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The Smoking Syndicate: Rocky Patel Conviction

Late in 2023, Rocky Patel Cigars released their most extravagant cigar to date, Conviction, which was announced at the 2023 PCA trade show. The Conviction is a two country tobacco blend featuring tobaccos from Mexico and Nicaragua. The Nicaraguan tobacco is from the Rocky Patel farms in Condega and Esteli. The Conviction features a double binder and a special Mexican San Andres wrapper leaf that was ferminated in a special fermentation process called Terciario that is used in Cuba. Terciario process is where a bundle of tobacco is wrapped in the leaves of the Royal Palm tree which is a slower fermentation process that could take years to complete. Rocky Patel selected the 4 best rollers in their factory and put them in pairs to specifically roll the the Conviction and limited them to only 250 cigars a day. The Conviction only comes in one size, a toro. The Conviction come in a 10 count box and is limited to 5000 boxes. The MSRP is $100.00…..no, that wasn’t a typo.

Vitola: Toro
Size: 6 1/2 x 52
Wrapper: Terciario-fermentated Mexican San Andres
Binder: Double binder from Jalapa, Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaraguan (Condega and Esteli)
Factory: Rocky Patel
MSRP: $100.00

Final Score: 88

Prime Time Episode 295 Audio: Jeff Borysiewicz

For Prime Time Episode 295, we welcome back Jeff Borysiewicz of Corona Cigar Company and FSG Tobacco as our special guest.

There is a lot to catch up with Jeff on Corona, FSG, and industry fronts. Perhaps the most interesting thing is we will break down Jeff’s year end list – one of the most unique ones in the industry.

Plus, we will have our Alec Bradley Live True Segment, FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segment.

References

• Corona Cigar 2023 End of Year Lists

Prime Time Episode 295: Jeff Borysiewicz

For Prime Time Episode 295, we welcome back Jeff Borysiewicz of Corona Cigar Company and FSG Tobacco as our special guest.

There is a lot to catch up with Jeff on Corona, FSG, and industry fronts. Perhaps the most interesting thing is we will break down Jeff’s year end list – one of the most unique ones in the industry.

Plus, we will have our Alec Bradley Live True Segment, FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segment.

References

• Corona Cigar 2023 End of Year Lists

Prime Time Special Edition 155 Audio:2024 Big Game Pre-Game Show w/ Jonathan Carney, La Flor Dominicana

Prime Time Special Edition 155 is our annual “Big Game” pre-game show for 2024. Once again we will have Jonathan Carney, Vice President of Sales of La Flor Dominicana, to preview the big matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers.

This year the “Big Game” is in Las Vegas, Nevada. La Flor Dominicana is also a company that has a tradition of creating a special cigar for “The Big Game” and we will learn about this year’s installment. Of course, we will preview the matchup and talk plenty of football. Plus, we will catch up on what’s happening at La Flor Dominicana.

Plus, we have our Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigar Group U.S. History segment, Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments.]

References

• One of Scotland's Last Master Kilt Tailors Creates Unique Online Course to Keep the Artform Alive
• Dozens of Strange 12-Sided Objects from Roman Times Have Been Found—No One Knows What They’re For

Prime Time Special Edition 155: 2024 Big Game Pre-Game Show w/ Jonathan Carney, La Flor Dominicana

Prime Time Special Edition 155 is our annual “Big Game” pre-game show for 2024. Once again we will have Jonathan Carney, Vice President of Sales of La Flor Dominicana, to preview the big matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers.

This year the “Big Game” is in Las Vegas, Nevada. La Flor Dominicana is also a company that has a tradition of creating a special cigar for “The Big Game” and we will learn about this year’s installment. Of course, we will preview the matchup and talk plenty of football. Plus, we will catch up on what’s happening at La Flor Dominicana.

Plus, we have our Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigar Group U.S. History segment, Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments.]

