Lounge Lizards - a Cigar and Lifestyle Podcast

LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA 5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms. 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? 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. website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.com email: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode! instagram: @loungelizardspod

LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA 5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms. 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 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 relaxed 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. website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.com email: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode! instagram: @loungelizardspod

LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA 5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms. 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. 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. website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.com email: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode! instagram: @loungelizardspod

LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA 5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms. 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 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 relaxed 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. website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.com email: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode! instagram: @loungelizardspod

LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA 5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms. 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 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 relaxed 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. website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.com email: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode! instagram: @loungelizardspod

LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA 5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms. 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. 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 relaxed 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. website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.com email: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode! instagram: @loungelizardspod

LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA 5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms. 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. 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. website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.com email: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode! instagram: @loungelizardspod

LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA 5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms. 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: Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Air Freshener: https://amzn.to/3PxDHBy Lampe Berger: https://amzn.to/3IRijmL 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 relaxed 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. website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.com email: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode! instagram: @loungelizardspod

LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA 5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms. 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. 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. website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.com email: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode! instagram: @loungelizardspod

LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA 5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms. 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. 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 relaxed 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. website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.com email: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode! instagram: @loungelizardspod

LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA 5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms. 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. 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. website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.com email: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode! instagram: @loungelizardspod

LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA 5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms. 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. 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. website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.com email: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode! instagram: @loungelizardspod

LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA 5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms. 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 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. website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.com email: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode! instagram: @loungelizardspod

LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA 5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms. 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. 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. website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.com email: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode! instagram: @loungelizardspod

LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA 5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms. 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. 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. website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.com email: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode! instagram: @loungelizardspod

LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA 5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms. 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. 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. website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.com email: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode! instagram: @loungelizardspod

LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA 5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms. 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. 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. website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.com email: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode! instagram: @loungelizardspod

LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA 5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms. 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), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxed 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. website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.com email: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode! instagram: @loungelizardspod

LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA 5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms. 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 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. website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.com email: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode! instagram: @loungelizardspod

LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA 5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms. 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 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 relaxed 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. website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.com email: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode! instagram: @loungelizardspod