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The very latest episodes of Simply Stogies media.

Episode 139: Hector Alfonso Sr of Espinosa Cigars

James and Nick welcome blender and Director of Factory Operations for Espinosa Cigars, Hector Alfonso Sr., to the show. The trio discuss the cigar industry at large: the differences in B&M’s, the internal politics...

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41 Clear the Air: A Simply Stogies Podcast After Show

Tim brings James and Nick back to the microphone to discuss the latest episode of Simply Stogies Podcast with special guest Daniel Marshall who as you know by now is the world’s #1 humidor...

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Episode 138: Daniel Marshall

James and Nick welcome the world’s #1 humidor maker, Daniel Marshall. Daniel tells us how he started making humidors, the trials and tribulations of getting started, and not letting anyone tell you “no” when...

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40 Clear the Air: A Simply Stogies Podcast After Show

Tim, James, and Nick are back for to talk about one of their favorite cigar guys behind his back! Luscious locks and hand modeling in the cigar industry can be a thing. Let me...

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Episode 137: Dan Thompson of Micallef Cigars

James and Nick welcome Dan Thompson, President of Micallef Cigars, back to the show. Dan talks about the new Micallef Red and the manufacturing and research & development that went into the Red and...

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The Latest Reviews

Cigar Review: Coffin Nails by Black Label Trading Co.

Earlier this year, Black Label Trading Co. announced a new core line to their portfolio; Coffin Nails. Coming in at the petite corona size, the Coffin Nails promised to deliver full flavor in a...

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Cigar Review: Tempura White Series by Cavalier Genève

I have always enjoyed the White Series from Cavalier Genève. It was one of he first cigars that I remember pairing with a coffee first thing in the morning. Smooth, flavorful, and a perfect...

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Cigar Review: Dragon Fire by Punch

Punch (non-Cuban), like so many other cigar manufacturers, have followed in the footsteps of Davidoff by releasing cigars to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year. The past few years Punch releases have followed the...

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Cigar Review: Year of the Dragon by Plasencia

The Chinese New Year  is one of the cigar industry’s way to incorporate an embrace Chinese history and their culture. The Chinese zodiac releases each year find a way to connect us; which makes...

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Cigar Lounge Review: Boll Weevil Fine Cigars in Enterprise, Alabama

Back at the end of July ’24, I found myself in LA (lower Alabama) for a launch party for the “Mean Jean” from Lure Cigars. That cigar launch just happened to be at Boll...

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