Cigar News: Herrera Esteli Habano Edicion Limitada Lancero Returns to Drew Diplomat Retailers

Posted on March 13, 2019March 13, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Drew Estate announced today, the return of the Herrera Esteli Habano Edicion Limitada Lancero exclusively for Drew Diplomat retailers. The company noted that shipping will begin immediately. This cigar will be showcased to Drew Diplomat retailers attending the TAA Trade show held March 17-21st in Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic. Originally released in 2014, the Read more about Cigar News: Herrera Esteli Habano Edicion Limitada Lancero Returns to Drew Diplomat Retailers[…]

Product Review: Michael Noelle Leatherworx

Posted on March 12, 2019March 12, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Last month while I attended the Smoke Inn Great Smoke 2019, I had the pleasure of speaking to Bryon C. James, who had a vendor booth showcasing his leather works creations for the cigar enthusiast. The name of the company is Michael Noelle Leatherworx and from what I saw, his products were well crafted, functional, Read more about Product Review: Michael Noelle Leatherworx[…]

Cigar Lifestyle: Dominican Big Leaguer (DBL) Cigars Factory Tour and Safari – Days 1 and 2

Posted on March 11, 2019March 11, 2019 by bostonjimmie

The first weekend of March, I could not wait to arrive, ever since I booked my plane ticket to Santiago, DR. You see, that was the weekend of the 5th annual DBL Cigars, Dominican Factory Tour. Even though I have been to the DBL factory before, it was a private tour for just a short Read more about Cigar Lifestyle: Dominican Big Leaguer (DBL) Cigars Factory Tour and Safari – Days 1 and 2[…]

Cigar News: Drew Estate Announces 2019 Barn Smoker Program Dates, Including Massive New Additions

Posted on March 8, 2019March 8, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Drew Estate announced today, the launch of its 2019 Barn Smoker Program. Ticket sales for the Florida and Pennsylvania events currently available on www.barnsmoker.com. Tickets for the Kentucky, Connecticut and Louisiana events will go on sale later this year. Drew Estate Barn Smoker highlights the American Tobacco Experience, bringing the cigar enthusiast to the field and Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Announces 2019 Barn Smoker Program Dates, Including Massive New Additions[…]

The Cigar Widow

Posted on March 8, 2019March 8, 2019 by bostonjimmie

It’s International Woman’s Day. This is also my birthday week -Wednesday, actually. It’s also the week that my husband, Boston Jimmie, had two major, back-to-back cigar events; one in the Dominican Republic & the other in Texas. I’m in Central Florida, so yeah, happy birthday to me. The logistics worked like this: he left here Read more about The Cigar Widow[…]

Cigar Lifestyle: Are Gimmicky Cigars Worth Smoking – By Mike Holmes

Posted on March 7, 2019March 7, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Originality is probably one of the most noticeable virtues in the cigar industry. Many of our beloved cigars often have a story behind them while also having very creative packaging and a very unique marketing strategy. With so many different brands of cigars on the market, year after year, there is no doubt that our Read more about Cigar Lifestyle: Are Gimmicky Cigars Worth Smoking – By Mike Holmes[…]

Cigar Review: La Palina Blue Label TAA 2018 – Rated 92

Posted on March 6, 2019March 6, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Last year was a busy year for Tobacconists’ Association of America (TAA) exclusive cigars. There were 21 cigars including including 14 limited editions and 7 on going releases. The list represented 20 premium cigar makers. One of those brands was La Palina cigars who followed their 2017 Bronze Label with the introduction of the Blue Read more about Cigar Review: La Palina Blue Label TAA 2018 – Rated 92[…]

Cigar News: Jas Sum Kral announces the Ristefari ‘19 Event Cigar

Posted on March 1, 2019March 1, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Riste Ristevaki announced today that the 2019 Ristefari will be held at the Golden Leaf in Hobart, IN from 9am-closing. This year the company is planning to have international visitors attending as Riste has expanded the Jas Sum Kral line overseas. As with previous years there will be an extremely limited cigar to commemorate the Read more about Cigar News: Jas Sum Kral announces the Ristefari ‘19 Event Cigar[…]

Cigar Lounge: North Port Cigars and Smokes – North Port Florida

Posted on February 28, 2019January 5, 2020 by bostonjimmie

A few weeks ago, my wife and I trekked over to the west coast of Florida to take a weekend away and just enjoy a nice change of scenery. Of course, it is still Florida, so there was not a lot of change. The sand on the beach is different, it is finer and more Read more about Cigar Lounge: North Port Cigars and Smokes – North Port Florida[…]

Cigar 101: Etiquette or Preferences – A Guest Article by Mike Holmes

Posted on February 26, 2019March 7, 2019 by bostonjimmie

By Mike Holmes I have been a cigar smoker for around 12 years now. Over the years I have read many articles about cigar Etiquette, I have scoured books on the topic and no matter how long I ponder on this topic, I always draw the same conclusions…. A lot of our so called Etiquette Read more about Cigar 101: Etiquette or Preferences – A Guest Article by Mike Holmes[…]

Cigar Review: Kristoff Vengeance Toro – Rated 92

Posted on February 25, 2019February 25, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Way back in the days of old, long before the FDA was sinking their teeth into the cigar industry’s jugular, there was a small boutique cigar brand known as Exclusive Cigars started by an 18-year veteran of the financial industry. That man was Glen Case, who you all know as the owner of Kristoff Cigars. Read more about Cigar Review: Kristoff Vengeance Toro – Rated 92[…]

Cigar Review: Island Lifestyle Aged Reserve Maduro Toro – Rated 90

Posted on February 24, 2019February 24, 2019 by bostonjimmie

At the 2018 IPCPR, Island Lifestyle Importers LLC, the exclusive manufacturer of Island Lifestyle Cigars and Tommy Bahama Luxury Cigar Accessories since 2010, announced the distribution release of the “Island Club” line of cigars. I will be getting to the review of that cigar, but today I would like to turn the clock back a Read more about Cigar Review: Island Lifestyle Aged Reserve Maduro Toro – Rated 90[…]

Cigar Review: Room 101 Farce Habano Robusto – Rated 94

Posted on February 24, 2019December 27, 2019 by bostonjimmie

The year 2018 was a pivot year for Matt Booth and his Room 101 Cigars brand. As some of you know, Matt took a small hiatus from the cigar industry but returned in 2018 with “his” first new blend known as the Farce. Back in December I reviewed the pre-release edition of this new blend Read more about Cigar Review: Room 101 Farce Habano Robusto – Rated 94[…]

Cigar Review: Nat Sherman Timeless Supreme 556 Gordo – Rated 93

Posted on February 23, 2019February 23, 2019 by bostonjimmie

The Nat Sherman Timeless brand made its debut back in 2012 and has been a go to cigar for many Nat Sherman fans. The brand originally came in 3 vitolas and then in 2013 the company expanded the portfolio with 3 additional vitolas. Originally called the Nat Sherman Nicaraguan Timeless collection, the company re-branded the Read more about Cigar Review: Nat Sherman Timeless Supreme 556 Gordo – Rated 93[…]