PCA 2025 Coverage: Epic/Nat Cicco
James drops by the Zander-Greg booth to speak with Alex. Alex talks about the new A Bronx Tale Sonny, and the Epic and Nat Cicco lines. View on YouTube: https://youtu.be/g8akOA_DiqI
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PCA 2022: Epic Cigars & Zander-Greg
We stop by the Epic Cigars, Nat Cicco, and Zander-Greg booth at the PCA 2022 Trade Show. Dean Parsons of Epic and Alexander from Zander-Greg let us know what they have going on at the trade show and some of their new offerings.
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Episode 61: An Epic Conversation with Dean Parsons of Epic Cigars
I sit down with Dean Parsons of Epic Cigars at the 2021 PCA Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dean and I discuss how his journey from Canadian hockey player, to police officer, to real estate development, to finally finding his passion and starting Epic Cigars. Dean opens up about the industry and the amount…
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Top 10 Boutique Cigar Companies You Must Try
What is a boutique cigar? That question has been asked by aficionados and enthusiasts for years causing much debate within the community. Definitions of what makes a cigar brand boutique include: Brands who do not own their own factory, brands who only produce lines in small batches, and even cigars manufactured in a small factory….
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Cigar Review: Epic Maduro Robusto Is a Full-Bodied, But Nuanced Smoke
Anytime I see a wrapper this dark on a cigar, I immediately think twice. Will it be a pepper bomb? Will it be too spicy? The Brazilian Arapiraca wrapper on the Epic Maduro is dark and toothy, but don’t be scared away! While the Maduro may be on the full end of the spectrum, it…
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Epic Cigars Project E San Andres Gran Ola
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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Episode 35: Project E Gran Ola Review
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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