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Cigar News: Ventura Cigar Company Heading to Drew Estate 2018 Kentucky Barn Smoker

Posted on September 26, 2018 by bostonjimmie

Ventura Cigar Company announced today that they will be bringing smooth vibes and great smokes to an already raucously good time. In the announcement, Ventura Cigars stated: “Ventura Cigars is honored to be part of Drew Estate’s 2018 Kentucky Barn Smoker on September 29, 2018. Held in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, the event is the brainchild of Read more about Cigar News: Ventura Cigar Company Heading to Drew Estate 2018 Kentucky Barn Smoker[…]

Cigar News: Drew Diplomat Retailers to Start Receiving Liga Privada No. 9 and T52 Line Extensions

Posted on August 28, 2018 by bostonjimmie

Drew Estate announced today that the Liga Privada No. 9 and T52 Brand line extensions showcased at the 2018 IPCPR Release are shipping to Drew Diplomat Retailers nationwide this week. As showcased at the IPCPR, there were three new vitolas for both the Liga Privada No. 9 and T52 Brand: Corona Viva – 152 mm x Read more about Cigar News: Drew Diplomat Retailers to Start Receiving Liga Privada No. 9 and T52 Line Extensions[…]

Dirty Fabien Discusses the Drew Estate Isle del Sol Maduro at the 2018 IPCPR

Posted on July 31, 2018 by bostonjimmie

I had the pleasure of meeting Dirty Fabien, the non-traditional Drew Estate personality, at this years IPCPR. Fabien is the face behind the Drew Estate Isle del Sol. This is not the first time I had the pleasure of talking with Fabien, but this particular year he was grinning like he was the cat that Read more about Dirty Fabien Discusses the Drew Estate Isle del Sol Maduro at the 2018 IPCPR[…]

Willy Herrera Discusses the Drew Estate Premium Cigars at the 2018 IPCPR

Posted on July 29, 2018July 29, 2018 by bostonjimmie

This year, Drew Estate was celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the Liga Privada and there was plenty to celebrate. I was honored to be presented the Liga Privada 10 Year Anniversary collection at the Drew Estate Media event and would like to thank the whole Drew Estate team for the generosity and time during Read more about Willy Herrera Discusses the Drew Estate Premium Cigars at the 2018 IPCPR[…]

Drew Estate Previews the Liga Privada H99 at 2018 IPCPR

Posted on July 22, 2018 by bostonjimmie

At last weeks IPCPR trade show in Las Vegas, Drew Estate unveiled the latest edition to their famed Liga Privada cigar line. Officially named the Liga Privada H99 Connecticut Corojo it is part of the 10 year celebration of the Liga Privada series and joins the Liga Privada No. 9 and Liga Privada T52 on the Read more about Drew Estate Previews the Liga Privada H99 at 2018 IPCPR[…]

Rise to the Occasion – Joya de Nicaragua Cinco Décadas – 50th Anniversary

Posted on July 7, 2018 by bostonjimmie

Joya de Nicaragua was the first cigar factory in Esteli, Nicaragua. It was founded 50 years ago and besides the production of their own line, it has been the go to factory for many cigar brands to get quality cigars manufactured and to access select leaf. After 50 years of success, the company is putting Read more about Rise to the Occasion – Joya de Nicaragua Cinco Décadas – 50th Anniversary[…]

Drew Estate Joins the Bundled Cigar Market

Posted on June 30, 2018 by bostonjimmie

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 29, 2018 Miami, FL – Drew Estate announces today the national launch of “Factory Smokes by Drew Estate,” a collection of four blends, in four different sizes at a very friendly price point. Factory Smokes Sweet Factory Smokes Maduro Factory Smokes Shade Factory Smokes Sun Grown All four will be displayed Read more about Drew Estate Joins the Bundled Cigar Market[…]

Joya de Nicaragua Brings Back Clásico to US Market

Posted on June 27, 2018 by bostonjimmie

After 50 years, Joya de Nicaragua is bringing back the famed Clásico to the US market. The company has announced they have sealed an agreement with Casa de Montecristo & JR Cigars to re-introduce the Joya de Nicaragua Clásico – the cigar that started it all for the company 50 years ago. The re-introduction will come with revamped Read more about Joya de Nicaragua Brings Back Clásico to US Market[…]

Last Weeks Cigar Social Media News and Questions – May 25, 2018

Posted on May 25, 2018May 25, 2018 by bostonjimmie

Welcome to the 3rd edition of Last Weeks Cigar Social Media News and Questions by Boston Jimmie, where I find them and Kap Kaplowitz shreds them on his weekly pod cast. This week was rather light in the news but there were some tidbits of information I found worthy of discussing. Here are the points of Read more about Last Weeks Cigar Social Media News and Questions – May 25, 2018[…]

Florida Barn Smoker 2018 – You ain’t shit without your homeboyz!

Posted on May 20, 2018 by bostonjimmie

The 3rd annual Drew Estate Florida Barn Smoker is in the books. The hundreds of attendees braved the weather and were rewarded with an outstanding event where they met old friends, made some new ones, and got to meet the Drew Estate staff. The event was held on Saturday May 19, on the grounds Read more about Florida Barn Smoker 2018 – You ain’t shit without your homeboyz![…]

Last Weeks Social Media Cigar News and Questions – May 18, 2018

Posted on May 18, 2018May 18, 2018 by bostonjimmie

Welcome to the second installment of Last Weeks Social Media Cigar News and Questions, where your’s truly, Boston Jimmie, scrapes through Cigar Social Media Channels, Groups, and individual posts to find topics of interest for the week. Of course, once I write this, my friend Kap Kaplowitz will take it all in and shred it; like Read more about Last Weeks Social Media Cigar News and Questions – May 18, 2018[…]

Drew Estate announces the pre-release of Liga Privada No. 9 CORONA VIVA

Posted on May 1, 2018 by bostonjimmie

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, May 1, 2018 — Miami FL – Drew Estate announces the pre-release of Liga Privada No. 9 CORONA VIVA exclusively for the Cigars International Super-Store in Hamburg, Pennsylvania for the 15th annual CIGARfest. The #9 Corona Viva blend features: Wrapper – Connecticut River Valley Broadleaf Oscuro Binder – Plantation grown Brazilian Mata Fina Read more about Drew Estate announces the pre-release of Liga Privada No. 9 CORONA VIVA[…]

Debonaire Daybreak Cigar Review

Posted on April 24, 2018 by bostonjimmie

Just before the 2017 IPCPR, Drew Estate and Debonaire House announced the release of a new Connecticut shade cigar named the Daybreak. This introduction would be the third addition to the now familiar Debonaire Ultra Premium Cigars lineup. As part of the press release, Phillip S. Zanghi III, owner of Debonaire House, stated: “I have always wanted Read more about Debonaire Daybreak Cigar Review[…]

Joya de Nicaragua and Drew Estate Announce TAA Antaño Gran Reserva Presidente

Posted on April 18, 2018April 18, 2018 by bostonjimmie

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, April 18, 2018 — Estelí, Nicaragua– Joya de Nicaragua and Drew Estate are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Tobacconists’ Association of America, Ltd (TAA), and 10 years of distribution partnership by introducing the Antaño Gran Reserva Presidente, exclusively for TAA. Five decades ago, two great institutions in the cigar world began operations. Read more about Joya de Nicaragua and Drew Estate Announce TAA Antaño Gran Reserva Presidente[…]