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Taking It To The Nub – Season 2 – Jeremy McDonald – Owner and Founder of Wildfire Cigars

In this episode of Taking It To The Nub, Boston Jimmie from Stogie Press sits down with Jeremy McDonald AKA #TheCaliforniaHillbilly who is the founder and owner of Wildfire Cigars. Wildfire Cigar Co. is a new cigar company founded by Jeremy McDonald, formally the national sales manager for Caldwell Cigar Co. Though he left the Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 2 – Jeremy McDonald – Owner and Founder of Wildfire Cigars[…]

Cigar Lifestyle: 2021 Ybor City Heritage Cigar Festival

Why has is it been a number of years since I ventured over to Ybor City, Florida? I know it is just a 2 hour jaunt from the Stogie Press office, but I just have been so busy that when I want to go, something seems to pop in my life and put the visit Read more about Cigar Lifestyle: 2021 Ybor City Heritage Cigar Festival[…]

Taking It To The Nub – Season 2 – Lars Tetens

In this episode, Boston Jimmie from Stogie Press sits down with tone of the most interesting men in the cigar industry – Lars Tetens. This hour cigar talk dives into Lars’ life growing up back in the 1970’s and how he found himself in the cigar business at a young age. His brand was placed Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 2 – Lars Tetens[…]

Cigar News: Drew Estate Now Shipping 20 Acre Farm

You heard about, you may have seen it on Freestyle Live, and if lucky you may have smoked it unbanded! Now is your chance to get this incredible new addition to the Drew Estate lineup. Drew Estate’s newest cigar, the ultra-premium 20 Acre Farm, is now shipping to tobacco retailers nationwide. Unveiled during Drew Estate’s Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Now Shipping 20 Acre Farm[…]

Lifestyle: Rodriguez Cigars Key West – A Revisit

Back in November, for my 62nd birthday, I decided I needed a laid back, unwinding, relaxing vacation after a long year that had some seriously stressing moments. When this happens, my favorite go to spot is the Florida Keys, especially the city of Key West. I have been there well over 25 times and I Read more about Lifestyle: Rodriguez Cigars Key West – A Revisit[…]

Cigar News: Mombacho Launches New Branding for US Market

Mombacho Cigars S.A. of Nicaragua has announced the launching of a branding refresh for the US market. For its 15th anniversary the company has developed a new look that celebrates the vibrant colors of their home city Granada and the company’s famous factory – the Favilli Mansion. The mansion is a historic landmark, designed in Read more about Cigar News: Mombacho Launches New Branding for US Market[…]

Cigar News: Alec Bradley starts Shipping PCA Exclusive, Magic Toast Box Pressed Gran Toro

The Alec Bradley Cigar Company announced that they are now shipping the Limited Edition, PCA Exclusive, Magic Toast Box Pressed Gran Toro. First announced in May of 2021, the line extension was showcased at the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, July 9-13, at the Sands Convention Center, Las Vegas. Only 1000, twenty-four count boxes Read more about Cigar News: Alec Bradley starts Shipping PCA Exclusive, Magic Toast Box Pressed Gran Toro[…]

Cigar News: Sinistro Cigars announces the NV Project

Sinistro Cigars, has announced the release of the NV Project – a well aged corojo maduro that is best describe by Sinistro’s own Coleman Fine: “The NV project is very dear to James and I. We’re showcasing our Corojo from a small farm that we purchased a few years back with El Artista. Thankfully, the Read more about Cigar News: Sinistro Cigars announces the NV Project[…]

Cigar News: ISABELA Cigar Company goes MAMMOTH for the Holidays

The ISABELA Cigar Company just released the Long Awaited MAMMOTH, their Largest Vitolas to Date. The “Mammoth” is expressed in a (7 x 70) and a whopping (8 x 80) ring gauges. The company noted: “By far one of the most difficult blends ever created….the Mammoths are Bursting with multiple transitions of ever-changing flavor profiles, Read more about Cigar News: ISABELA Cigar Company goes MAMMOTH for the Holidays[…]

Cigar News: German Engineered Cigars partners with Illusione for U.S. and global distribution

German Engineered Cigars is proud to announce a new partnership with Illusione Cigars. Illusione will assume the complete distribution of German Engineered Cigars in the U.S. and globally, except in Europe. Following the announcement of their partnership with Master Blender Claudio Sgroi, German Engineered Cigars takes another big step in the future development and expansion Read more about Cigar News: German Engineered Cigars partners with Illusione for U.S. and global distribution[…]

Cigar News: Black Star Line Cigars Announces the Dark War Witch

Black Star Line Cigars, the company that brought to you the highly acclaimed War Witch has upped the game and announced they will be shipping a darker version of the witch to be called the Dark War Witch. Handcrafted by Aganorsa Leaf, Dark War Witch uses a Corojo 99 Wrapper with a Nicaraguan binder and Read more about Cigar News: Black Star Line Cigars Announces the Dark War Witch[…]

Taking It To The Nub – Season 2 – El Chan Cigars

In this episode, Boston Jimmie from Stogie Press sits down with Gaby Cruz Ayalo-Chan the owner of El-Chan Cigars based out Puerto Rico. Gaby goes into depth about his mission to bring the native Puerto Rican Cigar Tobacco to the marker not just for his brand but for others as well. As we say in Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 2 – El Chan Cigars[…]

Cigar News: ACE Primes’s Luciano Meirelles Partners with European Wine Producer Mas Igneus

A Match Made In Heaven Ace Prime co-founder Luciano Meirelles announces a new partnership with Mas Igneus, one of the finest wine producers in Spain’s unique Priorat region. The fruit of this unique collaboration will be the new The Dreamer wine, expected to be released along with three new vitola sizes for the cigar in Read more about Cigar News: ACE Primes’s Luciano Meirelles Partners with European Wine Producer Mas Igneus[…]

Taking It To The Nub – Season 2 – Dan Thompson – Micallef Cigars

In this episode of Taking It To The Nub, Boston Jimmie from Stogie Press sits down with Dan Thompson – President of Micallef Cigars. We talk about his role in the transformation of the company and his background in growing business and consumer relations. Dan discussed the impact of the Micallef Ambassador program and how Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 2 – Dan Thompson – Micallef Cigars[…]