We have just a day and and a half before the stroke of midnight to ring in the new year. As part of the bell tolling, comes the announcement of the annual Stogie Press Top 25 Boutique Cigars of the year. Today we offer the final list of candidates that have made the cut for Read more about 2018 Boutique Cigar of the Year Final Candidates[…]
We are getting close to the end of the year and that means it’s time for the Stogie Press Top 25 Boutique Cigars of the year. Today I present the first 5 candidates for the list. As always we will announce the candidates in groups of 5 over the next two weeks and the final Read more about 2018 Boutique Cigar of the Year Candidates 1-5[…]
We introduced you to the Mistress from Cornelius & Anthony Cigars last month and she was a power house. Now it’s time to meet her friend, The Gent. Both cigars were introduced at this years IPCPR to great fanfare and have been spotted on social media channels quite a bit. The Gent from Cornelius & Read more about Cigar Review: Cornelius and Anthony The Gent Robusto – Rated 92[…]
The team at Cornelius & Anthony expanded their famed Cornelius line of cigars in 2017 with the introduction of a new londsdale vitola. I recently got my paws on this cigar and I have to say, this tall beauty is crafted as well as its other siblings in the lineup. I don’t always review multiple Read more about The Cornelius Londsdale Cigar Review[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MELBOURNE, FL – I know the lists just seem to keep flowing out the media. But as you know, and as I promise, every year we like to offer our list of the top Connecticut wrapped cigars for that year. The list always comes out in mid January after most have digested Read more about The Stogie Press Top Connecticut Cigars of 2017[…]
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[…]
In case you missed the social media explosion of posts this weekend, it was La Zona Palooza weekend in Miami! What is La Zona Palooza you ask? It is a celebration of the love of Espinosa Cigars and brands that are made at the La Zona cigar factory. La Zona is owned by Mr. Erik Read more about La Zona Palooza 2017 – A Celebration of Family[…]
You have read my posts about this years IPCPR in Las Vegas and how much fun it was.. It was our 4th year and I have to say I was very humbled with the thanks I received for what we do on our side of the cigar business. Going to the show is more like Read more about Cornelius and Anthony hits new height with the Aerial Cigar[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 12, 2017 Cornelius & Anthony to Release Señor Esugars Those that know me can attest that a few special joys in my life make me happy. Way up on that list are Cigars and Dogs, both of which have given me pleasure my whole adult life. So it is with great Read more about Cornelius & Anthony to Release Señor Esugars[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 5, 2017 Cornelius & Anthony Premium Cigars will release Cornelius in a new size at the 2017 IPCPR trade show. The line will now be offered in a Lonsdale, 6.5 x 42. Cornelius, our premier release of 2016, is a tribute to Cornelius Bailey, Steven Bailey’s great-great grandfather. Cornelius was the Read more about Cornelius & Anthony to Release a Line Extension For Cornelius[…]
Cornelius & Anthony to Release Aerial Even with the FDA breathing down our necks, Cornelius & Anthony is the latest to announce a new release. In a press release today, the company’s latest release – the Aerial – will be released at this years IPCPR trade show in Las Vegas. We always knew Steve Bailey and his growing boutique Read more about Cornelius & Anthony Takes to the Sky with Aerial Release[…]
Back in the fall of 2015, I received a cigar from a new boutique cigar company to review. That cigar was the Meridian and the company was Cornelius & Anthony cigars. When I finally broke it out to review I contacted the brand owner, Steven Bailey, and asked about the blend so I could complete Read more about Cornelius & Anthony Meridian Cigar Review[…]
It is that time of the year again when Stogie Press starts to list the Top 25 Boutique cigars released in the year. Over the next three weeks we will be announcing the contenders for this coveted list. As in years past, we will announce 5 contenders at a time. The final Stogie Press Top 25 Read more about Stogie Press 2016 Top 25 Cigars – Primera Parte[…]
Cornelius & Anthony Cigars has been busy in 2016, launching a number of new blends at this years IPCPR in Las Vegas. The line-up included the Cornelius, the Daddy Mac, a revamped Meridian (expected to be released in October), and the Venganza, which is the topic of today’s review. As mentioned in previews reviews, the company is steeped in tobacco history Read more about Cornelius and Anthony Venganza – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]