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Episode 64: A Conversation with Andy Sweis of Cedar Room Fine Cigars & Lounge
I am joined via Zoom by Andy Sweis, owner of Cedar Room Fine Cigars & Lounge in Scottsdale, AZ. We talk about how he got into the cigar industry and how it is a...
Cigars and Coffee Episode 28: Joya de Nicaragua Antaño CT and Jintotega Isabelia
James fights the elements and the crickets to review the Joya De Nicaragua Antaño CT and Nicaragua Jintotega Isabelia blend from Janus Coffee Roasters. The JDN Antaño CT is rich medium to medium-full cigar...
Cigars and Coffee Episode 27: Casdagli Daughters of the Wind Robusto and Scooter’s Americano
Tim reviews the Americano from Casdagli Daughters of the Wind Robusto (Pony) and Scooter’s Americano coffee. The Casdagli “Pony” is a smooth cigar that Tim sings the praises of, while the Americano from Scooter’s...
Episode 63: Smoking with the Evil 3mpire Cigar 5ociety
I sit down with Joe from Evil 3mpire Cigar 5ociety at Prime Cigars in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Joe and I have a great conversation that covers a wide array of topics. We get to know...
Cigars and Coffee Episode 26: Zino Nicaragua and Volado Blend by Janus Coffee Roasters
James visits Habano Cigars in Davenport, Iowa to review the Zino Nicaragua Robusto and the Volado Blend from Janus Coffee Roasters. The Zino Nicaragua is a medium to medium+ cigar with notes of cream,...
The Latest Reviews
Is Captain Black Worth Smoking?
If you read a spirits blog you are unlikely to find a review of Jack Daniels. If you read over beer reviews you will find sparse opinions on likes of Budweiser and Coors Light....
Cigar Review: Herrera Estelà Drew Estate Lounge Edition
Drew Estate puts out some great cigars in my opinion and I have had quite a few from the Herrera line. Willy Herrera is the Master Blender for Drew Estate and he has been...
Cigar Lounge Review: Grand Cathedral Cigars in Tampa, Florida
Located near the “cigar capital of the world,” Ybor City, Grand Cathedral Cigars opened in May of 2021. Owner Angela Yue renovated an old church into a beautiful cigar lounge complete with member only...
Cigar Review: Foundation Cigar’s Olmec Claro Toro
Every year, and the day before the Rocky Mountain Cigar Fest, Nick Melillo holds a Foundation event at a cigar lounge in the Denver, CO area. This year, it was at The Smoking Cave...
Cigar Review Rethink: Micallef A
Micallef, there is a lot to unpack with this brand. Full disclosure, I like the Micallef / Gomez Sanchez Family cigars, every one I have smoked I have enjoyed. I have had the chance...

Episode 166: Brian Desind of Privada Cigar Club
Episode 165: Cigar Media in Crisis?
64 Clear the Air: A Simply Stogies Podcast After Show