Lounge Lizards - a Cigar and Lifestyle Podcast

Five-Year Anniversary | La Gloria Cubana Médaille d’Or No. 2, Cristal & Martell Cordon Bleu – Ep. #260

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards celebrate five years of the podcast by pairing the La Gloria Cubana Médaille d’Or No. 2 with Louis Roederer Cristal 2016 Champagne and Martell Cordon Bleu Extra Old Cognac. The guys revisit unforgettable moments from the catalog, reveal five big announcements for the year ahead, and hear from listeners around the world about the friendships, experiences and community they’ve found through Lizard Nation.

PLUS: The Launch of Lounge Lizards Cigar Radio on YouTube • 2027 Charity Cigar Project with Fabrica5 and FOH • A Saber Surprise • Never-Released Audio from the First-ever Lizard Recording • Gizmo’s Personal Cigar Gifts for Each Lizard • New Merch & the Lounge Lizards Sound Button • Cigar of the Year & Lizard Nation Awards • Pagoda’s Anniversary Prank • Poobah’s Backgammon Detour & More

Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry.

Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics.

New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time.

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Plasencia Cosecha 151 La Tradición & Basil Hayden 10 Year | Is Napa Valley a Warning for Cigars? – Ep. #259

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Plasencia Cosecha 151 in La Tradición with Basil Hayden 10 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The guys debate whether Napa Valley’s struggles carry a warning for premium cigars and they explore what cigar brands can learn from wine and spirits about value, accessibility and memorable experiences.

PLUS: Dave and Kate West’s Front Row Cigars • Nicotine Strength in Cuban vs. New World Cigars • Cigars in Sports, Movies & Pop Culture • New Perdomo Legacy Sizes • The New Lounge Lizards Newsletter & Monthly Giveaways • A Five-Year Anniversary Prank for Pagoda

Powstanie San Andrés Belicoso & Glenfarclas 12 | What Makes a Cigar Complex? – Ep. #258

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Powstanie San Andrés Belicoso with Glenfarclas 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys are shocked by one of the biggest cigar and spirits surprises of the year, they debate what actually makes a cigar complex versus refined, and they discuss the economics behind limited editions.

PLUS: Padrón's New Cigar of the Year Sampler • Warped's 100-Count Maestro del Tiempo Release • Bolívar Safari African Regional Edition • La Aurora's Aged-Tobacco Releases • Why Isn't Puerto Rico a Major Cigar Producer? • Lizard Enrique Reflects on Five Years of Lizard Nation • Chef Ricky's Reverse Cold Draw & More

Davidoff Maxamar 25th Anniversary & Glenlivet 12 Jamaica Edition | When Does Cigar Analysis Become Paralysis? – Ep. #257

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Davidoff Maxamar 25th Anniversary with Glenlivet 12 Jamaica Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys discuss new releases from Cohiba, Casa Carrillo and LFD; they debate if flavor analysis can turn into paralysis and a stellar pairing sends things off the rails.
PLUS: 997 Alleged Habanos Seized in Europe • Cigar Industry Career Advice • Do “Cuban Killer” Cigars Actually Deliver? • Who Would You Smoke a Cigar With? • The Most Polarizing Cigars • Lizard Grem’s Cigar Rotation • Lizard Dan on What Lizard Nation Means to Him & More

La Aurora Family Creed Perserverancia Robusto & Doorly’s 12 | How to Improve Your Palate for Cigars – Ep. #256

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair La Aurora Family Creed Perserverancia Robusto with Doorly’s Barbados Rum Aged 12 Years. The guys discuss what makes a palate strong and how one can improve it, they hear from Lizard Nation on Padrón Maduro vs. Natural, and they share an update on Cuban travel restrictions.

PLUS: Pennsylvania Broadleaf Deep Dive • Honduras Surges in U.S. Cigar Imports • New Montecristo Duty-Free Travel Humidor • Lizard Chris on Losing His Palate • Playa del Carmen LCDH + Custom Rolls • Lizard J’s “The Time of a Cigar” & More

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com(use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Foundation The Wise Man Corojo Toro & Glengoyne 12 | InterTabac 2026 & Gizmo’s Cigar Soldier Interview – Ep. #255

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Foundation The Wise Man Corojo in Toro with Glengoyne 12-Year-Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys discuss a new patented ashtray that supposedly cools your cigar, a Lizard listener’s recap of the InterTabac 2026 trade show, and Gizmo’s recent interview on The Cigar Soldier podcast.
PLUS: LizardGizmo.com Returns • Foundation Moves from AGANORSA to My Father • Cuban Cigar Distribution in Europe • Pipe Smokers in Cigar Lounges • Lizard Opens a Cigar Shop in Sweden & More

Padrón 1964 Anniversary Exclusivo Natural & Privateer Navy Yard Rum | Save/Revive/Kill Cuban Cigars & Europe’s Distribution Crisis – Ep. #254

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Padrón 1964 Anniversary Exclusivo in Natural with Privateer Navy Yard True American Rum. The guys return to Padrón and try the sister cigar to one of their long-time favorites, they discuss European cigar distribution nightmares and Gizmo tasks the panel with naming the three Cuban cigars they’d save and revive and kill.
PLUS: Trinidad Vigía Reserva Cosecha, Pagoda's Humidor Neglect, "Tupperdors are FINE!", Traveling Lizards Meeting Other Lizards, More Chen Zhi Financial Revelations, Padron 1964 Facts We Didn't Know, Gizmo Counts His Govees, U.K. Plain Packaging's Final Call & More

Cuba Aliados by EPC Toro & Glenmorangie The Nectar 16 | Aging + Acclimating Cigars & Cuban Tourism Down – Ep. #253

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Cuba Aliados by Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Toro with Glenmorangie The Nectar 16 Years Old. The guys detail German banks ceasing business with the local Habanos distributor, they share the interesting Cuba Alaidos History and they discuss tips for collecting, storing and aging cigars.
PLUS: New Sponsor Alert: Drew Estate, Cuban Tourism Down Significantly, Developing Your Palate, DJ Khaled at Davidoff of London in Jean Shorts, Pagoda Pranks Gizmo, Episode 250 Instagram Giveaways Recap & More

Tatuaje Miami Havana Cazadores & ArteNOM 1414 Reposado | ProCigar 2027 Shakeup & Listeners Pulling Back from Cubans – Ep. #252

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Tatuaje Miami Havana Cazadores with ArteNOM Selection de 1414 Tequila Reposado. The guys discuss ProCigar 2027 and a major membership change, they hear a voice memo about a lizard meetup on a cruise and things go off the rails when Chef tries to change a rating.
PLUS: Empty LCDH Stores, Winter Smoking Tips, Tequila w/ Food, OpusX ReXilent Redux, Vacation/Cruising Lizards, Listeners Pulling Back from Cubans & More

Cuesta-Rey Centro Fino Sungrown Pyramid No. 9 & Blanton’s | OpusX ReXilient Controversy & Senator’s Birthday – Ep. #251

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Cuesta-Rey Centro Fino Sungrown Pyramid No. 9 with Blanton’s The Original Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey. The guys discuss a controversial new release from Fuente, they share the long histories of both the cigar and the bourbon and they invite in a guest lizard to help recap Senator’s big birthday soirée.
PLUS: Opus X ReXilient 9/11 Cigar Uproar, Rooster Pranks a Compromised Gizmo, Senator and his Saber & More

Partagás 8-9-8 & Macallan 18 | Would We Smoke More Cubans? & Episode 250 Giveaway – Ep. #250

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Partagás 8-9-8 (ROU NOV 10) with The Macallan Sherry Cask 18 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys celebrate 250 episodes with a unicorn cigar from 2010, they level the playing field and debate if they'd bring Cubans back into their daily rotations and a Bam beauty secret is accidentally revealed at a post-pod soirée.
PLUS: Big Giveaway Announced, Lizard's Latest Post-Pod Hangout Spot, Lizard Surgeon on 250 Episodes, Grinder/Poobah/Fundie Dinner Updates, New Davidoffs for Flagship Stores, Bam's Renovation, La Galera's 90th & More

Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 77 Shark & El Dorado 12 | UK Plain Packaging & Bond Roberts Auctions – Ep. #249

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Arturo Fuente Añejo Reserva Xtra Viejo Limited #77 Shark with twelve years aged El Dorado rum. The guys go through the long history of Fuente’s Anejo line, they detail the UK’s proposed plain packaging law for cigars, and they share some big Bond Roberts auctions news.
PLUS: Añejo NYC "For The Love of Agave" Event on Sept. 14, Lizard Surgeon on Clarifying Body/Flavor/Strength, Spain Wants to Ban Private Clubs, Tupperdors -> Humidors -> Dryboxing Process, New Quai d'Orsay Edición Limitada, Cigar Rotation Comforts, Listener on Why Men Are Dressing Poorly, Pagoda Talks Guyana, What Are Lizards Watching/Listening To? & More

La Flor Dominicana 30 Years & Glendronach 15 Revival | Cuban Power Crisis & The ‘Bam Bam Zone’ – Ep. #248

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair La Flor Dominicana 30 Years with The Glendronach 15 Year Revival Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys smoke the only trademarked vitola in the cigar world, a listener takes us into "The Bam Bam Zone" and they share a critical email on the discussions around Cuba’s future.
PLUS: Pagoda Lost Another Case, More Listener Tupperdor Issues, Gizmo at Añejo, Listeners Reply: Lizard X-Files, Favorite Smoking Accessories and Must-Smoke Cigars, Smoking in the Car, Ferio Tego Celebrates Miles Davis' 100th, New Eladio Diaz Cigars, New International Casa Carrillo Releases, Gizmo Insults Senator?, Davidoff Toros, & More

Montecristo 1935 Diamante Toro & A Midwinter Night’s Dram | Cigar Lounge Costs & New Trinidad Reserva – Ep. #247

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Edición Diamante in Toro with High West's A Midwinter Night's Dram Limited Engagement. The guys share the cigars that they think every cigar smoker must try, they discuss the recent US cigar import numbers and they answer how price can affect the ratings.
PLUS: Chen Zhi's Fate, Are Nicaraguan Cigars in Trouble?, Getting Cigar Smoke Off Clothes/Car, What Makes a 10 a 10?, Lizards Desert Island Cigars, New Trinidad Reserva Cosecha, Avoiding Palate Fatigue, Bam and Giz at RUSH/MSG, A Listener's Cigar Rotation Proposal, What's A Good Price For A Member Cigar Lounge? & More

Dunbarton 10th Jubilee & Penderyn | Rehabbing Dull Cigars & Working in the Cigar Industry – Ep. #246

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust 10th Jubilee with Penderyn Single Malt Welsh Whisky. The guys discuss what might cause cigars to lose flavor when stored in tupperdors, they answer a listener email on finding work in the cigar industry and they share the cigar accessories they can’t live without.
PLUS: Chef's Medical Procedure, Is this Saka's Best Cigar?, Melia Closes Cuban Hotels, Cohiba's Talisman Now Reg. Prod., Chef's Medical Procedure & More

Quai d’Orsay Coronas Claro & 123 Tequila Reposado | Has Cuban Tobacco’s Golden Age Ended? & Cuba Supply Crisis – Ep. #245

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Quai d'Orsay Coronas Claro (UBL MAR 22) with 123 Organic Tequila Reposado Dos. The guys saber Pol Roger champagne for two Lizard birthdays, they discuss the future of Cuban tobacco and the global supply/demand issues and they are shocked to learn that Lizard X’s wife angrily returned to the lounge.
PLUS: Has the Golden Age of Cuban Tobacco Ended?, Body vs. Strength vs. Flavor, Why Cuban Blends Change, The Lizard X Files: Lounge Etiquette, Lizard's Cuban Prognostications, Is a European Non-Cuban Cigar Boom Coming?, New French Bolivar R.E. & More

Gurkha Nicaragua Series Toro & Paraduxx 2022 | Gurkha’s Marketing Legacy & Bringing Cubans into the U.S. – Ep. #244

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Gurkha Nicaragua Series in Toro with Paraduxx Proprietary Red Blend 2022. The guys dive deep into Gurkha’s fascinating history and catalog, they discuss how Gurkha pioneered the now-common focus on cigar packaging/marketing and they catch up on listener emails.
PLUS: Gurkha's Long-Lasting Marketing Impact, 2026 Update: Bringing Cubans into the USA, Gurkha's Incredible Catalog, New J.J. Fox Selección Line Announced for Ireland and U.K., Cubans Selling their Farms for Pennies & More

Stoic Equanimity Wisdom & Redbreast 15 | Global Cigar Pricing & Humidor Disaster – Ep. #243

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Stoic Equanimity in Wisdom with fifteen years aged Redbreast Single Pot Still Blended Irish Whiskey. The guys detail discuss how drastic cigar pricing differences can be around the world, they share a listener email on a disastrous situation in his humidor and Senator shares that he’s joined an 'exclusive member club'.
PLUS: Limited Avowed Sampler, Listener Asks: "Are My Cigars Ruined?", The Trouble with Thermoelectric Humidors, Alaska Bans New Lounges, Cuban Tobacco in Non-Cuban Cigars, New 11,000 ft² Cigar Bar & More

Aladino 250th & Bulleit 10 | Ariana Eiroa Interview & Aging Cigars – Ep. #242

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Fixed audio! Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Aladino 250th with ten years aged Bulleit Frontier Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The guys share their interview from PCA 2026 with Ariana Eiroa from JRE Tobacco and Aladino, they debate the peaks and valleys of aging cigars, and they share their favorite places in the world to smoke a cigar.
PLUS: Choosing Your Last-Ever Cigar, RIP Glenn Wolfson (Drew Estate CEO), Cuban Cigar Shipments Down Significantly, Who is Responsible for Cigar Consistency?, Listener Email Catch-Up, Phoenicia Shipping Surcharge, How Long Would Current Lizard Collections Last? & 'Bam Explains it All'

Davidoff Grand Cru No. 5 + H. Upmann Majestic & Johnnie Walker 18 | Davidoff’s Reputation & Social Media Cigar Purges – Ep. #241

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Davidoff Grand Cru No. 5 and H. Upmann Majestic with Eighteen Years Aged Johnnie Walker Blended Scotch Whisky. Listeners share their thoughts on Davidoff’s inconsistencies, the guys discuss box codes on non-Cuban cigars and they share the cigars that have overtaken the Cubans in their rotations.
PLUS: Big Cigar Brand/Retailer Dynamic, Smoking Multiple Cigars, Senator on Repairing a Brand's Reputation, Aging Padron X000s, Meerapfel Review Follow Up, LOTW at Shelley’s DC, How Can Lizards Support PCA? & Social Media Platforms Purging Cigar Groups

Vegas Robaina Unicos & Havana Club Edición Profesional B | Future of Vegas Robaina & N.Y. Generational Tobacco Ban – Ep. #240

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards revisit Vegas Robaina Unicos (GEM JUL 20) paired with Havana Club Edición Profesional "B: Rich & Smoky Dark" Cuban rum. The guys ponder the future of this marca with Habanos S.A., they discuss the recently-proposed New York State generational tobacco ban, and a Lizard Listener asks Bam for an etiquette rules exception.
PLUS: Titans of Tobacco Release Update, New Por Larrañaga Regional, The New $20K LFD Humidor, S.T. Dupont's Releases for Cohiba's 60th & More

Bond Roberts Dalia Linea B No. 3 & Macallan 15 | Lizard Law + Order & Senator Visits Alaska – Ep. #239

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Bond Roberts Dalia Linea B No. 3 with Macallan 15 Years Old Double Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys investigate a shocking breach of lizard protocol, Senator details a recent visit to Alaska, and Poobah calls in on special assignment from Florida.
PLUS: Lizards on Reddit • Poobah Calls in on Special Assignment

Meerapfel La Estancia 52 & Wild Common Reposado | Cuban Tobacco as a ‘Secret Ingredient’ & Cigar Travel Gear – Ep. #238

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Meerapfel La Estancia 52 Edición Exclusiva with Wild Common Tequila Reposado. The guys try their first-ever cigar of completely unknown origin, they answer a listener email on must-have cigar accessories and they share a voice memo on accessories that are good for air travel.
PLUS: Meerapfel History, Cuban Tobacco as a Secret Ingredient, Tobacconist of Greenwich's "Titans of Tobacco" Series, Public Commentary Opens on E.U. Tobacco Laws, Cruise Lines Punished for Cuban Tourism, Cigar Draw Fundamentals, Gizmo Pre-Cuts His Cigars When Traveling & More

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Perez-Carrillo Pledge Purple & Glenlivet Fusion Cask | Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Interview & American Tobacco – Ep. #237

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Perez-Carrillo Pledge Purple with Glenlivet Fusion Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The Lizards share their wide-ranging interview with industry titan Ernesto Perez-Carrillo from PCA 2026, where they discussed his long history in the industry, his intentional blending process and how it all comes back to music.
PLUS: EPC on American Tobacco & Humidity Preferences, New Perez-Carrillo Deep Blue Launches, When to Buy a Tower Humidor, Is Gurkha Back?, Most Cuban-like Experience from Non-Cuban Cigars, Bam Loves His Navage & More

Davidoff Puro Dominicano Corona Larga & Barrell Seagrass | Is Davidoff Back? & Gizmo Loses His Passport – Ep. #236

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 26 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Davidoff Puro Dominicano Corona Larga with Barrell Seagrass Rye Whiskey. The guys try Davidoff’s first new regular production black label line in almost a decade, Gizmo details his recent trip to Europe and they launch the new Lizard ratings website.
PLUS: Is Davidoff Back?, New Ratings Guide Launch, Gizmo Lost His Passport, Tabaclera de Garcia Is Open, Listener Feedback on Pod Impact, Bam's Fashion Faux Pas & More

Ramón Allones Specially Selected & Eminente Reserva | Are Cuban Cigars Overhyped? & Recreating the Cuban Experience – Ep. #235

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Ramón Allones Specially Selected (TUA OCT 21) with Eminente Reserva Ron de Cuba. The guys revisit a legendary Cuban robusto, they debate if Cuban cigars are overhyped and they discuss what might’ve happened had Cuban cigar prices not gone insane.
PLUS: Replicating the Cuban Cigar Experience with Non-Cubans, U.K.'s Generational Tobacco Ban, Aguardiente Rum, ProCigar's Charity Work and New President, St. Louis/PCA Feedback, Cigars in Movies & More

C.L.E. Maduro 50 x 5 & Ass Pocket Bourbon | Eiroa Family Deep Dive & Derek Trucks’ Bourbon – Ep. #234

