Author: CigarHacks

We are at the Hammer + Sickle – Plaistow Cigar Christmas Party, which means Erik and Brian of Hammer + Sickle along with Matty the Magnificent join the panel for this annual occasion. We launch the H+S 2021 EPH Limited Edition Cigar and it scores big on the Hack scale. It’s also a birthday, Cowboy says a word or two, and Chappy drops by just as we are about to wrap.

Local Spotlight – H & S Christmas at Plaistow Cigar Co.; Plaistow, NH

Controversy Corner – An Eric Hanson (EPH) Favorite, it might be old, but it’s still a controversy.

The 2020 Hacky Award Trophy

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This week’s Hidden Herf is very good, with just a hint or two, and more than a few guesses, the panel lands it. The Oscuro III is set up as a cigar lounge at the Route One BNG event this week and we have a blast with it.

Local Spotlight – Route One Business Networking Group Extravaganza

Controversy Corner – It’s just another Ponzi scheme.

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The Reverend Harvey returns after a bit of a hiatus. The panel samples an unusual hard cider made by “Far From the Tree” in Salem, MA. The Hidden Herf is also a bit unusual and quite a surprise. The Hacks will be at the “Route ONE Business Networking Group” Extravaganza on Thursday December 2nd from 4-8pm at the Spring Hill Suites in Peabody, MA.

Local Spotlight – Black Friday at Two Guys Smoke Shop; Salem, NH

Controversy Corner – Cold Cases

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It’s the 4th Anniversary episode and we deliver. This episode contains almost an hour of one liners and jokes. Sure there’s a cigar but it melts into the background like it should. It’s a winner and we couldn’t have picked a better performing cigar for the occasion.

Local Spotlight – Our 4th Anniversary

Controversy Corner – Current Events

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Matty The Magnificent is back with the crew in the original spot for the last episode of the fourth year. It’s tinfoil hats all around and running jokes that keep this one on track. The Hidden Herf is a total guess after many clues and the process of elimination.

Local Spotlight – Plaistow Cigar Co.; Plaistow, NH

Controversy Corner – Debt Relief

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After Brinner (Breakfast for Dinner) we recruit a special guest, The Closer, to join us this week. There is plenty of cigar talk, but a lot of other ground is covered too.

Local Spotlight – Brinner (Breakfast for Dinner), Two Guys Smoke Shop; Salem, NH

Controversy Corner – The Supply Chain

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We’re at the Rocky Patel event at The Shack with Mike The Cop and the crew for another fun evening with a cast of thousands. The Hidden Herf is a hit with everyone. It Black Bottle Beard Co time again with MJ on the panel.

Local Spotlight – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA

Controversy Corner – It’s election time again and it’s a small world.

Hidden Herf 207 and the ash that hit the floor

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Find out what happens when a dozen Hacks land at Best Cigar Pub for lunch during Pocono Palooza. We are joined by a surprize guest; Cigar Craig. We interview one of the most knowledgable Best Cigar Pub staff members. ATB sets us up with an interesting Hidden Herf that stumps everyone.

Local Spotlight – Best Cigar Pub; Drums, PA

Controversy Corner – Reading, Writing and Arithmetic

Hidden Herf 206

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It’s PoconoPalooza next week so we call JoJo Mo to get the 411 on what’s coming up. The Blue Ash returns from Alaska with a review of a new cigar lounge called Rat Pack Cigars. The objective for the Hacks this week is to not get eliminated from the squid events game. The Hidden Herf turns out to be another good one that has aged nicely.

Local Spotlight – Rat Pack Cigars; Fairbanks, AK

Controversy Corner – Hit ’em high, hit ’em low!

Hidden Herf 205

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We’re direct from the newly renovated and reopened El Toro Cigar & Lounge. We are joined by the shop owners, Bugsy from Pura Soul, a group of regulars, and a few folks who just happened by. The Cigar is a relatively strong one so it gets mixed reviews from the mild smokers in the group, as is expected. There are some fishing stories and baseball is on the TV.

Local Spotlight – El Toro Cigar & Lounge; Hudson, NH

Controversy Corner – Where are all the workers? Let’s ask Brandon.

Hidden Herf 204

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