I sit down with Giannis Koutsoupias, the Director of Business Development for the Vintage Whiskey and Cigar Bar in Charlotte, North Carolina, on the patio at the Vintage. We talk about Giannis' cigar journey, the lessons learned from his time in the restaurant and hospitality sector, the friends he made in the cigar industry, and his shared vision for the Vintage with Dan the owner. Giannis and I discuss how they curated their humidor, the blending process for the house stick (made by Nick Syris of LH Premium Cigars), and the relationships that he has made.
When you're in the Charlotte area, the Vintage Whiskey and Cigar Bar is the place to visit, at 215 E Worthington Ave, Charlotte, NC 28203. They have a wide range of whiskeys, scotch, wine, port, and a great cup of coffee. The staff is friendly and extremely knowledgeable, and they have a great space in a wonderful neighborhood. Tell 'em Simply Stogies sent you!
Episode 79: The Cuban Sub-Series: The History of Cuban Cigars
Episode 78: The Cuban Sub-Series: Cuba Now
Episode 77: The Cuban Sub-Series: The Cuban People
Episode 76: Nick Hammond: A Chat with an Epicure
Episode 75: The Cuban Sub-Series: The History of Cuba Pt. 2
Episode 74: Christopher Moore of Carolina Blue Cigars
Episode 73: The Cuban Sub-Series: The History of Cuba Part 1
Episode 72: 3 Year Anniversary, Cigar Aficionado’s Top 25 Problem, and PCA News
Episode 71: What the Hell is Paprika with Devin Ashley of Bad Ash Cigars
Episode 70: PCA Legislative Update with Josh Habursky and Glynne Loope
Episode 69: The One and Only Tommy Zman
Episode 68: Bonus with Lucas Da Silva of Oxford Cigar Company
Episode 67: The Cuba Episode with Nick Syris of LH Premium Cigars
Episode 66: Getting to Know Alec Rubin from Alec Bradley Cigars
Episode 65: Return of the Reinado Empire
Episode 64: A Conversation with Andy Sweis of Cedar Room Fine Cigars & Lounge
Episode 63: Smoking with the Evil 3mpire Cigar 5ociety
Episode 62: Chatting with Dan from the Cigar Saver
Episode 61: An Epic Conversation with Dean Parsons of Epic Cigars
Episode 60: On the PCA Show Floor with Scott Weeks of Recluse Cigars and Iconic Leaf Cigar Company
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