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 59: The Journey with Nick Syris of LH Cigars
Episode 58: BONUS Live from the PCA Trade Show with Lucas Da Silva of Oxford Cigar Co.
Episode 57: A Conversation with Anya Ramirez
Episode 55: Talking with Lucas from Oxford Cigar Company
Episode 54: Talking Shop with Deep South Cigars
Episode 53: A Conversation with GSTN Cigars
Episode 52: Talking Shop with Evan from The Blend Newsletter
Episode 51: Chatting at the Drawing Room QC
Episode 50: Sitting Down with Sean David of David's Fine Tobaccos
Episode 49: Chatting with Robin Blue of Blue Smoke ATL
Episode 48: Cigar Community Round 2 with Keepers of the Flame
Episode 47: A Conversation w/the Organizers of the Queen City Cigar Fest
Episode 46: Cigar Aficionado and Short Smokes
Episode 45: Cigar Community Round 1 with Simply Stogies Club
Episode 44: 2020 in Review and Looking Ahead to 2021
Episode 43: 2020 Holiday Gift Guide and Budget Cigar Reviews
Episode 42: Stolen Throne Oath Taker Review and Celebration Cigars
Episode 41: A Chat with Diana Hutton from Perfect Ash
Episode 40: Catching-Up with Lee Marsh of Stolen Throne Cigars
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