Cigar News: Hiram & Solomon Cigars Joins Forces with Cigar & The Good Life

Posted on September 11, 2019September 11, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Hiram & Solomon Cigars announced today they have formed a collaboration, for the Northeast Region from Philadelphia City to Maine, with Cigar & the Good Life, which specializes in lifestyle branding. According to today’s press release: Cigar & The Good Life is comprised of Joshua Nollie and Terrin Phillips, who primarily target the Cigar, Spirits, Read more about Cigar News: Hiram & Solomon Cigars Joins Forces with Cigar & The Good Life[…]

Cigar Review: Ventura Cigars Cuban Cigar Factory – Manolo Quesada – Rated 93

Posted on September 9, 2019September 9, 2019 by bostonjimmie

2019 was a big year for Ventura Cigars. The company introduced the Archetype Chapter 3, the PSyKo Seven Nicaragua with Indiana Ortez, and the new Cuban Cigar Factory collaborations which are focused on some of the best master blenders in the industry. It was about 2 years ago when Ventura Cigars announced they acquired a Read more about Cigar Review: Ventura Cigars Cuban Cigar Factory – Manolo Quesada – Rated 93[…]

Cigar News: Villiger Cigars to Sponsor Tobacco Plus Expo “ALL INDUSTRY” Party

Posted on September 9, 2019September 9, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Villiger Cigars, makers of premium cigars since 1888 proudly announces sponsorship of the Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) “All Industry” Party, taking place at the Sahara Vegas Hotel (formerly the SLS Las Vegas Hotel). The Tobacco Plus Expo is a focused B2B tradeshow that brings together top buyers and premium tobacco, vape, and alternative industries. Now in its 15th year, the Tobacco Read more about Cigar News: Villiger Cigars to Sponsor Tobacco Plus Expo “ALL INDUSTRY” Party[…]

Cigar Review: Plasencia Cigars Alma Del Fuego – Rated 94

Posted on September 6, 2019September 6, 2019 by bostonjimmie

All the buzz at the Plasencia Cigars booth, at this years Premium Cigar Association Trade Show, was around the new Alma Del Fuego. The cigar is a a continued nod from Nestor Plasencia Jr. to the island of Ometepe, the twin volcanic region of Nicaragua that grows some of the best cigar leaf in the Read more about Cigar Review: Plasencia Cigars Alma Del Fuego – Rated 94[…]

Cigar News: Alec Bradley Starts Worldwide Shipping of Limited Edition Nica Puro Diamond Rough-Cut

Posted on September 6, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Alec Bradley Cigars announced today that 1500 boxes of the critically acclaimed Nica Puro Diamond Rough-Cut, which the company has completely sold out, are on their way to tobacconists worldwide. First unveiled in 2014, the Alec Bradley Nica Puro Diamond Rough-Cut has become a perennial fan favorite. The diamond shaped cigar is unique to Alec Bradley and is Read more about Cigar News: Alec Bradley Starts Worldwide Shipping of Limited Edition Nica Puro Diamond Rough-Cut[…]

Cigar Review: Dissident Home -Rated 89

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

As part of the reintroduction of Dissident Cigars by Benjamin Holt , the company showcased a re-blended line of cigars that includes the “Home”, “Soap Box”, and “Bloc” names. I recently reviewed the Dissident Bloc and today I offer my review of the Dissident Home. The Dissident Home is a limited production cigar that is Read more about Cigar Review: Dissident Home -Rated 89[…]

Cigar Review: Casa Cuevas – Cuevas Reserva Maduro Toro – Rated 93

Posted on September 3, 2019September 3, 2019 by bostonjimmie

I met Luis Cuevas Jr. 4 years ago on a visit to the Dominican Republic. I went down there with two friends of mine, one who owned a shop here in Melbourne, FL and the other was working with the Cuevas family factory to produce cigars for his relatively new brand. As for me, I Read more about Cigar Review: Casa Cuevas – Cuevas Reserva Maduro Toro – Rated 93[…]

Cigar Lounge: Blend Bar with Davidoff Cigars – Nashville, TN

Posted on September 2, 2019January 1, 2020 by bostonjimmie

The second stop of my Nashville cigar lounge tour was Blend Bar with Davidoff Cigars located on Church Street, just a 3 min walk outside of what is known as Printers Alley in downtown Nashville, TN – a bustling bar and club scene in the city. History of Blend Bar with Davdidoff Cigars Blend Bar Read more about Cigar Lounge: Blend Bar with Davidoff Cigars – Nashville, TN[…]

Cigar Lifestyle: Shirtless Mike’s Day trip to Black Smoke Miami 2019 – By Mike Holmes

Posted on September 2, 2019September 2, 2019 by bostonjimmie

This was my first year being able to attend Black Smoke Miami. The first two years I was out of town at other cigar events so schedule-wise it just didn’t work out. This year finally came and I really wanted to make it down to Miami and experience Black Smoke Miami for myself. Due to Read more about Cigar Lifestyle: Shirtless Mike’s Day trip to Black Smoke Miami 2019 – By Mike Holmes[…]

Cigar Lifestyle: Black Smoke Miami 2019

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

In it’s third year running, Black Smoke Miami kicked off the Labor Day weekend on Wednesday night, August 28. Though I did not attend the opening event, which was held at Smoke on the Water Cigar Bar in Weston, FL, I heard it was spectacular with cigar enthusiasts from all over the country partying the Read more about Cigar Lifestyle: Black Smoke Miami 2019[…]

Cigar Review: Ventura Cigars PYsKo Seven Nicaragua – Rated 92

Posted on August 27, 2019August 27, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Ventura Cigars launched the PYsKo Seven Maduro cigar four years ago and followed it up with a Connecticut variety the following year. Both of these cigars made the Stogie Press top cigar list in the year they were introduced. Now four years after the initial PYsKo Seven Maduro, Ventura Cigars launched their latest variety, the Read more about Cigar Review: Ventura Cigars PYsKo Seven Nicaragua – Rated 92[…]

Cigar Lounge: Smokers Abbey – East Nashville, TN – Have Mercy

Posted on August 26, 2019January 1, 2020 by bostonjimmie

It is not every day that you walk into a cigar shop decorated with religious emblems, paintings, and artifacts which is owned by an ordained christian minister. That is the experience you will have at Smokers Abbey located in East Nashville, TN. The shop is owned by the burly and bearded Joshua Stump and yes, Read more about Cigar Lounge: Smokers Abbey – East Nashville, TN – Have Mercy[…]

Cigar Lifestyle: A Visit with Crowned Heads – Nashville, TN

Posted on August 25, 2019August 25, 2019 by bostonjimmie

This past week I was visiting my son Dominic, in Nashville, TN and took some time to visit with Jon Huber at the Crowned Heads headquarters. The headquarters is a simple building, located in a small industrial complex off the Cumberland River. There is no big sign or pizzazz, just a door with the name Read more about Cigar Lifestyle: A Visit with Crowned Heads – Nashville, TN[…]

Cigar Lounge: R & R Cigars – Tuscaloosa, AL

Posted on August 25, 2019January 5, 2020 by bostonjimmie

This past week, I drove up to Nashville, TN to spend a week with my son and enjoy some quality time with him. As part of the trip, I made it my plan to drive the long way to Nashville, and stop over in Tuscaloosa, AL to visit R & R Cigars. You may ask Read more about Cigar Lounge: R & R Cigars – Tuscaloosa, AL[…]