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Stolen Throne Crook of the Crown

March 8, 2020 Mike Brieg Comments Off

Mike reviews the new brand on the scene – Stolen Throne Crook of the Crown. See if the boys from Virginia made a stogie that belongs in your humidor.

Episode 25: REVIEW: Stolen Throne’s Crook of the Crown Robusto

March 8, 2020 James Giehm 00:42:11 Comments Off

I welcome SimplyStogies.com lead cigar reviewer, Mike Breig, back to the show. Before we dive into our reviews, we discuss Micallef Cigars shipping a cigar without a name and how that translates to their open letter released earlier this year. Mike and I then give our in-depth review of Stolen Throne’s Crook of the Crown…

Alec Bradley Bradley Cigar Co. Announces the Pre-Sale of New LE Black Market Esteli Diamond

March 7, 2020 James Giehm Comments Off

Alec Bradley Announces Pre-Sale of New LE Black Market Esteli Diamond Today, Alec Bradley Cigar Co. announced the world wide pre-sale of the limited edition Black Market Esteli Diamond. This LE will be in their proprietary “Diamond” shape. The Black Market Esteli Diamond will be a 6 1/4 x 54 and will come 16 count…

David’s Fine Tobaccos

March 7, 2020 James Giehm 1 Comment

OVERVIEW ADDRESS: 9759 University Avenue Clive, IowaPHONE #: (515) 278-8701 HOURS: Monday – Thursday 10AM-8PM Friday & Saturday 10AM-9PM Sunday 12PM-6PM BOOZE AVAILABLE: NDRINKS AVAILABLE: Coffee, water, soda (water and soda are for sale)FOOD AVAILABLE: Snacks (for sale) SPECIFICS SMOKING…

Micallef Cigars Releases a New Maduro “To Be Named” by Their Ambassadors

March 2, 2020 James Giehm Comments Off

Micallef Cigars Ships a “To Be Named” Maduro This week, Micallef Cigars will be shipping a new Maduro to retailers…but without an official name. Al Micallef, founder of Micallef Cigars, stated in a press release, “Our first cigar of 2020 celebrates the one-year anniversary of the Micallef Ambassador program. We are counting on our friends…

Episode 24: Chatting with Lee Marsh of Stolen Throne Cigars

March 1, 2020 James Giehm 01:00:28 1 Comment

I had the opportunity to spend some time chatting with Lee Marsh of Stolen Throne Cigars. We talked about how Stolen Throne came to be and where the name “Stolen Throne” came from. Lee gives a unique perspective of the industry, its internal politics, and what it’s like navigating them. We also discuss Crook of…

Episode 23: Habano Cigar Lounge Davenport, Iowa

February 22, 2020 James Giehm 00:38:55 Comments Off

I get to sit down with Freddy Allan, owner of the brand new Habano Cigar Lounge in Davenport, Iowa. We talk about what it takes to open a cigar lounge, the hurdles that have to be overcome, and his vision for Habano Cigar Lounge. Freddy also owns four other cigar shops in Chicago and the…

Habano Cigar Lounge Davenport

February 22, 2020 James Giehm Comments Off

OVERVIEW ADDRESS: 432 E 4th St, Davneport, IowaPHONE #: (563) 888-5477 HOURS: Sunday – Thursday 11AM-12AM Friday & Saturday 11AM-12AM BOOZE AVAILABLE: NDRINKS AVAILABLE: Water & CoffeFOOD AVAILABLE: Milkshakes (coming soon!) SPECIFICS SMOKING LOUNGE: Y WALK-IN HUMIDOR: Y SPONSORED LOUNGE: N OUTDOOR SMOKING AREA: Y (coming soon!) MEMBERSHIPS…

Episode 22: Two Lounges

February 15, 2020 James Giehm 00:56:24 Comments Off

Recorded at Capital Cigar Lounge (5505 S 16th St Ste 100, Lincoln, NE 68512) I sat down with the owner, Tony Goins, and the owner of Cigarz Lounge (800 Q St #104, Lincoln, NE 68508), Stacy Williams. We also had Capital’s lead bartender Kelly, and their head humidor coach, Jeff. We discussed how both lounges…

L’Atelier Cote d’Or 2017 L.E.

February 3, 2020 Mike Brieg Comments Off

OVERVIEW VITOLA: ChurchillSIZE: 7″ x 47 ORIGIN: NicaraguaFACTORY: My Father Cigars S.A. WRAPPER: Ecuadorian Sancti Spiritus (pelo d’ oro & criollo)BINDER: Nicaraguan Double-Binder (specifics undisclosed)FILLER: Nicaraguan blend w. some Pelo de Oro STRENGTH: Mild SOURCE: Party Source ENVIRONMENT WHERE: Back Patio at Home WHEN: April 11, 2018 @ 10 PM DRINKS: Sam Adams Noble Pils WEATHER: High…