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[…]

Cigar News: PCA Announces Changes in Response to COVID-19

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

The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) announced yesterday, temporary changes to its staffing and programs as a result of the enduring effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic hardships. In the press release they stated that as of July 15, the PCA staff will be furloughed, with benefits, as the board and executive committee Read more about Cigar News: PCA Announces Changes in Response to COVID-19[…]

Cigar News: Gurkha Cigars Re-Introduces Castle Hall Nicaragua

Posted on June 30, 2020June 30, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Under the new leadership of Gurkha Cigars CEO and President Jim Colucci, Gurkha Cigars has announced the release Castle Hall Nicaragua, a grandfathered brand originally released in 2013. Castle Hall Nicaragua is Nicaraguan Puro and is an extension of the Castle Hall line of value cigars that was introduced earlier this year and made in Read more about Cigar News: Gurkha Cigars Re-Introduces Castle Hall Nicaragua[…]

Cigar Review: Amendola Family Cigars Cannoli – Rated 94

Posted on June 29, 2020June 29, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Earlier in June, we broke the news that Jeffrey Amendola and his Amendola Family Cigars company was parting ways with Tabacalera G. Kafie y Cia and moving manufacturing to Erik Espinosa’s La Zona factory in Esteli, Nicaragua. The first product planned to be released from this new collaboration was going to be called the Cannoli, which Jeffrey Read more about Cigar Review: Amendola Family Cigars Cannoli – Rated 94[…]

Cigar News: Fratello Cigars Introduces – Fratello Arlequin Prensado Robusto & Toro

Posted on June 29, 2020June 29, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Fratello Cigars announced today, the introduction of the Fratello Arlequin Prensado. Originally introduced back in June 2019 and expressed in a 6 x 50 vitola packaged in “Space Fresh Packs”, the 2020 “Same Blend, New Look” version of the Arlequin will debut in 2 box-pressed vitolas, a 5 ½ x 52 Robusto and a 6 Read more about Cigar News: Fratello Cigars Introduces – Fratello Arlequin Prensado Robusto & Toro[…]

Cigar Review: Trinidad Espiritu Series No.1 Toro – Rated 90

Posted on June 27, 2020June 27, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Introduced in 2019, the Trinidad Espiritu Series No.1 was a new Nicaraguan Puro, that once again has been a collaboration between Altidas USA and A.J. Fernandez. This is one of three blends released by the company that has A.J.’s craft behind it. As far as the blend, as stated, it is a Nicaraguan puro, meaning Read more about Cigar Review: Trinidad Espiritu Series No.1 Toro – Rated 90[…]