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the C.L.E. Cigar Company Maduro 50x5 with Ass Pocket Whiskey Original Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The guys do a deep dive on Christian's and the Eiroa's family story, they discuss legendary guitarist Derek Trucks' foray into bourbon, and they share a voice memo on turning a cigar pastime into a passion.
PLUS: Is Bam the Tulsa King?, Saint Luis Rey's 30th Anniversary, Cigar Imports Flatten in 2025, Drew Estate Dominicana Announced, Knuckle Sandwich Behind the Scenes & More

La Galera Imperial Jade Robusto & Lost Lore Reposado | New Orleans Restaurants & Does Stemware Affect Ratings? – Ep. #233

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair La Galera Imperial Jade in Robusto with Lost Lore Tequila Reposado. The guys recap their New Orleans food, drink, music and cigar experiences, they share an injury report on two lizards and they discuss if improper stemware is affecting the liquor ratings.
PLUS: Cooking Tips from Chef, Cuban Tourism Down 50+%, JC Newman/Milwaukee Humidor for America 250, Pagoda's ATV Mishap, Bam's Dental Work, Chef's War on Ice, Pagoda and Nish Patel's History, Gizmo vs. Collared Shirts & Lizards Saved Rocky at a PCA Event

Aging Room Blue Amber Blue Turquoise | PCA 2026 Live in New Orleans & American Tobacco’s Comeback – Ep. #232

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded in New Orleans, Louisiana at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association Convention and International Trade Show, the lizards smoke the Aging Room by Rafael Nodal Blue Amber in Blue Turquoise. The guys share their impressions and favorite moments from this year’s PCA show, they discuss the larger presence of American tobacco in new releases and they celebrate the latest FDA vs. Premium Cigars decision from Judge Mehta.
PLUS: Pagoda's Satchel, Cigar Blenders Keeping Ingredients a Secret, PCA New Releases, Rocky Patel's Legal and Marketing Genius, PCA Interview Previews & More

Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Puro Nicaragua Robusto J & Wild Turkey 101 8 Year | PCA 2026 Preview & Do Cut Styles Affect Flavor? – Ep. #231

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Puro Nicaragua Habano Robusto J with Wild Turkey 101 8 Years Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The guys detail discuss several new releases coming around the PCA show, they answer a listener email on how cuts affecting flavor and they debate the merits of blind reviews.
PLUS: Erik Espinosa's Self-Made History, Two Kinds of Celebrity Cigars, Startup Cigar Organization That's Worth $65M?, Fuente's Latest 'X' Trademark Lawsuit & More

Partagás Serie P No. 2 & Santa Teresa 1796 | One-Hit-Wonder Cigars & Retail Hospitality – Ep. #230

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Partagás Serie P No. 2 (TUA JUN 21) with Santa Teresa 1796 Ron de Solera. The guys discuss a tobacco tax bill Gizmo got from the state of New Jersey, they review their first product from Venezuela and they reveal podcast-reviewed cigars that ended up as one hit wonders.
PLUS: One Hit Wonder Cigars on Pod, Importance of Hospitality at Retail, Lacquer Aroma Affecting Cigars, Storing In/Out of Cellophane, What is different about PCA and ProCigar?, PCA's Hospitality Effort for Retailers, Perdomo Father and Son Announced, Avo's 100th, New Juan López Cuban Regional, Cuba Offers to Pay U.S. Cubans for Nationalized Property, Project Alcatraz, Captain Kirk is 95 & More

Davidoff Winston Churchill Churchill & Hillrock Solera Bourbon | Cigars in Dark Times & Brands That Turned Around – Ep. #229

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Davidoff Winston Churchill The Original Series in Churchill with Hillrock Solera Aged Bourbon Whiskey. The guys discuss St. Louis trying to attract future PCA shows, they share another Hemingway offshoot shipping soon from Fuente and they discuss cigar brands not disclosing their blenders.
PLUS: Aging Tobacco in Bales vs. Rolled Cigars in Bundles, Brands That Have Done a 180°, Cigar Smoking Hygiene, Cigars/Movies/Music for Dark Times, Price's Effect on Lizard Ratings, Where Else to Find Cohiba's Grassy Profile?, New Asylum 90x9, Raching's New Portable Draw Machine, Solera Aging + Dave Pickerill, Does Padron Thousand Series With Age Become Anniversary 1964?, Bam's Recency Bias & More

Foundation Tabernacle Havana Seed CT 142 Lancero & Jack Daniel’s Toasted Barrel | ProCigar Finale & Gizmo vs. United Airlines – Ep. #228

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Foundation The Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142 with Jack Daniels Single Barrel Heritage Barrel Toasted Barrel Tennessee Whiskey. Pagoda and Giz wrap up their time at ProCigar, Gizmo details going to war with United Airlines in the D.R. and they answer a listener email on other cigar media we consume.
PLUS: U.K. Generational Tobacco Ban Progresses Further, Davidoff Puro Dominicana Returns, Kelner S.A.S. Visit, ProCigar Auctions, Lizards' Longest Cigar Breaks & More

Perdomo Legacy Nicaraguan Shade Grown Epicure & Volcan Reposado | Can Time Fix a Bad Blend? & Brands We Avoid – Ep. #227

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Perdomo Legacy Nicaraguan Shade Grown Epicure with Volcan de Mi Tierra Reposado. The guys do a first-time review from a major cigar brand, Rooster shares another wildlife encounter and we get an update on Bam’s Fundie dinner plans.
PLUS: Perdomo's History, Perdomo and Opus Defying the Wrapper Odds, Brands Lizards Avoid, Can Time Fix a Bad Blend?, Rooster's Cigar Pairings, Camping and Cigars, Indoor vs. Outdoor Smoking, Macallan 12 110 Proof & More

Plasencia Alma del Cielo Boreal & Volans Reposado | ProCigar at La Aurora & Can New Smokers Find Legit Cubans? – Ep. #226

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Plasencia Alma del Cielo in Boreal with Volans Tequila Reposado. Pagoda and Gizmo detail their first two days at the 2026 ProCigar festival, the guys discuss a new release from non-Cuban H. Upmann, and they answer an email about a mysterious member of their lounge.
PLUS: What's Gizmo Like Off Air?, New Dunbarton Corona Sampler, PCA 2026 is On!, Podcast on Video?, New Smokers Sourcing Cubans, Lounge Owner Gaffs & More

Cohiba Ambar & Abuelo 12 | Tabacalera S.L.U. Insolvency & Cuba’s Blending Process – Ep. #225

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Cohiba Ambar with twelve year aged Abuelo rum. The guys answer a listener email on their favorite destination smoking spots, they discuss the Tabaclera S.L.U. bankruptcy and they somehow find their way into Bam’s use of handkerchiefs and sinus maintenance.

PLUS: Lizard Favorite Destination Smoking Spots, Cuba's Blending Process Debate, New Ratings Guide Announcement, LOTW Winners Update, Tabacalera S.L.U. Insolvency, Hoyo's 160th & More

Dunbarton Solita Red & Knob Creek 12 | Future of Cuban Tobacco & Cigar Lounge Hospitality – Ep. #224

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Solita Red with twelve year aged Knob Creek Single Malt Scotch Whiskey. The guys discuss the supposed postponement of the Habanos Festival, they debate the future of Cuban tobacco and they share the importance of cigar lounge and shop owner hospitality.
PLUS: Successfully Joining a Lounge, Great Cigars You Don't Reach For, Plasencia Barn Fire, Listener Humidity Aligning with Pod Review Humidity, Consistent Humidity for Smoking, More Lizard X/Wife Detail & More

Avowed The Vow 6.29 & Lagavulin 11 Offerman Edition | Estate Planning for Cigars & Habanos Festival Updates – Ep. #223

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Avowed The Vow 6.29 and eleven year aged Lagavulin Offerman Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys discuss the Habanos Festival and planned releases, they share ideas for estate planning for your cigar collection, and a listener calls them to task on Rum additives. (This episode was recorded Feb. 9, 2026, before the Habanos festival was postponed indefinitely.)
PLUS: Breakfast Cereals, Cuba Has No Fuel, Spouses Buying Cigars as Gifts, What NOT to Do With Your Cigars When You're Gone, Enlightenment Cigars & More

CAO Brazilia Box-Press & Joseph Magnus Bourbon | Women in Lizard Nation & Cigars for Milestones – Ep. #222

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the CAO Brazilia in Box-Press with Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The guys discuss recommended celebratory cigars, they answer a listener email on the best credit cards for rewards, and they share a voice memo unlike any other before.
PLUS: The Women in Lizard Nation, Cigars for Celebrating Milestones, Cigar-Adjacent Gifts from Significant Others, Davidoff Ownership Transition, Tennessee Legislator Proposes E-Commerce Ban, New Cuban Trinidad & More

Trinidad Espiritu Series No. 3 Belicoso & Yellow Spot 12 | New Lizard Ratings Process & Blend Transparency – Ep. #221

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Trinidad Espiritu Series No. 3 Belicoso with twelve year aged Yellow Spot Irish Whiskey. The guys discuss unpleasant flavor notes in cigars, they share a reflective listener email, and they make their first-ever change to the formal rating process.
PLUS: Rafael Nodal's Impression on Trinidad, Davidoff Exclusive Editions, Blend Transparency Importance, Consistency vs Marketing Gimmicks & More

H. Upmann Magnum 46 & Don Pancho 8 | Habanos 2026 Price Increases & Unbanded Cuban Cigar Truths – Ep. #220

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair H. Upmann Magnum 46 (OEG ABR 22) with Don Pancho 8 Years Old Panamanian Rum. The guys return to a cigar they first reviewed four years ago, they go through Halfwheel’s Top 25 Cigars from 2025 and Senator shares a crazy story from their member lounge.

PLUS: Cigar Lounge Etiquette, Are "Unbanded Cuban Cigars" Real?, Cigar Industry Theft and Murder, Habanos S.A. 2026 Price Increases & More

Aladino 85 Aniversario Reserva Robusto & Abuelo 7 | Klaas Kelner Calls In & Bam’s Fundadores Auction – Ep. #219

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Aladino 85 Aniversario Reserva in Robusto with seven year aged Abuelo Rum from Panama. Klaas Kelner joins the Lizards to discuss the recently rated Kelner LE 80, the guys go back to their discussion on customer service, and, with some special guests, they finally complete Bam’s Fundadores Auction Transaction.
PLUS: Voice Memo on Memorable Smoking Moments in 2025, Abuelo's Rich Panamanian History, Dunbarton's New Year of the Release, Bam's Big Check & Does Alcohol Impair the Formal Lizard Rating?

My Father Le Bijou 1922 Torpedo & Graham’s 20 | New Cohiba Excelentes Exclusive & Gizmo Named FOH Man of the Year – Ep. #218

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the My Father Le Bijou 1922 in Torpedo Box Pressed with Graham's 20 Year Old Tawny Port. The guys reveal the new Cohiba "Excelentes" LE Coming in '26, they share that Gizmo has been named FOH Man of the Year and Senator details his latest trip to Panama.
PLUS: More Chen Zhi Chaos, The Pod Debut of Port, Sweden Bans Habanos S.A. & What Does the Future of Cuban Cigars Look Like?

Kelner LE 80 & Writers’ Tears Copper Pot | Cigar Aficionado Top 25 & Bam’s Fundadores Sale – Ep. #217

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Kelner LE 80 with Writers' Tears Copper Pot Still Blended Irish Whiskey. The guys discuss Cigar Aficionado's 2025 Top 25, chaos erupts when Gizmo provides a major update on Bam selling his (or Rooster's?) Trinidad Fundadores and the guys smoke a Klaas Kelner cigar created for his father's 80th birthday.
PLUS: Nicaragua's Effect on Cuba and Cuban Cigars, Bam's New Buzzer, More Blind Rating Episodes?, Davidoff Diademas Finas Inspiration & More

Byron 19th Century Poemas & Macleod’s 15 | Does Retrohaling Affect Your Palate? & Spain Smoking Ban – Ep. #216

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Byron 19th Century Poemas with 1933 Macleod's 15 Years Old Sherry Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys debate if retrohaling affects how we taste food and wine, Senator talks handling bad customer service and a listener asks them to reflect on their most cherished cigar memories.
PLUS: Gizmo vs. USPS, EDIAV Loves the Black Honey, Spanish Smoking Ban, New Cuban Punch, Nicaraguan Cigar Tariffs & More

Cohiba BHK 54 & Dalmore King Alexander III | Behike Pricing Reality & 2025 Ratings Review – Ep. #215

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair Cohiba BHK 54 with French Bloom Le Blanc Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wine & The Dalmore King Alexander III Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys ring in the new year with one of Rooster’s favorites, they review the best and worst cigars and pairings of the year and they learn from a master on how to properly taste whisky.
PLUS: Poobah Sends a Voice Memo, Is Behike Worth the Price?, Smoking More White Whales, Dialing in Tupperware Humidity & More

Best of 2025 Pt. 2: The Interviews

Lounge Lizards — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500

LOUNGE LIZARDS - BEST OF 2025 PT. 2 - THE INTERVIEWS - PRESENTED BY FÁBRICA 5 CIGAR CO.
We were supported in 2025 by Fábrica 5 Cigar Company, Small Batch Cigar, Bond Roberts and LIZARD NATION listeners like you! Thank you! All episodes were recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, except where noted.

TIMESTAMPS
Timestamps may be off slightly on various platforms due to sponsored content.

(00:02:07 – 00:44:05) JORGE PADRÓN - PADRON CIGARS (EP 183)
(00:44:05 – 01:17:06) RAFAEL NODAL - AGING ROOM/ALTADIS/TABACLERA USA (EP 193)
(01:17:06 – 02:17:52) ROB AYALA & HAMLET PAREDES - FABRICA 5/BOND ROBERTS/FOH - (EP 185)
(02:17:52 – 02:53:35) LISSETTE PEREZ-CARRILLO - CASA CARRILLO (EP 197)
(02:53:35 – 03:36:25) VANCE TAYLOR - STOIC CIGARS (EP 206)
(03:36:25 – 03:57:30) JUSTO EIROA - ALADINO (EP 187)
(03:57:30 - 04:30:34) KLAAS KELNER - KELNER TABAK (EP 201)

Join the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We’re a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.

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Best of 2025 Pt. 1: Year of the Lizard

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500

LOUNGE LIZARDS - BEST OF 2025 PT. 1 - YEAR OF THE LIZARD - PRESENTED BY FÁBRICA 5 CIGAR CO.
We were supported in 2025 by Fábrica 5 Cigar Company, Small Batch Cigar, Bond Roberts and LIZARD NATION listeners like you! Thank you! All episodes were recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, except where noted.

TIMESTAMPS
Timestamps may be off slightly on various platforms due to sponsored content.

(00:02:37 – 00:17:06) NOSTALGIC LISTENER EMAIL + ORIGINS OF THE POD (EP 164)

(00:17:06 – 00:23:29) AI IMAGES OF THE LIZARDS / BAM'S NOT HAPPY (EP 170)
(00:23:29 – 00:31:12) REFLECTING ON 200 EPISODES + PAGODA LIGHTS EARLY (EP 200)

(00:31:12 – 00:50:41) CHEF RICKY’S TOWER / INVENTORY TALK + SELLING CIGARS TO FRIENDS (EP 176)

(00:50:41 – 01:05:54) HABANOS / CUBA PRISONER CIGAR-ROLLING STORY (EP 206)

(01:05:54 – 01:38:17) TIMEPIECE DEEP DIVE (EP 205)

(01:38:17 – 02:01:33) FATHER/SON FIRST CIGAR EXPERIENCE + BAM JR. GOES TO COLLEGE (EP 194)

(02:01:33 – 02:02:51) THE DALMORE'S (AND ROOSTER'S) THOUSAND YEAR HISTORY (EP 193)

(02:02:51 – 02:26:17) DAVIDOFF'S ROUGH YEAR: AGE-STATEMENT REINVENTION + “YEAR OF THE HORSE” PACKAGING (EPs 165 & 210)

(02:26:17 – 02:35:57) GIZMO (IN A MOMENT OF VULNERABILITY) + CHER = GILFMO (EP 173)
(02:35:57 – 02:51:06) PAGODA'S ONE WORD REVIEW + CHEF RICKY CULINARY SCHOOL STORY (EP 174)

(02:51:06 – 02:59:04) PAGODA: A MANHATTAN TALE (EP 204)

(02:59:04 – 03:00:00) POOBAH GOES DEEP ON CORPORATE STRATEGY / BAM’S “MARKETING” (EP 173)

(03:00:00 – 03:19:02) REDDIT TALE W/ EVIL MICKEY MOUSE (EP 169)
(03:19:02 – 03:32:58) GRINDER GOES OFF THE RAILS ON TEQUILA (EP 198)
(03:32:58 – 03:51:20) WINE DEEP DIVE (EP 175)

(03:51:20 – 04:02:01) CIGAR STORAGE + CURRENT LIZARD INVENTORIES / “BANE” APPEARS (EP 186)
(04:02:01 – 04:06:28) BAM IN TURKS & CAICOS AND VIOLATES FREEZER PROTOCOL

(04:06:28 – 04:20:11) REMEMBERING NORTH KOREA (EP 211)

(04:20:11 – 04:29:15) BAM'S CROC/TOE CONFUSION/CONCERN (EP 213)

(04:29:15 - END) FOUR-YEAR ANNIVERSARY TOAST / GARÇON RETURNS WITH POL ROGER (EP 209)

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Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario 25 & Macallan A Night on Earth | UK vs. Cigar Lounges & Ybor City Restoration – Ep. #214

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario 25 Edición Limitada with The Macallan A Night On Earth: The First Light Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys share Aganorsa’s history, they discuss more 'Year of the Horse' releases and they find themselves once again distracted by packaging.
PLUS: New Diplomáticos Cancilleres, UK vs. Cigar Lounges, S.T. Dupont's $70k Lighter, The BrickHouse is On Fire, a New Offering from The Macallan, Gizmo Banned from Selecting Cigars & More

La Galera Habano Perillas Lancero & Dalmore Port Wood Reserve | New Bond Roberts/Habanos Releases & UK Cigar Fight – Ep. #213

