Podcasts by The Half Ashed Cigar Podcast

Episode 199: Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure 2 from 2019-12-03T01:42:38

A cuban classic. Thought of to be a “beginner” Cuban cigar by some, I always smoked them and wondered how amazing the other cigars were if this was for a beginner.

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Episode 198: El Rey del Mundo Choix Supreme from 2019-11-01T20:13:27

After no shortage of technological fiascos and forays into new territory, we’re about to get all caught up. The next few episodes to publish are very late, but finally are arriving…

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Episode 197: Pipe Night 4 from 2019-11-01T20:02:14

After no shortage of technological fiascos and forays into new territory, we're about to get all caught up.  The next few episodes to publish are very late, but finally are arriving..

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Episode 196: Hirochi Robaina from 2019-08-31T22:05:29

Tonight is a night of dueling Hirochi's. We're each smoking a different expression from the HR folks....let's see how they compare.

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Episode 195: Unbanded 039 from 2019-08-31T21:47:14

Roughly a 5”x44rg heavily box pressed cigar with a beautiful even colorado wrapper. Smooth veins and an even overall texture make this an absolutely gorgeous cigar with near perfect appearing co...

Episode 194: Host’s Choice from 2019-05-31T22:18:55

Tonight, we'd planned something different but for reasons outside our control we opted to go with a Host's Choice night, wherein we select something to share and chat about....

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Episode 193: Tatuaje Black Petit Lancero from 2019-05-01T00:58:02

This smoke is a legendary offering from Pete Johnson. Initially released in 2008 to commemorate a peso cigar smoked on a trip to cuba, they are said to be rustic, bold and a fashioned after a cu...

Episode 192: Unbanded from Dan C from 2019-05-01T00:47:19

Unbanded - 4-⅜”x50 by direct measurement. “Washed out”, matte brown wrapper. Very little cap. A completely different “tobacco” aroma; I can tell it’s tobacco but it doesn’t smell like cigar. Alm...

Episode 191: Ramon Bueso Olancho Vintage from 2019-03-30T13:43:23

Forum member AKPreacher supplied this episode's featured cigar, the Ramon Bueso Olancho Vintage

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Episode 190: Unbanded MF 2 from 2019-03-29T22:30:10

Precious little detail as always on our Unbandeds. This one is roughly 4-¾”x(34/47; somewhat pressed ) and has a true to life pig tail

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Episode 189: El Titan de Bronze from 2019-03-29T22:01:18

Tonight we’re smoking the Sungrown version of the Redemption line out of El Titan de Bronze in Miami. Let’s see how it goes….

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Episode 188: My Father LE 2010 from 2019-02-01T21:14:22

Tonight we're smoking the incredibly well constructed, beautifully presented My Father LE 2010. Tune in to see how it goes...

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Episode 187: Asylum Ogre 7×70 from 2019-02-01T00:51:43

The Asylum Ogre 7” x 70, a behemoth of a cigar featuring a Habano/Candela (Nicaragua) barber pole wrap over Nicaraguan components.

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Half Ashed 186: Unbanded 036 from 2018-11-30T23:36:18

This week we're smoking Unbanded 036 submitted by zedman.  I have to apologize for the fact that my audio was atrocious due to some unforeseen technical troubles.  Hopefully that will not persis...

Half Ashed 185: Dunbarton Tobacco&Trust Mi Querida from 2018-10-31T04:35:38

Mi Querida literally translates as “my dearest”, however it is a rather provocative word within Nicaragua used to expressly describe your secret mistress. While this may sound like an oxymoron, ...

Half Ashed 184: Tatuaje Brown Label from 2018-10-31T03:31:47

The Tatuaje Brown label as a cornerstone of the industry post 2003. These cigars are one of the best examples of “New School” Nicaraguan blending style.

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Half Ashed 183: Pipe Night Part Tres from 2018-09-29T20:16:03

We revisit the pipe again, in Part 3 of our Pipe Night Series. Join us to talk pipes, tobacco, and useful tips for getting full enjoyment from your pipe. 

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Half Ashed 182: LFD Air Bender Maduro from 2018-09-01T21:23:12

The LFD Air Bender Maduro is a 6-½”x54 is behemoth with Dominican internals and a Brazilian Habano wrapper. Its aroma is unique in a spicy sort of...

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Half Ashed 181: Unbanded 035 from 2018-08-24T13:24:44

Unbanded 036 is 5"x 50 with moderate, even brown coloring. The cold draw is dusty, and there is very little aroma on wrapper or foot. Thanks to Michael F.!

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Half Ashed 180: Caminos TMM Robusto from 2018-08-09T16:16:42

Tonight's cigar, the Caminos TMM comes out of the same small, publicly unnamed “Top Secret Nest” factory in Tamboril, Dominican Republic as we've discussed before.

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Half Ashed 179: Pipe Night part dos from 2018-05-23T00:50:14

Tonight is the long overdue 2nd installment of Pipe Night here on Half Ashed.  We ended up doing a pretty free-form, rambling, 2-hour show as we're prone to do.  We covered a number of basic top...

Half Ashed 178: Unbanded 034 from 2018-04-29T23:35:10

Unbanded 034 (J2) from JLedou. Tonight's Unbanded is a robusto, coming in at 5”x50 with an evenly colored, dark brown wrapper. The wrapper is actually very oily, although this is disguised by th...

Half Ashed 177: Southern Draw Quickdraw PA from 2018-04-29T13:34:14

The Southern Draw Quickdraw PA with a Pennsylvania wrapper (also available with EC Dark Habano or EC CT). The binder is Nicaraguan, and filler composed of Nicaraguan and Honduran tobaccos. We ar...

Half Ashed 176: El Rey del Mundo Grandes de España from 2018-03-28T02:59:36

El Rey del Mundo Grandes de España Craig – El Rey del Mundo Grandes de Espana. The cigar that is a Lancero’s more suave brother. 38 x 7-⅝” naturally box pressed. This cigar is 21 […]

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Half Ashed 175: Unbanded 033 from 2018-03-27T23:24:07

Tonight’s cigar, Unbanded 033, is draped in a dark”ish” wrapper (mid-tone brown with some much darker mottling) and a sweet but cedary aroma from the foot.  It is 5” x 50 by my measure, with mod...

Episode 174: Ezra Zion All My Ex’s Maduro from 2018-02-07T01:25:16

Ezra Zion All My Ex’s Maduro Kip – The All My Ex’s maduro made its appearance in April 2016 as a followup to the original released blend. The Ezra Zion guys generously gave us these […]

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Episode 173: EP Carrillo 2011 Dark Rituals from 2018-02-05T13:52:43

The EP Carrillo 2011 Dark Rituals Edicion Limitada is a cigar with a special place in my heart. It’s not the best cigar in the world, it’s not my favorite size but it is the only cigar I’ve ever...

