In early 2019 Aganorsa Leaf released an expression of the company’s signature flavor and aroma: Supreme Leaf. Now, for the fifth release, the cigar is back in a Robusto format measuring 5 x 54. The limited production box pressed cigar features a Corojo 99 dominant blend using all Aganorsa Leaf tobaccos. According to a press release, Supreme Leaf is a rich, dynamic Nicaraguan puro intended to excite the palate with a complex balance of mouthwatering sweetness and […]
This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… is the cigar world a man’s world? Does sexism exist in the cigar industry? Join Dave, Ed and Mr. Jonathan as they discuss this sensitive subject. We will light up two cigars that refer to women on the show with the first being a part of The Cigar Authority Care Package; Fleur de la Reine. In the second […]
In January of 2022 German based Arnold André announced US distribution with United Cigars. Founded in 1817, Arnold André is the largest machine-made cigar manufacturer in Germany and began its premium cigar production after purchasing a facility in the Dominican Republic in 2011. Though their premium cigar production has been well received all over Europe and today we review one of their US releases in Terra Nova Araparique. According to Arnold Andre, Araperique is one […]
Are customers angrier than they used to be? Do they lack empathy for understaffed businesses? It seems that way lately. Can’t we all just relax and have a good cigar? The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH and as always you can find many of the cigars […]
This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Some people love box pressed cigars – Some people don’t – Besides being round or square – Are they really any different? Which is Better or it doesn’t even matter? We smoke two cigars of the same blend, one round and one pressed and tell you how they are different. We light up two cigars from the care […]
Vintage is a term that is at times misunderstood, yet when Nelson Alfonso of Selected Tobacco releases blends with 5 years of post-roll age decorated by a uniquely designed humidor the term is fitting. This edition of Byron humidors is limited to one size in each blend, with only 5,000 cigars rolled for each century; the Byron cigar line has a century interpretation for any cigar enthusiast. The numbered humidors are limited to 200 of […]
We are talking about what’s new, but more importantly, we are discussing which cigars are smoking really good right now. You might be surprised by some of the selections. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH and as always you can find many of the cigars we […]
On a recent trip to the Dominican Republic, our own David Garofalo had a chance to visit the factory where ADVentura Cigars are made. During the trip, sample after sample left him in awe of what the factory was doing. We even smoked the ADVentura King’s Gold on a recent episode of The Cigar Authority where both Ed Sullivan and I (Barry) were definitely intrigued. Now that the cigar has landed to us I decided […]
This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… It is one of our most listened to shows each and every year since we began doing it. It’s also our most controversial show to some. Everyone waits for it our listeners, manufacturers and other bloggers… It’s the long awaited PREDICITIONS SHOW… We look into the Crystal Ball & Guess on Mergers, Acquisitions & Trends in the Cigar […]
When you see a cigar on the shelf at a cigar at this price you wonder, how good can this be and how can they make any money. According to the folks at El Artista, “They say money isn’t everything and they are right; this blend is priced so low you will question how we even make any money. The answer is: we make cigars, not money.” If the name El Artista sounds familiar it […]