In this episode of Taking It To The Nub, Boston Jimmie from Stogie Press sits down with Dan Thompson – President of Micallef Cigars. We talk about his role in the transformation of the company and his background in growing business and consumer relations. Dan discussed the impact of the Micallef Ambassador program and how Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 2 – Dan Thompson – Micallef Cigars[…]
Micallef Cigars has announced the release of the new Micallef A Gordo. Micallef credits their Ambassador group with making the A its most popular blend. The Micallef A Gordo is the blend’s second vitola; and marks the first anniversary of the original, a Churchill, coming to market. The Micallef A is a collaboration and celebration Read more about Cigar News: Micallef Cigars Releases the Micallef A Gordo, the Second Vitola in the Popular Blend[…]
Micallef Cigars, barely known just a few short years ago, has been growing box by box since their introduction in 2016. One of the many reasons for the company’s growth has been their Ambassador Program which stated back in 2019 and is designed to “bring together a community of cigar enthusiasts who share an admiration Read more about Cigar Review: Micallef Cigars “A” – Rated 90[…]
The Micallef Grande Bold Ligero is part of the Micallef Cigars Grande Bold line of cigars that were introduced in 2018. The line includes a variety of blends; Maduro, Nicaragua, Mata Fina, Sumatra, and todays review the Ligero. Not only did the company release five new blends but each one was released in multiple vitolas Read more about Cigar Review: Micallef Cigars Grande Bold Ligero 552L – Rated – 91[…]
In a bold move and true to the self described mantra of the company, Micallef Cigars has announced they are severing sales with online shops, Cigars International, Thompson Cigars, Meier & Dutch, and Cigar.com. Al Micallef, Founder of Micallef Cigars. stated in a press release: “Brick & Mortar stores are the heart of the cigar Read more about Cigar News: Micallef Cigars Severs Ties With Big Online Cigar Shops[…]
Micallef Cigars, LLC announced, through an Email blast to their fans, they are expanding 3 of their existing lines. The company plans a total of 6 new vitolas to be introduced across the Legacy lines of the Migdalia, Connecticut, and the Experiencia La Crema. The vitolas are in robusto, toro and gordo formats. The new Read more about Cigar News: Micallef Cigars to Expand the Legacy Line[…]
Today we take a look at the second in the Grande Bold series from the Micallef Cigars that was introduced at this years IPCPR. The Grande Bold series consists of 5 different blends and today we will be examining the Grande Bold Mata Fina. We recently reviewed the Grand Bold Nicaragua which scored a 93. The Read more about Cigar Review: Micallef Cigars Grande Bold Mata Fina 556MF – Rated 85[…]
At the 2017 IPCPR, a new name hit the market, with a full portfolio of cigar blends and sizes – Micallef Cigars. The new company had an impressively crowded booth for any brand owner let alone a new brand. They had a great story and a successful businessman as an owner. Throughout the week, word Read more about Cigar Review: Micallef Grande Bold Nicaragua 554N – Rated 90[…]
Micallef Cigars announced yesterday they will be offering IPCPR specials on all orders starting now through July 17, 2018. The specials include their full line including the latest Micallef Grande Bold line to be introduced at the show. You can mix and match boxes as you desire. Buy 12 boxes get 2 Boxes (equal or Read more about Micallef Cigars Announces IPCPR Show Specials[…]
Today I would like to offer a review of another cigar in the Micallef Cigars lineup. Over the past few months we introduced you to the bolder more fuller bodied cigars from Dr. Al Micallef and the Gomez Sanchez family including the 1RA Generacion Leyenda and the Herencia Maduro. This time we are stepping it over Read more about Micallef Connecticut Cigar Review – A One and Only[…]
In December of 2017, I introduced you to the Micallef Gomez Sanchez 1RA Generacion Leyenda No. 1, a large, almost 2 hour smoke, that delivered on quality and flavor. It magnificently showed the craft of the 130 years of the Gomez Sanchez family and desire of Dr. Al Micallef to create a truly enjoyable cigar. Today Read more about Micallef Gomez Sanchez 1RA Generacion Leyenda No. 2 Cigar Review[…]
There is a lot to say about heritage, especially when it comes to the creation of premium cigars. When Al Micallef partnered with the Gomez Sanchez family, he got 130 years of cigar making and tobacco heritage to help his Micallef brand produce some of the finest cigars to hit the market. Of course with Read more about Micallef Herencia Maduro Cigar Review – Heritage Shines Brightly[…]
We have just 13 days before the big announcement of the 2017 Top 25 Boutique Cigars here on Stogie Press. Today I would like to present the next 5 candidates for our list. The first 5 candidates were published last week here. The Yayabo Series 04 Admiral The Crowned Heads Four Kicks Maduro The Micallef Cigars Experiencia Read more about 2017 Top 25 Boutique Cigars Candidates 6 – 10[…]
Today I would like to offer a review on another Micallef Cigars and Gomez Sanchez collaboration – the Gomez Sanchez 1RA Generacion Leyenda 1. It was part of the overall collection presented by Micallef Cigars at t his years IPCPR. You can read the story of Micallef Cigars and their relation to the famed Gomez Read more about Micallef Gomez Sanchez 1RA Generacion Leyenda 1 Cigar Review[…]