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AL.com did a story a year ago talking about the dangers of smoking one cigar a year. WE disagreed with the story a year ago and wanted to circle back around this year to provide our thoughts, backed by the FDA and the NASEM report and Monograph #9. After we talk celebrations that should be celebrated with a nice stogie. www.smokingunderground,com NASEM report on cigars 2022 Monograph Number 9 www.Vitolafinecigars.com

Talking about the things we do every time. Precut habits, cutting styles, smoking styles not that they are wrong, heck some of them are good rituals www.smokingunderground.com www.vitolafinecigars.com Where all orders $75 or more ship free!

For your enjoyment- we tell our favorite cigar-related jokes, almost. We smoke the La Gloria Cubana TAA 2023 www,smokingunderground.com www.vitolafinecigars.com Where orders $75 or more ship free!

What actions are considered risky or downright frowned upon when partaking in the hobby? Sharing cigars? Licking? Cutting too much? www.smokingunderground.com www.vitolafinecigars.com orders over $75 ship free

Whiskey and Bourbon? Not today! How about Hershey or Kit Kat. What junk for are Gary and Devin having with their cigars? www.smokingunderground.com

Live from the Cigars and More/Vitola Fine Cigars studio a live interview with Joe Brantley from Asylum Cigars. We discuss the Anniversary Series cigars from Asylum, we also talk some 90's. The cigar of the day is the Asylum Eleven 11/18. So join us as we visit the Asylum! www.vitolafinecigars.com www.smpkingunderground.com #cigars#cigarsandmore#vitolafinecigars#birminghamcigars#cra#cigarrightsofamerica#asylumcigars#CLE

Devin and Gary discuss one of John's favorite cigar cuts, the Shuriken. Oh, and they mention some cigar that is coming to market that measures 10x100. Get your Shuriken Cutter here https://amzn.to/3qRhg13 www.smpkingunderground.com #cigars#cigarsandmore#vitolafinecigars#birminghamcigars#cra#cigarrightsofamerica we may receive some income from any links provided.

What is the reason you choose the cigar you do? Do you seek the nuances of flavor it brings? Do you seek a buzz from it? We touched briefly on the fires at Funtes warehouse earlier this year. www.smpkingunderground.com #cigars#cigarsandmore#vitolafinecigars#birminghamcigars#cra#cigarrightsofamerica

Yep Chat GPT can even affect your cigar. John shares his experience with chat GPT and decides to see how well it can answer questions about cigars. It's fascinating to see how accurate it can be. Tune in to hear some interesting insights and discussions about the intersection of technology and cigars. We also smoke the Asyslum 13 Ogre Lancero, does this cigar meet our standards You know how we love our Lanceros. John does mention AI software he is using quite often AudioPen. Overview Video https://youtu.be/FdWlhW-9Es4 Overview of the Paid subscibtion https://youtu.be/P1xNQsDQyWg [00:04:27] The band on the cigar. [00:07:34] What are you pairing with tonight? [00:09:01] Lanceras and Corona cigars. [00:13:16] Incorporating Chat GPT into cigars. [00:17:45] The appeal of cigars. [00:21:26] Using chat GPT for marketing. [00:26:01] Using AI for love letters. [00:31:05] Flavor profiles and cigar notes. [00:34:30] Partagus Ciri D number two. [00:38:23] Shout out to Sid. [00:43:09] Feral Flying Pig cigar [00:47:07] QR codes on clothing.n

We have a pop-up live stream with Carson, our Ashton Cigar rep. We smoke the new La Aroma de Cuba Connecticut. (well one of us smokes an Ashton VSG). Devin gets a surprise pairing, chosen by Carson. We chat about celebrities, new stuff from Ashton, visiting the factory, and so much more. www.vitolafinecigars.com www.ashtoncigars.com

A quick overview of the importance of cigar wrappers, and wrapping styles. Devin and Gary smoke the Gurkha Ghost. Wrapping About Wrappers and Smoking the Gurkha Ghost Ep 112

[00:01:43] Smoking a special non-pitted prune cigar. [00:05:17] Classing up the cigar. In this episode, we had a few unexpected twists and turns, but it turned out to be an absolute blast. Here are three key takeaways from this episode that I think you'll find interesting: 1️⃣ Live Show Experiment: We decided to shake things up a bit and do a live episode. It was a bit nerve-wracking at first, but thanks to the encouragement of our amazing listeners, we went for it. And let me tell you, it was a fantastic experience! We're definitely considering doing more live shows in the future, so let us know what you think! 2️⃣ The Kristoff Guard Rail Cigar: We had the pleasure of smoking a very special non-pitted prune cigar called the Kristoff Guard Rail. This cigar had a unique silver band, and boy, did it deliver in terms of flavor and quality. If you're a cigar enthusiast, you don't want to miss our discussion about this gem. 3️⃣ Insights into Cigar Culture: Our planned guest unfortunately couldn't make it, but that didn't stop us from diving deep into the world of cigars. We explored the differences between cigar culture in different parts of the world and had a fascinating conversation about blends, flavors, and characteristics. If you're curious about the intricacies of cigar smoking, this episode is a must-listen. I'll leave you with a quote from the episode that really resonated with me: "Smoke what you love. Life is short. Do it, baby." Wise words, indeed![00:08:30] Zimbabwe tobacco and cigar flavors. [00:13:48] Cheap swill and whiskey preferences. [00:18:00] Zimbabwe tobacco flavors. [00:22:16] Shelf placement and cigar sales. [00:25:18] The magic of this story. [00:29:07] The culture of cigar smoking. [00:33:18] Big business and upstaging. [00:40:22] Cuban cigar sales in China. [00:45:11] Cuban cigars and their reputation. [00:49:30] Cuban cigars and taste comparison. [00:53:23] Flavor change and enjoyment. [00:56:23] Pairings and recommendations. [00:59:59] Life is short. #guasrdrail #cigars #cigartalk #Kristoff #podcast