I recently took a business trip to Madrid, Spain and like always, I like to venture out and find a local cigar shop to see what I can find. This particular time it was a Cava de Magallanes that I discovered. As you can read in my review of it, I was blown away by the Read more about Cigar Review: El Viejo Continente Maduro Lancero – Rated 95[…]
Do you know what the number one cigar review viewed on Stogie Press is? It is the original Island Jim No. 2, a review I penned way way back in March of 2015. It just seems people keep searching for this cigar. Now, 8 years later I have the pleasure of penning a review of Read more about Cigar Review – Island Jim Connecticut No. 2 – Rated 93[…]
El Gato Negro is a new, limited special edition cigar that was created by a great Brother of the Leaf – Drew Nicastro. He was kind enough to send me some samples of his new creation a few months back and today I offer my take on the El Gato Negro (The Black Cat). Keep Read more about Cigar Review: El Gato Negro Primera Edicion Toro – Rated 89[…]
The other week I took a look at one of two new cigars by Amendola Family Cigars that were showcased at this years Total Product Expo in Las Vegas. The two cigars are part of the NYC Series and named the West Side Story. The one I reviewed previously was the “Baseball Bats” and today Read more about Cigar Review: Amendola Family Cigar Co. NYC Series – West Side Story Switch Blades – Rated 93[…]
Conceived and formed in 2020 by seasoned retail tobacconists, in a state in which indulgence is considered a sin, Apostate cigars proudly stands as Utah’s only premium cigar producer. Bucking tradition in both branding and blending, it is our mission to honor the historical use of tobacco as a communion with one’s self and the Read more about Cigar Review: Apostate Cigars The Initiatory – Rated 95[…]
Following up on the successful Knuckle Sandwich Habano and Maduro blends, Espinosa Premium Cigars created an Ecuadorian Connecticut version of the blend. The new variant was showcased at this years Total Product Expo (TPE) in Las Vegas. The company did a soft launch of Knuckle Sandwich Connecticut in January at Espinosa lounges nationwide. In a press Read more about Cigar Review: Espinosa Premium Cigars Knuckle Sandwich Connecticut Short Churchill G – Rated 97[…]
Announced in January and officially launched at this years Total Product Expo (TPE) in February, the Tres Delincuentes is the newest line to come out of Cavalier Genève Cigars and Sébastien Decoppet. The concept is that the company will release three blends, each in the same three sizes for a total of 9 cigars They Read more about Cigar Review: Cavalier Genève Tre Delincuentes Connecticut Toro – Rated 91[…]
Amendola Family Cigar Co. recently released their latest line of cigars – “The West Side Story” – at TPE 2023 in Las Vegas. The West Side Story is the first in a series of brands which will pay homage to their New York roots. The West Side Story is a true New Yorker as it was blended and Read more about Cigar Review: Amendola Family Cigar Co. NYC Series – West Side Story Baseball Bats – Rated 91[…]
Every now and then I come across a new cigar brand that peaks my interest. Today I would like to talk about a new brand that was debuted at the 2022 PCA trade show and also at this years TPE in Las Vegas, NV. The company is known as Don Doroteo Cigars founded by Juan Read more about Cigar Review: Don Doroteo El Legado Robusto – Rated 92[…]
Black Label Trading Co. introduced their latest extension to the Killer Bee series at the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. It was named the Killer Bee Shaolin and like others before it, continues to showcase the Artesian craft of Black Works Studio and Fabrica Oveja Negra. Originally introduced in 2015, the Killer Bee Read more about Cigar Review: Black Works Studio – Killer Bee Shaolin – Rated 93[…]
Serafin de Cuba Cigars Inc, recently announced the release of their newest offering- the Don Ramon 1917 series cigar, in honor of brand owner Arnold Serafin’s grandfather Don Ramon Serafin Sr. This release follows the first release of the Don Ramon 1942 series which Serafin made in honor of his father back in 2020 who Read more about Cigar Review: Serafin de Cuba – Serie Don Ramon 1917 – Rated 91[…]
You may have heard about the recent ribbon cutting of the new Villiger Cigar factory in Esteli, Nicaragaua that happened during this years Puro Sabor cigar festival. It was a big thing, it is the latest premium ciagr factory for the 135 year old cigar company. What you may not have known is that the Read more about Cigar Review: Villiger de Nicaragua Edición Limitada 2022 – Rated 95[…]
Back in October of 2022, Diesel cigars announced their latest Tobacconists Association of America (TAA) exclusive – the Diesel Atonement. The company describes the cigar as unapologetically-bold. In the press release, Justin Andrews noted: “The Diesel story continues to be written, not by AJ and me, but by the Diesel retailers and the fans of Read more about Cigar Review: Diesel Atonement TAA Exclusive Box Pressed Toro – Rated 92[…]
Introduced at the 2016 IPCPR, the Cavalier Genève White Series Elegante was one of two inaugural blends to hit the US market by the now familiar Switzerland-based Cavalier Genève. Company owner, Sebastien Decoppet has been producing quality and flavor filled premium cigars long before entering the US market and has been tantalizing the American palate Read more about Cigar Review: Cavalier Genève White Series Elegante – Rated 95[…]