I was thinking the other day, that over the past six years, I have sampled and reviewed a boat load of cigars on Stogie Press. So I decided to start a small series of the “must try” cigars in different categories. Today I will focus on Nicaragua, the largest exporter of cigars to the United Read more about Stogie Press “Must Try” Series – Nicaraguan Cigars[…]
What do you do in the cigar industry when you have an amazing cigar that helped to launch your company? Well, If it ain’t broke don’t fix it! Of course, in the case of Robert Caldwell and A.J. Fernandez, you take what worked and make it new and even better, which is exactly what the Read more about Cigar Review: The King Is Dead Nicaragua Super Toro – Rated 95[…]
Over the past few months I have reviewed two Dapper cigar products to date and as noted in the the review of the review of the company’s El Borracho, Dapper Cigars founder Ian Reith had one goal, “Make just one Great Cigar“. Well that cigar was the second fine cigar I reviewed from the young Read more about Cigar Review: Dapper Cigars Siempre Sun Grown Gordo – Rated 88[…]
Earlier this year, Altidas introduced a new Nicaraguan puro known as the Romeo y Julieta Real Nicaragua. It was officially showcased at TPE 2020 in January and started shipping in March. This is the third time Altidas has created a Nicaraguan puro for Romeo y Julieta. The other two were Romeo y Julieta 1875 Nicaragua Read more about Cigar Review: Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Nicaragua Toro – Rated 93[…]
During the 2020 Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) Trade Show, I met up with Tre-J Cigars CEO Jay Clark. We had a fun and engaging conversation that started with him handing me a sample of his company’s newest blend, The Negotiator, which was also shown at the 2019 PCA trade show. Our conversation got into depths Read more about Cigar Review: Tre-J Cigars Vicarias The Negotiator – Rated 91[…]
Building on the success of the Villa Zamorano Reserva line, Maya Selva Cigars introduced a new 6 x 60 vitola in that line at last years InterTabac trade show in Dortmund, Germany. The new vitola, named “Soberano“, which means “Sovereign”, was also showcased at the 2020 Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) trade show in January of this Read more about Cigar Review: Maya Selva Villa Zamorano Reserva Soberano – Rated 92[…]
The Cavalier Genève brand is the work of Swiss entrepreneur, Sebastien Decoppet. Like some other boutique cigar brand owners, Sebastien left the corporate world to pursue his dream of getting into the cigar industry. He sold his possessions, flew to Honduras, and connected with the Plasencia family during his travels. Cavalier Genève Cigars introduced their Read more about Cigar Review: Cavalier Genève Black Series II Toro Gordo – Rated 90[…]
This is our 4th cigar review of a Tabac Trading Co. product. Today we feature the company’s Saciar cigar. Patrick Potter of Tabac Trading Co. describes the Saciar offering as: “Saciar: (English: To Saciate) Is one of the more unique blends offered by Tabac Trading Company. Blended by Patrick Potter under the supervision of Guillermo Read more about Cigar Review: Tabac Trading Co. Saciar – Rated 90[…]
Noel Rojas, owner of Rojas Cigars in Richardson, TX may or may not be a name you are familiar with. If you know Noel, you know he has been in the ciagr industry for a quite a number of years. Maybe you have enjoyed a Guayacan cigar or perhaps an Ezra Zion, Stolen Throne, Nomad, Read more about Cigar Review: Rojas Cigars Bluebonnets Toro – Rated 92[…]
Every year since 2016, Black Label Trading Compnay (BLTC) has released a limited edition of their Santa Muerte. The name Santa Muerte is short for Nuestra Señora de la Santa Muerte, which is an idol, female deity or folk saint in Mexican and Mexican-American folk Catholicism. A personification of death, she is associated with healing, Read more about Cigar Review: Black Label Trading Co. Santa Muerte 2019 Short Robusto – Rated 95[…]
Back in April, Billy and Gus Fakih from Artesano Del Tobacco and A.J. Fernandez announced they will be introducing a Viva La Vida box pressed vitola. Building on the Viva La Vida brand success, the “VIVA LA VIDA/CLUB 500.” is described as an exquisite Nicaraguan puro that measures 6 x 60 and is box pressed Read more about Cigar Review: Artesano Del Tobacco Viva La Vida Club 500 – Rated 96[…]
The original Sobremesa cigar was the introductory blend from Steve Saka under his new cigar company, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, after leaving Drew Estate. Though conceived in 2015, the second blend, Sobremesa Brûlée, finally made it to market in 2019. When asked about this special liga, Steve Saka noted that the Sobremesa Brûlée is: “…recreation Read more about Cigar Review: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa Brûlée Toro – Rated 93[…]
This is my second review of a La Familia Robaina Ilegal blend. The first was back in February where I reviewed the Ilegal Habano Toro. Today I break down the La Familia Robaina Ilegal Connecticut Robusto which was also introduced at the 2019 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show. One of three blends in the Read more about Cigar Review: La Familia Robaina Ilegal Connecticut Robusto – Rated 93[…]
Back in 2016, I reviewed a most tasty cigar from a young boutique cigar company known as Jas Sum Kral. That review, was on the company’s inaugural blend, the Red Knight. In talking about his craft and mission, Riste Risteski, owner of Jas Sum Kral cigars noted: “Smoking mainly Cuban cigars, I wanted to create a profile Read more about Cigar Review: Jas Sum Kral Red Knight Lancero – Rated 92[…]