It was back in 2014 when Rafael Nodal introduced the Aging Room Bin No. 1 line. Then later in 2015, he added a couple of more chords to the concerto of cigars in the line, with the D Major and D Minor. The latter being a lancero and the former being the cigar I will Read more about Aging Room Bin No. 1 D Major Cigar Review – A Symphony of Flavor[…]
Hello all, sorry I was not around last week other than a few scheduled cigar reviews and occasional Facebook and Instagram posts. I was on my annual “non cigar” vacation with my lovely wife. I am back in the saddle this week and as you may have already read, we put out an awesome review Read more about Last Weeks Cigar Social Media News and Questions – June 8, 2018[…]
As I mentioned the other month, Stogie Press will be moving to a rating based review system starting at this years IPCPR. I wanted to take a moment and explain some of the critical construction parameters we will be judging cigar samples on. We talk about construction because that is what provides a pleasurable smoking Read more about Stogie Press Rating System Part 1 – Construction[…]
Jim and Ray from Providencia cigars are back in the blending and crafting room this year trying some new things. Today I would like to offer a review of one of their latest pre-release cigars. For lack of a better name, we will call this the Providencia Wine Cigar. The company is still deciding on Read more about Providencia Cigars Wine Cigar Pre-Release Cigar Review[…]
Last week, I took a little time off with my wife to visit Ireland for the first time. Every year I promise my bride a non-cigar vacation and this was the trip. I will be talking more about our adventures in future travel articles, but any visit to a place I have never been will Read more about A Visit to James J. Fox and Co. Dublin – Whiskey and Cuban Cigar Shop[…]
As I said in my first review of a Jeremy Jack cigar last year, when I get my hands on a new brand and it inspires me, I like to tell the whole world about it. Today I have the pleasure of reviewing the another Jeremy Jack Cigars blend, the JJ14. Don’t you just love Read more about Jeremy Jack JJ14 Cigar Review[…]
Six years ago, Nick Perdomo and his team celebrated 20 years in the business. As part of that celebration they released some special blends to commemorate the event. These cigars were aptly known as the Perdomo 20th Anniversary series. There were 2 blends initially; a Nicaraguan Sungrown and a Nicaraguan Maduro. Fans of Perdomo though also wanted Read more about Perdomo 20th Anniversary Connecticut Cigar Review[…]
Ask my wife and she will tell you I am like the worst dancer in the world, no rhythm and flailing arms. But if I was to pick a dance to learn, I have always been intrigued by the Tango. It is like a love battle on the dance floor. The woman moves in close Read more about La Flor Dominicana Volcada Cigar Review by Zach Riley and Boston Jimmie[…]
Today I would like to give my input on the Espinosa Laranja Reserva cigar. This is one of the memorable cigars that is a master work of the Espinosa La Zona factory in Esteli, Nicaragua. By now, many of you have probably tried this unique and pleasurable smoke but I felt the need to present Read more about Espinosa Laranja Reserva Cigar Review[…]
Welcome to the 3rd edition of Last Weeks Cigar Social Media News and Questions by Boston Jimmie, where I find them and Kap Kaplowitz shreds them on his weekly pod cast. This week was rather light in the news but there were some tidbits of information I found worthy of discussing. Here are the points of Read more about Last Weeks Cigar Social Media News and Questions – May 25, 2018[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2018 Ventura Cigars Company (VCC) has announced the dates and locations for their upcoming Fathers, Friends, and Fire events. According to the release:: “Held throughout the month of June, the Fathers, Friends, and Fire events are festive affairs, offering attendees the opportunity to meet, take a photo, and smoke with Read more about Ventura Cigars Sets Dates and Locations for Fathers, Friends, and Fire events[…]
As reported on the Villiger Cigars North America Facebook Page, the company has added South East Regional Sales Manager. The company has tapped the semi-pro baseball player, Roger Peña to fill the new position. The post notes that Peña was born in the Dominican Republic and “embodies Dominican culture, as his passion burns for baseball, and of course, Read more about Villiger Cigars Continues to Expand in 2018[…]
This past Saturday you saw I trekked over to the Drew Estate Florida Barn Smoker in Clermont, FL. What I did not mention in that article was I decided to keep a long-awaited promise to visit one of Florida’s outstanding cigar shops – the “World Famous” Cigar Hustler in Deltona, FL. In case you were Read more about A Visit to the Word Famous Cigar Hustler Lounge[…]
The year was 2009 when William “Bill” Paley resurrected his Grandfathers cigar line “La Palina Cigars” with the introduction of the Family Series cigar line. You may have read the interview we did with Bill back at the 2015 IPCPR in New Orleans where he described his story. At that show he was featuring the Read more about La Palina Family Series Miami Pasha Cigar Review – It’s all about the family![…]