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The Ash Holes

United Podcast Network

The Ash Holes - A weekly cigar podcast dedicated to the cigar industry and other shenanigans surrounding it. We broadcast live from Studio 21 Podcast Cafe in Salem, NH.

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37:50

HVC Black Friday Cigar Review

The Ash Holes ·

2019/11/26

Since 2015 Reinier Lorenzo the owner of HVC Cigars has released a stick to celebrate the most chaotic day of the year for retailers and many consumers, Black Friday. Like the rest of the HVC Portfolio they are produced at TABSA in Esteli, Nicaragua at the home of Aganorsa Leaf. Today we review the 2019 Edition which is limited to just 400 boxes of 50 cigars. It’s available in just one size called “Shorts” but we know it better as a Short Robusto. We will also have The Victor Sinclair 55 Top 5 List

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39:41

Florida Sun Grown Cigar Review

The Ash Holes ·

2019/11/19

Tobacco hasn't grown in Florida since 1890 when Jeff Borysiewicz decided to change that in 2013 when he planted tobacco on 8 acres of farmland in Clermont, Florida. Today his tobacco is used in cigars by some top cigar manufacturers including Drew Estate who produced the Florida Sun Grown featuring tobacco grown in the Sunshine state. The cigar was blended by Willy Herrera and we tell if a cigar containing Florida Sun Grown tobacco is worthy of The AshHoles. We will also have The Victor Sinclair 55

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38:33

Atabey Misticos Tube Cigar Review

The Ash Holes ·

2019/11/12

Good things come in threes like the hosts of The Ashholes EdSullivan, Aaron Noonan and Michael Dimare. Then there are anniversaries, and today we celebrate our 3rd anniversary. So when we got together to decide what to smoke the answer was obvious, Atabey Tubes. These sticks come in a 3-pack making it the ultimate triple-play. We fire up the Atabey Misticos Tubes from Nelson Alfonso that measures 6 3/4 x 56. Join us as we smoke the ultimate celebratory cigar on The Ashholes 3rd Anniversary

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38:02

Classic Cuban Torpedo Cigar Review

The Ash Holes ·

2019/11/05

This week on the Ash Holes we smoke a cigar that was blended to represent the taste of Cuban Cigars, but the question is do they? Can a cigar that costs under $3 replicate the old world Cuban cigar profile? Are these bundles worth the price of admission? The Ash Holes light up a cigar that won’t break the bank and tell you if they are worth every penny. We will also have The Victor Sinclair 55 Top 5 List and all the madness you come to expect from The Ash Holes as we broadcast live on location from

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35:13

Recluse Los Cabos Cigar Review

The Ash Holes ·

2019/10/29

In 2012 J.R. Dominguez and Scott Weeks would launch their company Iconic Leaf Cigars and the brand Recluse and the secret to their success is the special fermentation process they use for all their tobacco with each cigar being rolled entubar for a perfect draw every time. Accord to Scott Weeks their cigars are meant to be a mini-vacation and what better name for their San Andres wrapped cigar than Los Cabos. It’s a cigar you don’t need to babysit or change its diapers. This week The AshHoles fire

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38:32

AVO Syncro Nicaragua Toro Review

The Ash Holes ·

2019/10/22

This week, the Ash Holes light up a box pressed cigar that comes in a tube from AVO Cigars. We light up the AVO Syncro Nicaragua Toro Tubo which features 7 different tobaccos. Is this one music to our ears, or is it out of tune? Tune in for our Cigar Review as Aaron, Ed and Michael share their thoughts. We will also have a Top 5 List, Old Fart Freddy and all the madness we know as The Ash Holes as we broadcast live on location from Studio 21 Podcast Cafe high above Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, New

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36:30

HVC Broadleaf Review

The Ash Holes ·

2019/10/15

Founded in 2011 by Reinier Lorenzo HVC was started as a way of paying homage to Havana City, where Reinier lived for most of his life. The HVC goal is to keep the Cuban tradition of hand-made cigars alive and well with products that are inspired by the cigar tradition of Cuba, specifically Havana City, while incorporating the customs of their adopted U.S. home. On today’s show we fire up one of the hottest brands from HVC, the HVC Broadleaf which as you would guess features a wrapper from

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37:28

Toscano 1492 Anno Domini Review

The Ash Holes ·

2019/10/08

As we approach Columbus Day we decide to light up the Toscano 1492 Anno Domini cigar which was launched as a limited edition in 2007. It was a success, but it wasn't until 2013 that it became possible to source the same type of tobacco of the highest quality from Tennessee and so offer the 100% pure American tobacco cigar on a continuous basis. And it is precisely the use of these premium Tennessee tobaccos that inspires its name and creation: a tribute to the discovery of America. Be an Ash Hole by

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35:57

Hammer + Sickle Calenoch Review

The Ash Holes ·

2019/10/01

He’s been a guest more than anyone else in the history of The AshHoles so we will refer to him as an unofficial co-host. We sit down with Erik Wentworth from Hammer + Sickle cigars are we fire up The Caleanoch. Be an Ash Hole by joining the Ash Holes as we share our thoughts on the burn, taste and aroma before we close up the show with a rating from each of our hosts as we give a final score. Along the way we will have all the craziness of The Ash Holes including a T5 list from our friends at 55

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35:46

Indian Motorcycles Maduro Review

The Ash Holes ·

2019/09/24

There is nothing like the classics and Indian Motorcycles are as classic as they come. It’s a piece of Americana that one can’t help but admire. However, when it comes to the cigar, Indian Motorcycles Maduro is anything but a classic Maduro. This week we fire one up and let you know if it should be considered a classic cigar. We will discuss how brand owner Phil Zanghi has ties to the company and it is an interesting story. Be an Ash Hole by joining the Ash Holes as we share our thoughts on the

