Geez, what can I say. There is only 7 days left to 2020 and we all know what a shit show of a year this has been. That has not stopped me from sampling cigars and talking about them here on Stogie Press. Although, some of you out there are smoking the year of the Read more about Cigar Review: Drew Estate Year of the Rat 2020 – Rated 95[…]
As part of their fall 2020 release, Southern Draw Cigars included a new Presidente vitola of their acclaimed Jacobs Ladder Brimstone blend. The new line extension, Un Presidente, is not a political statement by any means as it is purely a coincidence that it was being released on the eve of major U.S. elections, but rather Read more about Cigar Review: Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Brimstone Un Presidente – Rated 96[…]
According to Steve Saka, owner of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, the Muestra De Saka is ‘one the company’s most popular and yet, of their most misunderstood lines’. Steve likes to say the ‘MDS’ brand is the home for some of his best work. It is his ‘personal playground’ and allows him to experiment and create Read more about Cigar Review: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Muestra De Saka Unstolen Valor – Rated 94[…]
Unless you have been living under a rock or truly locked up in a bubble without chatting or Zooming with fellow cigar enthusiasts, you know the quality of Aladino cigars by JRE Tobacco Co. Just in case, allow me to quickly explain who JRE Tobacco Co. is and how they came into being. The best Read more about Cigar Review: Aladino Vintage Selection Rothschild – Rated 94[…]
Earlier this year, ACE Prime and Crowned Heads announced the release of new Luciano Cigar line called: THE DREAMER. It is the second cigar in the line named after the owner and co-founder of Tabacalera Pichardo and Ace Prime, Luciano Meirelles. The Dreamer was inspired by the book, “The Artisan Soul” by Erwin McManus who describes Read more about Cigar Review: ACE Prime Luciano – The Dreamer – Rated 94[…]
Today we take a look at another offering from boutique cigar company, Tabac Trading Co. Patrick Potter, owner of Tabac Trading Co., under the supervision of Master Cigar Maker Ernesto Perez Carrillo of E.P. Carrillo, created HOY VIVO “Live Today.” Paying homage to Ernesto’s Cuban heritage this cigar is as “Cubanesque” as are his methods Read more about Cigar Review: Tabac Trading Co. Hoy Vivo Toro – Rated 91[…]
Micallef Cigars, barely known just a few short years ago, has been growing box by box since their introduction in 2016. One of the many reasons for the company’s growth has been their Ambassador Program which stated back in 2019 and is designed to “bring together a community of cigar enthusiasts who share an admiration Read more about Cigar Review: Micallef Cigars “A” – Rated 90[…]
Back in October, Foundation Cigar Company announced the release of two new extensions to their famed “The Tabernacle” line of cigars. A big part of the company’s portfolio, “The Tabernacle” blend prominently features Connecticut broadleaf tobacco. Foundation Cigars owner, Nicholas Melillo, has a deep connection, as a native son, to Connecticut soil where this special Read more about Cigar Review: Foundation Cigars The Tabernacle David – Rated 97[…]
Carolina Blue Cigars was founded in 2016, by Christopher Moore in the Dominican Republic when he was given the opportunity by Tabacalera F. De La Cruz to start his own cigar brand. The company is based out of Huntersville, NC. According to the the Carolina Blue Cigars website: “Master Blender Francisco De La Cruz has Read more about Cigar Review: Carolina Blue San Andres Maduro Toro – Rated 88[…]
The name Hamlet conjures up thoughts of William Shakespeare, the grand English poet, playwright, and actor. One of his famous works was the play The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, which we have shortened to just “Hamlet”. The play is the longest written by Shakespeare, coming in with a whopping 30,557 words and is Read more about Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Hamlet 2020 – Rated 87[…]
The year was 1519, when the Spanish established a settlement on the northern coast of the island nation now known as Cuba. The settlement, San Cristóbal de la Habana by Spanish conquistador, Pánfilo de Narváez. San Cristóbal de la Habana was the original name of Havana, Cuba’s capital city. The name is derived from San Cristóbal Read more about Cigar Review: HVC 500th Anniversary Selectos (Corona Extra) – Rated 96[…]
This is the second review of the Stallone Nicaraguan Cigars Cowboy Series. If you recall from our review of the 96 rated Alazán Habano Robusto, company owner Tony Barrios is a cigar and horse lover not to mention, a real life cowboy. Todays review is focused on the Castaño San Andres. This is one of Read more about Cigar Review: Stallone Nicaraguan Cigars Castaño San Andres Toro – Rated 91[…]
I recently ordered a collection of cigars from one of my favorite Long Island cigar shops – Maxis Cigar Lounge in Franklin Square, NY as part of the Stogie Press 2020 mission to KEEP THE LIGHTS ON. My friend, brother of the leaf and shop owner, Jack Joshi hoked me up well. As part of Read more about Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Winter Collection 2020 Toro – Rated 89[…]
Originally introduced in 2014, the Southern Draw Firethorn has been a core line for the company and also has evolved in different formats and tweaks since its debut. The latest extension to the Firethorn line is the “Augusta“, a nod to the Georgia city just outside of Ft. Gordon – the home to the U.S. Read more about Cigar Review: Southern Draw Firethorn Augusta – Rated 91[…]