Cigar Life Guy was able to catch up with Reggie Kimble who runs the growing The StickMen Podcast. Reggie was kind enough to share some real world learning he has had about what’s involved with launching a podcast.
Today, the StickMen Originals decided to sit back with our ATL cigars, pour a bit of Oban 14, and have a casual conversation. Who said podcasts had to be serious all the time? StickMan Simp, StickMan Remy, and I decided to have a little fun with a topic that accidentally came up during one…
Since we started the podcast, we’ve already reviewed four different brands of whiskey. Our taste buds are more refine. Our noses are sharper. But our taste has remained the same. In our latest review, we’re checking out one of Reggie’s favorites – the Oban 14. Unlike the other whiskeys we tried so far, the Oban…
Welcome back to another episode of the StickMen Podcast! Have you enjoyed our last few whiskey and bourbon reviews? I can tell you that we sure did. This week we are pitting two great – yet budget-friendly – Bourbons against one another. Both of which from Four Roses Distillery. Small Batch vs. Single Barrel. Oh,…
Welcome back to another episode of the Stickmen Podcast! This week, we’re reviewing another great budget Scotch. The Glenmorangie 10 is a lighter and fruitier Scotch than the last episode. It’s known for its more mellow flavor and is distilled in the Scottish Highlands. It’s classic taste pairs with a host of different sticks.…
Welcome back to another episode of the Stickmen Podcast! Today, we’re doing our first-ever whiskey review and can’t wait for you all to chime in with your own opinions. If you’re looking for an affordable whiskey with a long-standing history and full flavor profile, then you’re in luck! We are comparing Glenfiddich 12 and Glenlivet…
I sat down with the folks of ASW Distillery, a local Atlanta business that is growing fast. We took a tour of the distillery and then had a cigar to discuss their journey thus far in the spirits industry. Their story goes way back, but they found new life when Jim and Charlie bonded over…
I had a beautiful conversation with BK Jackson. He is hands down one of the most talented Saxophonists I’ve ever met. Our meeting is such a testament to how the stick can bring people together. We began our conversation talking football and reflecting on the Superbowl. Then, we start the story of BK Jackson. He…
A puff, sip, chat with Steve Young, owner of Casa De Cigars with Glenmorangie 10 year Single Malt as the whiskey focus. I stopped by to hang out with the guys of Casa De Cigars over in Conyers, Georgia, and we definitely had a great time and even better conversation. Today, we’re sharing what we…
How To Build A Business Within the Cigar and Whiskey Lifestyle This week, I’m bringing you guys the origin story of the puff, sip, and chat. It all started with my good friends Malcolm and Sean, who I’ve been friends with for many years. Our friendship goes way back, and I’m so happy to welcome…
Had the pleasure of meeting one of the guys behind Emperor’s Cut Cigars a couple times here in Atlanta, and each time resulted in a much-appreciated gift! BOTL extraordinaire James “Oasis” Handy already had me curious about this blend, but paired with the tale of how they began – while holding this beautifully wrapped, perfectly…
Here is a review I have been sitting on for far too long, honestly. Mostly because after every one, I want one more to try to better capture in words. Also because, about halfway through, I tend to get too wrapped up in it to focus on writing anything. Somehow it catches me off guard…
Okay, so I’m super into boutique cigars. And I admit that most of the mainstream stogies I smoke tend to come from the fancier guys like Davidoff, Fuente, and Padron. But there are a couple super solid mainstream companies that I think could use a little love as well. Oliva Cigar Company is one of…
Although this beauty is not new, it’s only my first of the Highclere Castle line from Foundation Cigars. I remember a few months back when I first took note of the price point and did a double take, as it stood out from the rest of the brand. But just a little research added some…
Welcome back to another episode of the Stickmen Podcast! I got to sit down with half of the Havana Lounge team, and it is all about Business and Cigars. Our conversation was exciting and lively as we discussed everything from the Running of the Bulls to our predictions of the Superbowl. Between that time, Ade…
