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Hosted by Chris Kumnick - Host · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 32 episodes
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Join your host, Chris Kumnick, on a weekly journey through the world of whisky, cigars, pipes, and pipe tobacco. This isn't just any lifestyle podcast – it's more of a news program that covers the fascinating history, expert insights, and engaging conversation designed to elevate your appreciation for these wonderful pastimes.Whether you're looking to impress your friends with your newfound whisky knowledge, deepen your understanding of the huge world of cigars, or want to watch and learn about the calmness of pipes and pipe tobacco, Whisky & Smoke News Network has something for you.
Chris Kumnick - Host hosts Whisky & Smoke News Network, a leisure show with 32 episodes published.
In Episode 30 of Whisky & Smoke News Network, host Chris Kumnick brings you the latest whisky, whiskey, bourbon, Scotch, cigar, pipe, and pipe tobacco news, plus an in-depth “Pop the Cork” interview with Paul Storrie of
In Episode 29 of Whisky & Smoke News Network, host Chris Kumnick delivers the latest whisky, bourbon, Scotch, Irish whiskey, cigar, pipe, and pipe tobacco news, plus an in-depth “Pop the Cork” interview with Alistair Wal
In Episode 28 of Whisky & Smoke News Network, host Chris Kumnick brings you the latest whisky, bourbon, Scotch, cigar, pipe, and pipe tobacco news, plus an in-depth “Torch the Vitola” interview with Steve Saka, founder o
In Episode 27 of Whisky & Smoke News Network, host Chris Kumnick delivers the latest whisky, bourbon, cigar, pipe, and pipe tobacco news, plus an in-depth “Pop the Cork” interview with Nora Ganley-Roper and Adam Polonski
Discover one of America's most unique farm-to-glass bourbon distilleries! In this episode of Whisky & Smoke News Network, I review Doc Brown Farm & Distillers from Senoia, Georgia, and explore what makes their estate-gro
Join Chris as he reviews and tastes three bourbon samples from Starlight Distillery, including their 10-year vintage. Discover detailed tasting notes, packaging insights, and recommendations for bourbon enthusiasts.
In Episode 26 of Whisky & Smoke News Network, host Chris Kumnick delivers the latest whisky, bourbon, cigar, pipe, and pipe tobacco news, plus an in-depth “Pop the Cork” interview with Allisa Henley, Master Distiller at
In Episode 25 of Whisky & Smoke News Network, host Chris Kumnick delivers the latest whisky, bourbon, cigar, pipe, and tobacco news from around the world before sitting down with Christian Huber, 7th-generation distiller
Welcome to Episode 24 of Whisky & Smoke News Network! This week, host Chris Kumnick brings you the latest whisky, whiskey, bourbon, and premium cigar news from around the globe, including major releases from Frey Ranch,
In this episode of Whisky & Smoke News Network, host Chris Kumnick delivers a deep dive into the latest whisky, cigar, pipe, and pipe tobacco news, new releases, and industry events, highlighted by an exclusive “Torch th
In this engaging conversation, Chris Kumnick interviews Mitch Bichard, a prominent figure in the whiskey industry. They discuss Mitch's journey from being a brand ambassador to launching his own whiskey, Tourist More. Mi
Welcome to Episode 20 of the Whisky & Smoke News Network, your premier weekly source for the latest in whisky, cigars, and pipe tobacco. In this episode, host Chris Kumnick presents a special "Torch the Vitola" in-depth
Join host Chris Kumnick on the Whisky & Smoke News Network (Episode 19) for an essential weekly briefing on the whisky and premium cigar industry. This episode features an exclusive "Pop the Cork" interview with Gordon D
Join host Chris Kumnick on Whisky & Smoke News Network Episode 18 (April 12, 2026) for your weekly deep dive into the worlds of whisky, cigars, pipes, and pipe tobacco. In this packed episode, we deliver the latest whisk
Join host Chris Kumnick on Whisky & Smoke News Network Episode 17 (April 5, 2026) for your weekly deep dive into the latest whisky, cigar, pipe, and pipe tobacco news! In this jam-packed episode, we break down the massiv
In this episode 16 of Whisky & Smoke News Network (March 15, 2026), host Chris Kumnick delivers the latest whisky and cigar news, new releases, and upcoming events, plus an in-depth “Pop the Cork” interview with Rifino V
Welcome to Episode 15 of the Whisky & Smoke News Network, your premier weekly guide to the latest in whisky news, premium cigars, and pipe tobacco. Hosted by Chris Kumnick, this jam-packed episode features an exclusive "
Whisky & Smoke News Network Episode 14 (March 1, 2026) delivers a packed hour of whisky, cigar, pipe, and tobacco updates hosted by Chris Kumnick. This week's show features in-depth whisky and cigar industry news, includ
Episode 13 of Whisky & Smoke News Network, hosted by Chris Kumnick and released on February 22, 2026, delivers the latest whisky, premium cigar, and pipe tobacco news, new releases, upcoming events, and a remote intervie
Episode 12 of Whisky & Smoke News Network, hosted by Chris Kumnick and released on February 15, 2026, delivers the latest whisky, premium cigar, and pipe tobacco news, new releases, upcoming events, and an exclusive in-p
Luciano Meirelles
Constella Group
1 appearance on this show
David Garofalo
industry legend, owner · Two Guys Cigars, United Cigars & The Cigar Authority
1 appearance on this show
Bryan Smith
A Sage in the Liberal Arts Tradition · Hard Truth Distilling Company
1 appearance on this show
Mark Gillespie
Senior Program Manager · TMI Energy Solutions
1 appearance on this show
Michael Smith
CEO of the Greater Valdosta United Way / Lowndes County Commissioner · The Institute for Automotive Business Excellence
1 appearance on this show
Jay Roberts
CEO · The Prosper Group
1 appearance on this show
Alistair Walker
Alistair Walker Whisky Company
1 appearance on this show
Gordon Dallas
Ian Macleod Distillers
1 appearance on this show
Billy Walker
The GlenAllachie
1 appearance on this show
Rifino Valentine
Valentine Distilling Co.
1 appearance on this show
Tim Huels
The Whiskey Blendery
1 appearance on this show
Drew Newman
JC Newman Cigar Co
1 appearance on this show
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