The BOTL Cast

About The BOTL Cast

Brothers of the Leaf unite! This podcast focuses on the history of the top Cigar companies in the world and some of their best blends. Episodes will be uploaded Friday afternoon weekly so you have something to listen to when lighting up that end of week Cigar! Stay Smokey

Publisher

JD Hilzendager

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Mar 2025

Latest episode

10 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Mar 2026

   Cohiba: Pick Your Stick

   In the Season 2 opener we will be spending time breaking down a few different sticks from a premier brand and try to help you Pick Your Stick.

2. 

   12 Aug 2025

   Oliva Cigars: A Legacy of Excellence

   Host Chris Annino interviews Jorge P. de la Cruz, President of Oliva Cigars, exploring the brand's enduring legacy and commitment to quality in the cigar industry.

3. 

   29 Jul 2025

   Perdomo: A Legacy of Innovation

   Nick Perdomo discusses the three-decade journey of Perdomo Cigars, highlighting the strategies that cemented its reputation as a leading brand in the industry; this is an interview.

4. 

   11 Jul 2025

   Plasencia Cigars: Triumph Through Hardships

   Plasencia Cigars recounts their company's history, describing how they twice faced near-failure but ultimately overcame adversity to achieve success.

5. 

   6 Jun 2025

   Aladino Cigars: Elevating Honduran Tobacco

   Aladino Cigars discusses their brand's history, mission, and innovative methods for enhancing Honduran tobacco.

6. 

   30 May 2025

   The Drew Estate Saga

   This episode explores Drew Estate's history, examining their distinctive blending techniques and how they preserved their boutique identity after being acquired by a large corporation.

7. 

   16 May 2025

   The Ashton: Top Tier Experiential Brand

   Learn about the story of Ashton Cigars and their amazing flagship smoking lounge.

8. 

   2 May 2025

   Padrón Cigars: An Enduring Legacy

   A deep dive into the history and prestige of Padrón Cigars

9. 

   25 Apr 2025

   Montecristo Cigars: The Jack of All Trades

   Learn about the diverse history of one of the most well rounded and recognizable names in the Cigar world.

10. 

    18 Apr 2025

    Arturo Fuente: A Legacy of Quality

    The history of Arturo Fuente cigars and a look at some of their finest blends.

11. 

    11 Apr 2025

    Cohiba Cigars: Divided but not diminished

    The unique history of Cohiba is an interesting tale. Light up your favorite stick and take a listen.

12. 

    4 Apr 2025

    Rocky Patel: A Passion for Premium Quality

    In episode 2 we take a look at the history of Rocky Patel and the fantastic blends they have produced over the last few decades.

13. 

    27 Mar 2025

    Davidoff: History of Excellence

    In our pilot episode we look at the storied history of the Davidoff brand, their current standing among the elite brands and some of their outstanding lines over the years. Stay Smokey.

Who has been a guest on The BOTL Cast

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

• Jorge P de la Cruz
• Nick Perdomo
• Plasencia Cigars
• Aladino Cigars

Reach and audience

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

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 25 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

38

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.