Cigar News: LA PALINA® and ROOM 101® announce LOCK DOWN – Virtual Consumer and Brick & Mortar Support

Posted on April 6, 2020April 6, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Washington, D.C. and Naples, Florida–based cigar distributor and négociant brand La Palina®, and Los Angeles-based cigar brand Room 101®, have joined forces and announced today, LOCK DOWN – their shared virtual consumer experience to support local brick and mortar tobacconists that will go into effective immediately. This is a program specifically created to support smoke Read more about Cigar News: LA PALINA® and ROOM 101® announce LOCK DOWN – Virtual Consumer and Brick & Mortar Support[…]

Cigar Review: La Palina Blue Label TAA 2018 – Rated 92

Posted on March 6, 2019March 6, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Last year was a busy year for Tobacconists’ Association of America (TAA) exclusive cigars. There were 21 cigars including including 14 limited editions and 7 on going releases. The list represented 20 premium cigar makers. One of those brands was La Palina cigars who followed their 2017 Bronze Label with the introduction of the Blue Read more about Cigar Review: La Palina Blue Label TAA 2018 – Rated 92[…]

Cigar Review: La Palina LP02 Robusto

Posted on June 30, 2018June 30, 2018 by bostonjimmie

Back in October 2017, we reviewed the La Palina LP01 cigar, one of two in the Number series from La Palina Cigars. The other is the La Palina LP02 which is the subject of today’s review. Both the LP01 and LP02 were launched at last years IPCPR. The art for the marketing and packaging of Read more about Cigar Review: La Palina LP02 Robusto[…]

La Palina Family Series Miami Pasha Cigar Review – It’s all about the family!

Posted on May 21, 2018 by bostonjimmie

The year was 2009 when William “Bill” Paley resurrected his Grandfathers cigar line “La Palina Cigars” with the introduction of the Family Series cigar line. You may have read the interview we did with Bill back at the 2015 IPCPR in New Orleans where he described his story. At that show he was featuring the Read more about La Palina Family Series Miami Pasha Cigar Review – It’s all about the family![…]

La Palina Bronze Label Cigar Review – A Unique Flavor Journey

Posted on April 23, 2018 by bostonjimmie

Late last year, Bill Paley and his La Palina team got together with Rocky Patel and released another TAA only blend to the market. TAA stands for Tobacconists’ Association of America, which is a group of large and influential retail cigar shop and lounge owners along with a select group of brand owners. Together, the Read more about La Palina Bronze Label Cigar Review – A Unique Flavor Journey[…]

The Stogie Press Top Connecticut Cigars of 2017

Posted on January 13, 2018February 15, 2018 by bostonjimmie

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MELBOURNE, FL – I know the lists just seem to keep flowing out the media. But as you know, and as I promise, every year we like to offer our list of the top Connecticut wrapped cigars for that year. The list always comes out in mid January after most have digested Read more about The Stogie Press Top Connecticut Cigars of 2017[…]

La Palina Classic Connecticut Cigar Review

Posted on January 10, 2018 by bostonjimmie

Turn the clock back – way back – all the way to the 1800s. That is when the La Palina Classic was introduced by Sam Paley. Well it may not have been called the Classic but that is how long ago the first La Palina cigar was created. Sam Paley the grandfather of Bill Paley Read more about La Palina Classic Connecticut Cigar Review[…]

La Palina LP01 Cigar Review – It’s a Numbers Game

Posted on October 17, 2017June 30, 2018 by bostonjimmie

Bill Paley and La Palina Cigars was not letting the new FDA cigar regulations stop him from pleasing his fans and lovers of La Palina cigars. At this years IPCPR the company announced a new line of cigars with fresh packaging from the boxes to the bands. Known as the Number Series, there is currently Read more about La Palina LP01 Cigar Review – It’s a Numbers Game[…]

Stogie Press 2016 Top 25 Cigars – Primera Parte

Posted on December 11, 2016December 11, 2016 by bostonjimmie

It is that time of the year again when Stogie Press starts to list the Top 25 Boutique cigars released in the year. Over the next three weeks we will be announcing the contenders for this coveted list. As in years past, we will announce 5 contenders at a time. The final Stogie Press Top 25 Read more about Stogie Press 2016 Top 25 Cigars – Primera Parte[…]

La Palina Nicaragua Oscuro – Rough Cut Cigar Review

Posted on September 6, 2016September 6, 2016 by bostonjimmie

Newly released at this years IPCPR, the La Palina Nicaragua Oscuro is one of the latest in new blends from William Paley and represents his first work with Nicaraguan leaf. In addition to venturing into Nicaragua, Mr. Paley has also partnered with A.J. Fernandez and his Tabacalera Fernandez factory for this creation. The La Palina Nicaragua Oscuro Read more about La Palina Nicaragua Oscuro – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

La Palina Maduro – Rough Cut Cigar Review

Posted on July 18, 2016 by bostonjimmie

Today we offer the Stogie Press Rough Cut cigar review notes on the La Palina Maduro cigar. I purchased this cigar from Corona Cigar Co. in Orlando Florida. La Palina is a brand notable for their quality construction and delicious flavor profiles, I have had the opportunity to sit down with Bill Paley in the Read more about La Palina Maduro – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

Stogie Press Sits Down with Bill Paley of La Palina Cigars at IPCPR2015

Posted on July 23, 2015July 23, 2015 by bostonjimmie

Last year we spent some time doing an in-depth interview with Bill Paley, owner or La Palina cigars. We learned about the history of the company and the ties his family has to CBS radio. You can read that interview here if you like. This year Bill was rocking and rolling as the host of Read more about Stogie Press Sits Down with Bill Paley of La Palina Cigars at IPCPR2015[…]

La Palina El Diario KBII Corona – Cigar Review

Posted on October 5, 2014April 12, 2016 by bostonjimmie

A nice cold front moved into central Florida this weekend and took the humidity down and lowered the heat. The Gar Cave is quite comfortable on these wonderful autumn nights in Florida. A good evening to cook a steak on the grill and afterword a enjoy a tasty smoke. This evening I chose the La Read more about La Palina El Diario KBII Corona – Cigar Review[…]

Walking the IPCPR floor Day 3

Posted on July 23, 2014April 2, 2015 by bostonjimmie

Walking the IPCPR floor on day 3 As we walked the floor, we took it a little lighter today and sat longer with some of manufacturers as they seemed to have more time. We had some real nice chats with La Palina Cigars, Veritas Cigars, and a special sit down with Willy Herrera of Drew Estate. Read more about Walking the IPCPR floor Day 3[…]