Ep 111: Cigars, Tobacciana and the Art of the Torcedore with Bobalu Cigars

Published: June 14, 2017, 1 a.m.

In this episode Dudes and Beer podcast host Christopher Jordan is joined by Steven Bishop, Julie Connally and very special guest Jeff Lipton, owner of Austin’s own Bobalu Cigar Company as we sit back and discuss the history, craft and culture of cigars and tobacciana. From the growth of the tobacco to the drying and rolling, what exactly goes into the creation of a good cigar? What is the history of cigars in America and where is the industry going today? What is the difference between a mass produced cigar and a cigar hand rolled by a trained Torcedore? Why are cigars seeing a resurgence in popular culture and how is this affecting trends in cigar production? These questions and more in the exclusive interview with Jeff Lipton of Bobalu Cigar Company in Austin, TX