Cigar News: Largest Premium Cigar Manufacturers Challenge Improper FDA Regulation

Posted on July 17, 2019July 17, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Wednesday, July 17, 2019 — Washington, DC — The largest manufacturers in the premium cigar industry today filed a joint comment with the Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) opposing the agency’s Proposed Substantial Equivalence (“SE”) Rule, which would require manufacturers to submit to an extensive application and testing regime to keep any “non-grandfathered” cigars on the market. Read more about Cigar News: Largest Premium Cigar Manufacturers Challenge Improper FDA Regulation[…]

IPCPR/PCA News: Casa Cuevas Cigars

Posted on July 17, 2019July 17, 2019 by bostonjimmie

At the 2019 IPCPR/PCA trade show I got the opportunity to catch up with Luis Cuevas Jr. to sit down and sample one his newest offerings and talk about whats new. I have known Luis for about 4 years now, originally meeting him on a trip to the Dominican Republic with my good friend Ryan Read more about IPCPR/PCA News: Casa Cuevas Cigars[…]

Cigar Lounge: Cigar Mojo – King of Prussia, PA

Posted on July 16, 2019July 18, 2019 by bostonjimmie

King of Prussia, an interesting name for a township. It is located in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. A little research shows the community took its name in the 18th century from a local tavern named the King of Prussia Inn, which was named after King Frederick the Great of Prussia. The small but growing township is home to the largest shopping Read more about Cigar Lounge: Cigar Mojo – King of Prussia, PA[…]

Cigar Lounge: Mr Stogy’s – Morrisville, PA

Posted on July 14, 2019July 15, 2019 by bostonjimmie

As I noted in a previous post, I trekked up to the NY, NJ, and PA tri-state area over the the July 4th weekend to tour and review a number of cigar lounges. The trip actually started with me flying from Orlando to Newark, where I was picked up by my host Daniel Nina, owner Read more about Cigar Lounge: Mr Stogy’s – Morrisville, PA[…]

IPCPR/PCA NEWS: Oscar Valladares Cigars

Posted on July 14, 2019July 14, 2019 by bostonjimmie

During this years IPCPR/PCA Trade Show, I got the chance to chat a little with Oscar Valladares about how his company is growing and what new products he has for the market. For a small company that started just a few short years ago with the famed Leaf by Oscar, a collaboration between Island Jim Read more about IPCPR/PCA NEWS: Oscar Valladares Cigars[…]

Cigar Lounge: Stogie Press Independence Day Weekend Cigar Lounge Tour

Posted on July 13, 2019July 13, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Last week I accepted an offer to travel up to the tri-state are of NY, NJ, and PA to visit a number of cigar shops over the long Independence Day weekend. I started the trek at 7 AM July 4th and got back home at 9 PM Sunday, July 9th. In all I traveled over Read more about Cigar Lounge: Stogie Press Independence Day Weekend Cigar Lounge Tour[…]

Cigar Lifestyle: Cigars Unite People From All Walks Of Life – By Mike Holmes

Posted on July 13, 2019July 13, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Everyone is different. We all have different skin tones, come from different backgrounds, have different political views etc… Yes at times we tend to disagree, but disagreement does not equal hate. Sure there are people who are very extreme and might take it there, but I personally advocate for listening to differing opinions and letting Read more about Cigar Lifestyle: Cigars Unite People From All Walks Of Life – By Mike Holmes[…]

IPCPR/PCA News: A Cigar Chat with Lars Tetens – A Renaissance Man

Posted on July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 by bostonjimmie

It was the first night of the 2019 IPCPR/PCA Tradeshow in Las Vegas, NV and my Stogie Press associates Steve and Gary joined me at the Alec Bradely/Lars Tetens media party. Of course we just came from the opening party at the Sands Convention Center and I was dressed in black tie and a white Read more about IPCPR/PCA News: A Cigar Chat with Lars Tetens – A Renaissance Man[…]

Cigar Review: Jas Sum Kral Tyrannical Buc Broadleaf Dobles – Rated 93

Posted on July 10, 2019July 10, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Back in February, Riste (Buc) Riatevski provided a glimpse into his latest creation; the Jas Sum Kral Tyrannical Buc cigar. The cigar was initially being released in a broadleaf blend but he noted there would be a Connecticut version, possibly available at the PCA Trade Show in July. Riste was kind enough to send me some samples Read more about Cigar Review: Jas Sum Kral Tyrannical Buc Broadleaf Dobles – Rated 93[…]

IPCPR/PCA News: Stogie Press Presents Mike Bellody the 2018 Boutique Cigar of the Year Award

Posted on July 9, 2019July 9, 2019 by bostonjimmie

As announced on January 1st of this year, Stogie Press selected the MLB Cigar Ventures – David P. Ehrlich PLM Series as the #1 Boutique Cigar for 2018. As we do each each year, we presented the award at the following year’s IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, NV and Mike’s smile tells it all! Read more about IPCPR/PCA News: Stogie Press Presents Mike Bellody the 2018 Boutique Cigar of the Year Award[…]

IPCPR/PCA News – Steve Saka and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust

Posted on July 8, 2019July 8, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Every year at the annual Premium Cigar Association trade show, there is plenty to see and talk about. As in previous years, it was my pleasure to sit with Steve Saka, owner of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust (DTT), as we caught up on the past year and looked to the future. This year, DTT had Read more about IPCPR/PCA News – Steve Saka and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust[…]

IPCPR/PCA News: MBombay Cigars

Posted on July 7, 2019July 8, 2019 by bostonjimmie

At this years Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show, formerly known as the IPCPR, Mel Shah of MBombay showcased two new introductions: M.Esteli MQBA MAYURA The M.Esteli The M.Esteli features a a bold and flavorful blend of aged tobaccos including a Habano 2000 leaf grown on the company’s farm in Ventana, Ecuador. This is the Read more about IPCPR/PCA News: MBombay Cigars[…]

Cigar 101: How to Properly Set-up and Maintain Your Humidor – By Mike Holmes

Posted on July 7, 2019July 7, 2019 by bostonjimmie

So you have just purchased your first humidor to protect your investment of cigars. Congratulations on entering the world of cigars! Now you might be wondering to yourself, “How do I set up my humidor?” I am glad that you asked that question because I am now going to answer it for you. The Initial Read more about Cigar 101: How to Properly Set-up and Maintain Your Humidor – By Mike Holmes[…]

IPCPR News: Bugatti Group Cigars and Innovative Lighters

Posted on July 3, 2019July 3, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Every year when I return from the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers (IPCPR), now known as the Premium Cigar Association (PCA), Trade Show, fellow cigar enthusiasts ask me what’s new? Today I am here to report on something unique and innovative from this high end cigar and accessory company. While most of the show Read more about IPCPR News: Bugatti Group Cigars and Innovative Lighters[…]