A Christmas Vodka Martini for your holiday cigar pairing
Our co-host Sarah Saunders from WICC teamed up with sister of the leaf Pandora from Pandora’s Cigar box and created an exclusive pairing for the holiday season.
Rafael Nodal joins Light ‘em Up
We talked about orchestrating finest tobaccos, even though often in small quantity and limited batches, where Rafael Nodal strives for perfection in his creations, which are consistently earning the highest accolades.
Skip Martin joins Light ‘em Up
RoMa Craft Tobac is a thriving cigar powerhouse with a laser-sharp focus, purpose and vision. Founded in 2012 by Skip Martin & Mike Rosales (hence the name Ro + Ma), the company has become a benchmark for outstanding cigar experiences.
Ernesto Padilla joins Light ‘em Up
We discussed Ernesto's journey with premium cigars, the Padilla 88th Anniverario, made at AJ Fernandez's factory in Nicaragua, as well as the new Padilla Finest Hour blends, the new Padillacigars.com website, and the opening of several new markets in Europe.
Manuel Inoa joins Light ‘em Up
La Aurora’s master blender, Manuel Inoa, has been crafting memorable cigars for the past 35 years. For the industrial engineer, who worked alongside Benji Menendez at General Cigar Co.'s factory in Santiago's first free trade zone, cigars have become his calling.
Michael Herklots joins Light ‘em Up
The quintessential New York gentleman, Michael Herklots has become a most respected figure of the premium cigar world. Whether in his most recent role as vice president of Nat Sherman - responsible for creating and maintaining the company’s portfolio of premium cigars, as well as overseeing Nat Sherman International’s flagship Townhouse retail store in New York City - or during his time with Davidoff of Geneva: Herklots firmly established himself in the industry.
Matt Booth joins Light ‘em Up
Matt Booth founded the Room101 Brand in 2003 with the idea that a lifestyle collection, reminiscent of those offered by luxury brand houses of the last century, could flourish in today’s market with a current design direction and product offering.
Alex Cigar Dandy joins Light ‘em Up
The gentleman of cigars, former bar professional, Habanos sommelier and General Manager of La Casa del Habano in Belgrad: Alex Stipcic a.k.a. Alex Cigar Dandy joined us live for an exceptional show.
Erica & Amy from TLE join Light ‘em Up
Erica & Amy and their exceptional cigar podcast have become a most invigorating wave of fresh air, swirling and swivelling around the industry, while constantly growing their audience and taking the premium cigar world by storm
Eric Piras joins Light ‘em Up
Besides being the founder of Cigraal Ltd, a company specialized in the distribution, marketing and promotion of ‘boutique’ cigar brands in the Asia Pacific market, Eric and his team operate Bertie Cigar Lounge in the heart of Hong Kong.
Pete Johnson joins Light ‘em Up
Without Pete’s fresh style of branding, as well as his award-winning cigars, the cigar industry wouldn’t be the same today. We boost the bass together with Pete at the Light ‘em Up Lounge, and tune in to the unique sound of Tatuaje Cigars.
Jeremiah Meerapfel joins Light ‘em Up
Jeremiah Meerapfel shares his family’s story, as well as amazing insights about Cameroon tobacco and the art of growing one of the finest crops in the world.
Carlito Fuente joins Light ‘em Up
Carlito Fuente shares what makes the work of his family stand out, and many more insightful stories.