Cigar News: Vicarias Cigars Announces The Red Label Edicion Limitada

Posted on March 29, 2022 by bostonjimmie

Vicarias Cigars has announced their latest cigar – the Red Label Edicion Limitada. The new cigar was borne out of necessity, as pandemic-related supply chain issues made the Brazilian Cubra wrapper leaf of the original Red Label temporarily unobtainable. Luis Cuevas, Sr., recommended the Ecuador Habano wrapper that graces the new edition which, like all Read more about Cigar News: Vicarias Cigars Announces The Red Label Edicion Limitada[…]

Cigar Review: Apostate Cigars Deseret Robusto – Rated 96

Every now and then, I come across a new cigar brand that peaks my interest, first with their story and then wows me with their craft. At this years Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) I met the founders of Apostate Cigars based out of Salt Lake City, Utah. The company founders, Brandon Oveson and Kendrick Woolstenhulme, Read more about Cigar Review: Apostate Cigars Deseret Robusto – Rated 96[…]

Cigar News: Casa Cuevas Limited Edition Flaco Maduro and Habano Now Shipping to Retailers

Posted on February 14, 2022 by bostonjimmie

Casa Cuevas Cigars announces that the Casa Cuevas Limited Edition Flaco Maduro and Habano are now shipping to retailers. The blends were unveiled at the Tobacco Plus Expo this past January. Originally released in December 2018, the brand was well received by the public and then tragedy struck as the Casa Cuevas Cigars’ distribution center Read more about Cigar News: Casa Cuevas Limited Edition Flaco Maduro and Habano Now Shipping to Retailers[…]

Cigar News: Fratello Cigars and CigarClub Announce the Balancing Act Part 1

Posted on February 12, 2022 by bostonjimmie

Fratello Cigars has forged a relationship with CigarClub one of the best cigar subscription sites out there. Together they reached out to La Aurora in the Dominican Republic to create the first of a new line of cigars called the Balancing Act. The first in the series will be known as “Act 1” David from Read more about Cigar News: Fratello Cigars and CigarClub Announce the Balancing Act Part 1[…]

Cigar News: Welcome the Behemoth La Gloria Cubana Serie R No. 8

Posted on February 10, 2022 by bostonjimmie

La Gloria Cubana Serie R, a collection best known for its beefy ring gauges and refined, full-bodied palate, is getting a new vitola that marks the brand’s largest size to date. Called La Gloria Cubana Serie R No 8, the powerhouse cigar measures 7” x 70 and delivers a bold, piquante experience derived from its Read more about Cigar News: Welcome the Behemoth La Gloria Cubana Serie R No. 8[…]

Cigar News: Kafie 1901 Cigars Moves All Production to La Aurora Factory

Posted on February 7, 2022 by bostonjimmie

Effective immediately the Kafie Trading Company, LLC owners of Kafie 1901 Cigars will be moving all premium cigar production to La Aurora Cigars, located in Santiago, Dominican Republic. A strategic move which will allow for the growth of the company without compromising the quality and consistency that Kafie 1901 connoisseurs have become accustomed to. In a press release, Dr. Gaby Kafie noted: I am grateful to the country and the Read more about Cigar News: Kafie 1901 Cigars Moves All Production to La Aurora Factory[…]

Cigar Review: Sinistro Cigar Co. Honchos – Rated 87

Back in 2019, I started my Sinistro Cigars journey with the Last Cowboy, which led me to a number of this small company’s production cigars, most recently the El Burro. Late last year, I was gifted another one, the Sinistro Honchos which is not a cigar the company was originally planning to distribute, by the Read more about Cigar Review: Sinistro Cigar Co. Honchos – Rated 87[…]

Cigar News: Macanudo Inspirado Green Gigante Launches February

Posted on January 31, 2022 by bostonjimmie

Macanudo Inspirado Green will launch its fourth frontmark in February with a large format cigar called “Gigante.” At 6” x 60, Gigante will round out the Inspirado Green line which debuted 2020 and currently consists of a Robusto, Toro and Churchill. Laurel Tilley, brand ambassador of Macanudo said: “Macanudo Inspirado Green Gigante brings together the Read more about Cigar News: Macanudo Inspirado Green Gigante Launches February[…]

Cigar News: Hiram & Solomon Cigars to Showcase Three New Lines at TPE 2022

Posted on January 25, 2022February 4, 2022 by bostonjimmie

It is not every day that we hear about a cigar company introducing 3 different lines of cigars at the same time. Taking in consideration and account the supply problems, box manufacturing delays and shipping, combined with other issues that impacted the Cigar industry and caused back ordered problems with many of the company’s core Read more about Cigar News: Hiram & Solomon Cigars to Showcase Three New Lines at TPE 2022[…]

Cigar Review: Hiram & Solomon Chabal Toro – Rated 89

I got my first glimpse and taste of the new Hiram & Solomon, limited production cigar, known as the Chabal at this years Ybor City Heritage Cigar Festival. The Chabal is hand crafted at PDR Cigars in the Dominican Republic. Hiram & Solomon Cigars owner, Fouad Kashouty, explained to me the name “Chabal” translates to Read more about Cigar Review: Hiram & Solomon Chabal Toro – Rated 89[…]

Cigar News: Casa Cuevas Cigars Announces Return of the Casa Cuevas Limited Edition Flaco Maduro and Habano at TPE 2022

Posted on January 21, 2022 by bostonjimmie

Casa Cuevas Cigars announced today, the return of the Casa Cuevas Limited Edition Flaco Maduro and Habano (both 7 X 43) at the 2022 Tobacco Plus Expo, taking place this January at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Originally released in December 2018, the brand was well received by the public and then tragedy struck as Read more about Cigar News: Casa Cuevas Cigars Announces Return of the Casa Cuevas Limited Edition Flaco Maduro and Habano at TPE 2022[…]

Cigar Review: Jake Wyatt Appendix II L.E. Figurado – Rated 85

Jake Wyatt is a relatively new cigar company that launched in February 2020 right at the start of a worldwide pandemic. That did not deter Neil Garcia and business partner Gerard Abajian from capitalizing on 30 plus years of family cigar legacy to build and launch a new cigar brand. Gerald has roots that go Read more about Cigar Review: Jake Wyatt Appendix II L.E. Figurado – Rated 85[…]

Cigar Review: ADVentura – The Conqueror Emperor’s Edition – Rated 95

Originally released in December 2019 and then brought back in the end of 2020, the ADVentura – The Conqueror Emperor’s Edition is an extension to the “ADVentura The Conqueror” lineup which debuted earlier in 2019. The Conqueror was the third release of the ADVentura brand and follows the fictional story of two 15th century explorers Read more about Cigar Review: ADVentura – The Conqueror Emperor’s Edition – Rated 95[…]

Cigar News: Stogie Press Top 2021 Cigars Ranked and Stacked

Posted on December 31, 2021 by bostonjimmie

Here is hoping that everyone had a happy holiday season and are looking forward to an even better new year. The past year, was just as trying as 2020 and it certainly did not end the way we all were expecting. Being the eternal optimist, I have hope for the new year that things will Read more about Cigar News: Stogie Press Top 2021 Cigars Ranked and Stacked[…]