After some time off and away, the Spare Notes show is back. Coop and Matt finally get back together from the Drew Estate Cigar Studios to talk about the current buzz in the industry. First Coop gives us a recap of his visit to the Dominican Republic for the Pro Cigar Festival. Then Matt and Coop give a recap of The Great Smoke 2022 in West Palm Beach, Florida. The boys finish of the show by discussing the current drama of the “Cigar Marketing” controversy that is currently circulating around the industry. Be sure to Like & Subscribe!
Spare Notes Series #15: Pro Cigar, TGS, and Cigar Marketing

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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