Cigar Review: Southern Draw Casa Montecristo Rose of Sharon – Rated 96

Earlier this year, Southern Draw Cigars announced the availability of a Casa de Montecristo Exclusive Rose of Sharon. Enabling customers to procure this award-winning Rose of Sharon blend in a Salomon (7.125 x 58) size, meticulously hand-rolled in a round format, not its’ traditional soft box-pressed shape, at all the nationwide Casa de Montecristo retail Read more about Cigar Review: Southern Draw Casa Montecristo Rose of Sharon – Rated 96[…]

Cigar Review: Johnny Smokes Uncut – Devil in Disguise Toro – Rated 95

Lina and John Remer recently introduced a new cigar known as the Devil in Disguise. This is their first collaborated cigar since their whirlwind wedding in Last Vegas. The couple noted that there are some similarities to their previous offerings (La Linas, J and F Trains) and this cigar offers a medium to bold profile Read more about Cigar Review: Johnny Smokes Uncut – Devil in Disguise Toro – Rated 95[…]

Cigar Review: Fratello Cigars Arlequin Corona – Rated 94

As part of the Italian Collection by Fratello Cigars, the Arlequin was inspired by a 16th century Italian theater and Venetian carnival character. The Arlequin blend was introduced to the market back in 2019 as a round cigar and then in a box pressed format in 2020. In 2023, the company added a box pressed Corona Read more about Cigar Review: Fratello Cigars Arlequin Corona – Rated 94[…]

Cigar Review: Charter Oak CT Broadleaf Pasquale – Rated 96

In 2023, Foundation Cigars released a pair of cigars that they declared ‘embody the commitment to excellence and artistry that define Foundation Cigar Company’. The cigars are known as the “Charter Oak Pegnataro and Pasquale”. The names are a homage to the unwavering spirit and timeless wisdom passed down by his grandfathers. Nicholas Melillo, Founder Read more about Cigar Review: Charter Oak CT Broadleaf Pasquale – Rated 96[…]

Cigar Review: The Tailgate Toro by Karen Berger – Rated 92

2023 was a pivotal year for Karen Berger. She rebranded her company from “K” by Karen Berger to Karen Berger Cigars. She also launched a value cigar named the Tailgate. The boxes for these cigars are designed to look like a classic truck, and the tailgate section of the box opens downwards in order to Read more about Cigar Review: The Tailgate Toro by Karen Berger – Rated 92[…]

Cigar Review: JM Patriarch Connecticut Toro – Rated 94

Today I would like to offer my review of the second of three reviews of JM Patriarch cigars. This time I take a gander at the JM Patriarch Connecticut Toro. Last month we reviewed the Maduro blend. The cigar is available in a single (6 x 52) toro vitola and has an MSRP of $13.00/cigar. Read more about Cigar Review: JM Patriarch Connecticut Toro – Rated 94[…]

Cigar Review: Perdomo 30th Anniversary Sun Grown Torpedo – Rated 98

The year 2022 marked 30 years since the founding of Perdomo Cigars. To celebrate that major milestone, the company released a special anniversary line of cigars that includes three blends: All three are expressed in 5 different box pressed vitolas and use Nicaraguan fillers and binders. The cigar started to ship to stores in November. Read more about Cigar Review: Perdomo 30th Anniversary Sun Grown Torpedo – Rated 98[…]

Cigar Review: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust – Muestra de Saka Krakatoa – Rated 98

Steve Saka and his Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Cigar company have had a busy 2023, releasing a number of cigars to the market. One of those releases was the 7th iteration of the Muestra de Saka collection, which for those that may not be familiar with, means Sample of Saka. It is line of cigars Read more about Cigar Review: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust – Muestra de Saka Krakatoa – Rated 98[…]

Cigar Review: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Mi Querida Black PapaSaka – Rated 96

The Mi Querida Black was officially introduced at the 2022 PCA Trade Show in Las Vegas in a (7.25 x 54) vitola known as the Mi Querida Black SakaKhan, but some say it was teased out in 2021 when Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust’s crafted a Limited Edition “EM” Maduro for the 50th anniversary of JR Read more about Cigar Review: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Mi Querida Black PapaSaka – Rated 96[…]

Cigar Review: Crowned Heads Mil Dias Corona Gorda – Rated 95

As crazy as the 2020 has been, there have been some sweet spots throughout the year. One of those was the announcement that Crowned Heads collaborated once again with Tabacalera Pichardo to produce a new cigar line, the Mil Dias. Mil Dias translates to ‘one-thousand days,’ and is a reference to the three-year window of Read more about Cigar Review: Crowned Heads Mil Dias Corona Gorda – Rated 95[…]

Stogie Press “Must Try” Series – Nicaraguan Cigars

Posted on June 26, 2020June 26, 2020 by bostonjimmie

I was thinking the other day, that over the past six years, I have sampled and reviewed a boat load of cigars on Stogie Press. So I decided to start a small series of the “must try” cigars in different categories. Today I will focus on Nicaragua, the largest exporter of cigars to the United Read more about Stogie Press “Must Try” Series – Nicaraguan Cigars[…]