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 “Alec Bradley Lifestyle”.

While I’m not completely in the know on what the Alec Bradley Lifestyle is, I know that the previous lighter was…

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 I was glad that he introduced himself.

During the expo I wanted to get over to speak with him a little…

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 it have the level of richness that you will find in say, the CAO MX3, but factor in a price point of…

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: CAO, one of the world’s foremost premium cigar manufacturers, announced today that it will debut its CAO La Traviata cigar brand…

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 is that he’ll be back again in a few weeks to push the “Mid-Summer Blend”. (There isn’t going to be one, in case…

Cigar Shop Review: Bethlehem, PA – Cigars International Super-Store

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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:
Mon – Fri: 10:00am – 9:00pm
Saturday: 9:30am – 9:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am – 5:00pm…

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 got to talking to Heather. We decided that we were going to claim squatters rights on an abandoned manufacturer table and chairs…

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 release with a bit more information. I thought it would be better than the little teaser I gave you a few weeks ago…

Cigar Shop Review: Exton, PA – JM Cigars

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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: 19341
Phone Number: 610-363-3063
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Wednesday: 11am – 7pm
Thursday –…