When Cuban Cigars Were King—Then What? | Jeremiah Meerapfel | Meerapfel Cigar | Box Press Ep. 132 Boveda 2026-09-26 | When Cuban Cigars Were King—Then What? | Jeremiah Meerapfel | Meerapfel Cigar | Box Press Ep. 132
Kareem Fort unites and strengthens his community. Boveda 2023-08-31 | Kareem Fort unites and strengthens his community by working with other black creators in his new cigar documentary, Smoke Big. #sistersoftheleaf held it down! Women of color in this male-dominated world of cigars are here to stay. Sisters, can we give you a light?#BOTL#SOTL🔥💪🏿#shorts #power #cigars #BIPOC Check out this video for more! youtu.be/PoeynB2SpQc @smokebigfilm
LA Black Cigar Culture | Smoke Big Documentary | Kareem Fort | Box Press Ep. 101 Boveda 2023-08-30 | Watch the Smoke Big Documentary Trailer here: youtu.be/i8eI3Xq16uU Cigars are the equalizer that bring people together. Lord knows we need more of that right now. Smoke Big, created by Kareem Fort, is an independent film about the Black cigar culture in LA. Kareem captures short stories about cigar experiences to shine a realistic light on cigars in the Black community. Two of Boveda's founders, CEO Sean Knutsen and SVP Tim Swail were interviewed for the film. They explain how to protect the flavor and character of cigars by storing them at the proper humidity level with Boveda. smokebigfilm.comWhat is Boveda? Cigar makers protect the flavor and character of their hand-rolled cigars with Boveda, that brown 2-way humidity pack that you find in a cigar box. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor from every cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Age and store premium cigars with Boveda in your humidor.Sign up for Boveda email updates: https://hubs.la/Q01BLsBF0Facebook: facebook.com/bovedausa Twitter: twitter.com/bovedainc Instagram: instagram.com/bovedainc00:00 Don't risk your cigars 00:30 Box Press intro00:44 Introducing Kareem Fort, creative director of Smoke Big, a cigar documentary01:23 People think LA doesn't have a cigar culture02:05 Documentary educates cigars novices and focuses on the West Coast people behind cigars03:28 LA premiere of cigar documentary: August 30, 202303:58 Future showings of cigar doc at cigar lounges across the country04:32 Started off by creating Beyond the Smoke, web series of cigar conversations05:39 The first cigar film to address cigars and the Black culture08:03 Boveda amplifies other people's passions, like cigars08:35 Boveda is in Smoke Big cigar documentary
Smoke Big Documentary Premieres August 30, 2023 Boveda 2023-08-28 | Kareem Fort is changing the game by representing black cigar smokers in his new independent film. #SmokeBig premieres August 30, to a SOLD OUT red carpet show in Inglewood. Comment below if Kareem should bring his flick to a city near you.#history #BIPOCFollow @smokebigdoc on YouTube and Insta for more cigar content!
Smoke Big Documentary Director Kareem Fort says “Cigars act as an equalizer.” Boveda 2023-08-28 | POC are making their own way in the cigar world, and Kareem is helping open that door. Sitting down for an hour to smoke a cigar with those around you firmly roots you in the moment. #SmokeBig is about conversation, friendship, networking and enjoyment over a smooth smoke. 🐐🤎#shorts #power #cigars #BIPOC Check out this video for more! youtu.be/PoeynB2SpQc @smokebigfilm
Carlito Fuente Junior’s take on Bovedas role in the cigar industry. Boveda 2023-08-25 | Boveda’s G.O.A.T. status solidified by early adopter cigar innovator Carlito Fuente Jr. 🐐.View the full episode: youtu.be/W4YL8hM4d3o@ArturoFuente1912 @carlitofuentejr @arturofuentecigars#shorts #arturofuente #luxurylifestyle #cigarlife #bovedainc #fuentecigars
Hustle Recognized Hustle | Carlito Fuente Jr. + Boveda Founders | Box Press Ep. 100 Boveda 2023-08-25 | 100th Box Press episode! Cigar revolutionaries! Arturo Fuente CEO, Carlito Fuente Jr. & Boveda founders Sean Knutsen & Tim Swail talk premium cigar care and why humidity has everything to do with it. OpusX creator, Carlito is one of the most respected figures in the cigar industry. This third generation cigar maker was an early adopter of Boveda and its 2-way humidity control that protects premium cigars. His company supports the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation, which gives children in the Dominican Republic education, health care, and other necessities. Boveda CEO, Sean Knutsen; SVP, Tim Swail; and Strategic Relations Manager, Drew Emmer interviewed Carlito at PCA 2023.What is Boveda? Cigar makers like Carlito Fuente protect the flavor and character of their hand-rolled cigars with Boveda, that brown 2-way humidity pack that you find in a cigar box. