Meet Daniel, a cigar aficionado from Brazil with an amazing down-to-earth personality that hides his immense knowledge about cigars, Cuban cigars in particular. On his Instagram profile you don’t need to scroll for long before you find some of the most desired Cuban cigars in the world.

Thank you very much for accepting our interview, it is a pleasure to personally meet you. Who are you?

What motivated you to start producing content for the community?

How is the cigar scene in your country?

cigar-lounge

Do you prefer having a cigar alone or with others?

Enjoying a cigar: inside or outside?

We’re going to talk about cigars, no matter their origin. However, we have to ask: What is your favorite cigar-producing country?

cuban cigars

Imagine that the embargo on Cuba is lifted. What will happen next?

Usually, people have two first-time moments: the first cigar and the cigar that ignited the passion you have today. What were yours?

What’s the best cigar you have ever had?

Based on that, what’s the perfect pairing for that specific cigar?

Everyone has their ritual when starting a cigar session. What’s yours?

Tell us about your collection. What does your humidor look like?

Cigar Humidor

When we meet someone, we usually give away one cigar as a gesture of good faith. What was the best cigar you have been offered?

What do you think about cigars as a type of investment, like watches and cars?

Plume and mold. Same thing?

Cut and light or light and cut?

You can have as many cigars as you want, forever BUT it always has to be the same. What would you pick?

Cohiba Siglo VI

We all made some honest mistakes on our cigar journey. Tell us about your most embarrassing one.

As a customer, what do you look for in a cigar retailer?

With the smoking restrictions in almost all places, do you see the private club scene growing?

What’s your favorite cigar accessory?

Les Fines Lames

Are you a soft-flame or a torch lighter person?

What is your favorite personality in the cigar community and why?

Fake cigars are a real problem, we see them popping everywhere. What’s your take on the counterfeit industry and what can we do to minimize the damage?

How do you see the future of Cigars on social media?

Did something surprise you in the cigar community?

What is the most overrated cigar for you? And he most underrated?

Vegas Robaina Famosos

What brand have you never smoked and probably never will?

What is your “Unicorn” cigar?

What are your Top 5 favorite cigars?

What are your Top 5 favorite Instagram accounts?

Finally, do you want to send a message to the community?