifically the Moscow City Robusto Extra. Not only that, but we talk about some other cigars we sm...

Episode #4 - Aging Room Quattro by Boutique Blends from 2016-12-07T18:24:41

JOIN US LIVE from 4 to 5 on today’s showing of The Ash Holes Unfiltered Cigar Radio podcast! In this episode, we will be talking about the Aging Room Quattro by Boutique Blends. A cigar that has...

Episode 3: Garofalo Cigars from 2016-11-30T18:18:48

Today on Episode No. 3 of The Ash Holes LIVE Radio Podcast, we check out a cigar that has been around the block a few times. Garofalo Cigars are made by Nick Perdomo at the Perdomo Factory in Ni...

Mi Querida by Steve Saka of Dunbarton Tobacco& Trust from 2016-11-23T18:29:02

Today on The Ash Holes, we will be sparking up the Mi Querida by Steve Saka of Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust. This is a full bodied Nicaraguan blend using a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. W...

The Inaugural Show from 2016-11-16T18:35:36

And here it is, the inaugural show of The Ash Holes. We'd like to thank you for joining us as we embark on this adventure. During this show, we will be lighting up the LFD Andalusian Bull and sh...