Dapper Cigars Siempre Sun Grown

Cigar Review: Dapper Cigars Siempre Sun Grown Gordo – Rated 88

Over the past few months I have reviewed two Dapper cigar products to date and as noted in the the review of the review of the company’s El Borracho, Dapper Cigars founder Ian Reith had one goal, “Make just one Great Cigar“. Well that cigar was the second fine cigar I reviewed from the young Read more about Cigar Review: Dapper Cigars Siempre Sun Grown Gordo – Rated 88[…]

Cigar Review: Warfighter Tobacco .50 Cal Garrison Oscuro Maduro Double Corona – Rated 90

It has been a while since I spoke about Warfighter Tobacco Company. Today I offer a review of the company’s .50 Cal Garrison Oscuro Maduro Double Corona, a cigar that has been aging in my humidor for about 18 months. I received this from the company at the 2018 IPCPR. Warfighter represents more than just Read more about Cigar Review: Warfighter Tobacco .50 Cal Garrison Oscuro Maduro Double Corona – Rated 90[…]

Cigar Review: Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Brazilian Maduro Toro Especial – Rated 92

Released to retailers in December of 2018, the Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Brazilian Maduro started showing up in social media posts since then. The Herrera Esteli Brazilian Maduro was announced at the 2018 IPCPR and reflected the new face-lift for the Herrera Esteli that also includes the “Habano’, “Norteno”, and most recently this year, the Read more about Cigar Review: Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Brazilian Maduro Toro Especial – Rated 92[…]

Cigar Review: Sinistro Cigars Last Cowboy Maduro – Rated 91

Mr. Red, Mr. Black, Mr. White; it sounds like part of the cast for the Reservoir Dogs, but in reality it is the core lines of Sinistro Cigars, a Glendale, CA based cigar company founded by James Agopian. The company has been in existence since 2015 and has been growing year over year. Adding to Read more about Cigar Review: Sinistro Cigars Last Cowboy Maduro – Rated 91[…]

Cigar Review: Alec Bradley Magic Toast – Rated 93

If you visit the Alec Bradley website, you will see the following quote from Alan Rubin, owner of Alec Bradley Cigars: “A star in born. Alec Bradley Magic Toast got its name on a night forever etched in my memory. That’s the night, I saw for myself, by flashlight, a crop that was beyond belief. Read more about Cigar Review: Alec Bradley Magic Toast – Rated 93[…]

Hiram and Solomon Veiled Prophet Monarch

Cigar Review: Hiram and Solomon Veiled Prophet Monarch – Rated 94

As I was enjoying the Easter and Passover weekend with my family, I looking for some cigars I have not smoked lately and decided to pick out a Hiram & Solomon Veiled Prophet Monarch. As I was smoking this I realized this is a cigar I have not reviewed yet on Stogie Press and decided Read more about Cigar Review: Hiram and Solomon Veiled Prophet Monarch – Rated 94[…]

Cigar Review: Southern Draw 300 Manos Habano Piramides – Rated 92

You have heard me report on these when they were announced at the IPCPR, you have seen me smoke a few, perhaps you were at an event where I donated a bundle to give away. We are talking about the Southern Draw Cigars – 300 Manos (Hands). It is time to talk more deeply about Read more about Cigar Review: Southern Draw 300 Manos Habano Piramides – Rated 92[…]

Cigar Review: Felix Assouline CSB Fuerte N’aie Pas Peur – Rated 95

The 2018 IPCPR was a big show for Felix Assouline Cigars as they introduced a number of new lines to their expanding portfolio. The CSB line was one that had three additional blends added to it and today I would like to talk about the Felix Assouline CSB Fuerte. The CSB Fuerte is a Nicaraguan Read more about Cigar Review: Felix Assouline CSB Fuerte N’aie Pas Peur – Rated 95[…]

Cigar News: Crux Cigars Shipping the Limitada Redline

Over 3 years ago, at the 2015 IPCPR, Crux Cigars showcased a new line known as the Crux Limitada. The intent of that line was to be able to release yearly versions of the cigar highlighting aged leaf that the company had procured years prior. At last years IPCPR, the Crux team put out a Read more about Cigar News: Crux Cigars Shipping the Limitada Redline[…]

Cigar Review: MBombay MQBA Vintage Reserve Nikka – Rated 97

Last year at the IPCPR, Mel Shah, the owner of Bombay Tabak was showcasing his latest line of cigars known as the MQBA Vintage Reserve. The name MQBA by the way is pronounced “em-kyoo-bho” in case you were wondering. I sampled the Nikka vitola, at the show and was impressed even though they just arrived. Read more about Cigar Review: MBombay MQBA Vintage Reserve Nikka – Rated 97[…]

Cigar Review: La Palina Blue Label TAA 2018 – Rated 92

Last year was a busy year for Tobacconists’ Association of America (TAA) exclusive cigars. There were 21 cigars including including 14 limited editions and 7 on going releases. The list represented 20 premium cigar makers. One of those brands was La Palina cigars who followed their 2017 Bronze Label with the introduction of the Blue Read more about Cigar Review: La Palina Blue Label TAA 2018 – Rated 92[…]

Cigar Review: Kristoff Vengeance Toro – Rated 92

Way back in the days of old, long before the FDA was sinking their teeth into the cigar industry’s jugular, there was a small boutique cigar brand known as Exclusive Cigars started by an 18-year veteran of the financial industry. That man was Glen Case, who you all know as the owner of Kristoff Cigars. Read more about Cigar Review: Kristoff Vengeance Toro – Rated 92[…]

Cigar Review: Room 101 Farce Habano Robusto – Rated 94

The year 2018 was a pivot year for Matt Booth and his Room 101 Cigars brand. As some of you know, Matt took a small hiatus from the cigar industry but returned in 2018 with “his” first new blend known as the Farce. Back in December I reviewed the pre-release edition of this new blend Read more about Cigar Review: Room 101 Farce Habano Robusto – Rated 94[…]

Cigar Review: DBL Cigars – Derame III – Rated 95

At the 2018 IPCPR, Francisco Almonte, owner of Dominican Big Leaguer (DBL) Cigars, showcased the third release of his limited edition Derrame Series cigar. Known as the Derrame III, it was displayed in a beautiful 49 count humidor that housed 40 box-pressed vitolas and 9 round vitolas. The humidor is as stunning as the cigars Read more about Cigar Review: DBL Cigars – Derame III – Rated 95[…]