Dos Hombres Cabinet Dominican Cigar Review – Just when you thought good cigars are too expensive

Posted on May 7, 2018 by bostonjimmie

LAst year at the IPCPR in Las Vegas, I picked up a Dos Hombres Cabinet Dominican cigar from the United Cigar booth. In case you may not have heard of the United Cigar Group they are the company that brought us the highly acclaimed, actually 100-rated , cigar the Atabey cigar. The Dos Hombres brand is Read more about Dos Hombres Cabinet Dominican Cigar Review – Just when you thought good cigars are too expensive[…]

Casa Fernandez Miami Aganorsa Corojo Cigar Review

Posted on May 6, 2018August 13, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Ah yes; the storied Aganorsa Leaf, highlighted by Casa Fernandez. For those that are not familiar with this leaf, let me take you on a short journey back to 1997. It was then that a young and successful New York financier and entrepreneur, Eduardo Fernandez, decided to take a chance and purchase land in Condega and Jalapa, Nicaragua to Read more about Casa Fernandez Miami Aganorsa Corojo Cigar Review[…]

Southern Draw QuickDraw Habano Cigar Review

Posted on May 4, 2018 by bostonjimmie

Wow. it’s hard to believe it has been over two years since I reviewed the first Southern Draw Cigars – QuickDraw. I think Robert Holt’s hair was darker back then but then again, this amazing cigar man has been pushing hard, criss-crossing the country, preaching the word of Southern Draw. During one of those trips, Robert Read more about Southern Draw QuickDraw Habano Cigar Review[…]

Cigar Obsession Final Third Cigar Review

Posted on May 3, 2018May 4, 2018 by bostonjimmie

Here at Stogie Press, we believe in being fair and with that fairness in mind, we removed the previous opening statement that basically warned followers of Cigar Obsession & Bryan Glynn that I didn’t enjoy this cigar. Some of the feedback I am receiving asks why I feel this cigar is overpriced. Here’s my reasoning: Read more about Cigar Obsession Final Third Cigar Review[…]

Ventura Cigar Company Continues its Growth with Marketing Talent – Brian Massey

Posted on May 3, 2018 by bostonjimmie

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2018 – Continuing to fill its marketing team with industry specialists, the Ventura Cigar Company (VCC) is pleased to announce Brian Massey’s arrival to the group. Brian will be working under Michael Giannini, who was recently appointed to General Manager of VCC. The cigar industry is no stranger to Brian Massey, Read more about Ventura Cigar Company Continues its Growth with Marketing Talent – Brian Massey[…]

Flatbed Cigars Pennsyltucky Cigar Review – By Zac Riley

Posted on May 3, 2018May 3, 2018 by bostonjimmie

Our man Zac Riley, out in Muscle Shoals, Alabama is falling in love with Flatbed Cigars. Here’s his latest review of the Pennsyltucky blend from the company. This is another Rainey Day special today. We’ve got the Flatbed cigars Pennsyltucky. I thought this was going to be a really interesting concept, so I thought why not Read more about Flatbed Cigars Pennsyltucky Cigar Review – By Zac Riley[…]

CAO Zócalo Cigar Review – Viva la Mexico

Posted on May 2, 2018 by bostonjimmie

Last week I had the pleasure of meeting CAO Master Blender, Ricky Rodriguez at an event at my local shop – Executive Cigar Shop and Lounge. By now you should have read the short article on Ricky and as promised, I will now review the new and limited CAO Zócalo . Before we get into Read more about CAO Zócalo Cigar Review – Viva la Mexico[…]

Drew Estate announces the pre-release of Liga Privada No. 9 CORONA VIVA

Posted on May 1, 2018 by bostonjimmie

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, May 1, 2018 — Miami FL – Drew Estate announces the pre-release of Liga Privada No. 9 CORONA VIVA exclusively for the Cigars International Super-Store in Hamburg, Pennsylvania for the 15th annual CIGARfest. The #9 Corona Viva blend features: Wrapper – Connecticut River Valley Broadleaf Oscuro Binder – Plantation grown Brazilian Mata Fina Read more about Drew Estate announces the pre-release of Liga Privada No. 9 CORONA VIVA[…]

No Joke Smoke Dinner – 80’s Night Recap by Kalani Matsuura

Posted on May 1, 2018May 1, 2018 by bostonjimmie

No Joke Smoke Dinner – 80’s Night The 11th annual No Joke Smoke Dinner was held on 3/31/18 and hosted by Kalani Matsuura from Mokuleia Cigar Company. Previous No Jokes were hosted by Bernie Leong from Havana Club Honolulu. The No Joke Smoke Dinner is one of the few cigar events in Honolulu that is Read more about No Joke Smoke Dinner – 80’s Night Recap by Kalani Matsuura[…]

Flatbed Cigars Panacea Green Cigar Review – By Zach Riley

Posted on April 30, 2018 by bostonjimmie

My friend and colleague Jon Rainey is the Southeastern Rep for Flatbed Cigars, and he is the one that turned me onto this cigar, and the Flatbed cigar brand all together. I really looked forward to reviewing it, so when Cigar Room Shoals got them in I picked up several from the lineup. Being a Read more about Flatbed Cigars Panacea Green Cigar Review – By Zach Riley[…]

Cubariqueño Cigar Co. announces the release of the Protocol Official Misconduct

Posted on April 30, 2018 by bostonjimmie

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pennsylvania (Monday April 30, 2018) Cubariqueño Cigar Co. the guys that brought you the award winning Protocol blends are starting to misbehave. Today they announced the release of the Protocol Official Misconduct. As in all Protocol blends, the company is using Erik Espinosa’s LaZona Factory in Estelí, Nicaragua to produce the cigar. Read more about Cubariqueño Cigar Co. announces the release of the Protocol Official Misconduct[…]

Southern Draw Cigars & Famous Smoke Shop to release Rose of Sharon Perfecto – IGNITE project release #2

Posted on April 30, 2018 by bostonjimmie

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Austin, Texas – APRIL 30, 2018. IGNITE project release #2 will be an exciting new size for the award-winning Rose of Sharon. The medium bodied blend was blessed as: 2017 #1 Cigar of the Year by Stogie Geeks (Joe D.) 2017 #1 Cigar of the Year by Tuesday Night Cigar Club 2017 Read more about Southern Draw Cigars & Famous Smoke Shop to release Rose of Sharon Perfecto – IGNITE project release #2[…]

CAO Cigar Event with Ricky Rodriguez

Posted on April 29, 2018August 4, 2020 by bostonjimmie

This past Thursday I had the pleasure of attending a CAO Cigars event at my local lounge – Executive Cigars Shop and Lounge in Melbourne, FL. The event was part of the shop’s monthly cigar meeting but featured CAO Master Blender, Ricky Rodriguez. Normally when I visit shops for events I tend to talk about Read more about CAO Cigar Event with Ricky Rodriguez[…]

Flatbed Cigars Panacea Blue (Azul) Cigar Review – By Zach Riley

Posted on April 29, 2018 by bostonjimmie

If you thought Zach Riley was taking a break from cigars you would be seriously wrong. He has been working hard doing his best to find time to enjoy some fine cigars when he can. Of course smoking and enjoying vs. smoking and reviewing are two different things and Zach has been doing his best Read more about Flatbed Cigars Panacea Blue (Azul) Cigar Review – By Zach Riley[…]