According to Steve Saka, Sin Compromiso is the result of over three years’ of experimental black tobacco harvests in Mexico, Ecuador and Nicaragua and the culmination of Steve Saka’s experiences as a cigar blender. The marquee’s name translates to ‘no compromise’ and that is the exact approach he took when creating this cigar. This blend is a direct reflection of all the skills he has learned and developed over the last twenty plus years. Cigar Review: Sin Compromiso Wrapper: San […]
On The Cigar Authority this week we smoked a cigar that was the first care package cigar for the new year. We lit up the La Galera 1936 Box Pressed and has become customary following the show we offer a full review of a featured cigar. La Galera comes to us from Jochy Blanco’s Indian Head Cigars. This is a name you should know as Jochy is one of the biggest growers of tobacco in […]
According to the Balmoral Cigars website, “Balmoral is the creation of Royal Agio’s 4th generation CEO, Boris Wintermans, who embodies the philosophy that relentless, passionate curiosity is essential to discovering and enjoying the best experiences in life. This non-hindering philosophy has driven him to freely explore the globe in search of the highest-quality, select, exclusive tobaccos that will ultimately combine to deliver a cigar experience unlike any other. The resulting portfolio of Balmoral cigar blends, […]
Since 1992, David Garofalo has named the Cigar of the Year. The originator of the award began doing so under Two Guys Smoke Shop and since 2010, the award has been part of The Cigar Authority and since 2014, I’ve been lucky enough to be part of the process. The Cigar of the Year process at The Cigar Authority is different from most other websites and publications. Each November, we put together a Contenders Pack […]
This time each year, since 1992, Two Guys Smoke Shop and The Cigar Authority have had the honor of announcing “The Cigar of the Year.” Today marks 27 years of The Cigar of the Year, an award that has been given out by David Garofalo, owner of Two Guys Smoke Shop, and the host of the award-winning cigar podcast called The Cigar Authority. David explains that his team takes this assignment very serious, and takes […]
Earlier this year we welcomed the artist collective known as URNY to The Cigar Authority. Since then, B2B Cigars are something I’ve reached for on a regular basis. Fans of Davidoff will be familiar with the artwork of URNY who have seen their work grace the boxes of Zino. Back 2 Back is available in three sizes; 5 x 50, 6 x 60 and 7 x 70 as well as two different variations the Connecticut […]
Today we review the Bandolero Tremendos which is part of The Cigar Authority care package for the month of December. As has become customary we offer a full review after the show concludes. The cigar is made in Costa Rica by Nelson Alfonso’s Selected Tobacco and the story goes as, “Cigar history has followed a difficult path between crime and pleasure. Demonized on arrival to Europe, in which latter tobacco trade was monopolized. During a century, […]
The year of 2018 was full of Limited Edition cigars from RoMaCraft cigars with releases such as the Firecracker, Craft 2018, Black Irish, Mastadon, Sabertooth and so many more. In addition to that the company saw the release of limited production sizes such as the Cromagnon Breuil, as well as the Aquitaine Blockhead, Epoch and Venus, Intemperance BA AWS, BA Revenge, BA Vanity, and EC Humility. Today I was able to weasel the Aquitaine Venus […]
According to Davidoff, Grand Cru is the last word in sophistication. With a depth and character second to none, each individual cigar is finely crafted from meticulously selected components to deliver a layered and enchanting mild to medium-bodied experience. The company goes on to say, Short, elegant, intense; this Petit Corona delivers the fullest body in the series. The Grand Cru blend has been adapted to pack the same complexity and aroma into a shorter format, ideal to […]
Another Saturday, another episode in the can, giggity. On the show we fired up the Rocky Patel San Andreas 2006 Robusto which was part of The Cigar Authority Care Package. As has become customary, we share with you a full length feature review. Cigar: Rocky Patel Vintage 2006 San Andreas Wrapper: San Andres (Mexico) (Aged 11 years) Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Nicaragua Length: 5.5″ Ring Gauge: 50 Size: Robusto The Look: Rocky Patel follows the blueprint of previous Vintage releases […]