On day 3 of the 83rd Annual IPCPR in New Orleans we caught up with our good friend Jim Robinson from Island Jim Cigars. His booth was jamming all week with the great success from his Leaf by Oscar creation last year and here we discuss what else is new and upcoming from him and Read more about Island Jim Cigars – IPCPR2015 – Video Interview[…]
Veritas Cigars has announced the appointment of Mahesh Parekh as the company’s new director of sales. In a statment issued Monday, the company said that Parekh “brings a wealth of knowledge and relationship building sales experience to Veritas,” while also noting that his experience and passion for cigars made him an ideal candidate for the Read more about Press Release – Veritas Cigars Names Mahesh Parekh as Director of Sales[…]
Day 2 of the 83rd Annual IPCPR 2015 has come to a close. It was a fun day reacquainting with many of our old friends and manufacturers in our treasured industry. The morning started great when waiting in line to enter I met up with Mary Lynn Kane from Cigar Babes. She is such a Read more about IPCPR 2015 Day 2 – Old Friends New Cigars[…]
Day 1 of the 2015 IPCPR has come to a close here in The Big Easy and it was a day of meetings and cigar smoking as usual. The day started with a retail marketing presentation that was sponsored by Sindicato Cigars featuring their Hex cigar. After a short lunch break we moved into a Read more about IPCPR 2015 Day 1 – New Orleans[…]
Last year at the IPCPR Ventura Cigar Company released their new Pysko Seven to rave reviews. Sometimes when you have a hit it is hard to top it but this year Ventura has done it again. The new Pysko Seven Maduro! Keeping with the 7 country blend they have created another outstanding smoking experience with the Read more about Ventura Cigars – Psyko Seven Maduro – Cigar Review[…]
Every now and then I come across an interesting question posted in one the many Cigar Related Social Media groups I belong to. The other week I was intrigued by a post posted on the “Cigar Cartel” Facebook group from fellow BOTL and Red Sox fan – Scott Bain. Scott asked the group: If you Read more about Cigar Shops – What We Like About them[…]
There has been plenty of excitement in the cigar world here in the USA ever since our Government decided to mend relationships with Cuba. If all goes according to plan you will soon be able to travel there freely and indulge in the forbidden fruit – Cuban Cigars. Of course these cigars will also be Read more about Cuban Cigars – The Forbidden Fruit[…]
Well it is mid-July and that means it is time for the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailer (IPCPR) annual show. This year it is in New Orleans, LA – The Big Easy. This is a city that earlier this year attempted to pass a comprehensive smoking ban and it was swiftly amended by the Read more about IPCPR 2015 – An Introduction[…]
Whenever and wherever I travel in the world I usually make it my business to search out cigar shops in the area I will be visiting. This past month after a traveling around the world I had to take a trip to the Cincinnati, OH area. I was so busy living out of a suitcase Read more about Jungle Jim’s – A True International Emporium[…]
Has it been a year already since the inaugural edition of Stogie Press was released? Looking at my calendar as I finish penning the articles for July and preparing for IPCPR 2015 I realize it is. Well I have to say first and foremost, Thank You, to all our readers whether you have subscribed to Read more about Editorial – A humble Thank You from Stogie Press[…]
JULY 15, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Louisville, KY Crossfire Cigars, LLC Announces the Release of the Library Series 1st Edition Crossfire Cigars, LLC is a company born from the love for the Dominican people, their rich heritage in hand rolled premium cigars and the desire to help provide jobs, opportunity and hope in underserved communities Read more about Crossfire Cigars, LLC Announces the Release of the Library Series 1st Edition[…]
Crux Limitada PB5 To Be Released in November (Miami, Fl.) – After announcing both the new Crux Guild and Crux du Connoisseur last week, Crux Cigars is proud to provide details on the final of three brand new lines that will be available in the second half of this year. The third brand for Crux Read more about Press Release – Crux Cigars Announces the new Limitada PB5 To Be Released in November[…]
What if Litto Gomez from La Flor Dominicana and Carlos Fuente from A Fuente were to collaborate on a new cigar from the Dominican Republic? You would get Dominican Big Leaguer (DBL) cigars – a cigar company forged from Passion, Love, and Experience. Now of course Litto and Carlos are not collaborating on a cigar, Read more about Dominican Big Leaguer (DBL) – Formula – Cigar Review[…]
La Hoja Cigars, a company that has deep roots in the cigar industry dating back to 1962 here in the US and even deeper roots to Cuba, has released a number of new blends for 2015. When I spoke to them in the beginning of the year I asked what they were up to and Read more about La Hoja Edicion Maduro – Cigar Review[…]