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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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 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[…]
Today we take a look at another blend from DAV Cigars, the company founded by Valot (Val) Atakhanian and Armen Caprielian. Today’s choice is known as the Aristocrat, whish was one of the blends exhibited at this years IPCPR. and it is available in a single 5 x 58 robusto gordo vitola. The company describes the Read more about Cigar Review: DAV Cigars Aristocrat Robusto – Rated 94[…]
This past week I was on business in the St. Louis area and, like all trips I go on, I always look for a local shop to settle into in the evening after a long day of work. A little google search took me the Charles P. Stanley Cigar Company in downtown St. Louis, Missouri. The search Read more about Cigar Lounge Review: Charles P. Stanley Cigar Company St. Louis Missouri[…]
In celebration of the Leesburg Cigar and Pipe 30th anniversary, Omar de Frias announced today that Fratello Cigars has created an exclusive cigar for the shop. The 6 ¼ x 47 Fratello Oro Churchill, named Celebrando 30 Anos, will have an initial run of 3,000 consisting of 150 boxes of 20. The MSRP has been Read more about Fratello Cigars Celebrates Leesburg Cigar and Pipe 30th Anniversary With Fratello Oro Churchill Exclusive[…]
With just about five months to go, before the 8th annual Puro Sabor festival, the Nicaraguan Chamber of Tobacco has announced that it is delaying the event. Since its inception, Puro Sabor, otherwise known as the Nicaragua Cigar Festival, has been a celebration of Nicaraguan cigars and the culture of the beautiful Central American country it Read more about Nicaraguan Chamber of Tobacco Postpones Puro Sabor 2019[…]
Welcome to the 11th 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 – August 17, 2018[…]
UPDATE: Since reviewing this cigar I learned that La Barba had to change the name of the cigar. It is now known as the La Barba Ricochet. The only change was to the packaging and band. I have reached out to Tony Bellatto and he provided new pictures of the branding and I have adjusted Read more about Cigar Review: La Barba Ricochet (previously known as Primitivo) – Rated 98[…]
A new face at this years IPCPR was a small boutique cigar company known as DAV Cigars. When speaking to co-owners Valot (Val) Atakhanian and Armen Caprielian, they explained that they have been in business for about 3 years but have concentrated on markets in Russia and Eastern Europe. I asked about their presence in the Read more about Cigar Review: DAV Cigars Habano Clasico Short Robusto – Rated 88[…]
You may have heard me talk about Silvio Palomino Cigars a couple of years ago, as they had, by far, the lowest price premium cigars on the market. They did this by selling direct to the consumer, eliminating the keystone costs you experience when purchasing from a local shop. Once the FDA passed the deeming Read more about Cigar News: Silvio Palomino Cigars Re-Enters Cigar Market[…]