Juan Lopez, Vice President at Gurkha cigars joins us from Arizona after getting crashed into on the highway on his way to the show! But he is safe and sound and here to talk all things Gurkha including how their reputation is being rebuilt and their business model has shifted away from online mega sites and back towards a focus on brick-and-mortar retailers. We discuss the news brought to you by Micallef Cigars remembering Carlos Torano Sr. who passed away this week. Juan tells us what Gurkha has in store for PCA 2022 and what we can expect from the brand moving forward. Don’t forget to Like & Subscribe and visit www.smokintabacco.com for more news and information!
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Juan Lopez Joins Us Right After a Car Accident!
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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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