In a news blast earlier yesterday the IPCPR association reported the results of their latest survey of Retailers for the 2017 Holiday Cigar Sales. The results of the survey as communicated to members are as follows. In the latest survey, ninety-six (96) Domestic (US) Retailer members responded, up from the sixty-eight (68) who participated at the Read more about The IPCPR Association Reports Stronger 2017 Holiday Cigar Sales[…]
You have read about them, maybe even smoked a few from previous years and this year they are on the Stogie Press Top 25. We are talking about the the Crux Limitada PB5. Once again, the Crux team has succeeded at releasing an absolutely beautiful, 5.75 x 54 Cuban box pressed cigar that is loaded Read more about Crux Cigars Begins Shipping It’s Third Release of the Crux Limitada PB5[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 2, 2018 Now that the new year is upon us, it is time for new blends to hit the 2018 market. Today, Providencia Cigars has announced the release of their latest blend, the Providencia Trinitas. I had the distinct privilege of sampling the pre-release of this bold cigar and provided a review back in August Read more about The Providencia Trinitas – An All New Blend that Compliments the Providencia Lineup[…]
Not even one day into the new year and things are already moving and shifting in the cigar industry. Stogie Press has learned today that the young and successful company – Jas Sum Kral Cigars is leaving Noel Rojas’ New order of the Ages (NOA) factory in Esteli, Nicaragua. The NOA factory opened two years Read more about Jas Sum Kral Cigars Parts With NOA (New Order of the Ages)[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 1, 2018 What a year 2017 has been. Even with the FDA regulations there was a plethora of new releases and even though we didn’t smoke them all, those we did, showcased the amazing skill and craft of so many cigar makers and factories. This years competition was tight and making Read more about The Stogie Press 2017 Top 25 Boutique Cigars[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 30, 2017 Well, as promised, here are the final candidates for the 2017 Top 25 Boutique Cigars here on Stogie Press. It has been an amazing year in light of the looming FDA regulations but even so there plenty of amazing cigars that hit the market. The fact that the FDA has Read more about 2017 Top 25 Boutique Cigars Final Candidates[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 26, 2017 We hope everyone had a splendid Christmas break and now that Christmas is behind us, it is time to announce the next 5 candidates for the Stogie Press 2017 Top 25 Boutique Cigars. Before we get into it, and you scream back, we have included the Villiger Flor de Read more about 2017 Top 25 Boutique Cigars Candidates 16 – 20[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 22, 2017 We are moving into Christmas weekend and that means it is time for the next 5 candidates for the Stogie Press 2017 Top 25 Boutique Cigars and that also means there are only 10 more candidates to select before the end of the month. So without further fanfare let me Read more about 2017 Top 25 Boutique Cigars Candidates 10 – 15[…]
December 21, 2017 Veritas Cigars announced today they have parted ways with Black Works Studio, the boutique cigar factory owned by James Brown from Black Label Trading Co. Veritas has been using the services of Black Works Studios since early 2017. Veritas Cigars is in the process of opening their own factory – Tabaclera Neuvo Nica Read more about Veritas Cigars to open Tabacalera Neuvo Nica in Esteli Nicaragua[…]
We have just 13 days before the big announcement of the 2017 Top 25 Boutique Cigars here on Stogie Press. Today I would like to present the next 5 candidates for our list. The first 5 candidates were published last week here. The Yayabo Series 04 Admiral The Crowned Heads Four Kicks Maduro The Micallef Cigars Experiencia Read more about 2017 Top 25 Boutique Cigars Candidates 6 – 10[…]
By now, you most probably have experienced the Leaf by Oscar and the Island Jim #2 cigars from Island Jim Robinson. The Island Jim #2 is the second most viewed cigar review on Stogie Press so I know you all either like that cigar or want to know about it. You may have wondered what Read more about Nick & Jim’s P.B.E. Cigar Exclusive Debut Today at Rodrigo Cigars[…]
Villiger Cigars, the company that brought us an amazing release this year – the Flor de Ynclan – has announced today that they will be bringing the Cuellar Connecticut Kreme under the Villiger Brand. It may seem simple but the original branding never mentioned the name Villiger on it. In the official press release Villiger Read more about Villiger Cigars Brands Cuellar Connnecticut Kreme Under Villiger Brand Umbrella[…]
(Miami, Florida) December 7 2017— Burmese Tobacco Trading Company announces collaboration with the world renowned Robaina tobacco family. The Burmese Tobacco Trading Company plans to roll out the Don Alejo Robaina Cigar brand in 2018, with plans to distribute in Europe, North America, and Asian markets. The Don Alejo Robaina brand will be dedicated to Read more about ROBAINA TOBACCO FAMILY PARTNERS WITH THE BURMESE TOBACCO TRADING COMPANY[…]
What follows below is the latest result of an IPCPR survey of cigar retailers in the US with respect to 2017 Cigar Sales in the US December 15, 2017 – Per last week’s IPCPR survey of US Retailer members, holiday sales at the country’s premium tobacco shops got off on the right foot compared to Read more about 2017 Cigar Sales Trending Up[…]