Cigar News: Jessi Flores to Leave Drew Estate to Pursue New Business Ventures

Posted on February 14, 2019September 22, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Drew Estate has announced today, Subculture Studios Director Jessi Flores will be leaving the company to pursue new business ventures. Ever since Jonathan Drew discovered Jessi’s unique street art in Esteli, Nicaragua back in 1999, Mr. Flores has been a driving force of the company’s Subculture Studios. Jonathan Drew himself noted in a press release Read more about Cigar News: Jessi Flores to Leave Drew Estate to Pursue New Business Ventures[…]

Cigar Review: Gran Habano Gran Reserva #5 2012 Gran Robusto – Rated 93

Posted on February 13, 2019February 13, 2019 by bostonjimmie

At last years IPCPR, George Rica and his Gran Habano Cigar Company expanded their portfolio with the introduction of the Gran Habano Gran Reserva #5 2012. This was a natural addition to the Gran Reserva #5 line which previously used leaf from 2011. The new 2012 line refers to the year that the cigar was Read more about Cigar Review: Gran Habano Gran Reserva #5 2012 Gran Robusto – Rated 93[…]

Cigar News: The Latest on the Tyrannical Buc

Posted on February 13, 2019February 13, 2019 by bostonjimmie

As we continue moving through 2019, Riste (Buc) Riatevski has provided a deeper glimpse into the Jas Sum Kral Tyrannical Buc cigar. As we reported two weeks ago, we knew very little about this new blend. Today there is new info. This is like trying to see what the new Corvette looks like if you Read more about Cigar News: The Latest on the Tyrannical Buc[…]

Cigar News: Casa Cuevas Cigars Warehouse Robbed

Posted on February 11, 2019February 11, 2019 by bostonjimmie

It was a rough weekend for Casa Cuevas Cigars and its owner Luis Cuevas. It has been reported that the company’s Miami warehouse was broken into yesterday and the complete inventory of cigars were stolen. The burglary is currently under investigation by the Miami Dade Police Department. In a press release, Casa Cuevas owner, Luis Read more about Cigar News: Casa Cuevas Cigars Warehouse Robbed[…]

Cigar Review: Artesano Del Tobacco – Viva La Vida Pre-Release – Rated 94

Posted on February 9, 2019February 9, 2019 by bostonjimmie

A few weeks ago I was contacted by Artesano Del Tobacco, a small boutique cigar brand based out of NYC. You may not have heard this name before, but they have a 25 year cigar history in the greatest city on earth. They started in the cigar business 25 years ago in New York as Read more about Cigar Review: Artesano Del Tobacco – Viva La Vida Pre-Release – Rated 94[…]

Cigar News: Micallef Cigars to Expand the Legacy Line

Posted on February 9, 2019February 9, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Micallef Cigars, LLC announced, through an Email blast to their fans, they are expanding 3 of their existing lines. The company plans a total of 6 new vitolas to be introduced across the Legacy lines of the Migdalia, Connecticut, and the Experiencia La Crema. The vitolas are in robusto, toro and gordo formats. The new Read more about Cigar News: Micallef Cigars to Expand the Legacy Line[…]

Cigar News: Drew Estate ACID 20th Anniversary starts at Tobacco Plus Expo – Las Vegas

Posted on February 9, 2019February 9, 2019 by bostonjimmie

20 Years in the Making!! Has it been 20 years already. It was 1999 when a young Jonathan Drew first launched the ACID cigar line that has grown into one of the most successful cigar in the world. He left his hometown of Brooklyn, NY and moved to Esteli, Nicariagua living and sleeping in the Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate ACID 20th Anniversary starts at Tobacco Plus Expo – Las Vegas[…]

Cigar News: Kretek International, Inc. aligns with Gawith Hoggarth Pipe Tobacco Products

Posted on February 6, 2019February 6, 2019 by bostonjimmie

For all you pipe lovers out there, it was announced today that Kretek International, Inc., the United States’ largest importer, marketer, and distributor of specialty tobacco products has inked an exclusive distribution deal with legendary Gawith Hoggarth brands. According to today’s press release Kretek International notes: “Established in Kendal, England, in the mid-1800s, Gawith Hoggarth Read more about Cigar News: Kretek International, Inc. aligns with Gawith Hoggarth Pipe Tobacco Products[…]

Cigar News: Jas Sum Kral – “The King of Boutique Cigars” launched in Germany

Posted on February 4, 2019February 4, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Jas Sum Kral Cigars has announced today they have secured distribution of their Red Knight cigars in Germany. According the company’s press release: “After a long process of registration and pushed backed delivery dates, Riste Ristevski’s “boutique as f*ck” creation, Jas Sum Kral officially launches in Germany, the biggest European premium cigar market. “ Distribution Read more about Cigar News: Jas Sum Kral – “The King of Boutique Cigars” launched in Germany[…]

Cigar Review: Joya de Nicaragua Cinco Décadas El General – Rated 93

Posted on February 3, 2019February 3, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Joya de Nicaragua was the first cigar factory in Esteli, Nicaragua. It was founded 50 years ago and besides the production of their own line, it has been the “go-to” factory for numerous cigar brands to get quality cigars manufactured and to access select leaf. After 50 years of success, the company put on a Read more about Cigar Review: Joya de Nicaragua Cinco Décadas El General – Rated 93[…]

Cigar Lounge: Havana Tranquility Punta Gorda Florida

Posted on February 2, 2019January 5, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Last weekend, my wife and I decided to take a trip over to the west coast of Florida and visit the small town of Punta Gorda, Florida. The trip was set up to visit my aging uncle who I have not seen in about a year and of course any trip I take usually involves Read more about Cigar Lounge: Havana Tranquility Punta Gorda Florida[…]

Rock A Feller Cigars Vintage Nicaragua Maduro Lancero

The 2018 Lancero Battle Results

Posted on February 1, 2019February 1, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Lanceros! Those long thin cigars made famous by Fidel Castro with the Cohiba Lancero have been an “on again – off again” vitola. Those that truly understand cigars know that the Lancero is the one that offers the truest flavor of the wrapper. In an article back in 2008, Cigar Aficionado asked Michael Herklots, general Read more about The 2018 Lancero Battle Results[…]

Cigar News: Jas Sum Kral Teases The Tyrannical Buc

Posted on January 31, 2019February 13, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Riste (Buc) Riatevski, the owner of Jas Sum Kral Cigars and master of the phrase “Boutique as Fuck”, teased the media today with the announcement of his latest cigar – The Tyrannical Buc. Being the unique and interesting person that Riste is, the Jas Sum Kral press release did not disclose all the details of Read more about Cigar News: Jas Sum Kral Teases The Tyrannical Buc[…]

Cigar Review: RoMa Craft – CRAFT 2018 – Rated 91

Posted on January 30, 2019November 11, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Back in 2013, Skip Martin and his RoMa Craft Tobac company debuted a special limited edition cigar line known as the CRAFT. The idea behind the CRAFT was to use nothing but a chaveta, the tool used to cut the leaf. There were no molds involved and of course it was rolled completely by hand. Read more about Cigar Review: RoMa Craft – CRAFT 2018 – Rated 91[…]