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor from every cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Age and store premium cigars with Boveda in your humidor.Learn more about the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation here: cf-cf.orgSign up for Boveda email updates: https://hubs.la/Q01BLsBF0Facebook: facebook.com/bovedausa Twitter: twitter.com/bovedainc Instagram: instagram.com/bovedainc00:00 Cold open00:42 Introducing Carlito Fuente Jr. 02:03 Humidity fluctuation has an enormous effect on the enjoyment of a cigar03:06 Different cigars age differently04:06 There was no uniform humidity control for cigars before Boveda05:55 Fuente has been boxing cigars with Boveda since the early 2000s06:28 Boveda is the greatest product to ever enter the world of cigars07:32 Fuente revolutionizes cigar molds11:15 If you do what you say you do, this is going to revolutionize the industry.12:41 Properly age cigars with Boveda to preserve essential oils that give you aromas and flavors13:25 Cigar Family Charitable Foundation betters D.R. cigar community 14:59 No running water, no electricity, no schools
Carlito Fuente Jr. expresses his confidence in Bovedas 2-way humidity solution to his father. Boveda 2023-08-24 | Family legacy runs deep for Carlito Fuente Jr. Innovation keeps them ahead in the cigar game. As Carlito's father, Carlos Fuente Sr. said, "We don't hurry things; we just do things the way they are supposed to be done.View the full episode: youtu.be/W4YL8hM4d3o@ArturoFuente1912#shorts #arturofuente #luxurylifestyle #cigarlife #bovedainc #fuentecigars
Carlito Fuente on his secret to getting the most flavor and rich aroma from every cigar. Boveda 2023-08-24 | Maker of OpusX Carlito Fuente found the holy grail to getting the most flavor and rich aroma from every cigar.View the full episode: youtu.be/W4YL8hM4d3o@ArturoFuente1912#shorts #arturofuente #luxurylifestyle #cigarlife #bovedainc #fuentecigars
Gold bar or luxury cigar? Conviction by Rocky Patel. Boveda 2023-08-24 | When you light it, there has to be 24 karat magic in the air. 🔥View the full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=LRu86amisXo@RockyPatelPremiumCigars#shorts #rockypatelcigars #luxurylifestyle #cigarlife #bovedainc
Rocky Patel on his new release, Dark Star. Boveda 2023-08-22 | Like the old Cubans of the past, says Rocky Patel of his new release, Dark Star. Almond on your palate with lingering sweetness. The filler tobacco is grown in Honduras with seed from Paraguay. 4 sizes, each under 15 bucks 🤯.View the full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=LRu86amisXo@RockyPatelPremiumCigars#shorts #rockypatelcigars #luxurylifestyle #cigarlife #bovedainc
Humidity has such an impact on the flavor of cigars. Boveda 2023-08-22 | Straight from Rocky Patel: Humidity has such an impact on the flavor of cigars. 💧The right humidity is guaranteed when you age and store cigars with Boveda. What’s your latest reading?View the full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=LRu86amisXo@RockyPatelPremiumCigars#shorts #rockypatelcigars #luxurylifestyle #cigarlife #bovedainc
Head-to-head takedown! Rocky Patel and José Oliva. Boveda 2023-08-18 | Tag a whop on the head to your smoking buddy! View the full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=LRu86amisXo@RockyPatelPremiumCigars#shorts #rockypatelcigars #luxurylifestyle #cigarlife #bovedainc
Hit Me, Baby, One More Time! Conviction & Dark Star Cigars | Rocky Patel | Box Press Ep. 99 Boveda 2023-08-18 | Stay tuned for the big take down! Rocky Patel got way more than he bargained for while debuting his new cigars, Conviction and Dark Star to Boveda's founders, Sean Knutsen and Tim Swail and company sensei, Drew Emmer. Rocky explains why he uses Boveda to preserve the flavor and character of his cigars. Just to clarify, Boveda was indeed developed in Minnesota, the land of sky blue water, but here's what the 2-way humidity pack actually contains: Purified water, natural salts and odorless food grade thickener, commonly used in salad dressing. What is Boveda? Cigar makers like Rocky Patel protect the flavor and character of their hand-rolled cigars with Boveda, that brown 2-way humidity pack that you find in a cigar box. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor from every cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Age and store premium cigars with Boveda in your humidor.Sign up for Boveda email updates: https://hubs.la/Q01BLsBF0Facebook: facebook.com/bovedausa Twitter: twitter.com/bovedainc Instagram: instagram.com/bovedainc00:00 Cold open00:13 What's Rocky Patel 's new cigar Conviction like?00:52 For My Humidor poster of José Oliva hits Rocky Patel! 01:33 What's the flavor profile of the new Conviction cigar?01:51 The Rocky Patel Dark Star cigar is an affordable luxury02:02 What cigar is like a classic Cuban cigar?03:26 Rocky Patel uses Boveda in his humidors and cigar boxes04:07 Why humidity affects a cigar's taste
