Cigar News: Dr. Gaby Kafie Celebrates 50 Years of Life, Thanks His Supporters, Announces the Kafie 1901 Serie L

Posted on July 7, 2021 by bostonjimmie

In a recent letter to the industry, Dr. Gaby Kafie – Founder and principal of Kafie Trading Company, LLC announced a new cigar to celebrate his 50th birthday and also discussed the upcoming Boutique Cigar Festival, that he was instrumental in organizing. The letter in its entirety is follows. From Dr. Gaby Kafie… This day Read more about Cigar News: Dr. Gaby Kafie Celebrates 50 Years of Life, Thanks His Supporters, Announces the Kafie 1901 Serie L[…]

Cigar News: Alec Bradley to Present Limited Edition Magic Toast Box Pressed Gran Toro at Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show in July

Posted on May 20, 2021 by bostonjimmie

Alec Bradley Cigar Company announced today that they will be presenting the Magic Toast Box Pressed Gran Toro as an exclusive for retail attendees of the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show at the Sands Convention Center, Las Vegas, July 9-13, 2021. Not only are the Magic Toast Box Pressed Gran Toro cigars exclusive to Read more about Cigar News: Alec Bradley to Present Limited Edition Magic Toast Box Pressed Gran Toro at Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show in July[…]

Cigar Review: Danli Honduras Tobacco – Catrina De Mi Vida Maduro Toro – Rated 87

Earlier this year, I received a care package from a friend that included amongst other things, a Danli Honduras Tobacco offering known as the Catrina De Mi Vida. The name represents the female in the Day of the Dead celebration and translates to Catrina of my Life. I suppose Don Juan needs a mate in Read more about Cigar Review: Danli Honduras Tobacco – Catrina De Mi Vida Maduro Toro – Rated 87[…]

Cigar Review: Alec & Bradley Kintsugi Robusto – Rated 95

Kintsugi 金継ぎ – known as the Golden Joinery, it is the Japanese art of putting broken pottery pieces back together with gold. The legend of the Japanese art-form Kintsugi states that a 15th century Japanese Shogun dropped his favorite vase, shattering it to pieces. He then ordered artisans to reconstruct it with gold or silver lacquer- making Read more about Cigar Review: Alec & Bradley Kintsugi Robusto – Rated 95[…]

Cigar Review: Cedar Creek Cigars San Andres Maduro Toro – Rated 91

Cigar Creek Cigars is the brainchild of two Indiana friends, Bryce Elsner and Josh Dowler. The name comes from the winery that Elsner’s parents own in Martinsville, Indiana. Bryce added a brewery to the winery and is in charge of that while he and Josh decided to create cigars that would pair well with the Read more about Cigar Review: Cedar Creek Cigars San Andres Maduro Toro – Rated 91[…]

Cigar Review: Gran Habano Blue in Green Corona – Rated 91

Back in 2018, I had the pleasure of sampling and reviewing a new blend from Gran Habano Cigars known as the Blue in Green. That review was based on the Churchill vitola and scored a spot on our top 25 cigars of the year for 2018. Today I would like to offer a review of Read more about Cigar Review: Gran Habano Blue in Green Corona – Rated 91[…]

Cigar Review: CLE Eiroa Natural Lancero – Rated 92

As part of my mission to help “Keep The Lights On“, I recently placed an order with one of my favorite cigar lounges in Troy, MI – Ambassador Cigars & Spirits. As part of the order, I purchased the CLE Eiroa Lancero. Now I know many of you fans of CLE and Christian Eiroa, have Read more about Cigar Review: CLE Eiroa Natural Lancero – Rated 92[…]

Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Number 6 Toro – Rated 89

Introduced at the 2019 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show, the Rocky Patel Number 6 is described by the company as a medium body cigar. The name of this cigar refers to the factory blend code. Rocky wanted to name it the “Legacy” but that name was already taken so they went with Number 6. Read more about Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Number 6 Toro – Rated 89[…]

Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 24 – Oscar Valladares Cigars

Posted on September 12, 2020September 12, 2020 by bostonjimmie

In our 24th episode of Taking It To The Nub, Boston Jimmie sits down with Oscar Valladares, owner of Oscar Valladares Cigars. Oscar went from being a tour bus driver for Rocky Patel to owning and operating one of the highly acclaimed cigar factories that rolls out over 3.5 million cigars a year. Take a trip Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 24 – Oscar Valladares Cigars[…]

Cigar Review: Punch Knuckle Buster Toro – Rated 86

What this country needs is a good 5 cent cigar! That is what Thomas R. Marshall, 28th Vice President (1913-1921) said. “…historian John E. Brown has traced the quotation back to the Indiana newspaper cartoonist Kin Hubbard, who put the words in the mouth of his popular character “Abe Martin.” As a fan of the Read more about Cigar Review: Punch Knuckle Buster Toro – Rated 86[…]