Every year, cigar lovers are looking for exactly the right cigar to pair with the holidays. More and more cigar makers are crafting holiday specific cigars, but none of them are as early to the party as Alec Bradley with their Filthy Hooligan Barber Pole. This cigar brings together the dark chocolatey rich tasting notes of a dark Habano wrapper with the lighter tea notes of green candela leaf. On this week’s show, we’ll talk about how this blend has become an annual gold rush for for aficionados, and where cigars fit into the holiday festivities.

At the Cigars Daily HQ we’ve got a reason to celebrate! It’s our 7th birthday as the world’s largest online cigar community!
It’s hard to believe, but it’s true. And if there’s one thing cigar aficionado’s love it’s a reason to celebrate! During this episode, we’ll be sharing some of the biggest wins along with our personal selections for the best blends we look to when we’ve got a reason to celebrate. Join us and party right along side the whole Cigars Daily Crew as we share the highlights and look at the very bright road ahead!

There is a certain signature that comes with expert blending. And I'm not talking about someone's autograph or scribbled name.

The signature of blending perfection is, for cigar aficionados, found in a complex, refined, and satiating flavor profile. This week, we're looking at one blend that has achieved one of the highest levels of vibrant cigar experience that we have ever seen. We will be looking at a Signature blend from the timeless cigar crafter Montecristo. For more than 80 years the folks at Monte have been perfecting the art of crafting cigars, and now it seems like they just may have arrived.

My name is Tim and I'm the host of this show and YOU are the co-host. Your comments and questions will drive the episode. So grab a chair, a beverage to pair, and drop your cigar comments and questions!