Cigar News: Words A Premium Cigar Manufacturer/Brand Owner Never Want To See

Posted on July 23, 2020 by bostonjimmie

“We completed our review of your Substantially Equivalent (SE) Report submitted under section 905(j) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) and determined that the new tobacco product is not substantially equivalent to the predicate tobacco products listed in Appendix A…..“ These are the words that start the letter from the FDA Read more about Cigar News: Words A Premium Cigar Manufacturer/Brand Owner Never Want To See[…]

Cigar News: InterTabac to Hold In-Person and Virtual Trade Show in November

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

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the cigar industry, especially the key trade shows both nationally and internationally, Messe Dortmund GmbH announced back in May that they were canceling this years InterTabac trade show. The show was scheduled to be held in Dortmund, Germany Sept. 18-20, 2020. This week, Messe Dortmund GmbH announced Read more about Cigar News: InterTabac to Hold In-Person and Virtual Trade Show in November[…]

Cigar News: Crux Cigars Starts Shipping the Crux Epicure Gordo

Posted on July 21, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Crux Cigars has announced today that they have begun shipping the latest line extension to the company’s most popular brand the Crux Epicure. This years extension brings a 6 x 60 gordo vitola to the Epicure line. The Crux Epicure brand has been a mainstay for the company since 2017 and has a blend described Read more about Cigar News: Crux Cigars Starts Shipping the Crux Epicure Gordo[…]

Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 18 – David Blanco – Blanco Cigars

Posted on July 19, 2020July 19, 2020 by bostonjimmie

In this episode we take a trip with David Blanco, owner of Blanco Cigars as we look back to the days of his grandparents and father in the Cuban revolution and come to modern times with US Born and 5th Generation Blanco cigar man, David Blanco. The Blanco family has seen it all and still Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 18 – David Blanco – Blanco Cigars[…]

Cigar Review: Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Brimstone – Rated 92

Posted on July 16, 2020July 16, 2020 by bostonjimmie

One of the highlights of the 2019 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show, was the announcement and showcase of the Brimstone line extension to the acclaimed Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder. Hailed as the company’s boldest blend, it was described as a vivid interpretation of wrath with the Jacobs Ladder –hail, fire and brimstone – the names applied to each of its triple ligero filler tobaccos. Read more about Cigar Review: Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Brimstone – Rated 92[…]

Cigar News: Crowned Heads Extends the Juarez Line with the Chihuahua Regular Production Version

Posted on July 15, 2020July 15, 2020 by bostonjimmie

There may not be a Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show this year, but that has not halted the new releases from cigar companies. The latest announcement comes from Crowned Heads, who has revealed the first regular production brand extension to their popular Juårez cigar line. The (5 1/2″ x 48) parejo will be called Read more about Cigar News: Crowned Heads Extends the Juarez Line with the Chihuahua Regular Production Version[…]

Cigar News: Espinosa Premium Cigars Announces Warhead VI

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

Fans of Espinosa Premium Cigars should be happy with the latest announcement for the company on the release of the latest Warhead VI. First released in 2013, the WARHEAD is a full bodied cigar packed with creamy sweetness and delicious spice. This is the 6th iteration of the highly acclaimed and iconic, annual release Warhead Read more about Cigar News: Espinosa Premium Cigars Announces Warhead VI[…]

Cigar Review: Deadwood Leather Rose by Drew Estate – Rated 90

Posted on July 13, 2020July 15, 2020 by bostonjimmie

One the newest releases from Drew Estate in 2020 is the Deadwood Leather Rose. The cigar was showcased on the company’s Freestyle Live: Special Edition – June 11th and was met with great anticipation from the many Deadwood cigar fans. In a press release about the new cigar, Jonathan Drew, Founder and President of Drew Read more about Cigar Review: Deadwood Leather Rose by Drew Estate – Rated 90[…]

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[…]