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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 44: United Cigars – Firecracker and a 1st Attempt House Blend
Join Tim in this latest episode of Simply Stogies Presents: Cigars & Coffee as he smokes the Firecracker from United Cigar Group and samples a little bit of his very own house blend coffee....
Cigars and Coffee Episode 43: Ashton Magnum and Mike Romeo Coffee
James returns to Habano Cigar Lounge in Davenport, Iowa for another Cigars & Coffee. James smokes and reviews the Ashton Magnum and pairs it with a cup of Mike Romeo coffee from Three Rivers...
Episode 73: The Cuban Sub-Series: The History of Cuba Part 1
This is the first of a new sub series of podcasts where myself and Nick Syris of LH Cigars will discuss all things Cuba. For Part 1, Nick and I discuss the beginnings of...
Cigars and Coffee Episode 42: Warfighter Tobacco 5.56 Garrison and Steeple Ridge Bourbon
Oh Crap! Tim went off the rails by substituting his coffee with a few pulls of bourbon. Oh yeah! It’s Lonely Oak Distilleries Steeple Ridge Bourbon Whiskey paired with a Warfighter Tobacco 5.56 Garrison...
Cigars and Coffee Episode 41: Alma del Campo and Dirty Dozen Coffee Company’s Engine 10 Blend
James smokes and reviews the Alma del Campo from Plasencia Cigars and the Engine 10 Blend from Dirty Dozen Coffee Company. James shares his thoughts, tasting notes, and rating while enjoying both of these...
The Latest Reviews
Cigar Review: Rojas Street Taco Toro
Master blender Noel Rojas has worked behind the scenes for much of his career in the cigar industry, from working on Cuban tobacco farms and studying blending and production techniques to collaborating with various...
English Oriental: Peter Stokkebye vs Sutliff
Armageddon and Deep Impact. The Adams Family and The Munsters. Gobots and Transformers. Cheeze Whiz and Easy Cheese. Sutliff English Oriental and Peter Stokkebye English Oriental Supreme. There are dozens of times competing companies...
Cuban Cigar Review: Por Larrañaga Galanes
On a hot, muggy Caribbean day in 1825, a Spanish immigrant stepped off a boat in the harbor of Havana, Cuba. After weeks of travel at sea, he had finally arrived in the very...
Cigar Review: Cosecha 149 by Plasencia
The Plasencia Cosecha 149 is a tribute to the family’s 149th crop of tobacco. I enjoy many of Plasencia’s lines, the Alma Fuerte is a cigar that a recommend to everyone. It is one...
Cigar Review: Cultura by Warped
In 2021 Warped produced the Chinchalla. The Chinchalla was their first cigar produced out of TABACALERA LA iSLA, located in the Dominican Republic. I really did enjoy the Chinchalla, so when I learned that...
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...
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...