Steve Saka Talks to Stogie Press about Halos, Errors and NIcaragua Challenges at the 2018 IPCPR

Posted on July 28, 2018 by bostonjimmie

During the 2018 IPCPR trade show, Boston Jimmie managed some time to sit with Steve Saka of Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust and talk about his latest launch, the Sin Compromiso. We also discussed the thick lonsdale extension to the Todas Las Dias line, and then we got into Steve’s views of how the latest events Read more about Steve Saka Talks to Stogie Press about Halos, Errors and NIcaragua Challenges at the 2018 IPCPR[…]

An Introduction to Felix Assouline at the 2018 IPCPR

Posted on July 22, 2018 by bostonjimmie

One of the best experiences of attending the annual IPCPR Trade Show is getting to meet and spend some time with the men and women behind the cigar brands we all enjoy. This year was our 5th trade show, since launching Stogie Press, and like the past four it did not disappoint. Although there was Read more about An Introduction to Felix Assouline at the 2018 IPCPR[…]

Don Gonzales Cigars: From Cuba to Nicaragua – By Zach Riley

Posted on December 18, 2017 by bostonjimmie

Last night I had the pleasure yet again of spending time with another owner, blender, and man of the cigar business. That man’s name is Don Pedro Gonzales. In this article I am going to tell you about the event at my home shop, Cigar Room Shoals had with him last night, but also info Read more about Don Gonzales Cigars: From Cuba to Nicaragua – By Zach Riley[…]

A Facebook Live Chat with Rock-A-Feller Cigars

Posted on August 9, 2017 by bostonjimmie

In case you missed it – Boston Jimmie from Stogie Press spent some Facebook Live time with Rock-A-Feller Cigars owner Kevin Schweitzer to talk about the brand and other cigar related topics. Click the photo below to go to the live interview. Stay tuned to Stogie Press for more live interviews and upcoming contests and Read more about A Facebook Live Chat with Rock-A-Feller Cigars[…]

An Interview with Bobalu Cigars Jeff Lipton – Yea he built it!

Posted on February 6, 2017February 7, 2017 by bostonjimmie

Twenty years in business is worthy of a celebration, and you consider it is a business that was built with immigrants and refugees, it deserves an even bigger celebration. So is the case of Bobalu cigars, located in downtown Austin, Texas. The city Austin, is a remarkable thread through the fabric of America. An iconic Read more about An Interview with Bobalu Cigars Jeff Lipton – Yea he built it![…]

A Discussion with Timothy Phan from Que Vida Cigars

Posted on December 30, 2016 by bostonjimmie

The other week I had the pleasure of sampling the new Que Vida cigar. I was so intrigued by it, I decided to reach out to Timothy Phan (co-owner) of Que Vida Cigars to get more of a personal background on the company and founding members. Que Vida Cigars is a young cigar company, the Read more about A Discussion with Timothy Phan from Que Vida Cigars[…]

Killer Bee by Black Works Studio – Rough Cut Cigar Review

Posted on October 10, 2016May 28, 2017 by bostonjimmie

James Brown, creator of Black Label Trading Co. (BLTC), and partner at Fabrica Oveja Negra, launched Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) in 2016 as a showcase for the boutique cigar factory in Estelí, Nicaragua. At this years IPCPR, BLK WKS announced the addition of S&R, Boondock Saint, and Sindustry to its lineup, as well as additional vitolas Read more about Killer Bee by Black Works Studio – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

Stogie Press Sits Down With Maya Selva of Flor de Selva Cigars

Posted on July 30, 2016 by bostonjimmie

The 2016 IPCPR is behind us but not without making new friends and visiting old ones. This year I had the opportunity to meet Maya Selva from Maya Selva cigars. We spent a few minutes chatting about her company and cigar line. Maya broke into the market as a woman owned cigar line over 22 years ago and Read more about Stogie Press Sits Down With Maya Selva of Flor de Selva Cigars[…]

Carlos Flores Jr. from Flor de Florez; Rebuilding a Brand

Posted on March 14, 2016March 15, 2016 by bostonjimmie

Flor de Florez – a cigar brand that may remind you of the boom days in the early 1990s. It was in many a humidor in shops across the country. As time moved on, and new boutique lines started to appear on the market, Flor de Florez faded. Faded but not forgotten, at least to the Read more about Carlos Flores Jr. from Flor de Florez; Rebuilding a Brand[…]

Stogie Press has a chat with Addy Sandler CEO of Valentia Cigars at IPCPR 2015

Posted on August 22, 2015 by bostonjimmie

One of the many friends we visited while at the IPCPR was the good folks at Valentia Cigars. We sat down with Addy Sandler the CEO of Valentia Cigars to catch up on Valentia and discuss the future of the brand. One of the big things Addy explained was the new relationship they have with Read more about Stogie Press has a chat with Addy Sandler CEO of Valentia Cigars at IPCPR 2015[…]

A brief chat with Cordoba y Morales Cigars at IPCPR2015

Posted on August 2, 2015August 7, 2015 by bostonjimmie

After last years grand introduction of the Clave Cubana Etiqueta Blanca, Cordoba y Morales has been growing across the nation. As one of the Top 25 cigars in 2014, rated by Stogie Press we wanted to see what was new and catch up with “Z” the owner of Cordoba y Morales at the 83rd Annual IPCPR in Read more about A brief chat with Cordoba y Morales Cigars at IPCPR2015[…]

An interview with Ryan Gallimore from Swinger Cigars at the IPCPR 2015

Posted on July 20, 2015 by bostonjimmie

Day 4 of the 2015 IPCPR in New Orleans has been exciting to say the least. We took the opportunity to day to sit with some of the many manufactures and have some brief interviews about their newest blends, talk about their success in the industry and just catch up on whats happening. We sat down Read more about An interview with Ryan Gallimore from Swinger Cigars at the IPCPR 2015[…]

A Sit Down with Kyle Gellis of Warped Cigars – IPCPR 2015

Posted on July 20, 2015July 26, 2015 by bostonjimmie

You met them last year and they have taken the industry by storm in the past year – I am talking about Warped Cigars. We sat down with Kyle Gellis, owner of Warped Cigars and discussed his success and latest offerings at this years IPCPR 2015. If you recall last year, Warped Cigars received recognition from Read more about A Sit Down with Kyle Gellis of Warped Cigars – IPCPR 2015[…]

Interview with Veritas Cigars at the IPCPR 2015 – New Orleans

Posted on July 20, 2015 by bostonjimmie

Another team we caught up with on day 3 of the IPCPR 2015 here in New Orleans was the Veritas Cigars team. Veritas hit the scene last year with a strong introduction of blends especially the “412” which was the bold and flavorful blend that is putting Veritas Cigars on the map. Today we sat Read more about Interview with Veritas Cigars at the IPCPR 2015 – New Orleans[…]