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Cigar Review: My Father Le Bijou 1922 100 Años Corona Extra (2024)
The last release of the Le Bijou 1922 100 Años was in 2022 and it has been revived for a second time in 2024. Le Bijou 1922 was a...
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Cigar Review: OneOff Black
Released in June of this year (2024), the OneOff Black is the latest LE in the OneOff brand from Don Giolito and Illusione. I...
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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 Latest Simply Stogies Podcast Media
The very latest episodes of Simply Stogies media.
Episode 112: Catching Up with Pete Johnson
With James out and about, Nick shows off his interviewing chops by having a great conversation with his longtime friend Pete Johnson of Tatuaje Cigars. The trio discuss Pete’s start in the industry, the...
16 Clear The Air: A Simply Stogies After Show
Tim, James, and Nick are back again to talk about the latest Simply Stogies Podcast with special guest Vlada Stojanov of Bespoke Cigar Co. Unfortunately no one came to the table with any jokes,...
Episode 111: The Somm, Vlada Stojanov
Nick and James welcome the illustrious Vlada Stojanov to the show. Vlada is the owner and founder of Bespoke Distributing and the man behind the Somm cigar lines. He is also a certified sommelier....
15 Clear The Air: A Simply Stogies After Show
Tim brings James and Nick back to the mic in another episode of Clear The Air. This Episode is a behind the scenes thoughts and opinions session about the latest episode of Simply Stogies...
Episode 110: An Unfiltered Conversation with Brian Desind of Privada Cigar Club
James sits down via Zoom with Brian Desind of Privada Cigar Club. James and Brian discuss the cigar industry and Brian’s place in it. Topics include marketing, the FDA, Privada Cigar Club, the PCA,...
The Latest Reviews
Pipe Tobacco Review: Rattray’s Black Mallory
I don’t believe I’ve reviewed a Scottish Blend on Simply Stogies yet. Scottish blends don’t get much notice. Scottish blends aren’t even advertised as such. Are you a fan of Dunhill (now Peterson) 965...
Pipe Tobacco Review: McClelland Beacon
For the Holidays many of us treat ourselves to something a little special. A bottle saved for the occasion. Of course sweets, snacks, and several good meals. If you go pure Victorian, Christmas Oranges....
Cigar Review: 1502 Emerald Robusto by Global Premium Cigars
The 1502 Emerald cigar is part of Global Premium Cigar’s (from hereon referred to as GPC) blended selection of cigars. From what I’ve read, most of GPC’s cigars are primarily comprised of Nicaraguan tobacco....
Top 10 Cigars of 2023: Number 1 – Highclere Castle Senetjer from Foundation Cigars
Our #1 cigar of our Top 10 Cigars of 2023 is the Highclere Castle Senetjer by Foundation Cigars The Senetjer was commissioned to celebrate the 100yr anniversary of the discovery of King Tut’s tomb...
Top 10 Cigars of 2023: Number 2 – Y Panda Toro from Luciano Cigars
The runner up of our Top 10 Cigars of 2023 is the Y Panda from Luciano Cigars. Our number 2 cigar was blended by Luciano Meirelles and Linxu “Panda” Yan. They were rolled at...
43 Clear the Air: A Simply Stogies Podcast After Show
Tim, James, and Nick are back to continue the journey down the rabbit hole where the of “Relax and enjoy” still hold true. The three don’t spend too much...
Episode 140: Enrique Sanchez of 1502 Cigars
James and Nick welcome Enrique Sanchez of 1502 Cigars to the show. Enrique talks about how he got into the business and working with the Plasencia family on his...
42 Clear the Air: A Simply Stogies Podcast After Show
As usual, Tim gets all the facts wrong but luckily James and Nick are back to help set him straight as they discuss the latest episode of Simply Stogies...