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Today we're talking brand building, the unobtanium factory that is Room 101 brands, and tobacco as a time travel mechanism.

Since 2009 Room 101 Brand has been creating an inclusive cigar experience for modern smokers. Room 101 frontman Matt "Boofy" Booth is equal parts, showman and disciplined strategist. Matt strikes a careful balance between brand authenticity and manufactured scarcity with a steady cadence of limited-edition drops. 

The biggest surprise might be that the model for Room 101 brand is non-other than Alfred Dunhill. The 1950's bespoke lIfestyle brand with tobacco at its core is the blueprint for Room 101 today. Room 101 Brand's West Coast meets Far-east aesthetic with "a coat of LA grit" is a three-spined dragon of jewelry, cigars, and spirits as the core of the brand. Offshoot projects like fine bags and highly coveted brand swag that's on the verge of being a full-on streetwear brand.  

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Antoine Reid is one of the most influential and under-the-radar voices in the cigar industry. Antoine is the editor of Tobacco Business Magazine, founder and editor of Cigars and Leisure Magazine, and Host of Deep Cuts Live.

Since October of 2014, Antoine’s Articles in Cigars and Leisure and Tobacco Business regularly feature the amazing humans behind the cigars we love.

In June of 2020, Antoine used his national platform for groundbreaking cultural representation. https://cigarsandleisure.com/five-black-owned-cigar-brands-to-watch/ Antoine is the first to publish a Black-Owned Cigar brands list in a national magazine.

In this episode, Antoine Reid talks with us about starting a Cigar magazine, representation in the cigar industry, the power of telling your authentic story, and a few cigars he loves.

Cigars Discussed in the Episode:

Perdomo Lot 23

Manufacturer: Tabacalera Perdomo Strength: Medium Shape: Robusto Size: 5 x 50 Country: Nicaraguan Color: Maduro Wrapper: Nicaraguan Jalapa Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan

Buy it at Famous Smoke Shop

Perdomo 10th Anniversary Maduro

Manufacturer: Tabacalera Perdomo Strength: Medium Shape: Churchill Size: 7 x 54 Country: Nicaragua Color: Maduro Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan

Buy it at Neptune Cigar

Avo Classic Maduro

Manufacturer: Davidoff Strength: Medium Shape: Toro Size: 6 x 50 Country: Dominican Republic Color: Oscuro Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican

Buy It at Neptune Cigar

Black Owned Cigar Brands in the Tobacco Business Article, Antoine lists 5 Brands to watch. you can read the full article here https://cigarsandleisure.com/five-black-owned-cigar-brands-to-watch/

The list was cultivated from a more extensive list compiled by Instagram user @theashtionary. See the full list here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CBOrXU-nlsX/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

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Co-Creators and co-hosts of The Burndown Podcast, Eric Josefson and Justin Heisig, tell us how a tiny comment in their first Burndown Podcast episode became their calling card and a hashtag with 14k posts. Plus, we discuss expensive cigars we’ve splurged on and when and why they were worth it. I think you're going to enjoy this rollercoaster of a conversation.

What we Smoked in the Episode:

Diamond Crown Julius Caeser

Manufacturer: Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia Strength: Medium Shape: Toro Size: 6 x 52 Country: Dominican Republic Color: Natural Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano

Buy it at Famous Smoke Shop.

Liga Privada Unicos Velvet Rat by Drew Estate

Manufacturer: La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate Strength: Full Shape: Corona Grande Size: 6.25 x 46 Country: Nicaragua Color: Maduro Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Brazilian Mata Fina Filler: Nicaraguan / Honduran

Buy it at Small Batch Cigar.

My Father Cigars Le Bijou 1922 Torpedo

Manufacturer: My Father Cigars Strength: Full Shape: Box Pressed Torpedo Size: 6.125 x 52 Country: Nicaragua Color: Oscuro Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano (Pelo de Oro) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan

Buy It at Famous Smoke Shop

Super Premium Splurge-Worthy Cigars Discussed

Fuente Fuente Opus X BBMF Natural by Arturo Fuente - Limited Edition

Manufacturer: Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia Strength: Full Shape: Toro Size: 6.5 x 64 Country: Dominican Republic Color: Rosado Wrapper: Dominican Chateau de la Fuente Sun Grown Rosado Binder: Dominican Chateau de la Fuente Sun Grown Rosado Filler: Dominican Chateau de la Fuente Sun Grown Rosado

Buy it at Luxury Cigar Club.

