Cigar News: Empire Social Lounge Brickell to Celebrate 6-year Anniversary in 80’s Style

Posted on June 2, 2022 by bostonjimmie

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[…]

Cigar Lifestyle: No Joke Smoke 2022 – What If? – By Kalani Matsuura

Posted on May 22, 2022May 22, 2022 by bostonjimmie

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[…]

Lifestyle – Drew Estate Florida Barn Smoker and DE-25 Pre-Party – Game On!

Posted on May 19, 2022May 20, 2022 by bostonjimmie

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![…]

Cigar Lifestyle: Mega Herfs You May Want to Attend

Posted on March 14, 2022March 14, 2022 by bostonjimmie

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[…]

Stogie Press Best Cigar Lounges – 2021

Posted on January 1, 2022 by bostonjimmie

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[…]

Cigar Lifestyle: 2021 Ybor City Heritage Cigar Festival

Posted on December 12, 2021December 12, 2021 by bostonjimmie

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[…]

Lifestyle: Rodriguez Cigars Key West – A Revisit

Posted on December 3, 2021December 3, 2021 by bostonjimmie

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[…]

Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 35 – Maya Selva – Flor de Selva Cigars

Posted on December 5, 2020December 5, 2020 by bostonjimmie

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[…]

Cigar News: Whiff Industries Announces New Odor Eliminating Products to Their Whiff Out® Portfolio

Posted on November 19, 2020November 19, 2020 by bostonjimmie

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[…]

Cigar Lifestyle: Espinosa Cigars – La Zona Palooza 2020 Recap – “Wish You Were Here”

Posted on November 15, 2020November 16, 2020 by bostonjimmie

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”[…]

Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 21 – Glynn Loope – Cigar Rights of America

Posted on August 21, 2020August 21, 2020 by bostonjimmie

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[…]

Lifestyle: Victms 1975 by Jessi Flores To Debut Sunday, April 19, 2020

Posted on April 19, 2020April 19, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Jessi Flores, aka Jessi “Victms” Flores, today announced that he has launched his new apparel and accessories line Victms 1975 by Jessi Flores via victms1975.com. In today’s press release, Jessi noted: “Launching my own brand has been a life-long dream for me. Victms 1975 by Jessi Flores has been in the works for a minute. Read more about Lifestyle: Victms 1975 by Jessi Flores To Debut Sunday, April 19, 2020[…]

Lifestyle:Virtual Herfs, The New Temporary Normal – By Mike Holmes

Posted on March 27, 2020March 27, 2020 by bostonjimmie

As of the weekend of March 20-22, the cigar community has seen a tremendous spike among cigar enthusiasts who have started herfing with brothers and sisters of the leaf from all parts of the United States. “Virtual Herfing” isn’t a new phenomenon, but the sudden spike in use of technology due to the Corona Virus Read more about Lifestyle:Virtual Herfs, The New Temporary Normal – By Mike Holmes[…]

Lifestyle: Useful Cigar Retorts – Use as Needed!

Posted on March 10, 2020March 10, 2020 by bostonjimmie

So, you are tired of hearing those words everywhere you go? You know the ones; that stinks, can you move away, your cigar smoke is bothering me, that is offensive, etc. Well, we at Stogie Press are here to help you retort those comments. We know sometimes you have to be diplomatic about responding, so Read more about Lifestyle: Useful Cigar Retorts – Use as Needed![…]