On our second episode of Spare Notes, Coop and Matt talk about Cigar Advent Calendars, the possibility of a Connecticut indoor smoking ban, and Coop’s feeling on being used for help. Tune in to hear more about what’s going on in the cigar world now!
Spare Notes Series #2: The Year of the Cigar Advent Calendar
Matthew Tabacco
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Born and raised in New England, Matthew Tabacco began smoking cigars and living up to his unique namesake in 2017. What began as just a social indulgence became a world of everything premium cigars- learning from some of the biggest and best in the business. From casual smoking to lighting up on the hit podcast The Smokin Tabacco Show, Matthew can usually be found in some of the largest smoke shops in the Northeast enjoying a cigar, talking business, or preparing for a show.
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