“I’ve sat around the fire in countless circles, smoking cigars and sharing stories. Some of my favorite stories have always been rooted in the ancient biblical texts, and one night, I couldn’t help but think: what if there was a Holy Fire cigar? That idea sparked something truly special.

From that spark, the team at Storyteller Cigars—Charles and Grant—extended me a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to bring this concept to life. They gave me the chance to create a unique and bespoke cigar blend wrapped & packaged in that incredible narrative. We drew inspiration from the Hebrew word “Ashan,” which means “holy fire”—the same sacred fire that resided in the temple of God and that the prophet Isaiah once called upon in the Old Testament.

In essence, every Ashan Holy Fire cigar is a memory of that timeless story. And as we smoke them together, it makes the experience of sharing something with such a deep-rooted narrative that much more memorable and powerful.”

“We wanted something unique to share with guests and friends that would represent the Blurry Creatures brand in a memorable way. Being a cigar guy myself, custom cigars felt like the perfect blend of hospitality and personal touch—something people could enjoy while we discussed the strange and unexplained topics we cover on the podcast. It's a conversation starter that reflects the storytelling nature of our show and captures both the thoughtful, refined aspects and the wild mysteries of Blurry Creatures.

The final product exceeded our expectations. Storyteller took our branding and the personality of our show and created something that looked genuinely professional—not like a novelty item, but a premium cigar that happened to feature our custom design. The ring bands were crisp and well-executed, perfectly capturing what Blurry Creatures represents.

The response was electric. People were genuinely blown away that we had "our own cigar" and impressed by both the quality and custom touch. Several guests mentioned they'd never received a custom cigar before, and many kept them as keepsakes. It became a natural conversation piece that created memorable experiences. The cigars elevated our events and gatherings, giving them a special, premium feel.

Storyteller delivered on both quality and service. They understood exactly what we were trying to achieve and executed it flawlessly. For anyone looking to create something memorable and custom, premium cigars from Storyteller are an excellent choice. Their attention to detail and professional results make them worth recommending without hesitation."