Cigar Aficionado Podcast

About Cigar Aficionado Podcast

The Cigar Aficionado Podcast brings the world of premium cigars straight to your ears, and now to your screen. Hosted by executive editor David Savona, each episode pulls back the curtain on the people, places, and rituals that define cigar culture. Get candid conversations with the industry's most influential makers and tastemakers, sharp reviews and ratings of the latest releases, and explorations of the spirits, travel, and lifestyle that pair so naturally with a great smoke. Watch every episode in video, right here or on YouTube: youtube.com/@CigarAficionado Visit CigarAficionado.com for ratings, news, and the stories trusted by cigar lovers for more than 30 years. Follow along: @CigarAficionado on Instagram and Facebook, @CigarAficMag on X.

Publisher

Cigar Aficionado

Category

arts · leisure · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 May 2026

Latest episode

30 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

4 of 10 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   30 Sept 2026

   Cohiba Secrets

   David Savona and Greg Mottola reveal Cohiba cigar secrets, debunk myths, and share favorite selections in this interview.

2. 

   9 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   30 Years Of Cigar Aficionado With Gordon Mott

   Host David Savona interviews former executive editor Gordon Mott about thirty years of Cigar Aficionado, revealing untold stories and industry evolution.

3. 

   26 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The State Of The U.S. Cigar Market

   David Savona and Greg Mottola interview each other about the current U.S. cigar market, exploring top-rated cigars and import trends.

4. 

   12 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Cigar Aficionado Podcast Episode 7: You're Not Smoking Enough Lanceros

   David Savona and Gregory Mottola interview listeners about why they should smoke more elegant lancero cigars, revealing their unique appeal.

5. 

   29 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Cigar Aficionado Podcast Episode 6: Carlos Fuente Jr., Litto Gomez And Jorge Padrón

   Executive editor David Savona interviews cigar titans Carlos Fuente Jr., Litto Gomez, and Jorge Padrón about the industry, family legacies, and consumer connections.

6. 

   8 Jul 2026

   The Cigar Aficionado Podcast Episode 5: Rafael Nodal

   David Savona and Greg Mottola interview Rafael Nodal, owner of Aging Room, about his unique cigar career and passion for the craft.

7. 

   24 Jun 2026

   The Cigar Aficionado Podcast Episode 4: Fat Cigars

   Executive Editor David Savona and Managing Editor Greg Mottola explore the rising popularity of fat cigars and their market impact in this interview.

8. 

   10 Jun 2026

   Episode 3: $100 Cigars

   Executive editor David Savona and managing editor Gregg Mottola explore the rising cost of premium cigars, discussing factors driving prices and sharing historical data.

9. 

   27 May 2026

   The Cigar Aficionado Podcast Episode #2: Cuba

   Executive Editor David Savona and Managing Editor Greg Mottola explore Cuba's evolving cigar industry challenges, from energy crises to market impacts, in this interview.

10. 

    6 May 2026

    The Cigar Aficionado Podcast Episode #1: Blind Tastings

    Cigar Aficionado Podcast hosts explore the art and psychology of blind cigar tastings, revealing how perception influences flavor and palate development.

Inside a recent episode

30 Years Of Cigar Aficionado With Gordon Mott

Published 9 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] But here, I think it was very much people walked into a tobacco shop, they bought the cigar they wanted, maybe they bought a box, they'd smoke it, they'd come back, they'd buy another box. There really wasn't that idea that a cigar... A fine cigar like some of the ones we're smoking today were something that you could lay down and keep for 10, 20, 30 years. What's the oldest cigar you've ever smote? I'm trying to remember. I think there was actually a cigar from the late 1930s that came out of that 21... restaurant humidor. But I've had a number of cigars from the late 1950s and the early 1960s that were well kept by people who knew what they were doing. […]

Who has been a guest on Cigar Aficionado Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Gordon Mott
• Gregory Mottola
• Jorge Padrón
• Carlos "Carlito" Fuente Jr
• Litto Gomez

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

40 ratings

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