Episode 278: Picks with Sticks

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!

Chris, Nick, and Derek are back with another episode of Picks with Sticks.

This week, Chris sits down with Angela from the Puros (Cigars) and Music Podcast to talk about her cigar journey.

This week, Chris sits down with one of our graphic designers, Sarah Brown, to talk about graphic designing and the psychology that goes into it... and then to finish off with a discussion of horror films.

This week, Chris sits down with Casey Mann from Montecristo to talk about his cigar journey and what makes cigar lounges so special.

With football season upon us, Picks with Sticks is back to celebrate the season kickoff. Every month, you can expect a new episode of Picks with Sticks from Chris, Nick, and Derek.

This week, Michael Herklots from Ferio Tego comes on the podcast to give some insight on the cigar industry and cigar lounge etiquette.

On this week's episode, Chris sits down with JR's Graphic Design Lead, James Wright, to talk about the creative side of cigar marketing.(Apologizes for the blurriness on James in the beginning. The camera was having issues.)

This week, Chris sits down with Andy DeAngelo to talk about the 3 cigars in the Trinidad line.