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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 and Coffee Episode 48: Drew Estate MUWAT Nightcrawler and Peru Norte Org. SHB EP
Tim takes a trip in the wayback machine to a cigar that he learned about very early on in his cigar Journey, The Drew Estate MUWAT. This particular one has some age on it....
Cigars and Coffee Episode 47: The McFly and Janus Coffee Roasters Dark Roast
James returns to Habano Cigar Lounge in Davenport, Iowa to smoke and review the Oscar Valladares McFly and drink Janus Coffee Roaster’s Dark Roast. You can now sign up for a Coffee of the...
Episode 75: The Cuban Sub-Series: The History of Cuba Pt. 2
This episode is a continuation of Episode 73, where Nick Syris (owner of LH Cigars and Cuban cigar expert) continue our discussion of the history of Cuba. We begin with the infamous Fidel Castro...
Cigars and Coffee Episode 46: Crowned Heads Mil Dias Magicos EL 2021 and Caribou Hot Turtle Mocha with Milk Chocolate
Join Tim as he fanboys over another cigar from Crowned Heads, the Mil Dias Magicos Edicion Limitada 2021 and Caribou “Hot Turtle Mocha w/ Milk Chocolate”. Tim also tests out new equipment as he gets...
Cigars and Coffee Episode 45: Davidoff Year of the Tiger & Snake Eater Coffee
James returns to Habano Cigar Lounge in Davenport, Iowa to smoke and review the Davidoff Year of the Tiger and Three Rivers Coffee Company’s Snake Eater roast. The Davidoff year of the Tiger features...
The Latest Reviews
Boswell Aromatics: Berry Cobbler, Raspberry Cream, and Dan’s Blend
Flavor and nicotine. Or nicotine and flavor. Those are the reasons we smoke pipe tobacco and cigars. It may seem obvious but it’s important to every once in awhile focus on what we are...
Cigar Review: Louis the Last from Caldwell Cigars
Released in 2022 Caldwell’s Crafted and Curated series acts as a creative outlet for Robert Caldwell, offering unique blending and sizing experimentation to discerning connoisseurs. Some crafted and Curated cigars tweak existing Caldwell blends...
Cigar Review: Phantom Queen L.E. from Stolen Throne
Stolen Throne has always been one of my favorite manufacturers. Lee, JR, and crew are all “cigar guys.” They’re steeped in the culture. They are active in online communities and have always been gracious...
Samuel Gawith Best Brown Flake
In 1865 the longstanding pipe tobacco company of Kendal, UK, split into two, Gawith and Hoggarth, and Samuel Gawith. These companies developed their own style and specialties over the decades. G&H, as it’s often...
Cigar Review: Luciano “The Dreamer” Hermoso No. 4
I was lucky enough to spend some time with Luciano Meirelles, co-founder and CEO of Luciano Cigars, while at the My Old Kentucky Herf. As luck would have it, it was just a couple...
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...