Protecting the Legacy

Protecting the Legacy

Boutique Cigar Association, Inc.

Episodes 151
Avg. Duration 1h 25m
Activity Dormant
Apple Rating 4.6 (10)
Since Feb 2020
Latest Episode Oct 2025

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Weekly
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About This Podcast

Sponsored by the Boutique Cigar Association of America (BCAA) With hosts Founder Dr. Gaby Kafie and President Armen Caprielian. For more information visit the BCAA at www.boutiquecigarassociation.com. If you are interested in being a guest on our podcast please send us an email.

(The views and opinions expressed on Protecting the Legacy are solely those of the hosts and guests, and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of the Boutique Cigar Association of America (BCAA) or any of its member companies. The podcast is sponsored by BCAA, but the content and opinions expressed on the podcast are independent and separate from BCAA and its member companies.)

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Recent Episodes

S7E151 The Launch of the BCA Sampler Subscription — A Milestone for Boutique Cigars

Oct 31, 2025 32m

The Boutique Cigar Association of America (BCA) proudly announces the launch of its first-ever BCA Sampler Subscription, available now at BoutiqueSmoke.com/subscription-bca. In this episode, we dive…

S7E150 Tariffs, Taxes & Tobacco: The Pressures Facing the Premium Cigar Industry

Oct 22, 2025 1h 45m

In this episode of the Protecting the Legacy podcast, hosted by the Boutique Cigar Association (BCA), Dr. Gaby Kafie of Kafie 1901 Cigars and Greg Free of Fortaleza y Libre Cigars dive deep into two…

S6E149 Think $10K Starts a Cigar Brand? Think Again

Apr 30, 2025 1h 30m

In this no-holds-barred episode of Protecting the Legacy, we pull back the curtain on what it really takes to launch and sustain a boutique cigar company. From the romanticized idea of blending…

S6E148 Defining Boutique: Past, Present, and the Road Ahead

Apr 23, 2025 1h 32m

Tonight’s episode of Protecting the Legacy brings together the founding voices of the Boutique Cigar Association — Dr. Gaby Kafie, Armen Caprielian, Rob Loud, and Steve Young, for a powerful…

S6E147 Red Toe Nail Polish

Apr 09, 2025 1h 1m

In this episode of Protecting the Legacy, we take a deep dive into the origins of the show's name and what it truly means to us. It's a conversation rooted in purpose, passion, and pride for the…

S6E146 Celebrating 30 Years of Excellence: The Legacy of Dr. Garo Bouldoukian and Garo Cigars

Apr 02, 2025 1h 27m

Join us for a special episode celebrating the 30th anniversary of Garo Cigars as we sit down with the remarkable Dr. Garo Bouldoukian and his son, Harout Bouldoukian. In this insightful…

S6E145 All Things My Old Kentucky HERF with Fat Ash Cigar Lounge

Mar 26, 2025 1h 24m

In this very special episode of Protecting the Legacy, we’re proud to welcome Dwight Atkins and Stephen Wray of Fat Ash Cigar Lounge—hosts of the upcoming My Old Kentucky HERF, happening May 9th…

S6E144 Boutique Cigar Excellence: Leadership, Legacy & Brotherhood

Mar 19, 2025 1h 27m

In this special episode of Protecting the Legacy, we bring together four influential voices from the Boutique Cigar Association’s Board of Directors. Featuring renowned South Florida retailer and…

S6E143 DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST (But You Definitely Should!)

Mar 12, 2025 1h 36m

We have big news! We're excited to introduce Steve Young as the newest addition to our podcast team. Steve joins us as a content creator, interview scheduler, and podcast producer, bringing…

S6E142 To Boutique or not to Boutique? That is the question.

Mar 05, 2025 1h 29m

Hey gang, tonight we have a very special guest Rob, the Cigar Traveller and Alan Rouleau from Alan Rouleau Couture (custom tailer), today we broke down the term boutique. New year, new mission, new…

S6E141 Tough questions with Mr. Rob Loud (Travelling Cigars)

Feb 26, 2025 1h 28m

🎙 Protecting the Legacy – A Deep Dive into the Boutique Cigar Industry with Rob Loud In this episode, we sit down with Rob Loud of Traveling Cigars, a major player in both the Atlanta and Miami…

S6E140 Trade Show Challenges for Small Cigar Brands

Jan 22, 2025 1h 24m

In this episode, we explore the unique challenges small, family-owned boutique cigar brands face at major trade shows. From navigating exhibitor systems to securing prime booth space, we discuss how…

S6E139 Tailored for Success: Alan Rouleau’s Blueprint for Excellence in Craft

Jan 15, 2025 1h

In this episode, we sit down with Alan Rouleau, a master custom tailor and recent winner of a prestigious fashion design award in Boston. Alan is not only known for his impeccable craftsmanship in…

S6E138 Happy New Year - Boutique Cigar Talk !

Jan 08, 2025 1h 9m

Today we dive into the very essence of what makes the word BOUTIQUE so very special in the world of premium cigars. What does it mean ? Tune in and find out. This is just a brief idea of our take…

S5E137 The Wheel & Fowl Cigar Bar | Anderson, S.C.

Dec 18, 2024 48m

Wheel & Fowl Fine Cigars and Spirits owner Mr. Alden Wheeler joins us this evening to discuss the hottest spot in Anderson, South Carolina. Fantastic show .... We hope you enjoy.

S5E136 Late night talk session.

Oct 17, 2024 1h 8m

In this episode, our founder Dr. Gaby Kafie and President Armen Caprielian take a moment to reflect on recent events unfolding across the Southeast United States. From the devastation caused by…

S5E135 Mario Caraballo friendship over profits.

Oct 09, 2024 1h 9m

Mario Caraballo of Caraballo Cigars exemplifies authenticity, passion, and dedication in the premium cigar industry. In Part II of our podcast, Protecting the Legacy, we were able to capture the…

S5E134 The most interesting man / Casa Caraballo Cigars

Oct 02, 2024 1h 1m

Tonight we had the great privilege of speaking to the most interesting person we have yet to interview. Mario Caraballo is a highly experienced security executive with a career spanning over 40…

S5E133 The Cigar Savant of Nicaragua

Sep 25, 2024 1h 17m

Welcome to another episode of Protecting the Legacy! Tonight, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Rocky Khoury, owner of The Cigar Savant. It was a fantastic session filled with insights and…

S5E132 Cigar Festivals and Boutique Cigars.

Sep 18, 2024 1h 6m

In the latest episode of the "Protecting the Legacy" podcast, sponsored by the Boutique Cigar Association, we explored the dynamic role that boutique cigars and family-owned businesses play in cigar…

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