Cigar News: Protocol Cigars Announces the Protocol Cyber Crimes Unit (CCU)

Posted on September 1, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Protocol Cigars announced today, the release of The Protocol Cyber Crimes Unit. This is the first new addition to the Protocol Core Line since the release of the Protocol Official Misconduct in 2018. Keeping with the company’s law enforcement theme, the Protocol Cyber Crimes Unit is done to honor those that protect the world from Read more about Cigar News: Protocol Cigars Announces the Protocol Cyber Crimes Unit (CCU)[…]

Cigar News: Protocol Cigars Announces the Protocol Pool Party Year 1

Posted on July 23, 2020July 23, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Protocol Cigars has announced a special limited edition release cigar called the Protocol Pool Party Year 1. The cigars were produced at Erik Espinosa’s La Zona Factory in Esteli, Nicaragua. The Protocol Pool Party Year 1 has a blend described as: Wrapper – Mexican San Andreas Maduro Binder – Connecticut Shade Filler – Nicaraguan Corojo Read more about Cigar News: Protocol Cigars Announces the Protocol Pool Party Year 1[…]

Cigar News: Amendola Family Cigars Moves to New Factories

Posted on June 9, 2020June 9, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Durham, NC based Amendola Family Cigar Company has made the decision to move manufacturing operations away from Tabacalera G. Kafie y Cia to Erik Espinosa’s La Zona factory in Esteli, Nicaragua and possibly also Aganorsa Leaf. Amendola has been with Tabacalera G. Kafie y Cia since July of 2018. Jeffrey Amendola, founder and president, Amendola Read more about Cigar News: Amendola Family Cigars Moves to New Factories[…]

Cigar Lifestyle: More Than Meets The Eye, Introducing The Smoking Chicks – By Mike Holmes

Posted on April 28, 2020April 29, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Ever since they appeared on KMA Talk Radio with Abe and his crew, these sisters of the leaf instantly appeared on everyone’s radar. Prior to forming their crew, each of these ladies had their own social media followings and were already making their own mark on the cigar community with their vast knowledge and lively Read more about Cigar Lifestyle: More Than Meets The Eye, Introducing The Smoking Chicks – By Mike Holmes[…]

Cigar News: Pennsylvania and New Jersey Authorities trying to Identify Jane Doe

Posted on May 28, 2019May 28, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Back in January of 2019, an unidentified cigar hit the market in the Pennsylvania area and without any identifiable markings or blend information it was named John Doe. That cigar was eventually declared an offspring from the Cubariqueño Cigar and now is officially a “unicorn”. If you have one you are lucky. Now, cigar authorities Read more about Cigar News: Pennsylvania and New Jersey Authorities trying to Identify Jane Doe[…]

Cigar Review: Protocol Themis Lancero – Rated 93

Posted on December 27, 2018December 27, 2018 by bostonjimmie

This year at the IPCPR, Juan Cancel and Bill Ives doubled down in Vegas with their acclaimed Protocol Themis blend by extended the line with a Lancero vitola. Although lanceros are one of those sizes that can be hit or miss with consumers, the Protocol Themis lancero is the company’s third lancero offering. It follows Read more about Cigar Review: Protocol Themis Lancero – Rated 93[…]

Cornelius & Anthony Premium Cigars to release The Gent and Mistress

Posted on June 27, 2018June 27, 2018 by bostonjimmie

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 27, 2018 Cornelius & Anthony Premium Cigars is proud to release The Gent and Mistress lines at this summer’s 2018 IPCPR trade show in Las Vegas. Both “The Gent” and “Mistress” are produced at the La Zona factory in Estelí, Nicaragua. Both lines will be presented in 4 sizes and presented Read more about Cornelius & Anthony Premium Cigars to release The Gent and Mistress[…]

Espinosa Laranja Reserva Cigar Review

Posted on May 26, 2018May 23, 2018 by bostonjimmie

Today I would like to give my input on the Espinosa Laranja Reserva cigar. This is one of the memorable cigars that is a master work of the Espinosa La Zona factory in Esteli, Nicaragua. By now, many of you have probably tried this unique and pleasurable smoke but I felt the need to present Read more about Espinosa Laranja Reserva Cigar Review[…]

Espinosa Wasabi Cigar Review by Boston Jimmie and Zac Riley

Posted on May 13, 2018 by bostonjimmie

There has been a lot of buzz these past couple of months about the return of the Espinosa Wasabi cigar. Originally debuting in 2016 as part of the Espinosa Back Room series, the Wasabi was a very limited production cigar. Now once again, Erik must have been out for sushi again and decided it was Read more about Espinosa Wasabi Cigar Review by Boston Jimmie and Zac Riley[…]

La Sirena Porthole Oscuro Cigar Review – Worthy Value

Posted on February 5, 2018February 5, 2018 by bostonjimmie

Last year at the annual La Zona Palooza event in Miami, I received one of Arielle Ditkowich’s La Sirena Porthole cigars. This particular cigar line was released back in 2015 and was based on a challenge to Ms. Ditkowich to create a cigar for the value minded consumer. The result of that fan challenge was the creation Read more about La Sirena Porthole Oscuro Cigar Review – Worthy Value[…]

The Crux Epicure Cigar Review – Patience Grasshopper Patience

Posted on December 1, 2017December 31, 2017 by bostonjimmie

Hello to all you Crux Cigar fans out there. By now you should be starting to get your hands on the new Crux Epicure cigar and I can assure you it is a quite the smoking experience. I have personally enjoyed a handful of these delectable cigars and have shared some with friends of mine. Read more about The Crux Epicure Cigar Review – Patience Grasshopper Patience[…]

Espinosa Habano 2015 Cigar Review

Posted on November 1, 2017 by bostonjimmie

Introduced or should I say re-introduced at the 2015 IPCPR, the Espinosa Habano blend got a new look and a tweak in the blend. The original Espinosa Habano was released in 2012 when Erik Espinosa opened his new boutique cigar line and his La Zona cigar factory in Esteli, Nicaragua. So here we are in Read more about Espinosa Habano 2015 Cigar Review[…]

Protocol by Cubariqueno Cigar Review – A New Revolution

Posted on April 23, 2017 by bostonjimmie

Back in May of 2015, a small boutique cigar company created a wave in the US market with the release of their inaugural blend, the Protocol. This company was the Cubariqueno Cigar Company founded by Bill Ives, Juan Cancel and Bill Agathis. The company partnered with Erik Espinosa and the La Zona cigar factory to Read more about Protocol by Cubariqueno Cigar Review – A New Revolution[…]

Cornelius & Anthony Meridian Cigar Review

Posted on February 16, 2017 by bostonjimmie

Back in the fall of 2015, I received a cigar from a new boutique cigar company to review. That cigar was the Meridian and the company was Cornelius & Anthony cigars. When I finally broke it out to review I contacted the brand owner, Steven Bailey, and asked about the blend so I could complete Read more about Cornelius & Anthony Meridian Cigar Review[…]