The Cigar Soldier

The Cigar Soldier

Released every other Wednesday, The Cigar Soldier is a podcast exploring all things cigars and the culture around them. Here you'll find thoughtful conversations, and a grounded, analytical approach to the cigar world and beyond.

Episodes

  1. May 27

    Episode 7: Padron 90th (Natural)

    On this episode, we take a more laid-back approach as we dive into the Padron 90th, discuss a couple brand highlights from PCA, the UK generational Tobacco ban, summer rotation for cigars, and plenty more along the way! Email: thecigarsoldier@gmail.com instagram: thecigarsoldier

    57 min

  2. May 14

    Episode 6: House Blends | Gris Gris Lonsdale

    On this episode, we take a more laid-back approach as we dive into house blend cigars, discuss the importance of recognizing biases throughout our cigar journey, talk about the best weather for enjoying a cigar, the connection between golf and cigars, and plenty more along the way! Email: thecigarsoldier@gmail.com instagram: thecigarsoldier La Cigar Collective: https://lacigarcollective.com/

    1h 2m

  3. Apr 29

    Episode 5: Cigars Across Borders Part 3 | Davidoff Millenium Robusto & The Future of the U.S. Market

    In Part 3 of Cigars Across Borders, we break down how changes in the UK market will affect the American market. This episode closes out everything we discussed on Parts 1 and 2, where we showed how the gap between Cuban and Non-Cuban medium body blends closed and how missteps in strategy have put New World brands in a position to thrive.

    53 min

  4. Apr 15

    Episode 4: Cigar Culture | Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Concerto in Maestro

    Cigar culture didn’t disappear, it relocated… and now it’s coming back.In this episode, we break down how cigars moved from lounges to the algorithm, shifting access, influence, and power along the way. And why the best lounges are winning again by focusing on something the internet can’t replace: experience. Instagram: @thecigarsoldier Email: thecigarsoldierpod@gmail.com

    1h 5m

  5. Apr 1

    Episode 3: Cigars Across Borders Part 2 | Warped La Colmena No. 44 & The U.K. Market

    Cuban Cigars dominated Europe for decades. That’s no longer a given. In Part 2 of Cigars Across Borders, we break down how missteps in consistency, pricing, and supply have created an opening in the UK market, and how New World brands are ready to take it. This episode builds on Part 1, where we showed how the gap between Cuban and Non-Cuban medium body blends closed. The door is open, and for the first time, New World brands are in position to walk through it.

    1h 1m

  6. Mar 18

    Episode 2: Cigars Across Borders | Stoic Courage & The Rise of New World Blends

    Cigars Across Borders: Part 1 - Closing the Gap For decades, Cuban cigars set the standard for balance and refinement, while New World cigars were known for strength over subtlety. That gap doesn’t exist anymore. In Part I of Cigars Across Borders, I review the Stoic Courage and explore how New World blenders have mastered the medium-bodied profile, challenging the long-held belief that Cuba still sits alone at the top. The terrain is changing beneath us, and this is where it starts.

    55 min

  7. Mar 4

    Episode 1: Introduction to The Cigar Soldier | HVC FTC Ledger Vol. 1 & Cigar Aficionado Top 25

    In the first episode of The Cigar Soldier, I introduce the podcast and the vision behind it, review the HVC Fine Tobacco Club Ledger Series Vol. 1, share my thoughts on Cigar Aficionado’s Top 25 of 2025, and outline the roadmap for where the show is heading. Contact: thecigarsoldierpod@gmail.comInstagram: @thecigarsoldier

    46 min
  • 7 Episodes

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About

Released every other Wednesday, The Cigar Soldier is a podcast exploring all things cigars and the culture around them. Here you'll find thoughtful conversations, and a grounded, analytical approach to the cigar world and beyond.

Information

  • Creator
    The Cigar Soldier
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The Cigar Soldier
  • Show Website
    The Cigar Soldier

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