Best Bourbon Boom Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. #129: Cohiba Siglo V (w/ Pahlmeyer Jayson Cab. Sauv, Fabrica 5 - New Sponsor Alert, Habanos S.A. Announces New Aging Program & Senator vs. Listener Email on Retrohale) 1:45:03

12h ago1:45:03

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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, …

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Brewers resilient despite a wrench in the COGS 37:25

2d ago37:25

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In a recent and much anticipated report, Senior Analyst Francois Sonneville modeled the spot market and actual prices paid among public beer companies in North America, Europe, and China. We discuss his findings and his ideas on how brewers can better control production costs and where future cost pressure may come from. Be sure to download Francoi…

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Ep. #128: Interview with Industry Legend Steve Saka (w/ Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sin Compromiso Selección No. 4, Weller Antique 107 Bourbon, Wide-Ranging Convo with Saka, Our Final PCA Thoughts, Sharing ... 1:48:55

7d ago1:48:55

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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. I…

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Ep. #127: Montecristo Especiales No. 2 (w/ Don Fulano Tequila Reposado, Farewell to Min Ron Nee, Massive Miami Counterfeit Cigar Bust, Recent Civil Unrest in Cuba & Forgetful Pagoda) 1:28:46

14d ago1:28:46

1:28:46

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…

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Ep. #126: PCA 2024 - Lizards Live from Las Vegas (w/ E.P. Carrillo Allegiance Sidekick, Flor de Caña 130th Anniversary 20-Year Rum & Trade Show Highlights) 1:33:25

22d ago1:33:25

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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 …

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The future of online alcohol marketplaces, featuring Breakthru Beverage Group 46:33

21d ago46:33

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At this year’s Access LIVE conference in Las Vegas, we sat down with Breakthru Beverage Group’s Head of Digital and E-commerce Mike Boswell for an impromptu conversation on alcohol marketplaces. We explore the relevance and value of marketplaces at different levels of the value chain, discussing Drizly on the consumer-facing side and Provi for a bu…

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Ep. #125: H. Upmann Connoisseur No. 2 (w/ Tomatin 12, Connie Line Finale, Gizmo is Obsessed with the Retrohale & Listener Emails on Cuba Travel and Garage Smoking Setup) 1:25:10

29d ago1:25:10

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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 discuss…

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Ep. #124: Padilla Candela Robusto (w/ Jameson Irish Whiskey, PCA 2024 Preview, Candela Wrapper Production Process & New Interactive Listener Segment) 1:27:57

1M ago1:27:57

1:27:57

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 d…

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Ep. #123: Por Larrañaga Montecarlos (w/ Nikka Coffey Malt Whisky, Another Habanos S.A. Price Increase and How It Impacts Smoking Decisions & Origins of Japanese Whisky) 1:44:39

1M ago1:44:39

1:44:39

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. Joi…

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Neo-prohibitionism, Ozempic, and the end of the tequila boom? 53:23

1M ago53:23

53:23

Is neo-prohibitionism a threat to the alcohol business? Will GLP-1 agonists decrease alcohol sales? Are soft drinks companies losing interest in their effort to develop alcohol brands? To debate these and other controversial topics, the RaboResearch Beverage team plays one of our favorite games: Buy, Sell, Hold! Note: The content and opinions prese…

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Ep. #122: Foundation The Tabernacle Lancero (w/ E.H. Taylor Small Batch Bourbon, Gizmo Loves to Retrohale, Recent TV Show Favorites & 'Bottled in Bond' Deep Dive) 1:33:16

2M ago1:33:16

1:33:16

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 retr…

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Ep. #121: Interview w/ Cohiba Production Manager Danilo Rodríguez Portal (w/ Cohiba BHK 54, Fábrica de Tabacos El Laguito, Cigar Production, Tobacco Procurement and Fermentation, Cigar Authenticity & Cigar ... 1:43:12

2M ago1:43:12

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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 w…

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Ep. #120: La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull (w/ Dewars 18, Cigar Boom Debate, FDA Update, Listener Email and Rooster's True Identity Revealed) 1:50:28

2M ago1:50:28

1:50:28

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 s…

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Ep. #119: Lizards in Cuba 2024 Pt. 2 (w/ Vegas Robaina Famosos and Campo Viejo Tempranillo; first-ever Lizard Visit to Viñales and Pinar del Rio, Tobacco Farms, Cuban Countryside & Habanos Festival Preview ... 1:19:54

2M ago1:19:54

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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 tobacc…

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Ep. #118: Drew Estate Blackened M81 Corona (w/ Blackened 72 Seasons Whiskey, Bam Does Metallica Karaoke, Packing Cigars for Travel, Padrón's New Finca & Pagoda Visits Costa Rica) 1:21:52

3M ago1:21:52

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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 Cost…

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Southern Glazer’s talks industry trends, inventory, and digitalization 1:12:24

3M ago1:12:24

1:12:24

As the largest wine and spirits distributor in North America, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has a unique perspective on the US alcohol market. Senior leaders David Chaplin (Chief Growth Officer), John Wittig (Chief Commercial Officer), and Alan Wizeman (Chief Digital Officer) share their views on the health of the US alcohol market, consumer tre…

