Here is a brand a good many of you may not have heard of – Black Chazaro. This is a truly artisanal company that prides itself on quality and lot of patience, care and passion. Based out Queretaro, Mexico the brand goes back about 18 years ago when the family had a tobacco shop and the Chazaro brand of Read more about Black Chazaro Habana Cigar Review – A Dream Kept Alive[…]
The phrase Hit and Run can refer to a number of things. If you are a baseball fan like me, it refers to a high risk and high reward strategy where the defending infielders are placed out of position to make a play. The term also refers to a car accident where the “at fault” Read more about Caldwell Booth Hit and Run Cigar Review – A Fine Collaboration[…]
I remember meeting Chris Weber, founder of Veritas Cigars, at the 2014 IPCPR and we have been friends ever since. The first Veritas cigar I reviewed on Stogie Press was the company’s 412 blend and it was quite the enjoyable cigar. Chris was quite proud of this blend and it was aptly named the “412” Read more about Veritas 412 Cigar Review – Take Two[…]
By Zach Riley I was doing some googling the other day, and I came across this article on a piece that was uncovered earlier this year by Michelangelo. It was a Charcoal piece that eventually sold for around $300 million, but don’t quote me there, and then I remembered resting in my humidor, I had Read more about Alec Bradley Prensado Lost Art Cigar Review[…]
For those that have met Yadi Gonzalez, you know what a hard-working cigar woman she is. You see her posts on social media constantly and follow her through her travels as she introduces the Flor de Gonzalez brand to consumers. That is what it takes if you are going to be successful in this business Read more about Flor de Gonzalez 90 Millas Unidos – A Worthy Journey[…]
Here is another review by Stogie Press’ newest associate; Zach Riley. We hope to have more reviews from this young but experienced palate in the months to come. Today’s review is on the new Gispert Intenso a cigar you may not heard much about. The Gispert Intenso is a collaboration between Altadis U.S.A. and A.J. Fernandez. The Read more about Gispert Intenso Cigar Review – Another Fine AJ Fernandez Collaboration[…]
The VegaFina Pigtail Anejado 7 Anos By Zach Riley So I just got off the phone with the famous man who runs this wonderful site we call Stogie Press, and he wants me to continue to write for him, so here I am writing a review for a brand new cigar that came out this year Read more about VegaFina Pigtail Anejado 7 Anos Cigar Review[…]
Holy Crap this is a fine cigar! Wait, can I say “holy crap” on here? Damn straight I can, its my website! I can say whatever I want and when I smoke a cigar that hits on all cylinders like the Isabela StarDust, you are going to hear from me at the speed of light. Read more about Isabela StarDust Cigar Review – A fun journey![…]
Back in June of 2016, I did a rough cut review of the Hiram Solomon Entered Apprentice cigar. i enjoyed that cigar and it delivered some interesting flavor notes. Back then, Fouad Kashouty and his business partner, Nasir George Dakrat were doing well and with their line and were making them in the Dominican Republic. Well Read more about Hiram Solomon Entered Apprentice Cigar Review – The Plasencia Take[…]
Today I have the pleasure of introducing Zachary Riley, who has been a fervent reader of Stogie Press and recently contacted me to see if he could pen a review for publication. I have to say, he is a well informed cigar smoker. We chatted for a bit this past weekend, and decided he would write his inaugural Read more about Foundation Wise Man Maduro Guest Cigar Review[…]
When you think of the name Wayfarer it conjures up visions of traveling the world. I know what that is like, having been around the earth a few times in my life. Everywhere I travel though, I make it a point to find the local cigar shop and position myself nearby so that after a Read more about Serino Cigars Wayfarer Cigar Review – The Journey Begins[…]
Cornelius and Anthony, a brand, that in a short few years, has become synonymous with fine quality cigars. Officially launched back in 2015 the brand is the premium cigar side of S&M Brands, a 150+ year old tobacco company headed by the Bailey family based out of Virginia. Cornelius and Anthony hit the ground running Read more about Cornelius and Anthony Señor Esugars Cigar Review – Two Paws Up[…]
You have heard of smooth operators, sharp dressed men, and smooth jazz. Today I am going to talk to you about Smooth Strength. That is how we at Stogie Press ultimately describe the new Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder, a cigar as unique as the man who created it. As you read the reason will become clear. The Jacobs Read more about Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Cigar Review – Smooth Strength[…]
The other week I was lounging around my local cigar shop , Paradise Cigarz, in Rockledge, FL enjoying the afternoon and talking up the world series that was yet to be finished. While there, one of my “Cartel” friends, Mr. Mike Holmes walked into the shop and sat next me and struck up a decent Read more about Valacari Invictus Cigar Review – Unconquered[…]