Cigar Reviews

Isabela Time-Traveler 2019 Limited Edition

February 1, 2020 Mike Brieg Cigar Reviews, Isabela 0 Comments

OVERVIEW VITOLA:   CoronaSIZE:   6-1/2″ x 42 ORIGIN:   NicaraguaFACTORY:   Small fabrica outside of Condega, Nicaragua WRAPPER:   Small-farm Ecuadorian Connecticut Desflorada; Aged Nicaraguan dark Prieto Habano; aged Nicaraguan maduo BINDER:   Aged sourced small-farm Nicaraguan medio tiempoFILLER:   Aged sourced small-farm Nicaraguan medio tiempo, unripe ligero and Corojo STRENGTH:   Full SOURCE:   Samples provided by Isabela Cigar Company ENVIRONMENT WHERE:   Three-season porch at…

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Episode 21: Isabela Time Traveler 2019 Review

February 1, 2020 James Giehm Simply Stogies Podcast 00:45:29 Comments Off on Episode 21: Isabela Time Traveler 2019 Review

I announce the first Patreon exclusive content from Simply Stogies Podcast called, Tales from the Lounge, is now available for Patreon supporters! To become a Patron of Simply Stogies Podcast please go to https://www.patreon.com/simplystogies and sign up to get instant access to this new bonus content! I welcome simplystogies.com Content Director and Lead Reviewer, Mike Breig, to…

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ProjectCarbon – “Grand Panda” Travel Case

January 14, 2020 Wonho Frank Lee Humidors, Product Reviews Comments Off on ProjectCarbon – “Grand Panda” Travel Case

In a sea of many cigar travel case, ProjectCarbon stands out with their design and style. Find out if this is the right travel case for you, even with their not-so-cheap price point.

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Colibri Julius Double Soft Flame Lighter

January 5, 2020 Timothy Allen Lighters, Product Reviews Comments Off on Colibri Julius Double Soft Flame Lighter

A soft flame lighter is not a very popular option for lighting your cigar of choice but Colibri has given us the Julius Double Soft Flame Lighter in an attempt to change our minds. How will it stack up? Should you add this to your collection? Tim gives us the nitty-gritty in this review.

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Fable Fourth Prime

January 3, 2020 Mike Brieg Cigar Reviews, Fable 0 Comments

OVERVIEW VITOLA:   “Doc” (Petite Robusto Box-Press)SIZE:   4-1/2″ x 52 ORIGIN:   NicaraguaFACTORY:   Fabrica de Tabacos NicaSueno S.A. WRAPPER:   Pennsylvania BroadleafBINDER:   Ecuadorian Habano LigeroFILLER:   Dominican & Nicaraguan  STRENGTH:   Medium SOURCE:   Serious CIgars ENVIRONMENT WHERE:   Three-Season Porch at Home WHEN:   February 14, 2017 @ 11 PM DRINKS:   Killed a bottle of Hirsch Reserve Selected Bourbon WEATHER:   Mid-40s – cool and crisp…

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Ezra Zion (Pre)Eminence

January 3, 2020 Mike Brieg Cigar Reviews, Ezra Zion 0 Comments

OVERVIEW VITOLA:   Box-Pressed Churchill SIZE:   7″ x 46 (estimate – actual size undisclosed) ORIGIN:   Undisclosed FACTORY:   Undisclosed WRAPPER:   Mexican San Andres BINDER:   Undisclosed FILLER:   Undisclosed STRENGTH:   Medium SOURCE: Ezra Zion Website ENVIRONMENT WHERE: Three-Season Porch at Home WHEN: July 14, 2017 @ 10 AM DRINKS: Coffee – French-pressed & black WEATHER: Gorgeous summer day WHAT’S ON:…

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Ezra Zion Live Free or Die

January 2, 2020 Mike Brieg Cigar Reviews, Ezra Zion 0 Comments

OVERVIEW VITOLA:   Box-Pressed Prensado SIZE:   6″ x 52 ORIGIN:   Nicaragua FACTORY:   Undisclosed WRAPPER:   Habano BINDER:   Vintage Nicaraguan FILLER:   Vintage Nicaraguan STRENGTH:   Full SOURCE: Purchased on Secondary Market ENVIRONMENT WHERE: Three-Season Porch at Home WHEN: July 27, 2017 at 1 PM DRINKS: Coffee – black WEATHER: Low 80s – little humid but nice WHAT’S ON: WGR 550…

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Ezra Zion Chocolate Porter

December 30, 2019 Mike Brieg Cigar Reviews, Ezra Zion 0 Comments

OVERVIEW VITOLA:   Box-Pressed Robusto SIZE:   5″ x ~50 (size undisclosed officially( ORIGIN:   Undisclosed FACTORY:   Undisclosed WRAPPER:   Vintage Mexican San Andres  BINDER:   Undisclosed FILLER:   Undisclosed STRENGTH:   Medium SOURCE: Purchase from Secondary Market ENVIRONMENT WHERE: Jungle Jim’s – Paradise Pavilion WHEN: July 6 2017 around 6 PM DRINKS: Streetside Cafe con Leche American Stout WEATHER: Mid 70s –…

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Ezra Zion Honor Series: Ronald Reagan 40th

December 23, 2019 Mike Brieg Cigar Reviews, Ezra Zion 0 Comments

OVERVIEW VITOLA:   Box-Pressed Toro SIZE:   6″ x 52 ORIGIN:   Nicaragua FACTORY:  MATASA WRAPPER:   Nicaraguan Sun-Grown Habano – 2006 Vintage (Cuban Seed) BINDER:   Nicaraguan – 2006 Vintage (Cuban Seed) FILLER:   Nicaraguan Seco, Ligero & Viso – 2007 Vintage (Cuban Seed) STRENGTH:   Medium SOURCE: Cigar Federation ENVIRONMENT WHERE: Patio at Home WHEN: July 07, 2017 at 11 AM…

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Ezra Zion Burnt Ends

November 23, 2019 Mike Brieg Cigar Reviews, Ezra Zion 0 Comments

OVERVIEW VITOLA:   Box-Pressed Toro SIZE:   6″ x 52 ORIGIN:   Undisclosed FACTORY:   Undisclosed WRAPPER:   Cured Corojo BINDER:   Undisclosed FILLER:   Undisclosed STRENGTH:   Medium SOURCE: Ezra Zion website via “Dad’s Dig Ezra” Sampler ENVIRONMENT WHERE: Patio – around the firepit WHEN: July 4, 2017 @ 9 PM DRINKS: New Belgium Fat Tire Belgian-Style Ale WEATHER: Perfect summer night WHAT’S…

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