One of many things I can say about Francisco Almonte, owner of Dominican Big Leaguer (DBL) Cigars, is he knows how to make some awesome looking cigars. The man was trained by some of the best in the industry before he branched out on his own a number of years ago. Besides his core line Read more about Cigar Review: DBL Cigars Tamo Lindo El Amarillo Fancy Belicoso – Rated 96[…]
Shortly after David (Big Papi) Ortiz retired from a storied MLB career, Tobacalera El Artista released a cigar that was Ortiz’ personal blend – the Big Papi. That cigar went on to be the number 24 cigar on the Stogie Press top 25 of 2016. Now 3 years later, at this years PCA trade show, Read more about Cigar Review: El Artista Big Papi The Slugger – Rated 94[…]
The House of Representatives passed the year end funding bill today that includes funding to keep the government running through September of 2020. The bill was broken into two packages – one for national security which passed 280-138 and the other for domestic agencies which also passed 297-120. The domestic agencies part included a provision Read more about Legislation: House Approves Spending Bill – Raises Tobacco age to 21[…]
If you recall, I introduced the RS Hubbard cigar line to you all earlier this year and in case you missed that article I will recap again here. Rodney and Tamika Hubbard, are the owners of RS Hubbard Tobacco, based out of St. Louis, MO. The brother-sister team has been producing cigars, under their brand Read more about Cigar Review: R.S. Hubbard Maduro Toro (The Entertainer) – Rated 92[…]
Jimmie – you have a problem!! My wife recently looked at my Humidor and said “Jimmie, you need to be in the Christmas giving spirit” – so here it is, for the first time ever, we are running a Stogie Press “Readers Choice Cigar of the Year” contest. This is real simple, just comment on Read more about Lifestyle: Stogie Press – Readers Choice Cigar of the Year – Contest[…]
Continuing with the unveiling of our 2019 Top 25 Boutique Cigars, today we present candidates 6 – 10. Remember, these are not yet ranked, they are only candidates, and like in the past, there will be 28 cigars finally listed with 3 getting honorable mentions. The final ranked list will be announced, as always, at Read more about Cigar News: 2019 Stogie Press Top 25 Boutique Cigar Candidates – 6 through 10[…]
During the unveiling of the Villiger Cuellar Black Forest, Heinrich Villiger noted: ” We very much look forward to releasing the Villiger Cuellar Black Forest, as it marries Caribbean artisan tobacco craftsmanship with German/Swiss folklore, culture, and mysticism. Both our passion for tobacco and the Villiger culture are represented in this cigar.” That was back Read more about Cigar Review: Villiger Cuellar Black Forest – Rated 95[…]
Just in time for holiday gift giving, Drew Estate announced the shipping of ten humidified 5-Packs, including: ACID Kuba Kuba, ACID Kuba Maduro, ACID Toast, ACID Cold Infusion ACID Blondie, Undercrown Maduro and Shade, Tabak Especial Dulce and Negra, and La Vieja Habana Cuban Corojo. Meticulously designed for the consumer who is on-the-go, each 5-Pack Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Announces Shipping of Humidified 5-Packs Nationwide[…]
Today Drew Estate announced the soft re-opening of the Cigar Safari Program, the ultimate experiential cigar tour to Esteli, Nicaragua hosted at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate for 4 days and 3 nights. Since 2008, Drew Estate has been the industry leader in cigar tourism through their Cigar Safari program. Safari presents an opportunity for Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Announces Soft Re-Opening of Cigar Safari[…]
Isabela Cigar Company is ecstatic , as the company’s long-awaited and by far most sought after Ltd Release, the ISABELA Time-Traveler, is dropping December 13th 2019 !! According to Isabella Cigars: “The Time-Traveler is the truest “Journey” of a cigar, blended to take you on a trip back in time, to the flavor profiles of Read more about Cigar New: Isabela Cigar Company Announces the 2019 Time-Traveler[…]
New cigar companies were few and far between at the 2019 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show. This we can attribute, for the most part. to the forthcoming FDA regulations that make entering the premium cigar market difficult and expensive. So when I see a new brand like Platinum Nova Cigars, taking the shot, I Read more about Cigar Review: Platinum Nova Cigars – Platinum Batch Torpedo – Rated 94[…]
This past Friday evening I was cordially invited to attend and cover a one night event in Wynwood, Florida called “X Art Basel’ that was put on by Drew Estate Cigars. If you are not familiar with Art Basel, one of the biggest events held in Miami, Florida, it is a gathering of artists, galleries, Read more about Cigar Lifestyle – When Worlds Collide – Drew Estate X Art Basel Event[…]
Crux Cigars has announced they will begin shipping the Bull & Bear this week to their retail partners across the country. Released in 2014, the Bull & Bear was one of the 5 original blends manufactured by Crux Cigars. Since being released, it has been a staple in the Crux Cigars assortment and consistently rates Read more about Cigar News: Crux Cigars Bull & Bear Shipping This Week[…]
Operation: Cigars For Warriors announced today they have forged a partnership with Hiram & Solomon Cigar Company offering cigars for purchase at “special below wholesale pricing”. Once purchased, the cigars will be donated to Op: CFW. In the announcement, Storm Boen, Chairman and CEO of Operation: Cigars for Warriors said: “On behalf of Operation: Cigars Read more about Cigar News: Operation Cigar for Warriors Partners with Hiram & Solomon Cigars[…]