Guy Fieri's Exclusive on The Knuckle Sandwich Cigar: Is it More Brand or Blend?

[@MuddyFarmer75]

I haven’t tried his food or cigar yet but I do know he is a great guy, I was living in northern Cali when the fire wiped out paradise ca he came up unannounced and cooked for all the firefighters and people that had lost their homes, he didn’t want people coming up because he was there he just wanted to help

[@AesirBerserkr]

ive had the privilege to eat at his old restaurant tex wasabi in Santa Rosa before he closed down and It was a great experience with good food.

[@davidtinney9463]

Ya he also donates and supports the Sonoma sheriff department. Really kind awesome dude.

[@paulalves4483]

Where can you find his cigs?

[@AesirBerserkr]

@@paulalves4483 my local cigar shop carries them id start there if you haven't already, otherwise Cigar Daily webstore has them.

[@Knight_Pecca]

@@paulalves4483 Only place I know for sure is Stogie's in Jamestown, Ca. Great place and the owners, Phil & Cindy, are amazing people!!

[@mcrisp2529]

This has to be one of my favorite episodes so far!!!!! You have to have him more often!

[@StationaryNomad361]

You totally should have kept this one going!!! I vote for episode 2 with Guy. Amazing episode!!!

[@venomracer2]

The smell of grandpa’s house and seeing him chew on his cigar got me into smoking cigars. Now I’m up to about 2-3 a day lol

[@JDonGeorge]

Three of my favorite thing all together. Food, Tequila, and Cigars. So cool to have Guy and Erik in the CD studio.

[@daveshepherd7582]

Guy is one of those people that if he puts his stamp of approval on, you know it’s good! And Eric was the perfect pairing to make it happen!!

[@Buckeye-c3s]

I’m new here. But originally a cig smoker for 15 years. Quit for 2 years. Now smoke cigars every other day. And save the premiums for special occasions. This is a solid episode. Thanks Tim

[@shondrums]

The Liga Privada Nasty Fritas was my “Ah Ha!” moment with a cigar, and the second time it’s happened was with the Davidoff “Late Hour”

[@davebarron5939]

We have a great cigar lounge in Traverse City MI. called Nolans downtown. My son took me there several years ago and asked me to simply trust him, he got me a dark leaf cigar, and a glass of Dragons Milk, WOW! I was blown away the flavors went together in pure happiness, never skip trying something new! Thanks guys!

[@sporadicamnesic]

Guy talking about the smells triggering memories is so true! I bought some pipe tobacco because the aroma was exactly what I remembered going to my dad's parents as a kid. My grandad used to smoke roll up cigarettes and they would always have a tin of liquorice allsorts and the tobacco I bought smelt of the coconut monster eyes from Bassetts All Sorts and my grandads roll up tobacco!

[@imnotbenavery9220]

I can’t distinguish notes very well but once in a while I’m like “this tastes like Christmas when I was a kid” or some random memory tied to the scent or taste

[@Parawulf]

One of my fav CTs if not my #1 CT. Thank you, sirs.

[@gabrielfahey7268]

Just picked up the habano and maduro. Can’t wait to sit and enjoy these sticks now.

[@ryansharrow1907]

My Grandfather smoked White Owls also, same here always loved the smell! Guy Rocks!!!

[@NAVIETVET72]

This Was SO SO SO Cool. Ive been watching DDD since its conception. Ive been smoking cigars since the 70's, you know, the TINDERBOX was the only tobacco shop that I could go to that wasn't a Rexall Drug Stores. My AHHH HA moment came with a Padron 1926 maduro. It was heaven and the other AH HAA moment was Hoyo De Monterey, Double Corona cuban. I retired now and I cant really afford premium cigars anymore. My cigar smoking is one per day, usually in the evening with a cup of good espresso. My favorite pairing, A HOMEWRECKER, big old polish, yellow mustard, sweet relish and onions on top. A Coca Cola and afterwards an EPC Inch Maduro. That's a perfect day and match for me.

