Epic Maduro Reserva

Epic Maduro Reserva – Rough Cut Cigar Review

Dean Parsons launched the Epic cigar brand back in 2012 and the inaugural cigar for that launch was the Epic Maduro Reserva. I am not sure if Dean realized what an Epic cigar he created, but then again, having met Dean, I would say he knew what he had. Four years later the Epic Maduro Read more about Epic Maduro Reserva – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

Serino Royale 20th Anniversary Maduro XX – Rough Cut Cigar Review

Sometimes in our beloved cigar industry what’s old is new. In today’s case, I am talking about the new Serino Cigar Company. The company is headed up by Tony Serino a name you may not be familiar with. Tony is also the owner of APS Distributors which has dealt in wholesale cigars for 20 years. Much of the Read more about Serino Royale 20th Anniversary Maduro XX – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

Victor Calvo Fuerte

Victor Calvo Fuerte – Rough Cut Cigar Review

At this years IPCPR, Victor Calvo Premium Cigars introduced a number of new blends to round out their portfolio. The added blends, bring to market a complete line of cigars that are designed to please everyone from beginners to the most experienced. One of those cigars is the new Victor Calvo Fuerte, a bold, flavor packed Read more about Victor Calvo Fuerte – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

MLB Cigar Ventures Imperia ISLERO

MLB Cigar Ventures Imperia ISLERO – Rough Cut Cigar Review

Mike Bellody and his company MLB Cigar Ventures rocked the cigar world last year with the debut of their Imperia cigar which we at Stogie Press enjoyed immensely.  In fact it was our number 3  cigar of the year in 2015. This year Mike and his team doubled down with two new blends. One was Read more about MLB Cigar Ventures Imperia ISLERO – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

Mombacho Liga Maestro

Mombacho Liga Maestro – Rough Cut Cigar Review

Has it been a decade already? Yep, it’s been ten years since Mombacho Cigars S.A. was founded by two close Canadian friends and a small family owned cigar factory in Granada, Nicaragua. The years have moved by quickly but their story and company has endured. Ten years are a long time in the cigar business, yet Mombacho Read more about Mombacho Liga Maestro – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

Crux Ninfamaniac Dark

Crux Ninfamaniac Dark – Rough Cut Cigar Review

Just “Can’t Get Enough” – that is the tag line for the Crux Ninfamaniac cigar. Last year I had the pleasure of bringing you an in-depth review of the Ninfamaniac natural, and today I would like to introduce you to her darker sister, the Crux Ninfamaniac Dark.  As the Crux Cigars website notes: The Crux Ninfamaniac and Ninfamaniac Read more about Crux Ninfamaniac Dark – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

D’Crossier Pennsylvania Avenue

D’Crossier Pennsylvania Avenue – Rough Cut Cigar Review

Now that the US presidential general election is over, I thought it would be fun to review one of the latest releases from Pure Aroma Cigars, Inc.  Back in 2009 the company started what they called the Presidential Collection. At this years IPCPR Isaias Santana Diaz of Pure Aromas Cigars Inc introduced the latest extension to D’Crossier Presidential Read more about D’Crossier Pennsylvania Avenue – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

Nicatabaco Factory Blend No. 5

Nicatabaco Factory Blend No. 5 – Rough Cut Cigar Review

I have said it before and will say again, with the many high-priced cigars on the market is it possible to produce a decent inexpensive cigars these days. Of course you can, and Roberto P. Duran Cigars has done just that, with the Nicatabaco Factory Blend No. 5. Now I will say it helps to Read more about Nicatabaco Factory Blend No. 5 – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

Don Kiki White Label Harvest of 2013

Don Kiki White Label Harvest of 2013 – Rough Cut Cigar Review

Karen Berger from Don Kiki  cigars has been a noticeable face of the company on social media lately. She has been promoting her famous shop in Daytona Beach, FL and many of the new blends they have introduced. The other month we  reviewed the”K “ and it made me a follower of Karen and Don Kiki Read more about Don Kiki White Label Harvest of 2013 – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

Dominion Cigars Flor De Claro

Dominion Cigars Flor De Claro – Rough Cut Cigar Review

O Canada! We know these words, having heard them at international sporting events when our Northern friends win a medal, at the start of a Montreal Canadians Hockey game,  or even at a Toronto Blue Jays games. “O Canada” is Canada’s national anthem. Originally called “Chant national,” and first performed on 24 June 1880. Seven years Read more about Dominion Cigars Flor De Claro – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

Patoro Cigars Brazil

Patoro Brasil Belicoso – Rough Cut Cigar Review

Patoro Cigars founded by Patrik J. Martin and Dr. Pablo Richard is a company that prides itself on bringing to the market some of the finest cigars available. I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Richard at the 2015 IPCPR in New Orleans and his passion for quality cigars shined during our conversation. Their website points out: Read more about Patoro Brasil Belicoso – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

Al[ha Cigars Defuser

The Alpha Cigars Defuser Claro – Rough Cut Cigar Review

Its been a few months since I spoke with Justin Hansen from Alpha Cigars. In fact it was at the Save the Leaf event in Washington, DC back on August 8th. I would like to take just a moment to thank Justin for coming out to the event and showing his support. As a small and Read more about The Alpha Cigars Defuser Claro – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

Hiram Solomon Traveling Man

Hiram Solomon Traveling Man – Rough Cut Cigar Review

Today I have the pleasure of reporting on one of the latest releases from Hiram Solomon cigars. This one is known as the Traveling Man. Considering all the traveling around the world I’ve done this past year, it seemed appropriate that I would sit in my homestead and enjoy this in quiet solitude. The company Read more about Hiram Solomon Traveling Man – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

Fable Cigars Fourth Prime Mi

Fable Cigars Fourth Prime Mi – Rough Cut Cigar Review

The magnificent 7  or, in mathematical terms, the fourth prime. In case you have forgotten your math, a prime number is a number that is divisible by only 1 or itself. Although there are infinite prime numbers, the number 7, the fourth prime, is special. Looking at our friendly site Wikipedia, we can learn Seven, the fourth prime Read more about Fable Cigars Fourth Prime Mi – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]