Samuel Dietz

Cigar News: Fratello Cigars Hire Mid-Atlantic Sales Director

Omar de Frias continues to grow his Fratello Cigars brand both nationally and internationally. The company has announced the hiring of  Samuel Dietz, as the new Director of Sales for the Mid-Atlantic for Fratello Cigars.  In the company’s press release, Omar states: “Sam is an energetic and engaging young leader. With his background and sales acumen we Read more about Cigar News: Fratello Cigars Hire Mid-Atlantic Sales Director[…]

Conquistador Cigar Parlor

Cigar Lounge: Conquistador Cigar Parlor – Brooklyn NY

The 3rd stop on my NYC Cigar Shop tour, took me to a brand new and luxurious lounge in Brooklyn, NY.  Conquistador Cigar Parlor has been only open since May of 2018 and it is one of the last shops to get a tobacco resale licence in the Big Apple. Located in the Sheepshead Bay Read more about Cigar Lounge: Conquistador Cigar Parlor – Brooklyn NY[…]

Cigar Lounge: Maduros – Bronx NY

The second half of the day this past Sunday, Kevin Schweitzer from Rock-A-Feller Cigars and I took a trek up to the Bronx to visit another favorite shop  of his – Maduro Cigar Lounge. Located between the Bronx Zoo, and the Cross Bronx Expressway just off of E. Tremont Avenue at 1969 Southern Blvd, Maduro’s Read more about Cigar Lounge: Maduros – Bronx NY[…]

Cigar Lounge: Harry’s Habana Hut – Bayside Queens

I am spending some time in the NYC area this week for some family events and of course a  visit anywhere always means a visit to cigar lounges. This past Sunday I had the pleasure of spending some quality time with one of sponsors, Keven Schweitzer – owner of Rock-A-Feller Cigars here in NY. One Read more about Cigar Lounge: Harry’s Habana Hut – Bayside Queens[…]

Cigar News: Drew Estate Unleashes the Liga Privada Unico UF-4 on Casa de Montecristo October 25th

Drew Estate anounced today that they will be launching the limited annual release of the Liga Privada Unico UF-4 made exclusively for Casa De Montecristo in Countryside, IL. The release of the cigar will coincide with the annual Halloween party at the Casa de Montecristo with President and Founder of Drew Estate Jonathan Drew from Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Unleashes the Liga Privada Unico UF-4 on Casa de Montecristo October 25th[…]

The "K" by Karen Berger Connecticut

Cigar Review: The “K” by Karen Berger Connecticut – Rated 96

At this years IPCPR, I had the pleasure to re-connect with Karen Berger and Benigno Rosario of Don Kiki Cigars. The company was showcasing their latest extension to the renowned “K” by Karen Berger cigar. This time it is was a beautiful box pressed Connecticut vitola that completes the full range of flavor profiles for Read more about Cigar Review: The “K” by Karen Berger Connecticut – Rated 96[…]

Contest: Big Papi Humidor Giveaway

Stogie Press has partnered with one of our premium sponsors , Tobacalera El Artista, to give away a Big Papi humidor, in celebration of the 2018 Red Sox making it to the World Series. If you are a Red Sox fan you want to get into this contest, sorry, but you have to fill the Read more about Contest: Big Papi Humidor Giveaway[…]

Cigar News: Drew Estate Ships Annual Release of the Pappy Van Winkle Tradition

For those of you that have been waiting for the next release of the Pappy Van Winkle Tradition cigar from Drew Estate, the wait is over. The company has announced today that they have begun shipping the next annual release to Drew Diplomat Retailers nationwide. President and Founder of Drew Estate, Jonathan Drew notes: “The Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Ships Annual Release of the Pappy Van Winkle Tradition[…]

Miami Mega Herf 2018

Cigar Lifestyle: Miami Mega Herf

Miami, an international city with a Cuban influence with its glamorous neighborhoods, trendy nightclubs, white sand beaches and iconic art deco buildings. This past weekend Miami was the host to the Dolphins and Lions football game, the final Formula One (F1) Festival of 2018, and the Miami Mega Herf.  For those that are not familiar with Read more about Cigar Lifestyle: Miami Mega Herf[…]

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Last Weeks Cigar Social Media News and Questions – October 19, 2018

Ok, I did not win last nights Mega Millions Jackpot, so I guess i need to continue plugging away here at Stogie Press, but then again, if I did win, I would probably be doing this even more, as I would have a lot of time on my hands sitting on my yacht. So let Read more about Last Weeks Cigar Social Media News and Questions – October 19, 2018[…]

Undercrown Dojo Dogma

Cigar Review: Drew Estate Undercrown Dojo Dogma – Rated 91

As soon as I posted a picture of me checking out the Drew Estate Undercrown Dogma cigar, I received messages asking if I am going to review it. Since you all want to hear what Boston Jimmie has to say, I moved this right to the top of my scheduled reviews for you all to read. Read more about Cigar Review: Drew Estate Undercrown Dojo Dogma – Rated 91[…]

Psyko Seven Maduro

Cigar News: Switzerland Turns Psyko with Oettinger Davidoff Expo

Ventura Cigar Co. has announced that their acclaimed Psyko Seven Cigar line will be making their European Debut at the Oettinger Davidoff Expo in Lucerne, Switzerland October 20 – 21, 2018. The Expo,  which  hosts hundreds of attendees looking to bring Oettinger Davidoff brands and products into their retail outlets will be held at the Verkehrshaus der Schweiz. Read more about Cigar News: Switzerland Turns Psyko with Oettinger Davidoff Expo[…]

Punch Diablo

Cigar Review: Punch Diablo Diabolus – Rated 89

Way back in the day, many years ago, I was on a business trip to western Massachusetts, right off the NY border and after a long day of meetings and a massive dinner, supplier I was visiting asked my colleague and I if we like to smoke cigars. He did not have to ask twice Read more about Cigar Review: Punch Diablo Diabolus – Rated 89[…]

Ventura Archetype Mini Series

Cigar News: Ventura Cigars Begins Shipping the Archetype Mini Series

You may have already read the Stogie Press review on the Ventura Cigars Archetype Mimi Series – Curses cigar. It is one of the three blends in the Archetype Mini Series the company introduced at this years IPCPR. Now you too can experience this new line from Ventura Cigars, as they have announced today, the Read more about Cigar News: Ventura Cigars Begins Shipping the Archetype Mini Series[…]