The Didier Jill is a bold, statement-making 6×60 Nicaraguan puro wrapped in a Maduro Habano leaf, and it immediately delivers on presence before you even light it. The cigar carries a matte milk chocolate brown wrapper with a subtle oily sheen and visible veins, giving it a rugged yet refined look. In hand, it feels densely packed and substantial, exactly what you want from a Gordo. Once lit, the first third hits with a punch. […]
Ten years after the introduction of its last black band cigar, Davidoff Cigars unveils its latest creation: the Davidoff Puro Dominicano. This new line takes aficionados on an aromatic journey through the heart of the Dominican Republic and joins the existing Escurio, Nicaragua, and Yamasá lines of the Black Band Collection. Composed exclusively of well-aged tobaccos from six Dominican terroirs – with a combined age of 32 years – this exceptional blend will be available […]
This week on The After Show, the guys are joined by Comedian Tony V & talk Cigar Tobacco! Mr. Jonathan used the AI to do some analysis of cigar tobacco flavors. It crunched the data from many sites and reviewers to see if there was any consensus. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, we’re talking All Cigar Things with Comedian Tony V! Dave is away at PCA & the boys will play! We’re talking all things cigar items + accessories & if it’s something you need, want, or would be really nice to have while smoking Aladino Classic Robusto! Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member […]
Released in 2025, the Crux Marblehead Toro takes inspiration from the classic Cuban 109-style cap, offering a unique hybrid between a belicoso and a traditional rounded head. Crafted at Tabacalera Pages de Nicaragua S.A., this cigar features an Ecuadorian Colorado Habano wrapper over a blend of Nicaraguan and Indonesian binder and filler tobaccos. Right out of the box, the Marblehead Toro presents a clean and refined look. The wrapper carries a dark Colorado hue with […]
This week on The After Show, Dave and Jarrid of Kristoff Cigars discuss what happens at a Cigar Trade show. How do they get ready for the show and what do they do when they get there? Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at […]
Hudson, NH — Selected Tobacco announces the release of its Deluxe Edition Collection Set, a limited-production offering that reflects the design vision of founder Nelson Alfonso. The collection brings together five of the company’s most recognized cigar lines in a refined, presentation-focused format. The set will make its official debut at the 2026 PCA (Premium Cigar Association) Trade Show this year in New Orleans. The Deluxe Edition Collection Set includes five individually packaged cigars, each […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, we’re getting ready for a Cigar Trade Show with Jarrid Trudeau Executive Vice President of Kristoff Cigars! We talk with Jarrid about what goes into preparing for a trade show as a Manufacturer & the guys will give their perspective as a retailer while smoking Kristoff Maduro! Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a […]
The Red Anchor Admiral from United Cigars is a standout example of the craftsmanship blended by the Kelner family at the Kelner Boutique Factory in the Dominican Republic. Built with a Dominican binder and a layered filler blend of Dominican San Vicente, Habano ’92, and Pennsylvania Broadleaf, all wrapped in an Ecuadorian Habano 2000 leaf. This cigar immediately sets the tone with a rustic, milk chocolate-colored wrapper. It carries a soft satin sheen with some […]
This week on The After Show, we answer some more vault questions! Dave has some additional questions that didn’t get used for The Vault Contest. There is no way he will waste content, so here we go. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at […]