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair La Galera Habano in Lancero with The Dalmore Port Wood Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys return to the lancero after a full year away, they share new cigar releases from Bond Roberts and Habanos S.A. and "Dr. Bam Bam Scholls" proves gullible with some unique lounge attire.
PLUS: New Bond Roberts & Habanos S.A. Releases, Lounge/Shop Owners Treating Young Customers Poorly, Pairing Mentality Redux, The Economist on Cuba, Passionate UK House of Lords Cigar Speech, World Cigar Show in Dubai & Gizmo's Spanish Lesson

Warped La Colmena Black Honey 2023 & Larceny Small Batch | Fuente’s New Cameroon Tobacco & Habanos vs. China – Ep. #212

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Warped La Colmena Black Honey 2023 with Larceny Small Batch 92 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The guys discuss Fuente finding new Cameroon tobacco, they answer listener emails on meetups and samplers and they share some of their favorite breakfast cigars.
PLUS: California UTL Lawsuit Update, New Jersey Cigar Tax Proposal, Habanos S.A.s' Chen Zhi vs. China, Senator vs. Senator, JC Newman for America 250 & More

Partagás Serie D No. 4 & Grgich Hills Cabernet | Thanksgiving Perfect Plate & Helping New Cigar Smokers – Ep. #211

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Partagás Serie D No. 4 (TLU FEB 22) with Grgigh Hills Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2020. The guys discuss the world's biggest cigar lounge coming to Pennsylvania, they answer Lizard FAQs, and they each build a perfect plate for Thanksgiving.
PLUS: Helping New Smokers/Being a New Smoker, Gizmo Bought a Watch, Denver vs. Pipe Smokers & More

Montecristo Double Edmundo & La Marielita 18 | New Cohiba + Davidoff Releases & Fixing Weak Cuban Brands – Ep. #210

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Montecristo Double Edmundo with eighteen year aged La Marielita rum from Panama. The guys discuss new releases from Cohiba and Davidoff, they debate how Habanos S.A. could rehabilitate underselling marques and they discuss their recent cigar rotation changes.
PLUS: Panamanian Rum and La Marielita History, Davidoff's Year of the Lacquer Boxes and Collectible Coins, Maldives Generational Smoking Ban, Pre/Post-Pod Lizard Rituals & More

Tatuaje Cabaiguan Imperiales & G4 Reposado | Four Years of the Pod & Can Nicaraguan Tobacco Taste Cuban? – Ep. #209

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Cabaiguan by Tatuaje in Imperiales with G4 Tequila Reposado. The guys toast champagne for the podcast's fourth anniversary, they answer listener emails on humidity and cold weather smoking setups and Gizmo tells a story about intruders in his garage.
PLUS: Can Nicaraguan Tobacco Taste Cuban?, Nicaraguan Tariff Threat, More Tobacco Bans in California & Massachusetts & Listener Feedback on: Timepieces, Stoic & Prison Labor Discussions

Oz Family Karatoba Robusto Extra & Yamato Cask Strength | Habanos Stakeholder Indicted & Non-Cubans Getting Better – Ep. #208

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Oz Family Cigars Karatoba Robusto Extra with Yamato Special Edition Cask Strength Japanese Whisky. The guys discuss the US Government’s Claims against a major stakeholder in Habanos S.A., they share a voice memo praising the improvement of non-Cuban cigars over the last decade, and they make a huge Lizard of the Week announcement.
PLUS: The Return of Bam's Bolognese, Ozgener History, Chen Zhi's $15B Pig Butchering Scam, Oral Hygiene/Smelling Like Smoke at Home, Non-Alcoholic Pairing Recommendations,

La Flor Dominicana Cameroon Cabinet No. 1 & Lagavulin Distiller’s Edition | 25 Years of Habanos & California Cigar Lawsuit – Ep. #207

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair La Flor Dominicana Cameroon Cabinet No. 1 with Lagavulin Distiller's Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys announce their exciting new partnership with Small Batch Cigar, they revisit the U.S. Cigar Industry suing California and they discuss twenty-five years of Habanos S.A.
PLUS: Home Run Humidor, New Year of the Snake for Partagás, Belgian Plain Packaging, & Gizmo's "Forced Growth"

Stoic Equanimity Courage & Macallan 12 Double Cask | Vance Taylor Interview & Habanos on Prison Labor – Ep. #206

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Stoic Cigars Equanimity in Courage with twelve years aged Macallan Double Cask Collection Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys share their interview with Stoic Cigars Owner Vance Taylor, recorded at PCA 2025, where they discuss the brand’s origins, Vance's collaborative blending process in the DR with Klaas Kelner, and how he’s using unique technology to connect with cigar smokers.
PLUS: Habanos S.A. Confirms NGO Prison Labor Report, Lizards on Reddit, Drew Estate/Joya de Nicaragua Distribution Split, Building a Cigar Company & Cigar Industry Sues California Attorney General

Romeo y Julieta Dianas & Planteray XO 20th | Cigar + Watch Culture & Havana Airport Cigar Seizures – Ep. #205

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Romeo y Julieta Dianas with Planteray XO 20th Anniversary Rum. The guys return to Cuban cigars after five weeks, they share a listener voice memo on a successful New Orleans trip, and the guys answer an email and do a deep dive on their favorite timepieces.
PLUS: Havana Intl. Airport Cigar Seizures, Finding Lizards to Split Boxes With, Disappointed Listener Asks: Does Alcohol Affect the Ratings?, Gizmo Pronunciation Vindication, Daily Driver Timepieces & Cigar/Watch Culture Parallels

My Father Blue Toro & Partido Roble Fino Reposado | Cuban Prisoners Rolling Cigars & Avoiding Cigar Overheating – Ep. #204

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the My Father Blue in Toro with Partido Roble Fino Sherry Cask Finished Tequila Reposado. The guys discuss an NGO report on Cuban Prisoners Rolling Cigars, they share how not to overheat your cigar while smoking, and another instant classic Pagoda story comes to light.
PLUS: Agave Meets Scotch Barrels, Fuente's Don Carlos Change, Trinidad's $1000 Fundadores, Lawrence Taylor on the Jumbotron, HSA Bullfighter Release, Listener Email on Rating Systems & More

Davidoff Chef’s Edition 2025 & Pascal Jolivet Sancerre 2023 | Lavish Cigar Packaging & Senator in the D.R. – Ep. #203

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Davidoff Chef's Edition 2025 with Pascal Jolivet Sancerre 2023. The guys discuss the faults in lavish packaging, they revisit why they smoke the entire cigar each week and Senator tells us about his trip to Dominican Republic.
PLUS: Where to Smoke in NYC When Visiting, Michelin Stars, White Wine's Shelf Life & More

Padrón 1964 Anniversary Torpedo Maduro & Balvenie Sweet Toast | How We Feel About Cuban Cigars & Another Cuba Blackout – Ep. #202

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Padrón 1964 Anniversary Torpedo in Maduro with The Balvenie Sweet Toast of American Oak Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys debate their current feelings on Cuban Cigars, they discuss Davidoff’s 2025 Chef's Edition and they share some feedback on Episode 200.
PLUS: Cuba's Fourth Island-wide Blackout, PCA's CEO Contract Extension, Another Retrohale Debate & More

Avowed New Dawn Toro & Glenmorangie 10 | Klaas Kelner Interview & The Story of Avowed – Ep. #201

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Avowed New Dawn in Toro with ten years aged Glenmorangie The Original Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys share their interview with blender and manufacturer Klaas Kelner, recorded at PCA 2025, where they discuss how Klaas blends cigars for clients like Avowed and Stoic, his approach to complete palate coverage and his controversial feelings on the retrohale.
PLUS: The Story of Avowed, Norwegian Plain Packaging, Parallels Between Plating Food and Cigar Blending, Voice Memo on Cigar/Family Balance & Giz on Pickled Asparagus

H. Upmann Sir Winston 2018 & Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill 2015 | Cigarmageddon 2025 & 200 Episodes – Ep. #200

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair H. Upmann Sir Winston (EOS OCT 18) with Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill Vintage 2015 Champagne. The guys celebrate 200 episodes with a Winston Churchill pairing, they discuss the wide reaching impact of Cigarmageddon 2025 and they answer a listener email about their first 200.
PLUS: Cuban Cigar Rotation Update, Churchill's Relationship w/ Pol Roger, Senator's Honey Deuce, Pagoda at the U.S. Open and Memories from 200 Episodes

Liga Privada H99 Toro & Heaven Hill 7 Year Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon | RIP Flory Padrón & Tell-Tale Signs of an Aged Cigar – Ep. #199

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Liga Privada H99 in Toro with Heaven Hill 7 Year Aged Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The guys share the tell-tale signs of an aged cigar, they learn about stalk cut tobacco and Bam takes his son to college.
PLUS: RIP Flory Padrón, Senator Junior Turns 3, Sobremesa Brûlée Debate Continues, ProCigar and Puro Sabor '26 Announced, Fuente/Meerapfel Distro Fallout, Greek Wine Recommendations & Listener Email on Plume vs. Mold

Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Poobah, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky, Grinder and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Cuaba Distinguidos & El Tesoro Tequila Blanco | Customs Issues at US Border & Buena Vista Social Club Musical Review – Ep. #198

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Cuaba Distinguidos (BRM ABR 24) with El Tesoro Tequila Blanco. The guys discuss the recent ramp up in customs issues at US borders, they share a Havana travel update and Grinder goes off the rails after too much tequila.
PLUS: Senator in Atlanta, Buena Vista Social Club Musical Review, Podcast Pairing Philosophy, Ratings Controvery Erupts & Southwest Cuts Cuban Flights

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Perez-Carrillo Encore Black Robusto & Southern Star Paragon Bourbon | Interview with Lissette Perez-Carrillo – Ep. #197

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Perez-Carrillo Encore Black in Robusto with Southern Star Paragon Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The guys share their interview with Casa Carrillo’s co-owner Lissette Perez-Carrillo recorded at PCA 2025 where they discuss the recent change to the company’s name, the impact of Lissette's father’s legacy and their plans for the future of the company.
PLUS: What Makes a Cigar Great?, LPC on Women in Cigars, Casa Carrillo's Blending and International Footprint, Sobremesa Brûlée Debate Continues, New Cigar Oasis Caliber V & Boveda's New Desktop Humidor

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Cohiba Siglo II & Domaine Sigalas Assyrtiko 2020 | Box Code Revisit & Retail Lounge Hospitality – Ep. #196

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Cohiba Siglo II (UAO AGO 19) with Domaine Sigalas Santorini Assyrtiko Vintage 2020. The guys revisit tonight’s cigar in a whole new way, review their first-ever non-sparkling white wine pairing, and dive into the often-lacking hospitality at retail lounges.
PLUS: Festival del Habano '26 Announced Celebrating 60th Anniversary of Cohiba, Listener Patreon Requests, Listener Get Together Update, Freezing Cuban Cigars, Listeners on Newbie 5-Pack, Greek Wine Deep Dive

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Dunbarton Sobremesa Brûlée Robusto & Glenmorangie 12 | Non-Cuban Five-Pack for New Smokers & Brûlée Sweetening Debate – Ep. #195

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa Brûlée in Robusto with twelve year aged Glenmoranie Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys build their non-Cuban 5 pack for new cigar smokers, they debate if cigars and tobacco have made a return into pop culture and Pagoda melts into the studio’s loveseat.
PLUS: The Great Sobremesa Brûlée Sweetening Debate, RIP Ozzy Osbourne, Tariffs Hit Cigars, Do Men and Women Have Different Palate Preferences?, Acquired Tastes in Cigars, Coffee and Music, How Have Lizards Palates Changed?, The Honduran Cigar Boom, & The New 12 Year Expression from Glenmorangie

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Romeo y Julieta Churchills & Billecart-Salmon Champagne Le Rosé | Garçon Joins for Bam's + Chef's Birthday & RyJ History – Ep. #194

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair Romeo y Julieta Churchills with Billecart-Salmon Champagne Le Rosé. The guys celebrate Bam’s and Ricky’s birthdays, they share a powerful email from an Australian Lizard and they hold themselves accountable for ignoring tonight’s marca.
PLUS: Garçon Joins for Bam's and Chef's Birthday, RyJ History, How Rosé Champagne Is Different & Are the Lizards Hypocrites on Cuba?

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Concerto Maestro & Dalmore 12 Sherry Cask | Interview with Rafael Nodal & Daily Smoking Routines – Ep. #193

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey and at the 2025 Premium Cigar Association Convention and International Trade Show In New Orleans, Louisiana the lizards welcome Rafael Nodal, President/Blender of Aging Room Cigars and VP of Product Capability for Tabacalera USA. In studio, the guys pair the Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Concerto in Maestro with twelve year aged The Dalmore Sherry Cask Select Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Rafael and the guys discuss Aging Room blending, his love of music, cigars, cooking and - like Senator - great champagne and caviar. The guys also answer a listener email on their daily smoking routines.
PLUS: Senator Attacked on YouTube, New Releases from Stoic and Aladino, Nicaraguan Speed Limits, Gizmo Got Pulled Over While Smoking & Tommy Bahama Cigars

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

H. Upmann No. 2 & Cascahuín Tahona Blanco | Core Cuban Flavor Notes & Five-Pack for New Cuban Smokers – Ep. #192

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair H. Upmann No. 2 with Cascahuín Tahona Tequila Blanco. The guys answer a listener email on what flavor notes to expect from the core Cuban marcas, they put together a five-pack for the "New Cuban Smoker" and Bam details his trip to Turks and Caicos.
PLUS: J.J. Fox Launches the Punch Nectarés, Was This Cigar Worth COTY?, Cuban Tobacco Yield Drops, American Airlines Reduces Cuban Flights, Tahona vs. Steel for Tequila & Freezer Protocol for Tobacco Beetles

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

J.C. Newman The American Toro & Aberlour A’bunadh | First Premium Handmade American Puro & Choosing the Right Cigar Pairing – Ep. #191

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the J.C. Newman The American in Toro with Aberlour A’bunadh Speyside Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys smoke their first-ever American puro, they discuss how to choose the right pairing for your cigar and they answer a listener email on changes to the Lizard smoking rotation.
PLUS: The "Authenticity" of Cask Strength Spirits, Peter James Cigar Cases Discontinued & Davidoff News + Future Chef's Editions

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Montecristo No. 2 & Flor de Caña 18 | 'Golden Age of Cigar Quality' Deep Dive & Update on Cuban Cigar Review Frequency – Ep. #190

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair Montecristo No. 2 with eighteen year aged Flor de Caña rum. The guys revisit a Cuban classic, they discuss if we're in a "golden age" of cigar quality, and Gizmo provides an update on the state of Cuban cigars on this podcast.
PLUS: Smoking in Singapore, Bam Keeps Spilling Rum, Is Change Coming for Cuba?, Gizmo Messed Up the Liquor Pairing & Why Don't the Lizards Smoke More Edicións Regional & Limitada?

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Fuente Fuente Opus X Oro Oscuro Robusto & Brugal 1888 Doblemente Añejado | Opus X Marketing & French Smoking Laws – Ep. #189

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Fuente Fuente Opus X Oro Oscuro in Robusto with Brugal 1888 Doblemente Añejado. The guys revisit Opus X and discuss its marketing success, they comment on new French smoking laws and they share the added sugar content in several of our rum pairings.
PLUS: New Dunbarton Umbagog, Lizards' Favorite Traveling Cigar Memory, Padrón Natural vs. Maduro & Will Opus Ever Meet Expectations?

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

El Rey del Mundo Choix Suprême & Cascahuín Reposado | Lizard Nation Call to Action & Future of Cuban Cigars – Ep. #188

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair El Rey del Mundo Choix Suprême with Cascahuín Tequila Reposado. The guys revisit one of their favorite summer cigars, they discuss two new Habanos S.A. releases and they continue the discussion around the frequency of Cuban cigars on the podcast.
PLUS: The First Lizard Nation "Call to Action", Lizards on Hookah, Cuba's Rum Industry is a Disaster & Lizards' Most Recent Cuban Cigar Purchases

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Aladino Cameroon Robusto & Cantera Negra Añejo | Interview with Justo Eiroa & JRE + Aladino History – Ep. #187

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey and at the 2025 Premium Cigar Association Convention and International Trade Show In New Orleans, Louisiana the lizards welcome Justo Eiroa, President of JRE Cigars/Aladino. In studio, the guys pair the Aladino Cameroon Robusto with Cantera Negra Tequila Añejo. Justo and the guys discuss Aladino’s success and the ties between Honduran and Cuban tobacco plus they debate if Senator has indeed found the "New D4".
PLUS: Disappointing Unicorn Cigars, Aladino History and New 85th Line, US Cigar Prices Increasing Due to Tariffs, Connecticut vs. Online Cigar Sales & New Tatuaje

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Sancho Panza Belicosos & Crémant de Bourgogne Brut | Future of Cuban Cigars on the Pod & Budget Sparkling Wine – Ep. #186

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair Sancho Panza Belicosos with Cave L' Aurance Cremant de Bourgogne Brut. One of the last remaining cuban marcas makes its review debut tonight, the lizards answer a listener email on a budgeting for cigar purchases and they begin a discussion on the future of Cuban Cigars on this podcast.
PLUS: Senator's Search for Budget Sparkling Wine, Percentage of Cubans/Non-Cubans In Lizard Collections, Why Are Long Ashes Celebrated?, Sancho Panza History, Cuban Cigarillo Demand, Michael Jordan Joins NBC, Cohiba vs. Cohiba & Bane joins the program

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Bond Roberts 109 + Fenómenos | Rob Ayala + Hamlet Paredes In Studio & Fabrica5 Blending + QC – Ep. #185

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 27 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards welcome Rob Ayala (Friends of el Habano/FOH, Bond Roberts) and Hamlet Paredes (Cuban Legend, Master Blender, Partagás, Rocky Patel) in-studio for a two and a half hour conversation. The guys smoke Bond Roberts 109 and Bond Roberts Fenómenos, they discuss all things Fabrica5, blending, quality control, the Honduran parallels to Cuban tobacco and the current state of the Cuban cigar market.

PLUS: Foursquare 12 Years Aged Private Cask Selection Single Blended Rum, The "Why" of Fabrica5, Hamlet's Storied History, Rob's Perspective on Cuban Cigar Price Increases and the Future, How Sharing Cubans has Changed.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Diplomáticos No. 2 & J.P. Wiser’s 18 | Cigar Inventory Management & Cuban Retailer Pricing – Ep. #184

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 20 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair Diplomáticos No. 2 with J.P. Wiser's 18 Years Old Canadian Blended Whisky. The lizards revisit the only cigar this Cuban marca produces, they answer a listener email on a retailer’s impact on Cuban cigar prices and they discuss inventory management.
PLUS: NY/NJ Travel Nightmares, The Joy in Sharing Holy Grail Cigars, Preview of Rob Ayala/Hamlet Paredes In Studio Next Week & When Do Aged Cigars Peak?

