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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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40:27

Kristoff Shade Grown Review

The Ash Holes ·

2020/02/11

This week we welcome John Fazzi of Kristoff to the show as we fire up a cigar teleased at the 2019 IPCPR in Las Vegas. The Kristoff Shade Grown delivers Connecticut seed, shade grown in Honduras. The cigar with a closed foot at pigtail cap features a Dominican binder and fillers from Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic. Does Glen Case have another winner? Tune in as The Ash Holes share their opinions… We will also have The Victor Sinclair 55 Top 5 List and all the madness you come to expect from

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38:03

Rocky Patel Sungrown Maduro Review

The Ash Holes ·

2020/02/04

This week we fire up the Rocky Patel Sungrown Maduro which is made in Rocky Patel's boutique factory situated in Estelí, Nicaragua. The Sun Grown Maduro is a triple-capped, hand-bunched and hand-rolled cigar highlighted by a rich and oily Broadleaf wrapper. In 2016 it earned the #2 ranking in Cigar Aficionado’s Top 25 Cigars of the Year. The Ash Holes will be the judge if it was worthy of such a selection. We will also have The Victor Sinclair 55 Top 5 List and all the madness you come to expect

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37:31

Don Lino Africa Cigar Review

The Ash Holes ·

2020/01/28

The legendary Don Lino Africa has returned. Today we fire up a cigar long known as one of Nestor Miranda's favorites. The brand was born out of his love of travel to the African continent ands part of Miami Cigar & Company celebrating 30 years, the Africa sees the blend, boxes and and presentation return to its original form with the Don Lino Africa production being handled by Tabacalera AJ Fernandez. What do we think of the cigar that features a Habano 2000 wrapper from Ecuador, African Cameroon

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37:37

United Series Unidas Cigar Review

The Ash Holes ·

2020/01/21

This week we welcome Erik Wentworth from Hammer + Sickle cigars for his first visit, first visit in 2020 that is. One of our most frequent guests, because he’s an ashhole just like us. We fire up a cigar that was a collaboration project between United Cigars and Hammer + Sickle. The two began secret talks back in 2018, but they came to an abrupt halt when Eric Hanson, president of Hammer + Sickle Cigars passed away. Early in 2019 Executive Vice President Erik Wentworth reignited the secret meetings

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36:53

The Ashholes 2019 Cigar of the Year

The Ash Holes ·

2020/01/14

This week on The AshHoles join the party with our Cigar of the Year. We looked back at all the cigars we smoked on the show in 2019, and after looking at the ratings, we are set to unveil this cigar that brings the art of tobacco and cigars, full circle. Tune in as Matt Tabacco, Ed Sullivan and Aaron Noonan tell you what the 2019 Cigar of the Year is.. 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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37:41

Nestor Miranda Special Selection Cigar Review

The Ash Holes ·

2020/01/07

It’s that time of year where everyone is offering their top list of cigars. This week we smoke The Cigar Authority's Cigar of the Year who is the originator dating back to 1982. We light up the Nestor Miranda Special Selection Toro which measure 5.5 x 54. We do all this in preparation for our cigar of the year. What will it be? Will we offer any hints into what it could be? Our announcement is one week away. We will also have The Victor Sinclair 55 Top 5 List and all the madness you come to expect

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34:24

Davidoff Royal Release Review

The Ash Holes ·

2019/12/31

We bring 2019 to a close with the most expensive cigar we have ever smoked on the show, the Davidoff Royal Release. Measuring at 5.5 x 55 the cigar is said to be crafted by either of Davidoff’s most experienced Master Rollers. It features a proprietary wrapper called Aromatica, Ecuador Habano binder and a five-varietal blend of Dominican tobacco aged eight years. We will let you know if this $80 cigar is worth the cost of admission. We will also have The Victor Sinclair 55 Top 5 List and all the

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36:23

Julius Caesar 1895 Review

The Ash Holes ·

2019/12/24

Every AshHole in Cigarville loved Christmas a lot. But The Grinch who lived just outside of Cigarville did not. It could be, perhaps because his lighter was empty or it could be he just didn’t smoke the right cigar. Today on The AshHoles, we attempt to grow the Grinch’s heart with a Julius Caesar 1895. Will this be the magical cigar, or does it deserve to be tossed on the Yule log. It’s Christmas Eve on the Ashholes and we fire up the Diamond Crown Lounge Exclusive that measures 5 x 52. We will

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32:35

Diamond Crown Maximus Cigar Review

The Ash Holes ·

2019/12/17

Stanford Newman wanted to create a hearty complement to the wildly successful Diamond Crown line. To accomplish this, he enlisted the help of two legendary cigar families, the Fuentes and Olivas. After years of collaboration, for the company’s 110th anniversary, J.C. Newman launched a full-flavored, bold cigar that could only be created by these three cigar masterminds, the Diamond Crown MAXIMUS. The cigar made at the Fuente factory in the Dominican Republic features Ecuadorian El Bajo Sungrown

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38:01

Perdomo ESV Sungrown Review

The Ash Holes ·

2019/12/10

This week on The AshHoles we cut, light, and review the Perdomo ESV Sungrown. The Perdomo Estate Selection Vintage Limited Edition Box-Pressed is a hand-crafted cigar that utilizes the top 5% of the Perdomo family’s estate grown tobaccos from the prestigious Fina Natalie in Esteli, Nicaragua. 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 Studio 21 Podcast Cafe high above Two Guys Smoke Shop in

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37:30

Single Cask Nation by Aganorsa Leaf Review

The Ash Holes ·

2019/12/03

This week we smoke on the show a cigar that was exclusive to 2GuysCigars.com. It’s a collaboration between Single Cask Nation and Aganorsa Leaf and we tell you all about this cigar that was aged in Rye casks. It comes in 10 count boxes and was limited to 200 boxes. We will let you know how you can get these as only a handful remain. 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 Studio 21 Podcast

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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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