Cubariqueño Cigar Co. announces the release of the Protocol Official Misconduct

Posted on April 30, 2018 by bostonjimmie

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pennsylvania (Monday April 30, 2018) Cubariqueño Cigar Co. the guys that brought you the award winning Protocol blends are starting to misbehave. Today they announced the release of the Protocol Official Misconduct. As in all Protocol blends, the company is using Erik Espinosa’s LaZona Factory in Estelí, Nicaragua to produce the cigar. Read more about Cubariqueño Cigar Co. announces the release of the Protocol Official Misconduct[…]

Southern Draw Cigars & Famous Smoke Shop to release Rose of Sharon Perfecto – IGNITE project release #2

Posted on April 30, 2018 by bostonjimmie

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Austin, Texas – APRIL 30, 2018. IGNITE project release #2 will be an exciting new size for the award-winning Rose of Sharon. The medium bodied blend was blessed as: 2017 #1 Cigar of the Year by Stogie Geeks (Joe D.) 2017 #1 Cigar of the Year by Tuesday Night Cigar Club 2017 Read more about Southern Draw Cigars & Famous Smoke Shop to release Rose of Sharon Perfecto – IGNITE project release #2[…]

CAO Cigar Event with Ricky Rodriguez

Posted on April 29, 2018August 4, 2020 by bostonjimmie

This past Thursday I had the pleasure of attending a CAO Cigars event at my local lounge – Executive Cigars Shop and Lounge in Melbourne, FL. The event was part of the shop’s monthly cigar meeting but featured CAO Master Blender, Ricky Rodriguez. Normally when I visit shops for events I tend to talk about Read more about CAO Cigar Event with Ricky Rodriguez[…]

Flatbed Cigars Panacea Blue (Azul) Cigar Review – By Zach Riley

Posted on April 29, 2018 by bostonjimmie

If you thought Zach Riley was taking a break from cigars you would be seriously wrong. He has been working hard doing his best to find time to enjoy some fine cigars when he can. Of course smoking and enjoying vs. smoking and reviewing are two different things and Zach has been doing his best Read more about Flatbed Cigars Panacea Blue (Azul) Cigar Review – By Zach Riley[…]

Flatbed Cigars Track 7 2:46 Cigar Review – By Zach Riley

Posted on April 28, 2018April 28, 2018 by bostonjimmie

The infamous Rainey strikes again in this review of the Track 7 2:46, and HOLY COW. I won’t even say anymore. Hold on to your butts and enjoy this. I sure as heck did. Today we take a look at the Flatbed Cigars Track 7 2:46 cigar. Who is the Flatbed Cigar Company you ask? Their website Read more about Flatbed Cigars Track 7 2:46 Cigar Review – By Zach Riley[…]

EQ Premium Cigars Habano Blend Torpedo Cigar Review

Posted on April 27, 2018 by bostonjimmie

Ahhh, EQ cigars, that small company that has been posting heavily in social media these days. We recently reviewed their Maduro blend the other week and found it to be a flavorful and pleasant smoking experience with perfect construction and burn. Today we are taking a look at a lighter shade of the EQ Premium Read more about EQ Premium Cigars Habano Blend Torpedo Cigar Review[…]

Debonaire Daybreak Cigar Review

Posted on April 24, 2018 by bostonjimmie

Just before the 2017 IPCPR, Drew Estate and Debonaire House announced the release of a new Connecticut shade cigar named the Daybreak. This introduction would be the third addition to the now familiar Debonaire Ultra Premium Cigars lineup. As part of the press release, Phillip S. Zanghi III, owner of Debonaire House, stated: “I have always wanted Read more about Debonaire Daybreak Cigar Review[…]

La Palina Bronze Label Cigar Review – A Unique Flavor Journey

Posted on April 23, 2018 by bostonjimmie

Late last year, Bill Paley and his La Palina team got together with Rocky Patel and released another TAA only blend to the market. TAA stands for Tobacconists’ Association of America, which is a group of large and influential retail cigar shop and lounge owners along with a select group of brand owners. Together, the Read more about La Palina Bronze Label Cigar Review – A Unique Flavor Journey[…]

Tabacú Maduro Robusto Cigar Review

Posted on April 22, 2018 by bostonjimmie

This past February, I took a trip over to Cigarz on the Avenue in Winter Park, FL do meet up with Mel Shah from MBombay Cigars. During that visit I took the opportunity to do a review of the this fine lounge which you may have already read. As I was getting to leave, I Read more about Tabacú Maduro Robusto Cigar Review[…]

CAO Amazon Basin 2017 Cigar Review

Posted on April 21, 2018August 4, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Back in January of this year, I introduced you to the Amazon Basin trilogy, a release of 3 Bragança tobacco blends from CAO Cigars. For those that may not be aware, Braganca tobacco is organically grown on unspoiled tropical land and harvested only once every three years. Besides the introduction to the trilogy, Stogie Press reviewed Read more about CAO Amazon Basin 2017 Cigar Review[…]

Felix Assouline EGO Black Cigar Review

Posted on April 20, 2018 by bostonjimmie

As the editor and publisher of one of the top cigars websites in the world, I have had the pleasure and honor of meeting many of the men and women behind the cigar brands we enjoy so much. My travels have taken me all over the world and I have burned quite a few with Read more about Felix Assouline EGO Black Cigar Review[…]

BREAKING NEWS – Stogie Press to Begin Adding Numerical Ratings to Cigar Reviews

Posted on April 19, 2018 by bostonjimmie

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 19, 2018 – Melbourne, Fl After careful consideration and consultation, Stogie Press has decided to shift from its long-standing approach to reviewing cigars and will begin adding numerical ratings to our cigar reviews, in addition to the current comprehensive review and notes. Our research has shown that even though many consumers Read more about BREAKING NEWS – Stogie Press to Begin Adding Numerical Ratings to Cigar Reviews[…]

Romeo San Andrés by Romeo y Julieta Cigar Review

Posted on April 18, 2018 by bostonjimmie

Well, here we are in 2018 and the collaborations with AJ Fernandez continue where they left off in 2017. This time the cigar tobacco king has worked again with Altadis USA and included Rafael Nodal in the mix to create the latest Romeo y Julieta cigar – the Romeo San Andrés. You may recall AJ has worked Read more about Romeo San Andrés by Romeo y Julieta Cigar Review[…]

Joya de Nicaragua and Drew Estate Announce TAA Antaño Gran Reserva Presidente

Posted on April 18, 2018April 18, 2018 by bostonjimmie

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, April 18, 2018 — Estelí, Nicaragua– Joya de Nicaragua and Drew Estate are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Tobacconists’ Association of America, Ltd (TAA), and 10 years of distribution partnership by introducing the Antaño Gran Reserva Presidente, exclusively for TAA. Five decades ago, two great institutions in the cigar world began operations. Read more about Joya de Nicaragua and Drew Estate Announce TAA Antaño Gran Reserva Presidente[…]