Warped Corto X46

Warped Corto X46 – Rough Cut Cigar review

Warped Cigars announced the latest addition to their Corto line at this years IPCPR. This time, a light pressed 46 ring gauge robusto, aptly named the Corto X46. Kyle Gellis and his team were crazy busy at the IPCPR, so I was not able to get time to sit with him this year as they were Read more about Warped Corto X46 – Rough Cut Cigar review[…]

Epic Maduro Reserva

Epic Maduro Reserva – Rough Cut Cigar Review

Dean Parsons launched the Epic cigar brand back in 2012 and the inaugural cigar for that launch was the Epic Maduro Reserva. I am not sure if Dean realized what an Epic cigar he created, but then again, having met Dean, I would say he knew what he had. Four years later the Epic Maduro Read more about Epic Maduro Reserva – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

LOS TRES REYES MAGOS by Gran Habano

  You just have to love George Rico and Gran Habano cigars! As we continue to search the world of cigars for cool holiday gifts  we have come upon this unique release from Gran Habano -the Los Tres Reyes Magos. If you are looking for a great gift for your cigar friends, this may be just Read more about LOS TRES REYES MAGOS by Gran Habano[…]

LIGHTEN UP WITH PSYKO SEVEN CONNECTICUT

For Immediate Release CONTACT Rachel McKnett Phillips & King International rachelmcknett@kretek.com   LIGHTEN UP WITH PSYKO SEVEN CONNECTICUT VENTURA CIGAR COMPANY INTRODUCES CONNECTICUT TO THE PSYKO SEVEN COLLECTION November 2016 – Inviting cigar aficionados to “Reach into the Dark to Find the Light,” Ventura Cigar is pleased to reveal PSyKo Seven Connecticut, the third blend Read more about LIGHTEN UP WITH PSYKO SEVEN CONNECTICUT[…]

Stage-V Clinger

The Stage V Clinger Review

Looking all over here for you, I gotta get out of here pronto, I’ve got a Stage V Clinger! That was a funny line in the movie The Wedding Crashers, but that is not what we are talking about here – and we are not talking about the dress wearing army character in the TV Read more about The Stage V Clinger Review[…]

Serino Royale 20th Anniversary Maduro XX – Rough Cut Cigar Review

Sometimes in our beloved cigar industry what’s old is new. In today’s case, I am talking about the new Serino Cigar Company. The company is headed up by Tony Serino a name you may not be familiar with. Tony is also the owner of APS Distributors which has dealt in wholesale cigars for 20 years. Much of the Read more about Serino Royale 20th Anniversary Maduro XX – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

Victor Calvo Fuerte

Victor Calvo Fuerte – Rough Cut Cigar Review

At this years IPCPR, Victor Calvo Premium Cigars introduced a number of new blends to round out their portfolio. The added blends, bring to market a complete line of cigars that are designed to please everyone from beginners to the most experienced. One of those cigars is the new Victor Calvo Fuerte, a bold, flavor packed Read more about Victor Calvo Fuerte – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

David (Big Papi) Ortiz

DAVID ORTIZ MAKES HIS FIRST “BIG PAPI” CIGAR EVENT APPEARANCE

The 2016 MLB season has come to end and with it came the retirement of one of the most beloved and iconic players of the 21st century. David (Big Papi) Ortiz . Seen as the greatest player to wear a Rex Sox uniform, the legacy of Big Papi will endure forever. He has a bridge Read more about DAVID ORTIZ MAKES HIS FIRST “BIG PAPI” CIGAR EVENT APPEARANCE[…]

MLB Cigar Ventures Imperia ISLERO

MLB Cigar Ventures Imperia ISLERO – Rough Cut Cigar Review

Mike Bellody and his company MLB Cigar Ventures rocked the cigar world last year with the debut of their Imperia cigar which we at Stogie Press enjoyed immensely.  In fact it was our number 3  cigar of the year in 2015. This year Mike and his team doubled down with two new blends. One was Read more about MLB Cigar Ventures Imperia ISLERO – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

Mombacho Liga Maestro

Mombacho Liga Maestro – Rough Cut Cigar Review

Has it been a decade already? Yep, it’s been ten years since Mombacho Cigars S.A. was founded by two close Canadian friends and a small family owned cigar factory in Granada, Nicaragua. The years have moved by quickly but their story and company has endured. Ten years are a long time in the cigar business, yet Mombacho Read more about Mombacho Liga Maestro – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

Crux Ninfamaniac Dark

Crux Ninfamaniac Dark – Rough Cut Cigar Review

Just “Can’t Get Enough” – that is the tag line for the Crux Ninfamaniac cigar. Last year I had the pleasure of bringing you an in-depth review of the Ninfamaniac natural, and today I would like to introduce you to her darker sister, the Crux Ninfamaniac Dark.  As the Crux Cigars website notes: The Crux Ninfamaniac and Ninfamaniac Read more about Crux Ninfamaniac Dark – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

D’Crossier Pennsylvania Avenue

D’Crossier Pennsylvania Avenue – Rough Cut Cigar Review

Now that the US presidential general election is over, I thought it would be fun to review one of the latest releases from Pure Aroma Cigars, Inc.  Back in 2009 the company started what they called the Presidential Collection. At this years IPCPR Isaias Santana Diaz of Pure Aromas Cigars Inc introduced the latest extension to D’Crossier Presidential Read more about D’Crossier Pennsylvania Avenue – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

Cigar Saveur

Cigar Saveur – Cigar of the Month Club

You may have already seen my video on Cigar Saveur this week, but just in case, here it is again. Let me tell you more about this company. Cigar Saveur, was founded in March of 2016 by two cigar friends, Adam Fox and Michael Hodges. Their goal was to help educate cigar smokers to the difference between Read more about Cigar Saveur – Cigar of the Month Club[…]

Nicatabaco Factory Blend No. 5

Nicatabaco Factory Blend No. 5 – Rough Cut Cigar Review

I have said it before and will say again, with the many high-priced cigars on the market is it possible to produce a decent inexpensive cigars these days. Of course you can, and Roberto P. Duran Cigars has done just that, with the Nicatabaco Factory Blend No. 5. Now I will say it helps to Read more about Nicatabaco Factory Blend No. 5 – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]