Half Ashed 172: La Tradicion Cubana Reserva Familiar from 2018-01-29T22:44:29

Tonight, we're smoking the La Tradicion Cubana Reserva Familiar, from our old friend Luis Sanchez down in Little Havana. We haven't had any of Luis'cigars on the show in a very long time. Let'...

Half Ashed 171: EP Carrillo Edicion Inaugural from 2018-01-29T22:08:30

Join us in smoking an old favorite of ours - the EP Carrillo Edicion Inaugural from 2009. Tune in to see if this flavorful but gentle cigar has remained so in the days since our last sampling.....

Episode 170: Crowned Heads Mason Dixon from 2017-12-27T13:03:06

Crowned Heads Mason Dixon Project - North. Join us as we revisit a favored cigar from the past. How are they holding up?

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Episode 169: Unbanded 032 from J. Ledou from 2017-12-27T12:28:54

Unbanded cigars. This week, we're smoking another - Number 032, to be exact. Tune in to see if we can yet again humiliate ourselves in various and sundry ways.

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Episode 168: La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor from 2017-12-27T11:57:05

La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor “Magnifico” - 6”X52; A cigar we've talked about at various times over the years, these run about $7.50 for singles in Tampa, and $6.75/ea by the box.  San Andres Mexican...

Episodes 167: RoMaCraft Aquitaine Anthropology from 2017-12-27T11:35:23

Tonight, we're revisiting a line of cigars we've both enjoyed for several years now...the RoMaCraft Aquitaine. We're smoking the Aquitaine in the Anthropology (corona gorda) vitola. Join us to...

Episode 166: Unbanded 031 from 2017-10-27T20:03:06

Not much to go on preliminarily for tonight's Unbanded cigar.  It’s a darkly complected robusto with dry-ish wrapper and little aroma...lightweight in the hand, but seemingly well constructed be...

Episode 165: Hoyo de Monterrey Añejado from 2017-10-27T19:03:08

Anejados! The proverbial “Found in a warehouse” aging story come to life!

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Episode 164: Psyko 7 Maduro from 2017-07-07T12:51:51

I received these Psyko 7 Maduro samples from Ventura around the time I moved to the Dominican Republic. How are they smoking these days? Let's find out...

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Episode 163: Cohiba Magico Maduro from 2017-07-07T12:14:51

Join us for Half Ashed Episode 163, featuring the Cohiba Magico Maduro. I'm a bit late posting this episode, but we're timeless :)

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Episode 162: Drew Estate Undercrown Shade from 2017-05-13T15:15:16

Willy Herrera’s first blend for the Drew Estate lineup outside his Herrera Estelí marca, the Drew Estate Undercrown Shade features an Ecuadoran Connecticut wrapper over Sumatran binder and Domin...

Episode 161: Unbanded 030 from 2017-04-04T16:06:21

Tonight's Unbanded is a corona gorda with a lovely dark wrapper. There’s not a great deal of relief to wrapper, which is almost oil-free to the touch. Provided by Kevin H.

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Episode 160: Jas Sum Kral Red Knight Lancero from 2017-03-26T20:18:04

The 7"x38 Jas Sum Kral Red Knight makes a perfect addition to your art gallery or humidor. A lovely pigtail cap atop a flawless Ecuadoran Habano wrapper and

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Episode 159: Asylum Nyctophilia from 2017-02-19T00:00:21

Tonight, we’re smoking the 5” x 50 Asylum Nyctophilia, one of the 2015 TAA exclusives. They were marketed in limited supply at around the $8 mark, and featured a dark San Andres wrapper over Nic...

Episode 158: Georgetown Tobacco Caucus from 2017-02-10T13:13:52

The Georgetown Tobacco Caucus is only available at Georgetown Tobacco, and was blended in 2009 when David Berkebile visited Rocky Patel's factory in Danli, Honduras.

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Episode 157: La Flor Dominicana TAA 47 from 2017-01-08T20:20:50

The La Flor Dominicana TAA 47th is our Cigar of the Week for Episode 157. Tune in for our regular silliness and cigar talk.

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Episode 156: Cuban Travel with Zedman and Unbanded from 2016-11-29T13:17:26

Tonight, we have an Unbanded from Dan C. and special guest Zedman, who is here to talk about his recent Cuban travel. Join us for interesting conversation&a chance to humiliate ourselves...

Episode 155: Tatuaje Face–Original from 2016-11-21T13:21:59

The Tatuaje Face, 6-½”x56 by direct measurement, was the 2010 Monster release, #3 in the series. One of Pete’s first uses of the San Andres wrapper, this cigar takes a left turn from the then ty...

Half Ashed Episode 154: 2015 Angel’s Anvil from 2016-10-31T15:39

Tonight we’re smoking the 2015 Angel’s Anvil from Crowned Heads - the 2nd in the TAA-limited series. The 2015 edition came in the form of a 6” x 52 toro

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Half Ashed Episode 153: Cohiba Behike 56 from 2016-10-30T19:36:57

With the Cohiba Behike, Cuba did something the industry had never seen: It figured out how to utilize a segment of the tobacco plant never used in a cigar

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Half Ashed Episode 152: 2014 Angel’s Anvil from 2016-10-27T16:57:30

2014 Angel's Anvil by Crowned Heads One of the limited TAA releases for 2014, the Angel’s Anvil from Crowned Heads is a 7-⅛” x 49 churchill that features an

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Half Ashed Episode 151: Unbanded 028 from 2016-10-15T10:56:27

Tonight, we're smoking another Unbanded from the generous Kevin H. ....thanks, Kevin! Stop by for our normal chatter....

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Half Ashed Episode 150: Montecristo No 2 from 2016-09-28T16:09:26

Montecristo cigars little known claim to fame is that they were the first cigar ever blended to focus on a core of flavors besides the typical tobacco&spice flavors

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Half Ashed Episode 149: Ezra Zion Burnt Ends from 2016-08-21T16:06:28

Named after the “burnt ends” of a BBQ brisket, this was one of EZs direct-sale releases. Total production: 1000 cigars. 6"x52 Toro."Cured"corojo wrapper g8txamyg

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Half Ashed Episode 148: Crowned Heads and Diamond Crown 20th from 2016-08-21T15:48:16

This week, Kip's smoking the Crowned Heads Las Calaveras while Craig enjoys the Diamond Crown 20th Anniversary. Join us for news and notes on the cigar industry

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Half Ashed Episode 147: Ezra Zion and Wildcard from 2016-08-21T15:31:52

This episode brought tons of new cigars in the IPCPR lead-up, but woefully few specifics. Some are forthcoming, but it seemed more than ever that cigar makers are reserving specifics until the s...

Half Ashed Episode 146: Punch Exclusivo Asia Pacifico from 2016-07-23T00:50:30

2006 Punch Super Robusto RE Asia Pacifico - 6.1”x50 - As we’ve discussed numerously, the Regional Edition releases have been a successful gimmick from Habanos SA.

