Cigar Review: Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Brimstone – Rated 92

Posted on July 16, 2020July 16, 2020 by bostonjimmie

One of the highlights of the 2019 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show, was the announcement and showcase of the Brimstone line extension to the acclaimed Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder. Hailed as the company’s boldest blend, it was described as a vivid interpretation of wrath with the Jacobs Ladder –hail, fire and brimstone – the names applied to each of its triple ligero filler tobaccos. Read more about Cigar Review: Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Brimstone – Rated 92[…]

Cigar News: Southern Draw Cigars Cancels In-Person Event Participation for 2020

Posted on June 19, 2020June 19, 2020 by bostonjimmie

In a letter to the media, Robert and Sharon Holt stated the company will not be participating in any in-person events for the remainder of 2020. This decision was not reached easily, but the company recognizes the severity of he COVID-19 virus and felt it was best to follow the guidelines in place. The company Read more about Cigar News: Southern Draw Cigars Cancels In-Person Event Participation for 2020[…]

Cigar Review: Southern Draw Cedrus Lancero – Rated 89

Posted on May 26, 2020May 26, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Back in January of this year, Southern Draw Cigars rolled out their latest extension to their famed CEDRUS bland at the TPE 2020 Trade Show in Las Vegas, NV. The latest in this line is a box pressed vitola. The CEDRUS Lancero is expressed in a 7.5 x 40 box pressed vitola and comes packaged Read more about Cigar Review: Southern Draw Cedrus Lancero – Rated 89[…]

Cigar News: Southern Draw Desert Rose – Rated 96

Posted on May 7, 2020May 7, 2020 by bostonjimmie

HAs it been almost year? A year since Southern Draw Cigars celebrated the Boss Lady herself with an extension to the Rose of Sharon line? Well yes it has! Now I would be remiss, if I did not say I have been quietly enjoying this line extension over the past year. Every now and then Read more about Cigar News: Southern Draw Desert Rose – Rated 96[…]

Cigar Lifestyle: Eleven Cigars Most Talked About in 2019 – Mike Holmes

Posted on January 19, 2020January 21, 2020 by bostonjimmie

A note from Boston Jimmie Alright now – 2019 is over, cigar media have posted their top lists and the debates have begun. You may agree or disagree with the ratings, rankings, and selections on them, or then again you may not even care, but one thing every consumer should pay attention to is what Read more about Cigar Lifestyle: Eleven Cigars Most Talked About in 2019 – Mike Holmes[…]

Cigar News: Southern Draw Cigars Declares no Price Increase for 2020

Posted on January 17, 2020January 17, 2020 by bostonjimmie

In a press release today, Southern Draw Cigars has declared they will not have any price increases on their cigars for 2020. Sharon Holt a.k.a. The Rose of Sharon shared the company’s thought process: “We wish to avoid spending too much time on price increase (and justification) discussions with our staff and current valued retailer Read more about Cigar News: Southern Draw Cigars Declares no Price Increase for 2020[…]

Cigar News: Southern Draw to Showcase the CEDRUS Lancero at TPE 2020

Posted on January 17, 2020January 17, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Southern Draw Cigars announced today they will be showcasing a lancero extension to their famed CEDRUS blend at the TPE 2020 Trade Show in Las Vegas, NV being held later this month. In the press release, Robert Holt, owner of Southern Draw Cigars stated: “Southern Draw Cigars has been quietly enjoying this size for several Read more about Cigar News: Southern Draw to Showcase the CEDRUS Lancero at TPE 2020[…]

Cigar News: Stogie Press 2019 Top 25 Boutique Cigars

Posted on December 31, 2019August 27, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Happy New Year to everyone. I hope you enjoyed ringing in a new decade as much as I have. This past year has seen some amazing cigars and this years list includes not only those released in 2019 but some from 2018 that did not make it into the review cycle the year they were Read more about Cigar News: Stogie Press 2019 Top 25 Boutique Cigars[…]

Cigar News: 2019 Stogie Press Top 25 Boutique Cigar Candidates – 16 through 20

Posted on December 27, 2019December 29, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Here is hoping everyone had a fine Christmas, Hanukkah, Festivus, Kwanza time with your family and friends. As we continue with the unveiling of our 2019 Top 25 Boutique Cigars, today we present candidates 16-20. Remember, these are not yet ranked, they are only candidates, and like in the past, there will be 28 cigars Read more about Cigar News: 2019 Stogie Press Top 25 Boutique Cigar Candidates – 16 through 20[…]

Cigar Review: Southern Draw Kudzu LUSTRUM – Rated 99

Posted on November 21, 2019November 21, 2019 by bostonjimmie

You have read about, heard about, maybe even enjoyed one, but today I am here to present the Stogie Press review of the Southern Draw Kudzu LUSTRUM. This is not your run of the mill cigar, it is an anniversary cigar to celebrate 5 years in the cigar business. That’s right, Robert Holt has been Read more about Cigar Review: Southern Draw Kudzu LUSTRUM – Rated 99[…]

IPCPR/PCA News: Southern Draw Cigars

Posted on July 30, 2019July 30, 2019 by bostonjimmie

This year, Robert Holt and his Southern Draw Cigars family were celebrating 5 years in the premium cigar business and they did it in grand style, as they showcased an array of products at the Premium Cigar Association trade show. Starting with the new Jacob’s Ladder Brimstone, which is the boldest fullest strength cigar the Read more about IPCPR/PCA News: Southern Draw Cigars[…]

Cigar News: Southern Draw Cigars Updates Package Design

Posted on June 25, 2019June 25, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Southern Draw Cigars has been growing like wildfire over the last five years and as a result the company has stacks of used cigar boxes on its warehouse shelves, has noticed empty boxes piled in the corners of its valued retail partners, and even in the garages of its most supportive customers. The growth has also attracted some unwanted attention and the company opted to address it with an updated Read more about Cigar News: Southern Draw Cigars Updates Package Design[…]

Cigar News: A New Rose of Sharon – is DESERT bound

Posted on June 24, 2019June 24, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Southern Draw Cigars’ blend with the iconic “pink band” will offer a perfect oasis in the scorching desert for the attendees of the IPCPR 2019. The DESERT ROSE is a hearty sun-loving cigar that thrives in these hot temperatures, a perfect addition to the Rose of Sharon premium cigar line. The Boss Lady herself, Sharon Read more about Cigar News: A New Rose of Sharon – is DESERT bound[…]

Must See and Try – Small Brand Cigars at the 2019 IPCPR

Posted on June 21, 2019June 21, 2019 by bostonjimmie

If you are attending the 87th annual IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, NV this month, you may want to reserve a percentage of your purchasing budget for some small, yet growing, boutique cigar brands that offer quality and flavor that rivals the biggest brands in the industry. As the one cigar media website that Read more about Must See and Try – Small Brand Cigars at the 2019 IPCPR[…]