Tonight on Cigars Daily LIVE 421, we’re leaning into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit and talking about the cigars that make us green with envy. These are the projects that make other cigar makers stop and say, “Man… I wish we had done that.” From legendary limited releases like Alec Bradley’s Filthy Hooligan, to brand-new flavor bombs like Romeo y Julieta’s Reserva Real Nicaragua Profundo crafted by AJ Fernandez, we’re looking at the cigars that stand out for their creativity, flavor, and sheer boldness. Along the way we’ll break down what makes these projects so special, why they work, and what the rest of the industry can learn from them. It’s all happening in full St. Patty’s Day style with plenty of green in the studio, great cigars, and the usual comment-driven chaos from Cigars Daily Nation.

Tonight on Cigars Daily LIVE 420, we’re celebrating milestones… and then immediately getting shown up by Steve Saka. Over the last few weeks there have been a lot of big moments worth raising a cigar for — 15 years of marriage, 10 years working in the cigar industry, the Cigars Daily YouTube channel crossing 350,000 subscribers, and even my Dodge Challenger rolling over a very distinguished mileage number.

But while we’re celebrating our own wins, the cigar world is celebrating something even bigger: 10 years of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. Steve Saka has become one of the most respected and outspoken voices in premium cigars, and the Dunbarton 10th Anniversary Jubilee is a perfect excuse to talk about where Saka came from, how Dunbarton got started, and where the brand — and the industry — might be headed next. Tonight we’ll dig into Saka’s story, the significance of the Jubilee project, and celebrate a whole bunch of milestones along the way.

My name is Tim, I'm the host of this show. And YOU are the co-host. Your comments and questions will drive the episode. So grab a chair and a beverage to pair. Then drop your cigar comments and questions.

Ten years ago I walked into this industry looking for part-time work while I was serving as a pastor. I had no idea that decision would change my entire life. What started as a side gig turned into a calling. Cigar maker, content creator, lounge manager, retail owner. Eventually all of that led to co-founding Cigars Daily with my father-in-law Jim Campbell. A decade later we've built one of the most recognized independent voices in premium cigars, and all of it started because I just wanted to be around the leaf.

Tonight I'm telling you that whole story and introducing something I've been working on for a long time. It's called Milestone, and it's the most personal project I've ever been a part of. I partnered with Rick Rodriguez of West Tampa Tobacco Company to create this blend, and we built it in my favorite vitola because something this personal had to feel exactly right. I'll break down the entire journey. How this collaboration came together, why Rick was the right partner, and what the last 10 years in this industry have taught me about craftsmanship, community, and the relationships that make all of this possible