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Developing Palates

Developing Palates
Cigars
Nicaragua
Cigar
Dominican Republic
Cigar Reviews
Drew Estate
Tobacco
Connecticut Shade
Cigar Review
Kellner Cigars
My Father Factory
Corona Cigar Company
Cohiba
Connecticut Broadleaf
AJ Fernandez
Flavor Profile
Cigar Industry
Avowed New Dawn Toro
Cohiba Serie M Reserva Azul
Davidoff

Cigar, Beer and Spirit Reviews and Discussions

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Latest Episodes

John and Aaron discuss their review experience with the Don Emmanuel Anunnaki Anu

developingpalates.com/reviews/cigar-reviews/team-cigar-review-don-emmanuel-anunnaki-anu/

Jiunn, Seth and John discuss their blind review experience with the AJ Fernandez Amar Torito

developingpalates.com/reviews/cigar-reviews/team-cigar-review-aj-fernandez-amar-torito/

Jiunn, Seth and John discuss their blind review experience with the Drew Estate Undercrown El Tigre Dominicano Corona Viva

developingpalates.com/reviews/cigar-reviews/team-cigar-review-drew-estate-undercrown-el-tigre-dominicano-corona-viva/

Jiunn, Seth and John discuss their blind review experience with the Rojas Quiet Morning Lancero

developingpalates.com/reviews/cigar-reviews/team-cigar-review-rojas-quiet-morning-lancero/

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Recent Guests

John McTavish
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Enrique Sánchez
Founder of Global Premium Cigars
Global Premium Cigars
Episode: The Formula: 1502 Blue Sapphire with Enrique Sánchez of Global Premium Cigars
Jiun Liu
Cigar enthusiast and reviewer
Episode: Developing Palates PCA 2025 Recap
Steve Saka
Owner of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust
Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust
Episode: Developing Palates PCA 2025 Recap
Mike Szczepankiewicz
Owner of Powstanie Cigars
Powstanie
Episode: Developing Palates PCA 2025 Recap
Jay Davis
Owner of Blue Smoke of Dallas and PCA board member
Blue Smoke of Dallas
Episode: Developing Palates PCA 2025 Recap
William Cooper
Reviewer from Cigar-Coop
Cigar-Coop
Episode: Guest Team Review Recap: La Flor Dominicana Coronado Corona Especial
Matt Masters
Reviewer from Cigar Hound Dog
Cigar Hound Dog
Episode: Guest Team Review Recap: La Flor Dominicana Coronado Corona Especial

Hosts

Aaron Loomis
Host with long-standing involvement across multiple episodes, often driving tasting discussions and market context
John McTavish
Co-host frequently contributing as a tasting partner and reviewer, adding brand and production context
Aaron Lewis
Host widely featured across episodes, often guiding palate notes and broader brand discussions
Jiunn Liu
Co-host and regular contributor providing tasting notes and industry insights
Seth Geis
Co-hosts and regular contributor, often providing reviewer perspectives

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Aaron Loomis is a complete G-Dawg

    Love me some Developing Palates. Thanks for always filling the air with smoke & flatulence (especially Jiunn post-protein smoothie). Love my DP boys.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matt Masters
    United States5 years ago
  • Great Podcast minus loomis

    Love the cigar reviews and banter of all the guys with the exception of cigar hating loomis. Would give 5 stars if he was not on the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    J Stat
    United States6 years ago
  • Very good!

    I can’t believe this isn’t more popular! It’s a great show and I love listening to it. Keep me coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hopeful contestant.
    United States8 years ago

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Listeners praise deep, practical tasting notes and candid banter between hosts.
Positive feedback on coverage of a wide range of releases, including budget options and premium cigars.
Feedback highlights the show as engaging and informative, with a perception of strong host expertise.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#250
France/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#39
Saudi Arabia/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#239
Saudi Arabia/Leisure

Talking Points

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Developing Palates Cigar Media 2024 Recap
Q: How do you assess the overall quality of cigars released in 2024 compared to 2023?
Quality in 2024 seems to have dropped against 2023, with fewer standouts and more lower-rated releases.
Developing Palates Cigar Media 2024 Recap
Q: What disappointments did you encounter this year?
The Bentley Green Edition and Crown Heads Coroneta were major disappointments due to high expectations.
Developing Palates Cigar Media 2024 Recap
Q: What were some surprise cigars or brands that jumped out to you this year?
Surprise cigars included Domain Cigars and the Orthodox from Black Label Trading.
Guest Team Review Recap: AJ Fernandez New World Navegante
Q: How did the AJ Fernandez New World Navigante experience compare to your previous reviews?
Will noted that it opened with coffee and cocoa notes but felt it lacked the wow factor he remembered from ten years ago.
Guest Team Review Recap: AJ Fernandez New World Navegante
Q: What was your overall experience like with this cigar?
Matt found the cigar pleasantly surprising with flavors of Baker's chocolate and walnut, and enjoyed the size and price point.

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A candid, hobby-forward show centered on cigars, with lively tasting panels, banter, and practical buying guidance. Episodes frequently dissect construction, burn, and flavor progression across a wide range of releases, from budget options to luxury blends, while comparing brands, discussing origin stories, and calling out how cigars perform in real-world smoking sessions. Across guests and hosts, the conversations blend blunt humor with detailed palate notes (earth, pepper, spice, cedar) and deepen into value, MSRP, and market positioning. A notable throughline is the blend of tasting notes with industry chatter, event appearances, and brand lineage, which keeps conversations accessible to enthusiasts and useful to retailers and potential ... more

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2. Enrique Sánchez
3. Jiun Liu
4. Steve Saka
5. Mike Szczepankiewicz
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7. William Cooper
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