Cigar Aficionado Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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Cigar Aficionado Podcast

Cigar Aficionado

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Frequency: 1 episode/16d. Total Eps: 7

The Cigar Aficionado Podcast brings the world of premium cigars straight to your ears, and now to your screen. Hosted by executive editor David Savona, each episode pulls back the curtain on the people, places, and rituals that define cigar culture. Get candid conversations with the industry's most influential makers and tastemakers, sharp reviews and ratings of the latest releases, and explorations of the spirits, travel, and lifestyle that pair so naturally with a great smoke.

Watch every episode in video, right here or on YouTube: youtube.com/@CigarAficionado

Visit CigarAficionado.com for ratings, news, and the stories trusted by cigar lovers for more than 30 years. Follow along: @CigarAficionado on Instagram and Facebook, @CigarAficMag on X.

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26/08/2026
#47
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26/08/2026
#76
🇫🇷 France - hobbies
26/08/2026
#41
🇬🇧 Great Britain - hobbies
25/08/2026
#23
🇺🇸 USA - hobbies
25/08/2026
#65
🇫🇷 France - hobbies
25/08/2026
#34
🇺🇸 USA - hobbies
24/08/2026
#87
🇫🇷 France - hobbies
24/08/2026
#24
🇨🇦 Canada - hobbies
23/08/2026
#88
🇫🇷 France - hobbies
23/08/2026
#12

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The Cigar Aficionado Podcast Episode #1: Blind Tastings

Season 1 · Episode 1

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 • Duration 22:19

Step into the world of blind tasting as the hosts of the Cigar Aficionado podcast put their palates — and instincts — to the test. In this debut episode, the conversation explores the art, psychology, and surprises behind tasting without labels, discussing how perception, experience, and expectation can dramatically influence flavor. From unexpected favorites to humbling misidentifications, Episode 1 offers an entertaining and insightful look at what really separates a great palate from a confident guess. Perfect for cigar lovers, spirits enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by sensory experience and expert opinion.

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The Cigar Aficionado Podcast Episode 4: Fat Cigars

Season 1 · Episode 4

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 • Duration 20:18

In our latest video podcast, executive editor David Savona and managing editor Greg Mottola discuss the growing trend of thick ring gauge cigars and how it’s reshaping the market.

The Cigar Aficionado Podcast Episode 3: $100 Cigars

Season 1 · Episode 3

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 • Duration 19:54

Would you pay $100 for a single cigar? Executive editor David Savona and managing editor Gregg Mottola light up two of them (the Rocky Patel Conviction and the Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Doble Diamante, both rated 95 points) to find out what's driving cigar prices to record heights. They trace the trend from Davidoff's $500 Oro Blanco to the 2022 Cohiba price hikes that ended bargain hunting in Havana, share three decades of pricing data from Cigar Aficionado's blind tastings, and reveal the most expensive cigar on the market today: a Trinidad Fundadores humidor that runs $60,000. Plus, why you still don't need to spend big to smoke great, and where to find the best values from Padrón, Fuente and more.

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The Cigar Aficionado Podcast Episode #2: Cuba

Season 1 · Episode 2

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 • Duration 23:18

Executive Editor David Savona and Managing Editor Greg Mottola discuss the rapidly changing situation in Cuba, the birthplace of the premium cigar industry, in the newest edition of the Cigar Aficionado Podcast. From the energy crisis to the oil embargo and the declining availability and soaring prices of Cuban cigars, Episode 2 offers an entertaining and educational look at the challenges facing Cuba today, and how the geopolitical forces and trials of nature have affected Cuba’s legendary cigar industry. Perfect for cigar lovers and anyone interested in the world of Cuba and its famed cigars.

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The Cigar Aficionado Podcast Episode 5: Rafael Nodal

Season 1 · Episode 5

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 • Duration 28:47

In our latest video podcast, David Savona and Greg Mottola are joined by Rafael Nodal, owner of the Aging Room brand and vice president of product capability at Tabacalera USA, to discuss the cigarmaker's unique career path, his passion for cigars and much more.

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The Cigar Aficionado Podcast Episode 6: Carlos Fuente Jr., Litto Gomez And Jorge Padrón

Season 1 · Episode 6

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 • Duration 36:24

This episode of the Cigar Aficionado Podcast is sponsored by 1916 Tabacalera Eiroa by Santi Eiroa.

In the newest episode, executive editor David Savona is joined by three industry giants: Jorge Padrón of Padrón Cigars, Carlos "Carlito" Fuente Jr. of Arturo Fuente Cigars and Litto Gomez of La Flor Dominicana Cigars. The group of luminaries discusses the cigar industry, familial roots, connecting with consumers and much more.

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The Cigar Aficionado Podcast Episode 7: You're Not Smoking Enough Lanceros

Season 1 · Episode 7

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 • Duration 21:33

This episode of the Cigar Aficionado Podcast is sponsored by 1916 Tabacalera Eiroa by Santi Eiroa

David Savona and Gregory Mottola say you're not smoking enough lanceros, and tell you why these skinny, elegant cigars deserve more attention.

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