There has been a lot of buzz these past couple of months about the return of the Espinosa Wasabi cigar. Originally debuting in 2016 as part of the Espinosa Back Room series, the Wasabi was a very limited production cigar. Now once again, Erik must have been out for sushi again and decided it was Read more about Espinosa Wasabi Cigar Review by Boston Jimmie and Zac Riley[…]
Last month I received some samples of the Gran Habano Persian King for review. I recall speaking to George Rico, owner of Gran Habano, at last years IPCPR about this unique cigar. He explained there were two blends of this cigar; the original, which was released over 8 years ago and a maduro which was Read more about Gran Habano Persian King Cigar Review[…]
LAst year at the IPCPR in Las Vegas, I picked up a Dos Hombres Cabinet Dominican cigar from the United Cigar booth. In case you may not have heard of the United Cigar Group they are the company that brought us the highly acclaimed, actually 100-rated , cigar the Atabey cigar. The Dos Hombres brand is Read more about Dos Hombres Cabinet Dominican Cigar Review – Just when you thought good cigars are too expensive[…]
Ah yes; the storied Aganorsa Leaf, highlighted by Casa Fernandez. For those that are not familiar with this leaf, let me take you on a short journey back to 1997. It was then that a young and successful New York financier and entrepreneur, Eduardo Fernandez, decided to take a chance and purchase land in Condega and Jalapa, Nicaragua to Read more about Casa Fernandez Miami Aganorsa Corojo Cigar Review[…]
Wow. it’s hard to believe it has been over two years since I reviewed the first Southern Draw Cigars – QuickDraw. I think Robert Holt’s hair was darker back then but then again, this amazing cigar man has been pushing hard, criss-crossing the country, preaching the word of Southern Draw. During one of those trips, Robert Read more about Southern Draw QuickDraw Habano Cigar Review[…]
Here at Stogie Press, we believe in being fair and with that fairness in mind, we removed the previous opening statement that basically warned followers of Cigar Obsession & Bryan Glynn that I didn’t enjoy this cigar. Some of the feedback I am receiving asks why I feel this cigar is overpriced. Here’s my reasoning: Read more about Cigar Obsession Final Third Cigar Review[…]
Our man Zac Riley, out in Muscle Shoals, Alabama is falling in love with Flatbed Cigars. Here’s his latest review of the Pennsyltucky blend from the company. This is another Rainey Day special today. We’ve got the Flatbed cigars Pennsyltucky. I thought this was going to be a really interesting concept, so I thought why not Read more about Flatbed Cigars Pennsyltucky Cigar Review – By Zac Riley[…]
Last week I had the pleasure of meeting CAO Master Blender, Ricky Rodriguez at an event at my local shop – Executive Cigar Shop and Lounge. By now you should have read the short article on Ricky and as promised, I will now review the new and limited CAO Zócalo . Before we get into Read more about CAO Zócalo Cigar Review – Viva la Mexico[…]
My friend and colleague Jon Rainey is the Southeastern Rep for Flatbed Cigars, and he is the one that turned me onto this cigar, and the Flatbed cigar brand all together. I really looked forward to reviewing it, so when Cigar Room Shoals got them in I picked up several from the lineup. Being a Read more about Flatbed Cigars Panacea Green Cigar Review – By Zach Riley[…]
If you thought Zach Riley was taking a break from cigars you would be seriously wrong. He has been working hard doing his best to find time to enjoy some fine cigars when he can. Of course smoking and enjoying vs. smoking and reviewing are two different things and Zach has been doing his best Read more about Flatbed Cigars Panacea Blue (Azul) Cigar Review – By Zach Riley[…]
The infamous Rainey strikes again in this review of the Track 7 2:46, and HOLY COW. I won’t even say anymore. Hold on to your butts and enjoy this. I sure as heck did. Today we take a look at the Flatbed Cigars Track 7 2:46 cigar. Who is the Flatbed Cigar Company you ask? Their website Read more about Flatbed Cigars Track 7 2:46 Cigar Review – By Zach Riley[…]
Just before the 2017 IPCPR, Drew Estate and Debonaire House announced the release of a new Connecticut shade cigar named the Daybreak. This introduction would be the third addition to the now familiar Debonaire Ultra Premium Cigars lineup. As part of the press release, Phillip S. Zanghi III, owner of Debonaire House, stated: “I have always wanted Read more about Debonaire Daybreak Cigar Review[…]
Late last year, Bill Paley and his La Palina team got together with Rocky Patel and released another TAA only blend to the market. TAA stands for Tobacconists’ Association of America, which is a group of large and influential retail cigar shop and lounge owners along with a select group of brand owners. Together, the Read more about La Palina Bronze Label Cigar Review – A Unique Flavor Journey[…]
This past February, I took a trip over to Cigarz on the Avenue in Winter Park, FL do meet up with Mel Shah from MBombay Cigars. During that visit I took the opportunity to do a review of the this fine lounge which you may have already read. As I was getting to leave, I Read more about Tabacú Maduro Robusto Cigar Review[…]