Cigar Review: Bolivar Aniversario Toro – Rated 93

Few names in the premium cigar industry carry the historical weight of Bolivar. Inspired by the famed South American liberator Simón Bolívar, the brand has become synonymous with rich, full-flavored cigars for generations. To commemorate more than 130 years of the Bolivar legacy, Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) introduced the limited-edition Bolivar Aniversario, a cigar designed Read more about Cigar Review: Bolivar Aniversario Toro – Rated 93[…]

Cigar Review: Cohiba Riviera Box Pressed Lancero – Rated 90

At the 2024 PCA trade Show, Scandanavian Tobacco Group (STG) did something they have never done before. They created and showcased a box pressed lancero version of their Cohiba Riveria blend. The company has held the US trademark for COHIBA since 1978 and has been through numerous court battles with the most recent in 2023, Read more about Cigar Review: Cohiba Riviera Box Pressed Lancero – Rated 90[…]

Cigar News: Hoyo de Monterrey Announces Hoyo de Monterrey Rojo and Hoyo de Monterrey Oscuro

Posted on June 2, 2024 by bostonjimmie

Hoyo de Monterrey will mark its evolution with the launch of two new collections, Hoyo de Monterrey Rojo and Hoyo de Monterrey Oscuro. The distinctive blends embody the heart and soul of Central American cigar culture ignited by the iconic brand in the mid-1960s. Crafted at the esteemed HATSA factory in Danli, Honduras, Hoyo de Read more about Cigar News: Hoyo de Monterrey Announces Hoyo de Monterrey Rojo and Hoyo de Monterrey Oscuro[…]

Cigar News: Alec Bradley Opens Vault of Safe Keepings

Posted on May 12, 2024 by bostonjimmie

Back in 2023, it was announced that Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) officially acquired the business of the Alec Bradley Cigar Company including the brand portfolio, blend book and other intellectual property, along with product inventory in the US, Canada and Europe. Now a year plus into the venture, Alec Bradley has announced the launch of Safe Read more about Cigar News: Alec Bradley Opens Vault of Safe Keepings[…]

Cigar Review: Room 101 Hit & Run Redux Robusto – Rated 94

Remember back in 2017, Matt Booth decided to retire from the cigar industry after his service to Davidoff was completed. Yea… That did not last long! Matt loves this business too much. In fact, he loves it so much he partnered with Robert Caldwell to produce what would be known as the Hit & Run. Read more about Cigar Review: Room 101 Hit & Run Redux Robusto – Rated 94[…]

Cigar News: Los Statos Deluxe Limited Edition to Ship on March 1

Posted on February 26, 2024 by bostonjimmie

Los Statos Deluxe Limited Edition, a masterful collaboration created by Matt Booth, Justin Andrews and William Ventura will ship to retailers on March 1. A total of 3,000 boxes have been produced and the blend will be retired after its release. The trio of cigar virtuosos embarked on a quest for perfection when developing the Read more about Cigar News: Los Statos Deluxe Limited Edition to Ship on March 1[…]

Cigar News: New Club Macanudo Opens in Bossier City Margaritaville Resort Casino

Posted on February 16, 2024 by bostonjimmie

Club Macanudo will host a grand opening event Saturday, February 17, 2024 to celebrate the official launch of its second US location. Called Club Macanudo Bossier City, the luxury cigar lounge marks thefirst resort to host the Club Macanudo brand and follows the February 2022 premier of Club Macanudo Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. This is Read more about Cigar News: New Club Macanudo Opens in Bossier City Margaritaville Resort Casino[…]

Cigar Review: Room 101 Farce Nicaragua Toro – Rated 94

For those that follow Room 101 and Matt Booth, you know that his Room 101 Cigar brand was acquired by General Cigar Co. in June of 2022. It took only 5 months after the Acquisition, for General to start shipping the 4th rendition of the Room 101 Farce known as the Farce Nicaragua. The blend Read more about Cigar Review: Room 101 Farce Nicaragua Toro – Rated 94[…]

Cigar News: Diesel Announces New Sizes for the Disciple

Posted on April 4, 2023 by bostonjimmie

Diesel Disciple will welcome two new sizes as permanent additions to the brand’s growing lineup. The soon-to-be-released Toro and Torpedo vitolas will mark the second and third sizes in the line and will begin shipping this week. Justin Andrews said, “We decided to launch two new sizes of Diesel Disciple this year because the blend Read more about Cigar News: Diesel Announces New Sizes for the Disciple[…]

Cigar News: Cohiba Announces the 2023 Cohiba Serie M

Posted on March 15, 2023 by bostonjimmie

Cohiba Serie M, the first collection of Cohiba to be handcrafted by artisans in the U.S., will be released in a new size created exclusively for 2023. Upon its release in April, a limited number of boxes will be made available to select retailers in the US. Cohiba Serie M is the result of a Read more about Cigar News: Cohiba Announces the 2023 <strong>Cohiba Serie M</strong>[…]

Cigar News: Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) Acquires Alec Bradley Cigar Company

Posted on March 1, 2023 by bostonjimmie

Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) has officially announced today that the company has acquired the business of the Alec Bradley Cigar Company including the brand portfolio, blend book and other intellectual property, along with product inventory in the US, Canada and Europe. A leading player in the premium cigar space, the Alec Bradley brand stands for Read more about Cigar News: Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) Acquires Alec Bradley Cigar Company[…]

Cigar Review: Diesel Atonement TAA Exclusive Box Pressed Toro – Rated 92

Back in October of 2022, Diesel cigars announced their latest Tobacconists Association of America (TAA) exclusive – the Diesel Atonement. The company describes the cigar as unapologetically-bold. In the press release, Justin Andrews noted: “The Diesel story continues to be written, not by AJ and me, but by the Diesel retailers and the fans of Read more about Cigar Review: Diesel Atonement TAA Exclusive Box Pressed Toro – Rated 92[…]

Cigar News: Shady Moose Hitting Retailers in March

Posted on February 1, 2023 by bostonjimmie

Chillin’ Moose and its beefy sidekick Bull Moose will soon welcome a Connecticut “cousin” called Shady Moose, a new line of cigars made with an Ecuadorian Connecticut shade wrapper, a first for the Chillin’ Moose franchise. March is going to charge in like a Moose. Handcrafted in Honduras at the HATSA factory, Shady Moose is Read more about Cigar News: Shady Moose Hitting Retailers in March[…]

Cigar News: Macanudo Inspirado “Year of the Rabbit” Coming To Global Markets

Posted on December 1, 2022 by bostonjimmie

Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) will release a special blend of Macanudo Inspirado to commemorate The Chinese New Year which begins on January 22, 2023. Called Macanudo Inspirado “Year of the Rabbit,” the limited-edition release will be sold exclusively in select markets in Europe and Asia. Mark Renard, international marketing manager for STG said; “While Lunar Read more about Cigar News: Macanudo Inspirado “Year of the Rabbit” Coming To Global Markets[…]