Habano del Podcasto

The Odyssey Continues: New Lounge & New Cigars The odyssey continues, and this time it has brought us to a new lounge, a new AJ Fernandez cigar, and another episode held together almost entirely by laughter. After our previous recording arrangement ended under circumstances that remain diplomatically classified, Habano del Podcasto moves to No. 10 Shisha & Cigar Lounge in Dubai. Was this a planned expansion? A creative decision? Were we politely encouraged to continue our journey som

Long before the New World series became one of the best-selling premium cigars in the world, there was the AJ Fernandez San Lotano Oval. Originally inspired by AJ Fernandez's family heritage, the San Lotano name dates back to his grandfather's cigar factory in pre-revolution Cuba. When AJ launched his own brand, the San Lotano Oval quickly became the cigar that established his reputation among enthusiasts worldwide. Its innovative oval box-pressed shape, combined with an Ecuadorian Habano 200

Season 2 is dedicated entirely to AJ Fernandez. Throughout the season, we'll be smoking our way through some of the most iconic blends in the AJ Fernandez portfolio, one cigar at a time. To kick things off, we're lighting up the AJ Fernandez New World Oscuro Toro. In this episode, Adham, Omar, and Tallham return to the lounge after a year away and quickly fall back into what they do best: discussing cigars, financial markets, watches, current events, life, bad decisions, good stories, and

In the series finale of Habano del Podcasto, recorded at Dubai’s iconic Vintage Lounge, the crew kicks back with a Rocky Patel 2003 cigar wrapped in smooth Cameroon leaf, reflecting on HBO’s Succession, standout meals, and the stories that shaped the culture. The conversation drifts into Dubai communities, including Tallham’s surprising stint creating content for the local Subaru crew — a moment we swear happened (Mal just couldn’t find the clip). It’s a send-off full of smoke, satire, and spice

In this special episode of Habano del Podcasto, we take you behind the leaf to explore the philosophy, discipline, and deep artistry that go into crafting a world-class cigar.Filmed once again at the Vintage Cigar Lounge, we light up the Davidoff Yamasa Robusto—a bold, complex cigar that became the perfect companion for a conversation rooted in quality, legacy, and intention.

In this special episode of Habano del Podcasto, we light up three of the rarest Cuban Limited Edition cigars, generously gifted by our fan-turned-friend, Stuart Warren from Glasgow. These cigars aren’t just smokes—they’re coveted collector’s items, nearly impossible to find and a true privilege to experience. Of course, securing who got to smoke what was another story entirely. To avoid any cigar theft (looking at you, Tallham), we had to hold a random draw—because let’s be honest, some