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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Mike reviews the new brand on the scene – Stolen Throne Crook of the Crown. See if the boys from Virginia made a stogie that belongs in your humidor.
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I welcome SimplyStogies.com lead cigar reviewer, Mike Breig, back to the show. Before we dive into our reviews, we discuss Micallef Cigars shipping a cigar without a name and how that translates to their open letter released earlier this year. Mike and I then give our in-depth review of Stolen Throne’s Crook of the Crown…
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OVERVIEW ADDRESS:Â Â Â 9759 University Avenue Clive, IowaPHONE #:Â Â (515) 278-8701 HOURS:Â Â Monday – Thursday 10AM-8PMÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Friday & Saturday 10AM-9PMÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Sunday 12PM-6PM BOOZE AVAILABLE:Â Â NDRINKS AVAILABLE:Â Â Coffee, water, soda (water and soda are for sale)FOOD AVAILABLE:Â Â Snacks (for sale) SPECIFICS SMOKING…
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OVERVIEW ADDRESS:Â Â Â 432 E 4th St, Davneport, IowaPHONE #:Â Â (563) 888-5477 HOURS:Â Â Sunday – Thursday 11AM-12AMÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Friday & Saturday 11AM-12AM BOOZE AVAILABLE:Â Â NDRINKS AVAILABLE:Â Â Water & CoffeFOOD AVAILABLE:Â Â Milkshakes (coming soon!) SPECIFICS SMOKING LOUNGE:Â Â Y WALK-IN HUMIDOR:Â Â Y SPONSORED LOUNGE:Â Â N OUTDOOR SMOKING AREA:Â Â Y (coming soon!) MEMBERSHIPS…
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Recorded at Capital Cigar Lounge (5505 S 16th St Ste 100, Lincoln, NE 68512) I sat down with the owner, Tony Goins, and the owner of Cigarz Lounge (800 Q St #104, Lincoln, NE 68508), Â Stacy Williams. We also had Capital’s lead bartender Kelly, and their head humidor coach, Jeff. We discussed how both lounges…
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OVERVIEW VITOLA:Â Â Â ChurchillSIZE:Â Â 7″ x 47 ORIGIN:Â Â NicaraguaFACTORY:Â Â My Father Cigars S.A. WRAPPER:Â Â Ecuadorian Sancti Spiritus (pelo d’ oro & criollo)BINDER:Â Â Nicaraguan Double-Binder (specifics undisclosed)FILLER:Â Â Nicaraguan blend w. some Pelo de Oro STRENGTH:Â Â Mild SOURCE:Â Â Â Party Source ENVIRONMENT WHERE:Â Â Back Patio at Home WHEN:Â Â April 11, 2018 @ 10 PM DRINKS:Â Â Sam Adams Noble Pils WEATHER:Â Â High…
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OVERVIEW VITOLA:   Corona GordaSIZE:  5-5/8″ x 46 ORIGIN:  NicaraguaFACTORY:  Tabacos Valle de Jalapa S.A. WRAPPER:  Nicaraguan Corojo 99BINDER:  Nicaraguan Corojo 99FILLER:  Nicaraguan Corojo & Criollo from Estelli & Jalapa STRENGTH:  Medium SOURCE:   Jungle Jim’s ENVIRONMENT WHERE:  Three-Season Porch at Home WHEN:  January 12, 2017 @ 10 AM DRINKS:  Starbucks Dark Roast WEATHER:  Super windy morning but great temperature…
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