References

• One of Scotland's Last Master Kilt Tailors Creates Unique Online Course to Keep the Artform Alive
• Dozens of Strange 12-Sided Objects from Roman Times Have Been Found—No One Knows What They’re For

The Smoking Syndicate: Davidoff Aniversario No. 1 Limited Edition 2023 (Audio)

Davidoff first released the Aniversario No. 1 in 1986 to celebrate Zino Davidoff’s 80th birthday which featured Cuban tobacco and was rolled in Cuba.  Eventually, production was moved to the Davidoff Dominican Republic facilities and was reblened with Dominican tobacco in replacement of the Cuban tobacco.  The Aniversario No. 1 was a staple of the Davidoff line up until it was phased out in 2016 with some other lines.  Late in 2023, Davidoff decided to re-release this historic line as a single vitola limited release as the Aniversario No. 1 Limited Edition 2023.  Having the year in the name, hopefully, means that Davidoff will be releasing this limited edition yearly or biannually.

• Vitola:  Double Corona
• Size:  8 2/3 x 48
• Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
• Binder: Ecuadorian
• Filler: Dominican (Piloto Visus, San Vicente visus, San Vicente Mejorado visus)
• Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
• Factory: Cigars Davidoff
• Cigars provided by Davidoff Cigars

Final Score:  92

The Smoking Syndicate: Davidoff Aniversario No. 1 Limited Edition 2023

Davidoff first released the Aniversario No. 1 in 1986 to celebrate Zino Davidoff’s 80th birthday which featured Cuban tobacco and was rolled in Cuba.  Eventually, production was moved to the Davidoff Dominican Republic facilities and was reblened with Dominican tobacco in replacement of the Cuban tobacco.  The Aniversario No. 1 was a staple of the Davidoff line up until it was phased out in 2016 with some other lines.  Late in 2023, Davidoff decided to re-release this historic line as a single vitola limited release as the Aniversario No. 1 Limited Edition 2023.  Having the year in the name, hopefully, means that Davidoff will be releasing this limited edition yearly or biannually.

• Vitola:  Double Corona
• Size:  8 2/3 x 48
• Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
• Binder: Ecuadorian
• Filler: Dominican (Piloto Visus, San Vicente visus, San Vicente Mejorado visus)
• Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
• Factory: Cigars Davidoff
• Cigars provided by Davidoff Cigars

Final Score:  92

Prime Time Episode 294 Audio: Norm Hooten & Tim Young, Hooten Young

For Prime Time Episode 294, we are honored to welcome Norm Hooten and Tim Young, founders of Hooten Young.

This brand has a great story, and the principals behind the brand have a great story. Tonight, we will learn not only about the brand but also about Norm and Tim.

Plus, we will have our Alec Bradley Live True Segment, FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segment.

Prime Time Episode 294: Norm Hooten & Tim Young, Hooten Young

For Prime Time Episode 294, we are honored to welcome Norm Hooten and Tim Young, founders of Hooten Young.

This brand has a great story, and the principals behind the brand have a great story. Tonight, we will learn not only about the brand but also about Norm and Tim.

Plus, we will have our Alec Bradley Live True Segment, FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segment.

Prime Time Jukebox Episode 119 Audio: Album Archaeology #14 – I/O, Peter Gabriel

Prime Time Jukebox Episode 119 features the 14th installment of our Album Archaeology Series as we tackle Peter Gabriel’s I/O.

Much like an archaeologist digs and hunts for gems, on Album Archaeology, we dig into the I/O album. We go deep into each of the tracks of this album, looking at the music, lyrics, and stories behind this album. Most of the time, we have discussed a classic album; this time, we tackle a new album by a classic artist. It’s one we feel is already an instant classic.

We also pay homage to Dr. Martin Luther King. In addition, we talk about what could be the end of Pitchfork and fans suing Madonna for a late concert start. Finally, we also cover Post Malone and Reba McEntire performing on Super Bowl Sunday.

In this episode, Dave smokes the Undercrown Shade on this show, and Coop smokes the Tatuaje 7th Tuxtla.

 As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 119 Playlist

References

• Top 50 x OOPS!
• Pitchfork faces layoffs and restructuring under Condé Nast : NPR
• Pitchfork’s absorption into GQ is a travesty for music media – and musicians
• Reba McEntire, Post Malone, Andra Day announced as pregame entertainment lineup Super Bowl LVIII
• Madonna Sued by Fans Over Starting 'Celebration Tour' Concert Two Hours Late
• Forever (GOTM050) | GOTM | Gold On The Mixer