Cigar Keep: The Best Place For Cuban Cigar Lovers | With Tom Chamberlin

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  • Опубліковано 31 лип 2024
  • In today's video, Kirby sits down with good friend Tom Chamberlin, editor of the Rake Magazine under normal circumstances. However, today they are discussing a new venture for Tom, which is the new Cuban cigar forum, Cigar Keep.
    Cigar Keep is a website tailor-made for the global community of Cuban cigar smokers. A place for reading, reviewing and trading as a means to connect one another through our mutual passion for Cuba’s greatest export.
    The site allows you to create your own profile and content about cigars, show other users your cigar collection and visa-versa, providing access to the owner’s market in a manner that has hitherto been non- existent. Once signed up, details can be added such as the contents of your humidor, the accessories you have, favorite places to buy, to smoke and a rating system so you can review cigars you have recently tried. Whereas there are websites that sell cigars via auctions or other means, Cigar-keep.com shall not hold stock but simply provide the conduit between collectors.
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    Cigar Keep: The Best Place For Cigar Lovers | With Tom Chamberlin
    00:00 Introduction
    01:13 The idea
    02:45 Inspired by wine
    06:37 Collecting Cuban cigars
    09:15 Seeing each other's humidors
    10:24 Limited regional cigars
    11:34 Let's light these cigars!
    15:35 A trip to Cuba
    18:02 Tom's cigar history
    19:15 Rating cigars
    21:30 the fun of voyeurism
    24:38 the conquest of finding cigars
    27:15 Entertainment too
    28:15 Max Foulkes
    30:24 What's next for Cigar Keep
    33:04 the cigar community online
    35:55 Crowdsourcing the reviews
    38:00 Logging my cigars
    Dry cleaning provided by Rave Fabricare: bit.ly/3ery0FU
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  • @MrNtlman
    @MrNtlman Рік тому +24

    I absolutely agree about the generosity of the community. On my last birthday I was at a lounge and I was gifted a cohiba siglo vi. Absolutely amazing smoke and experience.

  • @habanerodesigns
    @habanerodesigns Рік тому +18

    Kirby's drip has been on point recently. Awesome channel, great content.

  • @omidkarimi3610
    @omidkarimi3610 Рік тому +19

    I love cigar series ! Keep it up

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  Рік тому +7

      More great cigar content forthcoming!

  • @matpization
    @matpization Рік тому +2

    17:08 - Kirby is thinking 'you dirty dog, you!'

  • @ericmiller6828
    @ericmiller6828 Рік тому +8

    Gentlemen, excellent content and excellent banter. I am a mid-level cigar user from the United States. I love the concept of the Cigar Keep site (and potentially future app). I'd love to see if it ever evolved to include those of us with limited/no contact with Cuban cigars and instead make much use of Dominican/Nicaraguan/Ecuadorian cigars. Best to you both and I'm so very thankful for your hard work!

  • @pimpz7409
    @pimpz7409 Рік тому +4

    Great video as always, I appreciate the work that goes in to these videos.
    Thank you gentlemen, that was thoroughly enjoyable.
    Keep up the amazing work. I look forward to the next videos.

  • @zelevenzelevenz9823
    @zelevenzelevenz9823 Рік тому +1

    It was interesting to observe the way you two smoked your cigars quite different of a ceremony but it’s fascinating to observe the distinctions that somewhat relate to show how you smoke your cigar in a way is how you are per say almost like smoking your cigar projects a bit of you in other words you can really gauge someone by the way they smoke a cigar. Fascinating and it’s fascinating to partake in watching.

  • @carlosmarrero6155
    @carlosmarrero6155 Рік тому +1

    Tom is great! Please keep up your conversations with him! Great work Kirby! Cheers!!

  • @burningwitchstudio3629
    @burningwitchstudio3629 Рік тому +6

    I enjoy cuban cigars but with the extreme price hikes I will be refraining from going broke buying any now. I really enjoy Dominican cigars of late. The davidoff dominican is fantastic.

  • @priestofpartagas
    @priestofpartagas Рік тому +3

    Bravo, Chaps! Thoroughly entertaining, as always!! 🔥🎩

  • @sandyhutchison1006
    @sandyhutchison1006 Рік тому +4

    Hey Kirby, great video as always. Was in London recently and had to make a visit to Davidoff of London, incredible experience.

  • @jimmieakesson6024
    @jimmieakesson6024 Рік тому +5

    I love these cigar videos. I’ve never smoked a cigar in my life and I don’t plan on doing it either. Still love the videos!