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Half Ashed Episode 145: Tatuaje TAA 2014 from 2016-06-01T16:56:19

The 2014 LE Tatuaje TAA, a 6” x 52 CT Broadleaf wrapped vitola, with all Nicaraguan insides. Produced at My Father. Original retail about $11US.

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Half Ashed Episode 144: Unbanded 027 from 2016-06-01T12:29:39

Unbanded 027 - A 5”x50 robusto with dark wrapper&smooth, dry complexion. There's a faint wrapper and foot aroma. Let's see how it goes...

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Half Ashed Episode 143: Club Havana Coronas Especial from 2016-04-28T13:07:21

This Laguito #2 vitola, commonly known as the demi-lance around these parts but colloquially understood to be a 6”x38 rg, is a what’s commonly referred to as a “custom” cuban cigar. Originally b...

Half Ashed Episode 142: Tabaqueria 1844 Campesino Series from 2016-04-25T16:28:05

Another of the DR-based small batch lines I’ve talked about in recent months, the Campesino Series by Tabacalera 1844 is tonight’s featured Cigar of the Week. The line is owned by

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Half Ashed Episode 141: Hoyo de Monterrey Hoyo de Dauphin from 2016-04-24T18:38:10

Front runner in the longest cigar name competition, the Hoyo de Monterrey Hoyo de Dauphin is a little known gem from Havana. Rolled in 2001, the Laguito#2 (6” x 38”) is a beautiful example of Listen

Half Ashed Episode 140: Arturo Fuente Añejo 888 from 2016-04-16T12:24:53

I initially received prototypes of the Fuente Añejo 888 at CFC 2014, and they were released later the same year. Tonight’s samples are from around the time of this initial release (Fall/Winter ...

Half Ashed Episode 139: Unbanded 026 from 2016-03-21T02:47:43

Episode 139 of Half Ashed, featuring Unbanded #026, provided by K. Hasselwander. Tune in to see how we fared in guessing this one!

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Half Ashed Episode 138: Hirochi Robaina HR Habano from 2016-03-20T16:28:54

This stunning Hermoso #4 is a sight to behold. It’s Ecuadorian colorado maduro wrapper sits over all Nicaraguan innards. The first cigar from the Robaina family released outside of cuba, this ci...

Half Ashed Episode 137: Tatuaje Black Corona Gorda from 2016-02-16T01:08:01

Re-released for the Tatuaje 10 th Anniversary in 2013 (after a limited 2007 initial release), the Tatuaje Black Corona Gorda is one of Kip's favorite Tats

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Half Ashed Episode 136: Partagas Maduro No 1 from 2016-02-15T20:19:07

Partagas Maduro Number 1 At 5-⅛”x52 this Robusto (plus) gets my vote as most controversial cigar of 2015. It’s the second “maduro” regular production cigar

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Half Ashed Episode 135: Chogüí Dos77 Rogusto from 2016-02-12T13:23:47

Tonight, we're smoking the Chogüí Dos77 Rogusto (robusto+gusto, 5"x 52). It carries a"Havana seed"Dominican wrapper over Dominican Criollo'

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Half Ashed Episode 134: Unbanded 023 from 2016-01-22T00:33:16

Tonight, we're smoking doubly blind - TWO Unbanded cigars from Stephen Dunlap! Join us as we absolutley humiliate ourselves!

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Half Ashed Episode 133: Bolivar Libertador Francia from 2016-01-22T00:16:25

Half Ashed Episode 133, featuring the Bolivar Libertador ER Francia as our Cigar of the Week. Join us for all the silliness you can stand!

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Half Ashed Episode 132: Asylum 99 Problems from 2016-01-21T23:59:05

Join us for Episode 132 of Half Ashed, featuring the Asylum 99 Problems Lancero as our Cigar of the Week. C'mon...you know you want to!

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Half Ashed Episode 131: Bolivar Colosales ER Alemania from 2015-12-18T13:51:40

This week on Half Ashed, we're smoking the Bolivar Colosales ER Alemania - join us for the latest news and a fun discussion on fermentation!

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Half Ashed Episode 130: EP Carrillo Short Run 2015 from 2015-12-07T19:30:55

Episode 130 of Half Ashed, featuring the EP Carrillo Short Run 2015 and all the cigar news you can handle.  Join us, won't you?

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Half Ashed Episode 129: Unbanded 025 from 2015-11-01T11:51:23

Join us for Half Ashed Episode 129, featuring an Unbanded Number 025 - submitted by longtime friend of the show Dan C. Thanks Dan!

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Half Ashed Episode 128: Room101 SA from 2015-10-29T13:48:52

Join us this week while we're smoking the Room101 Serie SA Papi Chulo. How does this tiny guy fare, and what is the latest news from the industry?

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Half Ashed Episode 127: L’Atelier Cote d’Or from 2015-10-29T11:35:11

This week, we smoking the limited edition Cote d'Or from L'Atelier. Join us to see how it goes....and to get all the latest updates from the cigar industry

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Half Ashed Episode 126: Punch Margaritas from 2015-10-29T00:59:05

Join us for Episode 126 of Half Ashed, featuring the 1993 Punch Margaritas. Plenty of news, and updates from the cigar industry as well....

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Half Ashed Episode 125: Crowned Heads Jericho Hill OBS from 2015-09-24T15:16:42

  Crowned Heads Jericho Hill OBS This week, we’re smoking the OBS (Orange Blossom Special), from Crowned Heads’ Jericho Hill line.  The OBS is a 4.75”x52 robusto, and Kip’s favorite from the lin...

Half Ashed Episode 124: Special Guest Cigar Coop from 2015-09-11T01:03:01

  Special Guest Cigar Coop This week, in Craig’s absence, Kip is joined by special guest host William “Cigar Coop” Cooper.  Tune in as Kip has the chance to pick Coop’s brain about the current [...

Half Ashed Episode 123: Partagas Serie D EL 2010 from 2015-09-03T20:00:01

Partagas Serie D Edicion Limitada 2010 One of the 2010 Edicion Limitada releases from Habanos, the Partagas Serie D Especial is a take on the traditional PSD4, but with ⅝” more in length and a [...

Half Ashed Episode 122: illusione ECCJ 20th from 2015-08-20T13:36:08

illusione ECCJ 20th As a follow up to the 2008 release of a 15th anniversary cigar, illusione has once again teamed with Cigar Journal for the ECCJ 20th.  It hit the market a bit late […]

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Half Ashed Episode 121: Las Cumbres Señorial from 2015-08-20T11:31:58

Las Cumbres Señorial Manufactured for José Blanco at Tabacalera La Palma by Jochi Blanco, the Señorial is the first line of cigars to be released by Blanco under his company, Las Cumbres Tabaco....