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Padrón Family Reserve No. 45 Maduro & Lagavulin 16 | Interview with Jorge Padrón & Padrón’s Future – Ep. #183

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 13 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey and at the 2025 Premium Cigar Association Convention and International Trade Show In New Orleans, Louisiana the lizards welcome industry legend Jorge Padrón, President of Padrón Cigars. In studio, the guys pair the Padrón Family Reserve No. 45 in Maduro with sixteen year aged Lagavulin Single Malt Scotch. In a wide-ranging conversation, Jorge and the guys discuss new Padrón product development, the brand’s quality over quantity ethos, and his approach to charting the future of Padrón Cigars.
PLUS: Grinder Makes His Return, Lizards on Cigar Buying/Aging Habit Changes, Lagavulin History, New Padrón Releases, Davidoff Closing Two Lounges and a NJ Municipality Launches Public Smoking Ban

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo de San Juan & Cierto Private Collection Tequila Blanco | Cigar Lounge Etiquette Redux – Ep. #182

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 06 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair ten years' aged Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo de San Juan with Cierto Private Collection Tequila Blanco. The lizards revisit a listener email on cigar lounge etiquette, they smoke a ten years aged cigar thanks to a Lizard listener, and the guys discuss their love of Scones.
PLUS: Fabrica 5 Lineup Recommendations, Return to Agave and Pagoda Cracks Bam Up

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

La Aurora Family Creed Fuerte Sol Robusto & E. León Jimenes 1903 Rum | PCA 2025 Live in New Orleans & Trade Show Highlights – Ep. #181

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded in New Orleans, Louisiana at the 2025 Premium Cigar Association Convention and International Trade Show, the lizards pair the La Aurora Family Creed Fuerte Sol Robusto with E. León Jimenes 1903 Rum. The guys share their impressions and favorite moments from the PCA show, they detail our appreciation for New Orleans cuisine and hospitality and they discuss our new obsession with a famous sandwich.
PLUS: Interview Previews and New Orleans vs. Las Vegas

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Cohiba BHK 58 & Ron Santiago de Cuba 8 + 11 Años | The New $700 Cohiba Behike & Bam + Gizmo in Havana – Ep. #180

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Cohiba BHK 58 with both eight and eleven year aged Ron Santiago de Cuba rum. The lizards review the new high-dollar flagship cigar from Cuba, Bam and Gizmo discuss their latest trip to Havana and listeners prompt a revisit to the 'selling cigars to friends' debate.

PLUS: Diminishing Returns of Larger Ring Gauge Cigars, New Cuban Cigar Releases, Current Lizard Cuban Cigar Buying Habits, Listener Criticism of Cohiba Siglo VI Ratings & Are Factory Codes Less Relevant Today?

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Dunbarton Umbagog Bronzeback & Bruichladdich Classic Laddie | Steve Saka’s Branding & Nicaragua Factory Fire – Ep. #179

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Umbagog Bronzeback with Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie Single Malt Scotch. The guys discuss Steve Saka’s unique branding decisions, they learn of a recent factory fire in Nicaragua, and they answer listener email on cigar lounge etiquette.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Punch Punch Punch & Larressingle Armagnac VSOP | Cuban Retailers End U.S. Shipments & Great Cuban Cigar Memories – Ep. #178

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Punch Punch Punch with Larressingle Armagnac VSOP. The guys discuss the impact of popular retailers ending US shipping for Cubans, they share their first memories of great Cuban cigars and they discuss Pagoda’s unique cigar journey.
PLUS: Shipping Change Affecting the Secondary/Tertiary Markets, Palette Development from Smoking With Friends & Bam and Giz Preview their Cuba Trip

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Stoic Cigars Courage & Flor de Caña 18 | April Fools’ Blind Review & PCA 2025 Preview – Ep. #177

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Stoic Cigars Courage with eighteen year aged Flor de Caña rum. The guys do their first-ever full-panel-blind cigar review with a shocking result, Lizard Henrito joins the panel to reveal the details post-rating and they preview PCA 2025 in New Orleans.
PLUS: New PCA Releases from Dunbarton and Davidoff, Senator on Outdoor Stemware, Best Outdoor TV Setup
Thanks to Lizard Henrito and Matt at Summit Cigars in Akron, Ohio for making tonight's full panel blind review possible.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Partagás Línea Maestra Rito & Bacardí Reserva Ocho | New Habanos Cigars & Selling Cigars to Friends – Ep. #176

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Partagás Línea Maestra in Rito with Bacardí Reserva Ocho. The guys discuss eleven new Habanos S.A. cigar releases, they share the amazing history of Bacardí in Cuba and a lizard debate begins on how to price selling cigars to friends.
PLUS: Bam in the Hot Seat Again, Preparing Freshly-Delivered Cigars for Smoking & Do Humidity Probes Matter?

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Padrón 60th Anniversary Maduro & Cade Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 | Senator’s Wine Deep Dive – Ep. #175

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair Padrón 60th Anniversary in Maduro with Cade Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2018. The guys smoke the latest limited release from Padrón, they answer an email on cigar lingo and Senator does a listener-requested deep dive on wine.
PLUS: Bill Murray on Rogan, Wine Rotation/Line Up, Why Howell Mountain is Special

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Cohiba Siglo VI & Glenfiddich 14 Bourbon Barrel Reserve | Habanos Festival XXV New Releases – Ep. #174

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Cohiba Siglo VI with fourteen year aged Glenfiddich Bourbon Barrel Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys discuss three of Habanos S.A.’s big new releases, they share some Cuban travel advice and Pagoda is amazed when he discovers the retrohale.
PLUS: Habanos Festival XXV New Releases (R&J, HU GR, BHK58), Habanos S.A. 2024 Revenue, Customs Concerns & Ratings Go Off the Rails

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Weller by Cohiba 2024 & Russell’s Reserve 10 | Podcast Behind the Scenes & Wild Turkey History – Ep. #173

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair Weller by Cohiba 2024 with ten year old Russell's Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The guys share some exciting Lizard Family News, Chef Ricky gives an update on his tower and they answer a listener email on the podcast “behind the scenes”.
PLUS: Gizmo on Cher at the SNL50 Concert, Wild Turkey History & More

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Montecristo Wide Edmundo & Glenfiddich 12 | iHavanas Accusation on Reddit & Bam in DC – Ep. #172

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Montecristo Wide Edmundo with twelve year aged Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys discuss the recent Reddit drama around iHavanas, Bam talks about his trip to DC and they are amazed by the history of the scotch pairing.
PLUS: A Podcast First, Three New Habanos S.A. Releases, Gizmo's Amazing Monte A, Shelly's Backroom in DC, Senator's Hotel Mishaps & More

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Arturo Fuente Don Carlos The Man & Redbreast Lustau Edition | Prostate Cancer/Screening Awareness & Whiskey ASMR – Ep. #171

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair Arturo Fuente Don Carlos The Man with Redbreast Iberian Series Lustau Edition. The guys read a listener email about prostate cancer and detecting it early, they enjoy some Whiskey ASMR, they discuss Car Smoking Accessories and Chef Ricky gives an update on his new tower.
PLUS: Preferred Hygrometers and More Generational Smoking Bans

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

H. Upmann Magnum 54 & Johnnie Walker Gold Label | Counterfeit Cuban Cigar Signs & Lizard AI Images – Ep. #170

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair H. Upmann Magnum 54 with Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve Blended Scotch Whisky. The guys review AI created images of themselves sent in by Lizard listener, they detail the long history of the whiskey pairing and they discuss the tell tail signs of counterfeit Cubans.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Paul Garmirian 25th Anniversary Belicoso & Trois Rivières 13 | Plume vs. Mold Redux & Avoiding Cigar Scams – Ep. #169

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series 25th Anniversary in Belicoso with thirteen year aged K+L Exclusive Trois Rivières Agricole Rum. The guys find themselves perplexed by the flavor notes in the cigar, they explore the rich histories of both pairings in detail and they revisit the plume vs. mold debate.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Juan López Selección No. 1 & Mijenta Blanco | First Cuban Cigar Revisit & Cigar Storage + Towers – Ep. #168

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair Juan López Selección No. 1 with Mijenta Tequila Blanco. The guys do their first-ever revisit to a Cuban cigar they smoked years ago (Episode 15), they answer a listener email on cigar storage/towers and they play a voice memo about eating while smoking.
PLUS: Cigars Only One Lizard Likes, Juan López History & Mijenta History

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

My Father MF The Judge Grand Robusto & Willett Pot Still Reserve Bourbon | Cigar Aficionado #1 Cigar of 2024 & Does Cold Draw Matter? – Ep. #167

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair My Father MF The Judge in Grand Robusto with Willett Pot Still Reserve Bourbon. The guys smoke Cigar Aficionado’s #1 Cigar of 2024, they discuss how disconnected the cold draw can sometimes be and they answer some listener email and a voice memo.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

La Flor de Cano Elegidos & Volans Tequila Blanco | Senator + Pagoda in Panama & Box-Worthy Cubans in 2025 – Ep. #166

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair La Flor de Cano Elegidos with Volans Tequila Blanco. The guys discuss three new releases from Habanos, Senator and Pagoda detail their recent trip to Panama and its food/cigar scene, and they share Cuban cigars they still consider box-worthy.
PLUS: La Flor de Cano History, Short Filler vs. Long Filler, "Budget Cigars" at $20+ & Carlos Camarena Tequila Influence

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Davidoff Winston Churchill Late Hour Robusto & Aberlour 18 | Cigar Aficionado Top 25 & Davidoff Reinvents Age Statements – Ep. #165

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair Davidoff Winston Churchill The Late Hour in Robusto with eighteen year aged Aberlour Single Malt Scotch Whiskey. The guys review Cigar Aficionado’s latest top 25 list, they debate how The Late Hour has changed over the years and they discover how Davidoff is trying to redefine a cigar’s age statement.
PLUS: Oliva V Lancero Concerns, Lizard Daily Rotation & Dry Boxing/Storage

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Cohiba Espléndidos & Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame + Hine Cigar Reserve XO | New Year’s Eve 2024 & Ratings Year in Review – Ep. #164

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair Cohiba Espléndidos with Veuve Clicquot La Grand Dame 2015 & Hine Cigar Reserve XO Cognac. The lizards ring in the New Year with Clicquot and its long history, they review the best and worst cigars and pairings of the year and Gizmo faces another accountability hour with a wild listener gift.
PLUS: Cohiba BHK58/BHK59 Rumors and Facts for Habanos Festival XXV, Bam’s Refined Palette, Podcast Origin Stories & Listener Email

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Best of 2024

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500

LOUNGE LIZARDS - A CIGAR AND LIFESTYLE PODCAST - BEST OF 2024 - PRESENTED BY FÁBRICA 5 CIGAR CO.
We were supported in 2024 by Fábrica 5 Cigar Company and LIZARD NATION listeners like you! All episodes were recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, except where noted.

TIMESTAMPS

(These timestamps are behind ~90 seconds on platforms running our ‘upcoming cigars’ and sponsor audio on the front of the episode.)

(00:00:57 - 00:02:52) CHAMPAGNE TOAST (EP 149)

(00:03:13 - 00:12:52) LIZARDS IN HAVANA JAN 2024 (EP 117)

(00:13:02 - 00:41:30) LIZARDS IN PINAR DEL RIO (EP 119)

(00:41:58 - 01:25:02) INTERVIEW W/ COHIBA PRODUCTION MANAGER DANILO RODRÍGUEZ PORTAL IN HAVANA (EP 121)

(01:25:22 - 01:46:25) PCA SHOW IN VEGAS (EP 126)

(01:46:44 - 02:21:30) INTERVIEW WITH INDUSTRY LEGEND STEVE SAKA IN LAS VEGAS (EP 128)

(02:21:52 - 02:25:45) "GOV. JESSE VENTURA" JOINS THE SHOW (EP 135)

(02:26:04 - 03:10:47) LIZARDS IN HAVANA OCT 2024 W/ CUBAN ELECTRICITY CRISIS (EP 155)

(03:11:00 - 03:22:01) BAM AND HIS DRIED FRUIT (EPs 134, 135, 138)

(03:22:17 - 03:34:45) OPUS DUBAI LISTENER ACCOUNTABILITY (EP 134)

(03:34:58 - 03:40:12) GIZMO HATES BIG RING GAUGES (EP 140)

(03:40:24 - 03:44:55) OPUS DUBAI SURPISE & DRIED FRUIT REDUX (EP 150)

(03:45:17 - 03:59:20) HOLIDAY FOOD PLANS, KUHN SPOON & THE BAM PRICE IS RIGHT (EP 162)

(03:59:38 - 04:09:04) PAGODA CALLED THE POLICE ON HIMSELF (EP 160)

(04:09:17 - 04:11:14) BAM’S METALLICA KARAOKE (EP 118)

(04:11:25 - 04:18:26) CIGAR BIB LUNACY (EP 131)

(04:18:37 - 04:20:39) GIZMO LOVES THE RETROHALE (EP 125)

(04:20:59 - 04:31:53) BOLÍVAR NEW GOLD MEDAL & LESS LIGERO IN NEW CUBANS? (EP 163)

(04:32:10 - 04:38:22) MEANING OF IT ALL AND THANKS (EP 133)

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Bolívar New Gold Medal & Don Fulano 20th Anniv. Añejo | Bond Roberts Auction Milestone & Holiday Gifts for Smokers – Ep. #163

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Bolívar New Gold Medal with Don Fulano 20th Anniversary Tequila Añejo. The guys discuss a recent Bond Roberts auction milestone, they share how they think Cuba has changed how it blends new releases and Senator answers a listener email on wine.
PLUS: Holiday Gifts for Cigar Smokers, Pagoda Sotelo Update, Cuban Honey, Is Now the Best Time to Buy?

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

HVC Selección No. 1 Esenciales & Baker’s 7 | Holiday Food + Cigar Plans & The Bam Price Is Right – Ep. #162

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the HVC Selección No. 1 in Esenciales with seven year aged Baker's Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky. The guys discuss a new custom cigar program from JC Newman, Chef Ricky guides us through some great holiday food plans and Senator introduces a new game called "The Bam Price is Right".
PLUS: Bam Hasn't Been In a Food Store in Years, Hot Tea Discussion, Favorite Pairings, Holiday Cigar Choices

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Quintero Favoritas + Padrón 1926 No. 35 Maduro & Bonanza Cabernet | New World Price Increases & Favorite Discontinued Cigars – Ep. #161

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Quintero Favoritas and Padrón 1926 Series No. 35 in Maduro with Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon for their sixth Short Smoke Special. The guys debate if New World cigar manufacturers have gotten an easy pass on their recent price increases, they answer a listener email on their favorite discontinued cigars and they learn of two new cigars from Oliva.
PLUS: Listener Email on Using Zyn Nicotine Pouches While Smoking

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Aladino Classic Elegante by JRE & Kirkland Signature 16 Year Aged Scotch | Return to the Lancero & JRE Tobacco History – Ep. #160

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Aladino Classic Elegante by JRE with sixteen year aged Kirkland Signature Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys return to lanceros with a Honduran puro, they learn how Pagoda called the police on himself and lost yet another cigar case and they answer some listener email.
PLUS: Pagoda Calls the Police on Himself, JRE Tobacco History, Alexander Murray's Whisky Story, Rooster fired up about Costco

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

San Cristóbal de la Habana Saudade R.E. Portugal & El Tequileño Platinum Blanco | RIP Stefan Heym & Cigar Lounge Etiquette – Ep. #159

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair San Cristóbal de la Habana Edición Regional Portugal Saudade with El Tequileño Platinum Tequila Blanco. The guys debate cigar lounge etiquette, they discuss Cuba’s continued challenges with power and weather, a Sommelier writes in to take "additive-free" labeling of spirits to task, and they share a tribute to BOTL Stefan Heym.
PLUS: Gizmo's house nightmare and tonight's cigar screw-up

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Rocky Patel Sixty & Woodford Reserve Double Oaked | Gizmo at La Aurora & La Aurora Cigar Institute – Ep. #158

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Rocky Patel Sixty Sixty with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Gizmo recaps his recent trip to the Dominican Republic with La Aurora, they smoke their first 60 ring gauge cigar, and they discuss their favorite music for cigar smoking.
PLUS: La Aurora Cigar Institute Experience, Lounge Lizards' Third Birthday, Music Preferences While Smoking, Outdoor Portable Speakers & Day in Lizard Life

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Quai d’Orsay No. 52 & Siete Leguas Blanco | Advice for New Cuban Cigar Smokers & Agave Preferences Shift to Blanco – Ep. #157

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair Quai d’Orsay No. 52 with Siete Leguas Tequila Blanco. The guys discuss yet another limited Cohiba release, they share cigar recommendations for a new Cuban smoker and a listener takes Rooster to task on his advice for smoking at home.
PLUS: More Siete Leguas History, Shifting Agave Preference from Añejo to Blanco & Lizards Argue Over Liquor Ratings

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Warped El Oso 10th Anniversary Grand Papa & Indri Indian Single Malt | Davidoff Oro Blanco 111 Pricing & Golf Cigars + Accessories – Ep. #156

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Warped El Oso 10th Anniversary Grand Papa with Indri Single Malt Indian Whisky. The guys discuss Davidoff’s astronomically priced Oro Blanco Special Reserve 111, they answer a listener email on golf cigars and accessories and Senator details his recent trip to Toronto, Canada.
PLUS: Why are Lizard ratings so different from other publications?

