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Interview: Brian Chinnock, Chinnock Cellars Cigars

Brian Chinnock’s roots are in the wine industry as he has spent over 35 years in the industry, but a few years ago he entered the cigar business founding Chinnock Cellars Cigars. In this conversation, we learn how Brian got started in the cigar industry. We take a look at his three lines – the Estate, Terroir, and the new Pressoir (our smoke of the week). Perhaps the most interesting thing is how Brian has brought the world of wine-making with the world of cigar-making like nobody else has done before. Brian also hung around with us for the entire show and participated in our segment.

Stogie of the Week: Chinnock Cellars Pressoir

Wrapper: San Andres Maduro
Binder: Honduran
Filler: Nicaraguan and Honduran
Size: Toro (Box Press): 6 × 52, Torpedo (Box Press): 6 × 52
Price: $11.00

What We Have Been Smoking

The complete list of all cigars discussed in this segment can be found on the Episode 81 Stogies Page.

Paul’s List

See Paul’s List, complete with pictures, ratings and mini-reviews on his Stogie Feed.

Will’s List

See Wil’s List, complete with pictures, ratings and mini-reviews on his Stogie Feed.

Mark Jr’s List

See Mark JR’s List, complete with pictures, ratings and mini-reviews on his Stogie Feed.

Segment: Banding and Packaging

If you are a cigar enthusiast, you know that cigar bands and cigar packages are an integral part of the industry. In this segment. Some things we look at include:

  • What makes good cigar packaging and banding?
  • What makes bad cigar packaging and banding?
  • What companies are are the top of the pack in terms of doing great packaging and banding?

Some reference material around this topic: