Back in November, for my 62nd birthday, I decided I needed a laid back, unwinding, relaxing vacation after a long year that had some seriously stressing moments. When this happens, my favorite go to spot is the Florida Keys, especially the city of Key West. I have been there well over 25 times and I Read more about Lifestyle: Rodriguez Cigars Key West – A Revisit[…]
In this Taking it To The Nub episode, Boston Jimmie from Stogie Press sits down with Danny DiFabio the owner of Rodriguez Cigars Key West at Executive Cigar Shop and Lounge in Sanford FL. We talk about what is new and coming from his iconic brand along with some history of the company. Later in Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Rodriguez Cigars Key West and Papas Pilar Rum[…]
In December of 2019, Rodriguez Cigars of Key West introduced another spectacular cigar to the market. Known as the Primera Clase, the offering was described as a medium to full blend of aged wrapper, binder, and filler tobaccos. In fact, the company noted that all the leaves used in this cigar have gone through a Read more about Cigar Review: Rodriguez Cigars Primera Clase Corona – Rated 94[…]
Rodriguez Cigars, a small and highly acclaimed boutique cigar company in Key West, Florida has announced the release of their latest blend, the Primera Clase. This latest offering is described as a medium to full blend of aged wrapper, binder, and filler tobaccos. All the leaves used in this cigar have gone through a four Read more about Cigar News: Rodriguez Cigars of Key West Releases the Primera Clase[…]
You know, every now and then I find myself smoking a Connecticut wrapped cigar and saying to myself, “Damn, this is a one fine cigar!” Today was one of those days. Now don’t get me wrong, there are some pretty good blondes on the market, but then there are a few that really stand out. Read more about Cigar Review: Rodriguez Cigars Reserva Privada Robusto – Rated 96[…]
Key West is known as a great party town – Duval Street, the Sunsets, cruise ships arriving three times a week, Sloppy Joe’s, the Hemingway Look-a-Likes and of course, Fantasy Fest over Halloween. The party starts and ends at sun up each dawn – new partiers head out as the previous night’s revelers stumble home. Read more about Gates Hotel Key West[…]
It’s been just about a year since we were last down in the Conch Republic. Once again the year-end holidays were upon us and a little Key West excursion was in order, along with a visit to Rodriguez Cigars and owner Danny DiFabio to see what’s new. When we last visited Danny, he explained how Read more about A Revisit with Rodriguez Cigars – Key West[…]
Imagine sitting on the beach in Key West FL as the warm breeze rustles the palm trees and the morning sun heats the sand at your feet. Now think about how close you are to Cuba – 90 miles – just a short distance, but still a land far far away if you are an Read more about Rodriguez Cigars – Series 84 Maduro – Cigar Review[…]
This past month we have seen some interesting news in the cigar industry. The United States continues to move forward with open relation with Cuba and making travel there even easier. You no longer need to apply for a license to visit the forbidden island but you will still need to identify the reason for Read more about Editorial February 2015[…]
Do you know this man? He is Danny DiFabio the sales manager of Rodriguez Cigars in Key West Florida. They are the oldest still operating factory and shop on the island. Even looking at their logo, which is ever present on their cigars and boxes, depicts Rodriguez as the King of the Keys. I have Read more about Rodriguez Cigars – Key West[…]
What do you get when you take a World Record holding Kite Boarder, Chef, and 20 year resident of Key West and add the love of Rum – not to mention the life of a Conch? You get one of the best craft rum distilleries in America. Paul Menta a long time chef in Key Read more about Chef Distilled – Key West First Legal Rum Distillery[…]
I have vacationed in Key West FL for as long as I have lived here in the sunshine state. I moved down to Florida in 1986 and quickly discovered America’s Caribbean island. The island is just 90 miles from Cuba and is steeped in history. There is only a few ways to get to Key Read more about Key West – America’s Caribbean Island[…]
So we have closed out 2014 and now we look forward to a new year. Looking back over 2014, Stogie Press would like to thank all of our followers and friends who have been supporting us throughout the year. We started Stogie Press with the intention of making a premier online cigar magazine and I Read more about Editorial January 2015[…]