About this episode

James and Nick interview Jonas Santana from Blackbird Cigars about the company's decade in the industry and their new blends.

James and Nick welcome Jonas Santana from Blackbird Cigars. The trio discuss Blackbird's 10 years in the industry and how they're celebrating...with three new blends! Jonas talks about working with his mentor and master blender at his factory in the Dominican Republic. Jonas goes through the challenges he's faced, overcoming failures, and his greatest successes in his ten years in the industry. We talk about work/home balance and what we can expect from Blackbird at this year's PCA Convention & Trade Show in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Keywords

• cigars
• Dominican Republic
• master blender
• celebration

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