Sticks:

• Purple Pledge, by Casa Carillo (aged almost a decade). Tina highly recommends and argues its largely underrated, Carlos gives it an “good, not exciting” and Gary a "just ok".
• Blood Medicine by Crowned Heads. Rated good-great by Gary and Carlos. Tina rated it a full-bodied bold cigar w/slight after taste and an acquired stick.

Stories:

• Carlos discusses his history with cigars, PCA and more!
• Revisited: We discuss cigar facings and the dynamics which collide to bring them to consumers.
• We discuss the importance of fully utilizing the rep to bring the cigars to local markets while maintaining a virtuous relationship within the cigar ecosystem.
• Uh, oh.. what if there is a problem with your cigar? We discuss that and the importance of speaking up!

This episode was recorded at the new venue, Aria Lounge at Puro in Chandler, AZ.

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Special Feature celebrating Women's Day (3/8) and Women's History Month (March). In this Feature we host Christine of Ambassador Fine Cigars in Phoenix, Arizona (PV).

The Sticks:

• Classic, Aladino (Lancero) - Tina
• Undisclosed, Aladino (Lancero) - Christine

The Story: Within this episode, Christine of Ambassador Fine Cigars talks about the origin of the store in the late 90's (tune in to see who named the store!). She also discusses her recent visit to the Aladino cigar operation in Honduras and highlights some unique features of the operation which stand out among others. We discuss wrapper, binder, filler and finding that sweet spot within a lancero. There are hints toward possible future events that are inclusive to women who smoke as well as additional cigar rolling events. Stay connected via social or website.

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Although the story of Julio Eiroa is listed in brief on their website, a more in-depth version exists HERE.

Location of Event:

This episode was recorded at Ambassador's in Phoenix, AZ in March 2026

Lounge / Cigar Shop Mentions:

Ambassador Fine Cigars

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The Sticks:

• Anejo, Fuente - Tina
• CT Reserva, My Father - Kay
• CT, Trevors - Lonnie (from Cigar rolling event)

The Story: Within this episode, Kay discusses more about her cigar experience in the Valley discussing the beginning of "Ladies Nite" at Fox in Old Town; while Tina and Lonnie also comment on their experiences with cigar culture. Kay introduces us to Smoke in the Desert . The panel discusses the basic advantage of cigar culture which helps to break down barriers, allowing folks to relate on levels unlike any other. Tune in now!

Location of Event:

This episode was recorded at Fumar in Phoenix, AZ in February 2026

Lounge / Cigar Shop Mentions:

• Fumar: traditional, quiet (has 1 location but hosts many events nationwide)
• Churchills: traditional (there are 2 other locations)
• Trevor's : has food and lively (has 4 locations)
• Magnum’s: Speakeasy (off 101 at 7th)
• Fox's: entertaining and lively (has 2 locations and 1 coming soon)
• Ambassador's: traditional-upscale (has 2 locations)

Out of State Mentions (on part 1)

• La Casa (Detroit, MI and other locations)
• Boozilla Cigar Lounge (Detroit, MI)
• Boston Cigar Club (Charlestown, MA)
• Stanza's (the one I could not remember...lol) Boston, MA
• Cuban Creations (New Orleans, LA)
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Cigar Education….

• The IACS’ Cigar Sommelier Certificate
• Certified Cigar Sommelier Tobacconist (CCST)

Wine we had during this podcast

Caravan Collection by Darioush

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Other Mentions:

• Haus of Health w/Kody who discusses health & smoking HERE
• Wrapped in Smoke
• Previous episode with Kyree HERE
• Cigar & Coffee Meet

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