Simply Stogies Podcast

17/01/2025

NEW CIGAR REVIEW
https://simplystogies.com/cigar-review-cavalier-le-2024/

Brian Bolen of Smoldering Cigar smokes the Cavalier Genève Ci**rs Limited Edition 2024.

"The first third of the cigar is dominated by black pepper, earthy tones, and a graham cracker sweetness. The pepper is strong at the start but subsides as the cigar progresses. The medium strength, as noted on Cavalier’s website, holds true. There is a small run on one side of the foot, but the ash remains tight and light grey in color. The draw is easy and smooth, with the graham cracker notes becoming more prominent. Toward the end of the first third, the run continues, but the cigar still feels well-constructed and enjoyable."

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The Cavalier Limited Edition (L.E.) cigar is released once a year, and this marks the seventh year the company has introduced an L.E. cigar. The blends and sizes change annually, making each year’s release unique. For 2024, the cigar is a 5 1/2 x 58 Double Figurado, which imparts some interesting ...

15/01/2025

NEW EPISODE
https://youtu.be/j4gP7X8PeQ0?si=GUHifm_ufjVYmXzb

James and Nicholas Syris welcome Michael Herklots of Ferio Tego to the show. Michael has been in the industry on the retail side and the manufacturing side; so, it's no surprise that the discussion turns to B&Ms and cigar lounges. Michael talk about customer service and what consumers should expect from their retailer and cigar lounges. Yes, there's a difference between a cigar retailer and a cigar lounge. The conversation centers around familiarity vs formality. The trio also discuss what Michael looks for in these shops as a manufacturer, before the discussion turns to the manufacturing side. We ask Michael what he thinks is wrong with the industry before turning our attention to Ferio Tego, TPE, PCA, and more!

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James and Nick welcome Michael Herklots of Ferio Tego to the show. Michael has been in the industry on the retail side and the manufacturing side; so, it's n...

11/01/2025

It's an LH Aniversario kind of afternoon. This cigar is amazing!

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10/01/2025

NEW CIGAR REVIEW
https://youtu.be/4gjQ-TbqvGs?si=4R953qxK-XIyzEgV

Jimmy D from The Drawing Room QC in Davenport, Iowa is our new video cigar reviewer. He kicks off our cigar review video series with the Evening Primrose Toro from Southern Draw Ci**rs. This is one of the latest releases from Southern Draw and features a Mexican San Andrés wrapper over an Ecuadorian Sumatra binder, and fillers from Honduras, Nicaragua, and the USA.

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Jimmy D from The Drawing Room in Davenport, Iowa is our new video cigar reviewer. He kicks off our cigar review video series with the Evening Primrose Toro f...

08/01/2025

NEW AFTER SHOW
https://youtu.be/MAg5V4FxzlU?si=eD4LohIF6KsF0jEz

Back to the microphones, Tim welcomes James and Nicholas Syris to dig deeper into the latest episode of Simply Stogies Podcast with special guest, Sean Williams, Brand Ambassador of Cohiba Ci**rs. It's an episode of making sausage without telling you how it's made, or not. Tim lets James know how proud of him he really is. It's funny how much bigger the world is when you open your eyes. Nick gives insider information on how ci**rs are made from a blenders' perspective. The three reflect on a few questions that they wish were in the episode but just didn't make it this time.

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Back to the microphones, Tim welcomes James and Nick to dig deeper into the latest episode of Simply Stogies Podcast with special guest, Sean Williams, Brand...

03/01/2025

TONIGHT!!!

Join us for our monthly 2 cigar live stream that happens the first Friday of each month! This month we will have a special guest, Steven Hueston, Host of the , a show of stories straight from Military Vets, Law Enforcement, badass Dog people, and Cigar Industry Leaders. Every story is part of history and Steven helps to honor and preserve them. Look for Dogs of War on your favorite Pod-Catcher now.

The second hour is your chance to sway the narrative. What do you want to talk about? What questions do you have? We'll start with thoughts and opinions on Cigar of the Year just to get the creative juices flowing and see where it goes from there.

