FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2017 (Esteli, Nicaragua) The last few years has been a quite the journey for Diany Perez and her Yayabo Cigar brand. A Cuban native, Diany and her family migrated to Nicaragua with a fixed goal in mind – to produce the best tobacco possible. For many years Yayabo provided top Read more about Yayabo Cigars Announces the Yayabo Series 04 The Admiral – The Journey Continues[…]
The other week, I introduced you to the Providencia Cigars El Santo (The Saint), which was a bold and enjoyable maduro. Today we shift the gears slightly and turn to its lighter brother, the Providencia Cigars El Padre (The Father). Of course in real life, a Father could be a Saint but not all Saints are Fathers. I Read more about Providencia Cigars El Padre Cigar Review – Can I Get an Amen[…]
EXPANDING PRODUCTION TO NICARAGUA June 30, 2017 For Immediate Release: Company to Release all six lines from The Plasencia Factory, Estelí, Nicaragua At IPCPR 2017 Hiram & Solomon Cigars, The Masonic Themed Cigar Company has been gaining considerable ground over the past three years; they were featured in Cigar & Spirits Magazine Top Ten Boutique Read more about Hiram Solomon Expanding Production To Nicaraugua[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nomad to Release ‘First Run’ Cigars from 2012. Santiago, Dominican Republic (June 28, 2017) – In celebration of Nomad Cigar Company’s five-year anniversary, they will be releasing a limited number of ‘First Run’ cigars from 2012 at the 2017 IPCPR show. The owner of Nomad Cigar Company, Fred Rewey, started Nomad in Read more about Nomad Cigar to Release First Run Cigars[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 2017 June 28, 2017 (Miami, FL) — Due to the positive response by retailers and consumers alike, including being honored as the 2016 CIGAR OF THE YEAR by Aaron Loomis of Developing Palates, Crux Cigars has decided to bring back the Limitada IPCPR Show Exclusive cigar in 2017. One Read more about Crux Limitada IPCPR Show Exclusive Cigar – It’s Back!!![…]
The year was 1981, and a young man from NYC walked into Boston, MA to start an engineering career. That man was yours truly, Boston Jimmie. Within the first couple of weeks, I was invited by my new-found friends to a baseball game at Fenway Park. Of course I was a young Yankee fan, but Read more about Big Papi (David Ortiz) to Attend the 85th Annual IPCPR[…]
Crux Cigars lit up the cigar market back in 2015 with the release of a very special and limited cigar known as the Crux Limitada PB5. The leaf used in this magnificent blend was hard to come by and short in supply so the company limited the production to just 7,500 cigars. Of course back Read more about Crux Limitada PB5 2017 Release – You’re Gonna Cruxed Again![…]
I drive up and down I-95 on Florida’s east coast on a regular basis, going from Melbourne to Jacksonville to visit my grandchildren. Every time I make the trip I tell myself,I need to stop over at Don Kiki’s in Daytona Beach.This past Sunday, I finally made it happen and I am glad I did. Read more about Don Kiki Cigar Superstore – A Daytona Beach Destination[…]
It seems like it has been forever, but MBombay Cigars have only been around for 3 years, but what a great 3 years Mel Shah has had. It all started back in 2014, when this former IT Executive and cigar shop owner decided to lay it all on the line and introduce his first line Read more about MBombay Classic Churchill Cigar Review- A Classic is Always in Style![…]
A little while ago I was contacted by Raymond Zinar one of the three owners of the owners of Providencia Cigars. Raymond wanted to know if I would be interested in reviewing his company’s cigars. I have seen posts on social media about this brand, and from the photos I saw, the cigars looked inviting. I answered Read more about Providencia Cigars El Santo Cigar Review – A Must Try![…]
Omar de Frias has made quite a name for himself these past few years in the cigar industry. Frias has an interesting story to tell. His original dream was to be a professional basketball player, yea he is like a 6′ 9″ Dominican, but his basketball dreams were grounded after a knee injury. He then Read more about Omar de Frias Takes Flight with the Fratello Navetta[…]
If you are a regular follower of cigar social media, you probably have heard of El Yayabo Cigars by now. They hit the scene back in 2015 at the IPCPR in New Orleans, LA. Their booth was in the back of the show and lucky for me, I always venture the trail least followed. It was then Read more about El Yayabo Renovation Habano Cigar Review – Experience Shows[…]
For Immediate Release: June 15, 2017 The Tradition of high-quality craftsmanship continues Ventura Cigar Company Acquires Cuban Cigar Factory and plans for increased distribution in 2018 June 2017 – Ventura Cigar Company is pleased to announce the acquisition of Cuban Cigar Factory, a boutique, craft cigar business based out of San Diego, CA. The family-run Read more about Ventura Cigar Company Acquires Cuban Cigar Factory[…]
The other week I was out with some friends and my wife called and said my friend Brad stopped by and dropped off a very special cigar I needed to try. Knowing Brad I figured this would be something good but little did I know, until I got home that the cigar he dropped off Read more about Atabey Ritos Cigar Review – Truly a Supreme Goddess[…]