Davidoff Royal Release Salomones Perfecto

Manufacturer: Davidoff Strength: Medium Shape: Perfecto Size: 8.25 x 57 Country: Dominican Republic Color: Rosado Wrapper: Aromatica Dominica Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: 8 Year Aged Dominican ~ 5 Varieties: San Vincente Ligero, San Vincente Mejorado Visus, Piloto Ligero, Hybrid Olor/Piloto Ligero, Criollo Ligero

Buy it at Neptune Cigar.

Cohiba Behike

Manufacturer: Cohiba Strength: Full Shape: Double Robusto Size: 6.5 x 56 Country: Cuba Color: Maduro Wrapper: Cuban Medio Tiempo Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban

Buy it at Finest Cuban Cigars.

Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust Muestra De Saka Unicorn

Manufacturer: Fabrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua S.A. Strength: Medium-Full Shape: Double Perfecto Size: 6.25 x 60 Country: Nicaragua Color: Oscuro Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua

Buy it at Small Batch Cigar.

Justin and Eric's Recommended Cigars for Beginners

Oliva Serie O Corona

Manufacturer: Oliva Tabolisa II Esteli Strength: Medium-Full Shape: Corona Size: 5 x 43 Country: Nicaragua Color: Natural Wrapper: Nicaragua Habano Binder:Nicaragua Filler:Nicaragua

Buy it at Famous Smoke Shop

Drew Estate Undercrown Shade

Manufacturer: La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate Strength: Medium Shape: Robusto Size: 5 x 54 Country: Nicaragua Color: Natural Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade Binder: Ecuador Sumatra Filler: Dominican Criollo '98, Nicaraguan Corojo, Nicaraguan Criollo

Buy it at Famous Smoke Shop

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Jon shares his story from telemarketing dog shampoo to starting as the shipping manager at CAO to building Crowned Heads. He talks about defining success for himself, the moment he decided never to wear a necktie again, and his commitment to creative collaboration.

Cigars Discussed

Jericho Hill: Willy Lee By Crowned Heads x My Father Cigars

Manufacturer: My Father Cigars Strength: Full Shape: Box Pressed Toro Size: 6 x 54 Country: Nicaragua Color: Maduro Wrapper: Mexican San Andreas

Buy it at Famous Smoke Shop

Four Kicks Sublime By Crowned Heads x E.P. Carillo

Manufacturer: Tabacalera La Alianza S.A. Strength: Medium Shape: Toro Size: 6 x 54 Country: Dominican Republic Color: Rosado Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan

Buy it at Famous Smoke Shop

La Imperiosa Magicos by Crowned Heads x My Father Cigars

Manufacturer: My Father Cigars Strength: Full Shape: Rothschild Size: 4.5 x 52 Country: Nicaragua Color: Oscuro Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan

Buy It at Famous Smoke Shop

Las Mareas Ciclopes By Crowned Heads x My Father Cigfars

Manufacturer: My Father Cigars Strength: Full Shape: Toro Size: 6 x 54 Country: Nicaragua Color: Colorado Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicraguan

Buy it at Famous Smoke Shop

La Careme Belicosos Finos By Crowned Heads x E.P Carillo

Manufacturer: Tabacalera La Alianza S.A. Strength: Medium-Full Shape: Pyramid Size: 5.5 x 52 Country: Nicaragua Color: Oscuro Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Grade A Dark Binder: Ecuadorianian Sumatra Filler: Nicaraguan

Buy it at Small Batch Cigar

Juarez Willy Lee by Crowned Heads x Pichardo Cigars

Manufacturer: Tabacalera Pichardo Strength: Full Shape: Double Toro Size: 6 x 54 Country: Nicaragua Color: Maduro Wrapper: Mexican San Andreas Binder: Nicragua Filler: Nicragua

Buy it at Famous Cigar

Mil Dias Edmundo by Crowned Heads x Pichardo Cigars

Manufacturer: Tabaclera Pichardo Strength: Medium-Full Shape: Toro Size: 5 3/8 x 52 Country: Nicaragua Color: Colorado Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: NIcragua Filler: Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Peru

Buy it at Small Batch Cigar

Tatuaje Cabinet Especiales

Manufacturer: El Rey De Los Habanos Strength: Medium-Full Shape: Lancero Size: 7.5 x 38 Country: USA Color: Colorado Wrapper: Nicaragua Habano Binder:Nicaragua Filler:Nicaragua

Buy it at Small Batch Cigar

Illusione Fume de Amor

Manufacturer: Tabacos Valle de Jalapa S.A. Strength: Mild Shape: Corona Gorda Size: 7.5 x 38 Country: USA Color: Colorado Claro Wrapper: Nicaragua Corojo Binder:Nicaragua Filler:Nicaragua

Buy it at Famous Cigar

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Model, entrepreneur, and cigar influencer Coco Maria aka @theCigarmadame. Coco chats with us about breaking into the boys club. Whether or not Cubans are overrated. And the power of feeling good.

