Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán For those that don’t know the story of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, he was one of the most notorious drug lords in the world. Hailing from Mexico, El Chapo (Shorty), was considered by the U.S. as “the most ruthless, dangerous, and feared man on the planet”. Ruthless indeed, he was also ranked Read more about Jeremy Jack El Chapo Cigar Review – A Powerful One[…]
As we dig deeper into the new releases for this year I would like to introduce you to the latest in the Crowned Heads Four Kicks line. Introduced at this years IPCPR the latest addition to the line is known as the Four Kicks Maduro. The original Four Kicks was released in late 2011 and Read more about Crowned Heads Four Kicks Maduro Cigar Review[…]
Introduced or should I say re-introduced at the 2015 IPCPR, the Espinosa Habano blend got a new look and a tweak in the blend. The original Espinosa Habano was released in 2012 when Erik Espinosa opened his new boutique cigar line and his La Zona cigar factory in Esteli, Nicaragua. So here we are in Read more about Espinosa Habano 2015 Cigar Review[…]
We have been talking about it, other cigar bloggers have been talking about it, but now it is time to review it. The Moya Ruiz IL Ridotto which was announced at last years IPCPR and is now ready for review.It has been sitting in my humidor now for 3 months and has been calling out to Read more about Moya Ruiz IL Ridotto Cigar Review – Enjoy Some Privacy![…]
By now you probably have read my review of the Patina Connecticut blend that spoke about one of the latest collaborations in the cigar industry between Mo Maali and Mombacho Cigars SA. I noted that there were two blends in the new Patina brand – Connecticut and Habano. Today I have the pleasure of talking about Read more about Patina Habano Cigar Review – Worth the Journey[…]
Well folks. here we are at the end of October, and it is that time of the year to enjoy the Quesada Oktoberfest annual cigar release. I know, some will say that Oktoberfest starts in September Boston Jimmie, and it has been long over by now, but I roll my way. It still October and Read more about Quesada Oktoberfest 2017 Cigar Review – Prost![…]
One of the many fine Cigar Men i met at this years IPCPR was Dave Cribbin the owner of a small boutique cigar company known as Rolling Thunder Cigars. If you talk to Dave he is passionate about cigars and is quick to note: “Before founding Rolling Thunder Cigars I literally smoked my way through Read more about Rolling Thunder 50 Cal Cigar Review – Locked and Loaded[…]
Wow how time flies. To think it was over 3 years ago when I sat down on my rocker and wrote about getting some satisfaction with the New World by AJ Fernandez. That was a fine cigar and made it into the Stogie Press Top 25 at number 10 in 2014. Now here we are Read more about AJ Fernandez New World Puro Especial Cigar Review[…]
Bill Paley and La Palina Cigars was not letting the new FDA cigar regulations stop him from pleasing his fans and lovers of La Palina cigars. At this years IPCPR the company announced a new line of cigars with fresh packaging from the boxes to the bands. Known as the Number Series, there is currently Read more about La Palina LP01 Cigar Review – It’s a Numbers Game[…]
In case you haven’t noticed the cigar industry has gone through a growth spurt again and that brings along with it merges, acquisitions, and collaborations. To understand the size one has to look no further than the General Cigar Company that has operations in the Dominican Republic, Honduras, and Nicaragua. They also have a joint Read more about Macanudo Inspirado White Cigar Review – Not Your Pappy’s Cigar[…]
I have been talking a lot about Jeremy Jack cigars lately and why not, they have some terrific offerings and they all have to be reviewed before the end of the year so we can make our top 25. The company introduced a bunch of new product to the market this year at the IPCPR. Read more about Jeremy Jack Libelula Cigar Review – No Bite On This![…]
You know, sometimes when I fire up a cigar I think about or talk about my grandfather who enjoyed his cigars and chewing tobacco. Sometimes I think of my ex-father-law-law (God rest his soul) and the many nights we sat on the back porch enjoying a stogie. But it is something truly special when two Read more about Licencia Particular by New Era Cigars – Cigar Review[…]
Back in the summer I received a message from a cigar shop in Naples, Florida asking if they could get some of their cigars reviewed on Stogie Press. That shop was Marcus Daniel. I will be honest, I heard of the man but I have never been to the shop or tried his cigars. Personally, Read more about Marcus Daniel Bartolomé Masó Maduro Cigar Review – A Hidden Gem[…]
Wow, it’s been 150 years since our northern neighbors gave birth to the Dominion of Canada. Officially, on July 1st 1867 the British Parliament passed the British North America Act in 1867 that gave them self-rule, though they are still part of the British Commonwealth. Canada has been preparing for this year since 2010 and has created Read more about Dominion Confederation Cigar Review – Oh Canada!![…]