MoyaRuiz Dim Mak Delivers a Death Punch – Rough Cut Cigar Review

MoyaRuiz introduced their latest limited production release – the Dim Mak at this years IPCPR. The Dim Mak which means “Death Punch” is available in only one vitola, a 5 x 54 robusto, and will be packaged in 10 count boxes that are decorated with Chinese Kanji characters and a chart of strike points on the Read more about MoyaRuiz Dim Mak Delivers a Death Punch – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

Maya Selva

Stogie Press Sits Down With Maya Selva of Flor de Selva Cigars

The 2016 IPCPR is behind us but not without making new friends and visiting old ones. This year I had the opportunity to meet Maya Selva from Maya Selva cigars. We spent a few minutes chatting about her company and cigar line. Maya broke into the market as a woman owned cigar line over 22 years ago and Read more about Stogie Press Sits Down With Maya Selva of Flor de Selva Cigars[…]

DBL Baseball Bat

Dominican Big Leaguer taking it out of the park with new introductions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July  24,  2016 Fransisco Almonte and Dominican Big Leaguer Cigars made some big hits at last years IPCPR.  This year, DBL is proud to announce the addition and expansion of their line with an exclusive 2nd Generación cigar, an addition to the Derrame line – the Derrame II, the new super powerful Big Mama, and  the Read more about Dominican Big Leaguer taking it out of the park with new introductions[…]

Drew Estate announces the release of Herrera Estelí Miami

Drew Estate announces the release of Herrera Estelí Miami, and additional Herrera Estelí Packaging Configurations Friday, July 22, 2016 — Miami, FL – Drew Estate announced today the release of Herrera Estelí Miami as a line extension to the Herrera Estelí Brand. The new cigar will be displayed in Drew Estate’s booth (Booth #2403) at Read more about Drew Estate announces the release of Herrera Estelí Miami[…]

Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) announces the addition of S&R, Boondock Saint, and Sindustry

July 22, 2016 — Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) is announcing the addition of S&R, Boondock Saint, and Sindustry to its lineup, as well as additional vitolas for NBK and Killer Bee. “As a cigar maker and artist, I am always working on new blends and expressions of art. These new blends have been in Read more about Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) announces the addition of S&R, Boondock Saint, and Sindustry[…]

El Artista

A visit with Radhames Rodriguez and Tabacalera El Artista – Cigar Seed to Palate

  You may not have heard of Radhames Rodriguez and Tabacalera El Artista or then again maybe you have.  I recently had the opportunity to visit with Radhames Sr. and his son Radhames  Jr. and was given a seed to cigar tour their facility in Tamboril, Santiago, Dominican Republic.  I spent a few days in their factory, walking their farms, exploring Read more about A visit with Radhames Rodriguez and Tabacalera El Artista – Cigar Seed to Palate[…]

Drew Estate debuts Kentucky Fire Cured Swamp Thang and Swamp Rat at IPCPR

Drew Estate debuts Kentucky Fire Cured Swamp Thang and Swamp Rat at IPCPR to be formally released at the Kentucky Barn Smoker Wednesday, July 20, 2016 — Miami, FL – Drew Estate announced today the introduction of the new Kentucky Fire Cured “Swamp Thang” and Kentucky Fire Cured “Swamp Rat” line extensions. The line extension Read more about Drew Estate debuts Kentucky Fire Cured Swamp Thang and Swamp Rat at IPCPR[…]

art of war

Appear weak when you are strong – Viva Republica Introduces Art of War

MIAMI – On July 21th, 2016 attendees of the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailer trade show will be introduced to Viva Republica’s Art of War, a larger sized parent brand to the company’s popular Warfare Series. The Art of War, handmade at La Aurora, along with all of the company’s releases, will be featured Read more about Appear weak when you are strong – Viva Republica Introduces Art of War[…]

Drew Estate introduces Undercrown line extensions including the Undercrown Shade Flying Pig

Drew Estate introduces Undercrown line extensions including the Undercrown Shade Flying Pig Miami, FL – Drew Estate announced today the introduction of the following Undercrown Lineup: Undercrown Shade Flying Pig, Undercrown Shade Tubos, Undercrown Shade Churchill, Undercrown Shade 10 Count Metal Tins, Undercrown Maduro Churchill, Undercrown Maduro Tubos, and Undercrown Maduro 10 Count Metal Tins Read more about Drew Estate introduces Undercrown line extensions including the Undercrown Shade Flying Pig[…]

Drew Estate continues with packaging updates; this time – Tabak Especial

  Drew Estate announces packaging updates to Tabak Especial at IPCPR Thursday, July 21, 2016 — Miami, FL – Drew Estate announced today packaging updates to their Tabak Especial Negra and Tabak Especial Dulce Cigars. The new packaging will be displayed in Drew Estate’s booth (Booth #2403) at the IPCPR Convention and Tradeshow held July Read more about Drew Estate continues with packaging updates; this time – Tabak Especial[…]

MoyaRuiz Cigars Continues Games with the IL RIDOTTO cigar

Cigar announcements keep rolling in and today MoyaRuiz announced the release of the IL RIDOTTO cigar.  Last year the company, introduced the Rake  and now they double down with the introduction of another game themed cigar – the IL RIDOTTO.  The name translates into “The Private Room” . IL RIDOTTO was the first public legal Read more about MoyaRuiz Cigars Continues Games with the IL RIDOTTO cigar[…]

Danno One Life Habano

Miami Cigars Danno One Life Habano – Rough Cut Cigar Review

Today we offer the Stogie Press Rough Cut cigar review notes on the Miami Cigars Danno One Life Habano blend.  I received samples of the Danno One Life Habano at the 2015 IPCPR. I would like to thank Nestor Miranda for the samples, This is the last of the series in the Danno One Life line Read more about Miami Cigars Danno One Life Habano – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

Patoro Gran Añejo

Patoro Gran Añejo- Rough Cut Cigar Review

  Today we offer the Stogie Press Rough Cut cigar review notes on the Patoro Gran Añejo Reserva. I received samples of the Gran Añejo Reserva from Dr. Pablo Richard of Patoro Cigars  at the 2015 IPCPR. I would like to thank Dr. Richard for the sample. Patoro Cigars is a Swiss based company that have Read more about Patoro Gran Añejo- Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]