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Prime Time Special Edition 144: 2023 Cigar Coop Coalition PCA Post Game Show

Tonight the Cigar Coop Coalition Team gathers together for Post Game Show on the 2023 PCA Trade Show.

We will talk about what we saw, what we liked, what we didn’t like – and we will take you behind the scenes on what the happenings and drama that is associated with a PCA Trade Show. Plus we have our U.S. History segment, Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments.

References

• She Lost Her Father’s Ashes but a Stranger Digs 4 Hours Through Trash to Find Them
• Woman Brings to Life Fashion Sketches Made By Her Grandma After 80 Years on Paper

PCA 2023: Trinidad (Audio)

Trinidad is a brand in the Altadis U.S.A. portfolio that has ben brought back to life in the past few years. In 2019, the Trinidad Espiritu Series was launched. First up was the Trinidad Espiritu No. 1, a cigar that paid tribute to the Caribbean region. This was followed up a little over a year later with the Trinidad Espiritu No. 2, a cigar that pays homage to Brazil. Both the No. 1 and No. 2 releases are known for their vibrant colors representing the region. This year at the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Altadis U.S.A. would showcase the Trinidad Espiritu No. 2 Ipanema Humidor. The Ipanema Humidor also contains the 7 x 55 Ipanema size of Trinidad Espiritu No. 2 - a size exclusive to the humidor. Finally, Rafael Nodal, Director of Product Capability, did confirm that the next installment - the Trinidad Espiritu No. 3 is not going to be far behind.

Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-q8k

PCA 2023: Trinidad

Trinidad is a brand in the Altadis U.S.A. portfolio that has ben brought back to life in the past few years. In 2019, the Trinidad Espiritu Series was launched. First up was the Trinidad Espiritu No. 1, a cigar that paid tribute to the Caribbean region. This was followed up a little over a year later with the Trinidad Espiritu No. 2, a cigar that pays homage to Brazil. Both the No. 1 and No. 2 releases are known for their vibrant colors representing the region. This year at the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Altadis U.S.A. would showcase the Trinidad Espiritu No. 2 Ipanema Humidor. The Ipanema Humidor also contains the 7 x 55 Ipanema size of Trinidad Espiritu No. 2 - a size exclusive to the humidor. Finally, Rafael Nodal, Director of Product Capability, did confirm that the next installment - the Trinidad Espiritu No. 3 is not going to be far behind.

Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-q8k

 

PCA 2023: Ferio Tego (Audio)

Ferio Tego, the company founded by Nat Sherman International alumni Michael Herklots and Brendon Scott, attended its third PCA Trade Show in 2023. For the past couple of years, Ferio Tego has focused on the launch of its eponymous brand and reintroducing the former Nat Sherman International brands. This year was a big year as Ferio Tego introduced two regular production offerings. These were the first "new" regular production offerings since the company first launched in 2021. One of those items is a new Ferio Tego branded line called Summa. The other is a petite lancero line extension to the Timeless Prestige line.

Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-q8q

PCA 2023: Ferio Tego

Ferio Tego, the company founded by Nat Sherman International alumni Michael Herklots and Brendon Scott, attended its third PCA Trade Show in 2023. For the past couple of years, Ferio Tego has focused on the launch of its eponymous brand and reintroducing the former Nat Sherman International brands. This year was a big year as Ferio Tego introduced two regular production offerings. These were the first "new" regular production offerings since the company first launched in 2021. One of those items is a new Ferio Tego branded line called Summa. The other is a petite lancero line extension to the Timeless Prestige line.

Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-q8q

 

PCA 2023: Don Doroteo Cigars (Audio)

The 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show was the second one for Don Doroteo Cigars, but this would be the first year the company would introduce its core line. A year earlier, the company brought a cigar to market called El Legado. The cigar was rolled in 2008 and had been sitting in the La Aurora factory's aging room. This year Don Doroteo introduced its core line, the Salt of the Earth. It's a cigar line that is highlighted by the use of Andullo tobacco.

Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-q7J

PCA 2023: Don Doroteo Cigars

The 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show was the second one for Don Doroteo Cigars, but this would be the first year the company would introduce its core line. A year earlier, the company brought a cigar to market called El Legado. The cigar was rolled in 2008 and had been sitting in the La Aurora factory's aging room. This year Don Doroteo introduced its core line, the Salt of the Earth. It's a cigar line that is highlighted by the use of Andullo tobacco.

Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-q7J

 

PCA 2023: Quesada Cigars (Audio)

In 2022, Quesada Cigars celebrated the 75th birthday of its patriarch, Manuel "Manolo" Quesada. At the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Quesada Cigars would celebrate another milestone - the 15th anniversary of Casa Magna. Quesada Cigars is releasing a commemorative cigar to mark the occasion - the Casa Magna XV.  Quesada also had its annual Quesada Oktoberfest release showcased this year. Quesada Cigars has been on a roll the past few years, and in 2022 Cigar Coop voted Quesada's TABADEX the Small/Medium Factory of the Year. The Cigar Coop team presented Quesada Cigars with an award for this achievement.

Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-q7C

PCA 2023: Quesada Cigars

In 2022, Quesada Cigars celebrated the 75th birthday of its patriarch, Manuel "Manolo" Quesada. At the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Quesada Cigars would celebrate another milestone - the 15th anniversary of Casa Magna. Quesada Cigars is releasing a commemorative cigar to mark the occasion - the Casa Magna XV.  Quesada also had its annual Quesada Oktoberfest release showcased this year. Quesada Cigars has been on a roll the past few years, and in 2022 Cigar Coop voted Quesada's TABADEX the Small/Medium Factory of the Year. The Cigar Coop team presented Quesada Cigars with an award for this achievement.

Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-q7C

 

Prime Time Jukebox Episode 105 Audio: The NBA Show

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 105 we’re talking Basketball!  Tonight Dave and Coop take a very early look at the upcoming NBA Season. They will make some playoff predictions and even look at over/unders.  In addition, they will pick some of their favorite basketball tunes!

We also discuss the recent Premium Cigar Association (PCA)Trade Show- plus dive into music news.

In this episode, Dave smokes the Crowned Heads Las Calaveras EL 2023 while Coop smokes the Ozgener Aramas.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 105 Playlist

References

• Tony Bennett, masterful stylist of American musical standards, dies at 96
• Irish singer-songwriter Sinéad O’Connor dies at 56
• Randy Meisner, founding member of the Eagles and singer of 'Take It to the Limit,' dies at 77
• Celebrating Sinéad O’Connor: A Talented Career of Beauty and Suffering
• Lizzo’s The Special Tour Concert Review: Feel the Love and Rejoice at the Church of Lizzo
• Cigar Big Board (PCA Releases)
• NBA Over/Under Lines
• Dave's NBA Over/Under Picks
• Will's NBA Over/Under Picks