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Ep. #117: Lizards in Cuba 2024 Pt. 1 (w/ Punch Double Coronas and Glenlivet 14; Havana First Impressions, Food and Lounge Recommendation Updates, Inflation Impacts in Cuba & Rooster's Birthday at Tropicana ... 2:14:21

3M ago2:14:21

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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 Isl…

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Ep. #116: Arturo Fuente Vintage 1960s Series Rare Pink Signature (w/ Brugal Extra Viejo Rum, Gurkha vs. Davidoff & Big Box Liquor Retailer Promoting "Plume") 1:22:16

3M ago1:22:16

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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 breath…

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Ep. #115: Cohiba Piramides Extra (w/ Camus Borderies XO, Cohiba Deep Dive & Battle of the Piramides Continues) 1:52:32

3M ago1:52:32

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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. Join the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), wh…

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2024 economic outlook 42:32

4M ago42:32

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Economic power duo Jane Foley and Christian Lawrence return to discuss the outlook for a recession, interest rates, inflation, and consumer spending and how these economic trends could impact food and beverage companies as we enter the new year. Rabobank clients can sign up for our research via this link: research.rabobank.com. Note: The content an…

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Ep. #114: Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Figurado (w/ Glenmorangie 14 Quinta Ruban, Cigar Aficionado Top 25 & Lizards in Panama) 1:39:48

4M ago1:39:48

1:39:48

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. Join the Lounge Liza…

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Ep. #113: Partagás 8-9-8 (New Year Celebration w/ Dom Pérignon 2013, Delord 25, Year in Review: Cigars and Spirits & CA's Cigar of the Year) 2:08:01

4M ago2:08:01

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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…

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Best of 2023 3:55:29

4M ago3:55:29

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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 …

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Ep. #112: ADVentura The Navigator Pinzon (w/ Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky, Fuente/Padron LEGENDS Delayed Again, Mobile Cigar Lounge, New $100 Rocky, Arnold's Cigar Tent & Congress vs. FDA) 1:41:00

4M ago1:41:00

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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 & …

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Ep. #111: H. Upmann Connoisseur B (w/ Weller Special Reserve Bourbon, Habanos S.A. Loosening Counterfeit Security Protocol & Lizard Christmas Plans) 1:35:46

4M ago1:35:46

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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 protoc…

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Soft drinks boom, spirits hungover, and consumers reach an inflection point 57:21

4M ago57:21

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For the first time in more than a year, the Liquid Assets team gets to do a recording in the same room. They take turns picking news stories that speak to wider trends impacting the beverages industry. Rabobank clients can sign up for our research via this link: Research.Rabobank.com Note: The content and opinions presented within this podcast are …

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Ep. #110: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Muestra De Saka The Bewitched (w/ Little Rest American Single Malt Whisky, Padron/Fuente Legends Coming Soon & The World's Most Secure Humidor) 1:40:15

4M ago1:40:15

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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 wo…

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Ep. #109: Ramón Allones Allones No. 3 (w/ Bunnahabhain 12, Habanos Festival '24 Announced, Proper Cigar Storage, Avoiding Tobacco Beetles & Pagoda is Roving) 1:38:09

5M ago1:38:09

1:38:09

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 fina…

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Ep. #108: HVC Hot Cake Corona Gorda (w/ WhistlePig 10 Year Small Batch Rye, Davidoff YOTD Discussion, E.P. Carrillo Customer-Blended Cigar & Our Desert Island Cigars) 1:25:12

5M ago1:25:12

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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…

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Ep. #107: Bolívar Coronas Gigantes (w/ Courvoisier XO, Bolívar's Long History w/ Partagás, New Habanos S.A. Releases & Advice on How to Avoid Predatory Cigar Sellers) 1:55:40

5M ago1:55:40

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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…

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The history of bourbon, as told by Heaven Hill 1:06:50

5M ago1:06:50

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Bourbon has been booming for years, but that growth was preceded by a half century of hardship, hard work, and good luck that laid the groundwork for the soaring category we see today. Heaven Hill’s Max Shapira and Kate Latts lived through the good times and the bad. We tap that experience to understand the winding path that has led American whiske…

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Ep. #106: Foundation Olmec Claro Robusto (w/ Bulleit Bourbon Frontier Whiskey, Dr. P Makes Manhattans, Cigar Tower Recommendations & Retailers Have Us Dumbfounded) 1:35:22

5M ago1:35:22

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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…

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Ep. #105: Rafael González Coronas de Lonsdales (w/ Aberlour 12, Recent Cuban Blending Decisions, Uptick in U.S. Customs Shipment Seizures, Cold Weather Smoking Setups & Listener Gifts) 1:31:17

6M ago1:31:17

1:31:17

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 cig…

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Sports marketing 101 48:47

6M ago48:47

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David Broughton, a journalist and director of research for Sports Business Journal, discusses the history of sports advertising, how it is evolving, and what recent changes to the industry mean for building brands on the back of humanity’s most beloved pastimes. Rabobank clients can sign up for our research via this link: Research.Rabobank.com Note…

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