Half Ashed Episode 120: Nearing Normalcy from 2015-08-02T12:06:52

[EDITOR’S NOTE: In what has been a rapid-fire game of catch up, this is the final of 4 episodes publishing in quick order.  My move to the Dominican Republic delayed our publication for a bit bu...

Half Ashed Episode 119: The Craig Stands Alone from 2015-07-29T03:16:25

Hi folks.  Welcome back for yet another show…and yet another twist to our format.  You’ll quickly notice Half Ashed is only Quarter Ashed tonight, as Craig is co-hosting with himself in my absen...

Half Ashed Episode 118: Catching Up from 2015-07-24T13:09:45

[EDITOR’S NOTE: In what will be a rapid-fire game of catch up, I will be publishing 4 episodes this week.  My move to the Dominican Republic delayed our publication for a bit but I’m now suitabl...

Half Ashed Episode 117: EP Carrillo La Historia from 2015-07-22T12:18:39

[EDITOR’S NOTE: In what will be a rapid-fire game of catch up, I will be publishing 4 episodes in the next week.  My move to the Dominican Republic delayed our publication for a bit but […]

Half Ashed Episode 116: San Cristobal Mercaderes (2007) from 2015-06-20T18:52:05

San Cristobal Mercaderes (2007) From Craig:  A commemorative release from the brand meant to pay tribute Cuba’s capital.  Roughly 6-½ x 48, a special vitola rolled initially just for this cigar....

Half Ashed Episode 115: Ashton Symmetry with Bob from 2015-06-02T00:21:51

Ashton Symmetry When the Ashton Symmetry was released in Fall 2014, it was the first new Ashton line in almost 10 years.  It, like most other cigars to carry the Ashton marque, is a Fuente […] Listen

Half Ashed Episode 114: Unbanded 024 from 2015-05-26T03:07:38

Unbanded 024 A traditional 6.5″ x 42 Lonsdale vitola with a slightly green tinged claro wrapper and a simple triple cap. The wrapper appears “dry” and mildly toothy. News TL Johnson and La Tradi...

Half Ashed Episode 113: Davidoff Nicaragua from 2015-05-20T15:54:28

Davidoff Nicaragua Short Corona I’m joined this week by longtime friend of the show and former Dogwatch Cigar Radio cohost Dale Roush.  A huge thanks to Dale for sitting in with me and catching ...

Half Ashed Episode 112: Southern Draw Cigars from 2015-05-10T11:55:54

Southern Draw Cigars – Kudzu Toro Welcome to episode 112!  This week, we have guest Robert Holt of Southern Draw Cigars.  Tune in as we chat with Robert about his cigars, the philosophy behind t...

Half Ashed Episode 111: Crowned Heads Single Action from 2015-05-03T10:03:04

Crowned Heads JD Howard Reserve Single Action One of several 2015 LE’s from Crowned Heads, the Single Action was an addition to the JD Howard Reserve line.  Only about 2,000 boxes of 10 cigars w...

Half Ashed Episode 110: Unbanded and guest Colin Ganley from 2015-04-21T20:03:43

Unbanded #022, from SmokinSteve This week, we’re smoking another Unbanded submission, this time from listener SmokinSteve.  Steve was kind enough to send these in for us.  Without giving away an...

Half Ashed Episode 109: 2011 EP Carrillo Dark Rituals from 2015-04-05T21:08

2011 EP Carrillo Dark Rituals Welcome everyone to Episode 109, featuring the original release (2011) EP Carrillo Dark Rituals.  I will be posting a written review of this cigar as well, so check...

Half Ashed Episode 108: Herrera Esteli Norteño from 2015-04-02T22:15:48

Herrera Esteli Norteño Coronita Welcome to Episode 108!  I apologize for the late posting this week, but it’s been a hectic one.  Episode 108 features the Herrera Esteli Norteño, in the 4″ x 46 ...

Half Ashed Episode 107: Unbanded 021 from 2015-03-25T15:05:42

Unbanded #021, from DC Welcome to Half Ashed Episode 107, featuring our 21st Unbanded, which happens to have been supplied by friend of the show Dan Crouch.  We can’t say much about it here in t...

Half Ashed Episode 106: Quesada España Ninfa from 2015-03-18T15:48:53

Quesada España Ninfa Welcome to Half Ashed Episode 106, featuring the Quesada España Ninfa as our Cigar of the Week.  This week’s cigar was one of Craig’s selections, and he has this to say abou...

Half Ashed Episode 105: La Flor Dominicana 1994 from 2015-03-10T18:31:36

La Flor Dominicana 1994  Welcome to Episode 105 of Half Ashed, featuring the La Flor Dominicana 1994 as our Cigar of the Week.  Here was my description for the cigar: The “1994” was launched thi...

Half Ashed Episode 104: Tatuaje RC184 from 2015-03-04T18:12:53

Tatuaje RC184 Good day, and welcome to Episode 104 of Half Ashed!  This week, we are featuring the Tatuaje RC184 as our Cigar of the Week, generously furnished by Craig.  Here’s his description ...

Half Ashed Episode 103: AJ Fernandez New World from 2015-02-25T16:46:19

AJ Fernandez New World Gobernador Welcome to Episode 103 of Half Ashed, featuring the AJ Fernandez New World “Gobernador” as our Cigar of the Week.  This is AJF’s latest major release, coming on...

Half Ashed Episode 102: Robaina Farm Roll from 2015-02-18T15:24:57

  Robaina Farm Rolled Cañonazo Welcome to another fun- and (mostly) fact-filled episode of Half Ashed.  This week, we’re smoking the 2005 Robaina Farm Rolled Cañonazo.  Craig describes it thusly...

Half Ashed Episode 101: Unbanded 020 from 2015-01-31T05:48:50

  Unbanded #020, suggested by Steve McHenry Welcome to Episode 101, featuring our 20th Unbanded cigar, suggested by listener Steve McHenry (Thanks Steve for the submission…tune in to see how it ...

Half Ashed Episode 100: 2005 Opus X Double Corona from 2015-01-28T16:33:10

2005 Opus X Double Corona Ten years ago, the Fuente Fuente Opus X Double Corona received high honors from Cigar Aficionado in receiving the 2005 “#1 Cigar of the Year” award.  The 7 5/8” x […] Listen

Half Ashed Episode 099: 2000 Partagas Serie D Robusto from 2015-01-21T17:45:04

2000 Partagas Serie D Robusto (#4) Welcome to Episode 099 of Half Ashed, featuring one of Craig’s selections – and quite a treat – the 2000 Partagas Serie D #4 Robusto.  Craig’s words about this...

Half Ashed Episode 098: Bodega Premium Blends from 2015-01-13T21:45:58

Bodega Premium Blends Digestivo Welcome back!  This week, on Episode 098 of Half Ashed, we have special guest Ron Plante of Bodega Premium Blends on hand to tell us all about our featured Cigar ...

