CRA Delivers An Open Letter To The Presidential Candidates for the United States

August 5, 2016 The Cigar Rights of America (CRA) today, has taken the  fight against the FDA to the highest level, by sending an open letter to the top 3 presidential candidates Donald J. Trump, Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Governor Gary Johnson. According to the CRA: CRA has issued an open letter to Donald Read more about CRA Delivers An Open Letter To The Presidential Candidates for the United States[…]

Southern Draw Cigars - unveil line extensions August 4, 2016 – Esteli, Nicaragua Southern Draw Cigars has been very busy at Tabacalera Fernandez and announced today that they released a total of 14 new extensions to their current lines including Kudzu – Oscuro, Firethorn – Rosada and all three blends of their QuickDraw line which are Pennsylvania Broadleaf, Habano and Connecticut wrapped blends. With these extensions, Southern Draw Cigars offers five unique blends and a total of 23 facings. Kudzu & Firethorn Extensions Four new sizes for both of the core blends include: Kudzu Axil Lancero (6.5 x 40) - 20 count boxes, 20 count bundles and DRAWpaks 2 – 5 ct Firethorn Pome Lancero (6.5 x 40) - 20 count boxes, 20 count bundles and DRAWpaks 2 – 5 ct Belicoso Fino (5.5 x 50) - 20 count boxes, 20 count bundles and DRAWpaks in 2 – 5 ct Perfecto (5 x 58) - 20 count boxes, 20 count bundles and DRAWpaks in 2 – 5 ct Perfecto (6 x 56) - 20 count boxes, 20 count bundles and DRAWpaks in 2 – 5 ct Production – Limited Annual Production Note: Kudzu Axil and Firethorn Pome lancero were previously released but not announced.

Southern Draw Cigars Unveils Line Extensions

Southern Draw Cigars – unveil line extensions August 4, 2016 – Esteli, Nicaragua Southern Draw Cigars has been very busy at Tabacalera Fernandez and announced today that they released a total of 14 new extensions to their current lines including Kudzu – Oscuro, Firethorn – Rosada and all three blends of their QuickDraw line which Read more about Southern Draw Cigars Unveils Line Extensions[…]

Padilla Lion

Padilla Cava Natural Robusto – Rough Cut Cigar Review

Back in 2014 Padilla Cigars released a new blend known as the Padilla Cava at the IPCPR in Las Vegas. It was the companies first move into larger ring gauge cigars. Speeding the film up to this year, and again in Las Vegas, Ernesto Padilla has doubled down and released the newest incarnation of the Cava; Read more about Padilla Cava Natural Robusto – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

Nomad Signature Series

Nomad Cigar Co. Releases Late Summer Blends

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Nomad Cigar Co. Releases Late Summer Blends Estelí, Nicaragua (Aug 3, 2016) – Nomad Cigar Company is pleased to release several new blends for 2016. These blends were announced and released at IPCPR 2016 (July 25th). Nomad GB-19 Long since wanting to pay tribute to his home state of Wisconsin, Fred Rewey Read more about Nomad Cigar Co. Releases Late Summer Blends[…]

Southern Draw Cigars announces private label program

Southern Draw Cigars announces private label program August 5, 2016 – Austin, Texas & Esteli, Nicaragua Based upon the requests of retail partners, Southern Draw Cigars now uses our Nicaraguan and Dominican private label blends to expand our private label program that currently provides cigars to more than 25 unique retail locations across the United Read more about Southern Draw Cigars announces private label program[…]

Don Kiki "K" by Karen Berger Habano

Don Kiki Cigars K By Karen Berger Habano – Rough Cut Cigar Review

Don Kiki Cigars the brain child of Kiki Berger, who passed away two years ago, introduced the K by Karen Berger at this years IPCPR. Karen is the widow of Kiki and the introduction of the “K” is the latest in a line of fine cigars from the Berger family. Karen herself has stated that Read more about Don Kiki Cigars K By Karen Berger Habano – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

Swinger Cigars Hole in One

Swinger Cigars fills out their card with 6 new blends at 2016 IPCPR

Swinger Cigars, LLC announced the introduction of 5 new blends to complete their lineup at this years IPCPR. Ryan Gallimore, owner of Swinger Cigars has been working on these blends and packaging throughout the year. Swinger cigars is a brand dedicated to the golfing enthusiast, 1st introduced 2 years ago with three blends: Front Nine Read more about Swinger Cigars fills out their card with 6 new blends at 2016 IPCPR[…]

Southern Draw Cigars

Southern Draw Cigars announces updated package design

Southern Draw Cigars announces updated package design August 3, 2016 – Esteli, Nicaragua The Company is very pleased to announce that ALL Southern Draw Cigars will enjoy an upgraded package design as they begin shipping this week.  Certain retailers provided constructive comments and recommendations on the early package design and on the 2 year Anniversary Read more about Southern Draw Cigars announces updated package design[…]

Black Label Trading Company announces annual release of SANTA MUERTE

PRESS RELEASE August 1, 2016 — Black Label Trading Company is pleased to announce the annual release of SANTA MUERTE: Hand crafted in Esteli at Fabrica Oveja Negra. Santa Muerte is being released in small batches leading up to its official birth date of November 1st. “We have gone out of the box on the Read more about Black Label Trading Company announces annual release of SANTA MUERTE[…]

Flor de Selva

Flor de Selva Robusto – Rough Cut Cigar Review

The Flor de Selva brand is one of four lines produced by Maya Selva Cigars. This 22-year-old company is owned and operated by Maya Selva, a woman who is as elegant as the cigars she produces. Today we review the Flor de Selva Natural Robusto which is available in 16 different vitolas: Lancero – LIMITED Read more about Flor de Selva Robusto – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

MoyaRuiz Dim Mak Delivers a Death Punch – Rough Cut Cigar Review

MoyaRuiz introduced their latest limited production release – the Dim Mak at this years IPCPR. The Dim Mak which means “Death Punch” is available in only one vitola, a 5 x 54 robusto, and will be packaged in 10 count boxes that are decorated with Chinese Kanji characters and a chart of strike points on the Read more about MoyaRuiz Dim Mak Delivers a Death Punch – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

Maya Selva

Stogie Press Sits Down With Maya Selva of Flor de Selva Cigars

The 2016 IPCPR is behind us but not without making new friends and visiting old ones. This year I had the opportunity to meet Maya Selva from Maya Selva cigars. We spent a few minutes chatting about her company and cigar line. Maya broke into the market as a woman owned cigar line over 22 years ago and Read more about Stogie Press Sits Down With Maya Selva of Flor de Selva Cigars[…]

DBL Baseball Bat

Dominican Big Leaguer taking it out of the park with new introductions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July  24,  2016 Fransisco Almonte and Dominican Big Leaguer Cigars made some big hits at last years IPCPR.  This year, DBL is proud to announce the addition and expansion of their line with an exclusive 2nd Generación cigar, an addition to the Derrame line – the Derrame II, the new super powerful Big Mama, and  the Read more about Dominican Big Leaguer taking it out of the park with new introductions[…]

Drew Estate announces the release of Herrera Estelí Miami

Drew Estate announces the release of Herrera Estelí Miami, and additional Herrera Estelí Packaging Configurations Friday, July 22, 2016 — Miami, FL – Drew Estate announced today the release of Herrera Estelí Miami as a line extension to the Herrera Estelí Brand. The new cigar will be displayed in Drew Estate’s booth (Booth #2403) at Read more about Drew Estate announces the release of Herrera Estelí Miami[…]