Tis the season for press releases. With the annual IPCPR trade show right around the corner, peeks at what manufacturers have in store for the show, fly across the internet in blazing fashion. In this installment, I got word from Alec Bradley that they are rolling out a new line of lighters to promote the […]
Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic Lancero (Short Ashes)
A couple of weeks ago I posted a very long writeup on the Cigar Expo put on by Famous Smoke Shop. In that writeup I mentioned that while there, I briefly spoke with Victor Vitale of the Cigar Agency. It was the first time I had the opportunity to speak with Victor in person and […]
New Releases from La Flor Dominicana
Making a debut at IPCPR and arriving in stores in September, Litto will be releasing a Perfecto Habano (MSRP $175/Box of 20), Double Press Habano (MSRP $160/Box of 20) and Carajos (MSRP $27.30/6 Pack):
A.Fernandez Maduro
Since I discovered the Man O’War Ruination, I’ve been tracking down some of his other cigars which brings me to the A.Fernandez Maduro part of his Signature Series over at Cigars International. Video runs around 13 minutes and I’ll be adding the A.Fernandez Maduro to my list of budget cigars. Its not sophisticated nor does […]
CAO La Traviata
Look for the CAO La Traviata to debut at the 2009 IPCPR in New Orleans. You can stay up to date on all IPCPR coverage by using The Stogie Review IPCPR Twitter page. For Release 9 a.m. EDT, July 29, 2009 Press Release New CAO Cigar Harkens Back To Pre-Nationalization Havana Nashville, July 29, 2009: […]
Rocky Patel 1961 (Pre-Release)
It’s hard to tell which Rocky Patel does more of, producing new cigars, or traveling to promote them. It seems like it’s only been a few weeks since he was in town to showcase his Spring Collection, and here he comes again with the Summer Collection. A running joke that Rocky acknowledges hearing a lot […]
Cigar Shop Review: Bethlehem, PA – Cigars International Super-Store
This review comes courtesy of Joe (Mast3r_Shake) If you would like to submit a review of one of your local shops, please take a look at our guidelines Name of Shop: Cigars International Super-store Date Visited: 03/23/09 Street Address: 4078 Nazareth Pike City: Bethlehem State: PA Zip: 18020 Phone Number: (484) 895-3933 Hours of Operation: […]
Heavenly Cigars Releases an Un-Flavored Cigar
Just as you would expect, with the IPCPR Trade Show right around the corner, news of new cigars has been popping up all over. Just like the press released from EO Brands, I recently received one from the people who represent Heather Phillips and Heavenly Cigars. While at the Famous Cigar Expo, Brian and I […]
EO Brands to release Cuabo Maduro and Murcielago at IPCPR 2009
Just a few weeks ago, Brian and I were fortunate enough to partake in the Famous Cigar Expo 2009. In my writeup, I mentioned that we got to talking to Eddie Ortega and he mentioned coming out with two new cigars for the IPCPR trade show in New Orleans. This morning I received a press […]
Cigar Shop Review: Exton, PA – JM Cigars
This review comes courtesy of Jon (jcw122) If you would like to submit a review of one of your local shops, please take a look at our guidelines Name of Shop: JM Cigars Date Visited: 03/11/09 – But have been there monthly for past year. Street Address: 19 Marchwood Road City: Exton State: PA Zip: […]