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38:59

La Galera Anemoi Cigar Review

The Ash Holes ·

2019/09/17

This week we take a look at the La Galera Anemoi which is due to ship to retailers next week. The AshHoles fire up the latest from Jochy Blanco this week. The cigar is named after the Greek god of wind, and we let you know if this is something worthy to PSSITA. Be an Ash Hole by joining the Ash Holes as we share our thoughts on the burn, taste and aroma before we close up the show with a rating from each of our hosts as we give a final score. Along the way we will have all the craziness of The Ash

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37:17

The American by J.C. Newman Cigar Review

The Ash Holes ·

2019/09/10

We are real Americans fighting for the rights of every cigar smoker and today we smoke the cigar that embodies American cigar manufacturers and smokers with The American by JC Newman. We light up this cigar that will be coming to retailers very soon in an extremely limited number. Is it worth tracking down? Does it do the heritage of American tobacco justice? Tune and and find out this week on The AshHoles. Be an Ash Hole by joining the Ash Holes as we share our thoughts on the burn, taste and aroma

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36:20

Henry Clay War Hawk Cigar Review

The Ash Holes ·

2019/09/03

In March 2019, Altadis USA released the Henry Clay War Hawk which recognizes Henry Clay spearheading the movement that led to the War of 1812. Henry Clay rose to Speaker of of the US House of Representatives in the early 1800s where he was known as a staunch US nationalist. He was the leading voice who applied pressure to President James Madison to defend our young nation by declaring war again Britain in 1812. It was his view that military force was the only option left when it came to the British

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37:41

JFR Lunatic 8 x 80 Review

The Ash Holes ·

2019/08/27

This week Aaron and Michael take a look at a cigar that is enormous. The Lunatics themselves take a look at the JFR Lunatic 8 x 80. We will share our thoughts and let you know if you are a lunatic for smoking it or a lunatic for passing it up. Be an Ash Hole by joining the Ash Holes as we share our thoughts on the burn, taste and aroma before we close up the show with a rating from each of our hosts as we give a final score. Along the way we will have all the craziness of The Ash Holes including a

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40:17

Hoyo de Monterrey Petit Robusto Cigar Review

The Ash Holes ·

2019/08/20

One of the questions we get asked most is, do you guys carry Cuban cigars. The answer is no. Which is usually followed with, “Are Cubans as good as they say they are?” It’s a debate held among many cigar smokers, and we will let you know our thoughts if it’s worth the hype, or if it is a myth that should not be believed The guys will take a look at the Hoyo de Monterrey Petit Robusto which comes from an island 90 miles south of Miami. Is it any better then a Nicaraguan, Honduran or Dominican cigar,

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28:48

Intemperance BA Intrigue Cigar Review

The Ash Holes ·

2019/08/13

If you mention one name in the cigar industry that gets Ash Hole Michael DiMare all hot and bothered, it is Skip Martin. He is a RoMaCraft fan boy to the extreme, and this week we light up the Intemperance BA Intrigue which features a Brazilian Arapiraca wrapper. He won’t be able to sit still and contain himself with glee, but will Ed Sullivan and Aarron Noonan feel the same way? Be an Ash Hole by joining the Ash Holes as we share our thoughts on the burn, taste and aroma before we close up the show

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34:28

Hightower by Jose Dominguez Cigar Review

The Ash Holes ·

2019/08/06

His factory makes cigars for many different companies, but often over-looked is his own line Jose Dominguez. Today we catch up with the man, the myth and the legend as we smoke a cigar that is unique in so many ways. The packaging looks like a sneaker box, the cigar sizes match up with the cigar prices (before any local taxes), and in lieu of a band, the name of the brand and its logo are laser etched right into the wrapper. Join us as we storm the caste and fire up Hightower. It’s a cigar that

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36:30

The Wayfarer by Serino Cigar Review

The Ash Holes ·

2019/07/30

Tony Serino has been in the cigar industry for more than 20 years. You may not have heard of him until 2016 when he launched Serino cigars and then in 2017 his son Carson launched Wayfarer. The brand by was inspired by Carson Serino’s wanderings around Iceland. The Wayfarer has Nicarauan binder and filler and is wrapped with Ecuador Corojo ’99. Be an Ash Hole by joining the Ash Holes as we share our thoughts on the burn, taste and aroma before we close up the show with a rating from each of our

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37:39

H. Upmann 175th Anniversary Cigar Review

The Ash Holes ·

2019/07/23

Anniversaries are usually worth celebrating and if you look back throughout cigar history many cigars that celebrated a milestone are often talked about as one of the best cigar of said line. This year, H. Upmann is celebrating their 175th Anniversary and while the cigar is still a few weeks away from retail The Ash Holes are #stackingdimes with this celebratory cigar made at the AJ Fernandez factory. We let you know if its a party worth attending… Be an Ash Hole by joining the Ash Holes as we share

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39:32

El Tallo Cigar Review

The Ash Holes ·

2019/07/16

Today, Oliver Nivaud reappears on The Ashholes. Oliver has been busy with United Cigar but stops in to have us sample El Tallo. El Tallo, translates as the stem. The cigar is true to its name given that the filler is comprised completely of stems. The cigar comes in a single size – 6x50. It has a Sumatran binder and Ecuadorian wrapper. As for the stems, they come from the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua and the USA. The cigar is produced at Jose Dominguez at the Tabacalera Magia Cubana factory. Be an

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