Crowned Heads Court Reserve XVIII Corona Gorda Cigar Review

The genesis and inspiration of the company named “Crowned Heads” was a far cry from anything “royal;” however, over the years the Crowned Heads legion of supporters have been quietly and reverently refered to as their “Court.” By literal definition, a court is an extended royal household, which in some cases would be composed of thousands of individuals. It is in that spirit Crowned Heads brings to you the Crowned Heads Court Reserve XVIII. The CHC […]

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Via Havana Corojo El Morro Cigar Review

On today’s episode of The Cigar Authority in the second hour we lit up a cigar that has shown up on Dave’s social media feed this week. Since he’s been on a Via Havana kick, we smoked it and it is today’s post show full review. Cigar: Via Havana Wrapper: Ecuador Corojo Binder: Not Disclosed Filler: Not Disclosed Length: 6″ Ring Gauge: 52 Vitola: Toro (El Morro) The Look: Packaged in wooden cabinet style boxes the Via Havana is probably a cigar I […]

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VODCAST Comedian Robert Kelly and Ray Warren From Drew Estate

We got a couple of road warriors with us this week. One is in the cigar business and loves comedy, and the other is in the comedy business and loves cigars. Ray Warren from Drew Estates Cigars and Robert Kelly – stand-up comedian and podcaster with his highly successful show called “YOU KNOW WHAT DUDE?” join us live in studio. We light up a couple of cigars this week in a rare show with no […]

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Intemperance EC Virtue Cigar Review

I walked into work this morning, grabbed one of my go to morning cigars and sat down at my computer trying to figure out what cigar to review today. Then to my surprise, I’ve never reviewed the cigar I was about to light up. Problem solved, my morning cigar that I have smoked boxes of would be the cigar featured today. Intemperance comes to us from RoMaCraft Tobac and is made in Esteli, Nicaragua. The […]

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Davidoff To Release Year of the Pig

To delight the palates of aficionados around the globe, Davidoff Cigars celebrates the Chinese Year of the Pig with exclusive Limited Edition cigars and accessories. 2019 marks the Year of the Pig, a year that celebrates luck and wealth of the zodiac sign, the Pig, known for its compassionate and generous nature. Those born in this year have a natural talent for success, and being around them is potentially as good for your fortunes as […]

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Fratello Navetta Inverso Corona Gorda Cigar Review

Today’s cigar comes to us from former NASA employee, Omar de Frias. The name Navetta Inverso translates from Italian as Shuttle Inverse. The cigar was introduced at the 2018 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show in July and it takes the Fratello Navetta and reverses the leaves creating a new experience for the cigar smoker. Manufactured in Nicaragua at the Joya de Nicaragua faculty for Fratello Cigars, today we review the Corona Gorda. Cigar Review: Fratello Navetta […]

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Liga Privada Unico Serie Ratzilla

The Liga Privada Único Serie Ratzilla is produced at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate in Estelí, Nicaragua and is considered one of the most sought after sizes in the Unico Series. The cigar is available only through members of the Drew Diplomat Retailer Program of which Two Guys Smoke Shop is. This weekend The Cigar Authority will welcome Drew Estate to the podcast. Cigar: Liga Privada Unico Serie Wrapper:Connecticut River Valley Stalk Cut & Cured Sun […]

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Drew Newman Addresses the FDA

Last week, the FDA held a conference on tobacco regulation. The agency invited Drew Newman, J.C. Newman’s general counsel, and a fourth-generation cigar maker, to address the conference on behalf of the premium cigar industry and respond to questions from the audience. In his speech, Drew explained that “premium cigars are an old-world, handmade craft enjoyed by adults.” “It is not a science,” he said. “It’s an art, and the tradition has been passed down […]

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Back 2 Back Connecticut 5 x 50 Cigar Review

Last week at Two Guys Smoke Ship the artists known as UR NY launched Back 2 Back Cigar along with Davidoff. On The Cigar Authority podcast we welcomed the artists 2ESAE and SKY to discuss their art and the mural they were painting on Two Guys Smoke Shop in Nashua, NH. Back 2 Back is available in three sizes;  5 x 50, 6 x 60 and 7 x 70 as well as two different variations […]

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Fratello Shipping Inverso To Retailers

Omar de Frias owner of Fratello cigars has sent out an email announcing Navetta Inverso is beginning to ship to retailers on Monday, October 29th. The name Navetta Inverso translates from Italian as Shuttle Inverse. The cigar was introduced at the 2018 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show in July. Blended with a Nicaraguan wrapper, Ecuador binder and Dominican and Nicaragua filler. According to the company, Inverso is rich in flavor and full in body. Navetta […]

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