This week, I sat down with the owners of ATL Cigar Co. Peter and Leroy dropped some major knowledge about business, friendships, giving back to the community, and of course, quality cigars! ATL Cigar Co is a new Cigar Brand out of Atlanta that has built a loyal following due to its quality and the…
Today, I had the opportunity to sit down with Brian T., the owner of Acere Cigar Lounge, and we got to talking about all things cigars, whiskey, and business. Brian shares what it was like to open a business right before COVID hit and how he’s managed to stay afloat and keep business running…
This week, I sat down with the CEO Kweillin Gordon (KG) and Head of Business Development Sheldon Johns-Harris from Greenwood Whiskey. We talked about their humble beginnings, what inspires them and why. The guys of Greenwood Whiskey shared the process of starting their business and discussed the time it took from conception to launch. They…
A year like 2020 probably had the majority of us fantasizing about what life could be like outside the U.S. I don’t know about you, but the idea of packing up my bags and building something new on a beautiful island is certainly appealing. This week, I brought on Beau Rakes, entrepreneur and ex-pat, to…
For this week’s, Puff-Sip-Chat, I sat down with the owner of Majesty Bourbon’s Founder and CEO, Jonathan Gillard. An Atlanta native, Jonathan has been an entrepreneur for the past fifteen years. It’s such a stimulating opportunity to sit down with various business owners and learn about their passions and interests, and Jonathan was no different.…
Understanding the Anatomy of a Cigar to understand the Anatomy of a Cigar, we will have to look and some experts, and according to experts, the cigar making process begins when plants are started indoors where they spend from eight to 10 weeks germinating. Replanted in fields, plants develop for several months which gives them…
Konscious Cigars’ Founder and CEO, Kevin Brown chats it up with StickMan #1 about his up and coming cigar brand. PuffChat with Konscious Cigars Reggie: I am so glad to see you. Kevin: Yes sir. Reggie: You have been in [inaudible] it up for a while. I went to the Maduro Marauders and visited your…
Puff, Sip Chat with Black Starline Cigars! Check out founder Aric Bey as he talks Black Starline Cigars and his journey into the culture of the Cigar Lifestyle! Check out the full transcript of the conversation below! INTERVIEW WITH THE BLACK STARLINE CIGARS Reggie: Hey! It’s StickMan, #1, still at Robusto’s Tobacco House in Lithonia,…
When in Lithonia, GA I highly recommend stopping in and hanging out with Ty and Lee for a great selection of Cigars and great environment to get your Puff, Sip, Chat on! Located at 6651 Hillandale Dr, Lithonia, GA 30058, for people familiar with a certain popular late night and early morning eatery, you will…
Great week of Puff, Sip, Chat … Repeat with Cigar Mike and all of the SOTL and BOTL from around the country to enjoy the lifestyle that is…. the Cigar and Whiskey Lifestyle! Special Thanks to CigarMike (Episode 6 Link), Black Starline Cigars, and Konscious Cigars because the PuffChat Podcast is BACK! Look out…
Check out the vibe! An Epic Night at Cigaros of Atlanta! If you are a member of the Metro Atlanta Cigar Lifestyle and you were not there, shame on you! Yours truly, StickMan #1 was in the house to witness a beautiful gathering of beautiful people getting their respective Puff, Sip, Chat, Repeat on! For…
What’s the glue you ask? I have a simple answer……. Your favorite Whiskey and Cigar combination! As I sat alone this past weekend puffing, sipping and contemplating the year ‘that is’. I was couldn’t help but think of the loss of four great Americans (each in their own way); Chadwick Boseman – Such a good…
Here are StickMen’s 12 main categories of whiskey that we pay attention to. Have more? Let us know! Single Malt Scotch Whiskey – Single malt Scotch is single malt whisky made in Scotland. To qualify for this category, a whisky must have been distilled at a single distillery using a pot still distillation process and…
Courtesy of…… It has happened to all of us at one time or another. You simply forgot about that nice box of stogies you had in the trunk of your car for 3 months…well, hopefully not that long. I always get asked what you can do to restore dried cigars. The most important thing to…
It’s been way too long since my last written post! This damn Corona Virus caused my attention to sway away from the basics! But ahhhh… There is now inspiration once again flowing through my veins and now have a few things that I want to say! And I promise, I will not stay away this…
