Ember & Cask is a laid-back cigar and drink podcast hosted by your After-Hours Host—equal parts easy lounge conversation and practical tasting notes. Each episode breaks down a cigar in plain English and builds a pairing ladder from top-shelf spirits to zero-proof options, with real tips on retro-hale, aging, and getting the best smoke after a long day.
Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Liga Privada 10-Year Aniversario - A Savage Feast and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, and a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with a 2015 Lagavulin 16 Islay Single Malt Scotch. We'll pierce the smoke of Islay Scotches, experience what happens when embers meet the sea, and reflect on how adventures give memories a place to live.
26 May 2026
Hooten Young - Midnight Hammer
Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Hooten Young Midnight Hammer and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, and a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with Larrikin Single Barrel bourbon. We'll talk about honoring memories, when a brand truly carries its veteran-owned identity with purpose, and how even short lived moments can last a lifetime.
19 May 2026
Opus X Dubai 2020 - Viento d'Amor
Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Opus X Dubai Viento d'Amor and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, and a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with Desnuda Anejo tequila. We'll talk about the importance of commemorating hard-won journeys, sharing victories with people who understand what it took to get there, and how luxury speaks in restraint.
12 May 2026
Joya de Nicaragua: Cinco Décadas - Diadema
Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Joya de Nicaragua Cinco Decadas and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, and a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with Cooper & Thief Pinot Noir 2021. We'll talk about the importance of slowing down, share some ideas for the lounge, and dabble in the unfamiliar for me - wine.
5 May 2026
EGM Cigars: Maduro Rios
Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the EGM Maduro Rios and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, and a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with R.L. Seale's 12yr aged Barbadian style rum. We'll explore new cigar companies, wonderful lounges, and the flavors of broadleaf.
28 Apr 2026
Selected Tobacco: Alfonso Anejo No. 4
Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Selected Tobacco: Alfonso Anejo No. 4 and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, and a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Lagrimas Reposado, La Loma 2024 harvest, tequila. We'll explore overcoming burnout, enjoying the journey and side-quests of life, and rekindling hobbies and passions.
25 Mar 2026
Selected Tobacco: Atabey Black
Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Selected Tobacco: Atabey Black and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, and a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Redbreast 12yr Irish Whiskey. We'll explore the fun of trying new things, friendships within the cigar world, and the joy of matching cigars to a moment.
16 Mar 2026
Crowned Heads: Las Calaveras - Decimo Aniversario
Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Crowned Heads: Las Calaveras - Decimo Aniversario and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, and a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Siete Leguas D'Antaño Extra Anejo. We'll delve deeper into limited releases, boutique craftsmanship, and the joy of pairing different drinks with each third of a cigar blended with intention.
10 Mar 2026
Davidoff: Colorado Claro - Special T
Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Davidoff: Colorado Claro - Special T and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, and a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Nikka Coffey Grain Japanese Whisky. We'll ground ourselves in the appreciation of construction, consistency, and a bit of control in this chaotic world as we enjoy the craft of cigars.
24 Feb 2026
Klaro Cigars: Mission Zero
Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Klaro Cigars: Mission Zero and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, and a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Remy Martin 1738 Cognac. We'll explore the world of new blends, Honduran tobacco, and a quick brief on cigar construction. If you're here to conquer the final frontier of Honduran tobacco, prepare for launch.
16 Feb 2026
Principle Cigars: Time to Burn - Maduro
Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Principle Cigars: Time to Burn - Maduro and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, and a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Glenmorangie Signet. We'll explore how this cigar speaks to presence, gratitude, and the moments we choose to burn with intention. If you're here for a deeper appreciation of time well spent, settle in.
10 Feb 2026
Opus X "Heaven and Earth" Rare Black Torpedo
Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Opus X rare Black Torpedo and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Casa Maestri - Reposado. As well as a deeper dive in to the importance of enjoying ones hobbies and passions, an appreciation of great friends, and stepping outside of ones wheelhouse and trying new flavors.
3 Feb 2026
Tobacconist of Greenwich: Rare Finds 1011-42
Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Tobacconist of Greenwich: Rare Finds 1011-42 and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Tears of Llorona Extra Anejo. As well as some small facts about the Kelner family, the joys of using cigars as a time to reminisce, and stepping in to the world of tequila as a bourbon or scotch fan.
26 Jan 2026
Principle Cigars: Aviator Envoi (Night Flight)
Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Principle Cigars: Aviator series Envoi Night Flight and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Yellow Spot 12yr Irish Whiskey. As well as some great information on Principle Cigars, boutique brands, and the bridge between maduro sweetness and maduro strength.
19 Jan 2026
Foundation Cigars: 10yr Anniversary
Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Foundation Cigars 10yr Anniversary and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Jefferson's Reserve Old Rum Cask Finish. As well as some great information on broadleaf, the influence of terroir, and lightly covering the art of being a cigar sommelier.
12 Jan 2026
Opus X El Trece Magistral 13
Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the OpusX El Trece Magistral 13 and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Angels Envy Triple Oak. As well as some great information on tobacco farming science, blending, fermentation, and lightly covering cigar aging.
6 Jan 2026
Opus X Templo de Oro Cigar
Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the OpusX Templo De Oro and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, a more in-depth conversation through my Four Pillars of Flavor, and pairings that make this cigar really shine. Along the way, we’ll talk about true Cigar Lounge vs Shop feel.
29 Dec 2025
Opus X La Sociedad Cigar
Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the OpusX La Sociedad and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, a quick walk through my Four Pillars of Flavor, and pairings that make this cigar really shine. Along the way, we’ll talk some aging and storage tips.
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