Each cigar is packaged in a special coffin box that is imprinted with the name of the cigar and the year of release. A total of 500 boxes will be shipped to tobacconists in November 2009. The following is the list of the FFOX cigars for the 2009 release of Fuente Fuente OpusX for Cigar […]
OpusX: The Lost City
In 2004, Andy Garcia began filming The Lost City and wanted to shoot one of the most memerable scenes of his movie at Chateau de la Fuente in July. Unfortunately, there was no tobacco plants growning at Chateau de la Fuente during that time because the tobacco plants are usually harvested in March. In order […]
Cain Habano – Pre Release
Photo Credit: Ian Hummel of The Oliva Family of Cigars On Tuesday I got word from my Oliva Representative that he was out to visit my local shop, Kensington Tobacconist, and left a cigar for me to pick up. The cigar in question was the new Cain by Sam Leccia. Unfortunately, he only received six […]
Alec Bradley Introduces New “Hendrix” Butane Lighters
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: […]