Today we offer the Stogie Press Rough Cut cigar review notes on the A.J. Fernandez Enclave. The company announced the release of the Enclave at the 2015 IPCPR. I purchased this cigar at Don Yeyo Cigars in Dearborn, MI. The A.J. Fernandez website states this about the Enclave. “The spirit of the Enclave cigar lays within the Read more about A.J. Fernandez Enclave Figuardo – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
Today we offer the Stogie Press Rough Cut cigar review notes on the Alec Bradley Sanctum. I received samples of the Sanctum from Alec Bradley at the 2015 IPCPR The Alec Bradley Sanctum blend is described as follows: Wrapper: Honduran corojo Binder: Costa Rica Filler: Colombia, Honduras, Nicaragua According to the Alec Bradley Website: “The Costa Rican binder has great Read more about Alec Bradley Sanctum – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
Today we offer the Stogie Press Rough Cut cigar review notes on the Southern Draw Cigars – QuickDraw Connecticut. This cigar, announced back in April of this year, is the new, bitter-sweet sister of the QuickDraw Habano and Pennsylvania Broadleaf blends. Robert Holt, founder of Southern Draw Cigars sent me samples of his latest creation last month Read more about Southern Draw Cigars QuickDraw Connecticut – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
Today we offer the Stogie Press Rough Cut cigar review notes on the El Artista 60th Anniversary pre-release cigar. El Artista is a family-owned company based in the Dominican Republic that specializes in the manufacture of premium cigars and sale of raw materials. I received samples of the new El Artista 60th Anniversary cigar when I visited Read more about El Artista 60th Anniversary Pre-Release – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
Today we offer the Stogie Press Rough Cut cigar review notes on the PDR Cigars Small Batch Reserve Robusto. I received the sample from PDR Cigars at the 2015 IPCPR. According to the PDR Cigars website:: “The Small Batch Habano shows a beautiful oily reddish Brazilian Habano wrapper leaf. This blend holds a special place in our Read more about PDR Cigars Small Batch Reserve Habano – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
Today we offer the Stogie Press Rough Cut cigar review notes on the MBombay Gaaja. I received samples of the Gaaja from Mel Shah, owner of Bombay Tobak/MBombay a little over a week ago so this review is based on fresh samples. In Sanskrit language “Gaja” (Pronounced: guj ), means elephant. According to the Mbombay Press Release: “We Read more about MBombay Gaaja – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
Today we offer the Stogie Press Rough Cut cigar review notes on the Jenneff Cigars Sungrown Torpedo. I have had this cigar resting in my humidor now for almost a year. The Jenneff Cigars Sungrown is currently available in 2 vitolas: Torpedo Churchill Wrapper – Ecuadorian Sungrown Binder – Dominican Filler – Dominican and Nicaraguan Here is Jeff Read more about Jenneff Sungrown Torpedo – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
Today we offer the Stogie Press Rough Cut cigar review notes on the Oliva Cigars Co. Cain ‘F’ Habano. I have to say the Oliva Cain ‘F’ is one of my go to cigars when I see it on a shelf. The Oliva Cain ‘F’ Habano is currently available in 4 vitolas: Double Toro (Gordo) (6.0″x60) Read more about Oliva Cain ‘F’ Habano Torpedo – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
Today we offer the Stogie Press Rough Cut cigar review notes on the Miami Cigar Co. 25th Anniversary Toro – San Andres cigar. Introduced in 2014 to celebrate Nestor Miranda’s 25 years in the business the Miami Cigar Co 25th Anniversary came in 2 different blends. Nicaraguan – Mexican San Andrés wrapper with Nicaraguan fillers. Dominican – Connecticut Read more about Miami Cigar Co. 25th Anniversary Dominican Toro – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
Here are the rough cut cigar review notes on the E.P. Carrillo Oscuro. This cigar is available in 6 vitolas, each in 24 count boxes. Dinamicos (Churchill) (6.8″x 49) Especial No.6 (Toro) (6.0″x 52) Nacionales (Corona) (5.5″x 44) Piramides Royal (Torpedo) (6.0″x 52) Robusto Gordo (5.0″x 54) Small Churchill (Robusto) (5.5″x 50) For this review Read more about E.P. Carrillo Oscuro Especial – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
It was back in early June when I was sitting in the Stogie Press lounge watching my beloved Red Sox when I decided to enjoy one of many samples I recently received from George Rico and Gran Habano Cigars. Back in March of 2015 I had the pleasure of meeting with George at his Read more about Gran Habano Corojo No. 5 Maduro Limitada 2011 Cigar Review[…]
It wasn’t that long ago when Larry Jit, the founder and owner of the Hamptons Cigar Manufactory and Museum, contacted me to talk about his latest project, a cigar museum on the east end of Long Island, N.Y.. I was intrigued enough to write an article on it and after publishing it, Larry contacted me Read more about Sag Harbor Enigma Segar Double Robusto Cigar Review[…]
Born from a bicycle company, the Indian Motorcycle factory opened in 1901 and featured a gasoline powered bike. According to the Indian Motorcycle website: “Bicycle racing promoter and former bicycle racing champion George Hendee hired Oscar Hedstrom to build gasoline engine-powered bicycles to pace bicycle races. In February, Hedstrom began work on the motorized pacing bicycle Read more about Indian Motorcycle Cigars Maduro Churchill Cigar Review[…]
Back in 1994 Carlos Florez introduced a terrific cigar to the market known as the Miami Blend that was met with rave reviews and launched Carlos Florez into the premium cigar business. Now 22 years later Carlos has reintroduced the Original Miami Blend to the market and I have to say it is just as awesome. Read more about Flor de Florez Original Miami Blend Robusto Cigar Review[…]