Every year in December cigar enthusiasts from all over the United States land in Ybor City, Florida otherwise known as Cigar City USA – the historical cigar capital of the United States, to celebrate the cigar lifestyle and culture. I’ve been to the festival several times and this year the festival rights were acquired by Read more about Cigar Lifestyle: 2022 Cigar Heritage Festival – Ybor City[…]
In case you don’t want to labor through this article, and you want to cut right to the chase, here is a little video collage I put together that captures the spirit and comradery at Drew Estate’s 2022 Barn Smoker Capstone event – THE SAVAGE FEAST that took place at the South Fork Ranch in Read more about The Drew Estate Savage Feast: 25+ Years of Gratitude – Family – Hospitality[…]
The weekend of August 12 – 14 was quite the epic adventure for my Taking It To The Nub co-host Quinton Brown, my wonderful BOTL Andy Tosetti and myself as we started gathered with 100’s of fellow Drew Estate fans for the Annual Connecticut Barn Smoker. This is one that I personally have been wanted Read more about The Drew Estate 2022 Connecticut Barn Smoker Recap[…]
Empire Social Lounge Brickell has announced they will be celebrating their 6- year anniversary with an 80’s Themed Event along with special guest, Steven Bauer, who played iconic 80’s character “Manolo” from Scarface in attendance. The highly anticipated anniversary soiree always carries fun and unique themes, and this year is no different. The event will Read more about Cigar News: Empire Social Lounge Brickell to Celebrate 6-year Anniversary in 80’s Style[…]
The 13th annual No Joke Smoke 2022 dinner was held on 4/2/22 and hosted by Kalani Matsuura from Mokuleia Cigar Company. The theme this year was What If..?. After waiting for 2 years due to the pandemic, the Hawaii cigar community got to experience smoking with their fellow brothers and sisters of the leaf. Every Read more about Cigar Lifestyle: No Joke Smoke 2022 – What If? – By Kalani Matsuura[…]
Last weekend was all about Drew Estate and their 25+ years of re-birthing cigars. This was supposed to happen last year but was postponed due to the pandemic but the company did not disappoint their fans at this first of 5 major events celebrating DE25. This was the Florida Barn Smoker and DE25 pre-party. If Read more about Lifestyle – Drew Estate Florida Barn Smoker and DE-25 Pre-Party – Game On![…]
I recently put out a press release about Cigar International and the elimination of their annual CigarFest mega herf. The annual CigarFest was an event that sold out almost immediately and brought brothers and sisters of the leaf together from around the country to celebrate the cigar culture. This year, the company decided they would Read more about Cigar Lifestyle: Mega Herfs You May Want to Attend[…]
Starting back in 2018, Stogie Press began giving an award to the best cigar lounge Boston Jimmie visited in the year. We continued that in 2019, but once 2020 came upon us and the shutdowns happened and travel restrictions imposed, there was no way to get out and visit lounges and shops. The start of Read more about Stogie Press Best Cigar Lounges – 2021[…]
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[…]
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[…]
In this episode of Taking It To The Nub, Boston Jimmie from Stogie Press sits down with Maya Selva, founder and owner of Maya Selva Cigars, a woman owned business since 1995. Maya and her company are celebrating over 25 years in the premium cigar business. Maya is a degreed engineer. a native of Honduras, Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 35 – Maya Selva – Flor de Selva Cigars[…]
Whiff Industries, manufacturer of Whiff Out® Odor Neutralization products has announced the launch of two new products to be added to their portfolio – Odor Eliminating Reed Diffusers and Odor Eliminating Wax Melts. Each are featured in all 3 scents – Classic, Rustic and Vintage. These products will be available for immediate purchase on whiffindustries.com Read more about Cigar News: Whiff Industries Announces New Odor Eliminating Products to Their Whiff Out® Portfolio[…]
This year due to the COVID -19 pandemic, Espinosa Cigars held their annual, invite only, La Zona Palooza in a virtual format this month. Access to the event was offered to those that purchased one of three packages that got you some amazing deals on the company’s cigars and swag. The event was held virtually Read more about Cigar Lifestyle: Espinosa Cigars – La Zona Palooza 2020 Recap – “Wish You Were Here”[…]
In this episode, Boston Jimmie from Stogie Press sits down with Cigar Rights of America Executive Director, Glynn Loope to discuss the state of the Premium Cigar Industry and how we are navigating the FDA road blocks. We take a trip back to the start of the FDA Regulations and visit the Save The Leaf Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 21 – Glynn Loope – Cigar Rights of America[…]