Back in July of 2017 we reviewed one of the three Oscar Valladares “2012 Rebirth Edition Blends” that were introduced at the 2017 IPCPR. That review was of the 2012 Maduro, and not only was it a fine cigar it also received an Honorable Mention in this year’s top 25 Boutique Cigar list on Stogie Press. Read more about 2012 by Oscar Rebirth Connecticut Cigar Review – Get Your Day Started[…]
If you go to the Davidoff website you will read about their 2017 introduction – Winston Churchill The Late Hour: “Sir Winston Churchill was not a man to follow convention. When most people were thinking of their beds, Sir Winston found inspiration and creativity in the long dark hours of the night. The dark was where he found his Read more about Davidoff Winston Churchill The Late Hour Cigar Review[…]
Here we are, 2017 is behind us and we have moved into 2018. A new year with great hopes and aspirations. Boston Jimmie has teamed up with Steve Ricker and Dominion Cigars to bring you the first Stogie Press contest of the year. We all know you got that big stash of cigars from Santa Read more about Make it a Dominion Cigars New Year[…]
In a news blast earlier yesterday the IPCPR association reported the results of their latest survey of Retailers for the 2017 Holiday Cigar Sales. The results of the survey as communicated to members are as follows. In the latest survey, ninety-six (96) Domestic (US) Retailer members responded, up from the sixty-eight (68) who participated at the Read more about The IPCPR Association Reports Stronger 2017 Holiday Cigar Sales[…]
You have read about them, maybe even smoked a few from previous years and this year they are on the Stogie Press Top 25. We are talking about the the Crux Limitada PB5. Once again, the Crux team has succeeded at releasing an absolutely beautiful, 5.75 x 54 Cuban box pressed cigar that is loaded Read more about Crux Cigars Begins Shipping It’s Third Release of the Crux Limitada PB5[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 2, 2018 Now that the new year is upon us, it is time for new blends to hit the 2018 market. Today, Providencia Cigars has announced the release of their latest blend, the Providencia Trinitas. I had the distinct privilege of sampling the pre-release of this bold cigar and provided a review back in August Read more about The Providencia Trinitas – An All New Blend that Compliments the Providencia Lineup[…]
The Espinosa 601 line of cigars is as old as the company itself and has quite the storied history over time. Originally produced by Eddie Ortega and Erik Espinosa, with the master craft of Don Pepin Garcia , the 601 line of cigars was the first box press produced by Pepin. Later as the Espinosa/Ortega team Read more about Espinosa 601 Maduro Cigar Review – Forever Classic[…]
Not even one day into the new year and things are already moving and shifting in the cigar industry. Stogie Press has learned today that the young and successful company – Jas Sum Kral Cigars is leaving Noel Rojas’ New order of the Ages (NOA) factory in Esteli, Nicaragua. The NOA factory opened two years Read more about Jas Sum Kral Cigars Parts With NOA (New Order of the Ages)[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 1, 2018 What a year 2017 has been. Even with the FDA regulations there was a plethora of new releases and even though we didn’t smoke them all, those we did, showcased the amazing skill and craft of so many cigar makers and factories. This years competition was tight and making Read more about The Stogie Press 2017 Top 25 Boutique Cigars[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 30, 2017 Well, as promised, here are the final candidates for the 2017 Top 25 Boutique Cigars here on Stogie Press. It has been an amazing year in light of the looming FDA regulations but even so there plenty of amazing cigars that hit the market. The fact that the FDA has Read more about 2017 Top 25 Boutique Cigars Final Candidates[…]
It has been a little while since I spoke about Dominican Big Leaguer (DBL) cigars, so today I would like to introduce you to the latest creation the company introduced at the 2017 IPCPR. Known as the Amarillo, it is the first release by the company that uses a true US Connecticut wrapper. The DBL websites describes Read more about DBL Amarillo Cigar Review – Fine as cream gravy – Rated 93[…]
Nacatamale seems to be a quirky name for a cigar, but then again we are talking about Steve Saka and he knows cigars, so the name probably has something to do with flavors. If you look up the name Nacatamale you will learn from the website WhatsForEats not only the recipe for this Latin American Read more about Muestra de Saka Nacatamale Cigar Review – Scrumptious[…]
Back in 2010, the oldest cigar manufacturer in Nicaragua – Joya de Nicaragua – introduced the Cabinetta Serie Cigar. For some it was quite a unique cigar in that there were two different wrappers on it, the bottom 2/3 had an Ecuadorian Shade and the top 1/3 had a Nicaraguan Criollo leaf. Unlike the “barber pole” style this Read more about Joya de Nicaragua Cabinetta Serie Cigar Review – Truly Elegant[…]
Back in August, I introduced you to Luis Cuevas, a 4th generation cigar man and owner of Tabacalera Las Lavas, S.R.L. in the Dominican Republic. At that time we reviewed Luis’ own brand, Casa Cuevas Cigars – specifically the Maduro blend. Today we are going blonde and will be reviewing the Casa Cuevas Connecticut which Read more about Casa Cuevas Connecticut Cigar Review – A Flavorful Conny[…]