On this special episode of a new series between William Cooper and Matt Tabacco, the boys talk about topics and subjects that may have been missed or left out of the regular episodes. This episode, we talk about the ethics behind certain cigar manufacturing as well as what we expect from the Premium Cigar Association trade show coming up in Las Vegas.
Spare Notes Series #1: Cigar Manufacturing Ethics & PCA Expectations
Matthew Tabacco
President
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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