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Montecristo Nicaragua Series Toro Cigar Review

On the March 2nd, 2019 episode of The Cigar Authority we welcomed to the show Brad Winstead, the Head of Consumer Marketing for Altadis USA. In the first hour of the show we lit up the Montecristo Nicaragua Series which was part of the care package. As has become customary we offer up a full review of the cigar. Cigar Review: Montecristo Nicaragua Series Wrappr: Nicaragua Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Length: 6″ Ring Gauge: 54 Size: Toro The Look: The Montecristo Nicaragua Series features […]

March 2, 2019 by The Cigar Authority

CLE Connecticut 11/18 Cigar Review

If you listened to The Cigar Authority this past weekend we smoked the CLE Connecticut in the 11/18 size during the second hour. The size of the cigar is named for the birthday of Christian Eiroa’s mother on November 18. We raved about the cigar on the show and I enjoyed it so much I opted to make it the feature review on The Cigar Authority today. Cigar Review: CLE Connecticut Wrapper: Ecuador Connecticut Binder: Honduras Filler: Honduras Length: 6″ […]

February 25, 2019 by The Cigar Authority

Davidoff Escurio Petit Robusto Cigar Review

According to Davidoff the Escurio is inspired by Rio, the soul of Brazil, and in the rhythms, intrigue, and rich experiences of its nights. And, just like an adventurous evening in this vibrant city, this complex and original cigar will carry you along on a taste adventure with unexpected twists and turns. Today we choose to fire up the Petit Robusto a cigar that is even smaller then the name implies. It’s our choice due […]

February 21, 2019 by The Cigar Authority

Hammer + Sickle Berlin Wall Box Pressed Robusto Cigar Review

While the regular release of the Berlin Wall is going away, the Berlin Wall box press remains in full production. The cigar still doesn’t have a band although it is still slated to get one in the very near future. After hanging out with the Director of Sales this morning, we decided to fire up the Robusto version of the Berlin Wall Box Press for today’s review on The Cigar Authority. Cigar: Berlin Wall Box Pressed […]

February 19, 2019 by The Cigar Authority

Balmoral Anejo XO Connecticut Rothschild Massivo Cigar Review

On the February 16th, 2019 episode of The Cigar Authority we welcomed to the show, Francisco Batista the Managing Director of Operations in the Dominican Republic for Royal Agio. During the first hour of the show we smoked the Balmoral Anejo XO Connecticut from The Cigar Authority care package. The cigar was also a contender for the 2018 Cigar of the Year. As has become customary we offer a full review of the cigar that […]

February 16, 2019 by The Cigar Authority

Padron TAA 2018 No. 89 Maduro Cigar Review

Each year the Tobacconist Association of America gathers in March and while past years have been in Mexico, in 2018 it was held in the Dominican Republic. The gathering consists of the top manufacturers such as Padron and top retailers such as Two Guys Smoke Shop. At the 2018 meeting it was announced that Padron would release the No. 89 as an exclusive for TAA members. The cigar affectionately referred to by many as the Padron […]

February 14, 2019 by The Cigar Authority

Patina Habano Robusto Cigar Review

A few months ago I was hanging out with Oliver Nivaud the Director of Sales for United Cigar when he asked if I ever smoked a Patina cigar, which I hadn’t. After going out on the road a couple of weeks he returned with one for knowing that I like to smoke everything on the market. It’s an obsession of mine and while most brands I haven’t heard of wind up being dog rockets for […]

February 12, 2019 by The Cigar Authority

Intemperance EC Goodness Cigar Review

It looks like it’s going to be the year of RoMaCraft as the company has just released the first of many expected limited releases in 2019. In addition to the Intemperance Goodness, there will be Aquitaine Sabertooth, CroMagnon Mandible, Aquitaine Mandible, Craft 2019, Aquitaine Slobberknocker and perhaps a few more. The Intemperance Goodness becomes the first cigar in the EC (Ecuador Connecticut) line to get the box pressed treatment, where the BA (Brazilian Arapiraca) version […]

February 7, 2019 by The Cigar Authority

Padron 50 Years Maduro Cigar Review

In case you were living under a rock, the Patriots defeated the Rams by a score of 13-3 in the lowest scoring title game to date. To celebrate winning, Patriots owner Robert Kraft broke out a gorgeous version of the Padron 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Humidor. This version was blue with the words Patriots in silver across the top. Inside the locked humidor was a gold-colored plaque that read, “We are all Patriots.” The humidor contained […]

February 6, 2019 by The Cigar Authority

Dos Hombres Honduran Cabinet Toro Cigar Review

Today on the Cigar Authority we celebrated Dos Hombres Day, where Dave informed us of the history of the cigar that was part of The Cigar Authority Care Package. As has become customary we offer a full review of the smoke that was part of the February care package. Cigar Review: Dos Hombres Cabinet Honduran Wrapper: Honduras Binder: Honduras Filler: Honduras Length: 6″ Ring Gauge: 50 Size: Toro The Look: The Dos Hombre Cabinet comes packaged in cabinet style boxes of 20 and are […]

February 2, 2019 by The Cigar Authority

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