Rick Ardito to Join Foundation Cigar Company as Executive Brand Manager for THE UPSETTERS

Rick Ardito to Join Foundation Cigar Company as Executive Brand Manager for THE UPSETTERS Southbury, CT – July 8, 2016 – Rick Ardito has officially joined Foundation Cigar Company as Brand Manager, for the highly anticipated July 2016 release of Nick Melillo’s exciting new brand, “The Upsetters.” Ardito brings a wealth of knowledge and valuable experience Read more about Rick Ardito to Join Foundation Cigar Company as Executive Brand Manager for THE UPSETTERS[…]

Villiger San'Doro Colorado

Villiger San’Doro Colorado – Rough Cut Cigar Review

Today we offer the Stogie Press Rough Cut cigar review notes on the Villiger San’Doro Colorado. I received samples of this cigar from Villiger Cigars North America, Inc. I would like to thank them for the samples. The Villiger San’Doro line was introduced at the 2015 IPCPR and included three blends; Brazilian Puro Maduro, Claro and Read more about Villiger San’Doro Colorado – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

Gran Habano La Conquista

Gran Habano La Conquista Pre-Lanzamiento 2016 – Rough Cut Cigar Review

Today we offer the Stogie Press Rough Cut cigar review notes on the Gran Habano La Conquista Pre-Lanzamiento 2016. This cigar is a pre-release version of what’s to come, in fact the phrase  “Pre-Lanzamiento” translates to “launching” so this is the pre-launch of the cigar. I was told that band may not be the official band of Read more about Gran Habano La Conquista Pre-Lanzamiento 2016 – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

La Jugada Claro

MoyaRuiz Cigars announces La Jugada Claro

MoyaRuiz Cigars presents their latest creation – the La Jugada Claro.  This is the company’s first blend using a Connecticut wrapper. MoyaRuiz has been making waves in the cigar industry ever since they released their original La Jugada blends, followed up with their hit Nunchuck and then last year, introducing The Rake and the Chinese Finger Read more about MoyaRuiz Cigars announces La Jugada Claro[…]

Baracoa Cigar The Voyage

Baracoa Cigar Company Announces Launch of “The Voyage”

Baracoa Cigar Company Announces Launch of “The Voyage” a Premium Cigar Hand Rolled in the Dominican Republic Cigar enthusiasts have good reason to be excited.  A new boutique cigar manufacturer Baracoa Cigar Company is set to release their first line, with a full dedication to providing the highest levels of quality and service.  The company Read more about Baracoa Cigar Company Announces Launch of “The Voyage”[…]

Foundation Cigars Upsetters

Miami Cigar Co. to Distribute Upsetters brand by Foundation Cigar Co.

Miami Cigar Co. to Distribute the Highly Anticipated Upsetters brand by Foundation Cigar Co. Southbury, CT July 5th, 2016 – Nicholas Melillo, owner of Foundation Cigar Company formally announces the appointment of Miami Cigar Company as the Exclusive Distributor for the long awaited UPSETTERS brand set for release just prior to the 2016 IPCPR Show Read more about Miami Cigar Co. to Distribute Upsetters brand by Foundation Cigar Co.[…]

Gran Habano American Puro

Rough Cut Cigar Review – Gran Habano American Puro

Today we offer the Stogie Press Rough Cut cigar review notes on the Gran Habano American Puro. Introduced in 2013 the Gran Habano American Puro is just that,. a cigar that uses all american grown leaf and manufactured in the GR Tabacaleras Unidas Co. factory in Miami, FL.  It does not get more American! So today, 240 Read more about Rough Cut Cigar Review – Gran Habano American Puro[…]

La Aroma De Cuba Mi Amor

Rough Cut Cigar Review – Ashton Cigars La Aroma De Cuba Mi Amor

Today we offer the Stogie Press Rough Cut cigar review notes on the Ashton Cigar Company’s La Aroma De Cuba Mi Amor. The La Aroma De Cuba Mi Amor has been on cigar shop shelves since they were introduced back in 2010. It is one of my favorite cigars since I first tasted it. It is no wonder, Read more about Rough Cut Cigar Review – Ashton Cigars La Aroma De Cuba Mi Amor[…]

A.J. Fernandez Enclave

A.J. Fernandez Enclave Figuardo – Rough Cut Cigar Review

Today we offer the Stogie Press Rough Cut cigar review notes on the A.J. Fernandez Enclave. The company announced the release of the Enclave at  the 2015 IPCPR. I purchased this cigar at Don Yeyo Cigars in Dearborn, MI. The A.J. Fernandez  website states this about the Enclave. “The spirit of the Enclave cigar lays within the Read more about A.J. Fernandez Enclave Figuardo – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

Alec Bradley Sanctum

Alec Bradley Sanctum – Rough Cut Cigar Review

Today we offer the Stogie Press Rough Cut cigar review notes on the Alec Bradley Sanctum. I received samples of the Sanctum from Alec Bradley at the 2015 IPCPR The Alec Bradley Sanctum  blend is described as follows: Wrapper: Honduran corojo Binder: Costa Rica Filler: Colombia, Honduras, Nicaragua According to the Alec Bradley Website: “The Costa Rican binder has great Read more about Alec Bradley Sanctum – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

QuickDraw Connecticut

Southern Draw Cigars QuickDraw Connecticut – Rough Cut Cigar Review

Today we offer the Stogie Press Rough Cut cigar review notes on the Southern Draw Cigars – QuickDraw Connecticut. This cigar, announced back in April of this year,  is the new, bitter-sweet sister of the QuickDraw Habano and Pennsylvania Broadleaf blends. Robert Holt, founder of Southern Draw Cigars sent me  samples of his latest creation last month Read more about Southern Draw Cigars QuickDraw Connecticut – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

El Artista 60th Anniversary

El Artista 60th Anniversary Pre-Release – Rough Cut Cigar Review

Today we offer the Stogie Press Rough Cut cigar review notes on the El Artista 60th Anniversary pre-release cigar. El Artista is a family-owned company based in the Dominican Republic that specializes in the manufacture of premium cigars and sale of raw materials. I received samples of the new El Artista 60th Anniversary cigar when I visited Read more about El Artista 60th Anniversary Pre-Release – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

Venganza

Cornelius & Anthony Premium Cigars Product Profile

For Immediate Release PRODUCT PROFILE & NEW RELEASES The Bailey Family is one of the oldest names in America’s tobacco heritage. For 150 years the family has passionately cared for the land they cultivate in Keysville, Virginia, becoming one of the largest tobacco operations in Virginia. Cornelius & Anthony Premium Cigars is named after Cornelius Bailey, Read more about Cornelius & Anthony Premium Cigars Product Profile[…]

Today we offer the Stogie Press Rough Cut cigar review notes on the PDR Cigars Small Batch Reserve Robusto.

PDR Cigars Small Batch Reserve Habano – Rough Cut Cigar Review

Today we offer the Stogie Press Rough Cut cigar review notes on the PDR Cigars Small Batch Reserve Robusto. I received the sample from PDR Cigars at the 2015 IPCPR. According to the PDR Cigars website:: “The Small Batch Habano shows a beautiful oily reddish Brazilian Habano wrapper leaf. This blend holds a special place in our Read more about PDR Cigars Small Batch Reserve Habano – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]