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DAV Cigars - Prima Natural Churchill

Cigar Review: DAV Cigars Prima Natural Churchill – Rated 91

Today we offer the third review in the series of reviews of DAV cigars. This time I examine the DAV Cigars -Prima Natural, a mild to medium introduction from this small boutique company. DAV cigars was a first time exhibitor at this years IPCPR in Las Vegas. and it was a pleasure  to talk with Val Read more about Cigar Review: DAV Cigars Prima Natural Churchill – Rated 91[…]

Cigar News: Nomad Cigars Sold To Ezra Zion

All good things seem to come to an end. But in the case of Nomad cigars and owner Fred Rewey, the end is a new beginning. At first I though it was another prank of some sort. Fred has been known to be a bacon lover, cigar smoking prankster. This time it was true. I Read more about Cigar News: Nomad Cigars Sold To Ezra Zion[…]

Cigar News: Providencia Cigars Releases The Hostage

Providencia Cigars, the little Texas cigar company that could, has announced the release of its 4th blend. Known as “The Hostage“, the cigar is said to be a bold entry for Providencia Cigar and founders Jim Faber, Reed Grafke, and Raymond Zinar. The cigar is a tribute to the harrowing experience Faber had while volunteering Read more about Cigar News: Providencia Cigars Releases The Hostage[…]

Cigar News: Crux Cigars Starts Shipping the Crux Limitada IPCPR Show Exclusive

It’s that time of the year when we get an opportunity to pick up one of the most exclusive cigars showcased at the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers (IPCPR) trade show. I am talking about the Crux Cigars Limitada IPCPR Show Exclusive. In a press release, Crux Cigars noted that this years  Limitada IPCPR Show Read more about Cigar News: Crux Cigars Starts Shipping the Crux Limitada IPCPR Show Exclusive[…]

Plasencia Reserva Original Robusto

Cigar Review: Plasencia Reserva Original Robusto – Rated 91

Presented at the 2017 IPCPR, the Plasencia Reserva Original is a cigar blend that Plasencia Cigars describe as an “organic cigar“. This means the cigar is made from tobacco certified by the Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA). What does this mean to you the consumer? According to the OCIA websiite: No chemicals or non-natural fertilizers have Read more about Cigar Review: Plasencia Reserva Original Robusto – Rated 91[…]

Black smoke Miami 2018 Night 3

Last Weeks Cigar Social Media News and Questions – September 7, 2018

Welcome to the 12th installment of the Stogie Press “Last Weeks Cigar Social Media News and Questions”, where Boston Jimmie scours the world-wide web of cigars and summarizes relevant news and questions of the past week. On the following Monday, my friend Kap Kaplowitz then shreds my writing and puts his unique commentary on select Read more about Last Weeks Cigar Social Media News and Questions – September 7, 2018[…]

Black smoke Miami 2018 Night 3

Cigar Lifestyle: Black Smoke Miami 2018 Night Three and Beyond – Ain’t Nothing but Love Baby

Wow, has it been a week already. Geez, I am so sorry folks, I got tied up with work and home issues and just slipped away from it all for a moment. This time last week I was getting down at the third night of Black Smoke Miami 2018. As you know by now, if Read more about Cigar Lifestyle: Black Smoke Miami 2018 Night Three and Beyond – Ain’t Nothing but Love Baby[…]

Cigar News: Omar de Frias and Fratello Cigars Head to Norway

Fratello Cigars announced today, they have secured the company’s newest distribution partner, Nordic Cigars. Founded in 2017, Nordic Cigars is headquartered in Sandnes, Norway, the 5th largest city in the country. It is no surprise that de Frias, one of the tallest men in the cigar business with a Nordic first name, chose a Norwegian Read more about Cigar News: Omar de Frias and Fratello Cigars Head to Norway[…]

Origins Cigars

Lounge Review: Origins and Enki Cigar Shop

This past week I was visiting Miami and kept a promise to visit Mr. Karel Martinez, owner of Enki Cigars and Origins Cigars. Karel and Stogie Press go way back, as he was one of the first brand owners to send us samples to review when we first launched our site back in 2013. We Read more about Lounge Review: Origins and Enki Cigar Shop[…]

Black Smoke Miami 2018 - Cuban Crafters event

Cigar Lifestyle: Black Smoke Miami 2018 – Cuban Crafters

Evening number two of this years Black Smoke Miami got underway at 7PM on Thursday at Cuban Crafters Cigar Shop and Factory in downtown Miami. If there was any doubt, that this years events would not be bigger than 2017, you can lay that thought to rest. Having been to the 2017 Cuban Crafters party, Read more about Cigar Lifestyle: Black Smoke Miami 2018 – Cuban Crafters[…]

Black Smoke Miami 2018 Day 1

Cigar Lifestyle: Black Smoke Miami 2018 – Meet and Greet Party

It’s official, day one of this 5 day Miami herf, is in the books. Tobacco Kennedy (TK) and Stogie TV, lit a fire last year that once again burns in Miami. His vision of an annual cigar party, to celebrate labor day weekend with brothers and sisters of the leaf, kicked off its second year Read more about Cigar Lifestyle: Black Smoke Miami 2018 – Meet and Greet Party[…]

Micallef Grande Bold Nicaragua

Cigar Review: Micallef Grande Bold Nicaragua 554N – Rated 90

At the 2017 IPCPR, a new name hit the market, with a full portfolio of cigar blends and sizes – Micallef Cigars. The new company had an impressively crowded booth for any brand owner let alone a new brand. They had a great story and a successful businessman as an owner. Throughout the week, word Read more about Cigar Review: Micallef Grande Bold Nicaragua 554N – Rated 90[…]

Cigar News: Drew Diplomat Retailers to Start Receiving Liga Privada No. 9 and T52 Line Extensions

Drew Estate announced today that the Liga Privada No. 9 and T52 Brand line extensions showcased at the 2018 IPCPR Release are shipping to Drew Diplomat Retailers nationwide this week. As showcased at the IPCPR, there were three new vitolas for both the Liga Privada No. 9 and T52 Brand: Corona Viva –  152 mm x Read more about Cigar News: Drew Diplomat Retailers to Start Receiving Liga Privada No. 9 and T52 Line Extensions[…]

Villiger Cigars

Cigar News: Villiger Cigars Begins Shipping New Line Extensions

Villiger cigars announced today shipping of two new line extensions of their highly acclaimed winning La Flor De Ynclan and La Vencedora will start this week. At the 2018 IPCPR, Villiger Cigars showcased the La Flor De Ynclan Lancero Especial and the La Vencedora Gordo as line extensions to their portfolio. La Flor De Ynclan Lancero Read more about Cigar News: Villiger Cigars Begins Shipping New Line Extensions[…]