Rocky Patel Releases Luxury Cigar, The Conviction Boveda 2023-08-17 | Only 5,000 boxes made. Who ordered the caramel, coffee, espresso, chocolate Conviction? Um, everyone?! Tag the biggest RP fan you know. View the full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=LRu86amisXo@RockyPatelPremiumCigars#shorts #rockypatelcigars #luxurylifestyle #cigarlife #bovedainc
I Won a Starring Spot on this Cigar Podcast! | Nico Sanders | Box Press Ep. 98 Boveda 2023-08-04 | Hear Fuente picks and a cheaper sleeper from Tampa Sweethearts Cigar Co. Winner, winner, chicken dinner! In a Premium Cigar Retailers Association auction, Nico Sanders was victorious in earning a guest role on Boveda's cigar podcast, Box Press. "Sharing cigars with people and learning more about them and their experiences is the greatest thing," the long-time cigar smoker told hosts Nate Beck and Rob Gagner.Nico, a lover of anything Fuente, heads up Community Housing Associates, Inc. Making homelessness brief is the group's goal. CHA has developed, managed, or leased housing for more than 900 individuals and families in Baltimore, Maryland. Residents receive services to support physical and mental health, employment, and daily living skills. Find out how you can help at CHA here: communityhousingassociates.orgWhat is Boveda? Cigar makers protect the flavor and character of their hand-rolled cigars with Boveda, that brown 2-way humidity pack that you find in a cigar box. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor from every cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Boveda Protects Your Premium Cigars. Guaranteed.Sign up for Boveda email updates: https://hubs.la/Q01BLsBF0Facebook: facebook.com/bovedausa Twitter: twitter.com/bovedainc Instagram: instagram.com/bovedainctheqg.comclubcarraway.com00:00 Cold open00:49 What was your first cigar?01:28 I tried to hate this cigar, but couldn't05:56 Shout out to Tampa Sweethearts Cigar Co.06:33 What's a good everyday cigar from Fuente 07:28 Benefits of membership in a private cigar lounge, like Quintessential Gentleman in Baltimore, Maryland, and Club Carraway in Minneapolis, Minnesota11:19 Relying solely on the kindness of strangers, like in "The Kindness Diaries"12:41 Winning a Box Press interview in the PCA auction16:04 Executive director of Community Housing Associates, which works to secure housing for unhomed people in Baltimore17:32 People need the basics—shelter, food and jobs24:16 Where's the safe space to talk about difficult stuff? 30:29 We can always do more. I always strive to be better than I was the day before.31:29 There's more to life than working 80-hour weeks33:27 Finding a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Organization
You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Boveda 2023-08-04 | You never get a second chance to make a first impression. So smoke like somebody's watching—good cigar, good manners.Watch the full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=J7rfqla14Jc&t#shorts #tampasweethearts #tampasweetheartscigars #arturofuente #arturofuentecigars #fuentecigars #yborcity #ybor #cigar #stogie #cigarlife @ArturoFuente1912
Tampa Sweethearts Cigars—Hidden Fuentes Gems Boveda 2023-08-03 | Less than 5 bucks a stick! Have you smoked 'em? Would you again?View the full episode here: youtu.be/J7rfqla14Jc@ArturoFuente1912 #shorts #shortsvideo #tampasweethearts #tampasweetheartscigars #arturofuente #arturofuentecigars #fuentecigars #yborcity #ybor #cigar #stogie #cigarlife
Bring Out the Adult Pipes | Tim Ozgener, Ozgener Family Cigars | Box Press Ep. 97 Boveda 2023-07-19 | Listen for the hilarious father-son story that taught Tim Ozgener the importance of knowing your customer via adult-themed pipes! Previously, Tim owned and ran CAO with his father Cano Aret Ozgener and his sister Aylin. After a 12-year hiatus, Tim found his way back to the cigar business. Learn from the exercises that helped him pinpoint where to go next and how to design a brand like Nike does. In 2022, Tim launched Ozgener Family Cigars, which are distributed by Crowned Heads. Interview by Rob Gagner. What is Boveda? Cigar makers protect the flavor and character of their hand-rolled cigars with Boveda, that brown 2-way humidity pack that you find in a cigar box. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor from every cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Boveda Protects Your Premium Cigars. Guaranteed.Sign up for Boveda email updates: https://hubs.la/Q01BLsBF0Facebook: facebook.com/bovedausa Twitter: twitter.com/bovedainc Instagram: instagram.com/bovedainc00:00 Cold open00:18 What made you launch a new cigar brand?04:37 Crowned Heads: If you ever want to get back into cigars, let us know04:53 How to build a brand like Nike 05:53 Where Christians and Muslims come together08:01 Opposing forces come together over cigars08:18 Meditate with a cigar11:55 What I learned from my father13:43 Celebration of Life or a funeral16:32 Bring out the p*rn* pipes18:54 Story behind Ozgener Family Limited Edition PI Synesthesia Cigars20:08 Starting OZ Arts Contemporary Arts Center @ozfamilycigars
