Cigar News: Diesel Cigars Announces Tempest TAA Exclusive

Diesel is continuing its tradition of fan-inspired cigars with Diesel Tempest, a TAA exclusive. To produce a full-bodied and complex cigar, Diesel teamed up with AJ Fernandez to craft Tempest. Diesel brand manager Justin Andrews stated: “The Diesel story continues to be written, not by us, but by the Diesel retailers and the fans of Read more about Cigar News: Diesel Cigars Announces Tempest TAA Exclusive[…]

Cigar News: Diesel Announces Return of Fan-Favorite Sideshow Sampler

Step right up and experience one of the most anticipated releases of the year: the incomparable Diesel Sideshow Sampler! The limited-edition box featuring seven (or eight, depending on how you count) unique cigars has delighted and intrigued fans for years, and we’re proud to announce its return to retailers nationwide this October. Each cigar in Read more about Cigar News: Diesel Announces Return of Fan-Favorite Sideshow Sampler[…]

Cigar News: Diesel Cigars Launches Diesel Worthy Fool – the Final Iteration in the Fool’s Errand Line

Diesel Cigars completes the Fool’s Errand line with the third and final iteration, Diesel Worthy Fool. Blended by A.J. Fernandez and Justin Andrews, Diesel Worthy Fool is a powerhouse Perfecto. The bend is described as: The company notes; “Upon lighting, you’ll immediately notice rich notes of leather, earth, and subtle sweetness.” However, the bold blend Read more about Cigar News: Diesel Cigars Launches Diesel Worthy Fool – the Final Iteration in the Fool’s Errand Line[…]

Cigar Review: Diesel Vintage Series Natural Robusto Gordo – Rated 93

The Diesel Vintage Series Natural debuted in March 2024 as a five-cigar collection, handcrafted at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez in Estelí, Nicaragua and developed in collaboration between AJ Fernandez and Justin Andrews. In the press release, Justin Andrews said: “For Diesel Series Natural, AJ and I took the opportunity to highlight the aged tobacco in the Read more about Cigar Review: Diesel Vintage Series Natural Robusto Gordo – Rated 93[…]

Cigar News: Diesel Cigars Announces Diesel Whiskey Row Founder’s Collection Mizunara

Diesel and Rabbit Hole are marking their fourth collaboration with the release of Diesel Whiskey Row Founder’s Collection Mizunara, a cigar that highlights the mastery of blending. Diesel Whiskey Row Founder’s Collection Mizunara was developed by Justin Andrews, blended by AJ Fernandez and handcrafted at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez in Estelí, Nicaragua. The cigar features a Read more about Cigar News: Diesel Cigars Announces Diesel Whiskey Row Founder’s Collection Mizunara[…]

Cigar News: Diesel Vintage Series Natural Shipping March 1st

Diesel Vintage Series is expanding to include a new blend called Diesel Vintage Series Natural. The five-cigar collection will debut in March, shipping to retailers on the first of the month. Diesel Vintage Series Natural compliments Diesel Vintage Series, the Maduro-wrapped line that launched last year. Both blends were made to deliver the luxury of Read more about Cigar News: Diesel Vintage Series Natural Shipping March 1st[…]

2023 Cigar of the Year Candidates – Part 4

Today I offer the final set of candidates for the Stogie Press top cigars of 2023. As is the case every year, Stogie Press has three lists – one for large companies, one for medium companies and one for small companies. If you ask me how I decide the difference between large, medium, and small Read more about 2023 Cigar of the Year Candidates – Part 4[…]

Cigar News: Diesel “Sideshow” is now Shipping

Diesel is shipping “Sideshow” now. The limited-production, annually-released sampler features freakish-looking frontmarks that smoke as flawlessly as their classic counterparts. Diesel Sideshow takes the full-bodied Diesel Unlimited blend through a veritable funhouse and gives the cigar lover a glimpse of what happens when the artisans of Tabacelera AJ Fernandez have free reign to sculpt tobacco Read more about Cigar News: Diesel “Sideshow” is now Shipping[…]

Cigar News: Diesel Launches Vintage Series

Diesel Vintage Series is a new, full-time line created to give cigar smokers the luxury of premium, aged tobaccos at an accessible price. The five-cigar, Maduro-wrapped collection started shipping on July 1. Handcrafted at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez in Estelí, Nicaragua and developed in collaboration between AJ Fernandez and STG’s Justin Andrews, Diesel Vintage Series is Read more about Cigar News: Diesel Launches Vintage Series[…]