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Cigars Daily

Tim Swanson

Explore the world of Luxury Cigars with your host Tim Swanson.

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91:54

Cigars Daily LIVE 391 (The WEIRD New Era Of Cigar...

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2025/08/19

Cigar Swag is a longstanding tradition in the cigar industry. For a very long time, cigar makers have dedicated themselves to crafting useful cigar swag. Items that cigar lovers use everyday, that sport the branding of their favorite makers. But these days, the industry has taken a turn… but is it a turn for the better? I've learned a lot about this over the last decade in the industry. I've seen (and still have) some of the most useful items in the cigar world. Now I'm watching (and particip...

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Cigars Daily LIVE 390 (When Pipes & Cigars Hook Up…...

Cigars Daily ·

2025/08/12

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 ...

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93:59

Cigars Daily LIVE 389 (Top Community Picks 2025: The...

Cigars Daily ·

2025/08/05

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.

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94:39

Cigars Daily LIVE 388 (Are Aged Cigars Worth The Wait?)

Cigars Daily ·

2025/07/29

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 expecte...

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91:54

Cigars Daily LIVE 387 (Exposing the Cigar Industry...

Cigars Daily ·

2025/07/22

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!

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98:14

Cigars Daily LIVE 386 (Underrated: Cigars That...

Cigars Daily ·

2025/07/15

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 getti...

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97:12

Cigars Daily LIVE 385 (How to Spot Over-Hyped Cigars...

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2025/07/08

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'...

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92:36

Cigars Daily LIVE 384 (The NEW King of Cigars Has...

Cigars Daily ·

2025/07/01

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?

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92:18

Cigars Daily LIVE 383 (The Legacy of Nick Perdomo &...

Cigars Daily ·

2025/06/24

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 que...

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93:56

Cigars Daily LIVE 382 (The Cigar That Was NEVER...

Cigars Daily ·

2025/06/17

Tonight’s episode of Cigars Daily LIVE is a special one—because we’re blend testing something that should’ve never happened in the first place. We’re diving into the early blending stages of a brand-new project for the Daily Edition lineup. The working title? Cock of the Walk—a cigar inspired by our very own chicken wrangling cast member – Billy. We’re going through the first round of samples, looking for that one blend that can rise above the rest and earn its place in the humidor. This is ...

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95:59

Cigars Daily LIVE 381 (Is Nicaragua Getting DETHRONED...

Cigars Daily ·

2025/06/10

Nicaragua has risen to the apex of the cigar making world over the last few decades, but now that status is being called into question. Cigar makers have been drawn to Nicaragua for it's nutrient rich soil and the powerful leaf it produces. However, over the last few years, nearly every cigar making family has made bold moves to build brand new factories and cigar making infrastructure in Honduras. So has Nicaragua had it's 15 minutes of fame? Is Honduras going to become the new cigar making ...

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93:39

Cigars Daily LIVE 380 (The Secret Smokes of Cigar...

Cigars Daily ·

2025/06/03

Ever wonder what the people who make cigars actually smoke? Tonight on Cigars Daily LIVE, we're diving into the world of farm rolled cigars—the unbanded blends rolled right on the factory floor, not for retail, not for ratings… but for the rollers themselves. These are the blends that never hit the shelves but hold a special place in the hearts of those who spend their days crafting cigars for the world. We'll be lighting up some of these rare, rustic beauties and talking about what makes the...

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94:16

Cigars Daily LIVE 379 (The Corojo Collection:...

Cigars Daily ·

2025/05/28

In the cigar world, Corojo leaf is used by cigar makers to craft some of the most beloved blends we have today. During this episode, we’ll discuss what makes Corojo such a valuable part of the blending process for so many cigar makers. We’ll look at where the Corojo seed was born, and how it has transformed over the years of moving around Latin America. Plus, we’ll answer your comments and questions

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Cigars Daily LIVE 378 (How Cigars Made Us...

Cigars Daily ·

2025/05/20

We’re living in a new era for the cigar aficionado. The cigar world used to be… well, a sausage fest. But these days, you’ll see more and more ladies in the local lounge than ever before. Today there are more ladies and couples in the world of cigars than there have ever been before. If makes my day when I see couples posting pics of their date night at a lounge or back porch with some inspiring blends. At the same time, there’s still a massive group of guys who want to know how to introduce ...

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Cigars Daily LIVE 377 (Padron't Even Try To Argue Who...

Cigars Daily ·

2025/05/13

Who really is the king of the cigar making world? There are lots of contenders for this title. Hell, there's even a Master Blender Hall-of-Fame. If you ask 100 aficionados who is the best of them all, you're likely to get a lot of different responses. Some will favor newer boutique brands while others will swear by time tested names. During this episode, we'll be discussing some of the world's most premiere cigar makers and what sets them apart form everyone else.

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Cigars Daily LIVE 376 (The ONLY Cigar With The Soul...

Cigars Daily ·

2025/05/06

The art of crafting cigars is timeless and traditional. It's not often that new methods pop up… and when they do, they're frequently novelties. During my 10 years in the cigar world, I have seen A LOT of 'new' ideas. And for the most part they are just ways to try and grab attention. But true innovation only happens in cigars then cigar makers redefine their creative process to bring a unique experience to aficionados. This week we will be diving into the immense effort that the Plasencia Fam...

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Cigars Daily LIVE 375 (Race To Be King Of All Limited...

Cigars Daily ·

2025/04/29

In the fast evolving world of Limited Edition cigars, there's a race. It's a race to create the king of ALL LE blends on the market! Each cigar maker is hard at work to craft elite premium flavor that leaves the aficionado desperate for more. Some projects come out as one time, here today gone tomorrow, single releases. Others are made to be annual returns that bring cigar lovers back year after year. This year, Justin Andrews and AJ Fernandez are continuing their Whiskey Row Founders Collect...

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91:36

Cigars Daily LIVE 374 (The Dawn Of The Age Of...

Cigars Daily ·

2025/04/22

Today is truly a momentous day in the cigar world. We are just a week after the PCA trade show, where cigar makers have shown off their best and brightest new projects for 2025. I gotta tell you, there are some profoundly artistic new cigar in production right now! On this episode, we’ll discuss some of the best ones coming down the pipes to see what true aficionados are all excited about.

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102:53

Cigars Daily LIVE 373 (Jeremy Siers Has Gone Full On...

Cigars Daily ·

2025/04/15

Jeremy Siers is known as a man who’s all about man things. But today, Jeremy has made his way into the ever-growing and ever-challenging world of cigar making. His new line of Hold Fast cigars continues to grow as the Hold Fast Maduro has officially reached the cigar loving wilderness. Tonight, Jeremy will join us to chat about his new projects. Ask your questions directly to Jeremy and see what is behind his new vision and the projects he’s creating.

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92:15

Cigars Daily LIVE 372 (Passing The Torch: Perdomo...

Cigars Daily ·

2025/04/08

The world of hand-made cigars is not new. It's a 600 year old practice that is often pursued by multi-generational cigar families. In this episode, we're taking a close look at how legacy is evolving he cigar making world today. The truth is, a new generation of cigar makers is coming up, and we get to experience the craft of a whole new set of familiar names with new faces. One such cigar name that's moving toward a new face is Perdomo. This week, we have special guest Nicholas Perdomo joini...

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