Today we review the second cigar in the Ventura Cigars Archetype lineup introduced at this years IPCPR. In case you missed it, you can listen to Ventura Cigars Chief Marketing Officer, Jason Carignan, describe the Archetype line here: Like the Sage Advice, the Archetype Dreamstate is produced at the Occidental Cigar Factory in the Dominican Read more about Ventura Cigars Archetype Dreamstate – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
At the 2016 IPCPR, Rafael Nodal of Boutique Blends introduced the newest cigar in the Aging Room family – the Solera. During the event Rafael held a press conference to describe the unique and innovative concept to this cigar. You can watch Rafael explain his creation and the process used here: The Aging Room Solera is available Read more about Aging Room Solera – Dominican Sun Grown – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
Founded in 2010 by Dean Parsons, Epic cigars has developed and produced some fine cigars ever since. This year is no exception as they announced some new lines at this years IPCPR. These introductions included the La Rubia, Maduro Fuerte, and the Project E San Andres which is the topic of today’s review. I met Dean Read more about Epic Cigars Project E San Andres – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
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[…]
My Introduction to the Red Sox and Big Papi The year was 1981, and I just graduated college and moved to the Boston area for my first job. I arrived sporting a Yankee hat and left wearing a Red Sox cap, a short 3 years later in 1984. To the great dismay of my NY friends Read more about El Artista Big Papi Cigar by David Ortiz Review[…]
I had the pleasure of meeting Felix Mesa and Pablo Romay from El Galan Cigars at this years IPCPR. Felix is a passionate man when it come to cigars and though I don’t speak Spanish, we still were able to talk cigars. Felix explained that his family has over 3 generations in the tobacco business Read more about El Galan Reserva Especial Connecticut – Rough Cigar Review[…]
Cornelius & Anthony Cigars has been busy in 2016, launching a number of new blends at this years IPCPR in Las Vegas. The line-up included the Cornelius, the Daddy Mac, a revamped Meridian (expected to be released in October), and the Venganza, which is the topic of today’s review. As mentioned in previews reviews, the company is steeped in tobacco history Read more about Cornelius and Anthony Venganza – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
I have always said, what this country needs is a good $5.00 premium cigar. While the industry has largely been marketing $8.00 to $12.00 cigars in recent years, partly due, to the arbitrary $10.00 price point the FDA and the increase demand for tobacco. The FDA price point is now moot since they did not Read more about Foundation Cigars Charter Oak – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
At the 2016 IPCPR, Ventura cigars announced their latest introduction to the premium cigar market – Archetype. The company held a news conference at the show to enlighten us on this new line and share some fine spirits during the conference. While we enjoyed some of these fine tastings, Jason Carignan, Chief Marketing Officer for Ventura Cigars Read more about Ventura Cigars Archetype Sage Advice – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
Say it! “La WHO gah dah”. That’s right, by now consumers should know how to pronounced it. Moya Ruiz announced the original La Jugada in Late October of 2012 and the line has increased over the years. At this years IPCPR the company introduced the latest in the La Jugada line up, the La Jugada Claro. In the words of Danny Read more about Moya Ruiz La Jugada Claro – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
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[…]
MIAMI – On July 21th, 2016 attendees of the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailer trade show will be introduced to Viva Republica’s Art of War, a larger sized parent brand to the company’s popular Warfare Series. The Art of War, handmade at La Aurora, along with all of the company’s releases, will be featured Read more about Appear weak when you are strong – Viva Republica Introduces Art of War[…]
Drew Estate announces packaging updates to Tabak Especial at IPCPR Thursday, July 21, 2016 — Miami, FL – Drew Estate announced today packaging updates to their Tabak Especial Negra and Tabak Especial Dulce Cigars. The new packaging will be displayed in Drew Estate’s booth (Booth #2403) at the IPCPR Convention and Tradeshow held July Read more about Drew Estate continues with packaging updates; this time – Tabak Especial[…]
