Welcome to the 13th installment of the Stogie Press “Last Weeks Cigar Social Media News and Questions”, where Boston Jimmie scours the world-wide web of cigars and summarizes relevant news and questions of the past week. On the following Monday, my friend Kap Kaplowitz then shreds my writing and puts his unique commentary on select Read more about Last Weeks Cigar Social Media News and Questions – September 14, 2018[…]
It seems it was just the other day that we heard about this small Texas cigar company, but as they say down there, everything is bigger in Texas, and Providencia Cigars is certainly growing into their boots. The latest announcement comes just 48 hours from the previous one and this time the company has announced Read more about Cigar News: Providencia Cigars Announces the Meritage “Aromatic Aged Cigar”[…]
Today we offer the third review in the series of reviews of DAV cigars. This time I examine the DAV Cigars -Prima Natural, a mild to medium introduction from this small boutique company. DAV cigars was a first time exhibitor at this years IPCPR in Las Vegas. and it was a pleasure to talk with Val Read more about Cigar Review: DAV Cigars Prima Natural Churchill – Rated 91[…]
All good things seem to come to an end. But in the case of Nomad cigars and owner Fred Rewey, the end is a new beginning. At first I though it was another prank of some sort. Fred has been known to be a bacon lover, cigar smoking prankster. This time it was true. I Read more about Cigar News: Nomad Cigars Sold To Ezra Zion[…]
Providencia Cigars, the little Texas cigar company that could, has announced the release of its 4th blend. Known as “The Hostage“, the cigar is said to be a bold entry for Providencia Cigar and founders Jim Faber, Reed Grafke, and Raymond Zinar. The cigar is a tribute to the harrowing experience Faber had while volunteering Read more about Cigar News: Providencia Cigars Releases The Hostage[…]
It’s that time of the year when we get an opportunity to pick up one of the most exclusive cigars showcased at the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers (IPCPR) trade show. I am talking about the Crux Cigars Limitada IPCPR Show Exclusive. In a press release, Crux Cigars noted that this years Limitada IPCPR Show Read more about Cigar News: Crux Cigars Starts Shipping the Crux Limitada IPCPR Show Exclusive[…]
Presented at the 2017 IPCPR, the Plasencia Reserva Original is a cigar blend that Plasencia Cigars describe as an “organic cigar“. This means the cigar is made from tobacco certified by the Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA). What does this mean to you the consumer? According to the OCIA websiite: No chemicals or non-natural fertilizers have Read more about Cigar Review: Plasencia Reserva Original Robusto – Rated 91[…]
Welcome to the 12th installment of the Stogie Press “Last Weeks Cigar Social Media News and Questions”, where Boston Jimmie scours the world-wide web of cigars and summarizes relevant news and questions of the past week. On the following Monday, my friend Kap Kaplowitz then shreds my writing and puts his unique commentary on select Read more about Last Weeks Cigar Social Media News and Questions – September 7, 2018[…]
Wow, has it been a week already. Geez, I am so sorry folks, I got tied up with work and home issues and just slipped away from it all for a moment. This time last week I was getting down at the third night of Black Smoke Miami 2018. As you know by now, if Read more about Cigar Lifestyle: Black Smoke Miami 2018 Night Three and Beyond – Ain’t Nothing but Love Baby[…]
Fratello Cigars announced today, they have secured the company’s newest distribution partner, Nordic Cigars. Founded in 2017, Nordic Cigars is headquartered in Sandnes, Norway, the 5th largest city in the country. It is no surprise that de Frias, one of the tallest men in the cigar business with a Nordic first name, chose a Norwegian Read more about Cigar News: Omar de Frias and Fratello Cigars Head to Norway[…]
This past week I was visiting Miami and kept a promise to visit Mr. Karel Martinez, owner of Enki Cigars and Origins Cigars. Karel and Stogie Press go way back, as he was one of the first brand owners to send us samples to review when we first launched our site back in 2013. We Read more about Lounge Review: Origins and Enki Cigar Shop[…]
Evening number two of this years Black Smoke Miami got underway at 7PM on Thursday at Cuban Crafters Cigar Shop and Factory in downtown Miami. If there was any doubt, that this years events would not be bigger than 2017, you can lay that thought to rest. Having been to the 2017 Cuban Crafters party, Read more about Cigar Lifestyle: Black Smoke Miami 2018 – Cuban Crafters[…]