Cigar News: Ventura Cigars Partners with Ernesto Perez-Carrillo on the Archetype Chapter 3

Posted on June 14, 2019June 14, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Ventura Cigar Company (VCC) has announced the addition of Chapter 3 to its Archetype Cigars story, with two new tobacco blends set to release in June at IPCPR 2019. These unique cigars, named Sacred Scales and Dawn of Destiny, are crafted by Cigar Master Ernesto Perez-Carrillo in his award-winning factory in the Dominican Republic. Perez-Carrillo Read more about Cigar News: Ventura Cigars Partners with Ernesto Perez-Carrillo on the Archetype Chapter 3[…]

Cigar News: PSYKO SEVEN NICARAGUA BY INDIANA ORTEZ ARRIVING AT A TOBACCONIST NEAR YOU

Posted on May 29, 2019May 29, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Ventura Cigar Company (VCC) is pleased to announce the arrival of PSyKo SEVEN Nicaragua, the fresh, bold blend created in collaboration with rising industry star, Indiana Ortez. All eyes have been turned toward the PSyKo SEVEN Nicaragua cigar since its debut at TAA 2019. And enthusiasts everywhere have been anticipating the rich, relaxing smoke seen Read more about Cigar News: PSYKO SEVEN NICARAGUA BY INDIANA ORTEZ ARRIVING AT A TOBACCONIST NEAR YOU[…]

Cigar News: Ventura Cigars Anounces PSyKo SEVEN Nicaragua

Posted on March 14, 2019March 14, 2019 by bostonjimmie

You have seen the Stogie Press reviews on the PSyKo SEVEN Maduro and Connecticut over the past years. Now, Ventura Cigars has reached deep into Nicaragua and partnered with Indiana Ortez, a rising cigar industry star, and daughter of tobacco industry icon Omar Ortez. to offer the PSyKo SEVEN Nicaragua. Set to debut at TAA Read more about Cigar News: Ventura Cigars Anounces PSyKo SEVEN Nicaragua[…]

Cigar News: Kretek International, Inc. aligns with Gawith Hoggarth Pipe Tobacco Products

Posted on February 6, 2019February 6, 2019 by bostonjimmie

For all you pipe lovers out there, it was announced today that Kretek International, Inc., the United States’ largest importer, marketer, and distributor of specialty tobacco products has inked an exclusive distribution deal with legendary Gawith Hoggarth brands. According to today’s press release Kretek International notes: “Established in Kendal, England, in the mid-1800s, Gawith Hoggarth Read more about Cigar News: Kretek International, Inc. aligns with Gawith Hoggarth Pipe Tobacco Products[…]

Cigar Review: Ventura Cigars Archetype Mini Series Crystals – Rated 90

Posted on January 27, 2019January 27, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Back in October of 2018 I introduced you all to the latest creation from Ventura Cigars the Archetype Fantasy Mini Series. We reviewed the first of the three new blends, the Curses. Since then, there has been a lot of sightings by Ventura General Manager, Michael Giannini, from Europe to the New Orleans Barn Smoker Read more about Cigar Review: Ventura Cigars Archetype Mini Series Crystals – Rated 90[…]

Cigar News: Ventura Cigars Becomes Standalone Business Unit

Posted on January 4, 2019January 4, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Ventura Cigars, the brand famous for the Archetype, PSyKo SEVEN, Project805 and Case Study cigars, has announced that it will operate as a standalone business unit and full subsidiary of Kretek International effective this month. In the Kretek International press release, Patrick Hurd, Vice President of Sales for Kretek International, Inc. stated: “We’re excited to Read more about Cigar News: Ventura Cigars Becomes Standalone Business Unit[…]

2018 Boutique Cigar of the Year Final Candidates

Posted on December 30, 2018December 30, 2018 by bostonjimmie

We have just a day and and a half before the stroke of midnight to ring in the new year. As part of the bell tolling, comes the announcement of the annual Stogie Press Top 25 Boutique Cigars of the year. Today we offer the final list of candidates that have made the cut for Read more about 2018 Boutique Cigar of the Year Final Candidates[…]

