Box Press

Boveda Inc.

There is a story inside every smoke shop, with every cigar and with every person. Come be a part of the cigar lifestyle at Boveda. This is Box Press.

  1. 7 MAY

    Enrique Seijas (Matilde Cigars) | Live From PCA 2026

    Limited Exposure Series: Enrique introduces The Matilde Limited Exposure series, a concept designed to offer exclusive, limited-production blends without being limited in time. Each release, numbered sequentially, utilizes different color themes inspired by nature and tropical fauna, such as the Number 1 (Red Orchid), Number 2 (Lilac), and the latest, Number 3 (Green Cotorra). The Number 3 blend is a 50/50 combination of Dominican and Nicaraguan tobacco, a departure from their traditional 80/20 Dominican-focused blends. Legacy and Homage: Enrique discusses the "Par Jose Seijas" cigar, created to honor and thank his father, Jose Seijas, a renowned figure in the tobacco industry. The brand supports the Parkinson's Foundation in the Dominican Republic, as Jose suffered from Parkinson's disease. Rebranding and New Directions: Enrique is rebranding and relaunching the "Seijas" family brand, which he successfully reacquired after his father's passing. This new stage involves the establishment of the "Pineapple Cigar Factory," a small-scale facility named for a term his mother used to describe their tight-knit family unit. Industry Collaboration: The conversation emphasizes the importance of community and loyalty within the cigar industry, celebrating the contributions of everyone from growers to designers. Enrique shares his personal journey and the balance he maintains between his family in Santo Domingo and his work in Santiago. Future Outlook: Enrique looks forward to involving his own children in the family business, hoping to pass down the same passion he developed while growing up in the factory.

    50 min
  2. 7 MAY

    Robert Caldwell (Caldwell Cigars) & Matt Booth (Room 101) | Live From PCA 2026

    Meeting and Relationship: Robert Caldwell and Matt Booth have known each other for approximately 14–15 years, having first met in Honduras. They describe their friendship as intimate and non-traditional, noting that they have traveled together and met in various cities like Paris and Los Angeles outside of the cigar industry. The "Room 101" Name and Brand Philosophy: Matt Booth explains that the name "Room 101" is a nod to George Orwell’s 1984. He views the brand as a champion for the creative spirit and individual expression against the pressures of conformity. Booth launched Room 101 in 2003 with hand built jewelry and fashion before expanding into cigars. Industry Perspectives: Both speakers acknowledge their roles in the cigar industry while noting that they are both independent spirits. They discuss the industry's shift in perception regarding 60-ring gauge cigars, noting that while once considered "big" and less expensive, they are now normalized and demand premium pricing. Both highlight the importance of their respective factory partners—such as William Ventura in the Dominican Republic—in maintaining quality and consistency in their blends. Creative Processes and Lifestyle: The speakers discuss their personal interests, including Booth's jewelry making and his background in the Marine Corps. Caldwell and Booth reflect on their personal lives, including traveling with their families and their preference for living active, non-traditional lifestyles. Future Outlook and Collaboration: Both have sold their companies—Caldwell to an undisclosed buyer and Room 101 to Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG)—but continue to consult and blend for their brands. They express a continued passion for blending, with Booth mentioning he has a "hopper" full of potential future blends.

    1 h 13 min
  3. 27 FEB

    About that Maduro… | Crowned Heads + Oz Family Cigars | Box Press Ep. 144

    You’ll laugh your ash off as 2 superstars from Nashville cigar companies join the Boveda cigar podcast. #LoveYourCigars Episode features: Jon Huber, Crowned Heads and Tim Ozgener, Oz Family Cigars Both boutique cigar brands share a heritage over CAO, the cigar company founded by the late Cano Aret Ozgener in Nashville in the 1990s. (Cano was Tim’s father.) Oz Family Cigars of today upholds the family's craft with Turkish-named blends, such as Firsat and Karatoba. Crowned Heads specializes in small-batch blends, such as Four Kicks and Jericho Hill. Interview by Boveda’s Box Press Hosts Nate Beck and JP Awad. What is Boveda? Boveda patented 2-way humidity control for storing premium cigars. Aging cigars with Boveda is the easiest and most effective way to preserve their quality, flavors, aroma, and integrity. By maintaining the ideal humidity, Boveda prevents mildew in a cigar humidor while also protecting cigars from drying out. With Boveda in your cigar humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor and a perfect smoke from every cigar. Looking for the best cigar humidor? Check out the only humidor built to work with Boveda packs, the Boveda Humidor. The Boveda Humidor reimagines traditional cigar care. It’s simple. No guesswork. No maintenance. No humidity problems. Your only task is to enjoy. Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Box Press by Boveda 00:50 Cigar legends & stories 04:08 How Boveda got started 05:17 Boveda makes Viva for cannabis curing and storage 09:36 History of Crowned Heads cigars 15:00 History of OZ Family Cigars 32:01 What cigars are smokers liking right now 38:35 Why foodies should try cigars 42:57 Steps of making a good cigar 44:37 What not to do in retirement 47:12 Funny story: bring out the "ADULT" pipes 49:34 Funny story: Timmy stuck in kindergarten 01:03:33 Humidity for cigars in dry climates 01:05:25 Find a mentor 01:07:35 What will be your legacy?

    1 h 15 min

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