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Por Larrañaga Fénix R.E. Phoenicia & G4 Blanco Madera | Cuba Electricity Crisis & Pagoda in Havana During the Blackout – Ep. #155

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair Por Larrañaga Fénix Edición Regional Phoenicia with G4 Tequila Blanco Madera. The guys discuss the current Cuban electricity crisis, Pagoda’s experience navigating it firsthand on the ground, and what this all means for future travel to Cuba and for the Cuban people.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

La Aurora 120th Anniversary Robusto & E. León Jimenes 110th Rum | La Aurora’s History & Plume + Mold + Humidity – Ep. #154

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the La Aurora 120th Anniversary Robusto with E. León Jimenes 110th Anniversary Rum. The guys discuss the unique history of oldest cigar manufacturer in the Dominican Republic, they discuss old cigar favorites that have fallen out of favor and they launch a new lizard rotation segment.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

H. Upmann Royal Robusto LCDH & Remy Martin Tercet | Buena Vista Social Orchestra Live & Smoking Aged Cigars – Ep. #153

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair H. Upmann Royal Robusto LCDH with Remy Martin Tercet cognac. The guys try another La Casa Del Habano exclusive cigar, they recap their night with the Buena Vista Social Orchestra live and they answer a listener email on when to smoke aged cigars.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Padrón Family Reserve No. 50 Natural & El Tesoro Reposado | Padrón 60th Anniversary & Lizard Favorite Tequila – Ep. #152

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Padrón Family Reserve No. 50 Natural with El Tesoro Tequila Reposado. The guys discuss the release of Padron’s new 60th Anniversary cigar, they revisit one of their favorite tequilas in a different expression, and they answer some listener email.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Vegueros Centrofinos & LALO Tequila Blanco | Our First 'Budget' Cuban & 'For the Love of Agave' Event Recap – Ep. #151

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Vegueros Centrofinos with LALO Tequila Blanco. The guys venture into the world of budget Cubans, they answer a listener email on smoking while eating and they discuss Chef Ricky’s recent Agave event at Añejo Tribeca in New York City.
PLUS: Cohiba Espléndidos Gran Reserva Cosecha 2007 Pricing Announced & Food Pairing Suggestions for Cigars

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Fuente Fuente Opus X Viento d'Amor & 123 Blanco + Añejo | Bam's Opus Dubai Debut & Palate Development – Ep. #150

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Fuente Fuente Opus X 2020 Viento d'Amor with 123 Organic Tequilas Blanco and Añejo. Bam's infamous "Opus Dubai" makes its long-awaited debut, the guys discuss palate development and finding new flavor notes in cigars and they compare two sister spirits.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Partagás Maduro No. 3 & Glenmorangie Cadboll Estate 15 + Bollinger Special Cuvée | Senator’s Birthday & Smoking Aged Cigars – Ep. #149

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Partagás Maduro No. 3 with Glenmorangie Cadboll Estate 15 Years Old Single Malt Scotch and Bollinger Special Cuvée Champagne. The guys celebrate Senator’s birthday, they revisit pouring water over your cigar with listener comments and they go back in time for a Cuban cigar buying exercise.
PLUS: Cuban Cigar Authenticity & Other Cuban Marcas Deserving a Maduro

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Roma Craft Intemperance Volstead VO 1920 Noble Experiment & Oban 14 | Davidoff Returns to PCA Show – Ep. #148

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Roma Craft Intemperance Volstead VO 1920 Noble Experiment with fourteen years old Oban Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys revisit a familiar friend from Oban, they discuss Davidoff returning to the PCA show and they share the latest lizard bingo card from a listener.
PLUS: Roma Craft Story & Rating Debate: When does the Formal Lizard Rating require a box purchase?

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 3 & Whispering Angel Rosé | Cohiba/Trinidad Market Correction? & Next Cuban Marca to Pivot – Ep. #147

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 3 with Château d'Esclans Whispering Angel Rosé. The guys debate whether a market correction has started for Cohiba and Trinidad, they learn what marca might be next for a Habanos brand pivot and they share a listener voice memo.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Bond Roberts Petit 109 Linea D No. 6 & Nikka Miyagikyo | Honduran + Cuban Tobacco Similarities & Finding Your Lizard Cigar Crew – Ep. #146

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Bond Roberts Petit 109 Linea D No. 6 with Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt Whisky. The guys discuss the similarities between Honduran and Cuban tobacco, they answer a listener email about smoking in your early 20s and finding your own lizard smoking crew, and they share their thoughts on the Olympics.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Por Larrañaga Picadores No. 1 & Flor de Caña 7 | Telling Friends They Bought Fake Cubans & Running Cigars Under Water – Ep. #145

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair the Por Larrañaga Picadores No. 1 with seven year aged Flor de Caña Rum Gran Reserva. The guys answer a listener email about friends buying and sharing fake Cuban cigars and Senator shares his newfound appreciation for running cigars under water.
PLUS: Ten86 Lounge Charity Golf Outing Recap

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Byron 21st Century Elegantes & The Balvenie Curious Casks American Bourbon Barrel 14 | Byron History/Renaissance & Atabey Comparison – Ep. #144

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Byron 21st Century Elegantes with fourteen year aged The Balvenie Curious Casks Collection American Bourbon Barrel single malt scotch whisky. The guys discuss the long history of the Byron name and the story of its renaissance, this marca's relation to Atabey, Senator reviews Biggs Cigar Lounge in Chicago and they share listener email.
PLUS: Supporting local cigar lounges, Chicago food and hospitality & Crowdstrike outage

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Ramón Allones Gigantes & Camus VSOP | Lizard of the Week Giveaway & Senator in Italy – Ep. #143

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair the Ramón Allones Gigantes with Camus Intensely Aromatic VSOP Cognac. The guys launch a new “LIZARD OF THE WEEK” listener giveaway segment, Senator details his trip to Italy, they discuss traveling to Cuba alone versus with an agency and they read some listener feedback on our recent comments on Kirby Allison and Cigar Aficionado.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Casdagli Brothers of the Sabre Brave Piramide & Henry McKenna 10 | Cigar Authority Attacks Lounge Lizards & Poobah vs. Napoleon – Ep. #142

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Casdagli Brothers of the Sabre in Brave Piramide with ten years old Henry McKenna Kentucky Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The guys review the long history of and French influence on this cigar, they discuss bourbon that’s bottled-in-bond and they respond to clips from another podcast putting “lounge lizards” and other cigar smokers on blast.

PLUS: Poobah vs. Napoleon & The Real Cigar Authority

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Fonseca No. 1 & Cazcanes No. 7 Tequila Reposado | Lizards First Cigar Box Purchases & Trinidad EL 2024 Pricing – Ep. #141

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair Fonseca No. 1 with Cazcanes No. 7 Tequila Reposado. The guys discuss their first-ever cigar box purchases, they share the origin and unique achievements of the tequila pairing and they answer a few listener emails. PLUS: Chef Ricky Camacho guests on the panel.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Dunbarton Sobremesa Cervantes Fino & Jefferson’s Ocean Bourbon | Gizmo Accountability & Gizmo’s FOHtv Deep Dive – Ep. #140

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa Cervantes Fino with Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea Kentucky Straight Bourbon. The guys hear critical emails and a voice memo on Gizmo accountability, Poobah and Senator argue over NYC lounge experiences, they share the international journey of the bourbon pairing and they discuss a recent video interview Gizmo did with FOH.

Watch the FOHtv Deep Dive w/ Lizard Gizmo (video): https://youtu.be/UCHp18DzICk?si=Qnrc2eFNC8dAfo5P

Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Poobah, Senator, Pagoda, Grinder and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Trinidad Esmeralda & Ruinart Blanc de Blancs | Trinidad History Discrepancies & Cigar Aficionado Frustrations – Ep. #139

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair Trinidad Esmereldas with Ruinart Blanc de Blancs champagne. The guys discuss Trinidad's history, the recent 55th Anniversary Media Blitz and they share their frustration with Cigar Aficionado and Kirby Allison. Finally, they revisit their discussion on the new Habanos S.A. Aging Program with new information.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Davidoff Maduro Robusto & Pol Roger Brut + Orin Swift Papillon | Davidoff Value Debate & Poobah’s Birthday – Ep. #138

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Davidoff Maduro in Robusto with Pol Roger Réserve Brut Champagne and Orin Swift Papillon 2019. The guys debate the value of this high-priced Dominican maduro, they answer some listener email and they celebrate Poobah’s birthday.

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Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

La Gloria Cubana Glorias LCDH & A. de Fussigny VSOP | Defining Lizard Palates & New Zealand Tobacco Laws – Ep. #137

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair the La Gloria Cubana Glorias LCDH with A. de Fussigny Cognac VSOP. The guys answer listener emails on: toasting cigars, New Zealand’s tough tobacco laws and how to profile each lizards individual palate, plus they discuss Habanos S.A.’s 2024 Edición Limitadas. PLUS: Can a pairing detract from a cigar smoking experience?

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Drew Estate Liga Privada T52 Corona Viva | Mezcal Deep Dive with Ricky Camacho – Ep. #136

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Drew Estate Liga Privada T52 in Corona Viva with mezcals Neta (Espadín), Lalocura (Espadín) and Rey Campero (Tepextate). The guys welcome Chef/Partner Ricky Camacho of the Añejo Restaurant Group (NYC/PHI/NJ) for a deep dive on artisanal mezcals. They discuss why mezcal pairs so well with cigars, the differences in agave varietals and the confusion around this sometimes divisive spirit.
PLUS: Chef Ricky's favorite cigars and Lizard palate growth

For more on Chef Ricky's restaurants:
https://www.anejotribeca.com/
https://www.anejonyc.com/
https://www.anejophilly.com/
https://www.eatplaya.com/

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

H. Upmann Half Corona + Arturo Fuente Magnum R 44 & Flor de Caña 12 | Cigar Aficionado + Cuba & Minneapolis Cigar Ban – Ep. #135

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the H. Upmann Half Corona and Arturo Fuente Rosado Sungrown Magnum R Vitola 44 with twelve year aged Flor de Caña rum for their fifth Short Smoke Special. The guys take Cigar Aficionado to task on their recent Cuba-focused issue and they discuss one city’s controversial new law to limit indoor cigar smoking to no more than 15 minutes.
PLUS: Flor de Caña history & Poobah invites Jesse Ventura to join the episode

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

J.C. Newman Julius Caeser Shark & Calumet Small Batch | J.C. Newman + Fuente History & Bam in the Voice Memo Crosshairs – Ep. #134

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 28 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the J.C. Newman Julius Caeser Toast Across America 2023 Shark with Calumet Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon. The guys discuss J.C. Newman's extensive history, their longtime partnership with Arturo Fuente, the impact of horse racing on tonight's pairing and Bam Bam finds himself in the crosshairs of a lizard listener voice memo.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Partagás Aliados & Weller 12 | Habanos Distribution + Supply Changes & Tribute to Gizmo’s Mom – Ep. #133

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 21 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair the Partagás Aliados with twelve year aged Weller Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The guys discuss Habanos S.A.’s controversial plan to increase their global distribution control and to reduce supply in some markets, they bring in a special spirit for a tribute to Gizmo's mom and they answer the latest listener emails with some frequently asked questions.

Halfwheel article referenced on Habanos S.A. distribution changes: https://halfwheel.com/habanos-s-a-reducing-supplies-of-cuban-cigars-to-switzerland/438415/

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

San Cristóbal El Principe + Davidoff Winston Churchill Belicoso & Redbreast 12 | Generational Cigar Bans & Cigar Bibs Kickstarter – Ep. #132

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 14 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the San Cristóbal de La Habana El Principe and the Davidoff Winston Churchill in Belicoso with twelve year aged Redbreast Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey for their fourth Short Smoke Special. The guys answer a few listener emails, they discuss the rise of generational tobacco bans in towns across America and we debate the merit of a cigar bib recently launched on kickstarter.
PLUS: Pagoda in rare form, Why are the Lizards Anonymous?, Redbreast history and What is Cuban twang?

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Hoyo de Monterrey Double Coronas & Martell Blue Swift VSOP | S.T. Dupont CEO Alain Crevet & Habanos Aging Program – Ep. #131

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 07 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey and at the 2024 Premium Cigar Association Convention and International Trade Show In Las Vegas, Nevada, the lizards welcome Alain Crevet, CEO of S.T. Dupont. In studio, the guys pair the Hoyo de Monterrey Double Coronas with Martell Blue Swift Cognac VSOP. In their conversation with Alain Crevet, the guys discuss S.T. Dupont's storied history, his plans for the future of the brand, his love of cognac and cigars and the brand new collaboration with Padrón. In studio, the guys discuss Hoyo's inconsistency and they answer listener emails.

PLUS: Habanos Aging Program Follow-Up and HSA Wins Trademark Suit in Germany

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Sonata Maestro & Angel’s Envy | A New Type of Cigar Boom? & Aging Room’s Story – Ep. #130

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Sonata in Maestro with Angel's Envy Port Finished Kentucky Straight Bourbon. The guys discuss Aging Room’s history and the unique story of its founder, they read some listener email, and they debate if we’re experiencing a new type of cigar boom.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Cohiba Siglo V & Pahlmeyer Jayson Cabernet | Fabrica 5 Sponsor Launch & Habanos Aging Program – Ep. #129

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Cohiba Siglo V with Pahlmeyer Jayson Cabernet Sauvignon 2018. The guys discuss the newly-launched Habanos aged cigar program, they introduce a new podcast sponsor Fabrica 5, and Senator takes retrohale heat from a listener email.
PLUS: Habanos S.A. Phases Out Añejados Program, Pahlmeyer Attempts to make a California Bordeaux and Gizmo’s Odd Steak Order

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Dunbarton Sin Compromiso Selección No. 4 & Weller Antique 107 | Interview with Steve Saka & Final PCA 2024 Thoughts – Ep. #128

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey and at the 2024 Premium Cigar Association Convention and International Trade Show In Las Vegas, Nevada, the lizards welcome Steve Saka, founder and master blender of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. In studio, the guys pair the Dunbarton Sin Compromiso in Selección No. 4 with Weller Antique 107 Bourbon. In a wide-ranging conversation with Steve Saka recorded at the PCA show, the guys discuss Steve's approach to both blending and his business, his long history in the cigar industry, the discerning taste of the modern smoker and his surprising thoughts on Cuban cigars.

PLUS: Final PCA Thoughts, Sharing Cigars & Listener Appreciation

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Montecristo Especiales No. 2 & Don Fulano Reposado | Farewell to Min Ron Nee & Miami Counterfeit Cigar Bust – Ep. #127

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Montecristo Especiales No. 2 with Don Fulano Tequila Reposado. The guys smoke one of the most listener requested Cuban cigars, they celebrate the life of the late Habanos legend Min Ron Nee, and they discuss the recent civil unrest in Cuba. PLUS: Miami Police bust a major Cuban cigar counterfeit ring and Pagoda keeps losing cigar cases.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

E.P. Carrillo Allegiance Sidekick & Flor de Caña 20 | PCA 2024 Live from Las Vegas & Trade Show Highlights – Ep. #126

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded in Las Vegas, Nevada at the 2024 Premium Cigar Association Convention and International Trade Show, the lizards pair the E.P. Carrillo Allegiance Sidekick with twenty year aged Flor de Caña rum. The guys share some of their favorite moments from the PCA Show, including opening day presentations from Foundation, Padrón and La Aurora, their impressions of the trade show floor and they talk about meeting a few lizard listeners at an afterparty. They also welcome Luis Baez, Global Ambassador for Flor de Caña on, to introduce and tell the story about tonight's pairing.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

H. Upmann Connoisseur No. 2 & Tomatin 12 | Connoisseur Line Finale & Gizmo’s Retrohale Obsession – Ep. #125

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the H. Upmann Connoisseur 2 with twelve year aged Tomatin Single Malt Scotch. The guys review the latest release in the Connie series, Gizmo attempts to revisit the power of the retrohale and they answer a few listener emails on Cuban travel and garage smoking setups.

Items discussed on podcast:
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Lampe Berger: https://amzn.to/3IRijmL

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Padilla Candela Robusto & Jameson Irish Whiskey | PCA 2024 Preview – Ep. #124

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Padilla Candela in Robusto with Jameson Irish Whiskey. The guys smoke their first candela and explore the production process needed to produce a green wrapper, they preview their upcoming trip to the 2024 Premium Cigar Association Convention & Trade Show in Las Vegas and they debut a brand new interactive listener segment.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Por Larrañaga Montecarlos & Nikka Coffey Malt | Another Habanos Price Increase & Origins of Japanese Whisky – Ep. #123

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair the Por Larrañaga Montecarlos with Nikka Coffey Malt Whisky. The guys smoke their thinnest Cuban cigar yet, they discuss the Habanos S.A. price increases taking effect this month, how higher prices will impact smoking decisions, and they talk about the origin of Japanese whisky.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Foundation Tabernacle Lancero & E.H. Taylor Small Batch | Gizmo Loves the Retrohale & Bottled-in-Bond Deep Dive – Ep. #122

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Foundation The Tabernacle in Lancero with Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The guys return to review a Foundation cigar on a listener recommendation, they discuss their recent favorite TV finds and Gizmo shares his newfound love of the retrohale.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Cohiba BHK 54 | Interview with Cohiba Production Manager Danilo Rodríguez Portal & Inside El Laguito – Ep. #121

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded live in Havana, Cuba the lizards welcome Danilo Rogríguez Portal - Production Manager of Cohiba and the El Laguito Tobacco Factory. This is the final of three episodes recapping their Cuba trip in January 2024. Danilo and the guys discuss his history and passion for cigars, the procurement and fermentation process for Laguito tobacco, as well as production and quality control of cigars made at El Laguito. PLUS: Cuban Cigar Authenticity, Cohiba's Future and our shared appreciation for friendship and community around premium cigars.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull & Dewars 18 | Cigar Boom Debate & FDA Update – Ep. #120

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the La Flor Dominican Andalusian Bull with eighteen year aged Dewars Blended Scotch Whisky. The guys discuss the brand and history of this popular cigar, they debate if we are in another cigar boom, they read listener email and Rooster reveals his true identity as an A-list movie star. PLUS: FDA Cigar Lawsuit Update

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Vegas Robaina Famosos & Campo Viejo Tempranillo | Lizards in Cuba 2024 Pt. 2 & Viñales + Pinar del Río Tobacco Farms – Ep. #119

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair Vegas Robaina Famosos with Campo Viejo Tempranillo. This is the second part of three recapping their Cuba trip in January 2024. This week's focus: the first-ever lizard visit to Viñales in the province of Pinar del Rio - Cuba’s home for premium tobacco farms. They discuss the tobacco growing process, their impressions of Cuba’s countryside, and they preview the upcoming Habanos Festival.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Drew Estate Blackened M81 Corona & Blackened 72 Seasons Whiskey | Bam Does Metallica Karaoke & Packing Cigars for Travel – Ep. #118

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair Drew Estate Blackened M81 in Corona with Blackened 72 Seasons Straight American Whiskey. The guys enter the world of Metallica and Bam does karaoke, they discuss Padron’s new farm in Estelí, we reveal yet another Year of the Dragon release and Pagoda details his recent trip to Costa Rica.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Punch Double Coronas & Glenlivet 14 | Lizards in Cuba 2024 Pt. 1 & Havana Food + Lounge Updates – Ep. #117

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair Punch Double Coronas with fourteen year aged Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch. This is the first part of three recapping their Cuba trip in January 2024. This week's focus: first impressions of Havana a year later, restaurant and lounge recommendation update, inflation impact on the Island & Rooster's birthday at the Tropicana.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Arturo Fuente Rare Pink Signature & Brugal Extra Viejo | Gurkha vs. Davidoff & Big-Box Retailer Promotes ‘Plume’ – Ep. #116

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair Arturo Fuente's Vintage 1960s Rare Pink in Signature with Brugal Extra Viejo Rum. The guys discuss and review Fuente’s newest line, they take issue with a big box retailer promoting "plume" on cigars and they debate the merits of Gurkha’s lawsuit against Davidoff over a fire breathing reptile.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Cohiba Piramides Extra & Camus Borderies XO | Cohiba Deep Dive & Battle of the Piramides – Ep. #115

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair the Cohiba Piramides Extra with Camu Borderies XO. The guys continue their journey into Cuban piramides, they do a deep dive on Cohiba’s line, and they explore a super premium cognac.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Figurado & Glenmorangie 14 Quinta Ruban | Cigar Aficionado Top 25 & Lizards in Panama – Ep. #114

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro in Figurado with fourteen year aged Glenmorangie Quinta Ruben single malt scotch. The guys revisit Oliva in a different line, they discuss Cigar Aficianado’s Top 25 Cigars from 2023 and Pagoda and Senator recap their trip to Panama.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Partagás 8-9-8 & Dom Pérignon 2013 + Delord 25 | New Year Celebration & Year in Review: Cigars + Spirits – Ep. #113

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair the Partagás 8-9-8 with Dom Pérignon Vintage 2013 Champagne and Delord 25 Year Aged Armagnac. The guys review the best and worst cigars and spirits they rated in 2023, they discuss Cigar Aficionado’s recently announced Cigar of the Year and they raise a glass to 2024.

