Just over two years since leaving Drew Estate as CEO, Steve Saka reentered the cigar world with his new company Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. The company takes its name from the small New Hampshire town where he lives. The town has a population around 2800 and is situated about 70 miles north of Boston, MA, just outside of Read more about Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust Sobremesa Cigar Review[…]
I was recently contacted by Mel Shah, owner of Bombay Tobak /MBOMBAY. Mel wanted to know if I would be interested in reviewing his Kesara cigar which is one of a number of cigars the company offers. Having seen a lot of social media activity on MBOMBAY, I was humbled that he would want my Read more about MBOMBAY Kesara Torpedo #2 Cigar Review[…]
As 2015 comes to an end and 2016 begins, we at Stogie Press asked the question: Where do we stand on the FDA Regulations regarding premium cigars & tobacco products? Currently, we are exactly where we were last year at this time. The FDA continues to evaluate the information it has gathered, and has made Read more about FDA’s Deeming Regulations – An Update?[…]
We have talked about a number of perfect pairings for cigars this past year in Stogie Press from Scotch, Bourbon, and Rum to Chocolate and Port Wine. Now I want to bring up one that is not discussed much – Liqueurs. They can be bitter or sweet and include such popular ones as Drambuie, Chartreuse, Grand Read more about Perfect Pairings – Liqueurs[…]
Well here we are again, nearing the end of the year and of course that means preparation for the Stogie Press 2015 Top 25 Cigars featuring boutique and small batch brands. I have been giving hints since July as to who might make the cut and of course the final countdown list is top secret, Read more about Boutique Cigars and the Start of the Stogie Press 2015 Top 25 Cigars[…]
Now that we are in the holiday season, Boston Jimmie has decided it is time for another cigar giveaway. The last one was lots of fun as everyone tried to guess the number of bands in his giant Paulaner mug on the Stogie Press Bar. This time we are going to try something a little different. Read more about Holiday Cigar Giveaway[…]
Happy Holidays everyone. It has been a spectacular year here at Stogie Press. Growth in viewership, subscriptions, and social media “likes” have excelled beyond our expectations. We would like to thank all our readers for their support. We have also gained additional sponsorship along the journey and thank our sponsors for supporting us, we know Read more about December Editorial[…]
Every year for the past 3 years, on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, Corona Cigars in Orlando, FL hosts their annual Cigars and Cars event where you can indulge in a judgement free smoking experience. For the second year now they have held it at the Shrine Auditorium in Lake Mary, FL. I like this venue Read more about Corona Cigars and Cars 2015 Recap[…]
I recently walked into the humidor of my favorite Detroit area cigar shop – Don Yeyo’s Cigar Factory – and asked the typical question; What’s New? Steve, the manager on duty that night pointed out the La Aroma de Cuba Noblesse. The packaging alone grabbed my eyes, with its double tray box and neatly arranged specimens Read more about La Aroma de Cuba Noblesse Coronation Cigar Review[…]
I took a trip to visit my grandchildren in Jacksonville FL which is a touch cooler than Central Florida and was a perfect evening for a little outdoor fire and a cigar after a day of playing with my grand-kids. So we gathered up the wood and ignited the fire pit as I sat down to Read more about Mombacho Tierra Volcan Fino Cigar Review[…]
I met up with Miguel Schoedel the national sales manager for R.P. Duran cigars at an event at Don Yeyo Cigars in Dearborn, MI. Up until then I never had a R.P. Duran cigar but Miguel changed that quickly. Not only did I purchase and smoke some at the event and to bring home, but Read more about R.P. Duran Neya F8 Ligero Typhoon Cigar Review[…]
Having worked with two giants guys of the cigar industry for many years, makes you a passionate guy able to produce a Dominican Big Leaguer Cigar This is what Francisco Almonte, owner of Dominican Big Leaguer (DBL) Cigars says on his Facebook page. Before branching out on his own, Fransisco worked for two of the Read more about Dominican Big Leaguer Derrame Anniversary Cigar Review[…]
For Immediate Release: November 24, 2015 We are proud to announce our second Rake poker room location. Cigar Room Davie 6341 Stirling Rd. Davie, FL is located in the heart of Broward county Florida. Retailer store owner Ray Benitez is a great friend and when he approached us with the idea we couldn’t have been Read more about Press Release – Moya Ruiz Announces 2nd Rake Poker Room[…]
Let the Lion Roar! Ernesto Padilla, owner of Padilla Cigars, ramped up production this year by introducing some exciting new blends at the IPCPR. These include: Padilla Corojo Padilla Criollo Padilla San Andrés each of which hails from Raíces Cubanas in Honduras. Padilla offers these blends in three vitolas: Robusto (5 x 54) Toro (6.5 x 54) Read more about Padilla San Andrés Robusto Cigar Review[…]