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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...

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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,...

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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....

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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....

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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....

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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...

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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...

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