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Mel Fisher Treasure Hunter and Cigar Lover Interview

It is July 20, 1985 and Today’s the Day as was every day for the prior 16 years. The difference is that on this day, the message came in over the Marine Radio – “Put away the charts. We’ve got the ‘Mother Lode’!” . Indeed they did find it; 40 tons of gold and silver;  114,000 Read more about Mel Fisher Treasure Hunter and Cigar Lover Interview[…]

Island Smoke Shop

On the the trip back from Key West we stopped briefly in the Island Smoke Shop in Key Largo, FL. This is the largest cigar shop in the Florida Keys and South Florida and is a must stop for any cigar lover heading there. The shop is located in Pink Plaza on the west side Read more about Island Smoke Shop[…]

Key West – America’s Caribbean Island

I have vacationed in Key West FL for as long as I have lived here in the sunshine state. I moved down to Florida in 1986 and quickly discovered America’s Caribbean island. The island is just 90 miles from Cuba and is steeped in history. There is only a few ways to get to Key Read more about Key West – America’s Caribbean Island[…]

Graycliff Chateau Grand Cru 5.5×50 – Cigar Review

Today we review the Graycliff Chateau Grand Cru. Graycliff cigars are based out of Nassau, The Bahamas, founded in 1997 by the Garzaroli Family.  There is a rich history to the Graycliff brand starting with their original blend – The Graycliff – which was created by Avelino Lara who was once Fidel Castro’s personal roller. Lara Read more about Graycliff Chateau Grand Cru 5.5×50 – Cigar Review[…]

Lucky Leaf Cigars DUO – Cigar Review

Every now and then you come across a new and unique cigar that stands out in the field of stars. The DUO, a new cigar from a new company, Lucky Leaf Cigars, is one such cigar. I was working my social media accounts a few months ago and I came across some intriguing photos and Read more about Lucky Leaf Cigars DUO – Cigar Review[…]

Veritas 412 – Cigar Review

Pittsburgh PA, a hardworking blue-collar city home to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates. But what else do you know about Pittsburgh? Tonight I planned on penning the review of the Veritas 412 cigar and I wanted to select some Pittsburgh home town tunes. Did you know that Christina Aguilera, Henry Mancini, and famed jazz Read more about Veritas 412 – Cigar Review[…]

Wilson Adams Sumatra Corona Gorda – Cigar Review

It was a good weekend of football, the Cowboys lost and the Patriots won a squeaker. So I figured that now that dinner is done and the family is resting in from of the tube, I would retire to the Stogie Press Smoking Lounge and sample a Wilson Adams Sumatra Corona Gorda. For those that Read more about Wilson Adams Sumatra Corona Gorda – Cigar Review[…]

Bow Tie Cigars – Copper Label Medium – Cigar Review

This evening the Stogie Press Smoking Lounge had some friends over to sample the Bow Tie Cigars – Copper Label Medium stick. We are appreciative of Billie R. King, Jr. from Bow Tie Cigars for providing the samples for this review. You can view the video review of this wonderful cigar here. The Bow Tie Read more about Bow Tie Cigars – Copper Label Medium – Cigar Review[…]

Press Release – Jordan Alexander III Corojo will begin shipping to retailers on February 2

Jordan Alexander III Premium Cigar Company PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DALTON, PA. Jordan Alexander III Premium Cigar Company’s newest release, the Jordan Alexander III Corojo will begin shipping to retailers on February 2, 2015. Originally announced as a mid-Fall 2014 release, the release will instead now mark the first release of 2015 for JA3 Read more about Press Release – Jordan Alexander III Corojo will begin shipping to retailers on February 2[…]

E.P. Carrillo Inch C-99 No.60 – Cigar Review

Do you know what an inch is? No, I am not talking about giving an inch and taking a foot. I am talking about an inch in cigar talk – that would be a 64 ring gauge. That’s right, 64 equals an inch. There is a lot of 60s out there these days and I Read more about E.P. Carrillo Inch C-99 No.60 – Cigar Review[…]

For Immediate Release – La Hoja Cigars Announces Release of the Edicion Maduro 1962

La Hoja Cigar Company                                                     www.lahojacigars.com                                                      contact@lahojacigas.com   La Hoja Cigars Announces Release of the Edicion Maduro 1962 Company Aims to Perfect the Mexican San Andreas  December 19th, 2014, NEW YORK CITY—Mere days after announcing the new La Read more about For Immediate Release – La Hoja Cigars Announces Release of the Edicion Maduro 1962[…]

For Immediate – Release La Hoja Cigars Announces La Hoja Edicion Clasica 1962

La Hoja Cigar Company                                                      www.lahojacigars.com                                                contact@lahojacigas.com La Hoja Cigars Announces La Hoja Edicion Clasica 1962 New Blend Honors Company’s Read more about For Immediate – Release La Hoja Cigars Announces La Hoja Edicion Clasica 1962[…]

Quesada Heisenberg Petite – Cigar Review

As an engineer I can fully appreciate the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle. It states that the:  If you get clearer on where an object is at any time then you have less of an idea on where it is going and how fast. If you get clearer on where it is going and how fast at Read more about Quesada Heisenberg Petite – Cigar Review[…]

La Hoja – Hoja de Flores Auténtico Maduro – Cigar Review

I was downtown Melbourne, FL with my wife yesterday and ran into the rep from La Hoja Cigars, at the Executive Cigar Shop and Lounge. We watched some football and talked cigars. He wanted me to check out the Hoja de Flores Auténtico Maduro, which he just so happened to have on him. I delightfully accepted it Read more about La Hoja – Hoja de Flores Auténtico Maduro – Cigar Review[…]