Become Part of The J.C. Newman Story Stanford Newman dreamed of making the best cigar in the world with no regard for how long it would take or how much it would cost. In honor of the company’s 100th anniversary, Stanford joined Carlos Fuente to bring that dream to life; the Diamond Crown series of Read more about Cigar News: J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Announces Diamond Crown Whiskey Set Contest[…]
Starting back in 2018, Stogie Press began giving an award to the best cigar lounge Boston Jimmie visited in the year. We continued that in 2019, but once 2020 came upon us and the shutdowns happened and travel restrictions imposed, there was no way to get out and visit lounges and shops. The start of Read more about Stogie Press Best Cigar Lounges – 2021[…]
Here is hoping that everyone had a happy holiday season and are looking forward to an even better new year. The past year, was just as trying as 2020 and it certainly did not end the way we all were expecting. Being the eternal optimist, I have hope for the new year that things will Read more about Cigar News: Stogie Press Top 2021 Cigars Ranked and Stacked[…]
In this final Taking It To The Nub episode of 2021, Boston Jimmie from Stogie Press, closes the year out with the owner of PuffinPretty.com – Lenessa Terry. Puffin Pretty designs and sells Sexy Smokewear for Women Who Enjoy the Puffin Lifestyle and also carries a line of men’s apparel. Through discussion, Lenessa explained that Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 2 – Puffin Pretty with Lenessa Terry[…]
During my visit the other week to the Ybor City Cigar Heritage Festival, I took the time to swing over to the newest lounge in the area – Grand Cathedral Cigars. The lounge is the brain child of Angela Yue, who as some may know, is not new to owning and operating cigar lounges. She Read more about Cigar Lounge: Grand Cathedral Cigars – Tampa Heights, Florida[…]
Ok, what in Sam Hill is Boston Jimmie talking about, or better still what am I smoking. My friend and mad scientist when it comes to innovative cigar blends, Patrick Potter, has once again emerged from his top secret lab with what may be – one of the most unique cigars on the market. Allow Read more about Cigar Review: Tabac Trading Co. Green Chili Apple Pie[…]
In the world of boutique small batch cigars there are a few that stand out. Your list may be different than mine but have you been following the Mad Scientist of blending that I have come to know over the past few years. His creations have been unique, to say the least, and at times Read more about Cigar News: TABAC Trading Co. set to Release – Green Chile Apple Pie[…]
What looks like it will be a trend in the cigar industry, Fratello Cigars is the latest company to announce price increases in the coming year. The company has announced it will be imposing an 8% increase in wholesale prices effective on January 1st, 2022. The company cited an increased cost of materials led to Read more about Cigar News: Fratello Cigars Announce 2022 Price Increases[…]
In this episode of Taking It To The Nub, Boston Jimmie from Stogie Press sits down with Jeremy McDonald AKA #TheCaliforniaHillbilly who is the founder and owner of Wildfire Cigars. Wildfire Cigar Co. is a new cigar company founded by Jeremy McDonald, formally the national sales manager for Caldwell Cigar Co. Though he left the Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 2 – Jeremy McDonald – Owner and Founder of Wildfire Cigars[…]
Why has is it been a number of years since I ventured over to Ybor City, Florida? I know it is just a 2 hour jaunt from the Stogie Press office, but I just have been so busy that when I want to go, something seems to pop in my life and put the visit Read more about Cigar Lifestyle: 2021 Ybor City Heritage Cigar Festival[…]
In this episode, Boston Jimmie from Stogie Press sits down with tone of the most interesting men in the cigar industry – Lars Tetens. This hour cigar talk dives into Lars’ life growing up back in the 1970’s and how he found himself in the cigar business at a young age. His brand was placed Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 2 – Lars Tetens[…]
You heard about, you may have seen it on Freestyle Live, and if lucky you may have smoked it unbanded! Now is your chance to get this incredible new addition to the Drew Estate lineup. Drew Estate’s newest cigar, the ultra-premium 20 Acre Farm, is now shipping to tobacco retailers nationwide. Unveiled during Drew Estate’s Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Now Shipping 20 Acre Farm[…]
Back in November, for my 62nd birthday, I decided I needed a laid back, unwinding, relaxing vacation after a long year that had some seriously stressing moments. When this happens, my favorite go to spot is the Florida Keys, especially the city of Key West. I have been there well over 25 times and I Read more about Lifestyle: Rodriguez Cigars Key West – A Revisit[…]
Mombacho Cigars S.A. of Nicaragua has announced the launching of a branding refresh for the US market. For its 15th anniversary the company has developed a new look that celebrates the vibrant colors of their home city Granada and the company’s famous factory – the Favilli Mansion. The mansion is a historic landmark, designed in Read more about Cigar News: Mombacho Launches New Branding for US Market[…]