Half Ashed Episode 097: Joya de Nicaragua“Joya Red” from 2015-01-06T18:42:44

Joya de Nicaragua “Joya Red” Welcome back for Episode 097 of Half Ashed, featuring the Joya de Nicaragua Red.  Kip’s preshow notes about the cigar were: In June 2014, Joya de Nicaragua announced...

Half Ashed Episode 096: illusione Fume D’Amour from 2014-12-24T03:24

illusione Fume D’Amour Welcome to Episode 096!  Tonight, we’re smoking the most recent full line introduction from illusione.  After about a 3 year break from core additions, the Fume D’Amour (S...

Half Ashed Episode 095: Unbanded 019 from 2014-12-17T21:35:17

Cigar of the Week: Unbanded 019 Good day, folks!  Welcome to Episode 095 of Half Ashed, featuring Unbanded #019, suggested by listener Dan Crouch.  Without giving away too much information, both...

Half Ashed Episode 094: Special Blind Mans Puff Guest from 2014-12-09T16:09:58

Welcome to Episode 094 of Half Ashed!  This week, the vacationing Craig has been secretly replaced by special guest Aaron Loomis of Blind Mans Puff.  We had a few minutes to talk about the fanta...

Half Ashed Episode 093: Tatuaje La Verite 2008 from 2014-12-02T01:39:51

Tatuaje La Verite 2008 Welcome, everyone, to Episode 093 of Half Ashed – featuring the 2008 Tatuaje La Vérité Churchill.  Craig’s description was as follows:  “Tatuaje’s La Verite 2008 Churchi...

Half Ashed Episode 092: My Father Lancero from 2014-11-23T15:10:33

This week, we’re smoking the 7.5” x 38 My Father Lancero (aka No. 4).  It features an Ecuadoran Habano Rosado wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler leaf and retails around $9.90 per stick.  ...

Half Ashed Episode 091: Tatuaje Belle Encre Reserva from 2014-11-19T18:45:10

Welcome back for another fun-filled, exciting episode of Half Ashed!  This marks the 91st episode of the show, and features the Tatuaje Belle Encre Reserva as our Cigar of the Week.  The cigar w...

Half Ashed Episode 090: Blessed Leaf Kairos from 2014-11-08T17:49:01

 Welcome to Episode #090, featuring the Blessed Leaf Kairos.  This week, we’re smoking one of my favorites, a blend created by the minds behind Ezra Zion Cigars and Casa Fernandez.  Here’s a bit...

Half Ashed Episode 089: Cohiba Reserva Media Corona from 2014-11-04T00:15:42

Welcome to Episode 089 of Half Ashed, featuring the Cohiba Reserva Media Corona This week, we’re smoking this very special selection from Craig’s list of favorites.  His own words about the ciga...

Half Ashed Episode 088: Pipe Smoking Volume 1 from 2014-10-26T19:23:43

Welcome to Episode 088, our first Pipe Smoking episode!  This is Volume One of what will be an occasional feature here on Half Ashed.  We spent the first hour going through the process of how […...

Half Ashed Episode 087: Don Pepin Garcia Blue from 2014-10-24T19:18:13

Good day everyone!  I hope the week finds you doing well. Welcome to Half Ashed Episode 087, featuring the Don Pepin Garcia Blue Exquisito (corona gorda; 5-5/8″ x 46).  This was one of my (Kip) ...

Half Ashed Episode 086: My Father Flor de las Antillas from 2014-10-19T20:38:32

Good day, folks.  I’m having to dig out the wayback machine to even post this episode.  We recorded this on October 3rd, but after a week off I still failed to get it posted.  None […]

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Half Ashed Episode 085: Cigar Federation“Collective” from 2014-10-05T20:45:23

Sorry for the late post again.  I should be all caught up and back on schedule after this week.  In the interest of brevity I’ll just include a short list of topics for this show: […]

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Half Ashed Episode 084: Bolivar Regentes from 2014-10-01T18:56:33

Welcome to Episode 084 of Half Ashed, featuring one of Craigs faves as our Cigar of the Week.  Of that cigar, Craig says: My favorite small cigar. These earthy and mildly sweet stick packs a […]...

Half Ashed Episode 083: Unbanded #018 from 2014-09-22T19:44:11

Unbanded 018 I apologize for such a late (2 weeks) post of this episode…..which means, by the way, that you’ll be getting TWO episodes in rapid succession this week.  I’ve been pretty tied up wi...

Half Ashed Episode 082: Guest Barry Stein from 2014-09-11T01:04:39

Welcome to Episode 082 of Half Ashed, featuring special guest Barry Stein of Two Guys Smoke Shop and The Cigar Authority.  Craig was traveling this week, Barry graciously agreed to sit in and ho...

Half Ashed Episode 081: Joya de Nicaragua Dark Corojo from 2014-09-04T16:59:39

Welcome to Episode 081 of Half Ashed when we’r featuring the Joya de Nicaragua Dark Corojo – specifically, the “El Martillo” vitola.  This week we review this cigar during the show, as well as c...

Half Ashed Episode 080: Bolivar Belicoso Fino from 2014-08-28T01:16:40

Good evening and welcome to Episode 080 of Half Ashed, featuring the Bolivar Belicoso Fino as our Cigar of the Week.  Through a shipping mishap, I (Kip) was without the featured cigar so I parto...

Half Ashed Episode 079: Kip&Dale from 2014-08-22T01:19:27

Good day folks, and welcome to Episode 079 of Half Ashed! Craig was unavailable to host this week, so I had former Dogwatch Cigar Radio host Dale Roush sitting in with me.  We covered news […] Listen

Half Ashed Episode 078: Special Dogwatch Guests 1 of 2 from 2014-08-16T22:53:55

Good afternoon, folks.  Welcome back to another episode of Half Ashed.  This week, Kip was in Tennessee to attend a family funeral – so our buddy Bob McDuffee (of Dogwatch Cigar Radio fame) sat ...

Half Ashed Episode 077: Casa Fernandez 35th from 2014-08-14T02:03:08

I apologize for the terribly late post this week, everyone. I had a family funeral to attend that required some travel to Tennessee. So, we’ll have TWO episodes post this week. First up is Ep […...

Half Ashed Episode 076: Monsdale from 2014-07-29T02:07:01

Welcome to Episode 076 of Half Ashed, featuring the Monsdale as our Cigar of the Week.  I happen to be a complete neophyte with this cigar, but Craig described it beforehand thusly: The LCDH at ...

Half Ashed Episode 075: Unbanded 016 from 2014-07-23T14:54:45

Greetings, everyone.  Welcome to another episode of Half Ashed.  This week, we’re smoking Unbanded #016, supplied by Jacob Pinkas (thank you, Jacob!).  Here are a few details from the show…. 1.)...

