As exclusively first broken on Stogie Geeks, the J. Grotto Anniversary will be the fourth line of cigars released by Ocean State Cigars. This will join the J. Grotto, J. Grotto Reserve, and J. Grotto Silk lines. The J. Grotto Anniversary is significant because it is the first Connecticut Broadleaf cigar. The cigars are expected […]
A few weeks ago, we broke news about a new line by Ocean State Cigars called the J. Grotto Anniversary. On May 15th, Ocean State Cigars owner Paul Joyal and Debonaire Cigrs co-founder, Phil Zanghi were guests on Episode 95 of Stogie Geeks. On the show, Joyal and Zanghi confirmed a collaboration by which Zanghi’s […]
On Episode 92 of Stogie Geeks, our own Stogie Santa broke news on a couple of new projects by Ocean State Cigars. The first will be a lancero line extension to the J. Grotto Silk line while the second will be a new line called the J. Grotto Anniversary. The J. Grotto Silk line […]
J. Grotto Reserva Lancero by Ocean State Cigars The J. Grotto Reserva Lancero was a line extension introduced by Ocean State Cigars in 2012. The lancero was originally intended to be a limited event only offering, but based on demand, a decision was made to make it a regular production offering in the J. Grotto […]
Formerly the limited-availability Lancero Limitado now joins the J. Grotto Series Reserve boutique cigars as a regular-production shape Ocean State Cigars’ J. Grotto Reserve Lancero, a line extension introduced in 2012 by Paul Joyal will become a core offering in the company’s cigar portfolio. This announcement was made in a press release by Ocean State Cigars. It […]
J. Grotto Silk by Ocean State Cigars The J. Grotto Silk marks the third blend to be released by Ocean State Cigars. Ocean State Cigars is a brand of cigars released by Rhode Island retailer, Paul Joyal. Joyal is the owner Mr. J’s Havana Shop in West Warwick, RI. Ocean State Cigars are available in […]
Following a three-month production delay, Paul Joyal announces new Lancero Limitado shape has joined the J. Grotto Reserve boutique premium cigars, available only at retailer events Ocean State Cigars’ new Lancero Limitado shape (7-1/2″ x 41) is now available for shipment to retailers, following a three-month delay. Tobacconists can receive shipments of J. Grotto Reserve […]
The new Lancero Limitado shape joins the J. Grotto Series Reserve brand of boutique cigars from Ocean State Cigars, and is intended only for retailer events “Although our J. Grotto Series Reserve premium cigars rest for six months after leaving the rolling tables,” reports Paul Joyal, president of Ocean State Cigars, “we test-smoked samples of […]
Welcome to our 2012 IPCPR Trade Show Preview. During the month of July, we will provide a preview into the cigar industry’s biggest event – the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show that begins on August 2nd. We’re committed to delivering comprehensive coverage to this event. Over the next few weeks, we’ll provide some features of what […]
Its Name Defines It … the New J. Grotto “Silk” Boutique Premium Cigar in Connecticut Shade Wrapper “I was test-smoking samples for our new J. Grotto Connecticut boutique cigar, the latest addition to our two previous cigars in the line” states Paul Joyal, founder and president of Ocean State Cigars. “Suddenly, the word ‘Silk’ came […]
