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Southern Draw Cigars releases new blend – QUICKDRAW CONNECTICUT

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Southern Draw Cigars releases new blend – QUICKDRAW CONNECTICUT April 11, 2016 The NEW QuickDraw Connecticut blend will complement the successful QuickDraw Ecuadorian Dark Habano and QuickDraw Pennsylvania Broadleaf blends, and was blended to provide a unique balance of body, strength and flavor not found in traditional cigars with Connecticut wrappers. Blend Profile: Wrapper:  Ecuadorian Read more about Southern Draw Cigars releases new blend – QUICKDRAW CONNECTICUT[…]

FDA to Rule on Cigar Regulation

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The news today is that the FDA is finally going to rule on the long awaited cigar regulation this month. Well maybe not this month but according to news sources FDA spokesman Michael Felberbaum stated he did not have a timeline for the rule’s release. Matthew Myers, president of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, stated he believes Read more about FDA to Rule on Cigar Regulation[…]

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Cigar Prices – How much do you spend on a cigar?

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Cigar Prices We have seen the price of our favorite cigars increase in price over the last few years. Many seem to be testing the arbitrary $10.00 price point, set by the FDA in their deeming regulations that have yet to be passed. Cigar Prices have also increased do to local and state taxes and of Read more about Cigar Prices – How much do you spend on a cigar?[…]

LA COLECCIÓN DE ELEGANCIA

Gran Habano Announces Pre-Release of LA COLECCIÓN DE ELEGANCIA

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: APRIL 13, 2016 LA COLECCIÓN DE ELEGANCIA By Gran Habano Miami, Florida, April 13, 2016 – Gran Habano announces the pre-release of La Colección de Elegancia, or The Elegance Collection, a collection of Gran Habano’s best-selling Corojo #5 blend in smaller ring gauge sizes. Gran Habano introduces its Colección de Elegancia for Read more about Gran Habano Announces Pre-Release of LA COLECCIÓN DE ELEGANCIA[…]

Crowned Heads Four Kicks Black Belt Buckle

Crowned Heads Four Kicks Black Belt Buckle Cigar Review

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Four years after the introduction of the acclaimed Four Kicks cigar by Crowned Heads Cigar Co., Jon Huber has partnered with Famous Smoke Shop and created a Famous exclusive, the Four Kicks Black Belt Buckle. Just like the original Four Kicks, the Black Belt Buckle is reference to the Kings of Leon’s song specifically the lyric: Huff Read more about Crowned Heads Four Kicks Black Belt Buckle Cigar Review[…]

Cornelius Toro Cigar Review

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FIVE GENERATIONS OF RICH TOBACCO HERITAGE AND HISTORY IS THE FOUNDATION OF S&M BRANDS. — BUT, ULTIMATELY IT IS NOT ABOUT WHERE WE HAVE BEEN, IT IS ABOUT WHERE WE ARE GOING. This is what S&M brands have to say about their history. Who are S&M brands? Well they are master growers of tobacco that go Read more about Cornelius Toro Cigar Review[…]

Suriel Toro Majestuoso Pigtail Cigar Review

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I sit in the Stogie Press lounge tonight enjoying a Toro Majestuoso (Majestic) cigar from Suriel Cigars. It was a about a month ago when I took a trip to the Dominican Republic and spent some time with Uriel Suriel and Hendrik Kelner Jr. at the Kelner Boutique Factory in Santiago. You can read more about the Read more about Suriel Toro Majestuoso Pigtail Cigar Review[…]

Eiroa The First 20 Years Prensado Cigar Review

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What do you do when you are born into the cigar business and spend 20 years crafting and making your mark on the business? Well you create a cigar that celebrates the occasion of course!  Back in July of 2015, Christian Eiroa announced at the IPCPR his celebratory cigar – EIROA The First 20 Years. It was back on June Read more about Eiroa The First 20 Years Prensado Cigar Review[…]

FAMOUS SMOKE SHOP DEBUTS REMAINING FOUR KICKS BLACK BELT BUCKLE CIGARS

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EASTON, PA – Famous Smoke Shop, the leading online distributor of discounted premium cigars, specializing in offering the web’s widest selection of cigars at the lowest prices, has released the two remaining vitolas in their exclusive Four Kicks Black Belt Buckle selection by Crowned Heads Cigars. Named “Sublime” and “Robusto,” the new sizes join the Read more about FAMOUS SMOKE SHOP DEBUTS REMAINING FOUR KICKS BLACK BELT BUCKLE CIGARS[…]

Hoyo de Monterrey Edicion de Cumpleanos 150 Cigar Review

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I have smoked cigars for a long time. I am a Father and Grandfather, so I can easily say, I can recall when cigars were not as vast in blends and brands as they are today. Ask me today what is my favorite brand and I am hard pressed to give an answer, there are some Read more about Hoyo de Monterrey Edicion de Cumpleanos 150 Cigar Review[…]

Why do we enjoy cigars?

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The other night I was sitting in the Stogie Press lounge by myself enjoying a one of my many fine cigars and started to ponder a bit in my perfect solitude. We in the Americas have enjoyed the leaf for 1000′s of years. Long before the Europeans arrived. So what drew humans to smoke this fine Read more about Why do we enjoy cigars?[…]

Southern Draw QuickDraw Cigar Review

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Back in November of 2015 we reviewed the Southern Draw Kudzu cigar. You may also recall hat the Kudzu came in 12th in our top 25 boutique cigars for 2016. Now with the samples of the Kudzu, the team from Southern Draw Cigars also included a few petite coronas, known as the QuickDraw. Don’t let the Read more about Southern Draw QuickDraw Cigar Review[…]

Drew Estate Announces the Drew Estate Lounge at BB&T Center and the “Year of the Rat” Commemorative Cigar

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Monday, March 28, 2016 — Miami, FL – Drew Estate announced today that a Drew Estate Lounge will open at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Fla., home of the National Hockey League’s Florida Panthers. This new Drew Estate Lounge is a major milestone in the company’s Lounge Program, officially placing Drew Estate in a professional Read more about Drew Estate Announces the Drew Estate Lounge at BB&T Center and the “Year of the Rat” Commemorative Cigar[…]