John McTavish

One of the most popular episodes of Smoke Night LIVE is back! Every cigar only gets one chance to make a first impression, and on this episode, we’ll be “speed-dating” a lineup of new—or new-ish—cigars that we haven’t tried yet, rating them live on the show. John “Cigar Surgeon” McTavish and William “Cigar-Coop” Cooper join Sensei, Juan, and the crew as we give our unfiltered first impressions and decide which sticks are worth your attention.

Buy, Hold, or Sell? With the annual cigar trade show behind us, it’s time to evaluate how the top brands performed and whether their yearly pitches hit or missed the mark. To guide us through these assessments, we’ve assembled an expert panel for one of our most popular episodes: the Cigar Brand Stock Market. Join Juan Cancel, William ‘Cigar Coop’ Cooper, and John ‘Cigar Surgeon’ McTavish as they advise ‘investors’ on which cigar brands are worthy of your investment.

Believe it or not, 2024 is winding down. As we prepare to welcome the new year, it’s time to rewind and review the biggest and most significant stories of the past year. Joining the show for a round-table discussion are Juan Cancel, Fred Rewey, and John “Cigar Surgeon” McTavish. Together, they’ll dive into topics from the cigar industry, as well as highlights from movies, television, music, sports, and more!

The Cigar Brand Fantasy Draft is back, and we’ve assembled a star-studded panel of guests who will go head-to-head to draft the ultimate lineup of cigar brands. Winning the fourth edition of this competition will require expert strategy, and this year’s contestants are: Robby Ras, William “Cigar Coop” Cooper, Aaron Loomis, and John McTavish (aka the Cigar Surgeon). The best part? The viewing audience will decide the winner, so be sure to tune in and cast your vote!

The Premium Cigar Association Trade Show (PCA) is a mere week away, and that means a plethora of announcements for new cigar products. But the real question is: which of these new product announcements move the needle? Which new products get you excited and which leave you scratching your head? On this episode, our expert panel, including John “Cigar Surgeon” McTavish and Flavor Odyssey’s Randy Griggs, give their thoughts as we head into the 2024 trade show.