Over the last few years, cigars have been having a rather steamy love affair with pipes… well, pipe leaf to be exact. There have been more and more projects that dawn the title 'aromatic' (essentially one step shy of being pipe leaf). Some projects even use leaf that's specifically crafted for pipes inside the wrapper, binder, filler blend. The big question that remains is - is this ok? Are we all cool with this? Should cigars and pipes be allowed to co-mingle like this? Or is this more of a 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' type deal? During this episode, we'll discuss the whole thing. We'll look inside the cigar making world at each of these projects and learn just what cigar makers and pipe people have been doing with our beloved blends.

The TOP cigars aren’t the ones that are mentioned in magazines, or Top 25 lists. They’re not the ones that reviewers go gaga over. They’re not even the ones that get all the hype online. The world’s top cigars are the ones that win hearts and palates over with exceptional experiences. And those are the cigars we are chatting about on this episode. Join us to weigh in on the Top Picks from the Cigars Daily Nation as we discuss which projects offer profound flavor and which ones missed the mark.

Aged cigars have a reputation for being a special and elite treat for aficionados. But are they really worth the wait? Serious collectors claim that as little as 4 months all the way up to decades long aging processes will create an extra level of smooth, refined, clean, clear flavor. But how does it really work? Is there a point where cigars can age too long? During this episode, we'll be discussing cigar aging. We'll talk about the process, how long to do it, and exactly what can be expected when cigars get some serious time to rest.

The cigar industry has some secrets, and tonight we're exposing all of them! For this episode, we'll be joined by Oliva Nick, an industry insider who knows where all the skeletons are kept. Together, we'll be grilling him with questions to peel back the curtain on every little thing that's hiding. Join us as we dive into the darkest parts of the world we love. Learn the dirty truth, and even ask your own questions to Nick. Together, we'll discover exactly what the cigar world has been hiding!

It's amazing. Often, the best cigars are NOT the most popular ones. The world is filled with cigars from cigar makers who really know what they're doing. But for one reason or another people never hear about their cigars. The average cigar lover ends up pursuing projects that are better marketed or already have a large following. During this episode, we'll be diving into those types of projects. Together, we'll look at the under sung heroes of the cigar making world. We'll see who's not getting enough love, and who deserves a little more hype.

WATCH OUT! That next cigar might just be completely over-hyped! The world is filled with more new and limited edition releases than ever before. Some are bold projects it exotic leaf varietals that truly offer something different. Others are just another blend that's over-hyped and over-valued. So how do you tell the difference? These days it can be tough. Fortunately, tonight we'll be figuring it out together. At the Cigars Daily HQ, we're no strangers to what goes on in the cigar world. We'll be looking at some of these projects and learning what makes them the real deal or just another fad.

If a cigar is a king, we call it El Rey. And for a long time around the Cigars Daily LIVE crew, there was only one Rey… until now.

Introducing the Don Pepin Garcia E.R.H — the El Rey Del Los Habanos, or King of the Habanos. This bold new My Father blend is making a serious claim. With so many modern blends using Habano wrappers, what makes this one worthy of the crown?

The world of cigars is all about legacy. Cigar making families are constantly working to fine tune their craft, and raise up new generations who can carry the flame. On this week's episode, we're joined by Nicholas Perdomo III. When it comes to Perdomo Cigars, Nicholas is THE guy for the job. After decades of his Dad building one of America's most beloved brands, Nicholas is breaking into the industry with a project honoring his father's legacy. During this episode, you'll get to ask your questions about the brand, the blends, and more directly to Nicholas.

This is a good look at the future of cigars. While Nicholas is next in line for Perdomo, he also represents the up and coming generation of cigar makers. In 10-15 years the whole cigar world will look A LOT different. This is the beginning of something really significant.