It was my last day in Detroit and I made a visit to Don Yeyo Cigars in Dearborn, Michigan. Arturo was working that day and just got in a new shipment of cigars. He asked me if I ever tried the CAO Pilón yet. I have heard of it but never smoked it. He said you Read more about CAO Pilón 5×52 Cigar Review[…]
For Immediate Release CONTACT: Brittny Peloquin Phillips & King International 805-744-4192 [email protected] Fathers, Friends & Fire Pre-IPCPR Tobacco Tour Tobacconists across the US partner w/ Phillips & King for special DADS AND GRADS EVENTS The early summer shopping season brings customers in search of the perfect gift for two special events that take place in Read more about Fathers, Friends & Fire Pre-IPCPR Tobacco Tour[…]
It is a beautiful Sunday morning here in Melbourne, FL as I make myself a cup of coffee and head out to the back deck to enjoy the sun rising over the palm trees and watch my Cocker Spaniel Ziggy, the “Duke of Merriment”, run about the yard. Having smoked the MBombay Mōra Lancero the other day, it was Read more about MBombay Mōra Lancero Cigar Review[…]
A few months ago I was up in Dearborn, Michigan on business, and after a long day at work, I grabbed one of my colleagues who I know enjoys an occasional cigar and said “let’s go get a cigar and chill before you head home”. Always up for a little herf, he agreed and we set off to Don Read more about La Flor Dominicana 1994 Mambo Cigar Review[…]
Jonathan Drew Announces New Company “John Drew Brands”, along with 3 inaugural brand launches – John Drew Collection Rye, Brixton Mash Destroyer, and Dove Tale Rum April 19, 2016, Wynwood, Florida – Jonathan Drew has announced his plans today to enter the spirits industry with his new venture, “John Drew Brands”. The movement will focus Read more about Jonathan Drew Announces John Drew Brands[…]
When i was contacted the other month by Famous Smoke Shop, to see if I was up to reviewing some more cigars, I asked them what they had to offer. One of the cigars on the list was the Lobotomy By Asylum. Of course this is a Famous Smoke Shop exclusive, but it is still a Tom Lazuka Read more about Lobotomy By Asylum – Cigar Review[…]
You may have seen them on social media, you may have read my reviews of them, you may even have smoked some but to fully appreciate what Dominican Big Leaguer cigars has to offer, you need to visit their factory in Santiago in the Dominican Republic. It was the second day of our visit to Santiago and Read more about Dominican Big Leaguer (DBL) Factory Visit[…]
[socialpoll id=”2352031″] Box pressed cigars have been on the market for a long time. In fact the Cubans created them a long time ago to save shipping space. They would press the cigars into the box creating the more square shape. This resulted in a slightly smaller box saving on material. It is believed that this Read more about Box Pressed Cigars or Round?[…]
I am so happy that spring is in full swing across the country. The two best parts of spring in my view is baseball has started and we can start enjoying our cigars outside. Of course I live in Florida you may say, but I travel all over the world and I love this Read more about Illusione “G” Gigantes – Cigar Review[…]
It’s been a busy month at Stogie Press, as we have done a complete refresh of the site. We hope you like the new look and ease of use. We also have added some interactive content to the site. Polls: we have begun creating and posting polls that are asking for your input on cigar Read more about Editorial April 2016[…]
Mention the word Hispaniola to most Americans they will conjure up visions of Christopher Columbus and his famed landing in the Americas. He named the Island, the 22nd largest in the world, Insula Hispana, meaning “the Spanish Island”. Since then it has found itself the home of two sovereign nations, Haiti and República Dominicana (Dominican Republic). Read more about Santiago Republic Dominicana – Cigar Capital of the World[…]
Southern Draw Cigars releases new blend – QUICKDRAW CONNECTICUT April 11, 2016 The NEW QuickDraw Connecticut blend will complement the successful QuickDraw Ecuadorian Dark Habano and QuickDraw Pennsylvania Broadleaf blends, and was blended to provide a unique balance of body, strength and flavor not found in traditional cigars with Connecticut wrappers. Blend Profile: Wrapper: Ecuadorian Read more about Southern Draw Cigars releases new blend – QUICKDRAW CONNECTICUT[…]
The news today is that the FDA is finally going to rule on the long awaited cigar regulation this month. Well maybe not this month but according to news sources FDA spokesman Michael Felberbaum stated he did not have a timeline for the rule’s release. Matthew Myers, president of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, stated he believes Read more about FDA to Rule on Cigar Regulation[…]
Cigar Prices We have seen the price of our favorite cigars increase in price over the last few years. Many seem to be testing the arbitrary $10.00 price point, set by the FDA in their deeming regulations that have yet to be passed. Cigar Prices have also increased do to local and state taxes and of Read more about Cigar Prices – How much do you spend on a cigar?[…]