Cigar News: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust® Announces The DTT Timeshare Experience

Posted on July 13, 2020July 13, 2020 by bostonjimmie

With the ongoing challenges in the cigar industry with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust® (DTT) has announced an innovative virtual initiative dubbed, with their tongues firmly planted in cheek called, “The DTT Timeshare Experience”. The program will be debuting in the 2nd half of July 2020 in response to the cancellation Read more about Cigar News: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust® Announces The DTT Timeshare Experience[…]

Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 17 – A Cigar Consumer Panel

Posted on July 11, 2020July 11, 2020 by bostonjimmie

In this episode, Boston Jimmie from Stogie Press joins a panel of cigar consumers to talk about their love of the leaf. We get into likes and dislikes including pet peeves, the FDA, Cigar Shop etiquette, and general discussions. The panel included a diversity of cigar enthusiasts including Agatha K Hall, Adam Machado, Dak Knoll, Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 17 – A Cigar Consumer Panel[…]

Cigar News: Alec Bradley 10 Year Anniversary Fine & Rare Set to Go On Sale to Tobacconists

Posted on July 11, 2020July 11, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Alec Bradley Cigar Co. has announced that they will be celebrating the 10 Year Anniversary of their Fine & Rare series by releasing 500 limited edition boxes featuring all five of the Fine & Rare iterations. Fine & Rare is the result of Alec Bradley Cigar Co. founder, Alan Rubin’s goal of creating a cigar Read more about Cigar News: Alec Bradley 10 Year Anniversary Fine & Rare Set to Go On Sale to Tobacconists[…]

Cigar Review: Oliva Master Blends 3 Torpedo – Rated 95

Posted on July 9, 2020July 9, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Back in 2003, Oliva Cigar Co. introduced a special limited edition cigar known as the Master Blends. The idea was to use some of the finest tobacco cultivated and do an annual release showcasing what can be done with the best you have. The company followed up with a Masters Blends 2 in 2005 and Read more about Cigar Review: Oliva Master Blends 3 Torpedo – Rated 95[…]

Cigar News: Casa Cuevas Cigars To Present “Retailer Only Access” Sales Event

Posted on July 9, 2020July 9, 2020 by bostonjimmie

In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent cancellation of this years Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show, Casa Cuevas Cigars has announced today, they will extend a special week-long sales effort to all retailers starting Friday July 10th though July 17th. President of Casa Cuevas Cigars, Luis Cuevas Jr., said “With the PCA being cancelled, and Read more about Cigar News: Casa Cuevas Cigars To Present “Retailer Only Access” Sales Event[…]

Cigar News: Alec & Bradley Cigars to Feature Kintsugi on The Traveling Roadshow

Posted on July 8, 2020July 8, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Alec & Bradley Cigars, founded by brothers Alec and Bradley Rubin in 2018, announced today that their third full line release- Alec & Bradley ‘Kintsugi’ (pronounced Kint-Su-Gee) will be featured at “The Traveling Roadshow“, beginning July 13, 2020. Alec & Bradley announced ‘Kintsugi‘ in March of 2020. The goal was to have the new line Read more about Cigar News: Alec & Bradley Cigars to Feature Kintsugi on The Traveling Roadshow[…]

Cigar News: Jas Sum Kral Releases Sweden Exclusive Sota Kator

Posted on July 8, 2020August 14, 2020 by bostonjimmie

According to Riste Ristevski, owner of Jas Sum Kral Cigars, the most anticipated release since ABBA in Sweden, has just been shipped. We ain’t talking music, we are talking about cigars – the JSK Sota Kator! KindCigars Dealer Box is a double stacked 6 count tray. Piano grade finished box. Contact Kind Cigars for MSRP. Read more about Cigar News: Jas Sum Kral Releases Sweden Exclusive Sota Kator[…]

Cigar News: DC Court of Appeals Rules Against FDA Warning Labels on Cigars

Posted on July 7, 2020July 7, 2020 by bostonjimmie

The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit unanimously ruled in favor of the Premium Cigar industry today, by striking down a former ruling that warning labels are required on cigar products. The court ruled that the FDA warning labels are “arbitrary and capricious.” The complete opinion of the court can Read more about Cigar News: DC Court of Appeals Rules Against FDA Warning Labels on Cigars[…]

Cigar Review: Black Bird Cigar Co. Cuco Criollo Robusto – Rated 90

Posted on July 6, 2020July 6, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Today I offer you a review of yet another fine Blackbird Cigar Co. creation. This time is it the Cuco Criollo. The Spanish word “Cuco” translates to “Cuckoo” in English. Following with the theme of the company, the Cuco is type of bird. In case you wanted to know, the Cuco (Cuckoo) is defined by Read more about Cigar Review: Black Bird Cigar Co. Cuco Criollo Robusto – Rated 90[…]

Cigar Review: Crux Limitada 2019 The Show – Rated 95

Posted on July 5, 2020July 5, 2020 by bostonjimmie

At the 2019 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show, Crux Cigars introduced a fresh new look to their packaging that is eye catching on a shelf. Though they did not have any new blends, they did showcase their annual release of their Limitada line. Introduced back in 2015, the Limitada line grew over the years, Read more about Cigar Review: Crux Limitada 2019 The Show – Rated 95[…]

Cigar Review: Pichardo Reserva Familia Habano – Rated 90

Posted on July 5, 2020November 21, 2020 by bostonjimmie

It seems like only yesterday, but the 2019 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show was a year ago. It was during that show, Luciano Meirelles got on stage and introduced the cigar world to a new cigar distribution company known as ACE Prime. The company also joined forces with Tabacalera Pichardo in Nicaragua to announce Read more about Cigar Review: Pichardo Reserva Familia Habano – Rated 90[…]

Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 16 – Luis Cuevas – Casa Cuevas Cigars

Posted on July 3, 2020July 4, 2020 by bostonjimmie

In this episode, Boston Jimmie of Stogie Press, takes a trip down memory lane with Luis Cuevas Jr., owner of Casa Cuevas Cigars. Boston Jimmie met Luis back in 2016 at the Casa Cueves factory (Tabacalera Las Lavas, in Santiago, Dominican Republic) and has developed a long lasting friendship over the years. Check out the Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 16 – Luis Cuevas – Casa Cuevas Cigars[…]

Cigar News: Crowned Heads Partners with Tabacalera Pichardo to Produce Mil Dias

Posted on July 3, 2020November 13, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Crowned Heads announced today the introduction of “Mil Dias,” an ultra-premium cigar developed in partnership with Tabacalera Pichardo, the factory behind the highly successful “Juårez” brand launched in the latter part of 2018. Mil Dias translates to ‘one-thousand days,’ and is a reference to the three-year window of time it required to bring the project Read more about Cigar News: Crowned Heads Partners with Tabacalera Pichardo to Produce Mil Dias[…]

Cigar News: Mombacho Cigars Announces 4th Edition Cosecha Cigar

Posted on July 2, 2020July 2, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Mombacho Cigars has announced it will be releasing the fourth edition of its Cosecha annual limited edition. This years edition will be constructed entirely of tobaccos from the 2015 crop and as in previous vintages, it will be a Nicaraguan puro. Claudio Sgroi, Mombacho’s President and Master Blender Claudio Sgroi noted: “True vintage is almost Read more about Cigar News: Mombacho Cigars Announces 4th Edition Cosecha Cigar[…]