Cigar Review: Davidoff Art Edition 2017 – Rated 91

The Davidoff Art Edition cigars have been marketed since 2014 when the first of the line debuted. The concept behind this premium line from Davidoff is to highlight an artist that the company commissions to contribute to the packaging and branding. This is the third installment of the Davidoff Art Edition since 2014 and is Read more about Cigar Review: Davidoff Art Edition 2017 – Rated 91[…]

Cigar Review: Line of Duty 470 – Rated 90

September 11, 2001 is a day that changed the world as we know it, especially here in the USA. On that bright cloudless Tuesday morning, countless American lives were lost for doing nothing but going to work. Yes, mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles, going to work like they did the days, Read more about Cigar Review: Line of Duty 470 – Rated 90[…]

Cigar Review: The Hand Gripper by Moya Ruiz Cigars – Rated 92

Earlier this year I had the opportunity to attend the Smoke Inn Great Smoke in West Palm Beach, FL and by now you have read my recap on this outstanding event. The package of goodies was awesome, but while I was there I secured myself a box of the new Hand Gripper cigars from Moya Read more about Cigar Review: The Hand Gripper by Moya Ruiz Cigars – Rated 92[…]

Cigar Review: Hubbard Cigar Connecticut Toro – Rated 95

I am not sure how many of you have heard of Rodney and Tamika Hubbard, owners of RS Hubbard Tobacco, based out of St. Louis, MO. The brother-sister team has been producing cigars, under their brand name, for just over 3 years now. They are not new to the cigar culture, having smoked cigars for Read more about Cigar Review: Hubbard Cigar Connecticut Toro – Rated 95[…]

Cigar Review: Fuente Gran Reserva Hemingway Signature – Rated 87

I recently received a gift card from Holt’s Cigars last month to use to purchase some Fuente Gran Reserva Hemingway Signature cigars to review on Stogie Press. The package arrived in pristine form and I promptly stored them in my controlled humidor to add to the review rotation. Today I offer my review of this Read more about Cigar Review: Fuente Gran Reserva Hemingway Signature – Rated 87[…]

Cigar Review: Crux Epicure Short Salomone – Rated 97

When I published the news that Crux Cigars will be introducing a Limited Edition Short Salomone vitola of their acclaimed Epicure cigar, I said to myself, can the Crux crew top the original Epicure? I mean it was the #5 cigar of the year in a year with plenty of fine competition. I certainly wanted Read more about Cigar Review: Crux Epicure Short Salomone – Rated 97[…]

Warfighter Tobacco .50 Cal Field Maduro Double Corona

Cigar Review: Warfighter Cigars .50 Cal Field Maduro Double Corona – Rated 89

Last month we reviewed the Warfighter Cigars Cigars Garrison 7.62 MM Double Corona. Today I would like to offer a review of the Warfighter Cigars .50 Cal Field Maduro. The Warfighter Cigars .50 Cal Field Maduro is a bold and inviting blend that is a just a smidgen away from a Nicaraguan puro: Wrapper – Read more about Cigar Review: Warfighter Cigars .50 Cal Field Maduro Double Corona – Rated 89[…]

Cigar Review: El Viajante Edicion XXXV -Rated 89

Back in February, Viajante’s Stogie Road owner Kerr Viajante and Tabacalera G. Kafie y Cia. owner Dr. Gaby Kafie announced their collaboration on a new premium cigar line; El Viajante Edicion XXXV.  The limited release cigar is the first in a series of The Viajante’s Stogie Road Diaries and is available exclusively to brick and Read more about Cigar Review: El Viajante Edicion XXXV -Rated 89[…]

Cigar Review: Alec Bradley Magic Toast – Rated 93

If you visit the Alec Bradley website, you will see the following quote from Alan Rubin, owner of Alec Bradley Cigars: “A star in born. Alec Bradley Magic Toast got its name on a night forever etched in my memory. That’s the night, I saw for myself, by flashlight, a crop that was beyond belief. Read more about Cigar Review: Alec Bradley Magic Toast – Rated 93[…]

Hiram and Solomon Veiled Prophet Monarch

Cigar Review: Hiram and Solomon Veiled Prophet Monarch – Rated 94

As I was enjoying the Easter and Passover weekend with my family, I looking for some cigars I have not smoked lately and decided to pick out a Hiram & Solomon Veiled Prophet Monarch. As I was smoking this I realized this is a cigar I have not reviewed yet on Stogie Press and decided Read more about Cigar Review: Hiram and Solomon Veiled Prophet Monarch – Rated 94[…]

Cigar Review: Leaf by Esteban – Rated 92

Late in 2018, I was up north for some family events and visits, one of which landed me Pittsburgh, PA. I took the opportunity while there to connect with my Stogie Press contributor, health coach and all around food nerd, Mike Bruce. Besides his love for cigars, Mike runs a website LifeStartsWithFood.com which you may Read more about Cigar Review: Leaf by Esteban – Rated 92[…]

FQ Cigars Proper Robusto

Cigar Review: FQ Cigars Proper Robusto – Rated 92

You may not know Matt Hunt and His brand FQ Cigars but this is a brand that has been growing since 2013. Since Matt lives in Central Florida, I have had the opportunity to meet him from the beginning of his journey. The name FQ stands for Fernandez y Quiroga. I first reviewed the company’s Read more about Cigar Review: FQ Cigars Proper Robusto – Rated 92[…]

Cigar Review: DAV Cigars Mestizo Robusto – Rated 93

It has been a while since I talked about DAV Cigars. They are a loyal sponsor of Stogie Press and I truly enjoy their craft. You may have read my past reviews of their line and today I offer the 4th review, this time on their Mestizo line. The DAV Cigars Mestizo is described by Read more about Cigar Review: DAV Cigars Mestizo Robusto – Rated 93[…]

Cigar Review: Sticks Cigars El Primero Robusto – Rated 93

Today I would like to introduce you to a cigar many of you may never heard of. I personally would never have heard of it if I didn’t have the opportunity to meet Daniel Nina, owner of Sticks Cigar Lounge in Rahway, NJ. We met earlier this year on the DBL Cigars Factory and Field Read more about Cigar Review: Sticks Cigars El Primero Robusto – Rated 93[…]