Cigar News: Drew Estate Announces National Launch of Herrera Esteli Connecticut Broadleaf Lancero Tienda Exclusiva

Posted on June 8, 2020June 8, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Drew Estate announced today the national launch of the Herrera Esteli Connecticut Broadleaf Lancero Tienda Exclusiva, exclusively to Drew Diplomat Retailers. This release will be showcased on the upcoming Freestyle Live: Special Edition hosted on facebook.com/drewestatecigar on June 11th from 7:00-9:00pm EST. Initially launched as a Tienda Exclusiva to STOGIES World Class Cigar in 2016, Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Announces National Launch of Herrera Esteli Connecticut Broadleaf Lancero Tienda Exclusiva[…]

Cigar Review: Cavalier Genève Black Series II Toro Gordo – Rated 90

Posted on June 7, 2020June 7, 2020 by bostonjimmie

The Cavalier Genève brand is the work of Swiss entrepreneur, Sebastien Decoppet. Like some other boutique cigar brand owners, Sebastien left the corporate world to pursue his dream of getting into the cigar industry. He sold his possessions, flew to Honduras, and connected with the Plasencia family during his travels. Cavalier Genève Cigars introduced their Read more about Cigar Review: Cavalier Genève Black Series II Toro Gordo – Rated 90[…]

Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 13 – Viva La Vida – Billy and Gus Fakih

Posted on June 6, 2020June 7, 2020 by bostonjimmie

In this episode, we welcome brothers Billy and Gus Fakih who own the Artesano Del Tobacco brand which currently has one spectacular blend – the Viva La Vida. During the show we dive into the brothers time owning the Cigar Inns in NYC, and how they met A.J. Fernandez, and the process of creating the Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 13 – Viva La Vida – Billy and Gus Fakih[…]

Cigar Review: Tabac Trading Co. Saciar – Rated 90

Posted on June 5, 2020June 6, 2020 by bostonjimmie

This is our 4th cigar review of a Tabac Trading Co. product. Today we feature the company’s Saciar cigar. Patrick Potter of Tabac Trading Co. describes the Saciar offering as: “Saciar: (English: To Saciate) Is one of the more unique blends offered by Tabac Trading Company. Blended by Patrick Potter under the supervision of Guillermo Read more about Cigar Review: Tabac Trading Co. Saciar – Rated 90[…]

Cigar News: Drew Estate Expand ACID 20 with Toro and Robusto Tubo Sizes

Posted on June 5, 2020June 5, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Drew Estate announced today the expansion of the ACID 20thAnniversary lineup with the addition of ACID 20 Toro and ACID 20 “Robusto Tubo.” These releases will be showcased on the upcoming Freestyle Live: Special Edition hosted on facebook.com/drewestatecigar on June 11th from 7:00-9:00pm EST. In 2019, the company celebrated an important milestone for Drew Estate with Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Expand ACID 20 with Toro and Robusto Tubo Sizes[…]

Cigar News: Drew Estate Announces “B.O.T.L. Brown Label 2020”

Posted on June 4, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Drew Estate announced today the 2020 return of the limited edition “Brothers of the Leaf, Brown Label” cigar as a Brick & Mortar exclusive for Drew Diplomat retailers. This release will be showcased on the upcoming Freestyle Live: Special Edition hosted on facebook.com/drewestatecigar on June 11th from 7:00-9:00pm EST. In 2012, the BOTL cigar platform Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Announces “B.O.T.L. Brown Label 2020”[…]

Cigar News: El Artista Cigars Announces Expansion into 7th European Country

Posted on June 4, 2020 by bostonjimmie

El Artista Cigars announces another expansion in Europe, this time into Austria to be distributed by Dios Tobaco located in Wiener Neustadt. Austria is the 7th European country in which El Artista Cigars distributes cigars continuing the European strategy the Company laid out nearly three years ago. Dios Tobaco is committed to distribute three brands Read more about Cigar News: El Artista Cigars Announces Expansion into 7th European Country[…]

Cigar Review: Rojas Cigars Bluebonnets Toro – Rated 92

Posted on June 3, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Noel Rojas, owner of Rojas Cigars in Richardson, TX may or may not be a name you are familiar with. If you know Noel, you know he has been in the ciagr industry for a quite a number of years. Maybe you have enjoyed a Guayacan cigar or perhaps an Ezra Zion, Stolen Throne, Nomad, Read more about Cigar Review: Rojas Cigars Bluebonnets Toro – Rated 92[…]

Cigar News: Drew Estate Goes Mad Elegant with Tabak Especial

Posted on June 3, 2020June 3, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Drew Estate announced today the release of the Tabak Especial Lonsdale line-extension in both Dulce and Negra. This release will be showcased on the upcoming Freestyle Live: Special Edition hosted on facebook.com/drewestatecigar on June 11th from 7:00-9:00pm EST. Historically, the “Lonsdale” size cigar has been underappreciated, especially in the United States. However, spark one up Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Goes Mad Elegant with Tabak Especial[…]

Cigar News: Drew Estate Releasing new Cigar and Lighter Gift Sets

Posted on June 2, 2020June 2, 2020 by bostonjimmie

In this post FDA regulation era, we many times joke about what’s old is new. If the case of Drew Estate, that have done an excellent job at bringing some of those most classic blends to you in beautiful new gift sets, just in time for Fathers Day and Graduation Day. Announced this week, Drew Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Releasing new Cigar and Lighter Gift Sets[…]

Cigar News: Joya De Nicaragua Dares You To “SHUT THE BOX”

Posted on June 2, 2020June 2, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Back in 2012, Dr. Alejandro Martínez Cuenca, Chairman of Joya de Nicaragua, won his first game of Shut the Box. He was on tour, visiting old friends in the cigar industry, and in one stop at Havana Mix Shop in Memphis, TN, he was challenged to a game. As a numbers guy, backed by a Read more about Cigar News: Joya De Nicaragua Dares You To “SHUT THE BOX”[…]

Cigar Review: Black Label Trading Co. Santa Muerte 2019 Short Robusto – Rated 95

Posted on May 31, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Every year since 2016, Black Label Trading Compnay (BLTC) has released a limited edition of their Santa Muerte. The name Santa Muerte is short for Nuestra Señora de la Santa Muerte, which is an idol, female deity or folk saint in Mexican and Mexican-American folk Catholicism. A personification of death, she is associated with healing, Read more about Cigar Review: Black Label Trading Co. Santa Muerte 2019 Short Robusto – Rated 95[…]

Cigar Review: Artesano Del Tobacco Viva La Vida Club 500 – Rated 96

Posted on May 29, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Back in April, Billy and Gus Fakih from Artesano Del Tobacco and A.J. Fernandez announced they will be introducing a Viva La Vida box pressed vitola. Building on the Viva La Vida brand success, the “VIVA LA VIDA/CLUB 500.” is described as an exquisite Nicaraguan puro that measures 6 x 60 and is box pressed Read more about Cigar Review: Artesano Del Tobacco Viva La Vida Club 500 – Rated 96[…]

Cigar Review: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa Brûlée Toro – Rated 93

Posted on May 29, 2020May 29, 2020 by bostonjimmie

The original Sobremesa cigar was the introductory blend from Steve Saka under his new cigar company, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, after leaving Drew Estate. Though conceived in 2015, the second blend, Sobremesa Brûlée, finally made it to market in 2019. When asked about this special liga, Steve Saka noted that the Sobremesa Brûlée is: “…recreation Read more about Cigar Review: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa Brûlée Toro – Rated 93[…]