Join us as we come from an old staple in the STL area, Bones French Quarter! We sit out on the patio and fire up the two new LOST & FOUND cigars. Collab between Robert Caldwell, Tony Bellato, and general cigars (bolivar) or Forged cigar co. We pair that against the Elijah Craig RYE, as well as some old favorites come back to visit. Enjoy the fun, our special drop in guest, banter and more. Follow the patreon at www.patreon.com/craftandpuro, as well as save 15% at FFKSTANDs with "craftpuro15". Mahalo and thank you!
(95) Tatuaje Cojonu 2009 with a few Drams
Aloha! The Bourbon Cowboy and the Viking, sit down in the new office and start the podcast. We start smoking the 2009 Tatuaje Cojonu, and pair it against a Clyde Mays, and Chicken Cock Rye! We talk everything from football, new shows we are watching, cigars, whiskey, dream office madmen style set up and more. Enjoy and we will see you next week! Dont forget for all the extra content on our patreon at www.patreon.com/craftandpuro $3 per month for all the bonus content and giveaways. Mahalo!
(94) Mil Dias Escogidos at Wente's
Join us as we sit down inside the warming tent on the patio of Wente's! Wente's is a cool family owned spot that features a humidor and a year round welcoming patio to smoke on. We fire up the 2021 Mil Dias Escogidos Limitada, personal favorite size of the cigar released yet, and pair against a few exciting and fun whiskies. We discuss a variety of different topics, as well as some opinions on a few laws and bills that have passed over the past few weeks. As always grab a smoke, pour a dram and enjoy the ride! Mahalo!
(93) Mi Querida and The DUKE
On this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Steve Sakas’ Mistress and pair it against The DUKE himself.
Well… in a way. We take the toro size MI QUERIDA from Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, and we pair it against 3 versions and releases of THE DUKE whiskey. We talk the differences, then and now taste transition and comparison, as well as the NFL, NCAA, movies and a couple rabbit hole rants here and there! Mahalo for listening, now grab a smoke, pour a dram and enjoy!
(92) Welcome to 2022 w/ 2021 Cigar and Whisk(e)y Recap
On our first episode of 2022, episode 92; we dive into the last year and what it brought us.
We are joined by The Mad Russian, as we sit outside with some music and a few pours. We go back through 2021 and discuss our top 5 cigars, top 5 spirits, some exclusive over all favorites, and we talk a few things that declined and didn’t really hold true for the year.
Mahalo for all the continued support, and we look forward to all the new episodes this year!
(91) Sugar Creek Winery & Vodka Distillery
The Viking and The Bourbon Cowboy, roll out to Sugar Creek winery on a quick meet up last minute decision to record the podcast.
We set up on the hill side with a cool layout of spirits, and especially the starter. We enjoy the weather while trying this locally sourced and distilled vodka right here in town! The views were amazing, and we celebrate with a Padron 50, vintage humidor cigar! Mahalo for it all, and smoke em up! See ya next time!
(90) AP CIGAR w/ Tatuaje Cigars, Old Elk, LIT Cigar Lounge, and more
On this podcast the Viking and the bourbon Cowboy head down to AP CIGAR, We arrived early morning to do their new podcast on YouTube called “UNROLLED” head over and check em out.
After that we sat down to record, joined by scooby drew from LIT cigar lounge. We smoke a few of the new Toro size sampler sticks from Tatuaje, and discuss the variants compared to the flagship vitolas. We pair a few fun different whiskies throughout the episode and end on the LIT Old elk barrel pick! Trust us don’t sleep on this pick!
The end of the episode cut out due to not clearing storage on our side, there is a second half currently being retrieved and restored to launch! Mahalo everyone, smoke em up!
(89) 2 Year Anniversary Podcast from LIT Cigar Lounge
Live from LIT Cigar Lounge on 12/2/21, we sit down for our 2 year anniversary podcast. We smoke a couple different Tatuaje cigars, as well as some 1792 barrel pick, and a throwback Little Book from 2019.
We are joined by Bryan Snyder owner of LIT, as well as MIke Weller, the owner of AP Cigar as well as Table 36 cigars. Jokes, memories, plans and all the banter you could want are piled into this episode!
Mahalo for 2 years and enjoy!!
(88) News, Updates and pre Thanksgiving
A solid hour of laughs, jokes, news, updates and more. Please enjoy this episode!! Mahalo!!
(87) Weston Whiskey Fest
This is an awesome podcast of all the boys together hanging out together out in Weston, MO.
