This episode of the Between Two Humidors podcast features Mr. John Pugh, owner of the Cigar Chapel in Bend, Oregon.
John shares cigar lounge etiquette tips: refrain from asking for illegal Cubans, avoid excessively licking cigars before using shared cutters, and purchase from the lounge before smoking personal cigars.
John discusses the Cigar Chapel's history, revealing that he took over the business from Specialty Cigars and chose the name. He recounts bringing in La Barba and Caldwell as the first new brands, transitioning from heritage cigars to boutique options.
John also announces his upcoming expansion plans, driven by the need for more space due to the Chapel's success. He expresses cautious optimism about the future of the cigar market. The conversation concludes with John discussing his distinctive beard and the anticipation surrounding Matt Booth's upcoming 15th-anniversary cigar release.