Cigar News: Ventura Cigars Announces Shipment of the Case Study 13 Cigar

Posted on December 5, 2018December 5, 2018 by bostonjimmie

Just in time for holiday gifting or smoking, Ventura Cigar Company has announced the arrival of the limited-edition Case Study CS/13. First announced at IPCPR 2018, Case Study CS/13 is now shipping, and will soon be available via select online retailers and premium tobacconists nationwide. This full-bodied cigar is a special blend from Drew Estate, Read more about Cigar News: Ventura Cigars Announces Shipment of the Case Study 13 Cigar[…]

Cigar Lounge: Tailored Smoke Cigar Lounge – Charlotte NC

Posted on November 25, 2018November 30, 2018 by bostonjimmie

I met Preston Gray the owner of the Tailored Smoke Cigar Lounge when I attended the MLB Cigar Ventures after party/dinner at this years IPCPR. The time we spent enjoying Mike Bellody’s hospitality and smoking cigars was as good as any two Brothers of the Leaf could have. Over the course of the evening I Read more about Cigar Lounge: Tailored Smoke Cigar Lounge – Charlotte NC[…]

Cigar News: Ventura Cigars ups the Ante at the Big Smoke 2018 in Las Vegas

Posted on November 5, 2018November 5, 2018 by bostonjimmie

If you are attending the Cigar Aficionado’s Big Smoke 2018 then you don’t want to miss the Ventura Cigar Company (VCC) booth. In their latest press release, the company announced they will not only be attending the event, but they will be “making Las Vegas an extra lucky destination for those heading to Cigar Aficionado’s Read more about Cigar News: Ventura Cigars ups the Ante at the Big Smoke 2018 in Las Vegas[…]

Cigar News: KRETEK INTERNATIONAL, INC. ACQUIRES FOUNDRY TOBACCO COMPANY

Posted on November 2, 2018November 2, 2018 by bostonjimmie

“The wheel is come full circle.” So said William Shakespeare long ago, but the notion is never more true than today. With Michael Giannini as General Manager at Ventura Cigars, parent company, Kretek International, Inc. has just acquired the Foundry Tobacco Company. This marks a return of a brand to its master, as under his Read more about Cigar News: KRETEK INTERNATIONAL, INC. ACQUIRES FOUNDRY TOBACCO COMPANY[…]

Cigar News: Switzerland Turns Psyko with Oettinger Davidoff Expo

Posted on October 19, 2018 by bostonjimmie

Ventura Cigar Co. has announced that their acclaimed Psyko Seven Cigar line will be making their European Debut at the Oettinger Davidoff Expo in Lucerne, Switzerland October 20 – 21, 2018. The Expo, which hosts hundreds of attendees looking to bring Oettinger Davidoff brands and products into their retail outlets will be held at the Verkehrshaus der Schweiz. Read more about Cigar News: Switzerland Turns Psyko with Oettinger Davidoff Expo[…]

Cigar News: Ventura Cigars Begins Shipping the Archetype Mini Series

Posted on October 16, 2018 by bostonjimmie

You may have already read the Stogie Press review on the Ventura Cigars Archetype Mimi Series – Curses cigar. It is one of the three blends in the Archetype Mini Series the company introduced at this years IPCPR. Now you too can experience this new line from Ventura Cigars, as they have announced today, the Read more about Cigar News: Ventura Cigars Begins Shipping the Archetype Mini Series[…]

Cigar Review: Ventura Cigars Archetype Mini Series Curses – Rated 91

Posted on October 1, 2018 by bostonjimmie

Crystals, Curses, and Cloaks, it sounds like the plot of a Harry Potter book and so it should, because these are the names of the cigars in the newly released Archetype Fantasy Mini Series from Ventura Cigars. If you recall, the company released a number of Archetype cigars in 2017 and explained to us all, “we Read more about Cigar Review: Ventura Cigars Archetype Mini Series Curses – Rated 91[…]