[@WesternRaven420]

I am not much for celebrity anything, really. This is actually something done right, and it is so cool to hear how it came about. Thanks for sharing! I love Guy, such a real dude.

[@E.AnthonyGreene]

I’ve followed him for years. Unchanging dude. Respect 🫡

[@mycigaradventures8322]

My aha moment was definitely when I had Montecristo white series. The first time I had that cigar it blew me away, maybe truly fall in love with Cigars.

[@TommyGun5136]

Im new in the cigar world, my best cigar moment was a Man O' War ruination 10th anniversary. Perfectly spicey with espresso and dark chocolate for me

[@TheCulturedHillbilly]

The cigar that gave me the "AHA" moment, was when I had my first PDR Andalusian Bull. It knocked my socks off. This is followed by a Undercrown Maduro and a Serie V Melanio. Those really trip my trigger!

[@FinSmoked]

2 great sticks right there

[@p25h76l]

I was so angry when I first saw the Knuckle Sandwich logo on a cigar, in a shop. I was like... someone straight-up stole this logo from Guy Fieri ! It took a couple of days, but i researched it and found out is was a compilation from Espinosa and Fieri. I am a huge fan of Guy, and of cigars, in general. My worlds have collided in a spectacular way. Congratulations, to all three of you. May success and good times travel with you, always.

[@keganwallace8753]

I'm a fan of all three of you fellas and the Knuckle Sandwiches are great sticks. Great job Eric and Guy🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@OmniphonProductions]

Regarding pronunciation of Guy's last name, I took Spanish in school, and...if I remember correctly...the "H" in Hoyo de Monterey is _silent._ Si? 😉 Beyond that, I love that Guy talked about planning and looking forward to smoking a great cigar...waiting for that moment, that open window of _Me Time._ Once there, I have fallen in love with the _ceremony_ of cigars! Unwrap, smell, cut, dry draw, taste, toast, blow, draw, hold, exhale...long and slow...taste, _relax!!!_ Having said that, I don't like to smoke _before or with_ a meal because I find the smoke coats my tongue and interferes with the flavors. Stogies and booze are my dessert!

[@lowrider5348]

Tatuaje reserve... went to a brick and mortar shop wanted something different and remember when i picked it up i wanted something mid range price, but without all the blingy wrapper. To my surprise i was rewarded with excellent construction, great flavors and strength! What i loved most about it was that i knew i could smoke this about anytime of the day due to its pleasant aromas and smoothness. Definitely looking to pick up a box to share with friends for future events or hang outs!

[@fredlaxton]

I love this - love watching Guy and love Eric Espinosa cigars - a marriage made in heaven! Going to my cigar lounge tomorrow to try the Knuckle Sandwich!

[@jaybaluk]

How was it bro?

[@CigarsnWhiskey]

Knuckle sandwich maduro gets the chefs kiss. It is really good stick.

[@CigarsUnleashed]

Guy is an absolute legend and real as can be

[@sharpshooter2117]

Gotta say, my AHA moment and cigar was with the Undercrown Maduro. It was the third cigar I had ever bought, and I picked it off the shelf because green is my favorite color. As soon as I lit it, I got hit with Mexican hot chocolate, kinda spicy, but with heavy chocolate notes. To this day one of my all time favorites.

[@stevewode]

Undercrown was one of my first favorites that really ignited the cigar passion!

[@richardthompson2969]

34 years old… only been smoking cigars for 1 year never smoked anything before… initially I’d get really sick, kept at it. And now pretty much I buy new cigars every time and have wow moments all the time. I always keep some buffalo trace in my humidor because it was my first…. You always remember your first. Recently got a Lunatic from Cigars daily and that will be my Saturday. Lol

[@jamese5764]

I had smoked for over 10 years about 1 to 3 a week. Then I had a 1926 Maduro #1 and now I help support the industry. It changed from a social experience to a hobby.

[@Grevlain]

Fantastic. SOLD...I'm getting some (more) Knuckles ordered right now!

