Crux Cigars has announced the launch of the Union Fire, a new line of cigars that will be available exclusively through the Famous Smoke Shop. The name Union Fire pays homage to the Union Fire Company. It was a volunteer fire department in Philadelphia, formed with the assistance of Benjamin Franklin in 1736. Known as Read more about Cigar News: Crux Cigars Launches Union Fire a Famous Smoke Exclusive[…]
Altadis U.S.A., maker of world-renowned premium cigars announced today the release of the Montecristo Espada Oscuro. The Montecristo Espada Oscuro is a follow-up cigar to the Montecristo Espada, which earned a top 20 honors by Cigar Aficionado in 2015. Once again, the “Grupo de Maestro’s” (Montecristo’s highly regarded group of Master Blenders) were given access to the Read more about Cigar News: Altadis U.S.A Announces the Montecristo Espada Oscuro[…]
If you visit the Alec Bradley website, you will see the following quote from Alan Rubin, owner of Alec Bradley Cigars: “A star in born. Alec Bradley Magic Toast got its name on a night forever etched in my memory. That’s the night, I saw for myself, by flashlight, a crop that was beyond belief. Read more about Cigar Review: Alec Bradley Magic Toast – Rated 93[…]
United Cigars announced today the launch of a new collaboration series shipping in May. Series Unidas has been a work in progress for many years, the idea of a collaboration between United Cigars and other cigar brands seemed to be a natural next step after the success of their Firecracker Limited Releases. The first in Read more about Cigar News: United Cigars Announces Series Unidas – A Hammer + Sickle Collaboration[…]
Fresh off his 20 tenure at Drew Estate Cigars – Subculture Studios, Jessi “VICTMS” Flores has hit the ground running in his new venture of creating specialized, one of a kind, hand made cigar accessories. In fact it has been just two months since he departed Drew Estate. In a press release today, Flores announced Read more about Cigar News: Jessi “VICTMS” Flores Partners With Ortez Store To Sell Handmade Cigar Accessories[…]
As I was enjoying the Easter and Passover weekend with my family, I looking for some cigars I have not smoked lately and decided to pick out a Hiram & Solomon Veiled Prophet Monarch. As I was smoking this I realized this is a cigar I have not reviewed yet on Stogie Press and decided Read more about Cigar Review: Hiram and Solomon Veiled Prophet Monarch – Rated 94[…]
Late in 2018, I was up north for some family events and visits, one of which landed me Pittsburgh, PA. I took the opportunity while there to connect with my Stogie Press contributor, health coach and all around food nerd, Mike Bruce. Besides his love for cigars, Mike runs a website LifeStartsWithFood.com which you may Read more about Cigar Review: Leaf by Esteban – Rated 92[…]
It seems the Government just can’t get things right. Even with the the current set of regulations that the FDA is trying to slap on the premium cigar industry, lawmakers this week have drafted a comprehensive bill that would extend cigarette regulations to all other tobacco products like premium cigars. The bill is the work Read more about Cigar News: FDA ALERT!![…]
You may not know Matt Hunt and His brand FQ Cigars but this is a brand that has been growing since 2013. Since Matt lives in Central Florida, I have had the opportunity to meet him from the beginning of his journey. The name FQ stands for Fernandez y Quiroga. I first reviewed the company’s Read more about Cigar Review: FQ Cigars Proper Robusto – Rated 92[…]
It has been a while since I talked about DAV Cigars. They are a loyal sponsor of Stogie Press and I truly enjoy their craft. You may have read my past reviews of their line and today I offer the 4th review, this time on their Mestizo line. The DAV Cigars Mestizo is described by Read more about Cigar Review: DAV Cigars Mestizo Robusto – Rated 93[…]
Debonaire House and Indian Motorcycle® has announced the Indian Motorcycle® Cigars Connecticut Shade. The company will be launching this new blend in May as a Canadian Retailer exclusive cigar. Distribution will be handled with their partner Brigham 1906. Re-introduced into the premium cigar market in 2015, Indian Motorcycle Cigars is a licensed product between Debonaire Read more about Cigar News: Debonaire House & Indian Motorcycle® Announces the Indian Motorcycle® Connecticut Shade Canadian Exclusive[…]
Today I would like to introduce you to a cigar many of you may never heard of. I personally would never have heard of it if I didn’t have the opportunity to meet Daniel Nina, owner of Sticks Cigar Lounge in Rahway, NJ. We met earlier this year on the DBL Cigars Factory and Field Read more about Cigar Review: Sticks Cigars El Primero Robusto – Rated 93[…]
Many of us cigar enthusiasts are familiar with Shorty Rossi and his mission to save abused dogs. Shorty has a storied life but there are two things I know he loves – cigars and dogs. I have known Shorty for a number of years now and even recall going to a Detroit Tigers game one Read more about Cigar Lifestyle: Shorty’s Rescue Inc. Clinic and Rescue Center to Open September[…]
Drew Estate announced today the seasonal release of their Flying Pig vitola. The 2019 series will include: Liga Privada No. 9 and T52 Undercrown Maduro, Shade and Sun Grown Kentucky Fire Cured In todays announcement, the company notes: ”The Flying Pig is one of the most desired vitolas in the company’s portfolio, presented in a 100mm x Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Releases 2019 Flying Pigs[…]