Wine/Champagne Saver Discussed in Episode: https://amzn.to/41PXD7n

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Best of 2023

Lounge Lizards — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Lounge Lizards - a cigar and lifestyle podcast - Best of 2023 Episode. We were supported in 2023 by Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey and amazing listeners like you!

TIMESTAMPS
(These stamps are behind by about 50 seconds on platforms running our 'upcoming cigars' audio on the front of the episode.)

(00:00:55 -00:33:20) HOW THE LIZARDS MET (EP 79)
(00:33:24-00:40:10) LIZARDS IN CUBA PT. 1 - HAVANA FIRST IMPRESSIONS (EP 74)
(00:40:12-01:37:05) LIZARDS IN CUBA PT. 2 - EL LAGUITO FACTORY/COHIBA (EP 76)
(01:37:05-02:02:40) LIZARDS IN CUBA PT. 3 - LA CORONA FACTORY (EP 78)
(02:02:40-02:15:28) LIZARDS IN CUBA PT. 4 - RETAIL STORES/PARTAGÁS LCDH (EP 80)
(02:15:30-02:59:25) BAM BAM ACCOUNTABILITY HOUR (EPs 62, 63, 112)
(02:59:28-03:09:32) FDA DISCUSSION (EP 112)
(03:09:32-03:17:49) CIGARS HELP CREATE SPECIAL MOMENTS (EP 85)
(03:17:50-03:27:15) LIZARDS PRANK ROOSTER (EP 94)
(03:27:18-03:34:03) SENATOR'S BREACH OF LIZARD PROTOCOL (EP 99)
(03:34:03-03:35:44) THE INCREDIBLE OLIVA V LANCERO (EP 99)
(03:35:44-03:42:11) GIZMO PRONUNCIATION BLUNDERS & ARMAGNAC ARRIVES (EPs 90, 92, 109)
(03:42:15-03:45:49) BAM BAM: "OXYGEN OXIDIZES" (EPs 99, 105)
(03:45:53-03:54:01) EPISODE 100, PADRON HAMMER vs. 80TH & LISTENER APPRECIATION (EP 100)

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ADVentura The Navigator Pinzon & Old Forester 1910 | Padrón/Fuente LEGENDS Delayed Again & Mobile Cigar Lounge – Ep. #112

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Casa Gizmo (a Ten86 annex) in northern New Jersey, the lizards pair ADVentura The Navigator in Pinzon with Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky. The guys share the ADV origin story, they discuss yet another Fuente/Padron LEGENDS delay, and they discover a mobile cigar lounge business.
PLUS: New $100 Rocky, Arnold's California Cigar Tent & Congress vs. FDA)

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

H. Upmann Connoisseur B & Weller Special Reserve | Habanos Counterfeit Security Changes & Lizard Christmas Plans – Ep. #111

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair the H. Upmann Connoisseur B with Weller Special Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The guys continue their journey through Upmann's Connie line, they discuss their Christmas cigar and drink lineups and they learn that Habanos S.A. is loosening its counterfeit security protocols.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Dunbarton Muestra de Saka The Bewitched & Little Rest American Single Malt | Padrón/Fuente Legends & World’s Most Secure Humidor – Ep. #110

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Muestra De Saka The Bewitched with Little Rest American Single Malt Whisky. The guys review Steve Saka’s marca and his industry history, they reveal new details about the upcoming Padron/Fuente Legends collaboration, and they discuss what may be the world’s most secure humidor.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Ramón Allones Allones No. 3 & Bunnahabhain 12 | Habanos Festival 2024 & Proper Cigar Storage – Ep. #109

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair the Ramón Allones Allones No. 3 with twelve year aged Bunnahabhain Single Malt Scotch. The guys review the first new regular production RA cigar in decades, they discuss the 2024 Habanos Festival, they answer a listener email about proper conditions for cigar storage and Pagoda finally has a rover.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

HVC Hot Cake Corona Gorda & WhistlePig 10 | Davidoff Year of the Dragon & Desert Island Cigars – Ep. #108

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the HVC Hot Cake Corona Gorda with WhistlePig 10 Year Small Batch Rye Whiskey. The guys smoke a cigar from a Miami-based boutique brand, they discuss a pricey new release from Davidoff plus an upcoming customer-blended cigar from E.P. Carrillo, and they debate their favorite desert island cigars.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Bolívar Coronas Gigantes & Courvoisier XO | Bolívar + Partagás History & Avoiding Predatory Cigar Sellers – Ep. #107

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair the Bolívar Coronas Gigantes with Courvoisier XO cognac. The guys smoke a discontinued Churchill, they review Bolivár’s history and its ties to Partagás, they discuss two new Habanos S.A. releases, and they share advice on how to avoid predatory cigar sellers.
PLUS: Will and Jada, a Lizard Analysis

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Foundation Olmec Claro Robusto & Bulleit Bourbon | Cigar Tower Recommendations & Retailers Have Us Dumbfounded – Ep. #106

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Foundation Olmec Claro in Robusto with Bulleit Bourbon Frontier Whiskey. The guys answer listener email about cigar towers and seasonal humidity changes, their have their first-ever podcast cocktail, and they lament over brick and mortar retailers who don’t understand their own products.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Rafael González Coronas de Lonsdales & Aberlour 12 | Recent Cuban Blending Decisions & Uptick in U.S. Customs Shipment Seizures – Ep. #105

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair the Rafael González Coronas de Lonsdales with twelve year aged Aberlour single malt scotch whisky. The guys smoke their first Rafael González and discuss the marca’s long history, they share their favorite cold weather smoking setups, they discuss Cuban blending decisions on new cigars and they open a listener gift.
PLUS: U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Increasing Shipment Seizures

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Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Rocky Patel ALR Second Edition Robusto & Hillrock Double Cask Rye Whiskey | RP the Entrepreneur & NY Whiskey – Ep. #104

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Rocky Patel ALR Second Edition Robusto with Hillrock Double Cask Rye Whiskey. The guys discuss Rocky Patel’s unique story and extensive product line, they try a whiskey from a nearby distillery, Pagoda goes back to Toronto and they debate entering Rooster into a slow smoking competition. PLUS: FDA Fight & American smoker vitola preferences.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 1 & Lambay Irish Whiskey | Havana Air Travel Changes & Cuban Ingenuity – Ep. #103

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair the Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 1 with Lambay Irish Whiskey. The guys discuss the HDM line and its history, they read some listener email, they learn of serious changes to airline routes in and out of Havana and they share stories of Cuban ingenuity.

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Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Punch Short de Punch + Liga Privada Papas Fritas & Knob Creek 9 | Punch History & Most Popular U.S. Cigar Brands – Ep. #102

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards smoke Punch Short de Punch & Liga Privada Unico Serie Papas Fritas for their third Short Smoke Special with nine year aged Knob Creek Bourbon. The guys discuss the long history of Punch and the fifteen year history of Liga Privada, they talk about the top cigar brands at brick and mortar shops in the US, and they try a one hundred proof, accessible bourbon. PLUS: Mark Walhberg on the cover of Cigar Aficionado and Cuban/New-World Price Discussion

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

El Rey del Mundo Grand Marshall R.E. Balkani & Quill Cabernet 2012 | El Habano Moderno Book Release & RyJ Stinks – Ep. #101

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair the El Rey del Mundo Grand Marshall Edición Regional Balkani with Quill Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2012. The guys discuss the long-awaited El Habano Moderno book release, they revisit their frequent disappointment with Romeo y Julieta, they discuss the parallels between wine and tobacco production, and they celebrate Senator’s birthday with champagne.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Padrón 50th Anniversary Maduro ‘The Hammer’ & Balvenie 21 Portwood | Best + Worst Reviewed Cigars & Favorite Pod Moments – Ep. #100

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Padrón 50 Years The Hammer in Maduro with Pol Roger 2013 Vintage Champagne and The Balvenie 21 Year Aged Portwood Scotch. The guys celebrate 100 episodes by recapping their favorite podcast memories, reviewing the best and worst rated cigars on the podcast and sharing stories of their lizard origins.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Oliva Serie V Lancero & Hennessy VSOP | NYC/NJ Dine + Smoke Spots & Ratings Protocol Breach – Ep. #99

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Oliva Serie V Lancero with Hennessy VSOP Cognac. The guys explore a budget lancero, they read listener email about the cognac journey, they share lizard-listener inventions and they debate their first serious breach in ratings protocol.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Cuaba Salamón & Tequila Ocho Reposado Barrel Select | Buying Cuban Cigars Ethically & Traveling to Cuba – Ep. #98

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair the Cuaba Salamón with Tequila Ocho Reposado Barrel Select Widow Jane. The guys do a deep dive on the history of Cuaba, they discuss two recent football documentaries, and they answer a listener email about the ethics of buying Cuban cigars and traveling to Cuba.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Ashton VSG Torpedo & Senator Barrel Proof Rye | Post-Covid Cigar Trends & Rooster vs. Poobah on Chocolate – Ep. #97

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Ashton VSG Torpedo with The Senator Barrel Proof Straight Rye Whiskey. The guys revisit a Fuente blended cigar, Poobah and Rooster argue over chocolate, they answer a listener email about post-Covid smoking trends and Senator details his latest flight experience gone wrong.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

H. Upmann Connoisseur No. 1 & Siete Leguas Reposado | Cuban Box Code Archive & Listener Email – Ep. #96

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair the H. Upmann Connoisseur No. 1 with Siete Leguas Tequila Reposado. The guys continue their journey through Upmann's Connie line, they discuss the recently launched Cuban Factory Box Code guide and they answer a listener email about finding spirit pairings.

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Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

El Güegüense Toro Huaco & Mount Gay XO Rum | Cigar Industry Major Victory vs. FDA & DoorDash Delivering Cigars – Ep. #95

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair Foundation Cigar's El Güegüense in Toro Huaco with Mount Gay XO Rum. The guys smoke one of Pagoda’s old favorites, they discuss the cigar industry’s major legal victory over the FDA, they learn that DoorDash is delivering cigars in Texas and they discuss the spotted lanternfly invasion. PLUS: Rooster gifts the lizards with a custom cigar stand.

Visit Troy's Woodworks to learn more about the cigar stand Rooster ordered for the Lizards: troyswoodworks.com

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

San Cristóbal Harimau Malaya R.E. Malaysia & Courvoisier VSOP | Lizards Prank Rooster & Cuban Prices One Year Later – Ep. #94

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair the San Cristóbal de La Habana Harimau Malaya Edición Regional Malaysia with Courvoisier VSOP cognac. The guys debate the value of Cuban regional editions, they review the Habanos S.A. cigar pricing strategy one year in & and a few lizards recount an all-time prank on Rooster.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

CAO BX3 Robusto & Peroni NA + Stella Artois NA | CAO Brand Deep Dive & Retrohaling – Ep. #93

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the CAO BX3 in Robusto with Peroni and Stella Artois Non-Alcoholic beers. The guys do a deep dive on CAO history and marketing decisions, they recap the Fuente and General Cigar lawsuit over this cigar line, Rooster visits Canada and Senator goes to a surprising movie.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Juan López Selección No. 2 & Dartigalongue Bas Armagnac XO | Cuban Relations with China + Russia & Regional vs. Limited Editions – Ep. #92

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair the Juan López Selección No. 2 with Dartigalongue Bas Armagnac XO. The guys journey into a new type of spirit, they debate the merits of Cuban regional and limited editions, and they discuss Chinese and Russian relations with Cuba.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Plasencia Alma Fuerte Generación V & The GlenAllachie 12 Year Old | "Woodmaster" Billy & Plasencia History – Ep. #91

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Generación V Salmones with twelve year aged The GlenAllachie Single Malt Scotch. The lizards discuss the long history of the Plasencia family, they learn about a "woodmaster" named Billy, Senator and Pagoda detail their recent travel abroad, and they celebrate Bam’s birthday.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Quai d’Orsay No. 50 & anCnoc 12 | Poobah’s Birthday & Vintage Champagne + Cigars – Ep. #90

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair the Quai d’Orsay No. 50 with twelve year aged anCnoc Single Malt Scotch. The guys review QD’s current line, Garçon (a.k.a. Senator w/ his saber) joins the podcast to celebrate Poobah’s birthday, and they discuss what makes both vintage champagne and cigars special.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Tatuaje Tuxtla Lomo de Cerdo & Highland Park 12 | Smoking While Eating & Yellowstone Drama – Ep. #89

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Tatauje Tuxtla Lomo de Cerdo with twelve year aged Highland Park Single Malt Scotch. The lizards discuss the unique presentation of this cigar, the guys dive into the viking history of the scotch pairing, they talk Yellowstone Drama and they answer a listener email about smoking while eating.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Por Larrañaga Galanes & Barbancourt 15 | Por Larrañaga History & Summer Smoking – Ep. #88

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair the Por Larrañaga Galanes with fifteen year aged Barbancourt Haitian rum. The lizards discuss PL’s history with machine made cigars, they talk smoking outside in the summer and they debate repairing cracked wrappers on cigars.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

E.P. Carrillo Pledge of Allegiance 2023 LE & Dimple Pinch 15 | American Tobacco & Titanic Submersible – Ep. #87

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the E.P. Carrillo Pledge of Allegiance 2023 LE with fifteen year aged The Dimple Pinch Blended Scotch. The lizards smoke a brand new Fourth of July release featuring American tobacco, they discuss the titanic submersible disaster and they debate the best burgers and fries for the holiday.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

H. Upmann Connoisseur A & Foursquare ECS XXI 2010 | Cigars as an Investment & High-Proof Rum – Ep. #86

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair the H. Upmann Connoisseur A with Foursquare Rum Exceptional Cask Selection XXI 2010. The lizards discuss the aging potential of Upmann cigars, they revisit a high-proof Rum pairing from Episode 6 and they debate whether cigars should be considered an investment.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Padrón Family Reserve No. 85 Maduro & Martell VSOP | Cigar Imports Decline – Ep. #85

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Padrón Family Reserve No. 85 in Maduro with Martell VSOP Cognac. The lizards discuss the recent decline in domestic U.S. cigar imports, they do a deep dive on Martell’s brand history, and they discuss how collecting cigars is about buying time and new experiences.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

La Gloria Cubana Turquinos & Tequila Ocho Añejo | LGC + Partagás History & Tequila Ocho History – Ep. #84

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair the La Gloria Cubana Turquinos with Tequila Ocho Anejo. The lizards smoke a brand new Habanos regular production release, they talk La Gloria Cubana and its shared history with Partagás, and they do a deep dive on the tequila pairing.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Freud SuperEgo Lonsdale & Jura 12 | Backyard Smoking Setups & Freud Cigar Co. History – Ep. #83

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Freud Cigar Co. SuperEgo Lonsdale with Jura 12 Year Aged Single Malt Scotch. The lizards discuss Freud Cigar Company’s founding, they share some of their favorite at-home coffee machines, and we detail lizard approved backyard summer smoking setups.