PCA 2023 Thats a wrap! Boveda 2023-07-17 | #shorts #shortsfeed #arturofuente #blackworksstudio #RockyPatelPremiumCigars #FoundationCigars #espinosaCigars #lovelycigars #cigarbros #olivaCigars #PCA2023 #novaCigars #elieblue @RockyPatelPremiumCigars @ArturoFuente1912 @FoundationCigars @eliebleu4576
Tim Ozgener on Education and Reputation Boveda 2023-07-17 | View the entire episode here: youtu.be/_nEQgugnMzo#shorts #shortsfeed #ozgener #ozfamilycigars
Cano Ozgener and the WOW factor Boveda 2023-07-17 | View the entire episode here: youtu.be/_nEQgugnMzo#shorts #shortsfeed #ozgener #ozfamilycigars
To Hell with Flavor Profiles, Just Enjoy That Cigar | Illusiones Dion Giolito | Box Press Ep. 96 Boveda 2023-06-21 | Don't get mired in the flavors you're tasting in a cigar—or not tasting, for that matter. Just smoke a cigar to enjoy it, said Dion Giolito, founder of Illusione Cigars. This from the guy with an exacting palate and a rep for creative tobacco blending in cigars like the Singularé, Fume d'Amour, Ultra and Garagiste. Before making cigars, Giolito launched Fumare, a Nevada smoke shop specializing in rare and hard to find cigars. He still owns it, so when in Reno, check out Fumare for souvenir cigars. Interview by Rob Gagner. What is Boveda? Cigar makers protect the flavor and character of their hand-rolled cigars with Boveda, that brown 2-way humidity pack that you find in a cigar box. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor from every cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Boveda Protects Your Premium Cigars. Guaranteed.Sign up for Boveda email updates: https://hubs.la/Q01BLsBF0Facebook: facebook.com/bovedausa Twitter: twitter.com/bovedainc Instagram: instagram.com/bovedainc00:00 Cold open01:12 What's a cigar smoker's palate?04:54 What are Criollo cigars?06:37 How a cigar is like a PB&J sandwich08:06 Does the Cigar Aficionado Top 25 of the Year matter?13:30 From selling cigars in Reno to blending cigars14:06 Tobacco has a language and you have to listen to it16:26 How golf is good for your brain25:51 As a kid, your bike is your first taste of freedom28:58 Learned business and finance from his mom30:14 What cigar are Rob and Dion smoking? 36:45 What's the hardest part about blending a cigar?40:25 Cigar flavors mimic other flavors44:32 What cigar should you try next? Check out the Epernay Illusione cigar
The Egyptian Owl of Ramsses and Illusione Boveda 2023-06-19 | Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/9lSakuEy2iE#shorts #shortsvideo
Sweet = Good, Bitter = Bad. Instincts and Cigar Flavor Boveda 2023-06-19 | Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/9lSakuEy2iE#shorts
This Cigar Project Was Born the Day My Father Passed Away | Jeremiah Meerapfel | Box Press Ep. 95 Boveda 2023-05-26 | Get out your handkerchief! A cigar talk to share with your dad or other influential man in your life. In November 2003, Jeremiah Meerapfel's father Richard died suddenly of a heart attack. Richard was heralded with saving Cameroon/Central African wrapper tobacco from extinction in the early 1990s. Jeremiah and his brother Joshua carried on their father's work. In honor of their father, the Meerapfels launched a new cigar category of limited-production UberLuxury cigars. For the rest of us, if you've smoked a cigar with a Cameroon wrapper, Jeremiah has probably touched, farmed, cured, processed and shipped that tobacco. Cigar makers like Meerapfel protect the flavor and character of their hand-rolled cigars with Boveda. Boveda are those brown 2-way humidity packs that you find in cigar boxes. Cigar smokers use Boveda in humidors to make sure the cigars inside stay well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll get better flavor from a cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Boveda Protects Your Premium Cigars. Guaranteed.Sign up for Boveda email updates: https://hubs.la/Q01BLsBF0Facebook: facebook.com/bovedausa Twitter: twitter.com/bovedainc Instagram: instagram.com/bovedaincborsalino.com/de_en00:00 Cold open00:59 Wears the Borsalino hat worn by his father and grandfather01:50 Cameroon wrapper is the most challenging premium tobacco leaf to grow05:50 The trauma of the sudden death of a father08:04 Carrying on your father's legacy10:46 I know I could never fill my father's shoes17:34 Balancing fatherhood and family 21:19 Every day, make a difference in a positive way28:51 The first Meerapfel cigar released in 80 years30:17 The first sustainable cigar box in the world32:59 Cigars made from the oldest tobaccos34:35 Boveda integrated into UberLuxury cigar packaging40:12 "If you don't do it with passion, don't do it at all."
Jeremiah Meerapfel and the Legacy of the Meerapfel Name #shorts Boveda 2023-05-24 | View the Entire Episode Featuring Jeremiah Meerapfelyoutu.be/dC8LHj1lols#shorts
A Quick Tip on Cigar Etiquette Boveda 2023-05-12 | Watch the full video!Beginner Cigars for Newbies, Tips and Tricks | Box Press EP. 94youtu.be/tXIL7048FAE#shorts
Choosing a Cigar. Keep it Simple Boveda 2023-05-12 | Watch the full video!Beginner Cigars for Newbies, Tips and Tricks | Box Press EP. 94youtu.be/tXIL7048FAE#shorts
Beginner Cigars for Newbies, Tips and Tricks | Box Press 94 Boveda 2023-05-12 | How do you pick a cigar that's right for you, especially if you're new to cigar smoking? Learn the top things to know before you shop for cigars. Includes helpful questions what to say when the humidor manager asks, "May I help you." Hosted by Boveda's Nate Beck and Rob Gagner.Pick up a Boveda Humidor Bag to store those cigars you pick up at the smoke shop. A Boveda Humidor Bag makes a great first humidor, plus it's preloaded with a Boveda cigar humidity pack. Boveda preserves cigars by making sure they're well-humidified. If you don't store cigars with Boveda, cigars can be can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Boveda Protects Premium Cigars. Guaranteed.Sign up for Boveda email updates: https://hubs.la/Q01BLsBF0Facebook: facebook.com/bovedausa Twitter: twitter.com/bovedainc Instagram: instagram.com/bovedainc00:00 Cold open00:18 How to buy your first cigar00:41 Key flavors in cigars01:24 The foods you like are linked to cigars03:05 Best beginner cigar for under $1003:44 Focus on taste, not strength when you pick a cigar04:15 What size cigar is good for a new smoker?04:32 How to get rid of queasiness from a cigar?05:09 When do you take the band off of a cigar?06:34 How to put out a cigar07:58 Stick to major classic brands if you're new to cigars09:19 Looking for a cigar gift for Father's Day that he'll treasure? A personal cigar journal log book, such as Big Sally's Diary, Cigar Edition12:20 #1 thing to know to smoke good cigars
What Size Cigar Should I Choose? Boveda 2023-05-10 | Watch the full video!Beginner Cigars for Newbies, Tips and Tricks | Box Press EP. 94youtu.be/tXIL7048FAE#shorts #cigars #didyouknow
Who Wins? Henry Clay War Hawk vs. Montecristo Classic | Big Brother, Little Brother | Box Press 93 Boveda 2023-04-28 | Instead of chasing the next best boutique cigar, why not go back to the classics? Join Boveda's Rob Ganger and Nate Beck as they compare 2 sticks from Altadis U.S.A.—Henry Clay War Hawk is up against the Montecristo Classic. What’s the difference between these two cigars? Find out in this next round of "Big Brother Versus Little Brother," the cigar showdown of a budget-friendly cigar (War Hawk) and a celebratory cigar (Montecristo Classic). How can you preserve the cigars you bring cigars home from the smoke shop? Store cigars with Boveda in your humidor. Boveda makes humidity control packs for humidors. Our best seller is Boveda 72% RH for wood humidors. When you own a humidor, you need to make sure the cigars inside stay well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll get better flavor from a cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Boveda Protects Premium Cigars. Guaranteed.Sign up for Boveda email updates: https://hubs.la/Q01BLsBF0Facebook: facebook.com/bovedausa Twitter: twitter.com/bovedainc Instagram: instagram.com/bovedainc00:00 Cold open00:29 Preview: Hidden travel gems for smokers who love cigar history05:52 Let's get on with the cigar showdown, boys: Henry Clay War Hawk vs Montecristo Classic07:16 A good cigar for SEC football fans! (War Hawk/Auburn War Eagle)08:07 Shout-out to Stogies World Class Cigars exclusive Lonsdale cigar (The cigar vacation spot in Texas for Lancero lovers!)11:38 Looking for a milder, easygoing cigar with a soft retrohale?15:35 Which cigar has a bigger flavor with spice on the retrohale?16:11 What's a good cigar after a farm-to-table dinner?17:22 "What sorcery did they do to these brussels sprouts?" (If you're in Minneapolis, try The Bungalow Club! thebungalowclubmpls.com)20:15 Time to retire to the smoking room?21:10 What cigar is good to learn how to retrohale?23:30 What's a good beginner cigar?24:46 What cigar pairs with Scotch?28:01 What cigars should you recommend to first-timers?34:12 Which cigar should you smoke next, Montecristo Classic or Henry Clay War Hawk? 35:52 Keep forgetting to buy new humidor packs? Subscribe to get replacement Boveda packs delivered right to you every 3 months.