[@roberticolari7447]

Differently will view Guy in a different light. Cigars and drink😊

[@jeffmartin7971]

My Ah HA Cigar was the 10th Anniversary Champagne Perdome. In fact it was the cigar I chose for my daughters wedding!

[@timgarcia2630]

Great interview! The last time a cigar surprised me was when I tried the Nub Each wrapper option was great I thought it was just a marketing ploy Its just a great cigar!

[@EJGentleman]

Cool video. Love to hear how things came to be and the success story that goes along with it. Guy and Erik, keep up the magic on a handshake.

[@believethehype8936]

Hell yeah man! Great watch! Thumbs up!

[@jmartin2778]

Received a 5 pack of these in a big order I placed and have purchased a bunch since. Great smokes.

[@rickjimenez9014]

Another epic video Tim. Guy and Eric are some classy guys.

[@sokka_vi]

This video rocks, I grew up watching Guy and now he makes one of my favorite smokes. The Maduro box press Toro is brilliant!

[@chrismitchell6001]

It's wild how much the cigar world and food industry are so very different while still very similar in many aspects.

[@GHOSTANGEL84]

Guy Fieri showing us what he knows about flavor town in cigars!

[@FartyMcgooo]

always a treat to see guy. flavortown for the feels

[@ericm1839]

Guy is such a cool guy. He committed to a crazy, zany style, and despite any shit he takes for it, he lives his life authentically. Every time he talks about flavor or food or drink you can tell the raw passion he has for every second of life. Mad props to him for jumping into this business and being such a legend

[@GoogleAccount-ih8sv]

The Habano Knuckle Sandwich is the best, most beautifully spicy cigar I’ve ever smoked. Thanks for this!

[@mikerizzo7750]

Erik is the best, Hector is the goat, and Guy, well, what more needs to be said? A match made in cigar heaven. I smoke the shit out of all the Knuckle Sandwich lines. They are fantastic! Especially The CT. Great work fellas!

[@SimpleIdeaz]

Been wanting to try one of these! Love guy and been watching him since the beginning.

[@gimpsra]

my cigar was the Fat Bottom. I had tried a few and was on the fence. My brother came to town and he wanted to smoke something so we went to the local smoke shop as we don't have a proper cigar shop where I live and we asked the owner what he recommended. He came over and told us about the fat bottom. We took it home as well as a bulldog smoking a Cuban collectors stein. I have been into them ever since.

[@joshuaford9942]

Try the Tabak cigars. Those are like cinnamon toast crunch!

[@SmokeByTheBay]

Don’t know who hasn’t tried it but man that Knuckle Sandwitch Maduro was so DANG good man.

[@imnotbenavery9220]

I’ve only heard great things about Guy from people who met him in real life, generous dude

[@nathand3489]

I actually just picked one up yesterday off of a recommendation from the guy at the counter of my local store and I'm definitely gonna smoke it tonight after seeing this I'd love to see whiskey or tequila pairing with it

[@randybarrett6677]

I got hooked on cigars during a drinking habit I had when I was young.liquor and cigars just mate well together.

[@BigJonkulous]

Guy filmed a segment of Triple-D where my friend works. All the employees there said he was great and gracious, and a lot of fun.

[@DavidEllis-n1j]

Enjoyed listening to the passion in the voices. Funny how smell is a great memory container. That's why I started smoking cigars, selfishly wanting to leave an imprint on my kids so when I'm gone and they smell a cigar it takes them right back to memories of the good times when they were younger.

[@carlp8019]

Great review and video Guy(s)! I watched DDD and CD for years and Espinosa was a bonus! Definitely looking forward to trying this one!

[@ML-mq7zq]

New cigar smoker and love Java mints and deadwood’s. Huge fan of Drew estates larutan. Was my first ah ha moment. I only had one and they don’t make them any more. Recently it was a Rocky Patel 10th anniversary. So smooth and buttery. Amazing cigar and blew me away.

