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This week we welcomed two special guests on the Stogie Geeks. First, Phil Zanghi, owner from our new sponsor Debonaire Cigars paid a surprise visit to the Stogie Geeks. Phil talked about his brand, Debonaire Cigars and his self-titled current line. He also gave us some insights into what his company has in store for 2014. Phil stayed with us for the duration of the show and gave his thoughts and insights into the cigar industry.

Our special guest was Victor Vitale of Legacy Brands, makers of the Ora Vivo and Tortuga line of cigars. Victor talked about these two lines that were launched at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show. Victor also talked about his collaboration with Hollywood superstar Armand Assante on the Ora Vivo line.


Top 10 Cigars of 2013

The Stogie Geeks then went through their Top 10 cigars for 2013. The runaway winner was the La Aurora Cien A\xf1os Edici\xf3n Especial (La Aurora Cien A\xf1os Maduro) as it was #1 on three lists, and #2 on the other. This cigar has been talked about many times on the show and we feel this cigar is one of the all-time greats.

Wraper: Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder: Dominican
Filler: Dominican
Robusto: 5 x 50
Price: $15.20

Paul's Top 10




Tatuaje Black Label Corona Gorda

\xa0La Aurora Cien A\xf1os Edici\xf3n Especial (La Aurora Cien A\xf1os Maduro)

Tatuaje Cohete 2013

Tatuaje Noellas Reserva 2013

Davidoff Nicaragua Short Corona

Liga Privada Unico Serie UF-13 Dark by Drew Estate

E.P. Carrillo Cardinal Natural

Tatuaje 10th Anniversary Belle Encre

Illusione Rothchildes

Perdomo\xa0Edici\xf3n de Silva,
(tie)\xa0EIROA by CLE Cigars Prensado,
(tie)\xa0Headley Grange


Stogie Santa's Top 10




La Aurora Cien A\xf1os Edici\xf3n Especial (La Aurora Cien A\xf1os Maduro)

Davidoff 2013 Year of the Snake Edition

Tatuaje Black Label Corona Gorda

Davidoff Nicaragua Short Corona

Fuente Unnamed Reserve 2013 Robusto

EIROA by CLE Cigars Prensado

Herrera Esteli Short Corona

Debonaire Belicoso

E.P. Carrillo Short Run 2013

Illusione Rothchildes


Will's Top 10




La Aurora Cien A\xf1os Edici\xf3n Especial (La Aurora Cien A\xf1os\xa0Maduro)

Davidoff 2013 Year of the Snake Edition

Tatuaje Apocalypse

E.P. Carrillo Medalla D' Oro (Federal Cigar 92nd Anniversary Cigar)

Avo Movement TAA Limited Release

Don Pepin Garcia - 10th Anniversary Limited Edition 2013

Lou Rodriguez La Mano Negra

Liga Privada Unico Serie UF-13 Dark by Drew Estate

E.P. Carrillo Short Run 2013

Alec Bradley Mundial


Mark, Jr.'s Top 10




La Aurora Cien A\xf1os Edici\xf3n Especial (La Aurora Cien A\xf1os Maduro)

Tatuaje Black Label Corona Gorda

Tatuaje Noellas Reserva 2013

Davidoff Nicaragua Short Corona

L'Atelier LAT46 Seleccion Speciale

Fuente Unnamed Reserve 2013 Robusto

Fuente Fuente Opus X Destino Al Siglio Lancero

Aging Room M21 Fortissimo

Tatuaje Cohete 2013

Herrera Esteli Short Corona
(tie)\xa0Headley Grange Eminentes
(tie) \xa0E.P. Carrillo Cardinal Natural 52


Stogie Geeks Composite Top 15




La Aurora Cien A\xf1os Edici\xf3n Especial\xa0(La Aurora Cien A\xf1os Maduro)

Tatuaje Black Label Corona Gorda

Davidoff Nicaragua\xa0

EIROA by CLE Cigars

Herrera Esteli by Drew Estate\xa0

Davidoff 2013 Year of the Snake Edition

Tatuaje Noellas Reserva

Fuente Unnamed Reserve\xa0(2013)

Tatuaje Cohete 2013

Liga Privada Unico Serie UF-13 Dark by Drew Estate

L'Atelier LAT46 Seleccion Speciale

E.P. Carrillo Short Run 2013

Illusione Rothchildes

Headley Grange

Tatuaje Apocalypse (Part of the Smoke Inn Microblend Series)


The remainder of the\xa0Cigar Coop Top 30 is found here...

What We Have Been Smoking

The complete list of all cigars discussed in this segment can be found on the Episode 79 Stogies Page.

Paul's List
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Will's List
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Mark Jr's List
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