Episode 252: Cigar Factories and Tobacco Farms

This week, Chris sits down with Warren to go over numbers 20 to 16 on our top 25 cigars list of the year.

It's finally here, our top 25 list of 2025! Join Chris as he sits down with Andy to go over numbers 25 to 21 on the list.

This week, Chris sits down with James to discuss the value in a $4 cigar versus a $30 cigar. Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

This week, Chris sits down with our videographer Tyler to talk movies. This time, they each go through their picks for their favorite movie from each year they've been alive.

On this episode, Chris sits down with Diego Castellanos from International Packing Co. to talk about what goes into manufacturing cigar packaging.

On this week's episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Chris (virtually) sat down with Erik Calvino of Cigar Snob Magazine. Chris and Erik talked about everything from Erik's cigar roots to the magazine and even one of his coolest experiences within the industry. Check out the full episode now!

For our latest episode of the Long Ash Podcast, former long-time host Nick Libretti is back to talk about all things spooky and horror! Check out the full episode today!

This week, Chris answered more of your questions that you submitted on Instagram. You guys sent some great ones for this episode.

On this episode, Chris and our Graphic Design Lead, James, sit down to each pick out four cigars that they consider to be the "Mount Rushmore" of cigars. Do you agree with their picks? Which four cigars would be your Mount Rushmore?

Back in March 2025, Nick and Chris visited the Bardstown Bourbon Company and had the pleasure of interviewing Dan Callaway, Vice President of Product Development! Dan and Nick talk all things Bourbon as well as the collaboration between Bardstown Bourbon Co. and Montecristo Cigars. Enjoy!