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Episode 89 of Let’s Get Pairing (LGP) features pairings with the 601 La Bomba Warhead Independence Day 250 Years by Espinosa Cigars. Tonight John McTavish fills in for Denis as co-host. In 2025, Espinosa introduced the 601 La Bomba Warhead Independence Day as a new annual limited edition offshoot of the Warhead line. It is a cigar meant to be smoked during Fourth of July celebrations. This year, the 2026

Episode 88 of Let’s Get Pairing (LGP) features pairings with the Kristoff Veinte Twentieth Anniversary. Tonight Bear Duplisea fills in for Denis as co-host. Kristoff Veinte is a cigar that has done very well in the Cigar Coop Coalition. It was the #8 Cigar of the Year on the 2025 Cigar Coop Countdown. It was also the #1 Cigar of the Year by Bear Duplisea on El Oso Fumar Takes

On El Oso Fumar Takes Take #366  Bear Duplisea welcomes Sebastien Decoppet, the founder of Cavalier Genève Cigars. On this show, Bear talks with Sebastien about the latest happenings of Cavalier Genève, including the company celebrated its ten years anniversary. This show aired live on El Oso Fumar Take 366 at 10:30pm ET / 9:30pm CT. You can also view shows on the El Oso Fumar YouTube and listen on

On Prime Time Episode 378, we are proud to welcome Craig Cunningham and Christopher Mey from Esteban Carreras as our special guest. It’s the first time we’ve had Esteban Carreras on our show, and this has been a long-time coming. Founded by Craig Cunningham, Esteban Carreras is a vertically integrated operation making some really good cigars. Recently Christopher has joined Craig from Rocky Patel to head up his international business.

Alec Bradley Do Not Disturb (DND) Toro Today, we are reviewing the Alec Bradley Do Not Disturb (DND) in the Toro size. In 2023, Alec Bradley was acquired by Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) and integrated into the Forged Cigar Company portfolio. By no means has STG allowed this brand to lie dormant; instead, they have been actively collaborating with some new factories to produce Alec Bradley-branded cigars. In 2025, we

El Oso Fumar and United Cigars are running a contest from June 14 to July 4. They are celebrating the 20 day stretch between Flag Day and Independence Day with a special giveaway. The prize pack includes: One USA Flag One Hombre Ashtray One Box of United Cigars One United Lighter NOTE: This is a different type of Contest than you normally see on Cigar Coop. It involves posting a

Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) has announced the following SKUs have been discontinued in the General Cigar and Forged Cigar portfolios. General Cigar CAO Bones This line is no longer on the CAO price sheet. Chicken Foot Blind Hughie Maltese Cross Hoyo de Monterrey Maduro Sultans Gold Honey Petie Corona Room 101 Big Payback Maduro Gordo (*) Room101 Big Payback Connecticut Toro (*) Gordo (*) Room101 Big Payback Nicaragua Toro (*)

Today, we review Espinosa Cigars’ 601 La Bomba Warhead 11. Warhead is an annual limited-edition series that debuted in 2013 and has become one of the most popular limited-edition cigars on the market over the past decade. Warhead was an offshoot of the original 601 La Bomba line, in which the La Bomba’s Nicaraguan Habano wrapper was replaced with a Broadleaf wrapper. As the name Warhead suggests, it is intended

Rocky Patel Thirtieth Toro Today, we review the Rocky Patel Thirtieth in the Toro size from Rocky Patel Premium Cigars. In 1995, an entertainment lawyer named Rocky Patel, along with Phil Zanghi, would found a company called Indian Tabac. Eventually, Patel and Zanghi would go their separate ways. Patel would rename the company Rocky Patel Premium Cigars, and the rest would be history. Patel would go on to become one

Belkys Sanchez has been named Senior Vice President and Managing Director at X at One Ocean. This is the new ultra-luxury private club in Miami Beach’s prestigious South of Fifth neighborhood. Sanchez is best known for her time with companies such as Rocky Patel Premium Cigars, Elie Bleu, and Crowned Heads. In her new role, Sanchez will oversee all facets of club operations, including member services, hospitality standards, team development,