Cigar News: Dissident Shipping Partial Allocations of HOME 2020 to Assist Retailers During COVID-19 Crisis

Posted on March 21, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Originally intended for a full release next month, Dissident is releasing a partial allocation of its limited edition HOME 2020 to select retailers this week in an attempt to support some of its retail partners. Dissident Cigars Owner, Ben Holt stated: “I was waiting until next month when the whole of the shipment was stateside Read more about Cigar News: Dissident Shipping Partial Allocations of HOME 2020 to Assist Retailers During COVID-19 Crisis[…]

Cigar News: 2019 Stogie Press Top 25 Boutique Cigar Candidates – 21 through 29

Posted on December 29, 2019December 29, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Well folks, this is it, the final candidates for the 2019 Stogie Press Top 25 Boutique Cigars. Yes, I know there is more than 25, that is because we will have some honorable mentions. In fact, going back through my reviews, I added one more to make a total of 29. Remember, these are not Read more about Cigar News: 2019 Stogie Press Top 25 Boutique Cigar Candidates – 21 through 29[…]

Cigar Review: Dissident Soap Box Robusto – Rated 93

Posted on October 23, 2019December 29, 2019 by bostonjimmie

The third blend in the newly acquired Dissident Cigars portfolio by Benjamin Holt is the Soap Box. Re-launched at this years Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show, the Soap Box has a new look and different blend than the original. In the company’s press release, Benjamin Holt, owner of Dissident Cigars, noted: “I am very Read more about Cigar Review: Dissident Soap Box Robusto – Rated 93[…]

Cigar News: Benjamin Holt Puts all His Energy Into Dissident Cigars

Posted on September 30, 2019October 1, 2019 by bostonjimmie

In a Facebook post today, Benjamin Holt, owner of Dissident Cigar Co. announced he has informed Oveja Negra Brands that he can no longer represent the brand as the lower Midwest representative. Oveja Negra Brands is owned by James Brown, best known for Black Works Studio and Black Label Cigar Co. In the announcement, Holt Read more about Cigar News: Benjamin Holt Puts all His Energy Into Dissident Cigars[…]

Cigar Review: Dissident Home -Rated 89

Posted on September 4, 2019September 5, 2019 by bostonjimmie

As part of the reintroduction of Dissident Cigars by Benjamin Holt , the company showcased a re-blended line of cigars that includes the “Home”, “Soap Box”, and “Bloc” names. I recently reviewed the Dissident Bloc and today I offer my review of the Dissident Home. The Dissident Home is a limited production cigar that is Read more about Cigar Review: Dissident Home -Rated 89[…]

Cigar Review: Dissident Bloc Robusto – Rated 92

Posted on August 5, 2019August 5, 2019 by bostonjimmie

The 2019 Premium Cigar Association trade show had some new products to talk about. In the case of Dissident Cigars an old brand made new by Benjamin Holt. The original Dissident brand was launched in 2013 by Neil Edwards and Jason Webster, who also own The Humidor Cigars and Lounge in Wichita, Kan. The line Read more about Cigar Review: Dissident Bloc Robusto – Rated 92[…]

Cigar News: Dissident Cigars Announces Soapbox and Bloc for the 2019 IPCPR

Posted on June 20, 2019June 20, 2019 by bostonjimmie

As we reported earlier this month, the new Dissident cigar brand under the ownership of Benjamin Holt will launch at IPCPR 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. In a press release in January, Holt stated: “I have always thought that Dissident had huge potential and in time I would like to bring this brand back into Read more about Cigar News: Dissident Cigars Announces Soapbox and Bloc for the 2019 IPCPR[…]

Cigar News: Dissident Debuting Limited Release Home at IPCPR 2019

Posted on June 6, 2019June 6, 2019 by bostonjimmie

At the beginning of 2019, it was announced that Dissident Cigars, an Ultra Boutique brand was acquired by Benjamin Holt, a sales representative for Boutiques Unified. In a press release in January, Holt stated: “I have always thought that Dissident had huge potential and in time I would like to bring this brand back into Read more about Cigar News: Dissident Debuting Limited Release Home at IPCPR 2019[…]