Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge
Ember & Cask is a laid-back cigar and drink podcast hosted by your After-Hours Host—equal parts easy lounge conversation and practical tasting notes. Each episode breaks down a cigar in plain English and builds a pairing ladder from top-shelf spirits to zero-proof options, with real tips on retro-hale, aging, and getting the best smoke after a long day.
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Episodes

Jun 1, 2026
Jun 1, 2026
29 min
Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Liga Privada 10-Year Aniversario - A Savage Feast and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, and a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with a 2015 Lagavulin 16 Islay Single Malt Scotch. We'll pierce the smoke of Islay Scotches, experience what happens when embers meet the sea, and reflect on how adventures give memories a place to live.

May 25, 2026
May 25, 2026
29 min
Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Hooten Young Midnight Hammer and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, and a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with Larrikin Single Barrel bourbon. We'll talk about honoring memories, when a brand truly carries its veteran-owned identity with purpose, and how even short lived moments can last a lifetime.

May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
30 min
Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Opus X Dubai Viento d'Amor and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, and a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with Desnuda Anejo tequila. We'll talk about the importance of commemorating hard-won journeys, sharing victories with people who understand what it took to get there, and how luxury speaks in restraint.

May 11, 2026
May 11, 2026
29 min
Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Joya de Nicaragua Cinco Decadas and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, and a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with Cooper & Thief Pinot Noir 2021. We'll talk about the importance of slowing down, share some ideas for the lounge, and dabble in the unfamiliar for me - wine.

May 4, 2026
May 4, 2026
28 min
Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the EGM Maduro Rios and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, and a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with R.L. Seale's 12yr aged Barbadian style rum. We'll explore new cigar companies, wonderful lounges, and the flavors of broadleaf.

Apr 27, 2026
Apr 27, 2026
28 min
Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Selected Tobacco: Alfonso Anejo No. 4 and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, and a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Lagrimas Reposado, La Loma 2024 harvest, tequila. We'll explore overcoming burnout, enjoying the journey and side-quests of life, and rekindling hobbies and passions.

Mar 24, 2026
Mar 24, 2026
26 min
Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Selected Tobacco: Atabey Black and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, and a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Redbreast 12yr Irish Whiskey. We'll explore the fun of trying new things, friendships within the cigar world, and the joy of matching cigars to a moment.

Mar 15, 2026
Mar 15, 2026
28 min
Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Crowned Heads: Las Calaveras - Decimo Aniversario and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, and a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Siete Leguas D'Antaño Extra Anejo. We'll delve deeper into limited releases, boutique craftsmanship, and the joy of pairing different drinks with each third of a cigar blended with intention.

Mar 10, 2026
Mar 10, 2026
27 min
Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Davidoff: Colorado Claro - Special T and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, and a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Nikka Coffey Grain Japanese Whisky. We'll ground ourselves in the appreciation of construction, consistency, and a bit of control in this chaotic world as we enjoy the craft of cigars.

Feb 23, 2026
Feb 23, 2026
28 min
Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Klaro Cigars: Mission Zero and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, and a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Remy Martin 1738 Cognac. We'll explore the world of new blends, Honduran tobacco, and a quick brief on cigar construction. If you're here to conquer the final frontier of Honduran tobacco, prepare for launch.