Caldwell Lost & Found Cigar Showdown: Big Brother, Little Brother | Box Press 92 Boveda 2023-04-21 | Which cigar punches way above its price point? Find out in this next round of "Big Brother Versus Little Brother" cigar showdown! Join Boveda's Rob Ganger and Nate Beck as they compare 4 sticks from Robert Caldwell. Lost & Found started as a line of "abandoned" cigars. Since those are now few and far between, Lost & Found now blends small-batch cigars from rare, aged tobaccos. Hence the name: Lost & Found. They should add Gone to that name because when you smoke a Lost & Found, you'd better consciously enjoy it, because you might never get it again. How can you save cigars for years and still have them taste good? When you're aging cigars long-term, store them with Boveda 65% RH in your humidor. Boveda makes humidity control packs for humidors. Our best seller is Boveda 72% RH for wood humidors. When you own a humidor, you need to make sure the cigars inside stay well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll get better flavor from a cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Boveda Protects Premium Cigars. Guaranteed.Sign up for Boveda email updates: https://hubs.la/Q01BLsBF0Facebook: facebook.com/bovedausa Twitter: twitter.com/bovedainc Instagram: instagram.com/bovedainc00:00 Cold open02:41 What the heck is 22 Minutes to Midnight cigar series?03:29 A Pepper Cream Soda cigar?07:13 Smoking 4 cigars at once—Caldwells are a great flavor combo!08:29 Are Blind Man's Bluff cigars box worthy?10:05 What should we do with Long Live the Queen Cameroon? Comment below or email Rob & Nate your cigar podcast idea to info@bovedainc.com12:11 Do you like one-off or standalone cigars?15:16 Can you tell a cheap cigar from an expensive cigar?17:15 Is aged tobacco always better?29:09 Are you a cigar hoarder? 29:55 What's a cigar "mooch-a-dor"?
Help! What should we do with Long Live the Queen? Leave your comments! | Box Press Ep. 92 Boveda 2023-04-21 | Caldwell Lost & Found Box Press Ep. 92Watch the Full Episode:youtube.com/watch?v=f36lQXaJTfM
Its Kind of Fitting. The Blind Mans Bluff Cigar | Box Press Ep. 92 Boveda 2023-04-20 | Caldwell Lost & Found Box Press Ep. 92Watch the Full Episode:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f36lQ...
Enjoying Latakia Pipe Tobacco On Its Own | Box Press 92 Boveda 2023-04-20 | Caldwell Lost & Found Box Press Ep. 92Watch the Full Episode:youtube.com/watch?v=f36lQXaJTfM#shorts
Rob gets on the guest list for Nirkas wedding | Box Press Ep. 91 Boveda 2023-04-18 | Watch the full episode: youtu.be/kITEX7LTERA#shorts
Nirka Reyes, Coming up in the Company | Box Press Ep. 91 Boveda 2023-04-18 | Watch the full episode: youtu.be/kITEX7LTERA#shorts
The One Where Rob Is a Wedding Crasher | Nirka Reyes - De Los Reyes Cigars | Box Press Ep. 91 Boveda 2023-04-14 | "We don't make cigars, we make reasons to enjoy life," said Nirka Reyes, president of De Los Reyes, a cigar factory in the Dominican Republic. De Los Reyes is home to the Saga line of cigars and a portfolio of third-party brands. Nirka was also a pandemic bride who's planning a fifth anniversary reception to celebrate the big event that never was. Hear how Box Press host, Rob Gagner weasels his way on the guest list.What should be inside your humidor: good cigars and Boveda. Boveda are those brown 2-way humidity packs you put in a humidor to preserve cigars. When you own a humidor, you need to make sure the cigars inside stay well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll get better flavor from a cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Perfectly aged cigars. Guaranteed.Sign up for Boveda email updates: https://hubs.la/Q01BLsBF0Facebook: facebook.com/bovedausa Twitter: twitter.com/bovedainc Instagram: instagram.com/bovedainc00:00 Cold open03:19 Is it true that you marry someone who's like one of your parents?04:42 How do you get cigar ash out of your computer keyboard?10:50 Getting politicians together over cigars12:53 What's surprised you most about your