Cigar Smoker

Episode 3: The Cigar Rights of America

James welcomes the executive director of the Cigar Rights of America, Glynn Loope, and one of the CRA Ambassadors for the state of Iowa, Timothy Allen, to Simply Stogies. They discuss what the Cigar Rights of America does, how the FDA is trying to regulate the premium cigar industry, how the CRA is pushing back…

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Episode 1: The Journey

For the inaugural episode of Simply Stogies, James takes you along on how his journey through the world of cigar smoking. He recalls his decision to begin cigar smoking, the first few cigars he tried, and how his collection has grown. James has something for both new cigar smokers and veteran aficionados for his very…

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Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Muestra de Saka Nacatamale

OVERVIEW VITOLA:   Nacatamale (grand corona) SIZE:   6″ x 48 ORIGIN:   Nicaragua FACTORY:   Fabrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua S.A. WRAPPER:   Ecuadorian Habano BINDER:   Nicaraguan (Jalapa) FILLER:   Nicaraguan (Jalapa) STRENGTH:   Medium SOURCE: Small Batch Cigar ENVIRONMENT WHERE: Three-Season Porch at Home WHEN: January 20, 2018 @ 10 PM DRINKS: Alibi Ale Works Contradiction WEATHER: Warm January night…

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Ezra Zion The Raven

OVERVIEW VITOLA:   Lancero SIZE:   7″ x 38 ORIGIN:   Nicaragua FACTORY:   Oveja Negra (BLK WKS factory) WRAPPER:   Vintage Mexican San Andres BINDER:   Undisclosed FILLER:   Undisclosed STRENGTH:   Medium SOURCE: Purchase on r/cigarmarket ENVIRONMENT WHERE: Three-Season Porch at Home WHEN: July 07, 2017 @ 2:30 PM DRINKS: Finishing up French-pressed Cuban coffee from Cafe El Escorial & Sprecher Root Beer WEATHER:…

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Ezra Zion Fried Chicken Xtra Crispy

OVERVIEW VITOLA:   Robusto Gordo SIZE:   5″ x 54  (unconfirmed) ORIGIN:   Nicaragua FACTORY:   Undisclosed WRAPPER:   Nicaraguan Corojo Rosado BINDER:   Nicaraguan FILLER:   Nicaraguan STRENGTH:   Mild – Medium SOURCE: Ezra Zion’s website ENVIRONMENT WHERE: Three-Season Porch at Home WHEN: July 5, 2017 at 9 PM DRINKS: Virgil’s Root Beer WEATHER: Humidity finally broke – low 70s with a cool…

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Ezra Zion All My Exes Lancero

OVERVIEW VITOLA:   Lancero SIZE:   7″ x 42 ORIGIN:   Nicaragua FACTORY:   Tabacalera Aromas de Jalapa WRAPPER:   Ecuadorian Habano BINDER:   Nicaraguan FILLER:   Nicaraguan Corojo & Criollo STRENGTH:   Medium SOURCE: Cigars At Your Price ENVIRONMENT WHERE: Three-Season Porch at Home WHEN: July 01, 2017 at 11 PM DRINKS: Templeton Rye – 4 year WEATHER: Low 80s – light rain…

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Ezra Zion Naughty Bits

OVERVIEW VITOLA:   Short Lancero SIZE:   5″ x 44 ORIGIN:   Nicaragua FACTORY:   Ezra Zion HQ (?) WRAPPER:   Corojo 99 BINDER:   Undisclosed FILLER:   Undisclosed STRENGTH:   Medium SOURCE: Trade w/ u/BigJohnAustin (back when r/cigars allowed fun) ENVIRONMENT WHERE: Three-Season Porch at Home WHEN: June 30, 2017 at Midnight DRINKS: Tap Water WEATHER: Rainy summer night; mid-70s WHAT’S ON: Listening…

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Ezra Zion Brass Knuckles

OVERVIEW VITOLA:   Short Toro   ORIGIN:   Nicaragua FACTORY:   Undisclosed WRAPPER:   Corojo 99 BINDER:   Undisclosed FILLER:   Nicaraguan Medio Tiempo & Esteli/Jalapa Ligero STRENGTH:   Medium SOURCE: Ezra Zion website ENVIRONMENT WHERE: Patio at Home WHEN: June 27, 2017 around noon DRINKS: Starbucks Cold Brew WEATHER: Great summer day – 70 degrees & no rain in sight WHAT’S ON:…

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Ezra Zion Punkin’ Pie

OVERVIEW VITOLA:   Short Toro SIZE:   5-3/4″ x 52 (unconfirmed) ORIGIN:   Nicaragua FACTORY:   New Order of the Ages (NOA) – Esteli, Nicaragua WRAPPER:   Nicaraguan Habano BINDER:   Undisclosed FILLER:   Undisclosed STRENGTH:   Full SOURCE: Fellow BOTL Nick L. ENVIRONMENT WHERE: Three-Season Porch at Home WHEN: June 19, 2017 at 10 PM DRINKS: Sam Adams Lager WEATHER: Cool summer night…

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Ezra Zion Green Army Men

OVERVIEW VITOLA:   Corona Gordo or skinny Toro (according to Kyle of E.Z.) SIZE:   5-1/2″ x 48 (ish – official size unconfirmed) ORIGIN:   Nicaragua FACTORY:   Undisclosed WRAPPER:   Vintage Nicaraguan Criollo BINDER:   Undisclosed FILLER:   Nicaraguan Jalapa & Ometepe STRENGTH:   Medium SOURCE: Ezra Zion website ENVIRONMENT WHERE: Three-Season Porch at Home WHEN: June 19, 2017 at 10 PM…

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