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Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Partagás Serie E No. 2 & Ommegang Hennepin | Cohiba Behike Conspiracy Theory & Factory + Box Codes – Ep. #82

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 30 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair the Partagás Serie E No. 2 with Ommegang Hennepin Belgian Style Farmhouse Saison. The lizards debate the impact of Cuban factory codes on cigar quality, they do a deep dive on Belgian beer, and they present a conspiracy theory about the release of this cigar and the Cohiba Behike.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Illusione Holy Lance Maduro & Lagavulin 16 | Lizard Raccoon Battles & Merits of the V-Cut – Ep. #81

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 23 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Illusione Holy Lance Maduro with Lagavulin 16 Year Aged Single Malt Scotch. The lizards do a deep dive on Illusione, they discuss the merits of a V-Cut, and a few of the guys share their battles with the neighborhood raccoons. PLUS: Drew Estate & Metallica’s James Hetfield M81 Cigar, Privada Cigar Club Chicken Bucket vs. Cigar Legislation, John Wick

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Montecristo Edmundo & High West Double Rye | Lizards in Cuba Pt. 4 & Havana Cigar Shops + Lounges – Ep. #80

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 16 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair the Montecristo Edmundo with High West Double Rye Whiskey. This is the fourth and final episode recapping their Cuba trip in March. The lizards highlight their favorite cigar shops and lounges in Havana and they discuss their experiences at the Habanos Festival '23 and Amigos de Partagás '22.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Davidoff Millennium Lancero LE 2023 & Caol Ila 12 | How the Lizards Met & Listener Takes on Rooster – Ep. #79

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 09 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Davidoff Millennium Lancero Limited Edition 2023 with Caol Ila 12 Year Aged Single Malt Scotch. The guys discuss the history of the peaty scotch pairing, they reveal how they met, a listener email takes Rooster to task, and Senator gives Gizmo an all-time gift.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Cohiba Lancero & Marques de Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon | Lizards in Cuba Pt. 3 & Inside La Corona Cigar Factory – Ep. #78

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 02 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair the Cohiba Lancero with Marques de Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon. This is the third part of four recapping their Cuba trip in March. The lizards visit the La Corona Factory in Havana - the manufacturing powerhouse of Cuban cigar production. They reveal what they learned during their private factory tour and they discuss the famous origin story of tonight’s cigar.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Herrera Esteli Norteño Lonsdale & Macallan 12 Sherry Oak | Nomad Van Life & Favorite Warm Weather Smokes – Ep. #77

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Norteño Lonsdale with The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Years Old. The guys discuss the story behind the Norteño cigar line, they enter a YouTube vortex on nomad van life, they answer a listener email on sourcing cigars and they share their favorite warm weather smokes.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Ramón Allones Allones No. 2 EL 2019 & Santiago de Cuba Extra Añejo 20 Años | Lizards in Cuba Pt. 2 & Inside El Laguito + Cohiba Factory – Ep. #76

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair the Ramón Allones Allones No. 2 EL 2019 with Santiago de Cuba Extra Añejo 20 Años Cuban Rum. This is the second part of four recapping their Cuba trip in March. The lizards visit the Mecca of Cuban Cigars: El Laguito, the Cohiba Factory. They do their deepest dive ever on blending, sourcing and rolling tobacco from their time with the production manager of Laguito and the guys surprise Gizmo for his birthday.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Caldwell Cigar Co. Long Live the Queen in Queen’s Sword & D'Usse Cognac VSOP | Caldwell Fire & Jay-Z – Ep. #75

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair the Caldwell Cigar Long Live the Queen in Queen’s Sword with D'Usse Cognac VSOP. The guys discuss Caldwell Cigar Co.'s recent setback, Jay Z’s involvement in tonight’s pairing, the Masters Tournament and they get frustrated trying find baseball on TV.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Hoyo de Monterrey Elegantes LCDH & Havana Club Añejo 7 Años | Lizards in Cuba Pt. 1 & First Impressions + Cuban Culture – Ep. #74

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair the Hoyo de Monterrey Elegantes LCDH with 7 year aged Havana Club Cuban Rum. This is the first part of four recapping their Cuba trip in March. This week's focus: First Impressions, Food/Restaurants, Culture & In Support of the Cuban People

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Don Pepin Garcia Blue Lancero & Basil Hayden Bourbon | Cigar Storage + Freezing Protocol & Long-Term Cigar Aging – Ep. #73

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair the Don Pepin Garcia Blue in Lancero with Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The guys discuss Jose Garcia’s wide range of influence, they share their thoughts on the best cigar storage conditions and cigar freezing protocols, and they discuss the Cuban World Baseball Classic defector.

PLUS: Gizmo's Buying Freeze, Seasonal Cigar Preferences, ‘Rediscovering’ a Cigar, Cigar International's Purchase of Boveda Digital, Long Term Cigar Aging

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

H. Upmann Robustos Añejados & Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 | Cuban Quality Control & How Construction Affects Burn – Ep. #72

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair the H. Upmann Robustos Añejados with 14 year aged The Balvenie Caribbean Cask. The guys discuss how a cigar’s construction can affect performance, they debate Cuban quality control and value, and they reveal a post-pod lizard indulgence.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

La Palina Goldie Laguito No. 2 & H by Hine VSOP | Soft Flame vs. Jet Flame & California Tobacco Ban – Ep. #71

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair the La Palina Goldie Laguito No. 2 with H by Hine VSOP Cognac. The guys discuss the unique story behind the Goldie line, they debate the merit of lighting a cigar with a soft flame versus a jet flame and they discuss Gizmo's new cigar vault.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Trinidad Fundadores & Don Fulano Añejo | Castro’s Diplomatic Gifts & Trinidad Pricing – Ep. #70

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair the Trinidad Fundadores with Don Fulano Tequila Añejo. The guys discuss Castro’s diplomatic use of this cigar and its value versus its current price, they preview the upcoming trip to Cuba, and they debate Rooster’s breach of lizard protocol.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Warped Maestro Del Tiempo 5205 & Athletic Brewing Run Wild IPA | Cigar Journal Top 25 & Gifting Cigars – Ep. #69

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair the Warped Maestro Del Tiempo 5205 Lonsdale with Athletic Brewing Run Wild Non-Alcoholic IPA. The guys review Cigar Journal's Top 25 Cigars of 2022, they discuss the importance of reciprocity when gifting cigars and the guys revel in Gizmo's Super Bowl pain.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Bolívar Royal Coronas & Iter Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon | Tribute to Lizard John & Gizmo Eats While Driving – Ep. #68

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair Bolívar Royal Coronas with Iter Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. The guys discuss discuss the complete Bolivar line, they confront Gizmo about his ‘dinner while driving’ habit, they answer a listener email, and they share a tribute after the loss of their close friend Lizard John.

PLUS: Starting Your Cuban Aging Program, Aerating Wine Pt. 2 & Bam Sourced Cigars

Link to wine aerator Senator discussed: https://a.co/d/aTy4oG2

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

New World Dorado by AJ Fernandez Robusto & Hine Rare VSOP Cognac | Cigar Aficionado's Top 25 of '22 – Ep. #67

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair the New World Dorado by AJ Fernandez in Robusto with Hine Rare VSOP cognac. The guys do a deep dive through Cigar Aficionado’s Top 25 Cigars of 2022 and Senator shares the history of tonight’s cognac pairing.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Montecristo Supremos Edición Limitada 2019 & Hennessy XO Cognac | Another Cuban Price Increase & History of Hennessy – Ep. #66

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair the Montecristo Supremos Edición Limitada 2019 with Hennessy XO Cognac. The guys discuss recent EL releases, they do a deep dive on the history of Hennessy, they discuss proper cognac stemware and they review yet another Habanos S.A. price increase.

PLUS: Cognac Comparison, Rooster Got a Cat, Valentine’s Day Plans, Cuba

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor Robusto & Oban Distiller’s Edition | Senator’s History with the Cigar & Non-Alcoholic Beer – Ep. #65

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair the La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor Robusto with Oban Distiller's Edition 2021 single malt scotch. Senator details his history with this cigar, the guys go even deeper on non-alcoholic beer pairings, and they talk about college and professional football.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Partagás Coronas Gordas Añejados & Macallan 15 | Habanos Añejados History & Gizmo’s Box Seizure – Ep. #64

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair the Partagás Coronas Gordas Añejados with 15 Year Aged Macallan Single Malt Scotch. The guys discuss the history of the Habanos Añejados line, they debate the value of the scotch pairing and they review Gizmo's first-ever box seizure.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

My Father No. 4 & Widow Jane 10 Year Bourbon | Bam Bam in the Crosshairs for the Conclusion of the Lizard Tower Intervention – Ep. #63

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair the My Father No. 4 with 10 Year Aged Widow Jane Bourbon. The guys do a deep dive on this New World lancero, they discuss bourbon made in Brooklyn, and Bam Bam finds himself in the lizard crosshairs after finally setting up his tower, ultimately rising like a phoenix from the ashes.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

H. Upmann Magnum 50 & Aberlour 12 | Bam + Giz in Cuba & Bam Bam Cigar Tower Intervention – Ep. #62

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair the H. Upmann Magnum 50 with 12 Year Aged Aberlour Single Malt Scotch. The guys discuss Bam's and Gizmo's recent trip to Cuba, they ponder this cigar’s place in the H. Upmann line, and they have a cigar tower intervention with Bam Bam dubbed the "Bam Bam Accountability Hour".

PLUS: Current Run of Cuban Cigars, Grinder’s Birthday Toast & Blini vs. Kettle Chips with Caviar

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Leaf by Oscar Maduro Toro & Tapatio Excelencia Extra Añejo | Mobile Restaurant Lounge Revolution & Disappointing TAA Releases – Ep. #61

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at the Ten86 Cigar Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards smoke the Leaf by Oscar Maduro in Toro paired with Tapatio Excelencia Extra Añejo. The guys discuss this cigar’s very unique presentation, how the Wonder mobile restaurant has changed lounge life, TAA Release Disappointment, and the truth about Ticketmaster.
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Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

NYE 2022: Vegas Robaina Clásicos (w/ Vilmart & Cie Grand Cellier Brut Champagne, Formal Lizard Rating Year in Review & H. Upmann No. 2 Named CA COTY)

Lounge Lizards — Sat, 31 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at the Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Cuban Vegas Robaina Clásicos with Vilmart & Cie Grand Cellier Brut Champagne for a very special New Year's Eve episode. Senator introduces the guys to the world of Grower Champagne, they discuss CA naming the H. Upmann No. 2 Cigar of the Year, and they review the year in cigar and spirits ratings.
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Quai d’Orsay Senadores 2019 Edición Limitada & Glenlivet 12 Year | Senator on Fatherhood & EL Discussion – Ep. #60

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded in October at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair the Quai d’Orsay Senadores 2019 Edición Limitada with 12 Year Aged Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch. The guys discuss Edición Limitada releases, Rooster selling his cigar tower, Senator discusses being a dad and the guys read an email from a listener who makes amazing desktop humidors.

Listener humidors we discussed: https://JMLModern.com
Cigar humidity tool we discussed: https://www.amazon.com/HumidiMeterTM-Cigar-Humidity-Tester-Accessory/dp/B082GJRKV6

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Best of 2022

Lounge Lizards — Sat, 24 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Lounge Lizards - a cigar and lifestyle podcast Best of 2022 Episode. We were supported in 2022 by PerfectCigarBlend.com, Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey and amazing listeners like you!

TIMESTAMPS

(00:01:49-00:20:24) ORIGIN OF LIZARD NAMES (EP. 3)

(00:20:24-00:21:54) GRINDER’S FIRST MENTION OF PETRICHOR (EP. 4)

(00:21:54-00:23:25) GIZMO IS A GRINCH (EP NYE 2021)

(00:23:25-00:27:12) FUENTE DON CARLOS SHARK NOTES (EP. 12)

(00:27:12-00:32:23) H UPMANN NO. 2 (EP. 40)

(00:32:23-00:36:27) H. UPMANN HALF CORONA STORY / BAM HOARDING CIGARS (EP. 40)

(00:36:27-00:38:32) BAM’S CIGAR TOWER & HE CURSED CUBAN PRICING (EP. 38)

(00:38:32-00:43:26) BAM WON’T SHARE CIGARS

(00:43:26-00:48:15) PAGODA FENDER BENDER (EP. 36)

(00:48:15-00:51:54) PARTAGÁS CULEBRAS/PAGODA’S IMPROMPTU BIRTHDAY W/ CHAMPAGNE (EP. 14)

(00:51:54-00:56:10) SENATOR AND WINE (EP. 8)

(00:56:10-00:58:55) POOBAH YELLS AT GIZMO (EP. 18)

(00:58:55-01:02:22) GIZMO TURNS INTO BILL O’REILLY (Ep. 20)

(01:02:22-01:16:37) LIZARD ROAST OF GIZMO (Ep. 37)

(01:16:37-01:22:15) GRINDER ISLAY REGION DISTILLATION (EP. 9)

(01:22:15-01:23:58) BATTLE OF THE PIRAMIDES CONCLUSION (EP. 44)

(01:23:58-01:45:50) CIGAR MINDSET DISCUSSION (EP. 46)

(01:45:50-01:54:35) TEQUILA W/ CHEF RICKY (EPS. 32 & 34)

(01:54:35-01:57:25) COUNTERFEIT CUBAN CIGAR DISCUSSION W/ DAN FROM CIGAR SALUTE (EP. 52)

(01:57:25-02:00:03) HOW TO AVOID BUYING FAKE CIGARS W/ DAN FROM CIGAR SALUTE (EP. 52)

(02:00:03-02:03:46) CROWNED HEADS LAS CALAVERAS: THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS… (EP. 58)

(02:03:46-02:07:13) ATABEY BRUJOS TAKEDOWN (EP. 49)

(02:07:13-02:14:20) ROB AYALA FROM FOH ON GOOD CUBAN FACTORY RUNS (EP. 56)

(02:14:20-02:19:02) ROB AYALA FROM FOH ON DOING BUSINESS WITH HABANOS S.A. (EP. 56)

(02:19:02-02:24:33) ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY & LISTENER APPRECIATION (EP. 53)

website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.com
email: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!
instagram: @loungelizardspod
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Crowned Heads Las Calaveras EL 2022 LC46 & Ryūjin Japanese Whisky | The Nightmare Before Christmas – Ep. #59

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at the Ten86 Cigar Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards smoke the Crowned Heads Las Calaveras EL 2022 in LC46 paired with Ryūjin Japanese Whisky. The guys share their holiday plans, Bam gives a tower humidor update, they talk butane lighters and discuss the most controversial cigar and spirit they've reviewed this year.

The discussed Soft Flame/Jet Combo Lighter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07W71M6D4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Punch Duke R.E. 2018 & El Tesoro Añejo | Habanos Regional Frustration & Artisanal Tequila Production – Ep. #58

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at the Ten86 Cigar Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Punch Duke Edición Regional 2018 with El Tesoro Tequila Añejo. The guys share their frustration with Habanos S.A. Regional Edition Releases, they do a deep dive into the artisanal production of the tequila pairing, and they discuss Cigar Aficionados unboxing of the Cohiba 55.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Drew Estate Undercrown Maduro Gran Toro & Beck’s NA + Guinness NA | Non-Alcoholic Beer + Spirits Boom & Canada Hates Smokers – Ep. #57

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at the Ten86 Cigar Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards smoke the Drew Estate Undercrown Maduro in Gran Toro paired with non-alcoholic Beck's and Guinness Draught beers. The guys discuss the boom of non-alcoholic beers and spirits, Canada’s crackdown on smoking indoors, Drew Estate’s Creativity and their frustration with tip culture.
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Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Partagás Lusitanias | Rob Ayala from FOH/Bond Roberts ft. Rob's History & Impact of FOH’s Forum – Ep. #56

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at the Ten86 Cigar Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards smoke a Partagás Lusitanias with Rob Ayala from Friends Of el Habano & Bond Roberts. The guys discuss Rob's history and passion for the hobby, FOH’s famous forum, Bond Robert's online auction house, the pitfalls of doing business with Habanos S.A., and FOH’s Nudies new world releases.

PLUS: Rob's Favorite Cigars (Cuban and Non-Cuban), Best and Worst Runs of Cuban Production, Blending Cigars, Friendship/Partnership with Hamlet

Friends Of el Habano (FOH): fohcigars.com
Bond Roberts: bondroberts.com
FOH YouTube Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/@FOHtvChannel

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Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Ramón Allones Small Club Corona + Arturo Fuente Hemingway Short Story | Desktop Humidors & Why Cubans Go First – Ep. #55

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at the Ten86 Cigar Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards smoke two short cigars with the cold weather in mind: the Cuban Ramón Allones Small Club Corona and the Dominican Arturo Fuente Hemingway Short Story. The guys discuss the value of desktop humidors, why they always smoke the Cuban first, and their Thanksgiving plans.
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Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Ramón Allones Superiores LCDH & Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon | La Casa Del Habano Releases – Ep. #54

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at the Ten86 Cigar Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Ramón Allones Superiores LCDH w/ Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon from 2017. The guys discuss La Casa Del Habano speciality cigars, Senator details the importance of decanting wine, and Poobah shares the glory of the flat top grill.

Vinturi Wine Aerator System (discussed in episode): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T1F5CSU?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_H3RWVP15TFFDY1K2FD2K

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Padrón 1926 Serie 80 Years Maduro & Remy Martin 1738 + Bollinger Champagne | One Year Anniversary & Lizard Merch Launch – Ep. #53

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Recorded at the Ten86 Cigar Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards celebrate their one year anniversary with the Padrón 1926 Serie 80 Years in Maduro with Remy Martin 1738 Cognac & Bollinger and Pol Roger Champagnes. The guys announce the new website, lizard merch store and ratings archive (loungelizardspod.com), they discuss the rich history of Bollanger, and they share thoughts about the first year of the podcast.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Saint Luis Rey Regios | Counterfeit Cuban Cigar Deep Dive & Gizmo Bought Fake Cohibas – Ep. #52

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0400

The lizards smoke an aged Saint Luis Rey Regios with Dan from Cigar Salute. The guys do a deep dive on counterfeit Cuban cigars, they discuss Gizmo’s purchase of fake Cubans from a trusted retailer and how to avoid making the same mistake, and they review the current state of Habanos S.A.
PLUS: The Legend of the Dr. Joe Show, Dan's Favorite New World Cigars, Bond Roberts' Impact, Cigar Aficionado Cohiba 55 Unboxing

Link to Dan's Reddit post about Gizmo's box with Photos, Evidence and Montefortuna's response: https://www.reddit.com/r/cubancigars/comments/xozyl0/montefortuna_confirmed_to_be_selling_fakes/

Cigar Salute on Instagram: https://instagram.com/cigar_salute
Cigar Salute on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbb685s6fQd33-8h7CdtOXw

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Ashton VSG Illusion & Singleton 15 | Fuente + VSG & Summer Concerts + Grateful Dead – Ep. #51

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at the Ten86 Cigar Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Ashton VSG Illusion with 15 Year Aged Singleton Scotch. The guys discuss Carlito Fuente’s involvement in VSG, Senator details Ashton’s history and they review some of our favorite '22 summer concerts. PLUS: Grateful Dead, Gizmo hates Connecticut, Lizards Smoking in Secret

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Quai d’Orsay No. 54 & Schneider Weisse | Quai d’Orsay Rebrand & Modern American Beer Culture – Ep. #50

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at the Ten86 Cigar Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Quai d’Orsay No. 54 with Schneider Weisse beer. The guys discuss QD’s place in the Habanos S.A. catalog, Senator and Grinder talk about the most challenging beer to brew, and they do a deep dive on modern American beer culture.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Atabey Brujos & Yamato Japanese Whisky | Atabey Hype & Derek Jeter Documentary – Ep. #49

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at the Ten86 Cigar Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Atabey Brujos with Yamato Japanese Whisky. The guys assess whether Atabey lives up to its' hype as the “Cuban Killer,” Poobah campaigns for a lizard gin tasting, and they discuss the Derek Jeter documentary.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Romeo y Julieta Wide Churchill & Stag’s Leap Artemis | RyJ History & Cuban Pricing Update – Ep. #48