  • @smurfarooney2003
    @smurfarooney2003 Рік тому +2

    Always great to hear what Tom has to say

  • @juliuscaesar3346
    @juliuscaesar3346 Рік тому +1

    I do like listening to tom chamberlin, 💚💚👍👍

  • @joshusthegreat
    @joshusthegreat Рік тому +6

    I cherish watching these lovely chats between gentlemen. Thank you for the excellent content. You've really taken production to another level.

  • @thechairman74
    @thechairman74 Рік тому

    That's a splendid looking windowpane check you have there, Kirby. I don't recall seeing you wearing that before.

  • @rigoscigars
    @rigoscigars Рік тому

    Another great video Kirby, way to make Texas proud.

  • @memberman
    @memberman Рік тому +1

    Thanks Kirby I love your content, its 'truly unique' ; )

  • @jasonshank1408
    @jasonshank1408 Рік тому +4

    What a marvellous video. I love the efforts you’re making to encourage the cigar community. Fun, open and relaxed. Please be bold and aim to set up an event or two for next year. I live in London and would love to meet others who’ve fallen into this wonderful pastime

    • @jasonshank1408
      @jasonshank1408 Рік тому +1

      Also davidoff isn’t in the drop down menu on cigar keep options 😮

  • @pim1234
    @pim1234 Рік тому

    Just became a member of Cigar Keep. Just started again with longfillers, my humidor consists right now of 3, cigars that is :)

  • @danielluckett4031
    @danielluckett4031 Рік тому +1

    To your post production guy: Nice vocal EQs with that boost in the 11-14k kHz. (Also, I'm open to offer some knowlege with color as it pertains to shot matching the different camera angles)

  • @Chris.BingoRingo
    @Chris.BingoRingo Рік тому +4

    Great show. Kirby I think you are the man to have good chat with Edward about his passion for rum. Would love to learn more about that.

  • @LDacic
    @LDacic Рік тому

    Thoroughly enjoyed watching! Checked out the newly launched platform and, even though I am not a collector, will keep an eye on it. Ha ha :)

  • @dsfdsdfs1277
    @dsfdsdfs1277 Рік тому

    I love the change of shirt collar, still hoping to see you don a true spearpoint one day

  • @Yooshist
    @Yooshist Рік тому +6

    I live in Italy and have access to Cuban cigars. They're overrated and if it wasn't for the embargo people wouldn't put them on a pedestal.

  • @kareemalyami
    @kareemalyami Рік тому +1

    Sounds like a great site and idea. How about an app so I can check out what I like on the move, log and pick spots to smoke on the run?

  • @pefta1
    @pefta1 Рік тому

    brilliant fascinating enlightening

  • @bartolic5
    @bartolic5 Рік тому +4

    Excellent content as always!
    I would like to add that Terra Magica was released as Regional Edition for Croatia, not Italy. The name "Terra Magica" comes from ancient Roman which was the name for our largest peninsula Istria. Istria is a famous tourist destination known for beautiful cities and villages, excellent wine, olive oil and truffles.
    You can still find Terra Magica in some places so consider this as an invitation to Croatia, which is an extraordinary country for holiday!

    • @tfchamberlin
      @tfchamberlin Рік тому +3

      Yes that makes a lot of sense. I wondered if the Adriatic coast meant both sides of that corridor so thank you for the clarification

    • @bartolic5
      @bartolic5 Рік тому +1

      @@tfchamberlin I can understand the confusion. Their regionalization makes me wonder too quite a lot. For example, the new El Rey Del Mundo Grand Marshall is released as Regional Edition Balkans. Croatia is one of the Balkan countries but from what halfwheel says, it will be available only in Bulgaria, Serbia and Romania. Strange but it is at least a good excuse for more traveling!

  • @michaelellson57
    @michaelellson57 Рік тому +1

    I would love to see a Cigar App similar to Leafly.

  • @alimeghji7972
    @alimeghji7972 Рік тому

    Kirby you should come to Cambridge (UK), I’d happily show you around our College and Colleges :)

  • @yunak9665
    @yunak9665 Рік тому

    Untappd for cigars. Great idea.

  • @flogau4069
    @flogau4069 Рік тому +5

    Kirby, habe you ever thought about doing some content about wines and tastings ? There are plenty of winemakers that would be pleased to have you coming to their estate, tell you about the wines they make and give you the opportunity to taste and discuss about it. There is a lot to be learnt and enjoyed out there. Cheers.

    • @crtrmp4
      @crtrmp4 9 днів тому

      Second this

  • @ralphg2143
    @ralphg2143 Рік тому

    Have you ever bought a suit from logsdale in New York? I would love to see a video on that I have seen that bespoke shop featured before period but I would love to see your take on it

  • @ARad-ul7kd
    @ARad-ul7kd Рік тому +1

    Does anybody know what has happened to the Cigar Keep website? I haven't seen a new article for 3 months and they disabled the cigar trading?