Half Ashed Episode 074: Tatuaje Tattoo Caballeros from 2014-07-16T23:24:25

Good evening, folks.  Welcome back for another exciting – albeit audio-challenged episode of Half Ashed.  This week, we had some difficulty in getting Craig into the hangout, but we managed via ...

Half Ashed Episode 073: Trinidad Ingenios from 2014-07-09T01:43:16

Welcome back for another round of Half Ashed shenanigans, folks.  This week, we featured the Trinidad Ingenios as our Cigar of the Week – one of Craig’s submissions.  He described it thusly: The...

Half Ashed Episode 072: Demi Lance Episode! from 2014-06-30T19:32:50

Please forgive the brevity this week, but we had an abbreviated Episode.  Episode 072, now known as the Demi Lance show, was a bit different for us.  Craig was actually very much under the weath...

Half Ashed Episode 071: Unbanded 017 from 2014-06-24T13:49:55

Welcome back to another exciting week of Half Ashed!  Episode 071 features Unbanded #017, kindly provided by Officer Paul (Thanks, Paul!).  I forgot to snap a picture of the cigar, so you get tr...

Half Ashed Episode 070: Elogio Excepcionales from 2014-06-17T13:27:18

Good day, folks.  Welcome to Episode 070 of Half Ashed.  We have a big show this week, with a very peculiar Cigar of the Week.  It’s the Elogio Excepcionales…which has been likened to a yam in [...

Half Ashed Episode 069: RE+United from 2014-06-09T21:35:13

Good day, folks.  Welcome to another fun-filled episode of Half Ashed.  This week, we’re smoking the Re+United, by Ernesto Perez Carrillo and Michael Giannini as our featured Cigar of the Week. ...

Half Ashed Episode 068: Cohiba Maduro Secretos from 2014-05-30T17:03:44

Our featured cigar for Episode 068 is the Cohiba Maduro Secretos, one of Craig’s selections.  Despite being in the “slow season” for cigar news, we did have several items to cover this week, inc...

HalfAshed Episode 067: Flor de Gonzalez 90 Miles from 2014-05-27T15:04:17

Good day, and welcome to Episode 067!  This week, we’re smoking one of Kip’s go-to cigars, the Flor de González 90 Miles.  Tune in to get the full scoop on how it fared.  Cigar news […]

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Half Ashed Episode 066: Unbanded 015 from 2014-05-20T00:03:46

Welcome back, everyone.  I’ll be brief this week with the summary, but definitely want to publicly thank Jacob Pinkas for another fantastic Unbanded submission – so, thank you Jacob!  In the new...

Half Ashed Episode 065: Tatuaje El Triunfador Lancero from 2014-05-13T23:12:02

Good evening, folks.  I apologize for the late post this week…I was distracted by (quite frankly) more important things like family time and making a living.  This week on Half Ashed, we’re smok...

Half Ashed Episode 064: Fuente Surprise from 2014-05-04T19:32:18

This week on Half Ashed, we’re smoking a very special Fuente cigar, given out at CFC2014.  Tune in to get the full details about it, but here’s a spoiler: we loved it.  We had quite […]

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Half Ashed Episode 063: Unbanded 014 from 2014-04-27T00:44:52

Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 063 of Half Ashed, featuring Unbanded #014 as our Cigar of The Week. This particular cigar was supplied by long time friend of the show Maria Elena González. ...

Half Ashed Episode 062: La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor from 2014-04-22T20:41:16

Good day, folks.  I apologize for the late post; I’m still on the road until tomorrow.  If you caught the show live, you’ll know that I was broadcasting from my parents’ garage in Tennessee.  I’...

Half Ashed Episode 061: Kelner from 2014-04-13T01:20:58

This week, we’re smoking a cigar that we’ve each had at different times in the past….and one that isn’t marketed (at least not here in the U.S.).  It’s a cigar produced by Henke Kelner and […] Listen

Half Ashed Episode 060: 2013 Oliva Serie V Maduro from 2014-04-08T22:11:20

It has come to an end….well, not the entire show; just our vertical tasting of all six as-yet released Oliva Serie V Maduro.  This week, we’re smoking the 2013 edition, and wrapping up with a […...

Half Ashed Episode 059: Anejo&Undercrown Dogma from 2014-03-30T16:57:56

Welcome to Episode 059 of Half Ashed.  This week is a wildc*rd show….meaning, we had no planned Cigar of the Week.  So, Craig is smoking a Fuente Anejo 46, and I happen to be smoking […]

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Half Ashed Episode 058: Unbanded #013 from 2014-03-24T16:51:24

Hello again and welcome to Episode 058 of Half Ashed.  This week, we’re smoking an Unbanded – #013, supplied by Jacob Pinkas.  We had quite a big of technical difficulties, but I have edited as ...

Half Ashed Episode 057: Oliva Serie V Maduro 2012 from 2014-03-19T16:52:26

Welcome to Part 3 of our Oliva Serie V Maduro vertical tasting.  Tonight, we’re smoking the 2012 edition of this fine series.  Here’s a brief synopsis of the show…. In the news, we covered items...

Half Ashed Episode 056: Oliva Serie V Maduro 2010-11 from 2014-03-11T14:20:11

Hello, and welcome to Half Ashed Episode 056!  This week, we continue with our vertical tasting of the Oliva Serie V Maduro, smoking both the 2010 and 2011 editions in preparation for the show. ...

Half Ashed 055: Oliva Serie V Maduro Vertical Tasting from 2014-03-03T03:39:20

Hello folks.  Welcome to this week’s episode of Half Ashed.  I apologize for being brief; curt even.  I’m in the midst of serious illness within my family and have various related matters to att...

Half Ashed Episode 054: Emilio AF2 from 2014-02-23T21:48:01

Well hello there, and welcome to Episode 054 of Half Ashed.  Thanks for joining us.  This week, we’re smoking the Emilio AF2.  Our buddy Gary Griffith (owner, Emilio Cigars) tried to join us on ...

Half Ashed Episode 053: Valentine’s Day Cigars…. from 2014-02-18T16:29:17

[EDIT: I am fully aware the graphic at left has the wrong episode number on it.  I know listeners would never pick up on it but yes, even I, make mistakes.]When we decided to go […]

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Half Ashed Episode 052: One Year Anni with Bob&Dale! from 2014-02-13T00:49:14

Welcome to the One-Year Anniversary show for Half Ashed!  I apologize for the delay in getting the show posted.  I’ve had a bit of a bug the past 2 days.  This week we had Bob […]

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Half Ashed Episode 051: Cigar Coop and Unbanded from 2014-02-01T05:36:04

Hello everyone, and welcome back to another exciting episode of Half Ashed.  This week, we have special guest William “Cigar Coop” Cooper.  William is well known in cigar circles for his outstan...

Half Ashed Episode 050: Tatuaje Petite Tatuaje Reserva from 2014-01-27T00:55:54

Hello everyone, and welcome to Episode 050 of Half Ashed.  This week, we’re smoking one of Craig’s favorite cigars, the Tatuaje Petite Tatuaje Reserva.  Here is Craig’s summary of this cigar: A ...

