I was thinking the other day, that over the past six years, I have sampled and reviewed a boat load of cigars on Stogie Press. So I decided to start a small series of the “must try” cigars in different categories. Today I will focus on Nicaragua, the largest exporter of cigars to the United Read more about Stogie Press “Must Try” Series – Nicaraguan Cigars[…]
What do you do in the cigar industry when you have an amazing cigar that helped to launch your company? Well, If it ain’t broke don’t fix it! Of course, in the case of Robert Caldwell and A.J. Fernandez, you take what worked and make it new and even better, which is exactly what the Read more about Cigar Review: The King Is Dead Nicaragua Super Toro – Rated 95[…]
Over the past few months I have reviewed two Dapper cigar products to date and as noted in the the review of the review of the company’s El Borracho, Dapper Cigars founder Ian Reith had one goal, “Make just one Great Cigar“. Well that cigar was the second fine cigar I reviewed from the young Read more about Cigar Review: Dapper Cigars Siempre Sun Grown Gordo – Rated 88[…]
In this weeks episode, which aired June 13, 2020 – Boston Jimmie has a cigar chat with Eddie Tarazona, owner of Tres Cero Cinco (305) Cigars the parent company of Tarazona Cigars. Eddie, a true family man, talks about his journey in the cigar industry and how he has juggled family and cigars over 16 Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 15 – Eddie Tarazona from Tres Cero Cinco Cigars[…]
In a letter to the media, Robert and Sharon Holt stated the company will not be participating in any in-person events for the remainder of 2020. This decision was not reached easily, but the company recognizes the severity of he COVID-19 virus and felt it was best to follow the guidelines in place. The company Read more about Cigar News: Southern Draw Cigars Cancels In-Person Event Participation for 2020[…]
Crowned Heads Cigars, is set to release Four Kicks- No. 7 an exclusive release for Casa de Montecristo. The cigars will only be available at Casa de Montecristo’s 28 US retail locations and is set to release on June 24, 2020. The Four Kicks – No. 7 -Casa de Montecristo Exclusive, uses the original Four Read more about Cigar News: Crowned Heads to Release Casa de Montecristo Four Kicks-No. 7 Exclusive[…]
Omar de Frias is proud to announce Fratello Cigars newest distribution partner in Spain, Colonial Tabac SL. Colonial Tabac has been in the cigar industry since 2008 and headquartered in Barcelona Spain, working closely with the best cigar stores in the country that generate 80% of the cigar business in the area. Ernest Zacarias, co-founder Read more about Cigar News: Fratello Cigars Expands European Footprint with Expansion to Spain[…]
Earlier this year, Altidas introduced a new Nicaraguan puro known as the Romeo y Julieta Real Nicaragua. It was officially showcased at TPE 2020 in January and started shipping in March. This is the third time Altidas has created a Nicaraguan puro for Romeo y Julieta. The other two were Romeo y Julieta 1875 Nicaragua Read more about Cigar Review: Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Nicaragua Toro – Rated 93[…]
During the 2020 Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) Trade Show, I met up with Tre-J Cigars CEO Jay Clark. We had a fun and engaging conversation that started with him handing me a sample of his company’s newest blend, The Negotiator, which was also shown at the 2019 PCA trade show. Our conversation got into depths Read more about Cigar Review: Tre-J Cigars Vicarias The Negotiator – Rated 91[…]
Building on the success of the Villa Zamorano Reserva line, Maya Selva Cigars introduced a new 6 x 60 vitola in that line at last years InterTabac trade show in Dortmund, Germany. The new vitola, named “Soberano“, which means “Sovereign”, was also showcased at the 2020 Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) trade show in January of this Read more about Cigar Review: Maya Selva Villa Zamorano Reserva Soberano – Rated 92[…]
In this weeks episode, which aired June 6, 2020 – Boston Jimmie and Rafael Nodal have a deep conversation that tells the story of a young Cuban boy traveling across the sea to arrive at a new home away from tyranny and repression. That boy eventually grew up to be an accomplished musician, business owner, Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 14 – Rafael Nodal[…]
Drew Estate launches the latest addition to the Deadwood lineup, “Leather Rose,” to all retailers nationwide. This release was showcased on Freestyle Live: Special Edition hosted on facebook.com/drewestatecigar June 11th. Uniting with her sisters Sweet Jane, Fat Bottom Betty, and Crazy Alice after spending time away robbing banks (as the folklore goes) the spicy “Leather Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Introduces Leather Rose, the Wildest of the Deadwood Wild Bunch[…]
Omar de Frias announced today that the Fratello Camo Bundles that showcased at this year’s TPE trade show are heading to stores this week. Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic that halted operations in the Dominican Republic and placed the US on a “Stay At Home” order for several weeks, the original March release was delayed. Omar Stated: Read more about Cigar News: Fratello Camo Bundles Start Shipping[…]
Crowned Heads announced today its seventh installment to the Las Calaveras franchise, Las Calaveras EL 2020. First introduced in 2014, Las Calaveras was born as a tribute to those who have passed away in the previous year, and is intended to be a celebration of life and memories made, as opposed to a mournful symbol Read more about Cigar News: Crowned Heads Announces the Las Calaveras EL 2020[…]