CAO Cigars

Episode 90: A Conversation with Rick and Sara Rodriguez of West Tampa Tobacco Co.

This episode, I am joined by the father and daughter team of Rick and Sara Rodgriguez of West Tampa Tobacco Co. The three of us discuss how Rick started his cigar journey, and who taught him to blend and run a cigar company. We talk about their vision for the West Tampa Tobacco Co. and…

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Cigars and Coffee Episode 38: CAO Brazil and Burman Peru FTO

That’s right! An episode of Simply Stogies Presents: Cigars & Coffee drops on Christmas Day! Join Tim as he enjoys a classic cigar, the CAO Brazil GOL! and some freshly roasted Peru FTO Lima from Burman Coffee Traders all while wearing the most hideous holiday sweater ever. The Scaly cap is still cool and makes…

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Cigars and Coffee Episode 25: CAO America Potomac and Cafe Bustelo

Tim kicks off our new weekly Cigars & Coffee format where we focus on the reviewing the cigar and the coffee we’re drinking. The inaugural episode in this format sees Tim reviewing the CAO America Potomac and Cafe Bustelo. Tim walks you through his CAO America cigar experience and drinks some Cafe Bustelo. If you…

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