first year of marriage?18:03 When life throws you a curve, ask yourself "What am I learning?"19:28 "Servant Leadership" is the only leadership book I recommend21:02 De Los Reyes slashed cigar production from 14 million to 2 million cigars30:59 What goes into making one good cigar32:06 Something about Karl Malone you don't know35:47 Dominican cigar makers' camaraderie37:23 How did you get your job working in cigars?42:06 We don't make cigars, we make reasons to enjoy life45:30 Cigar meme of the day: An ordinary day can become extraordinary with the right cigar48:01 Ideal cigar gift for a bookworm who loves cigars—Saga Short Tales
Cigars for Firefighters & Us, Too | Aric Bey, Black Star Line Cigars | Box Press Ep. 90 Boveda 2023-04-07 | Good burn. Great taste. Just what you'd expect from a retired Chicago firefighter turned cigar maker. Aric Bey is a model on how to pivot if early retirement derails your career. The Black boutique cigar brand founder sits down with Boveda's Rob Gagner to talk about the Black Star Line Cigars' blends. The brand name is a fist up to civil rights leader, Marcus Garvey. You might remember that Black Star Line and Epic Cigars teamed up on the Black History Month Cigar, a limited-edition scholarship cigar for Privada Cigar Club. Learn how to round out your cigar palate and pair cigars and spirits from the BIPOC cigar brand owner. About Boveda for Cigars: Boveda are those brown 2-way humidity packs you put in a humidor to preserve cigars. When you own a humidor, you need to make sure the cigars inside stay well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll get better flavor from a cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Perfectly aged cigars. Guaranteed.Sign up for Boveda email updates: https://hubs.la/Q01BLsBF0Facebook: facebook.com/bovedausa Twitter: twitter.com/bovedainc Instagram: instagram.com/bovedainc00:00 Cold open01:28 Black Star Line Cigars and Marcus Garvey, leader of the Pan-Africanism movement03:15 Retired firefighter cigar brand06:17 Everybody wants to go home—the mission of a firefighter07:05 Who are you after early retirement?11:03 Get a degree that will earn you more money17:04 Saving lives with a cigar20:58 Growing a boutique cigar brand22:39 Whiskey pairing for the Black Star Line El Milagro Corojo23:44 Pairing cigars with spirits24:10 A good gin that goes with cigars26:00 How to build your cigar palate27:48 How to taste cigar flavor better33:00 What does the number mean after a tobacco name?38:29 What Black Star Line Cigars to try
Aric Bey Firefighting in Chicago | Box Press Ep. 90 Boveda 2023-04-06 | Watch the full episode | Box Press Ep. 90#shortsyoutu.be/ZH7HZPKx2R8
Fuente Cigar Showdown—Its All About the Retrohale | Box Press Ep. 89 Boveda 2023-03-31 | Is one cigar worth twice as much as another in the same cigar brand? It's a "Big Brother Versus Little Brother" showdown! Join Boveda's Rob Ganger and Nate Beck as they compare 2 sticks from Arturo Fuente. And hear how to correctly pronounce Boveda. About Boveda for Cigars: Boveda are those brown 2-way humidity packs you put in a humidor to preserve cigars. When you own a humidor, you need to make sure the cigars inside stay well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll get better flavor from a cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Perfectly aged cigars. Guaranteed.Sign up for Boveda email updates: https://hubs.la/Q01BLsBF0Facebook: facebook.com/bovedausa Twitter: twitter.com/bovedainc Instagram: instagram.com/bovedainc00:00 Cold open00:24 Blue Bloods star, Tom Selleck smokes Fuente Cigars02:53 Save & Subscribe on Bovedainc.com to GET 10% OFF BOVEDA + FREE SHIPPING + AUTO REPLACEMENTS03:11 How do you pronounce Boveda for cigars? (And what does Boveda mean?)08:07 Comparing price points of Don Carlos Presidente VS 85808:52 Comparing retrohales of Don Carlos Presidente VS 85810:48 Are you a cigar smoker who doesn’t like a Cameroon wrapper?12:27 Do you like a large ring gauge cigar?15:14 What sparkling water is good with cigars?
