Cigar Stories TK Podcast

Overlooked Power: The Nica Rustica & the Quiet Strength of Ulysses S. Grant

After smoking my second Nica Rustica cigar in one sitting!!! I thought I'd pair it with the story of Ulysses S. Grant, this episode explores the idea of overlooked power. Once dismissed as an unremarkable, even failed man, Grant rose through quiet resilience to become the commanding general who led the Union to victory in the American Civil War—often seen calmly smoking a cigar amid chaos. Like the Nica Rustica, he wasn’t flashy or refined in the traditional sense… but beneath that simplicity lay focus, grit, and an unshakable strength that ultimately changed history.

Drew Estate Nica Rustica.....What a cigar.

In this episode we delve into the Drew Estate Nica Rustica. A cigar easily overlooked but deserves more time and more reflection. And just like the easily overlooked Nica rustica you will learn more about yourself through deeper introspection reflection and the silence that pairs well with this stogie, stick, cigar..

The Pain Killer: Smoke, Silence & The Parts Within

A somewhat, reflective episode exploring the GTO Pain Killer Maduro Toro through a rich FAB VOWS breakdown, while gliding through parts integration to better understand and cope with life's challenges—blending cigar ritual, psychology, and awful misplaced miss timed humour into a powerful inner experience.

Three Toros Deep: A Nicaraguan Journey Into the Unconscious

Three premium Nicaraguan toros… back to back. What starts as a simple smoke turns into a slow descent into stillness, clarity, and raw introspection. With each draw, the mind quiets, the senses sharpen, and something deeper begins to speak—this isn’t just a cigar… it’s a journey inward.

The Seasons Within: A Journey Through Change with the CAO Flathead and a look at Johnnie Walker Whiskey

A reflective journey through the four seasons of life—spring, summer, autumn, and winter—exploring growth, struggle, results, and renewal. Paired with the bold presence of the CAO Flathead V660 and a brief History of Johnnie Walker Whiskey this episode invites you to slow down, tune in, and discover what your current season is teaching you.