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 20: PCA Trade Show 2020 News
Episode 19: An Interview with The Cigar Madame
Episode 18: An Afternoon Chat with Pete Johnson of Tatuaje Cigars
Episode 17: AMA/Virtual Cut&Light with Jon Huber of Crowned Heads Cigars
Episode 16: A Conversation with Jeremy Casdagli of Casdagli Cigars
Episode 15: The Hobby Within the Hobby
Episode 14: AMA w/Nick Melillo of Foundation Cigars
Episode 13: Community
Episode 12: Cuban Cigars: An Interview with an Expert
Episode 11: Cuban Introduction
Episode 10: Boveda Butler Review
Episode 9: Sheepdog Humidors Bullet Torch & Padron 2000 Review
Episode 8: B&Ms, Lounges, and Etiquette
Episode 7: An Interview with Vlad from Casdagli Cigars
Episode 6: Tabernacle Havana Seed Review
Episode 5: The Eastern Iowa Cigar Appreciation Society
Episode 4: Guardian of the Farm Apollo Review
Episode 3: The Cigar Rights of America
Episode 2: A Short Story
Episode 1: The Journey
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