Happy autumn to everyone and welcome to the 14th installment of the Stogie Press “Last Weeks Cigar Social Media News and Questions”, where Boston Jimmie scours the world-wide web of cigars and summarizes relevant news and questions of the past week. On the following Monday, my friend Kap Kaplowitz then shreds my writing and puts Read more about Last Weeks Cigar Social Media News and Questions – September 21, 2018[…]
With all the craziness at this years IPCPR, I mean with the fire and rescheduling, not to mention all the zig-zagging I was doing across the floor, I totally missed the Esteban Carreras Cigars booth. From what I have read, the company rolled out an additional 4 3/4 x 46 vitola, known as the Böölit, for Read more about Cigar Review: Esteban Carreras Mr. Brownstone Natural Toro Grande – Rated 89[…]
Leading up to this years IPCPR back in July were news articles about the forthcoming Island Club cigars. Island Lifestyle Importers, the exclusive manufacturer of Island Lifestyle Cigars and Tommy Bahama Luxury Cigar Accessories, presented the latest line at the show and have announced today, Island Club cigars will be shipping to dealers across the country. The Read more about Cigar News: Island Club Cigars Begin National Distribution[…]
Ah yes, Crowned Heads, a cigar company known for cigar names like Four Kicks, Headley Grange, Jericho Hill and more. Names that give tribute to musicians and bands. This makes sense, as Crowned Heads is based out Nashville, TN and why not give tribute to music. But this year, at the IPCPR, Crowned Heads Cigars Read more about Cigar Review: Crowned Heads Court Reserve XVIII Robusto – Rated 96[…]
At this years IPCPR I visited the Felix Assouline cigar company and got to meet Felix and talk about his cigars. You can see the chat we had here. The company rolled out a number of new SKUs to the market at the show and one of those was a line extension to their popular EGO Read more about Cigar Review: Felix Assouline EGO Ocean Blue – Rogue Wave Cuadrado – Rated 91[…]
The other day I received a press release from Joel Vazquez Marrero, owner of the Marrero Cigar Company, announcing the opening of a new cigar factory in Tamboril, República Dominicana. This is not going to be your ordinary cigar factory, in fact one could call it an art studio that produces cigars like no other. Marrero teamed Read more about Cigar News: When Art Becomes Smokable – Marrero Cigar Co./Fabrica MCR[…]
Welcome to the 13th installment of the Stogie Press “Last Weeks Cigar Social Media News and Questions”, where Boston Jimmie scours the world-wide web of cigars and summarizes relevant news and questions of the past week. On the following Monday, my friend Kap Kaplowitz then shreds my writing and puts his unique commentary on select Read more about Last Weeks Cigar Social Media News and Questions – September 14, 2018[…]
It seems it was just the other day that we heard about this small Texas cigar company, but as they say down there, everything is bigger in Texas, and Providencia Cigars is certainly growing into their boots. The latest announcement comes just 48 hours from the previous one and this time the company has announced Read more about Cigar News: Providencia Cigars Announces the Meritage “Aromatic Aged Cigar”[…]
Today we offer the third review in the series of reviews of DAV cigars. This time I examine the DAV Cigars -Prima Natural, a mild to medium introduction from this small boutique company. DAV cigars was a first time exhibitor at this years IPCPR in Las Vegas. and it was a pleasure to talk with Val Read more about Cigar Review: DAV Cigars Prima Natural Churchill – Rated 91[…]
All good things seem to come to an end. But in the case of Nomad cigars and owner Fred Rewey, the end is a new beginning. At first I though it was another prank of some sort. Fred has been known to be a bacon lover, cigar smoking prankster. This time it was true. I Read more about Cigar News: Nomad Cigars Sold To Ezra Zion[…]
Providencia Cigars, the little Texas cigar company that could, has announced the release of its 4th blend. Known as “The Hostage“, the cigar is said to be a bold entry for Providencia Cigar and founders Jim Faber, Reed Grafke, and Raymond Zinar. The cigar is a tribute to the harrowing experience Faber had while volunteering Read more about Cigar News: Providencia Cigars Releases The Hostage[…]
It’s that time of the year when we get an opportunity to pick up one of the most exclusive cigars showcased at the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers (IPCPR) trade show. I am talking about the Crux Cigars Limitada IPCPR Show Exclusive. In a press release, Crux Cigars noted that this years Limitada IPCPR Show Read more about Cigar News: Crux Cigars Starts Shipping the Crux Limitada IPCPR Show Exclusive[…]
Presented at the 2017 IPCPR, the Plasencia Reserva Original is a cigar blend that Plasencia Cigars describe as an “organic cigar“. This means the cigar is made from tobacco certified by the Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA). What does this mean to you the consumer? According to the OCIA websiite: No chemicals or non-natural fertilizers have Read more about Cigar Review: Plasencia Reserva Original Robusto – Rated 91[…]
Welcome to the 12th installment of the Stogie Press “Last Weeks Cigar Social Media News and Questions”, where Boston Jimmie scours the world-wide web of cigars and summarizes relevant news and questions of the past week. On the following Monday, my friend Kap Kaplowitz then shreds my writing and puts his unique commentary on select Read more about Last Weeks Cigar Social Media News and Questions – September 7, 2018[…]