OVERVIEW VITOLA:Â Â Â ToroSIZE:Â Â 6-1/4″ x 54 ORIGIN:Â Â Dominican RepublicFACTORY:Â Â Charles Fairmorn WRAPPER:Â Â Mexican San AndresBINDER:Â Â Indonesian SumatraFILLER:Â Â Dominican Republic and Nicuaraguan STRENGTH:Â Â Medium – Full SOURCE:Â Â Received Sample from Epic Cigars ENVIRONMENT WHERE:Â Â My deck WHEN:Â Â July 12, 2020 DRINKS:Â Â Iced Tea WEATHER:Â Â Perfect warm Summer night – low 80’s with 65% humidity WHAT’S ON:Â Â Sounds…
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I give you my review of the Epic Cigars limited edition Project E Gran Ola. You can follow along with my review here. I also go over our new Statement of Ethics and why it’s important to our staff and to our fans. You can get your own Simply Stogies Podcast SWAG here!
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OVERVIEW VITOLA:Â Â CubaSIZE:Â Â 5.6″ x 46 ORIGIN:Â Â CubaFACTORY/BOX CODE:Â Â DEC 19 WRAPPER:Â Â Cuba (Vuelta AbajoBINDER:Â Â Cuba (Vuelta Abajo)FILLER:Â Â Cuba (Vuelta Abajo) STRENGTH:Â Â Medium SOURCE:Â Generous gift from a friend at simplystogies.club ENVIRONMENT WHERE:Â Â Open patio in my backyard WHEN:Â Â July 6, 2020 @ 8:30 AM DRINKS:Â Â Black coffee WEATHER:Â Â Beautiful summer morning;low-80s in the shade, light…
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This week, I quickly gives my thoughts on the PCA cancelling the 2020 trade show and how this presents the PCA with a unique opportunity for change; change for themselves, and change for the industry. I then jumps into my review of the Cigar Scanner Application and the Cigar Scanner WiFi Hygrometer and Thermometer. I…
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OVERVIEW PRODUCT MANUFACTURER     Cigar Scanner WiFi Hygrometer and Thermometer Cigar Scanner PRODUCT PRODUCT TYPEORIGINALLY RELEASED STILL IN PRODUCTION CLAIM/GIMMICK BREAKDOWN Wireless Hygrometer and Thermometer2017 Yes o Ability to monitor your humidor condition anytime, anywhere.o Notify you of changes to temperature and humidity levels inside your humidor.o Track the history of humidity and…
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OVERVIEW PRODUCT MANUFACTURER     Cigar Scanner The Cigar Lab Co.  PRODUCT PRODUCT TYPEORIGINALLY RELEASED STILL IN PRODUCTION CLAIM/GIMMICK BREAKDOWN Cigar Inventory Application2015 Yes o  Scan your cigar and learn about ito Track your cigars/Virtual Humidoro  Find local B&Mso  Cigar ring gauge toolo  Share your reviews and experience with otherso Control your humidor’s conditions Anywhere, Anytime RESEARCH…
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OVERVIEW VITOLA:   LanceroSIZE:  7-1/2″ x 39 ORIGIN:  Costa RicaFACTORY:  Tobacos de la Cordillera WRAPPER:  Costa Rican ClaroBINDER:  Costa Rican Puriscal & NicaraguanFILLER:  Dominican Oscuro Ligero & Peruvian STRENGTH:  Medium SOURCE:   Small Batch Cigar ENVIRONMENT WHERE:  My deck WHEN:  April 25, 2020 @ 11am DRINKS:  Ice Mountain WEATHER:  Low 60’s – a sunny Spring day WHAT’S ON:  Smoking…
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Before I dive into my review of the Cremello, I discuss what reviews look like across the industry. While they’re not standardized, there is room for differing viewpoints and tastes that are diverse and subjective. SimplyStogies.com is still looking for at least two staff writers. If you like reviewing cigars and can do a better…
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OVERVIEW VITOLA:Â Â Â Gran ToroSIZE:Â Â 6-3/4″ x 54 ORIGIN:Â Â NicaraguaFACTORY:Â Â Micallef Cigars S.A. WRAPPER:Â Â Nicaraguan MaduroBINDER:Â Â SumatraFILLER:Â Â Nicaraguan and Dominican STRENGTH:Â Â Medium SOURCE:Â Â Â Micallef Cigars ENVIRONMENT WHERE:Â Â Deck at home WHEN:Â Â April 7, 2020 @ 1:00pm DRINKS:Â Â Ice Mountain bottled water WEATHER:Â Â Mid 70’s – warm and mostly sunny WHAT’S ON:Â Â Metallica Mix PRODUCTION RELEASE TYPEÂ Â Regular Production with…
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I discuss the impact to local B&Ms and ask you, the listener, to support local whenever you can. The impact of COVID-19 is being felt everywhere, and I like to order online as much as the next guy; however, if you can, I implore you to check with your local B&Ms and see if they’re…
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