I give you my shortened opinion on the Cigar Aficionado Top 25 of 2020 list, why I think it is not a true list of the top cigars of 2020, and why we do not have advertisers or sponsors for the show and website. I then give you my list of Top 10 short cigars…
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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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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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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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