  • @russ9921
    @russ9921 Рік тому +3

    Question for @Thomas Chamberlin - will you be amending the cigar logging frame so that one can log numbers less than a box worth? First of all boxes vary in content and secondly one gradually smokes through the box! For example I’ve 20 left of my Partagas Series 2, but the site won’t let me put that number in, and so I either have to state a box or 20 boxes.
    Many of us will look forward to the Cuban Cancer Cruise!

    • @tfchamberlin
      @tfchamberlin Рік тому +4

      Yes, this is an excellent comment and a brilliant point. And it is also being addressed. Thank you for raising

  • @djj2343
    @djj2343 Рік тому

    Always have a tik about people that don't unbutton the jacket then there sat down ... Great chat chaps .

  • @chriswright4677
    @chriswright4677 Рік тому

    Interesting idea, though I wonder if people would like to reveal what treasures they own.

  • @BrutusMaximusAurelius
    @BrutusMaximusAurelius Рік тому +4

    I don’t know about the ability to trade cigars via the site. I would not send any cigars without some hefty security and verification measures in place. Cause this will invoke fraudulent behavior.

  • @WatchWatchlist
    @WatchWatchlist Рік тому +2

    I really enjoy the cigar content. Being from Dallas as well I find it hard to cigar friends. I've always been a bit of an old soul but overwhelmingly people my age seem to just not enjoy it.

    • @yayayaokoksure
      @yayayaokoksure Рік тому

      Ditto. Kirby should start a local smoking gathering. Or we should.

    • @WatchWatchlist
      @WatchWatchlist Рік тому

      @@yayayaokoksure are you from the Dallas location?

    • @yayayaokoksure
      @yayayaokoksure Рік тому

      @@WatchWatchlist yessir!

  • @billsinnett
    @billsinnett Рік тому

    What site would you recommend that have guaranteed shipping?

  • @makavelli6yw
    @makavelli6yw Рік тому +2

    Thx kirby this video gives me an excuse to smoke my Churchill Ramon Allones

  • @haithamalmuzayan3050
    @haithamalmuzayan3050 Рік тому +1

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @theoisaac9948
    @theoisaac9948 Рік тому +1

    👍👍💯

  • @TaraGraphic93
    @TaraGraphic93 Рік тому +2

    Its 'His Majesty' now...

    • @tfchamberlin
      @tfchamberlin Рік тому +3

      Yes unfortunately this was filmed prior to Her Late Majesty’s passing.

  • @mouisehay930
    @mouisehay930 Рік тому +1

    😂 Kirby is plastered!

  • @87linceed
    @87linceed Рік тому

    Kirby, next time you are in Mexico lets have a cigar in Polanco, i would love to chat with a proper Dandy of this century

  • @ak203
    @ak203 Рік тому +1

    Tom, is that your library or is it another location?

  • @kurjan1
    @kurjan1 Рік тому

    Great discussion... I have entered my cigar collection into Cigar Keep. Mate, I don't know, maybe its just me... I find it incredibly difficult to engage with.

    • @tfchamberlin
      @tfchamberlin Рік тому

      Message me about it on Cigar keep and let’s see what’s missing for you

  • @0dbm
    @0dbm 10 місяців тому +1

    Should be thought in college
    The art of conversation

  • @dr86688
    @dr86688 Рік тому +1

    great idea but i just listend to an american greed podcast about scammers in the vintage wine industry who would counterfeit labels etc

  • @swonronson9628
    @swonronson9628 Рік тому +2

    Kirby! A cigar smoker myself I’ve had many Cubans, and many cigars considered “new world”.. May I ask, is it just the lack of availability that draws you to Cuban cigars? I’ve had many cigars that did not come from Cuba that were far better than anything habana has put out. Just curious for the specificity of Cubans being your preference.

    • @Yooshist
      @Yooshist Рік тому

      100% this. I live in Italy and have access to Cuban cigars. They're overrated and if it wasn't for the embargo people wouldn't put them on a pedestal. I buy Padron cigars from the states because a $8 Padron 5000 maduro is better value than ANY Cuban. That includes the 2017 Limited edition Cohiba's I bought in 2018 for 41 EURO per stick.

    • @SandroMagna
      @SandroMagna 10 місяців тому

      I would pick a cheap Partagas Aristocrat over any new world cigar. New world cigars are like poison, be it Fuente or Padron. Jesus christ. I don't understand how people enjoy the crap. Cuban cigars are by far and beyond better tasting. With age and rest, they're unmatched.
      An Arturo Fuente Don Carlos or crappy Drew Estate #9/T52 for more than Partagas D4/E2/P2, Montecristo #2/Especiales #2, Bolivar Belicosos Finos, Romeo y Julieta Short/Wide Churchill, Punch Punch etc? Gtfo.

