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by Craig Vanderslice | January 31, 2020 · 12:08 am

TPE 2020 Day 2: An Interview with David Garofalo

Day two of the Tobacco Plus Expo started out with me reaching out to Dave Garofalo of Two Guys Smoke Shop in New Hampshire, and The Cigar Authority Podcast, requesting a few minutes for an interview. Thanks to Mr. Jonathan for facilitating the connection in a hurry for me. Dave and I met in the Media Lounge during the hour before the show opens when they allow the media in early. This worked out well, we had a nice, quiet place to chat without too much noise or interruption. Dave is a wealth of information on all things cigar, retail, trade shows, among other things, and I thought it would be really unique to get his views on this show and share them with my readers. As I like to do, I though it might be a little different from what other media outlets present from the show. Check it out.

Dave makes some great points, and I’m so glad he had the time to sit and chat with me. Like I told Tommy Chong: Dave IS here, man! If you’re a podcast/vodcast fan, check out The Cigar Authority on Saturdays at noon. You might even hear me on a few past episodes making a fool of myself!

Until the next time,

CigarCraig

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by Craig Vanderslice | January 30, 2020 · 8:00 am

TPE 2020 Day 1: Martinez Cigars

I visited most of the booths at the show on the first day of the Tobacco Plus Expo, but one that caught my eye was the Martinez Cigars booth. Martinez is a little cigar factory in Manhattan, I’ve written about their cigars before and visited the factory and it’s a really neat place and they make some really good cigars. Forgive the fact that I cut my head off and tripped over my tongue and check out my interview with David and Jesus.

If you ever visit Manhattan, I recommend a visit to this factory, and pick up a few of their cigars. It’s well worth the time and the cigars are not disappointing. Stay tuned for more from day two. I don’t know what I’ll be seeing or who I’ll be talking to!

Until the next time,

CigarCraig

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by Craig Vanderslice | January 29, 2020 · 8:50 pm

TPE 2020 Day 1: Southern Draw Cigars

As day one at the TPE comes to a close, I wanted to take a minute in the media lounge (thank you TPE) and post a video interview I did with Robert Holt of Southern Draw Cigars. Please note my glorious shirt made by my wife! Robert tells us about the Cedrus Lancero he launched at the show here and I smoked it and it was fantastic!

So far the show has been quite interesting! There are many more premium cigar companies here than years past, and many I spoke with were seeing new accounts opened and orders written, so they are having good experiences. More to come in the coming days.

Until the next time,

CigarCraig

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by Craig Vanderslice | August 6, 2019 · 12:15 pm

Video: CigarProp Post Barnsmoker Interview with CigarCraig

After the Drew Estate Barnsmoker a few weeks ago, Kevin and Jessica from CigarProp.com, and great friends of CigarCraig.com, stopped by the famous cigar porch for a cigar and Kevin turned on his video camera and we shot the shit for 50 minutes or so. I share with you today the fruits of his labor, all I did was sit there and smoke. Kevin and Jessica do some very entertaining cigar and cigar product review videos, and you know how much I use the Cigar Props in my daily life. Just look at my Instagram feed and you can see me giving my props the cigars they deserve…or something like that…

https://youtu.be/CIuSs6vx2Hk

Kevin tends to give me far too much credit, and it’s an argument we have al the time, so you’ll notice I didn’t give the push-back I normally give him in the beginning of the video. That being said, I support him fully in his endeavors, and have done everything I could to open doors for him. Check out his products, and his videos at CigarProp.com. I appreciate him and Jessica taking the time to sit and smoke with me, we had a great day!

Don’t forget to get in on the current contest! I’ll pick a winner tomorrow, so don’t delay! Until then,

CigarCraig

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by CigarCraig | December 27, 2018 · 9:36 pm

Video: Herics Cigar Measuring Tape Review

I hope everyone had a great Christmas, and everyone is getting over to the last post and entering to win the E. P. Carrillo goodies I’m giving away! Go to http://www.cigarcraig.com/contest-cigarcraigs-holiday-giveaways-no-2/ and leave a comment to enter. I’ll select a winner on Sunday! E.P. Carrillo’s Encore was Cigar Aficionado’s number one cigar of the year for 2018 and I thought it was well deserved. I can’t say for sure, but one might find its way into the prize pack! Anyway, it’s been a busy week, but I managed to find a nifty little cigar product to review, and I figured a video was the best way to present this one. So take a few minutes and have a look at the video if you will.

The Herics Cigar Measuring Tape isn’t something everyone might need, but it certainly makes life easier if you absolutely have to know the measurements of your cigars, and you have especially hard to measure cigars, such as the box pressed cigar like the one I demonstrated on in the video. I know I’ve struggled with calculating the ring gauge of non-round cigars, not that it matters over-much in the grand scheme of things, but it adds to the enjoyment for many of us. It’s a welcome addition to your cigar toolbox. Check it out at Herics.com and stay tuned for a chance to win one in an upcoming giveaway!