Cigar Aficionado Podcast
The Cigar Aficionado Podcast brings the world of premium cigars straight to your ears. Hosted by executive editor David Savona, each episode pulls back the curtain on the people, places, and rituals that define cigar culture. Get candid conversations with the industry's most influential makers and tastemakers, sharp reviews and ratings of the latest releases, and explorations of the spirits, travel, and lifestyle that pair so naturally with a great smoke.
Episodes
30 Years Of Cigar Aficionado With Gordon Mott
The Cigar Aficionado Podcast Episode 9. David Savona is joined by his predecessor, former executive editor Gordon Mott, to discuss three decades of Cigar Aficionado. The pair reflects on the early days of the magazine, sharing untold stories of its beginning and examining how much has changed—and hasn't changed—in the cigar industry over the last 30 years.This episode of the Cigar Aficionado
The State Of The U.S. Cigar Market
The Cigar Aficionado Podcast Episode 8. David Savona and Greg Mottola examine the current state of the American cigar market, discussing some of this year's highest-rated non-Cuban cigars, breaking down cigar import numbers from the past to the present and so much more.Sponsored by 1916 Tabacalera Eiroa by Santi Eiroa
You're Not Smoking Enough Lanceros
This episode of the Cigar Aficionado Podcast is sponsored by 1916 Tabacalera Eiroa by Santi EiroaDavid Savona and Gregory Mottola say you're not smoking enough lanceros, and tell you why these skinny, elegant cigars deserve more attention.
Carlos Fuente Jr., Litto Gomez And Jorge Padrón
This episode of the Cigar Aficionado Podcast is sponsored by 1916 Tabacalera Eiroa by Santi Eiroa.In the newest episode, executive editor David Savona is joined by three industry giants: Jorge Padrón of Padrón Cigars, Carlos "Carlito" Fuente Jr. of Arturo Fuente Cigars and Litto Gomez of La Flor Dominicana Cigars. The group of luminaries discusses the cigar industry, familial roots, conn
Rafael Nodal
In our latest video podcast, David Savona and Greg Mottola are joined by Rafael Nodal, owner of the Aging Room brand and vice president of product capability at Tabacalera USA, to discuss the cigarmaker's unique career path, his passion for cigars and much more.
Fat Cigars
In our latest video podcast, executive editor David Savona and managing editor Greg Mottola discuss the growing trend of thick ring gauge cigars and how it’s reshaping the market.
$100 Cigars
Would you pay $100 for a single cigar? Executive editor David Savona and managing editor Gregg Mottola light up two of them (the Rocky Patel Conviction and the Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Doble Diamante, both rated 95 points) to find out what's driving cigar prices to record heights. They trace the trend from Davidoff's $500 Oro Blanco to the 2022 Cohiba price hikes that ended bargain h
Cuba
Executive Editor David Savona and Managing Editor Greg Mottola discuss the rapidly changing situation in Cuba, the birthplace of the premium cigar industry, in the newest edition of the Cigar Aficionado Podcast. From the energy crisis to the oil embargo and the declining availability and soaring prices of Cuban cigars, Episode 2 offers an entertaining and educational look at the challenges facing
Blind Tastings
Step into the world of blind tasting as the hosts of the Cigar Aficionado podcast put their palates — and instincts — to the test. In this debut episode, the conversation explores the art, psychology, and surprises behind tasting without labels, discussing how perception, experience, and expectation can dramatically influence flavor. From unexpected favorites to humbling misidentifications, Episod
