I travel to Capital Cigar Lounge in Lincoln, Nebraska and sit down with Alec Rubin of Alec Bradley Cigars. Alec and I discuss what it was like growing up in the industry and his unique cigar journey. Alec describes what it's like working with family, what he believes makes a cigar manufacturer "boutique," and his opinions on vitolas and accessories. We touch a little bit on how the global pandemic has affected the industry, how it affected their business, and that leads to a discussion on the meaning behind the Kintsugi (and why it was 6mos behind schedule).
A huge thank you to Jeff Fry, GM of Capital Cigar Lounge, and owners Tony and Austin for allowing me the opportunity to sit down with Alec Rubin and talk with him.
Episode 79: The Cuban Sub-Series: The History of Cuban Cigars
Episode 78: The Cuban Sub-Series: Cuba Now
Episode 77: The Cuban Sub-Series: The Cuban People
Episode 76: Nick Hammond: A Chat with an Epicure
Episode 75: The Cuban Sub-Series: The History of Cuba Pt. 2
Episode 74: Christopher Moore of Carolina Blue Cigars
Episode 73: The Cuban Sub-Series: The History of Cuba Part 1
Episode 72: 3 Year Anniversary, Cigar Aficionado’s Top 25 Problem, and PCA News
Episode 71: What the Hell is Paprika with Devin Ashley of Bad Ash Cigars
Episode 70: PCA Legislative Update with Josh Habursky and Glynne Loope
Episode 69: The One and Only Tommy Zman
Episode 68: Bonus with Lucas Da Silva of Oxford Cigar Company
Episode 67: The Cuba Episode with Nick Syris of LH Premium Cigars
Episode 65: Return of the Reinado Empire
Episode 64: A Conversation with Andy Sweis of Cedar Room Fine Cigars & Lounge
Episode 63: Smoking with the Evil 3mpire Cigar 5ociety
Episode 62: Chatting with Dan from the Cigar Saver
Episode 61: An Epic Conversation with Dean Parsons of Epic Cigars
Episode 60: On the PCA Show Floor with Scott Weeks of Recluse Cigars and Iconic Leaf Cigar Company
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