Half Ashed Episode 049: Guest Frank Herrera from 2014-01-20T21:17:52

Episode 049 of Half Ashed is in the books, and if you missed the live show the download is now available below.  This week, we welcomed Frank Herrera to the show.  We talked trademark law […] Listen

Half Ashed Episode 048: GAR American Puro from 2014-01-14T16:03:06

Welcome back, folks.  I’m glad you’ve joined us for Episode 048.  We were scheduled to have George Rico join us for the show, but some last minute technical troubles prevented him from joining u...

Half Ashed Episode 047: We’re Back! Cabaiguan Maduro from 2014-01-05T00:00:18

Welcome back!  Craig and I were both recuperating from illness last week, so after making the first 46 in a row we had to miss an episode.  But, we’re back this week, smoking the Cabaiguan […] Listen

Half Ashed Episode 046: Unbanded 011 from 2013-12-21T05:30:46

Welcome to Episode 046 of Half Ashed!  This week’s show is a bit abbreviated due to some impending technical issues that might have made it difficult to post the show for the next several days. ...

Half Ashed Episode 045: Half Ashed–Half Dogwatch from 2013-12-17T19:17:11

Welcome to Episode 045, everyone. I apologize for the delay in getting this week’s show posted. I’ve been excessively busy with the ol’ dayjob, and quite honestly it was more important to me to ...

Half Ashed Episode 044: Crowned Heads, CigarChat,&CigFed from 2013-12-10T02:43:57

Good evening, everyone, and welcome to Episode 044 of Half Ashed.  If you missed the live show, we smoked the Crowned Heads Four Kicks Corona Gorda this week, and had special guests Rob Rasmusse...

Half Ashed Episode 043: Gran Habano Corojo #5 from 2013-11-30T16:44:58

Welcome to Episode 043 of Half Ashed.  This week, we’re smoking one of Craig’s favorite cigars, a Gran Habano Corojo #5, from the original release.  Tune in to get our thoughts on how this cigar...

Half Ashed Episode 042: Casa Fernandez Miami Reserva Maduro from 2013-11-25T00:34:43

Hello everyone and welcome back to Half Ashed for our 42nd episode.  This week, we had a last minute scheduling change and weren’t able to have our scheduled guest from Casa Fernandez.  Nonethel...

Half Ashed Episode 041: Michael Stewart (Casa Trompeta) from 2013-11-17T22:45:43

Welcome back everyone, to Episode 041 of Half Ashed.  This week, we finally are able to reschedule Michael Stewart to come back and re-record a show we did with him a few months ago – […]

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Half Ashed Episode 040: Alec Bradley Fine&Rare from 2013-11-11T02:45:47

Welcome to the 40th episode of Half Ashed!  This week, we’re smoking the 2012 edition of the Alec Bradley Fine&Rare.  The Fine&Rare is a very limited annual release from Alec Bradley. […]

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Half Ashed 039: Dogwatch Revisited from 2013-11-03T21:29:32

Dogwatch Revisited Good afternoon everyone, and welcome back for this week’s Half Ashed.  For Episode 039, we bring back our friends and mentors Bob&Dale, formerly of Dogwatch Cigar Radio.  We’r...

Half Ashed Episode 038: Quai D’Orsay Imperiales from 2013-10-27T01:50:19

Hello again, folks.  Welcome to another week of Half Ashed.  This week, we were forced to record on Wednesday rather than Friday by some scheduling conflicts.  Thanks to the folks who did join u...

Half Ashed Episode 037: Drew Estate Nica Rustica from 2013-10-20T21:40:33

Hello everyone and welcome back to another week of Half Ashed fun.  Through an odd series of events, we only selected this episode’s Cigar of the Week (the Drew Estate Nica Rustica “El Brujito”)...

Half Ashed Episode 036: Unbanded 010 from 2013-10-13T21:12:12

Half Ashed Episode 036: Unbanded 010 Good afternoon, and welcome back for another episode of Half Ashed.  This week, for episode 036, we’re smoking an unbanded submission from Steve Dorau (Thank...

Half Ashed Episode 035: Fuente Unnamed Reserve from 2013-10-06T20:39:06

Half Ashed Episode 035: Fuente Unnamed Reserve Welcome to another fun-filled episode of Half Ashed!  This week, we’re taking a look at an unexpected (at the time) release from the Fuente family ...

Half Ashed Episode 034: Ramon Allones Gigante from 2013-09-28T20:18:16

On this week’s Half Ashed, we took the opportunity to smoke a cigar from one of Craig’s favorite manufacturers – a 2001 Ramon Allones Gigante.  We have covered this marque before, when we smoked...

Half Ashed Episode 033: Unbanded 009 from 2013-09-22T12:59:23

Episode 033: Unbanded 009 Welcome to Episode 033 of Half Ashed, everyone.  This week, we’re smoking Unbanded 009, provided by Jacob Pinkas (thank you Jacob!).  In news, we covered the departure ...

Half Ashed Episode 032: A Visit with the Dogwatch Guys! from 2013-09-15T21:40:14

Episode 032 Good afternoon, everyone!  Welcome to another week and another episode of Half Ashed, this being Episode 032.  Yes, we’ve managed to make it another week without being booed, chased,...

Half Ashed Episode 031: Casa Miranda Chapter 2 from 2013-09-08T22:13:51

Hello folks, and welcome to Half Ashed Episode 031, featuring the Casa Miranda Chapter Two and with guest Barry Stein of Miami Cigar.  Barry was slated to join us for the whole show, but we […]<...

Half Ashed Episode 030: illusione ECCJ and a giveaway! from 2013-08-31T17:58:43

Happy Labor Day weekend, everyone, and welcome back for Episode 030 of Half Ashed.  This week, we’re smoking the illusione ECCJ, a cigar originally produced for the 15th anniversary of the Europ...

Half Ashed Episode 029: Nadi Cigars from 2013-08-24T21:30:14

Welcome to another episode of Half Ashed.  I’m glad you’ve joined us again this week as we host guests Jeff and Nada Jumper of Nadi Cigars.  We’re spotlighting their line of cigars, Nadi, but yo...

Episode 028: Skip Martin of RoMaCraft Tobac from 2013-08-18T21:48:20

Welcome to Half Ashed Episode 028, everyone.  This week, we had an surprise visit with Skip Martin, of RoMaCraft Tobac – makers of such fine cigar lines as the Cro Magnon, Intemperance, and Aqui...

Episode 027: Unbanded Cigar Number 007 from 2013-08-11T02:25:37

Welcome back to Episode 027 of Half Ashed.  This week, we’re smoking our cigars shaken; not stirred.  We take a look at Unbanded 007, submitted by Dan Crouch (Thanks, DC!).  In another of DC’s e...

