I met up with Miguel Schoedel the national sales manager for R.P. Duran cigars at an event at Don Yeyo Cigars in Dearborn, MI. Up until then I never had a R.P. Duran cigar but Miguel changed that quickly. Not only did I purchase and smoke some at the event and to bring home, but Read more about R.P. Duran Neya F8 Ligero Typhoon Cigar Review[…]
Having worked with two giants guys of the cigar industry for many years, makes you a passionate guy able to produce a Dominican Big Leaguer Cigar This is what Francisco Almonte, owner of Dominican Big Leaguer (DBL) Cigars says on his Facebook page. Before branching out on his own, Fransisco worked for two of the Read more about Dominican Big Leaguer Derrame Anniversary Cigar Review[…]
For Immediate Release: November 24, 2015 We are proud to announce our second Rake poker room location. Cigar Room Davie 6341 Stirling Rd. Davie, FL is located in the heart of Broward county Florida. Retailer store owner Ray Benitez is a great friend and when he approached us with the idea we couldn’t have been Read more about Press Release – Moya Ruiz Announces 2nd Rake Poker Room[…]
Let the Lion Roar! Ernesto Padilla, owner of Padilla Cigars, ramped up production this year by introducing some exciting new blends at the IPCPR. These include: Padilla Corojo Padilla Criollo Padilla San Andrés each of which hails from Raíces Cubanas in Honduras. Padilla offers these blends in three vitolas: Robusto (5 x 54) Toro (6.5 x 54) Read more about Padilla San Andrés Robusto Cigar Review[…]
Today I have the pleasure of reviewing and reporting on the Santiago Habano cigar. As the Santiago website notes: Nicaragua cigars with its brand Santiago de Los Caballeros started 5 years ago as a hobby from a great cigar aficionado and member of a group which has been involved financing the Cigar Industry in Nicaragua for Read more about Santiago Habano 5×50 Robusto Cigar Review[…]
The first day of this years IPCPR in New Orleans we were walking the floor looking for new and exciting cigar manufacturers and came upon El Yayabo Cigars. Though new to cigar manufacturing, El Yayabo is not new to the cigar industry, as they have been cultivating and selling leaf to some of the top Read more about El Yayabo Maduro 6×60 Cigar Review[…]
Where has the year gone? It’s mid November already and the thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and other gift giving and appreciation holidays are on top of us. This is the time of the year Stogie Press publishes our little diddy of a gift ideas and thoughts. We have more than just a gift guide in this Read more about November Editorial[…]
The evening weather here in Central Florida has finally turned to comfortable cigar smoking temperatures and humidity. With such nice weather, I decided I would take the Crux Cigars, Ninfamaniac outside on my deck for a little pleasure. It has been awhile since I picked her up in New Orleans, and after resting since July Read more about Crux Cigars Ninfamaniac Natural Cigar Review[…]
The Rake – named after the term for what a casino or house takes in a gambling game. “You gotta pay to play.” In their press release Danny Moya of MoyaRuiz cigars stated: The Rake pays homage to the company’s love of “the game”… It was a nice August evening in Michigan and I had just Read more about MoyaRuiz The Rake “Fix” Cigar Review[…]
Drew Estate Announces ACID Chi-Town, Arango Cigar Co Subculture Exclusive Wednesday, November 4, 2015 — Miami, FL – Drew Estate has announced that they will be releasing a new Subculture cigar through Arango Cigar Co in Northbrook, IL. The new cigar will be called ACID Chi-Town, and will be available exclusively through Arango. The Read more about Press Release Drew Estate to Release the ACID Chi-Town[…]
You know, I smoke many different cigars from many different manufacturers and not all cigars have to have flavor transitions every inch or so and be full of power to make my list of cigars that are enjoyable. Today I review the new Drew Estate Undercrown Shade which was presented to my by the good Read more about Drew Estate Undercrown Shade Robusto Cigar Review[…]
A couple of months ago I took a mini vacation to Austin, TX for labor day weekend. We loved the city of Austin, the music, the food, and the good folk we met. I especially enjoyed the few hours in the Habana House Cigar Lounge while my wonderful wife and stepdaughter did some shopping on Read more about Southern Draw Kudzu Cigar Review[…]