About this episode

The episode features a discussion on the polarizing views surrounding Vince McGlone's approach to cigar production and the shifting demographics of premium tobacco.

This week, Tim, James, and Jimmy are back at the microphones to dissect their recent interview with Vince McGlone of Vicente Blends. The audience feedback has been a total mixed bag, and the crew isn't holding back on why Vince's engineering background, low-volume production mindset, and luxury $60 price tags are polarizing the cigar community. From debating the definition of a true "industry disruptor" to exposing the smoke and mirrors of factory blends, the guys clear the air on how the demographics of premium tobacco are shifting in 2026.

People in this episode

Host: James

Guest: Vince McGlone

Topics covered

• cigar community
• premium tobacco
• industry disruptor
• audience feedback
• low-volume production

Keywords

• cigars
• Vicente Blends
• Vince McGlone
• premium tobacco
• industry disruptor
• audience feedback
• luxury cigars

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Vicente Blends

More episodes of Simply Stogies

• Episode 182: Rob Blumenthal of Tradecraft Cigars · June 5, 2026 · 1h 39m
• Episode 181: Vincent McGlone of Vicente Blends · May 22, 2026 · 1h 32m
• 77 Clear the Air: A Simply Stogies Podcast After Show · May 15, 2026 · 1h 45m

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