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.

Episodes

Feb 15, 2026

29 min

Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Principle Cigars: Time to Burn - Maduro and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, and a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Glenmorangie Signet. We'll explore how this cigar speaks to presence, gratitude, and the moments we choose to burn with intention. If you're here for a deeper appreciation of time well spent, settle in.

Feb 9, 2026

27 min

Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Opus X rare Black Torpedo and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Casa Maestri - Reposado. As well as a deeper dive in to the importance of enjoying ones hobbies and passions, an appreciation of great friends, and stepping outside of ones wheelhouse and trying new flavors.

Feb 3, 2026

29 min

Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Tobacconist of Greenwich: Rare Finds 1011-42 and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Tears of Llorona Extra Anejo. As well as some small facts about the Kelner family, the joys of using cigars as a time to reminisce, and stepping in to the world of tequila as a bourbon or scotch fan.

Jan 25, 2026

27 min

Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Principle Cigars: Aviator series Envoi Night Flight and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Yellow Spot 12yr Irish Whiskey. As well as some great information on Principle Cigars, boutique brands, and the bridge between maduro sweetness and maduro strength.

Jan 18, 2026

28 min

Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the Foundation Cigars 10yr Anniversary and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Jefferson's Reserve Old Rum Cask Finish. As well as some great information on broadleaf, the influence of terroir, and lightly covering the art of being a cigar sommelier.

Jan 11, 2026

29 min

Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the OpusX El Trece Magistral 13 and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, a walkthrough of pairing choices specifically with the Angels Envy Triple Oak. As well as some great information on tobacco farming science, blending, fermentation, and lightly covering cigar aging.

Jan 5, 2026

29 min

Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the OpusX Templo De Oro and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, a more in-depth conversation through my Four Pillars of Flavor, and pairings that make this cigar really shine. Along the way, we’ll talk about true Cigar Lounge vs Shop feel.

Dec 28, 2025

28 min

Tonight on Ember & Cask: The After-Hours Cigar Lounge, we’re lighting up the OpusX La Sociedad and keeping it easy—flavor notes in plain English, a quick walk through my Four Pillars of Flavor, and pairings that make this cigar really shine. Along the way, we’ll talk some aging and storage tips.

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