(86) THE HAUNT STL w/ Tatuaje Cigars and New Riff Broubon
Happy Halloween from the crew here at Craft & Puro. Enjoy this podcast from THE HAUNT STL, while we have some fun and enjoy some goofy times. Mahalo
(85) 3rd Chute in Grafton w/ Viaje and Peerless Bourbon
The Viking is back from his trip to Louisville, KY, and we are meeting out here at 3rd Chute in Grafton, IL. While their we smoke two OG Vijae releases the “ORO” and the “Platino” paired with that we pour a very rare and luck find, the first Double Oaked Peerless Distilling Kentucky Bourbon.
We tell stories, talk a bunch about Kentucky, the bourbon market, cigars and fun places to find them, all while chilling on the awesome second story of 3rd Chute bar and Grill.
(84) Hooligan & Frank at AP Cigar Co.
On this episode we head down to AP Cigar Co. in Alton, IL
We sit down with Mike Weller, the owner of AP as well as the owner of Table 36. He smokes the new Craft & Puro release; The Hooligan, as the Cowboy and the Viking smoke the new Tatuaje monster The Frank Redux.
We pair a few different spirits talk an array of fun and a lot of jabs at each other during the episode. Everyone enjoy and many mahalo!
(83) Tatuaje Cojonu 2021 w/ LIT Cigar Lounge Yellowstone barrel picks
Aloha! On this episode of the podcast we sit down with our longtime friend, Sheldon aka the squirtin German. We fire up the new Tatuaje Cojonu 2021, and pair it against both of LIT Cigar Lounges yellow stone barrel picks. 1 at 102 proof and the other at 115 proof.
Lots of fun conversation. An awesome interview, talks on whiskey, coffee, cigars and a whole round robin of fun. Enjoy this episode and be sure to check out The Cigar Dad STL.
Mahalo
(82) Tatuaje Monster Mash w/ Old Elk & V.O. Barton
Join us on this episode, as the Viking and bourbon Cowboy hang down at the cowboys farm and record.
We bust open the highly anticipated Tatuaje release this year, The Monster Mash. The Viking grabs a “FACE” and the cowboy burns the new limited “CREATURE”.
We pour some old elk and very old Barton and jump down some fun rabbit holes and open ended conversation. Grab a smoke, pour a drink and enjoy!
Mahalo
(81) Cigars & High West from Craft Eats and Drinks
Howzit everyone!
On this episode of craft and puro, after a day of great golf in fantastic weather; we head up to Craft Eats and Drinks a local awesome restaurant. We sat outside and fired up a couple Tatuaje and Crowned head cigars,
We pair that against some High West Boureye.
We discuss a bunch of fun stuff and new details coming from craft and puro, as well as our new partnership with Stone Tribe Music. To say we are stoked to have them on bored is an understatement. Enjoy the episode and see you all next week!
(80) LIT Cigar Lounge w/ Luciano Meirelles of Ace Prime & Crowned Heads
Our dear friend and one of the greatest minds in the tobacco industry, Luciano sits down with us during our 80th episode of the podcast.
We talk a variety of different topics, live rolling samples, as well as leaf and tobacco blending, followed by more and more conversation, jokes and lessons that no where else can be learned. Thank you to everyone that came out for the podcast, as well as the dinner and cigar event, and all the constant support.
Mahalo
(79) Las Calaveras LE 2021 @ Dry Dock Tavern
Join us as we fire up one of the most anticipated releases that hit retailers every year. The Las Calaveras 2021 LE 48. Blended once again by Don Pepin Garcia of My Father Cigars, this beauty does not disappoint. We head down to an old staple in St. Louis County called Dry Dock Tavern. Once there we order some libations and get into the cigar. There is a lot of insight into this cigar, some hidden unknowns are released. This episode was fun and definitely had some great background tunes!! Everyone grab a 2021 Calaveras and chill with us through this episode! Mahalo.
(78) A few different cigars, pairings, and all the ramblings from the farm!
Join us as we make this quick day trip down to the Bourbon Cowboy’s farm and record the podcast from his private lake on property. We fire up a couple cigars, starting with the key west original privada from Gates Hotel, as well as an old favorite of the cowboys, the Nicaraguan Asylum premium. We crack open a few different heaven hill products as we talk, jam, and laugh our way through a bunch of goofy conversation and topics. Enjoy the episode and mahalo.
(77) Old Mil stream with FFK Stands and Crowned Heads
Join us as we sit down live from historic Main Street St. Charles, at the Old Millstream inn.
We share some conversation with Troy the owner, and old friend of ours, all while going live with Miguel, from the company FFK Stands.
We discuss his growth in the industry, how ideas came to fruition, and we break down a few different products offered by FFK. We talk business , life, goals and bullshit while smoking through a 2019 La Careme Belicoso from The Crowned Heads. While we are rolling Miguel is putting down a Partagus No. 2 Cubano. An over all fun episode with goofiness here and there! Everyone enjoy! Mahalo.
