It is that time of the year when cigar enthusiasts are enamored with Cigar of the Year lists. As we do every year, Stogie Press will have our list for 2023 at the stroke of midnight on December 31. Now, while I have begun building the list, I thought it would be fun to look Read more about A Decade of Stogie Press Best Cigars of the Year[…]
As Konscious Cigars owner Kevin “King” Brown states – “Ignite Your Konsciousness“, a term he uses to describe the state of mind you should be in when enjoying a fine cigar. I have reviewed some other cigars from this young company, but the spotlight deserves to be on his lancero. The first of his blends Read more about Cigar Review: Konscious Cigar Lancero – Rated 97[…]
By creating the unexpected from the overlooked, Luciano Cigars provides customers with an experience beyond the ordinary: Underrated. Delightfully sweet and bold, Underrated is not just a cigar, but a statement. Constructed with meticulous care and intent, this cigar is the ethos of Luciano Cigars. Underrated showcases a remarkable fusion of premium leaves and innovative Read more about Cigar News: Luciano Cigars Introduces the Underrated Cigar[…]
I recently gifted the new Don Pepin Nicaragua TAA Exclusive by a great BOTL (Lou Piscitelli) and have been waiting to give this one a review. The stars aligned one day as I was sorting through what was on the list to review, the Don Pepin Nicaragua caught my eye and called out, me me. Read more about Cigar Review: Don Pepin Vintage Edition Nicaragua TAA Exclusive – Rated 95[…]
At this years PCA Trade Show, Luciano Cigars and Dalay Zigarren announced a new partnership between the two companies for the exclusive distribution of Dalay products by Luciano Cigars in the United States. The two companies have worked together for nearly five years, with Dalay being the sole distributor of Luciano Cigars in Germany. One of the cigars announced Read more about Cigar Review: Dalay Nicaragua Robusto by Luciano Cigars – Rated 95[…]
The Mi Querida Black was officially introduced at the 2022 PCA Trade Show in Las Vegas in a (7.25 x 54) vitola known as the Mi Querida Black SakaKhan, but some say it was teased out in 2021 when Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust’s crafted a Limited Edition “EM” Maduro for the 50th anniversary of JR Read more about Cigar Review: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Mi Querida Black PapaSaka – Rated 96[…]
The TNT was one of Viaje’s earliest cigars. The company created it to celebrate Independence Day in 2010. Over 7 more years there was a TNT though some years were skipped. The last TNT was released in 2021 and now we have the TNT 2023. The Viaje TNT 2023 is expressed in a single (6 x Read more about Cigar Review: Viaje Cigars TNT 2023 – Rated 89[…]
Timeout Cigars are a new brand of cigars based out of Texas. The company was founded by Neil Ylanan. He reached out to Ryan Frank Rodiguez the owner of Ohana Cigars to craft the company’s inaugural blends – the Maduro and the Habano. The name Time Out and the bands are all a play on Read more about Cigar Review: Timeout Cigars Maduro Toro – Rated 91[…]
Foundation Cigar Company, renowned for its commitment to quality and tradition, begins shipping its new line, Metapa, to cigar shops throughout the USA. Inspired by the birth town of Rubén Darío, a legendary Nicaraguan poet, Metapa pays homage to Nicaragua’s rich cultural heritage and the artistry behind its world-class cigars. Nicholas Melillo, founder and Master Blender of Foundation Cigar Company notes: Read more about Cigar News: Foundation Begins Shipping It’s New Line Metapa to Cigar Shops Nationwide[…]
For the past six years, J.C. Newman has released a limited-time Bricktoberfest cigar. This year was the 6th anniversary of the release. The Brick House Bricktoberfest 2023 is expressed in a (6 x 52) toro with a pigtail cap. The blend is described as: The cigars come packaged in 10 count Cuban style boxes and Read more about Cigar Review: J.C. Newman Brickhouse Bricktoberfest 2023 – Rated 95[…]
Introduced at the 2022 PCA Trade show, the All Saints Dedicacion Mitre is a special (5 x 54) vitola that is designed to look like the hat, of the same name, worn by Roman Catholic bishops and abbots as well as some Anglican and Lutheran bishops. It is not quite a torpedo and not quite Read more about Cigar Review: All Saints Dedicacion Habano Mitre – Rated 89[…]
A Little Dondurma History Back, in the middle of the pandemic, in the year 2019, Steve Saka shipped a special, exclusive release cigar to Secreto Cigar Bar in Ferndale, Michigan. That cigar, known as the “Dondurma” was something Steve blended even further back in 2015. According to Steve: “I decided not to sell it because Read more about Cigar Review: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust – Dondurma Golden Child – Rated 95[…]
Announced over a year ago, the Crux Epicure Habano is the 3rd and long waited blend for the revered Epicure line. The previous two were the original Epicure and the Epicure Maduro. The new Crux Epicure Habano started shipping to retailers in July. Jeff Haugen, president of Crux Cigar noted: “The Habano will complete the Read more about Cigar Review: Crux Epicure Habano Robusto – Rated 95[…]
Black Label Trading Company is pleased to announce the release of Bishops Blend Novemdiales to select retailers. Novemdiales is handcrafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. It represents a revised iteration of the original Bishops Blend, by using a Pennsylvania wrapper with other slight revisions. Those that have grown to love this release will Read more about Cigar News: Black Label Trading Company Announces Release of Bishops Blend Novemdiales[…]