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01 Clear The Air: A Simply Stogies After Show

February 5, 2023 Timothy Allen Comments Off

Tim and James discuss what the new after show is, before jumping into the new lounge and studio. The duo also discuss Simply Stogies Podcast Episode 96: Island Jim.

Cigar Review: Cavalry Edition As de Oro by Casa 1910

February 3, 2023 James Giehm 0 Comments

Passion. This word describes the very best the cigar industry has to offer. Passion for the leaf. Passion for family. Passion for country. Casa 1910 is no different. A newcomer to the industry, Casa 1910 is passionate about more than just making cigars, they are passionate about making Mexican cigars. That passion is evident in…

Episode 96: Island Jim

February 1, 2023 James Giehm 0059:18 1 Comment

James and Nick welcome Island Jim to the first video show. Jim talks about how he got started in the business and his humble beginnings. We ask him about the industry, boutique cigars, and much more! You can now WATCH Simply Stogies Podcast on YouTube or Rumble!

Cigar Review: Molotov by Dissident Cigars

January 27, 2023 James Giehm 0 Comments

Dissident Cigars was not a brand that was ever on my radar. It wasn’t a brand that I saw in a lot of shops. From everything that I had heard, Dissident did not have the best relationship with retailers…until December of 2021 when Josh and Cynn Coburn announced that they had purchased Dissident Cigars. I…

Cigar Review: Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2022 by Crowned Heads

January 6, 2023 Ryan Nehus 0 Comments

As another year passes, the cigar community is treated to yet another limited edition cigar from Crowned Heads. The first cigar I had from the series was in 2018 and since then it has generated cult following among fans. While there are some good regular production choices, the limited edition lines always seem to outshine…

Episode 95: Cigar Aficionado’s Top 25 & Cigar Media

January 1, 2023 James Giehm 01:11:09 0 Comments

Nick and James tackle Cigar Aficionado’s Top 25 of 2022. Is it pay to play? Was choosing a Cuban cigar a slap in the face to the non-Cuban (New World) cigar industry? Is it fair to keep out “boutique” cigar brands from their review process? Does James just like to rant? We give our opinions…

Cigar Review: Highclere Castle Senetjer by Foundation Cigars

December 23, 2022 Randy Carmichael 0 Comments

“At last we have made wonderful discovery in Valley; a magnificent tomb with seals intact; re-covered same for your arrival; congratulations,” read the telegram from Howard Carter to his patron, the 5th Earl of Carnarvon. Thus, the world changed in 1922. After never fully recovering from injuries sustained in a car accident in 1903, Lord…

Episode 94: Top 5 Cigars of 2022 and a Look Back

December 15, 2022 James Giehm 00:31:57 0 Comments

I give you a look back at 2022 and share my Top 5 Cigars of 2022. YouTube Rumble Janus Coffee Roasters

Drew Estate Liga Privada No. 9 Cigar Review

December 9, 2022 Ryan Nehus 0 Comments

I remember when I first smoked the Liga Privada No. 9 years ago. My local lounge said there were some production problems and they would not be getting any in for quite some time. I waited for a couple months and then I finally was able to grab one. Smoking this cigar for the first…

Cigar Review: Red Meat Lovers 2022 Beef Stick by Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust

December 2, 2022 Randy Carmichael 0 Comments

For those that do not know, the “Read Meat Lovers Club” was birthed at Tulane University as a response to the wholly un-American Club S.A.V.E., Students Advocating Vegetarian Eating. Soon Mr. Evan Darnell, or the Secretary of Steak, “SoS,” was holding monthly meetings, and the club had reached 300 red meat-loving red-blooded members. Post-graduation, the…