Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge

Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge

Ember & Cask is a laid-back cigar and drink podcast hosted by your After-Hours Host—equal parts easy lounge conversation and practical tasting notes. Each episode breaks down a cigar in plain English and builds a pairing ladder from top-shelf spirits to zero-proof options, with real tips on retro-hale, aging, and getting the best smoke after a long day.

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June 1, 2026 29 mins

Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Liga Privada 10-Year Aniversario - A Savage Feast and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, and a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with a 2015 Lagavulin 16 Islay Single Malt Scotch. We'll pierce the smoke of Islay Scotches, experience what happens when embers meet the sea, and reflect on how adventures give memories a place to live.

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Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Hooten Young Midnight Hammer and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, and a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with Larrikin Single Barrel bourbon. We'll talk about honoring memories, when a brand truly carries its veteran-owned identity with purpose, and how even short lived moments can last a lifetime.

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May 18, 2026 30 mins

Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Opus X Dubai Viento d'Amor and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, and a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with Desnuda Anejo tequila. We'll talk about the importance of commemorating hard-won journeys, sharing victories with people who understand what it took to get there, and how luxury speaks in restraint.

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Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Joya de Nicaragua Cinco Decadas and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, and a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with Cooper & Thief Pinot Noir 2021. We'll talk about the importance of slowing down, share some ideas for the lounge, and dabble in the unfamiliar for me - wine.

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May 4, 2026 28 mins

Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the EGM Maduro Rios and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, and a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with R.L. Seale's 12yr aged Barbadian style rum. We'll explore new cigar companies, wonderful lounges, and the flavors of broadleaf.

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April 27, 2026 28 mins

Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Selected Tobacco: Alfonso Anejo No. 4 and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, and a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Lagrimas Reposado, La Loma 2024 harvest, tequila. We'll explore overcoming burnout, enjoying the journey and side-quests of life, and rekindling hobbies and passions.

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March 24, 2026 26 mins

Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Selected Tobacco: Atabey Black and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, and a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Redbreast 12yr Irish Whiskey. We'll explore the fun of trying new things, friendships within the cigar world, and the joy of matching cigars to a moment.

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Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Crowned Heads: Las Calaveras - Decimo Aniversario and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, and a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Siete Leguas D'Antaño Extra Anejo. We'll delve deeper into limited releases, boutique craftsmanship, and the joy of pairing different drinks with each third of a cigar blended with intention.

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March 10, 2026 27 mins

Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Davidoff: Colorado Claro - Special T and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, and a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Nikka Coffey Grain Japanese Whisky. We'll ground ourselves in the appreciation of construction, consistency, and a bit of control in this chaotic world as we enjoy the craft of cigars.

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February 23, 2026 28 mins

Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Klaro Cigars: Mission Zero and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, and a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Remy Martin 1738 Cognac. We'll explore the world of new blends, Honduran tobacco, and a quick brief on cigar construction. If you're here to conquer the final frontier of Honduran tobacco, prepare for launch.

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February 15, 2026 29 mins

Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Principle Cigars: Time to Burn - Maduro and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, and a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Glenmorangie Signet. We'll explore how this cigar speaks to presence, gratitude, and the moments we choose to burn with intention. If you're here for a deeper appreciation of time well spent, settle in.

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Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Opus X rare Black Torpedo and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Casa Maestri - Reposado. As well as a deeper dive in to the importance of enjoying ones hobbies and passions, an appreciation of great friends, and stepping outside of ones wheelhouse and trying new flavors.

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Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Tobacconist of Greenwich: Rare Finds 1011-42 and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Tears of Llorona Extra Anejo. As well as some small facts about the Kelner family, the joys of using cigars as a time to reminisce, and stepping in to the world of tequila as a bourbon or scotch fan.

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Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Principle Cigars: Aviator series Envoi Night Flight and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Yellow Spot 12yr Irish Whiskey. As well as some great information on Principle Cigars, boutique brands, and the bridge between maduro sweetness and maduro strength.

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January 18, 2026 28 mins

Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Foundation Cigars 10yr Anniversary and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Jefferson's Reserve Old Rum Cask Finish. As well as some great information on broadleaf, the influence of terroir, and lightly covering the art of being a cigar sommelier.

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January 11, 2026 29 mins

Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the OpusX El Trece Magistral 13 and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Angels Envy Triple Oak. As well as some great information on tobacco farming science, blending, fermentation, and lightly covering cigar aging.

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January 5, 2026 29 mins

Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the OpusX Templo De Oro and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, a more in-depth conversation through my Four Pillars of Flavor, and pairings that make this cigar really shine. Along the way, we’ll talk about true Cigar Lounge vs Shop feel.

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December 28, 2025 28 mins

Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the OpusX La Sociedad and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, a quick walk through my Four Pillars of Flavor, and pairings that make this cigar really shine. Along the way, we’ll talk some aging and storage tips.

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