#NAILEDIT | Fuente Cigar Showdown, Box Press Ep. 89 Boveda 2023-03-30 | Watch the full episode Fuente Cigar Showdown—It's All About the Retrohale | Box Press Ep. 89youtu.be/5J1QKPxQafg#shorts
Tom Selleck? | Fuente Cigar Showdown, Box Press Ep. 89 Boveda 2023-03-30 | Watch the full episode Fuente Cigar Showdown—It's All About the Retrohale | Box Press Ep. 89youtu.be/5J1QKPxQafg#shorts
Meeting Henk | Heiko Peorz | Box Press Ep.88 Boveda 2023-03-24 | #shorts View the entire episode here: youtube.com/watch?v=xCq0ST9b5Ps
Humble Beginnings | Heiko Peorz | Box Press Ep.88 Boveda 2023-03-24 | #shorts View the entire episode here: youtube.com/watch?v=xCq0ST9b5Ps
A Suitcase with a Built-In Humidor?! | Heiko Peorz - Henk | Box Press Ep. 88 Boveda 2023-03-24 | Wheels of a suitcase that can charge your devices? Luggage for a cigar smoker? Diamond detailing? A carry-on to match your lipstick color? Peek into the world of how the rich and famous travel with Heiko Poerz, the founder of bespoke luggage company HENK. For the rest of us—enjoy the affordable luxury of a HENK cigar.The first vitola was christened on a private island ringed by white sandy beaches and coral reefs, no less. Definitely a well-lived cigar life! Boveda's Rob Gagner interviewed Heiko Peorz at PCA 2022. HENK travel humidors feature Boveda to keep cigars well-humidified. About Boveda for Cigars: Perfectly aged cigars. Guaranteed. Use Boveda 2-way humidity packs in a humidor to preserve premium cigars. When you own a humidor, you need to make sure the cigars inside stay well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll get the best flavor from every cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Sign up for Boveda email updates: https://hubs.la/Q01BLsBF0Facebook: facebook.com/bovedausa Twitter: twitter.com/bovedainc Instagram: instagram.com/bovedainc00:00 Cold open03:12 Traditional tattoo inspired cigar logo08:33 How did you get started building bespoke luggage?11:33 Working with the designer of Apple Macintosh computer12:30 Everybody wants to be a CEO—but nobody is a doer13:27 You won't believe what he was doing before this15:06 Delivers his suitcases in person to the rich and famous19:34 A roller bag whose wheels charge your phone and other devices 23:16 A suitcase with an integrated cigar humidor and minibar24:26 What is the most unique request for HENK luggage?27:56 If you buy cheap, you always buy twice30:33 Compact travel humidors that carry a lot of cigars34:04 An affordable hands-free travel humidor where cigars don't bounce around37:38 Hands-free travel humidor with everything a cigar smoker needs39:09 SWAT travel humidor—the Boveda pack kept cigars fresh for 9 months!51:19 Company with clean energy and manufacturing practices
Rolling Luggage Charger | Heiko Peorz | Box Press Ep.88 Boveda 2023-03-23 | #shorts View the entire episode here: youtube.com/watch?v=xCq0ST9b5Ps
SWAT | Heiko Peorz | Box Press Ep.88 Boveda 2023-03-23 | #shorts View the entire episode here: youtube.com/watch?v=xCq0ST9b5Ps
Travel Humidors | Heiko Peorz | Box Press Ep.88 Boveda 2023-03-23 | #shorts View the entire episode here: youtube.com/watch?v=xCq0ST9b5Ps
Cigars Good for Mental Health? Cigar Writer, Nick Hammond | Box Press Ep.87 Boveda 2023-03-17 | This episode gets real—men open up about mental health, fatherhood and self-imposed expectations. So, does cigar smoking help you cope with what life throws at you? Solo, cigar time is meditative. Surrounded by friends (or soon-to-be friends at the lounge), cigars create connection that's so lacking in today's frenetic world. And what a connection was made winter camping in Northern Minnesota. (Yes, that's a thing!)! Seeking fodder for his latest book, Nick Hammond, award-winning author of Around the World in 80 Cigars – The Travels of an Epicure, journeyed with Box Press cigar podcast hosts, Rob Gagner and Nick Beck. It ended with a trip to the ER. But the rest of THAT story will be featured in Nick's sequel Around The World in 80 Cigars: There and Back Again, which is slated for publication later in 2023.About Boveda for Cigars: Perfectly aged cigars. Guaranteed. Use Boveda 2-way humidity packs in a humidor to preserve premium cigars. When you own a humidor, you need to make sure the cigars inside stay well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll get the best flavor from every cigar. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Sign up for Boveda email updates: https://hubs.la/Q01BLsBF0Facebook: facebook.com/bovedausa Twitter: twitter.com/bovedainc Instagram: instagram.com/bovedaincConnect with Nick Hammond, visit nick-hammond.com Sign up to be notified for release of the sequel: aroundtheworldin80cigars.comCheck out Foy Vance's music here: youtube.com/@foyvancemusic00:00 Cold open02:31 Winter camping in Minnesota07:29 Nick ended up in the hospital10:42 Another cigar book? Do we really need that?13:31 Audio excerpt of Around the World in 80 Cigars – The Travels of an Epicure21:01 Each cigar punctuates a memory in life21:55 How men struggle with mental health26:14 Worlds collide over musician Foy Vance34:21 How to be the best dad you can be35:34 Book recommendation: Love Does: Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World by Bob Goff37:25 In life, don't just talk, just do46:57 Is there a gin that's good with cigars?50:13 Gin and cigar pairings
