Cigar News: Ventura Cigar Company Announces Sales Organization Restructure

Posted on November 5, 2019November 5, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Ventura Cigar Company has just announced the restructuring of its national sales organization in advance of new FDA regulations expected to hit the tobacco industry in the coming months. In a press release today, the company noted: “In a continually evolving environment, Ventura Cigar Company, through Kretek International remains a strong and profitable company and Read more about Cigar News: Ventura Cigar Company Announces Sales Organization Restructure[…]

Cigar News: Casdagli Cigars Announces Limited Edition Pony Express – Daughter of the Wind

Posted on November 5, 2019November 5, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Small Batch Cigar in collaboration with Casdagli Cigars has announced the launch of a limited edition cigar based on the highly rated Daughters of the Wind Line. The new blend is called “Pony Express”, a nod to fast shipping and fantastic service provided by Small Batch. The Pony Express will be officially launched on the Read more about Cigar News: Casdagli Cigars Announces Limited Edition Pony Express – Daughter of the Wind[…]

Cigar News: Drew Estate Announces the Limited Release of the Herrera Esteli Norteño Edicion Limitada

Posted on November 4, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Drew Estate announced today, the limited release of the Herrera Esteli Norteño Edicion Limitada Churchill to Drew Diplomat retailers nationwide. Originally released in 2015, this limited edition is a favorite among cigar connoisseurs and retailers alike. The Herrera Esteli Norteño Edicion Limitada showcases extensively aged tobaccos from the Estelí and Jalapa growing regions of Nicaragua, Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Announces the Limited Release of the Herrera Esteli Norteño Edicion Limitada[…]

Cigar Review: Balmoral Nicaragua Anejo XO Rothschild Mastivo – Rated 92

Posted on November 3, 2019November 3, 2019 by bostonjimmie

At this years Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show, Royal Agio Cigars showcased the latest rendition of their famed Balmoral Añejo XO brand. Known as the Balmoral Añejo XO Nicaragua it joins its brethren the Añejo XO (original), Añejo XO Connecticut and Añejo XO Oscuro. The company started shipping the Balmoral Añejo XO Nicaragua in Read more about Cigar Review: Balmoral Nicaragua Anejo XO Rothschild Mastivo – Rated 92[…]

Cigar News: Foundation Cigars Announces – Event Only Cigar Pack “The Grasshopper”

Posted on November 2, 2019November 2, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Foundation Cigars announced they are introducing a new “event only” cigar pack called the Grasshopper. This decision was made in the wake of the much sought after Menelik being made available for sale. The Grasshopper is a 5 puros pack that includes two cigars with San Andres Mexican wrapper, two cigars with Candela wrapper, and Read more about Cigar News: Foundation Cigars Announces – Event Only Cigar Pack “The Grasshopper”[…]

Cigar Review: Casa Cuevas Habano La Mandarria (The Sledgehammer) – Rated 94

Posted on November 1, 2019May 22, 2024 by bostonjimmie

Back in February of 2019, the Casa Cuevas warehouse in Miami was broken into at night and robbed of all the cigars stored there. The thieves broke through the outside cinder block wall with sledgehammers and made away with a huge haul. Many in the industry were shocked and some even feared the Casa Cuevas Read more about Cigar Review: Casa Cuevas Habano La Mandarria (The Sledgehammer) – Rated 94[…]

Cigar News: Fratello Cigars Hires Regional Sales Manager for Florida & Georgia

Posted on November 1, 2019November 1, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Omar de Frias is proud to announce the hiring of Robert Hernandez as the new Regional Sales Manager based in Florida and Georgia. “Robert comes to Fratello with years of successful sales experience. He will be responsible for reaching out to existing customers to make sure their needs are met while developing new partnerships within Read more about Cigar News: Fratello Cigars Hires Regional Sales Manager for Florida & Georgia[…]

Cigar Review: Providencia Cigars Nemo A534 – Rated 92

Posted on October 30, 2019October 31, 2019 by bostonjimmie

It was an interesting Sunday morning, waking up to the news that the United States conducted a raid on an ISIS compound in Syria, a raid that resulted in the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Big news for sure. As part of the news, it was also noted that the chase down of Read more about Cigar Review: Providencia Cigars Nemo A534 – Rated 92[…]

Cigar News: ACE Prime Cigars Available in Prestigious Lounges Throughout the US

Posted on October 30, 2019October 30, 2019 by bostonjimmie

ACE PRIME hit the market hot and heavy at this years Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show and the momentum keeps growing. The young company owned by industry veterans has announced today that the first three months in the market has proven the impact of these world-class cigars. In today’s press release, ACE PRIME noted that Read more about Cigar News: ACE Prime Cigars Available in Prestigious Lounges Throughout the US[…]

Cigar Review: Amendola Family Cigars Special Toro – Rated 91

Posted on October 28, 2019October 28, 2019 by bostonjimmie

I was recently contacted by Jeffrey Amendola, founder of Amendola Family Cigars, to see if I would be interested in interviewing his craft. That is a no brainier as I am always looking for cigars I have not yet tried and I can introduce you all to. Jeffrey was kind enough to send me samples Read more about Cigar Review: Amendola Family Cigars Special Toro – Rated 91[…]

Cigar News: Sinistro Cigars Start Shipping Mr. Candela and Mr. White Gold Edition

Posted on October 28, 2019October 28, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Sinistro Cigars announced today that they will start shipping the latest cigars in the company’s portfolio – Mr Candela and Mr. White Gold Edition (pre-release). Both cigars are hand crafted at the La Aurora cigar factory in the Dominican Republic. Mr. Candela The Sinistro Cigars – Mr. Candela – has a blend described as: Wrapper Read more about Cigar News: Sinistro Cigars Start Shipping Mr. Candela and Mr. White Gold Edition[…]

Cigar Review: Black Label Trading Co. – Last Rites Viaticum – Rated 94

Posted on October 27, 2019December 31, 2019 by bostonjimmie

At the 2019 Premium Cigar Association trade show, James Brown, owner of Black Label Trading Company showcased a line extension to his famed Last Rites cigar. This latest release is known as the Last Rites Viaticum. Viaticum is a term used especially in the Catholic Church for the Eucharist (also called Holy Communion) administered, with or Read more about Cigar Review: Black Label Trading Co. – Last Rites Viaticum – Rated 94[…]

Cigar Review: A Cuban Experience – La Sombra – Rated 88

Posted on October 26, 2019October 29, 2019 by bostonjimmie

At the 2019 Premium Cigar Association, the newly formed distribution company ACE Prime hit the scene with a splash and a full portfolio of cigars to offer the market. In total there were 10 different blends showcased at their magnificent booth. Three of the cigars showcased were from a company known as “A Cuban Experience” Read more about Cigar Review: A Cuban Experience – La Sombra – Rated 88[…]

Cigar News: Villiger Cigars Unveils the Villiger Cuellar Black Forest

Posted on October 25, 2019December 14, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Villiger Cigars has announced the release of the Villiger Cuellar Black Forest. The Villiger Cuellar Black Forest will serve as a line extension, to the very popular Villiger Cuellar Connecticut Krēmē. The Villiger Cuellar Black Forest is a Dominican made cigar, which will feature a dark, rich, oily, and flavorful maduro wrapper. This, inspired by Read more about Cigar News: Villiger Cigars Unveils the Villiger Cuellar Black Forest[…]