Cinco Décadas: The Rise of the Nicaraguan Cigar

Cigar News: Joya de Nicaragua Publishes Story, 50 Years in the Making

Did you ever wonder what its like to be the 1st, the one who started it all? Did you ever think about all the growth pains one had to go through, to reap the rewards for their perseverance against all odds? Well now you can read all about it, in the latest book published by Read more about Cigar News: Joya de Nicaragua Publishes Story, 50 Years in the Making[…]

Micallef Cigars Grande Bold Mata Fina 556MF

Cigar Review: Micallef Cigars Grande Bold Mata Fina 556MF – Rated 85

Today we take a look at the second in the Grande Bold series from the Micallef Cigars that was introduced at this years IPCPR. The Grande Bold series consists of 5 different blends and today we will be examining the Grande Bold Mata Fina. We recently reviewed the Grand Bold Nicaragua which scored a 93. The Read more about Cigar Review: Micallef Cigars Grande Bold Mata Fina 556MF – Rated 85[…]

Southern Draw Cigars Cedrus - The Hogan

Cigar Review: Southern Draw Cigars Cedrus – The Hogan – Rated 97

When it comes to making a special cigar, there are many who have accomplished it but when it comes to making the cigar special, that is a little different. This year, Southern Draw Cigars accomplished “special” in many ways, when they introduced a cigar known as Cedrus – The Hogan at this years International Premium Read more about Cigar Review: Southern Draw Cigars Cedrus – The Hogan – Rated 97[…]

Last Weeks Cigar Social Media News and Questions – September 21, 2018

Happy autumn to everyone and welcome to the 14th installment of the Stogie Press “Last Weeks Cigar Social Media News and Questions”, where Boston Jimmie scours the world-wide web of cigars and summarizes relevant news and questions of the past week. On the following Monday, my friend Kap Kaplowitz then shreds my writing and puts Read more about Last Weeks Cigar Social Media News and Questions – September 21, 2018[…]

Esteban Carreras Mr. Brownstone Natural Toro Gordo

Cigar Review: Esteban Carreras Mr. Brownstone Natural Toro Grande – Rated 89

With all the craziness at this years IPCPR, I mean with the fire and rescheduling, not to mention all the zig-zagging I was doing across the floor, I totally missed the Esteban Carreras Cigars booth. From what I have read, the company rolled out an additional 4 3/4  x 46 vitola, known as the Böölit, for Read more about Cigar Review: Esteban Carreras Mr. Brownstone Natural Toro Grande – Rated 89[…]

Cigar News: Island Club Cigars Begin National Distribution

Leading up to this years IPCPR back in July were news articles about the forthcoming Island Club cigars. Island Lifestyle Importers, the exclusive manufacturer of Island Lifestyle Cigars and Tommy Bahama Luxury Cigar Accessories, presented the latest line at the show and  have announced today, Island Club cigars will be shipping to dealers across the country. The Read more about Cigar News: Island Club Cigars Begin National Distribution[…]

Crown Heads Court Reserve XVIII

Cigar Review: Crowned Heads Court Reserve XVIII Robusto – Rated 96

Ah yes, Crowned Heads, a cigar company known for cigar names like Four Kicks, Headley Grange, Jericho Hill and more. Names that give tribute to musicians and bands. This makes sense, as Crowned Heads is based out Nashville, TN and why not give tribute to music. But this year, at the IPCPR, Crowned Heads Cigars Read more about Cigar Review: Crowned Heads Court Reserve XVIII Robusto – Rated 96[…]

Felix Assouline EGO Ocean Blue Rogue Wave Cuadrado

Cigar Review: Felix Assouline EGO Ocean Blue – Rogue Wave Cuadrado – Rated 91

At this years IPCPR I visited the Felix Assouline cigar company and got to meet Felix and talk about his cigars. You can see the chat we had here. The company rolled out a number of new SKUs to the market at the show and one of those was a line extension to their popular EGO Read more about Cigar Review: Felix Assouline EGO Ocean Blue – Rogue Wave Cuadrado – Rated 91[…]

Marrero Cigar Company - By Felix Gonzalez

Cigar News: When Art Becomes Smokable – Marrero Cigar Co./Fabrica MCR

The other day I received a press release from Joel Vazquez Marrero, owner of the Marrero Cigar Company, announcing the opening of a new cigar factory in Tamboril, República Dominicana. This is not going to be your ordinary cigar factory, in fact one could call it an art studio that produces cigars like no other. Marrero teamed Read more about Cigar News: When Art Becomes Smokable – Marrero Cigar Co./Fabrica MCR[…]

Last Weeks Cigar Social Media News and Questions – September 14, 2018

Welcome to the 13th installment of the Stogie Press “Last Weeks Cigar Social Media News and Questions”, where Boston Jimmie scours the world-wide web of cigars and summarizes relevant news and questions of the past week. On the following Monday, my friend Kap Kaplowitz then shreds my writing and puts his unique commentary on select Read more about Last Weeks Cigar Social Media News and Questions – September 14, 2018[…]

Providencia Cigars - Meritage

Cigar News: Providencia Cigars Announces the Meritage “Aromatic Aged Cigar”

It seems it was just the other day that we heard about this small Texas cigar company, but as they say down there, everything is bigger in Texas, and Providencia Cigars is certainly growing into their boots. The latest announcement comes just 48 hours from the previous one and this time the company has announced Read more about Cigar News: Providencia Cigars Announces the Meritage “Aromatic Aged Cigar”[…]

DAV Cigars - Prima Natural Churchill

Cigar Review: DAV Cigars Prima Natural Churchill – Rated 91

Today we offer the third review in the series of reviews of DAV cigars. This time I examine the DAV Cigars -Prima Natural, a mild to medium introduction from this small boutique company. DAV cigars was a first time exhibitor at this years IPCPR in Las Vegas. and it was a pleasure  to talk with Val Read more about Cigar Review: DAV Cigars Prima Natural Churchill – Rated 91[…]

Cigar News: Nomad Cigars Sold To Ezra Zion

All good things seem to come to an end. But in the case of Nomad cigars and owner Fred Rewey, the end is a new beginning. At first I though it was another prank of some sort. Fred has been known to be a bacon lover, cigar smoking prankster. This time it was true. I Read more about Cigar News: Nomad Cigars Sold To Ezra Zion[…]

Cigar News: Providencia Cigars Releases The Hostage

Providencia Cigars, the little Texas cigar company that could, has announced the release of its 4th blend. Known as “The Hostage“, the cigar is said to be a bold entry for Providencia Cigar and founders Jim Faber, Reed Grafke, and Raymond Zinar. The cigar is a tribute to the harrowing experience Faber had while volunteering Read more about Cigar News: Providencia Cigars Releases The Hostage[…]