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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 could go through the history...
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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,...
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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...
The Latest Simply Stogies Podcast Media
The very latest episodes of Simply Stogies media.
Cigars & Coffee Episode 60: Trilogy Native Cameroon & Ethiopia Longberry
James returns to Habano Cigar Lounge in Davenport, Iowa and smokes an Alec Bradley Trilogy Native Cameroon and drinks Ethiopia Longberry from FatAsh Cigar Lounge in Ashland, Kentucky. His scores may surprise you. You...
Episode 83: On a Zoom with John Laurendi of Peter James
I sit down, via Zoom with Peter James founder, John Laurendi. John and I discuss how he got into his cigars, and John shares with us his very first cigar experience. John tells us...
Cigars and Coffee Episode 59: Crowned Heads Jericho OBS and Janus Nicaraguan Bourbon Barrel Aged
Tim smokes a Crowned Heads Jericho OBS with Janus Coffee Roasters Nicaraguan Bourbon Barrel Aged Coffee. Get 15% off your order of cigars and cigar accessories at www.oxfordcigarcompany.com by using the coupon code “simplystogies”...
Cigars & Coffee Episode 58: La Carême Belicosos Finos 2022 LE & Cyclops Blend Coffee
James returns to Habano Cigar Lounge in Davenport, Iowa and smokes the new Le Carême Belicosos Finos 2022 LE from Crowned Heads and drinks the Cyclops blend from Janus Coffee Roasters.
Episode 82: The Cuban Sub-Series: The Innovators of Cuban Cigars
I am joined by Nick Syris, owner of LH Cigars, my co-host for our Cuban Sub-Series. We discuss the latest news from Cuba: The explosion near Hotel Saratoga in Cuba, the Biden Administrations change...
The Latest Reviews
PCA Trade Show 2023: An Interview with 1502 Cigars
Nick stops by the 1502 Cigars booth and reconnects with his friend Enrique Sanchez. Enrique walks us through the core lines of 1502, their 10yr Anniversario, and even 1502’s “dog walkers.” Relax and enjoy!
PCA Trade Show 2023: Jonas of Blackbird Cigars
Our Smokin’ Hobbit, Bruce, talks with Jonas Santana of Blackbird Cigars. Jonas shares that they missed last year’s trade show because they were opening a factoring. He walks us through their new release, The...
PCA Trade Show 2023: BAMF Cigars
Nick gets the opportunity to catch up to Ismael Olivan of BAMF Cigars. Ish gives us a brief history of the company and we get a peak at some of their products.
PCA Trade Show 2023: James Brown of BLTC & BWS
Bruce steps into the Oveja Negra brands booth and speaks with James Brown of Black Works Studios and Black Label Trading Co. James runs down the new sizes coming out for your favorite BLTC...
PCA Trade Show 2023: Cigar in the Bottle
Nick talks with Johnny from Cigar in the Bottle at this year’s PCA Trade Show. Nick and Johnny reconnect and Johnny walks us through Cigar in a Bottle.
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...