[@kurama4977]

Can’t wait to try his cigars and some other Espinosa’s as well, haven’t tried any yet

[@simonschmid1936]

A fantastic cigar. Two thumbs-up.

[@erickemeliotis8438]

New world dorado was that “yes”! for me

[@rayferati-b7p]

First time I had a cigar it was the Avo classic #2 given to me by one of my customers about 8 months ago and then became my friend at the restaurant ,after many times of trying to get me to smoke a cigar I finally did and man I got hooked , line and sinker . Very shortly after the I bought my first humidor cause I wanted to have as many cigars as I can . Now I love everything about them aside from just smoking, I love the whole ensemble that goes with cigar smoking, the different cutters, lighters and of course the different types of cigars and what I love mostly is the camaraderie that comes with smoking cigars or just sitting back and forgetting about the world for about an hour or so.

[@Mungkee97]

The Connecticut has become one of my favorite cigars. It truly is just so good. I have to try the habano and maduro

[@davidshepherd8508]

My first dunbarton cigar mi querida such a good smoke made me become a fan of his cigars

[@BigJohnNewsChannel]

Got hooked when I smoked an Arturo Fuente Double Chateau Maduro. Smoked on and off for 15 years and it hit me. Don't know why BUT, at that moment, I loved everything about that smoke. It was a time and place.

[@Caleb7.62]

Don Pepin original was the one that did it for me

[@paulcline]

My favorite Cigar right now!

[@richardvicentino5466]

It was most definitely the Island Jim #2 by Oscar. Absolute "AHA" moment. Robust, but subtle...simply beautiful

[@MrPappymn]

Tremendous interview

[@jonhuber7544]

Grateful to Guy and Erik--this is a 'W' for the industry, as a whole, and it's awesome to see someone in Guy's lane as real and genuinely passionate for the industry as Guy. Cheers! Jon Huber

[@Tostito_lord]

Churchills Belmont Shore Long Beach 🏖️ first place I bought cigars about 25 years ago!

[@sebastianthehotsaucedude5473]

Tims big ass goofy smile while intently listening to Guy is actually very nice to see.😂

[@CaptLoomis]

Absolutely loved the Knuckle Sandwich Maduro

[@juasmith1]

Great f'ing interview man, I loved this. Love the handshake contract. I'm gonna have to buy a few knuckle sandwiches now. For me the La Aroma Mi Amor was the first cigar that really captured me with the flavor notes.

[@Pro49er]

Guy Fieri you got a new fan! Super cool down to earth dude. Great video!!!!

[@joelcarden-gibson6761]

I can’t wait to get my hands on these cigars 🤤

[@carlosgodinez8360]

Ironically it was the Knuckle Sandwich Maduro. Literally my go too. If i can get a box I do.

[@zhillsdaniel]

The knuckle sandwich maduro really blew me away as a beginner cigar enjoyer, I've bought it 4 separate times with other stocks and I'm always like mmm can't wait to smoke that one out of the other mystery flavors I explore. Haven't tried the habano or chefs special yet. AWESOME episode Tim!

[@Chris-ul2zu]

The flavor change throughout the cigar or is it the same flavor, the whole cigar?

[@zhillsdaniel]

@@Chris-ul2zu stays fairly consistent. Had a little difference here and there between sticks, but for the most part, spicey light up that fades back a bit going into the 2nd third. Highly recommend you try it if you haven't. Also Espinosas comfortably numb vol 1 was a good one, not as spicy but still great flavors

[@ButchPyle-mh5xq]

Funny my son just told me last night he smoked a knuckle sandwich and it was one of the best cigars he’s had. I’ll give it a try. My go to is the Hemingway

[@Roadglide938]

The Java Maduro by Drew Estate was the first one that made me take notice. But the K by Karen Berger Cameroon made me say ah ha!

[@alexareeda1712]

My "aha!!!!" cigar was the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Nestor IV. I started smoking it and was like "oh that's what creamy is!!!!" I had a Cheshire cat grin on my face the whole time I smoked it

[@toddhorton6771]

Maduro is one of my favorites!

