The Cigar Pulpit

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Cigar prices are going up Apr 07, 2025

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick discusses the recent tariffs implemented by the United States on imported goods and how that will impact the cigar industry. Bottom line: prices are going up. Learn about tariffs, how they factor into cigar pricing, what countries will be hit hardest, and more.

During the Villiger Entertainment Report, find out what Nick has been watching, including a season finale and a movie series he's slowly working through before the newest installment comes out this summer.

And learn about a man who saved lives and continued to make his community a good place in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars Segment.

All this and Three Cigars We've Smoked and Enjoyed This Week.

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Previewing PCA with Villiger Cigars Apr 03, 2025

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by René Castaneda, president of Villiger Cigars North America, to preview what Villiger will be showing off at the PCA trade show next week. The guys fire up some cigars and talk about the new releases, expectations for the show, and a lot more.

They also discuss this year's PulpitFest and Villiger's involvement in that event. René makes a big announcement that you won't want to miss!

Find out what they've been watching, listening to, and reading in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.

And learn about a little boy who just wanted Star Wars Kraft dinner in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.

And since it's Friday, it's time for a Pinky Fun Fact!

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Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

I'm back, baby! (Red Anchor gunner) Mar 31, 2025

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is back and ready for a cigar! After a two week health related break, Nick is back and smoking the Red Anchor in the gunner size and taking your calls in another Ask the Pulpit episode. We cover a variety of topics and answer your questions and comments.

Find out what Nick has been watching while recovering in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.

And learn who made a scientific discovery Nick has really appreciated these past two weeks in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.

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Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

A new Strengh-O-Meter? with Guest Hosts Mr. Jonathan and John Calder Mar 24, 2025

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios in New Hampshire, Mr. Jonathan and John Calder take over the show as Nick is still under the weather and recovering.

The guys discuss a revised proposal for the Strength-O-Meter. What are their thoughts? Will it work better than Dave's version? How mad will Dave be when he hears this drastic change?

Also they fire up and smoke a variety of cigars from Ozgener Cigars and explore the variety of tobaccos used.

Find out what they've been entertained by in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, and learn about a group of athletes who stepped up to help those that help them in a time of need in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.

All this and Three Cigars They've Smoked and Enjoyed This Week!

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Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Correcting some bad cigar advice (Aladino Fuma Noche) Mar 18, 2025

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick takes on some of the bad advice you hear from folks in the cigar lounge and corrects the record. While smoking the Fuma Noche from Aladino, Nick covers the top five pieces of bad advice you hear commonly from cigar folks and why it is bad advice.

Find out what Nick has been watching lately, including a show he's binged the majority of the first season of in 48 hours, in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.

And learn about a young man who gave up his ambition to help save the life of another in the Fly High With Blackbird Cigars segment.

And finally, find out what Two Cigars Nick Smoked and Enjoyed This Week (or since Friday when he and Ed Sullivan did this segment)

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Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

How to prep your car for cigar smoking, with Ed Sullivan Mar 14, 2025

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Ed Sullivan of the Cigar Authority to talk about how to prep your car properly so you can enjoy cigars in it. We cover all of the accessories and items you need so that you can keep your car neat and tidy and preserve trade in value while still smoking your favorite cigars.

During the show, Ed fires up and tries the upcoming Perdomo Legacy Connecticut while Nick smokes and enjoys the Aganorsa Aniversario Connecticut toro.

The guys also discuss PCA a little bit and some of what Nick can expect at this year's trade show.

Find out what they've been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.

Hear about a man who wouldn't let "The Man" keep him down in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.

And its Friday, so its time for a Pinky Fun Fact!

AND... at Ed's request... a bonus Three Cigars We've Smoked and Enjoyed This Week

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Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Personality tests, Haggis, and more Listener Calls (Herrera Esteli Habano) Mar 10, 2025

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick listens to your calls and answers your questions in another Ask the Pulpit episode. This time we discuss haggis, personality testing, and we spill a little tea on an old friend of the show, while smoking the Herrera Esteli Habano toro from Drew Estate.

Find out what shows Nick has been watching in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report and learn about a man who is putting his talent to work helping the less fortunate in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.

And what three cigars did Nick smoke and enjoy this week!

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Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Cigar news and personal strengths with Pinky (La Gianna 30th Anniversary) Mar 07, 2025

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Pinky as they smoke the La Gianna 30th Anniversary cigar from United Cigars. They discuss some legislation being considered in a few different states and how they will impact cigars and cigar smokers.

They also find themselves discussing both fast food and personal strengths. Pinky dives down the rabbit hole and gives an overview of a personal strengths test she likes a lot and reveals Nick's results from the test.

In the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, learn what they've been watching lately and just how opposite the shows are!

Hear about a little girl who decided to spread some love into the world in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.

And it's Friday, which means its time for another Pinky Fun Fact!

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Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

To Honduras and Back with Trey Mac Mar 04, 2025

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Trey Mac Shipley of Aladino Cigars to discuss their recent farm visits in Honduras and to try a new secret Connecticut blend! The guys detail all of the adventures from the trip before pivoting and discussing what we can expect from Aladino at the PCA Trade Show in April.

During the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, Nick and Trey discuss their ties to two animal related documentaries.

And learn about a guy you will definitely want to Google for more information about during the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.

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Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

You're awarded a Gold Star with Oliver Nivaud Feb 27, 2025

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Oliver Nivaud of United Cigars to discuss this week's launch of the Gold Star cigar. Originally a limited edition cigar last year, the Gold Star is now a regular part of the United Cigars portfolio and Oliver is here to discuss it and much more!

Find out what Nick has been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report and learn about a group of folks who made a birthday wish come true in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.

And it's Friday, so that means its time for another of Pinky's Fun Facts!

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Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars