Cigar News: Artesano Del Tobacco Starts Shipping the EL Pulpo Culebra “OCTO OCHO”

Posted on September 8, 2023 by bostonjimmie

Artesano Del Tobacco has announced the new EL Pulpo Culebra size called “OCTO OCHO”. These cigars will start shipping today September 8th, and they will be on their way to cigar shops nationwide. EL Pulpo Culebra “OCTO OCHO” is the same blend of the original EL Pulpo cigars with its San Andreas Maduro wrapper, Nicaraguan Read more about Cigar News: Artesano Del Tobacco Starts Shipping the EL Pulpo Culebra “OCTO OCHO”[…]

Drew Estate Introduces “Liga Privada 10 Selección de Mercado” Exclusively for International Markets

Posted on September 2, 2023 by bostonjimmie

Drew Estate is set to launch an entirely new expression of Liga Privada 10 that will become available at the Intertabac Show in Dortmund, Germany, beginning on Sept. 14. Available only to international markets, Liga Privada 10 Selección de Mercado (6 x 52, Toro) is handcrafted to highlight the bold characteristics of a specially curated Read more about Drew Estate Introduces “Liga Privada 10 Selección de Mercado” Exclusively for International Markets[…]

Cigar News: Black Star Line Cigars Announces Jean Baptiste Cigar

Posted on August 27, 2023 by bostonjimmie

Black Star Line Cigars will be releasing the highly anticipated Jean Baptiste cigar very soon. This is a special release that was made for Binnys Beverage Depot. Owner Aric Bey states: “This is a great way to pay homage to Jean Baptiste Pointe Dusable. He is the founder of Chicago and many don’t know he Read more about Cigar News: Black Star Line Cigars Announces Jean Baptiste Cigar[…]

Cigar Review: Espinosa La Bomba Warhead IX – Rated 91

In June of this year, it was announced that Espinosa Premium Cigars was releasing their 9th iteration of the company’s signature La Bomba Warhead. The La Bomba Warhead IX is a continuation of the limited-edition 601 La Bomba Warhead series the company began back in 2013. This year iteration is a (6 x 56) perfecto Read more about Cigar Review: Espinosa La Bomba Warhead IX – Rated 91[…]

Cigar Review: Ohana Nui Cigars Aloha Toro – Rated 98

Early in 2023 Ohana Cigars and 262 Cigars, two Texas based cigar companies announced a new collaboration and formation of a new cigar company known as Ohana Nui. The name is Hawaiian for “Big Family”. The formation resulted in Ohana Cigars having a 10% stake in 262 Cigars and the latter having a 10% stake Read more about Cigar Review: Ohana Nui Cigars Aloha Toro – Rated 98[…]

Cigar Review: Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Sonata Vibrato – Rated 92

Keeping true to form with the theme of his Aging Room Quatrro line, Rafael Nodal has recently released the latest in the line – the Quattro Nicaragua Sonata. This has been a much-awaited cigar since the company’s release of the award-winning Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua back in 2019. The Sonata is Rafael’s way to describe Read more about Cigar Review: Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Sonata Vibrato – Rated 92[…]

Cigar Review: Flatbush Cigar Co. The Doorman Toro – Rated 94

Today I would like to introduce you to another new cigar brand that has found its way to my doorstep. The brand name is Flatbush Cigar Co. According to the parent company, Gotham Cigars: “Gotham Cigars is the largest online purveyor of cigars in the United States. Over 20 years ago, Gotham Cigars’ founder and president, Read more about Cigar Review: Flatbush Cigar Co. The Doorman Toro – Rated 94[…]

Cigar Review: Artesano Del Tobacco El Pulpo Toro Grande – Rated 96

Back in October of 2022, I was fortunate to receive some samples of the pre-release version of the Artesano Del Tobacco El Pulpo. I found it to be a pleasant cigar, but then again it was a pre-release and today I want to offer you my review on the production El Pulpo release that started Read more about Cigar Review: Artesano Del Tobacco El Pulpo Toro Grande – Rated 96[…]

Cigar Review: Villiger 1888 Nicaragua Toro – Rated 94

Originally released in 2022 for the German and Swiss cigar markets, the Villiger 1888 Nicaragua was introduced to the USA at the 2023 PCA trade show. The blend is described as: The Villiger 1888 Nicaragua is expressed in 3 vitolas, each packaged in elegant dark blue 20-count cabinet boxes. The Villiger 1888 Nicaragua is hand Read more about Cigar Review: Villiger 1888 Nicaragua Toro – Rated 94[…]

Taking It To The Nub – Season 4 – Luciano Cigars

Posted on August 5, 2023August 5, 2023 by bostonjimmie

In this episode of Taking It To The nub, Boston Jimmie sits down with Luciano Meirelles and his team at Luciano Cigars. We discuss the latest in the evolution of this vertically integrated Premium Cigar company including the newest of blends and multiple collaborations the company has formed over the past year to bring some Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 4 – Luciano Cigars[…]

Cigar Review: Black Star Line Cigars Rose Wood 1923 – Rated 92

Back in June, Black Star Line Cigars and Oveja Negra announced the introduction of the Rosewood 1923. The cigar is a dedication to the race riot that occurred in Rosewood, Florida. Aric Bey, owner of Black Star Line Cigars noted his excitement to work with James Brown and his Oveja Negra factory in Estelí, Nicaragua: Read more about Cigar Review: Black Star Line Cigars Rose Wood 1923 – Rated 92[…]

Cigar News: CAO Cigars Announces the Return of the Mortal Coil

Posted on July 28, 2023 by bostonjimmie

CAO Arcana Mortal Coil will soon be back by popular demand. The limited-edition cigar that features “Andullo,” the oldest tobacco fermentation method of the Dominican Republic, will ship to retailers on August 1. Ed Lahmann, senior brand manager of CAO cigars said, “The fans of CAO spoke, and we listened. We previously brought back Mortal Read more about Cigar News: CAO Cigars Announces the Return of the Mortal Coil[…]

Cigar News: Espinosa Premium Cigars Announces Lounge Exclusive “Linked” Cigar

Posted on July 28, 2023 by bostonjimmie

Espinosa Premium Cigars is proud to announce the release of a lounge exclusive cigar, the Espinosa Linked. The name was chosen to emphasize the strong connection between Espinosa Premium Cigars and their lounges. The Espinosa Linked is made exclusively and available only to the ten (10) branded Espinosa Lounges throughout the United States. Said Erik Espinosa, Read more about Cigar News: Espinosa Premium Cigars Announces Lounge Exclusive “Linked” Cigar[…]

Cigar Review: Black Label Trading Co. La Madonna Negra Rothschild – Rated 97

Back in June, James Brown and Black Label Trading Co. announced the release of a special cigar to celebrate the company’s 10 years in the business. The cigar would be called La Madonna Negra. In the press release, James Brown, creator of Black Label Trading Co. and partner at Fabrica Oveja Negra. stated: “La Madonna Read more about Cigar Review: Black Label Trading Co. La Madonna Negra Rothschild – Rated 97[…]