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0400

The lizards pair a Romeo y Julieta Wide Churchill with Stag's Leap Artemis. The guys do a deep dive on all things Romeo y Julieta, Senator details Stag’s Leap’s place in Napa history, and they discuss Habanos S.A.'s plans with their smaller portfolio brands. PLUS: Humidity While Traveling; Cohiba/Trinidad Pricing Update; Smoking in Japan

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Illusione Cruzado Robusto Classic & Four Roses Small Batch Select | Aging New World Cigars & Illusione’s Mystique – Ep. #47

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0400

The lizards pair the Illusione Cruzado Robusto Classic with Four Roses Small Batch Select Bourbon. The guys discuss aging new world cigars, the mystique of tonight’s cigar marca and the merits of the LIV Golf lawsuit.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Montecristo No. 1 & Croizet VS Cognac | Montecristo Inconsistency & Cigars that 'Preview' – Ep. #46

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0400

The lizards pair a Cuban Montecristo No. 1 with Croizet VS Cognac. The guys discuss how young cigars can preview future potential, Montecristo’s inconsistency, and they explore how mindset can affect a cigar and also how a cigar can affect mindset.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Davidoff Millennium Robusto & Dewars 15 | Death of Queen Elizabeth II & Football Is Back – Ep. #45

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0400

Recorded at the Ten86 Cigar Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Davidoff Millennium in Robusto with 15 year aged Dewars Blended Scotch Whisky. The guys discuss the return of football, the Death of Queen Elizabeth II and they read a listener email about the experience of their first cigars.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Diplomáticos No. 2 & Fortaleza Reposado | NYC + DC Cigar Lounges & Battle of the Piramides Finale – Ep. #44

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0400

The lizards pair a Diplomáticos No. 2 with Fortaleza Tequila Reposado. The guys discuss Diplomáticos' interesting history, they share thoughts on cigar lounges in NYC & DC and they wrap up the 2022 Battle of the Cuban Piramides.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Foundation Tabernacle Maduro Robusto & Johnnie Walker Double Black | James Webb Space Telescope & FDA Update – Ep. #43

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0400

The lizards pair the Foundation Tabernacle Maduro in Robusto with Johnny Walker Double Black. The guys discuss the James Webb Space Telescope, the cigar industry’s case against the FDA, and they find that a pro tennis player could really use a cigar.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Los Statos de Luxe Delirios & Remy Martin XO Cognac | Rooster's Connoisseur Corner for a 50 y/o Cuban – Ep. #42

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0400

The lizards pair a fifty year old Los Statos de Luxe Delirios with Remy Martin XO Cognac. The guys enter Rooster's Connoisseur Corner for the first time with this 1970s cigar, Poobah's shares his cognac burger recipe and Rooster questions giving out nice cigars at parties.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Tatuaje Reserva Broadleaf Regios & Angel’s Envy Rye | Tatuaje’s Success & Favorite New World Retailers – Ep. #41

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0400

The lizards pair the Tatuaje Reserva Broadleaf in Regios with Angel's Envy Rye Whiskey. The guys discuss how Pete Johnson’s built his brand, the change in power dynamic in professional sports and they name their favorite retailers for new world cigars.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

H. Upmann No. 2 & Remy Martin VSOP | Poobah’s Favorite Cigar & How Age Improves Cuban Cigars – Ep. #40

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0400

The lizards pair an aged H. Upmann No. 2 with Remy Martin VSOP Cognac. The guys discuss Poobah's favorite cigar, Senator introduces Cognac to the group and they discuss how age can turn a good Cuban cigar into a great one.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Arturo Fuente Hemingway Signature & Johnnie Walker Black | Blended Scotch Taste-Off & Pushcart Hot Dogs – Ep. #39

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0400

The lizards pair the Arturo Fuente Hemingway in Signature with Johnny Walker Black Label blended scotch. The guys discuss Johnny Walker's recent evolution, Senator forces a blended scotch taste-off and Poobah shares his passion for pushcart hot dogs.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Vegas Robaina Unicos & Akashi White Oak | Vegas Robaina History & Lizard GOAT Cigar Reveal – Ep. #38

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0400

The lizards pair the Vegas Robaina Unicos with Akashi White Oak Japanese Whisky. The guys discuss the history of the marca and its' founder Don Alejandro Robaina, they reveal one of the greatest Lizard cigars of all time and Bam refuses to share cigars with Pagoda.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Oliva Serie V Churchill & Chivas Regal 18 | LIV Golf & Lizard Roast of Gizmo – Ep. #37

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0400

The lizards pair the Oliva V in Churchill with Chivas Regal 18. The guys discuss Oliva, the LIV golf league and they roast Gizmo about an infamous night out.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Partagás Serie P No. 2 & Nikka Coffey Grain | Critical Listener Email & Pagoda’s Fender Bender – Ep. #36

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0400

The lizards pair the Partagás Serie P No. 2 with Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky. The guys discuss the patented distillation process of the whisky pairing, they read a critical listener email and Pagoda details his first fender bender.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Aging Room Quattro Espressivo & WhistlePig PiggyBack Rye | Retrohaling & Outdoor Summer Smoking – Ep. #35

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0400

The lizards pair the Aging Room Quattro in Espressivo with WhistlePig PiggyBack Rye 6 Years. The guys discuss Aging Room’s unique brand, their favorite products for smoking outside in the summer, Grinder explains smoking with a retrohale and Senator recaps his trip to Greece.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Por Larrañaga Petit Corona & Fortaleza Añejo + Tapatio Excelencia | Tequila Deep Dive Pt. 2 with Ricky Camacho – Ep. #34

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0400

The lizards pair the Por Larrañaga Petit Corona with Tequila Fortaleza Añejo and Tapatio Excelencia Extra Añejo. The guys welcome Chef/Partner Ricky Camacho of the Añejo Restaurant Group (NYC/PHI) for part two of a deep dive on artisan Tequila. They also discuss their experiences in the restaurant industry and detail Por Larrañaga's long history.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Davidoff Millennium Piramides & Hibiki Harmony | Davidoff Special Releases & Growing Lizard Palates – Ep. #33

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0400

The lizards pair the Davidoff Millennium in Piramides with Hibiki Japanese Harmony Whiskey. The lizards review one of Bam’s all-time favorite cigars, discuss Davidoff’s special releases, and Gizmo shares a story about his growing lizard palate.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

San Cristóbal La Punta & Fuenteseca Blanco 2013 + Casa Noble Reposado | Tequila Deep Dive with Ricky Camacho – Ep. #32

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0400

The lizards pair the San Cristóbal de la Habana La Punta with Fuenteseca Cosecha Blanco Tequila 2013 and Casa Noble Tequila Reposado. The guys welcome Chef/Partner Ricky Camacho of the Añejo Restaurant Group (NYC/PHI) for part one of a deep dive on artisan Tequila. They also discuss the shortfalls of commercial tequilas and why tequila pairs so well with cigars.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Fuente Fuente Opus X PerfecXion 8-8-8 & Green Spot | Opus X History & Clean Eating – Ep. #31

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0400

The lizards pair the Fuente Fuente Opus X PerfecXion 8-8-8 with Green Spot Single Pot Still Whiskey. The lizards discuss their experience with the Opus X line, clean eating, and the final season of Ozark on Netflix.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Quai d'Orsay Coronas Claro & Suntory Toki Japanese Whisky | Cuban Price Hikes & Cohiba/Trinidad Luxury Branding – Ep. #30

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 31 May 2022 05:00:00 -0400

The lizards pair the Cuban Quai d'Orsay Coronas Claro with Suntory Whisky Toki. The lizards do a deep dive on Cuba’s new approach to cigar pricing, they debate Cohiba and Trinidad becoming luxury brands and they read a listener email.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Herrera Esteli Habano Robusto Grande & Maker’s Mark 46 | Depp/Heard Trial & Cuban-Inspired New Worlds – Ep. #29

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 24 May 2022 05:00:00 -0400

The lizards pair the Herrera Esteli Habano in Robusto Grande with Maker's Mark 46 Bourbon Whiskey. The lizards debate this cigar’s Cuban-inspired flavor profile, the guys share their appreciation for classic Maker’s Mark Bourbon and they discuss the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Montecristo No. 2 & Appleton Estate 12 | Cuban Twang & The Batman – Ep. #28

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 17 May 2022 05:00:00 -0400

The lizards pair the Cuban Montecristo No. 2 with 12 year aged Appleton Estate Rare Casks Rum. The lizards attempt to define Cuban twang, they discuss Jamaican Rum, and they share a not-so-kind review of the new Batman film.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Davidoff Late Hour Churchill & Glenfiddich 15 | Churchill’s Legacy & Davidoff Innovation – Ep. #27

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 10 May 2022 05:00:00 -0400

The lizards pair the Davidoff Late Hour in Churchill with 15 year aged Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch. The lizards discuss the legacy of Winston Churchill, Davidoff’s history of innovation, and the guys debate the hype surrounding regional and limited edition cigars.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Trinidad Coloniales & Glenlivet 18 | Grinder’s Return & Fatherhood Discussion – Ep. #26

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 03 May 2022 05:00:00 -0400

The lizards pair the Cuban Trinidad Coloniales with 18 year aged Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch. Grinder returns and the lizards discuss fatherhood, the guys go through Trinidad’s storied history and they discuss better ways to travel.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Padrón 2000 Maduro & Woodford Reserve | Bourbon Discussion & Cigars for Any Budget – Ep. #25

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0400

The lizards pair the Padron 2000 Maduro with Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The guys discuss Woodford’s impact on the greater bourbon industry, things to look for in cigars on any budget and Senator gives Bam a gift he’ll always remember.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Cohiba Siglo II & Don Julio Reposado + Añejo | Cohiba History & Counterfeit Cubans – Ep. #24

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0400

The lizards pair the Cuban Cohiba Siglo II with Don Julio tequila in both Reposado and Anejo. The guys do a deep dive on all things tequila, discuss some of Cohiba’s interesting history and chat about the increase in counterfeit Cubans.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

My Father The Judge & Robert Craig Howell Mountain Cuvée | Questionable Cigar Marketing & Wine with Cigars – Ep. #23

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0400

The lizards pair the My Father The Judge in Toro with Robert Craig Howell Mountain Cuvee. The guys discuss questionable cigar marketing, pairing various wines with both cigars and food, and the perils of driving with boxes of cigars on the roof of your car.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

El Rey del Mundo Choix Suprême & Dalmore 12 | Cuban Cigar Shortage – Ep. #22

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0400

The lizards pair the Cuban El Ray del Mundo Choix Suprême with 12 year aged Dalmore scotch. Senator shares some history on Dalmore, the guys discuss Habanos S.A.'s approach to their smaller marcas and debate the reality of the Cuban cigar shortage.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua No. 2 & Oban Little Bay | Pacing Yourself While Smoking & Classic TV Shows – Ep. #21

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0400

The lizards pair the Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua No. 2 with Oban Little Bay Scotch. The guys discuss the benefit of pacing yourself while smoking as well as classic 80s and 90s TV shows.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Punch Punch & Glenmorangie 10 | Punch History & ‘Bill O’Reilly’ Technical Difficulty – Ep. #20

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0400

The lizards pair the Cuban Punch Punch with 10 year aged Glenmorangie scotch. Poobah gives some history on Punch, Grinder explains the unique distilling process of the scotch pairing and Bill O’Reilly joins during a technical difficulty.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

E.P. Carrillo La Historia El Senador & Guinness Draught | St. Patrick’s Day & Guinness History – Ep. #19

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0400

The lizards pair the E.P. Carrillo La Historia El Senador with Guinness Draught Stout. The guys discuss St. Patrick’s Day, some history on Guinness and Poobah calls in live from Florida.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2 & Aberfeldy 12 | Hoyo de Monterrey History & El Habano Moderno – Ep. #18

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0500

The lizards pair the Cuban Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2 in a tubo with 12 year aged Aberfeldy scotch. Poobah gives some history on Hoyo, the guys discuss an upcoming book project on modern Habanos, and Poobah airs a grievance with Gizmo.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Padrón 1964 Torpedo Natural & Balvenie 12 DoubleWood | 2021 Cigar of the Year & Non-Alcoholic Pairings – Ep. #17

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0500

The lizards discuss the Padrón 1964 Anniversary Torpedo in Natural paired with Balvenie's 12 Year Doublewood and answer a listener question about non-alcoholic drink pairing and cigar cutter choices.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Partagás Shorts + Tatuaje Petit Cazadores Reserva & Michter's Bourbon | Smoking in the Cold – Ep. #16

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0500

The lizards smoke two cigars, the Cuban Partagas Shorts and the Nicaraguan Tatuaje Petit Cazadores Reserva, with the cold weather in mind and pair them with Michter's Bourbon. The guys also discuss the best heating options to make cold-weather smoking tolerable and the history of Michter's.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Juan López Selección No. 1 & Dalwhinnie 15 | Juan López History & Cigar Storage – Ep. #15

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0500

The lizards pair the Cuban Juan López Selección No. 1 with 15 year aged Dalwhinnie scotch. Poobah discusses the history of Juan López and the guys discuss various types of cigar storage.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Partagás Culebras & Auchentoshan 12 | Pagoda’s Birthday & Impromptu Champagne – Ep. #14

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0500

The lizards pair aged Cuban Partagás Culebras with 12 year aged Auchentoshan scotch. The guys realize it's Pagoda's birthday, things go off the rails a bit with the help of Senator's impromptu champagne sabering, and the guys are blown away by this very odd cigar.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Belicoso & Talisker 10 | First Formal Liquor Rating & Cigar Aficionado Top 25 – Ep. #13

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0500

The lizards pair Joya de Nicaragua Antaño in Belicoso with 10 year aged Talisker scotch. The guys do the first formal liquor rating, discuss Cigar Aficianado’s top 25 cigars from 2021 and Grinder talks about scotch from the Isle of Skye.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Eye of the Shark & Aberlour 12 | Fuente History & Storing Cigars at a Lounge – Ep. #12

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0500

The lizards pair Arturo Fuente's Don Carlos Eye of the Shark with 12 year aged Aberlour Scotch. Senator dives into Fuente brand history and the guys discuss storing your cigars in a locker and the TV show Yellowstone.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Bolívar Belicosos Finos & Macallan 12 | Bolívar History & Macallan Deep Dive – Ep. #11

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0500

The lizards pair the Cuban Bolívar Belicosos Finos with Macallan 12 Year Sherry Oak Cask Scotch. Poobah discusses the history of Bolivar and the lizards explain their love of Macallan single malt scotch.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Liga Privada No. 9 & Eagle Rare Bourbon | Drew Estate History & Pappy Van Winkle Documentary – Ep. #10

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0500

The lizards pair Liga Privada No. 9 in toro with Eagle Rare bourbon, discuss Drew Estate and the Buffalo Trace distillery and also recommend a wild documentary about Pappy Van Winkle.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Ramón Allones Specially Selected & Lagavulin 16 | Ramón Allones Deep Dive & Islay Scotch – Ep. #9

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0500

The lizards pair the Cuban Ramón Allones Specially Selected with Lagavulin 16 Year Aged Scotch. Poobah does a deep dive on the history of Ramon Allones and Grinder discusses peaty scotches from the Islay region of Scotland.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

NYE 2021: Partagás Serie D No. 4 (w/ Pol Roger Champagne, Favorite Cuban Robustos & Sourcing Authentic Cubans)

Lounge Lizards — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0500

The lizards pair the Cuban Partagás Serie D No. 4 with Pol Roger Reserve Brut champagne for a very special New Year's Eve episode. Senator attempts to democratize caviar, the lizards discuss Cuban robustos, sourcing authentic cubans and end with a discussion on their deep appreciation for the cigar hobby. // Join the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We’re a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh. Email us at loungelizardspod@gmail.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode! Find us on instagram: @loungelizardspod

Davidoff Dominicana | Cigar Humidification & Senator's Love of Good Wine – Ep. #8

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0500

The lizards smoke the Davidoff Dominicana in robusto, discuss cigar humidification and Senator talks about his love of good wine.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Holiday 2021: Punch ManTua

Lounge Lizards — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0500

The lizards smoke the Cuban Punch ManTua Italian Regional for the Holiday 2021 episode. // Join the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We’re a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh. Email us at loungelizardspod@gmail.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode! Find us on instagram: @loungelizardspod

Blind Cigar Tasting & Redbreast 12 – Ep. #7

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0500

The lizards do a blind taste test of an un-banded cigar provided by Grinder, paired with Redbreast's 12 Year Aged Irish Whiskey. (Cigar reveal is at 52:20 or you can find it at the bottom of the full show notes.)

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

H. Upmann Magnum 46 & Foursquare 2009 Mark XVII | Holiday Cigar Ideas & H. Upmann History – Ep. #6

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0500

The lizards pair H. Upmann's Magnum 46 with Foursquare's 2009 Mark 17 Rum, holiday cigar sampler ideas and the history of H. Upmann in Cuba.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel & Kirkland 12 | Cigar Aficionado’s 2020 Cigar of the Year – Ep. #5

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0500

The lizards discuss the E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel (Cigar Aficionado's 2020 Cigar of the Year) and Kirkland's 12 Year Aged Blended Scotch.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Montecristo 1935 Línea Maltés & Glen Deveron 20 | Grinder’s Scotland Trip & Poobah’s Bloody Mary Recipe – Ep. #4

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500

The lizards discuss the Cuban Montecristo 1935 Linea in Maltés, Glen Deveron's 20 Year Aged Scotch, Grinder's Scotland trip and Poobah's famous Bloody Mary recipe.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Padrón 1964 Anniversary Exclusivo Maduro & Balvenie 14 | Origin of the Lizard Names – Ep. #3

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500

The lizards discuss the Padrón 1964 Anniversary Exclusivo Maduro, Balvenie's 14 Year Caribbean Cask Single Malt Whisky and answer a listener email about the origin of the Lizard Names.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Davidoff Chef's Edition 2021 & Dalmore Cigar Malt Scotch – Ep. #2

Lounge Lizards — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500

The lizards discuss the Davidoff Chef's Edition 2021 cigar paired with Dalmore's Cigar Malt Scotch.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).

Partagás Maduro 1 & Scotch | Tennis + Cigar Discussion – Ep. #1

Lounge Lizards — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 23:29:55 -0400

The lizards discuss the Cuban Partagás Maduro 1 while watching tennis and drinking scotch.

Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).