The last release of the Le Bijou 1922 100 Años was in 2022 and it has been revived for a second time in 2024. Le Bijou 1922 was a cigar that was created to honor José García Alayón, the father of José “Pepín” García. The year 1922 is his birth year so it was fitting…
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Tim, James, and Nick are back to continue the journey down the rabbit hole where the of “Relax and enjoy” still hold true. The three don’t spend too much time talking about their favorite TV shows but reflect on Nicaragua being on their bucket list of places to visit. Join a discussion where digging deeper…
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James and Nick welcome Enrique Sanchez of 1502 Cigars to the show. Enrique talks about how he got into the business and working with the Plasencia family on his first release. He shares his passion for Nicaragua and the differences between InterTabac and the PCA Trade Show, and his philosophy of “Relax and enjoy.” Enrique…
Read MoreReleased in June of this year (2024), the OneOff Black is the latest LE in the OneOff brand from Don Giolito and Illusione. I could go through the history of the OneOff brand and how Don Giolito bought it back in 2017, but there’s something about this release that puzzles me. Some retailers have it…
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As usual, Tim gets all the facts wrong but luckily James and Nick are back to help set him straight as they discuss the latest episode of Simply Stogies Podcast with special guest Hector Alfonso Sr., the blender and Director of Factory Operations for Espinosa Cigars. The three reflect on getting old as they continue…
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Earlier this year, Black Label Trading Co. announced a new core line to their portfolio; Coffin Nails. Coming in at the petite corona size, the Coffin Nails promised to deliver full flavor in a small package. This is something that a lot of cigars have “promised” over the years. Cigar smokers, especially those who live…
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I have always enjoyed the White Series from Cavalier Genève. It was one of he first cigars that I remember pairing with a coffee first thing in the morning. Smooth, flavorful, and a perfect way to start any day. When I heard they were releasing a new size I was pretty excited. You can see…
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Tim brings James and Nick back to the microphone to discuss the latest episode of Simply Stogies Podcast with special guest Daniel Marshall who as you know by now is the world’s #1 humidor maker. We dig a little deeper into a few of the conversations and stories that you heard on the episode and…
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Punch (non-Cuban), like so many other cigar manufacturers, have followed in the footsteps of Davidoff by releasing cigars to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year. The past few years Punch releases have followed the theme of Chinese take-out orders: the Egg Roll, Chop Suey, Spring Roll, and Kung Pow!. The exception to that theme was…
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The Chinese New Year is one of the cigar industry’s way to incorporate an embrace Chinese history and their culture. The Chinese zodiac releases each year find a way to connect us; which makes sense, considering that cigars are meant to bring us together. The fun part about these Chinese zodiac releases is that it…
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