Learn more and ask your questions on the Simply Stogies Podcast After Dark Live Stream! Join the conversation ON CAMERA, and talk with guests and the hosts of Simply Stogies by joining the LINK IN BIO

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03/01/2025

NEW CIGAR REVIEW
https://simplystogies.com/cigar-review-catastrophic-failure-from-powstanie/

We're kicking off 2025 with a review of the Catastrophic Failure from Powstanie

"The Catastrophic Failure is a beautiful looking cigar. It appears to be expertly double capped. The Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper is maybe a shade or two darker than milk chocolate. It isn’t quite smooth or rough to the touch…it’s somewhere in the middle…like a fine sandpaper. There is a bit of tooth to the wrapper. Veins are visible and it has a nice oily sheen. The Catastrophic Failure looks anything but a failure."

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In late 2024, Powstanie announced a new limited production cigar called the Catastrophic Failure. Co-founder of Powstanie, Mike Szczepankiewicz, said in a press release that the Catastrophic Failure, “exemplifies everything Powstanie Ci**rs stands for.” I had the pleasure of meeting Mike for the...

03/01/2025

02/01/2025

NEW EPISODE
https://youtu.be/sOU8hjdBPQk?si=O-AMt5rLCIq5XY3F

Ring in the new year with a new episode of Simply Stogies Podcast! We announce our Number 1 Cigar of the Year before James and Nicholas Syris welcome Sean Williams to the show. Sean explains how he began in the cigar industry with his own brand, Premiere Mundo. The discussion turns to the pros and cons of boutique cigar companies vs the pros and cons of larger brands. Sean shares his passion for Cohiba and the blends he’s done with them. We talk about the Cohiba Serie M, their collaboration with Weller, and the Spectre. We ask Sean what Cohiba blend he’s most proud of, and what it’s like going from boutique to “mainstream” ci**rs. Sean talks about why fans of boutique ci**rs should be more open-minded when it comes to the larger brands, and much more!

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James and Nick welcome Sean Williams to the show. Sean explains how he began in the cigar industry with his own brand, Premiere Mundo. The discussion turns t...

02/01/2025

01/01/2025

Our Number 1 Cigar of the Year for 2024 is the **rs Oro de Nicaragua Toro Extra! The Oro de Nicaragua features an Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro wrapper, over an Ecuadorian Sumatra binder, and fillers from the US and Nicaragua. Congratulations to Mo and Patina Ci**rs!!

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31/12/2024

As our Top 10 Ci**rs of 2024 draws to a close, it's time for our penultimate pick. In the Number 2 spot is the Las Calaveras Décimo Aniversario from
A 6x52 toro featuring an Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and fillers.

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30/12/2024

Our Number 3 Cigar of 2024 is the Mini Henkie from **rs Blended at the for their father/grandfather and cigar legend Henke Kelner. This 4x46 petit corona grabbed our attention at the trade show, and kept our attention all year long.

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29/12/2024

The Number 4 spot in our Top 10 Ci**rs of 2024 is "The Mean Jean" from **rs

The Mean Jean offers up notes of baking spices, chocolate, nuts, floral, white pepper, charred wood, coffee, and black pepper. This double Ometepe blend is more than deserving to be in our top 5!

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28/12/2024

Never too late in the season for a Jolly Walleye from **rs

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28/12/2024

At the halfway mark of our Top 10 Ci**rs of 2024. The Number 5 cigar on our list is the **rs Red Toro. Featuring a San Andrés Habano wrapper, over a Nicaraguan grown Pennsylvania Broadleaf binder, and Mexican and Nicaraguan fillers.

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27/12/2024

Number 6 of our Top 10 Ci**rs of 2024 is the **rs Emissary España Toro. The Emissary España features a 5-Year Aged US Broadleaf Claro wrapper, over a 6-Year Aged Nicaraguan Condega binder, and fillers that consist of 5-Year Aged Dominican Piloto, Colombian, 6-Year Aged Nicaraguan ASP, 10-Year Aged Spain tobaccos.

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