Cigar Aficionado Podcast

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Smoking With An Avenger Oct 14, 2026

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The Cigar Aficionado Podcast Episode 11. Greg Mottola shares his experience smoking cigars with actor and Cigar Aficionado cover star Anthony Mackie, who will play Captain America in the upcoming, highly-anticipated Avengers: Doomsday. Mottola and David Savona also explore the rest of the September/October issue of Cigar Aficionado, including the highest scoring cigars and a story on Miami's boutique cigar factory.

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Cohiba Secrets Sep 30, 2026

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The Cigar Aficionado Podcast Episode 10. David Savona and Greg Mottola dive into the alluring Cohiba cigar brand from Cuba. The pair dispels myths surrounding the brand, discusses their all-time favorite Cohibas and gives backstory to one of the most sought-after—and mysterious—cigar brands in the world.

This episode of the Cigar Aficionado Podcast is sponsored by Neptune Cigar (use the promo code "AFICIONADO" for 10% off your first order)

30 Years Of Cigar Aficionado With Gordon Mott Sep 09, 2026

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The Cigar Aficionado Podcast Episode 9. David Savona is joined by his predecessor, former executive editor Gordon Mott, to discuss three decades of Cigar Aficionado. The pair reflects on the early days of the magazine, sharing untold stories of its beginning and examining how much has changed—and hasn't changed—in the cigar industry over the last 30 years.
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The State Of The U.S. Cigar Market Aug 26, 2026

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The Cigar Aficionado Podcast Episode 8. David Savona and Greg Mottola examine the current state of the American cigar market, discussing some of this year's highest-rated non-Cuban cigars, breaking down cigar import numbers from the past to the present and so much more.

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You're Not Smoking Enough Lanceros Aug 12, 2026

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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.

Carlos Fuente Jr., Litto Gomez And Jorge Padrón Jul 29, 2026

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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.

Rafael Nodal Jul 08, 2026

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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.

Fat Cigars Jun 24, 2026

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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.

$100 Cigars Jun 10, 2026

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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.

Cuba May 27, 2026

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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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