The Providencia Trinitas – An All New Blend that Compliments the Providencia Lineup

Posted on January 2, 2018January 1, 2019 by bostonjimmie

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 2, 2018 Now that the new year is upon us, it is time for new blends to hit the 2018 market. Today, Providencia Cigars has announced the release of their latest blend, the Providencia Trinitas. I had the distinct privilege of sampling the pre-release of this bold cigar and provided a review back in August Read more about The Providencia Trinitas – An All New Blend that Compliments the Providencia Lineup[…]

Espinosa 601 Maduro Cigar Review – Forever Classic

Posted on January 1, 2018January 1, 2018 by bostonjimmie

The Espinosa 601 line of cigars is as old as the company itself and has quite the storied history over time. Originally produced by Eddie Ortega and Erik Espinosa, with the master craft of Don Pepin Garcia , the 601 line of cigars was the first box press produced by Pepin. Later as the Espinosa/Ortega team Read more about Espinosa 601 Maduro Cigar Review – Forever Classic[…]

Jas Sum Kral Cigars Parts With NOA (New Order of the Ages)

Posted on January 1, 2018 by bostonjimmie

Not even one day into the new year and things are already moving and shifting in the cigar industry. Stogie Press has learned today that the young and successful company – Jas Sum Kral Cigars is leaving Noel Rojas’ New order of the Ages (NOA) factory in Esteli, Nicaragua. The NOA factory opened two years Read more about Jas Sum Kral Cigars Parts With NOA (New Order of the Ages)[…]

The Stogie Press 2017 Top 25 Boutique Cigars

Posted on January 1, 2018February 15, 2018 by bostonjimmie

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 1, 2018 What a year 2017 has been. Even with the FDA regulations there was a plethora of new releases and even though we didn’t smoke them all, those we did, showcased the amazing skill and craft of so many cigar makers and factories. This years competition was tight and making Read more about The Stogie Press 2017 Top 25 Boutique Cigars[…]

2017 Top 25 Boutique Cigars Final Candidates

Posted on December 30, 2017January 31, 2018 by bostonjimmie

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 30, 2017 Well, as promised, here are the final candidates for the 2017 Top 25 Boutique Cigars here on Stogie Press. It has been an amazing year in light of the looming FDA regulations but even so there plenty of amazing cigars that hit the market. The fact that the FDA has Read more about 2017 Top 25 Boutique Cigars Final Candidates[…]

DBL Amarillo Cigar Review – Fine as cream gravy – Rated 93

Posted on December 30, 2017October 30, 2019 by bostonjimmie

It has been a little while since I spoke about Dominican Big Leaguer (DBL) cigars, so today I would like to introduce you to the latest creation the company introduced at the 2017 IPCPR. Known as the Amarillo, it is the first release by the company that uses a true US Connecticut wrapper. The DBL websites describes Read more about DBL Amarillo Cigar Review – Fine as cream gravy – Rated 93[…]

Muestra de Saka Nacatamale Cigar Review – Scrumptious

Posted on December 29, 2017December 31, 2017 by bostonjimmie

Nacatamale seems to be a quirky name for a cigar, but then again we are talking about Steve Saka and he knows cigars, so the name probably has something to do with flavors. If you look up the name Nacatamale you will learn from the website WhatsForEats not only the recipe for this Latin American Read more about Muestra de Saka Nacatamale Cigar Review – Scrumptious[…]

Joya de Nicaragua Cabinetta Serie Cigar Review – Truly Elegant

Posted on December 29, 2017 by bostonjimmie

Back in 2010, the oldest cigar manufacturer in Nicaragua – Joya de Nicaragua – introduced the Cabinetta Serie Cigar. For some it was quite a unique cigar in that there were two different wrappers on it, the bottom 2/3 had an Ecuadorian Shade and the top 1/3 had a Nicaraguan Criollo leaf. Unlike the “barber pole” style this Read more about Joya de Nicaragua Cabinetta Serie Cigar Review – Truly Elegant[…]

Casa Cuevas Connecticut Cigar Review – A Flavorful Conny

Posted on December 28, 2017December 28, 2017 by bostonjimmie

Back in August, I introduced you to Luis Cuevas, a 4th generation cigar man and owner of Tabacalera Las Lavas, S.R.L. in the Dominican Republic. At that time we reviewed Luis’ own brand, Casa Cuevas Cigars – specifically the Maduro blend. Today we are going blonde and will be reviewing the Casa Cuevas Connecticut which Read more about Casa Cuevas Connecticut Cigar Review – A Flavorful Conny[…]

Seven Seven Maduro Cigar Review – Do you Feel Lucky ?

Posted on December 27, 2017 by bostonjimmie

Seven Seven cigars is probably a brand that is new to you and rightfully so since they have been only in existence since 2016, ut as we know in the cigar business, it is not how long you have been around but who you work with in the industry that can make a difference. In Read more about Seven Seven Maduro Cigar Review – Do you Feel Lucky ?[…]

Crux Bull and Bear Cigar Review -Scrumptiously Tasty

Posted on December 27, 2017December 27, 2017 by bostonjimmie

Over the past few years I have had the pleasure of introducing you to the wonderful team of Jeff and Casey Haugen from Crux Cigars. The cigars coming out of Crux have been awarded numerous awards year after year including top 25 placings in Stogie Press since the first year I got Cruxed in 2014. Read more about Crux Bull and Bear Cigar Review -Scrumptiously Tasty[…]

2017 Top 25 Boutique Cigars Candidates 16 – 20

Posted on December 26, 2017January 31, 2018 by bostonjimmie

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 26, 2017 We hope everyone had a splendid Christmas break and now that Christmas is behind us, it is time to announce the next 5 candidates for the Stogie Press 2017 Top 25 Boutique Cigars. Before we get into it, and you scream back, we have included the Villiger Flor de Read more about 2017 Top 25 Boutique Cigars Candidates 16 – 20[…]

2017 Espinosa Murcielago Cigar Review – The Bat Flies High!

Posted on December 26, 2017 by bostonjimmie

I have been saying all year how much A.J. Fernandez has been influential to the cigar industry this year with the many collaborations he has forged with big box brands and small boutique cigar companies alike. Today I would like to talk about another one of these fine collaborations, the 2017 Espinosa Murcielago. The cigar Read more about 2017 Espinosa Murcielago Cigar Review – The Bat Flies High![…]

2017 Top 25 Boutique Cigars Candidates 10 – 15

Posted on December 22, 2017January 31, 2018 by bostonjimmie

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 22, 2017 We are moving into Christmas weekend and that means it is time for the next 5 candidates for the Stogie Press 2017 Top 25 Boutique Cigars and that also means there are only 10 more candidates to select before the end of the month. So without further fanfare let me Read more about 2017 Top 25 Boutique Cigars Candidates 10 – 15[…]