I just received the following press release from Drew Estate: Miami, FL – Drew Estate officially announced its intent to release into the market the much-heralded “Dirty Rat” during the IPCPR 2010 tradeshow as the first cigar within its new Liga Privada Ünico Serie. Ünico, which translates to “unique”, will be a new line of special [...]

It’s gotten a bit dusty here around StogieLife lately but my recent trip to IPCPR 2010 is a great reason to get things dusted off and moving again.  I’ve got the typical excuses for why it’s been so quiet here – work, life, I was abducted by aliens and taken to a planet without cigars. [...]

I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Jonathan Drew a few times when he has stopped in Atlanta.  Each time I speak with him it’s obvious that he has a passion for what he does and also for sharing that with others.  It’s always enjoyable and educational to talk with him about his cigars and cigars [...]

[/caption] Out of all the cigars introduced at IPCPR this year the Illusione Nosotros was at the top of my list of must try smokes.  I’m a huge fan of what Dion does already with the other Illusione cigars, the Epernay line and Cruzado as well.  I’m also a huge fan [...]