  • @tuckerpeebles8218
    @tuckerpeebles8218 Рік тому +2

    Is Cigar Keep only for Cuban cigars, or does it also allow for New World cigars?

    • @tfchamberlin
      @tfchamberlin Рік тому +6

      Initially Cubans but we will not be ignoring New World for long.

    • @christophersuchy3632
      @christophersuchy3632 Рік тому +1

      @@tfchamberlin Good call. New worlds have caught up & surpassed cubans. Its criminal to still tout cubans as the be all end all

    • @SandroMagna
      @SandroMagna 10 місяців тому

      ​@@christophersuchy3632they are though. New world is like poison compared to aged Cubans.

    • @christophersuchy3632
      @christophersuchy3632 10 місяців тому

      @@SandroMagna L take

    • @SandroMagna
      @SandroMagna 10 місяців тому

      @@christophersuchy3632 huh?

  • @marioglory8528
    @marioglory8528 Рік тому +1

    RHODES ISLAND GREECE 1ST

  • @michaelcrennan7856
    @michaelcrennan7856 Рік тому +1

    Hey Mr. Allison, I enjoy your video. However, I will be 2 years sober on thanksgiving morning.
    Would you have any interest in more content on non alcoholic drinks?

    • @tfchamberlin
      @tfchamberlin Рік тому

      Works if you work it

    • @TheLycan238
      @TheLycan238 Рік тому

      A great suggestion. Hopefully one that Kirby acts upon eventually. I personally would like to see more coffee at home content.

  • @ak203
    @ak203 Рік тому

    Why aren't you guys lighting up while chatting?

  • @burningwitchstudio3629
    @burningwitchstudio3629 Рік тому +2

    There is a huge community of people who collect Opus X in America.

  • @jesseelovaas
    @jesseelovaas Рік тому

    Where is your favorite place to smoke a cigar in New York City? Are there any great lounges in there that you know of?

  • @CaptVapor
    @CaptVapor Рік тому +2

    Why does Kirby have a problem with a Canadian having a better collection?

  • @ak203
    @ak203 Рік тому +1

    I spoke too soon before you lit up:(

  • @scottsdalecigarclub
    @scottsdalecigarclub 5 місяців тому

    Is Cigar Keep worried about Cuban counterfeits? That’s the biggest cigar problem in the USA. You also have all these online stores from Hong Kong, Switzerland and others. Are they real Cuban cigars? How do you know? Many, many times their prices are so cheap that it’s hard to believe. Look forward to hearing back from you.

  • @Fisklina
    @Fisklina 11 місяців тому +1

    Seems like a fun idea for a website, I must say.
    But to be honest Cuban cigars are one note and a quite boring smoke. There is much more interesting stuff coming out of Nicaragua and Honduras for instance. With more richness in taste and variety of taste through the progression of the cigar. And at a price point that is far superior at that.

  • @outsidethematrix5053
    @outsidethematrix5053 Рік тому

    None drinker 😂

  • @guitarplayer5611
    @guitarplayer5611 Рік тому +1

    Looking forward to your video interview with Jemma Freeman of H and F. Have you considered a video with Richard Patterson?
    ua-cam.com/video/wQVJKs7NVOg/v-deo.html

  • @danbee415
    @danbee415 Рік тому +1

    a good whiff of the ol cancer.

  • @raywilson3166
    @raywilson3166 Рік тому +2

    Never use the word "avid" in your vocabulary.
    It's synonymous with "I'm just a big cockwomble".

  • @joegarcia54
    @joegarcia54 Рік тому +3

    I take exception with you promoting Cuban cigars when one would consider what has been going on there for over 60 years. Shameful

    • @oysterman962
      @oysterman962 2 місяці тому

      What are you smoking? No need to talk politics. You think the USA or England have a squeaky clean history? Doesn't mean you should boycott basketball, eating hamburgers or stop playing cricket and enjoying meat pies. It's about bringing people together not reminding them of repression.

  • @mad0uche
    @mad0uche Рік тому

    They mentioned this concept before briefly like on Faulkes and then never again, zero advertising....

  • @netherhobbit
    @netherhobbit Рік тому

    I am actually making a digital smoking lounge in meta… I feel attacked. 3:40

  • @davercountingcigars
    @davercountingcigars Рік тому

    I have something you may be interested in. Do you have a private email?

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  Рік тому

      You're welcome to reach out to Customer Service on the website.

  • @RobertHanna-gq6gk
    @RobertHanna-gq6gk 2 місяці тому

    Fake news