Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 33 – Todd Vance –Stallone Nicaragua Cigars

Posted on November 20, 2020November 21, 2020 by bostonjimmie

In this episode, Boston Jimmie has a cigar chat with Todd Vance – North American Vice President of Sales for Stallone Nicaragua Cigars. This 2014 founded company is owned by real time cowboy, Tony Barrios and uses Tabacalera La Perla in Nicaragua, owned by the famed cigar maker Guillermo Pena. Todd and Boston Jimmie talk Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 33 – Todd Vance –Stallone Nicaragua Cigars[…]

Cigar Review: Providencia Cigars Mix Tape – Rated 92

It’s been a while since I talked about Providencia Cigars, that little Texas cigar company that keep on delivering. Recently, the company has created a new line of cigars that follow a theme that throws them back to the 1980’s when boom boxes, cassette tapes, video games, detox centers, the moonwalk, etc. Ray Zinar, co Read more about Cigar Review: Providencia Cigars Mix Tape – Rated 92[…]

Cigar Review: Crowned Heads Mil Dias Corona Gorda – Rated 95

As crazy as the 2020 has been, there have been some sweet spots throughout the year. One of those was the announcement that Crowned Heads collaborated once again with Tabacalera Pichardo to produce a new cigar line, the Mil Dias. Mil Dias translates to ‘one-thousand days,’ and is a reference to the three-year window of Read more about Cigar Review: Crowned Heads Mil Dias Corona Gorda – Rated 95[…]

Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 31 – Greg Free – Fuerte y Libre Cigars

Posted on November 13, 2020November 13, 2020 by bostonjimmie

In this episode of Taking It To The Nub, Boston Jimmie has a cigar chat with Fuerte y Libre Cigars Founder, Gregg Free and his National Sales Director Randy Karl. Mr. Free, an educated horticulturist, is a unique figure in the boutique cigar world as he not only understands the blending and rolling processes, but Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 31 – Greg Free – Fuerte y Libre Cigars[…]

Cigar Review: Barreda Cigars Don Chico Maduro – Rated 94

Last month, I introduced you to a new line of cigars that I came upon – Barreda Cigars. The history of the company and Don Chico can be found in the review of the Don Chico Habano which you can find here. As promised, today I would like to discuss the second blend in the Read more about Cigar Review: Barreda Cigars Don Chico Maduro – Rated 94[…]

Cigar Review: Viaje Black & White Maduro – Rated 90

Growing up in NY, we had plenty of local bakeries that made some of the best donuts, pastries, bread, and cookies I have ever had. When it came to cookies, one stands out famously, the Black and White. It was large cookie that had one half iced with chocolate and the other half with vanilla. Read more about Cigar Review: Viaje Black & White Maduro – Rated 90[…]

Cigar Review: Tres Leones Cigars – The Barbary – Rated 90

I can hear you saying it right now; “Jimmie, who is Tres Leones Cigars?“ I am glad you asked, as I never heard of this small boutique cigar brand until a couple of months ago when the owners reached out to me and asked if I would be interested in reviewing their craft. Well, the Read more about Cigar Review: Tres Leones Cigars – The Barbary – Rated 90[…]

Cigar Review: Stallone Nicaragua Cigars Alazán Habano Robusto – Rated 96

Founded in 2014, Stallone Cigars was born out of a passion for Premium Cigars and horses. The name Stallone was chosen as it is the Italian word for Stallion. Owner, Tony Barrios, besides having a deep passion for cigars, is also a lover of horses. He received his first horse when he was a child Read more about Cigar Review: Stallone Nicaragua Cigars Alazán Habano Robusto – Rated 96[…]

Cigar Review: Mombacho Diplomático Rum – Rated 88

OK, I hear you saying, ‘Jimmie, are you reviewing a cigar or rum here?‘. Well, I am reviewing a cigar that was a collaboration between Mombacho Cigars S.A. and Ron Diplomático Rum. Introduced at the 2019 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show, the Mombacho Diplomático Rum was created specifically, to pair with Ron Diplomático rum. Read more about Cigar Review: Mombacho Diplomático Rum – Rated 88[…]

Cigar Review: Drew Estate 2020 B.O.T.L. Lancero – Rated 96

Back in June of this year, Drew Estate announced the 2020 return of the limited edition “Brothers of the Leaf (B.O.T.L.) – Brown Label” cigar as a Brick & Mortar exclusive for Drew Diplomat retailers. The BOTL cigar platform was originally created in 2012 to pay homage to the brothers and sisters of premium cigar Read more about Cigar Review: Drew Estate 2020 B.O.T.L. Lancero – Rated 96[…]

Cigar News: Southern Draw adds two more “rungs” to the Jacobs Ladder Brimstone

Posted on October 19, 2020October 19, 2020 by bostonjimmie

As part of their Fall Release Collection, Southern Draw Cigars, makers of the award-winning Jacobs Ladder and Brimstone blends of cigars, have released two new “Brimstone” expressions – the Oblivion and the Un Presidente. Jacobs Ladder is the popular cigar blend named in part for Ethan Jacob, the son of Founders, Robert & Sharon Holt. Read more about Cigar News: Southern Draw adds two more “rungs” to the Jacobs Ladder Brimstone[…]

Cigar News: Alec Bradley Cigar Co. Now Shipping Limited Edition Black Market EstelÍ Diamond

Posted on October 5, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Alec Bradley Cigar Co. has announced that the long anticipated limited edition Black Market Estelí Diamond cigars will begin shipping to tobacconists this week. Originally scheduled for a June 2020 release, the importation of the 1500 sixteen-count boxes was halted due to Covid-19 related concerns. Alec Bradley pre-sold the entire production to tobacconists in March Read more about Cigar News: Alec Bradley Cigar Co. Now Shipping Limited Edition Black Market EstelÍ Diamond[…]

Cigar News: Viva La Vida by A.J. Fernandez Goes International

Posted on October 5, 2020 by bostonjimmie

AJ Fernandez is pleased to announce the international market launch of its renowned Viva La Vida cigars as originally created in 2019 by Billy and Gus Fakih. AJ Fernandez will not only continue to manufacture Viva La Vida cigars, but also distribute the brand throughout their international markets. These markets include places such as Europe, Read more about Cigar News: Viva La Vida by A.J. Fernandez Goes International[…]

Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Grand Reserve Robusto – Rated 97

If you look at the Rocky Patel website, you will see the following write-up on the company’s Grand Reserve cigar line which was released to the International market in 2018: “As the demand for his cigars boom abroad, Rocky Patel decided to dedicate a special brand exclusive to the international market. It’s called GRAND RESERVE, and it Read more about Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Grand Reserve Robusto – Rated 97[…]