Cigar Hacks Podcast

Due to scheduling issues we only have time for a quick one this week. It’s like the old days; under an hour in the back lounge at Plaistow Cigar. Mike the Cop from Rocky Patel is on hand where he previews the upcoming trip to Rocky’s house in Honduras with a dozen or so cigar … Continue reading "Episode 362: A Quick Smoke with Mike The Cop – Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar Co; Plaistow, NH"

Erik and Jim from 3Leaf Cigars are the guests this week as we gather at Plaistow Cigar to check in with 3Leaf and learn what it takes to start a new cigar line. This is another one of those episodes with constant jokes, laughs and all around fun. Comedy Corner may have had it’s run. … Continue reading "Episode 361: 3Leaf Redux – Local Spotlight: New England Cigar Expo 2024"

The Hacks are Validating with Terrence Riley of Aganorsa Leaf Cigars in the 7-20-4 lounge. We are afforded the privilege of the “fuma experience”, where we smoke two different single leafs that are part of every Aganorsa cigar. We learn all about Aganorsa and the other brands that come from the same fields. Local Spotlight … Continue reading "Episode 360: The Greatest Night of Our Lives with Special Guest: Terrence Riley of Aganorsa Leaf – Local Spotlight: Twins Smoke Shop; Londonderry, NH"

It’s a trip to the land of Miserable Nick to visit with Paul Joyal of Mr. J’s Havana Cigar Lounge. Should kids go to college or not. If you already didn’t know, Pat just came back from Ireland. The Hidden Herf is identified early on and turns out to be a well aged and highly … Continue reading "Episode 359: On the Spot in Rhode Island – Local Spotlight: Mr. J’s Havana Cigar Lounge; Coventry, RI"

The Tobacco Shack celebrates its first five years under the current management. Our first Tobacco Shack episode was number 104, it seems like yesterday. The Anniversary party included a Rocky Patel Cigar Event so, for the Hidden Herf we get to try another yet to be released cigar from Rocky Patel. Local Spotlight – The … Continue reading "Episode 358: Five Years at The Shack – Local Spotlight: The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA"

The Madre Tierra team is in town for Grumpy’s First Anniversary weekend. We stretch this one out long enough to smoke and rate two Hidden Herf cigars from Madre Tierra. The results are a bit surprising. Local Spotlight – Grumpy’s Cigars & Lounge; Hudson, NH Controversy Corner – It’s Debatable

The Founding Fathers Executives Networking Group is based out of a speakeasy style lounge and meeting facility in Danvers, MA. We are joined by the principals of the Founding Fathers for an explanation of “Come as a guest, leave as a friend, and return as a brother”. We have a cast of many so get … Continue reading "Episode 356: The Speakeasy – Local Spotlight: Founding Fathers Executives Networking Group"

It’s Labor Day weekend and the summer is winding down so we head back to home-base for a relatively quiet evening with many of the OGs. The Hidden Herf did not stay hidden for very long, it’s one of those kind of obvious and unique cigars. Local Spotlight – Plaistow Cigar Co; Plaistow, NH & … Continue reading "Episode 355: Labor Day at Home – Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar Co; Plaistow, NH & Fuego By Sosa; Kissimmee, FL"

We head for the sidewalk on Elm St. but the weather is so good that it’s already jammed, so we go inside the front window. The Hidden Herf is identified immediately, the panel is getting too good at this. The podcast Juice is very colorful. We are joined by special guests “Killer” of Castro’s and … Continue reading "Episode 354: Drink the Rainbow – Local Spotlight: Castro’s , The Owl Shop, Mickey Blake’s, and Cigars International"

It’s another small-group recording from McGroin Manor where we prepare for this year’s New England Cigar Expo and recount four interviews from the 2023 Expo; Perdomo, Kristoff, Micallef, and Montecristo. Local Spotlight – New England Cigar Expo Controversy Corner – Grounding