The Kafie Chronicles

by Dr. Gaby Kafie

The Kafie Chronicles with Dr. Gaby Kafie explores the people, places, traditions, and stories behind tobacco, coffee, business, culture, and craftsmanship.

From the tobacco fields and cigar factories of the New World to the ancient traditions, trade routes, and cultures of the Old World, each episode is a conversation about history, entrepreneurship, family, quality, and the pursuit of excellence.

Hosted by Dr. Gaby Kafie, founder of Kafie 1901, the podcast brings together cigar makers, coffee producers, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, craftsmen, historians, and fascinating people from around the world.

Tobacco. Coffee. Culture. People.

The Kafie Chronicles is intended for an adult audience. Tobacco-related discussions are intended for adults 21 years of age or older. This program does not encourage or promote tobacco use by minors.

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

The Boutique Cigar Association of America (BCA) proudly announces the launch of its first-ever BCA Sampler Subscription, available now at BoutiqueSmok...

32m

•Oct 31, 2025

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

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 Fre...

1h 45m

•Oct 22, 2025

Think $10K Starts a Cigar Brand? Think Again

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 comp...

1h 30m

•Apr 30, 2025

Defining Boutique: Past, Present, and the Road Ahead

Tonight’s episode of Protecting the Legacy brings together the founding voices of the Boutique Cigar Association — Dr. Gaby Kafie, Armen Caprielian, R...

1h 32m

•Apr 23, 2025

Red Toe Nail Polish

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 r...

1h 01m

•Apr 9, 2025

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

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, Har...

1h 27m

•Apr 2, 2025