Episode 026: The ChiGringo from 2013-08-07T20:16:18

This week on Half Ashed, we take a look at the INfamous (that means more than famous, you know….) ChiGringo, blended by my illustrious cohost Craig Schneider himself.  Here’s what Craig has to s...

Episode 025: Casa Magna Domus Magnus Optimus from 2013-08-01T12:20:12

After a week or so hiatus courtesy of my web hosting provider, I believe the site is returning to normal.  I have also posted the first in a series of articles covering some new (and […]

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Episode 024: IPCPR Wrap Up and Unbanded #006 from 2013-07-25T00:17:54

After some traveling delays and such, we’re back this week with Episode 024 of Half Ashed.  Thank you for tuning in  to our ramblings once again.  This week, we’re focused on a quick summary of ...

Episode 023: Ezra Zion Eminence from 2013-07-20T00:47:50

Good evening, folks.  Welcome to another episode of Half Ashed.  I apologize in advance for such a late publication.  We actually recorded this show during IPCPR last Sunday, but I have since be...

Episode 022: Ramon Allones Petit Corona from 2013-07-06T20:24:15

Ramon Allones Petit Corona Welcome back for another fun-filled, exciting episode of Half Ashed.  This week, we take a look at the 2002 Ramon Allones Petit Corona – one of Craig’s very favorite c...

Episode 021: TL Johnson Tempio and Guest Terry Johnson from 2013-06-29T23:50:22

Half Ashed Ep. 021: TL Johnson Tempio Good day and welcome back for another fun-filled episode of Half Ashed.  This week, we host Terry Johnson of TL Johnson Cigars.  Terry sits in for the first...

Episode 020: Unbanded&Guest Nate McIntyre from 2013-06-23T19:02:13

Welcome Half Ashed Episode 020, featuring Unbanded #005 and special guest Nate McIntyre, National Sales Director for Emilio Cigars.
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Episode 019: Monte Pascoal from 2013-06-15T23:16:26

Welcome to Half Ashed Episode 019, featuring the Monte Pascoal as the Cigar of the Week. Also weekly news, new cigar announcements,&general silliness

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Episode 018: 2006 Partagas Serie du Connoisseur from 2013-06-09T23:51:04

Thanks for tuning in for Half Ashed Episode 018 Show Summary. For the week of June 8, 2013. Join us as we smoke the Partagas Serie du Connoisseur

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Episode 017b: Lost Show Redux from 2013-06-04T13:24:36

Half Ashed Episode 017b: Lost Show Redux. After losing a 2 hour episode from Friday night, we decided to put together a brief episode to hit the high spots

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Episode 016: 2011 EP Carrillo Short Run from 2013-05-26T22:39:36

Episode 016: 2011 EP Carrillo Short Run Hello again, folks, and welcome back to Episode 016 of Half Ashed.  We appreciate you stopping by.  In this episode, we take a look at the 2011 EP […]

Episode 015: Quesada Oktoberfest and Cigar Coop from 2013-05-19T18:28:31

Half Ashed Episode 015, week of May 17, 2013. Featuring the esteemed William Cooper (Cigar Coop)

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Episode 014: Ezra Zion TANTRUM from 2013-05-12T01:50:33

Ezra Zion Tantrum Welcome back to Half Ashed, everyone.  We managed to avoid being booed off the air for yet another week, so we humbly present Episode 014 for your listening and viewing pleasur...

Episode 013: 2005 Padron Aniversario from 2013-05-04T19:42:34

2005 Padron Aniversario Hello again, and welcome back for Half Ashed Episode 013.  This week’s episode features the 2005 Padron Aniversario 1964 natural corona as our Cigar of the Week.  This ci...

Episode 012: Unbanded 003&a Giveaway! from 2013-04-27T19:43:48

Episode 012 of Half Ashed is in the can, and we welcome you back to join us for this week’s show.  We are offering up another opportunity to humble ourselves in the public eye this […]

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Episode 011: The BOTL LLC Esencia“E” from 2013-04-21T22:42:44

Welcome to Episode 011 of Half Ashed!  This week, we’re taking a look at the new Esencia “E” from BOTL LLC.  For those who aren’t familiar, BOTL LLC are the same folks who brought you […]

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Episode 010: A Visit from Sam Leccia from 2013-04-13T22:02:35

Good day, folks and welcome back for another episode of Half Ashed.  Craig and I appreciate you stopping by.  We were honored to have Sam Leccia, of Leccia Tobacco, as a special guest this week ...

Episode 009: 2002 El Rey del Mundo Tainos from 2013-04-07T01:14:44

Welcome back to another episode of Half Ashed, everyone!  This week, we feature a 2002 El Rey del Mundo Taino as our CotW.  Hopefully have most of our audio difficulties resolved and offer you a...

Episode 008: Unbanded Number 002 from 2013-04-01T12:34:07

Welcome to Half Ashed Episode 008, everyone!  Below is a quick summary of this week’s show, but be sure to download or watch/listen through any of the means in the final paragraph of this post! ...

Episode 007: My Father Flor de las Antillas from 2013-03-25T04:10:27

Welcome to Half Ashed Episode 007, everyone!  Here’s a quick summary of this week’s show, but be sure to download or watch/listen through any of the means in the final paragraph of this post! Ha...

Episode 006: 2012 Oliva Serie V Maduro from 2013-03-16T20:01:04

Well, Craig and I managed to put together another show this week, so we proudly present to you Half Ashed Episode 006!  I hope you’ll take the time to listen and/or watch the video, and […]

Episode 005: Ramon Allones 2005 Edicion Regional from 2013-03-10T21:41:33

We’re back with a new episode of Half Ashed this week, sent out live via the Cigar Federation.  Our cigar of the week is the 2005 Ramon Allones Eminencia Edicion Regional (Switzerland).  We cove...

Episode 004: Blind Ambition from 2013-03-02T19:51:43

Half Ashed Episode 004 Summary It’s that time of week again, folks, when we gather around the proverbial fireplace of our computer screen (or headsets for you audiophiles) for a relaxing chat ov...

Episode 003: Old Friends&the Cuenca 5 from 2013-02-24T17:59:56

This week on Half Ashed, we’re joined by our old friends Bob McDuffee and Dale Roush, formerly of Dogwatch Cigar Radio.  Bob and Dale provided 410 Episodes of the first, longest-running cigar po...

Episode 002: Montecristo Especial No. 1 from 2013-02-17T22:36:53

Craig and Kip are back this week for Episode 2 of Half Ashed.  This week, we take a look at some vintage 1998 Montecristo Especial No. 1 (Laguito#1) as the Cigar of the Week.  News […]

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Cigar News and Episode 001 of Half Ashed from 2013-02-09T21:27:13

Good day, folks.  I’m glad you’ve stopped by.  I have a few items of cigar news this week, with a good bit more coming in the next few days. First up, as we discussed in […]

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