https://youtu.be/g5DVV-YFIuI It went down at the Leaf Life Lounge! Phat Ash collection’s Sedrick Dunson hosted an epic conversation between the ladies and the fellas! The ladies asked the questions they wanted to know with regards to male/female relationships and the guys had no shortage of answers! and of course, the StickMen were there to capture…
Puff, Sip, Chat with Havana Cigars Heather – In 2016, we opened, and my husband had a friend who is with the Gomez Sanchez family, he grew up with the grandchild of Pedro Gomez, who is one of the first cigar aficionados. He is in the book, the original hard cover book not the…
StickMan #1 — And, uh, Hey, what’s up Kelvin? Kelvin – What’s up my brother, glad you’re here. StickMan #1 – Thank you for hosting me. We’re here today, we’re looking forward to walking through and showing everybody what the leaf live lounge is all about. Um, let’s, can we go on and check it…
We are NOT medical professionals but since we spend so much time getting it in, here are three common sense things to do in order to help make sure that your next smoke session is done as safely as possible. SAFETY FIRST! Here is the StickMen Top 3 Anti-Corona thoughts below 1. The Lounge Greeting The…
We recently sat down with the owners of The Patio Social Club in Atlanta, GA for an insightful “Chat” session on how they came together to create one of the hottest cigar lounges in the ATL! (Background Musical sound) StickMan #1 — We’re coming to you from The Patio in Smyrna, Georgia. And uh, I…
So as usual, a quick recap of the StickMen activities from the past week; basically, what’s been up with us since the “Sip” edition; Since we last spoke First off…. As appropriate… since the “Sip” edition, there’s been plenty of sipping (responsibly of course). In the past week, I’ve had a bit of Basil Hayden,…
So last week, I had a busier week than normal; For the first time in a while, I was able to join all of the good people at Maxwell’s for the “Wednesday Wind Down” Puff-Sip-Chat (P-S-C) session. I was able to enjoy a nice Baccarat Churchill paired with Woodford Double Oaked Whiskey and spent a…
So by now you’ve heard us say it over and over again… Puff, Sip, Chat. Well the time has come for us to elaborate on what it means to puff. If you’re new here, don’t worry. You’re in good hands. Now let me break it down for you. All cigar smokers know that you don’t…
You might have seen it in the movies, or in TV shows, or smelled the aroma from your neighbors backyard. Someone is sporting a large cigar, and is smoking it unaffectedly. They seem to like it, that tight, large wad of smoke and leaves. But what makes cigars so prized, and why is it often associated with wealth and business?
Listen to this insightful chat on with Tracy Jones, as he and StickMan #1 discuss the local Cigar Bar scene, his shop, Truly Cigars and the keys to success as a small business owner. Truly Cigars Duration: 08:19 [Music Playing 00:00-00:40] StickMan #1: When did you actually open? Tracy Jones: We actually opened in March…
So you say to yourself, “I want to Puff, Sip, Chat, Repeat …. But where do I start?” I figured I would begin this post by telling you about my first Cigar smoking experience along with the “why” and “what”, then we’ll move into the basics of what I’ve learned in the years since my…
Act Like You Know Going to your first cigar shop is like a right of passage for many StickMen. Cigar shops are unique because they combine your traditional store setting with a cool, fun place to chop it up with like-minded people. Like any social setting, the room will often be a mix of new…
Welcome to Maxwell’s Cigar Bar It’s Cheers, Man Cave, Live Music Venue… And you yeah, Cigar Wine Bar all in on place! StickMan #1 recently sat down with Maxwell’s Cigar and Wine Bar Owner, Harvey Burkin for a little PSC. Stickmen Official – Maxwell’s Cigar and Wine Bar Reggie: Hey everyone, I am Reggie…
Welcome back, my StickMen and Women! We’ve got a Puff, Sip, and Chat Session with Sedrick Dunson, Founder of the Phat Ash Collection. Phat Ash Collection is your one-stop-shop for all of your cigar lifestyle apparel needs and a community of individuals who love to share their passion for cigar smoking. Sedrick…
What is StickMen? We are a Cigar and Whiskey Lifestyle Blog and what makes us unique is that we cover the Cigar and Whiskey scene in our neighborhoods across the globe. In our world, the StickMen and Women (the cigar smoking public) are the celebrities. When someone in your crew says … “let’s go…
