What Did They Answer!? Trivia Game At TCA’s 16th Anniversary Gala, 52 fans answered 25 A-or-B questions, and now it’s your turn to guess what they chose. Get all 25 Most Popular Answers Correct and Win a Box of Atabey Black! If Nobody is Perfect, the Highest Score Wins a Box of Red Anchor Cigars! You can also win by answering these two additional questions at the bottom of the form: Which Question Did TCA […]
This week on The Cigar Authority we ask, What are Boutique Cigars?- The Final Answer with Jim Ferreira, owner of 3Leaf Cigars! A lot has changed in the cigar world & that includes what it means to be a boutique brand in 2026. We end the debate once & for all while smoking 3Leaf Cigars. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority […]
The Plasencia Alma del Cielo Celeste debuted in 2025 as a truly unique offering, earning its place as the world’s highest elevation cigar, grown at 1,300 meters above sea level on the Plasencia family’s Finca San Julián in Condega, Nicaragua. This Nicaraguan puro carries a sense of place from the very start, with its high-altitude origins seemingly influencing both its complexity and refined character. Visually, the cigar is stunning. A smooth, caramel-tinged brown wrapper stretches […]
This week on The After Show we ask, What’s it like to be a Cigar Broker?? Tommy Clyne joins us on the after show. We talk to him about what it’s like to be a cigar broker on the road. He represents United Cigars and Toscano. Is it all fun and games? Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, it’s the 2026 PCA Trade Show Recap! Dave is back from New Orleans where the PCA took place & is ready to break down the good, the bad, & the ugly details of what happened this year at the trade show! We will smoke Rocky Patel Dark Star in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. […]
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 […]