[@YousirArdume]

When I started smoking at 17, I wish I had started with cigar's, not cigarettes. Cigar's ARE the way!!!

[@andrewsmall1193]

Great video and awesome to hear the story! I love Espinosa cigars and I’m looking forward to trying that tequila

[@matthewpeterson3517]

My wife bought me the yellow box when i got back from a deployment. They were amazing

[@EBTROUBLE]

2 gentlemen who enjoy shouting at the camera, which is not criticism…. I enjoy it

[@edcevo3052]

The cigar that swept me off my feet was the my father le bijou 1922 box pressed torpedo!

[@allenherrera3981]

I have had a couple of ah ha moments.... One of them was a Rocky Patel grand reserve. The draw was fantastic, the bite, the spice, the snap on the toungue. Very nice. I will be picking up a knuckle sandwitch sometime soon. I seen it a couple of times and seeing this, there is no way I can pass up trying a Fieri cigar.

[@TheWhiskeyDrinker]

Guy is the only person who can still pull off the frosted-tips hair cut from the 90's. I hope you get to do some kind of DDD but with cigar factories in the future.

[@impactbytruth9845]

Cigar snobs make fun of me but the cigar that started it all for me was Deadwood tobacco co Leather Rose Torpedo. My second fav was knuckle sandwich which I had no idea was Guys brand. But those two got me hooked. I’m still new. Just got my 1st humidor and I absolutely love cigars

[@donkee9]

I just had the 2024 chefs special! So damn good.

[@scotthamp384]

My favorite cigar right now is the Isla del Sol Churchill, and I had one for Christmas last night

[@rickr9055]

Great video, I have loved Guy's shows for years! Just a genuinely nice guy. I have not had my ah-ha moment yet, I just know if I like one or not. I am sure it will happen.

[@jamesivan2877]

'my ahhh moment'. CAO Consigliere. Was 1 year in experimenting with sweet cigars but when my friend gave me the CAO I figured out what a good cigar can be and stopped all the sweet & cheap cigars. No comparison.

[@SomeGuyFromOK]

First one was with a Oliva O Maduro, then a Liga Privada T52. Til those almost every cigar tasted identical to me. Now I go back and try some of the ones I didn’t like at the beginning and I start to appreciate some of them.

[@ynmamflm]

My aha moment after about 100 cigars was the Pistoff Kristoff. It was when I finally started to enjoy and look forward to all that comes form smoking a good flavorful cigar. I always have one on hand. Always!

[@CoasterEnthusiast508]

My AH HA moment for me was actually my 2nd cigar a month ago My Fathers The Judge it was the first time I tasted flavor. I tasted chocolate and was immediately hooked now I can't get enough of cigars and i watch this channel daily and my Cigars Daily Review Journal and 4 pack sampler and Flathead 660 will be delivered today and i cant wait. and my humidor that i set up last week has been staying aroung 60 70 degrees and 68% humidity but cigars is a whole new world and after this I need to get me a couple of Knuckle Sandwhiches

[@kidmoneygold1048]

joya de nicaragua antano

[@whiteduckmail]

Just found these a month ago, a quality stick with a kick.

[@wolco003]

Just got a Maduro Knuckle Sandwich a few days ago (and a Laranja Escuro). Looking forward to smoking it next week. 😎

[@davidbalistreri6838]

Can’t wait to try one of those knuckle sandwiches, for me, the aha moment, and the cigar that did it for me was the Oliva master blend 3…

[@SomeGuyFromOK]

It’s funny that I’m seeing this right now. I JUST bought the Knuckle sandwich 3 cigar sampler at my local B&M.

[@triguywon9938]

Where is the rest of the great interview… it was just getting started!

[@BrianFox-vp7fz]

I've had it a couple times, but rose of sharon really made me come full circle

[@CircusPotato]

My ah ha moment was the la flor Dominicana reserver especial