On November 8, we received this comment from Chris Selders regarding our review of the Duo cigar: “I have been fortunate enough to try a couple pre-release versions of this cigar. It has a wonderful clean, but somehow exotic tobacco flavor with a nice amount of cocoa/brown sugar throughout. Hints of nut and spice move Read more about Readers’ Comments[…]
If you want to help fight the ban on smoking in New Orleans the Cigar Rights of America (CRA) site has a handy form you can fill out to voice your concern. Here is the link for those that want to take action: SAY NO to New Orleans You can also sign up to be member Read more about Say NO to Proposed New Orleans Smoking Ban[…]
(Miami, Florida) November 25, 2014 A.J. Fernandez Cigars, known for producing consistently highly rated cigars will introduce a limited batch of New World Connecticut cigars for a one-night only sit down dinner event taking place at the world famous “Cigar Inn” located in New York City. Event will take place on Monday, December 1, 2014 Read more about Press Release – A.J. Fernandez Cigars and Cigar Inn to Preview the New World Connecticut[…]
New Orleans the city of fun and partying may introduce a comprehensive smoking ban. This is but just another right being taken away from us. To make matters worse, in 2015, the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers (IPCPR) Association is planning their annual convention in July. This should make for some interesting times in New Orleans. You Read more about New Orleans City Councilwoman LaToya Cantrell to Introduce Smoking Ban[…]
Every now and then you come across a new cigar brand that just hits the target. The other week I was socially chatting with the guys from the Suriel Cigar Company on Twitter and mentioned that the stogies they were showing off looked real good. It did not take long before they were sending me some samples to review. Read more about Suriel Cigars “Day and Night” Robusto – Cigar Review[…]
This Father’s day I was treated to a box of Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial 2012 Toros. I am big Oliva V fan and was very pleased to get this box from my wife. To start off with, these are limited edition cigars, only 5,000 were produced. This is the 5th year that Oliva has produced Read more about Oliva SERIE V Maduro Especial 2012 Toro – Cigar Review[…]
Growth in U.S. Cigar Imports Brings Online Retailer to the American Marketplace LIGHTNING RELEASES –Bensalem, Pennsylvania November 13, 2014 Cigars are once again a hot commodity in the United States. A huge increase in premium, non-Cuban cigar imports has taken place, growing by over 206% from 1991 to 2013. Last year, there were over 317 million hand-rolled, Read more about Press Release: CubanCigars.com Comes to America as Shmuli’s Cigars and Accessories[…]
Recently we took a trip to the west coast of Florida to the annual Tampa Cigar Bash hosted by Tampa Humidor. The event was an awesome time. My wife and I made plans to stay in Clearwater Beach that night and do a little discovery. Now I will say that Clearwater Beach is a beautiful slice of Florida Read more about Fusion Cigars Headlines 1st Edition Torpedo – Cigar Review[…]
Ahhhh, Cuban coffee…. Not just espresso, but that sweet, creamy foam topped almost desert-like coffee that can only be found in the enclave of Miami known as Little Havana. We recently published a step by step method of making the perfect Cafe Cubano. If you missed it you can see it here.
My fellow Brothers and Sisters of the Leaf were talking the other night at our local cigar shop, and we start to reminisce about days gone by. The topic of the old fashioned drink fountains (soda fountains if you are from NY) and the fine shops they were in. It was quite clear to me, Read more about Old Fashioned Soda Fountains[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 8, 2014 Lucky Leaf Cigars will be releasing the new Duo Cigar on November 15th, 2014. The Duo is a unique blend with an oily Brazilian Arapiraca Maduro wrapper housing a blend of premium Dominican long-filler tobacco and binder. With luxurious construction, and an intriguingly unique blend, this cigar Read more about Press Release – Lucky Leaf Cigars Introduces the Duo Cigar[…]
The latest issue of Stogie Press is now published. If you are looking for what gift to get your cigar loving friends check it out. Www.stogiepress.com We have some awesome cigar gift ideas and also a feature on Rum pairing. Pass the word. Boston Jimmie
For Immediate Release. Wilmington, DE October 29, 2014 Gary Griffith of Emilio Cigars announced today yet another addition to the ever-growing portfolio of cigars available through the House of Emilio. Mia Dora is produced by AJ Fernandez in Esteli, Nicaragua and features an Habano wrapper and Nicaraguan filler and binder. The Robusto and Toro Read more about Emilio Cigars releases Mia Dora[…]
I spent the last weekend over in Tampa, Ybor City, and Clearwater Beach Florida attending the Tampa Humidor’s Tampa Cigar Bash. The main event provided me with some awesome cigars to add to my humidor and of course to review. Tonight I decided to sample the Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic Robusto from My Father Read more about Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic Robusto – Cigar Review[…]