Cigar News: Ventura Cigars Starts Shipping Archetype Chapter 3

Posted on October 4, 2019October 5, 2019 by bostonjimmie

The story continues. Ventura Cigar Company (VCC) announced today that two new Archetype Chapter 3 cigars, are now shipping and will soon be available at online premium tobacco retailers and fine tobacconists around the United States. These unique blends, named Sacred Scales and Dawn of Destiny, were crafted by Cigar Master Ernesto Perez-Carrillo in collaboration Read more about Cigar News: Ventura Cigars Starts Shipping Archetype Chapter 3[…]

Cigar News: Villiger Cigars Refreshes Branding for La Libertad

Posted on October 4, 2019October 5, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Villiger Cigars has announced that the highly rated Villiger La Libertad will display an elegantly designed new cigar band, that prominently features the Villiger handmade premium cigar logo. The Villiger La Libertad originally featured a band with only the name “La Libertad” displayed. Villiger North America President Rene Castañeda said: “The Villiger La Libertad is a cigar that is personal Read more about Cigar News: Villiger Cigars Refreshes Branding for La Libertad[…]

Cigar News: Undercrown ShadyXX Drops on Drew Diplomat Retailers

Posted on October 1, 2019October 1, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Drew Estate launches the national release of the Undercrown ShadyXX to Drew Diplomat Retailers starting today. This limited-edition cigar was created in partnership with Shady Records’ President Paul Rosenberg to celebrate their 20th Anniversary. First released to only 10 Detroit area retailers in 2014, the Undercrown Shady remains one of the most consumer demanded limited Read more about Cigar News: Undercrown ShadyXX Drops on Drew Diplomat Retailers[…]

Cigar Lifestyle: Inside the Grind of Jennifer Nichole – By Mike Holmes

Posted on October 1, 2019October 2, 2019 by bostonjimmie

They say everything is bigger in Texas, and that is how I feel about the heart of this beautiful soul, Recently I had the pleasure of speaking with Jennifer Nichole. Her fierce grind and positivity towards life is just part of what makes her one of the hardest working women in the Cigar industry. It Read more about Cigar Lifestyle: Inside the Grind of Jennifer Nichole – By Mike Holmes[…]

Cigar News: Benjamin Holt Puts all His Energy Into Dissident Cigars

Posted on September 30, 2019October 1, 2019 by bostonjimmie

In a Facebook post today, Benjamin Holt, owner of Dissident Cigar Co. announced he has informed Oveja Negra Brands that he can no longer represent the brand as the lower Midwest representative. Oveja Negra Brands is owned by James Brown, best known for Black Works Studio and Black Label Cigar Co. In the announcement, Holt Read more about Cigar News: Benjamin Holt Puts all His Energy Into Dissident Cigars[…]

Cigar Review: Foundation Cigars – Highclere Castle Victorian Toro – Rated 93

Posted on September 30, 2019October 1, 2019 by bostonjimmie

This year at the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Nick Melillo and his Foundation Cigar Co. doubled down and released a follow-up to the award winning 2017 Highclere Castle. This time it is a Ecuadorian Habano Maduro cigar known as the Highclere Castle Victorian. In the press release prior to the show, the company Read more about Cigar Review: Foundation Cigars – Highclere Castle Victorian Toro – Rated 93[…]

Cigar Review: Jas Sum Kral Tyrannical Buc Connecticut (Golem Buc) – Rated 92

Posted on September 29, 2019October 1, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Early in 2019, Riste (Buc) Riatevski started teasing the cigar world with a new cigar he was working on. We learned over time that it would be called the “Tyrannical Buc” – a name that symbolizes tyranny and harsh. I am still not sure what message Riste is making with this, but one may assume, Read more about Cigar Review: Jas Sum Kral Tyrannical Buc Connecticut (Golem Buc) – Rated 92[…]

Cigar Lifestyle: Sip & Smoke – 28 North Gastropub/Chaffiot Cigars

Posted on September 28, 2019September 29, 2019 by bostonjimmie

The cigar scene in Melbourne, Florida has taken a new step on the lifestyle ladder with the introduction of a monthly Sip & Smoke event being held at 28 North Gastropub in the Avenues, Viera Florida. Sip & Smoke is currently a collaboration between Justin Chaffiot, owner of The Chaffiot Collection and 28 North Gastropub Read more about Cigar Lifestyle: Sip & Smoke – 28 North Gastropub/Chaffiot Cigars[…]

Cigar Review: Diamond Crown Black Diamond Radiant – Rated 89

Posted on September 28, 2019September 28, 2019 by bostonjimmie

The Diamond Crown brand is synonymous with excellence and was the first cigar of its kind when Stanford Newman launched it for J.C. Newman’s 100th anniversary. Stanford had a dream of launching the company’s first luxury cigar and did not care how much it cost to make or even if it sold. He just wanted Read more about Cigar Review: Diamond Crown Black Diamond Radiant – Rated 89[…]

Cigar Review: Tarazona 305 Robusto – Rated 97

Posted on September 25, 2019December 30, 2019 by bostonjimmie

It may seem like an old blend and you would be right, except the Tarazona 305 has been tweaked a bit because Eddie Tarazona was not able to source the original leaf used in that blend back in 2014. You may have seen the interview I did with Eddie at this years Premium Cigar Association Read more about Cigar Review: Tarazona 305 Robusto – Rated 97[…]

Cigar News: Undercrown Dojo Dogma Limited Release Now Shipping to Drew Diplomat Retailers

Posted on September 25, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Drew Estate announces today that the 2019 limited release of the Undercrown Dojo Dogma is now shipping to Drew Diplomat retailers nationwide. The Undercrown Dojo Dogma and accompanying shelf merchandizer were showcased at the 2019 IPCPR trade show held in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 2014, the Dojo Dogma was the commemorative cigar for the one-year Read more about Cigar News: Undercrown Dojo Dogma Limited Release Now Shipping to Drew Diplomat Retailers[…]

Cigar News: Crowned Heads Announces “CHC Reserve XVIII Full Court Press LE 2019”

Posted on September 25, 2019September 25, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Back in 2018, Crowned Heads released a brand inspired by and dedicated to its loyalists (the Crowned Heads ‘Court’) known as the CHC Reserve XVIII. That cigar, was received well by the industry and received high marks from the media. Stogie Press rated it a 96 and stated: “This cigar is certainly one of the Read more about Cigar News: Crowned Heads Announces “CHC Reserve XVIII Full Court Press LE 2019”[…]

Cigar 101: Wtf Are These Cigar Acronyms And Terms? – By Mike Holmes

Posted on September 23, 2019 by bostonjimmie

For this months cigar 101 topic I really had to think hard on what I wanted to write about. I know I put a feeler out for ideas, unfortunately I decided not to use them! Sorry folks. Instead I got an excellent idea for a very informative article. It seems like weekly, I see this Read more about Cigar 101: Wtf Are These Cigar Acronyms And Terms? – By Mike Holmes[…]

Cigar Review: Alec & Bradley Blind Faith – Rated 89

Posted on September 23, 2019May 15, 2020 by bostonjimmie

In 2018, Alec Bradley Cigars showcased a new line from Alan Rubin’s sons Alec and Bradley. Yes that is how the name of Alan’s company got it’s name. At the time Alec was 26 and Bradley was 22 and both worked for the company primarily in marketing and sales support. The new line showcased was Read more about Cigar Review: Alec & Bradley Blind Faith – Rated 89[…]