Cigars Discussed

Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Miami

Manufacturer: Drew Estate CIgars Strength: Full Shape: Toro Size: 6 x 52 Country: USA Color: Oscuro Wrapper: Ecuador Habano

Buy it at Famous Smoke Shop

Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Brazillian Maduro

Manufacturer: Drew Estate CIgars Strength: Full Shape: Toro Size: 6 x 52 Country: Nicaragua Color: Maduro Wrapper: Brazillian Mata Fina

Buy it at Famous Smoke Shop

Caldwell Cigars Pacific Standard

Manufacturer: Wynwood Cigar Factory Strength: Medium Shape: Double Robusto Size: 5.5 x 54 Country: USA Color: Corojo Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: Dominican

Buy It at Small Batch Cigar

Bolivar Royal Corona

Manufacturer: Real Fábrica de Tabacos Partagás Strength: Medium Shape: Robusto Size: 4.9 x 50 Country: Cuba Color: Colorado Wrapper: Cuba Binder: Cuba Filler: Cuba

Buy it at Puro Express

Diplomaticos No. 2

Manufacturer: Habanos SA Strength: Medium-Full Shape: Pyramid Size: 6.1 x 52 Country: Cuba Color: Colorado

Buy it at Puro Express

Black label trading co Santa Muerte

Manufacturer: Tabacalera Fernandez Cigars Esteli Strength: Full Shape: Robusto Size: 4 3/4 x 52 Country: Nicaragua Color: Colorado Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano

Buy it at Famous Cigar

My Father Cigars La Promesa

Manufacturer: My Father Cigars SA, Esteli Strength: Full Shape: Toro Size: 6 x 52 Country: Nicaragua Color: Rosado Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano

Buy it at Famous Cigar

Books Discussed: * The Urtantia Book * The Science of Getting Rich, Wallace D. Wattles

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Burn one with Akil “Pete” Petersen Founder of A.P. cigars, Owner of the Pelican Shop in St Thomas US Virgin Islands, and creator of Island Life Cigars. Today Akil shares his five-year journey home to open a cigar lounge with a view of the Caribbean sea. He talks about the cigars that influenced him to start a cigar line and the adventures in getting there.

Cigars Discussed

Island Life Cigars by A.P. Cigars Henrietta Blend

Manufacturer: Tabacalera G. Kafie Y Cia for A.P. CIgars Strength: Full Shape: Toro Size: 6 x 52 Box Press Country: Honduras Color: Maduro Wrapper: Mexican San Andreas

Buy it at The Pelican Shop

Island Life Cigars by A.P. Cigars Aunt Michelle Blend

Manufacturer: Tabacalera G. Kafie Y Cia for A.P. CIgars Strength: Medium Shape: Toro Size: 6 x 52 Country: Honduras Color: Natural Wrapper: Ecuador Sumatra

Buy it at The Pelican Shop

La Flor Dominicana Oro Chisel Tubo

Manufacturer: La Flor Dominicana Strength: Full Shape: Figurado Size: 6 x 54 Country: Dominican Republic Color: Natural Wrapper Origin: Nicaraguan Habano

Buy It at Famous Cigar

Kafie 1901 Mexican San Andreas

Manufacturer: Tabacalera G. Kafie Y Cia Strength: Full Shape: Box Press Toro Size: 6 x 54 Country: Honduras Color: Maduro Wrapper: Mexican San Andreas

Buy it at Neptune Cigar

Southern Draw Rose of Sharon

Manufacturer: Tabacalera Fernandez Cigars Esteli Strength: Mild Shape: Toro Size: 6 x 54 Country: Nicaragua Color: Claro Wrapper: Ecuador Sumatra Sun Grown

Buy it at Famous Cigar

Trinidad Espiritu

Manufacturer: Tabacalera Fernandez Cigars Esteli Strength: Medium Shape: Belicoso Size: 6 1/8 x 52 Country: Nicaragua Color: Natural Wrapper: Nicaragua Habano

Buy it at Famous Cigar

Cohiba Comador

Manufacturer: Jay Z x Cohiba Strength: Full Shape: Toro Size: 6 x 52 Country: Dominican Republic Color: Maduro Wrapper: Connecticut Habano Broadleaf

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Books Discussed: * Shoe Dog, Phil Knight * Rise, and Grind, Damon John * Tribe of Mentors, Tim Ferris