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Cigar Review: Topper 125th Anniversary Toro – Broadleaf Greatness

Topper Cigars, a well-kept secret for many outside the Northeast, proudly celebrates its remarkable 125-year journey in the cigar industry. With deep-rooted ties to the Connecticut River Valley, the Topper family has cultivated enduring relationships with the region’s renowned tobacco farms, particularly those producing Connecticut Broadleaf tobacco. These invaluable connections have allowed them to source exceptional Broadleaf tobaccos for the wrapper of their special 125th Anniversary cigar, the Topper 125th Anniversary Toro. The Topper 125th […]

September 21, 2023 by Dave

Cigar Review: Meerapfel Meir Churchill – Exceptional Taste

The Meerapfel Meir Churchill is a cigar that carries a rich history, harkening back to the legacy of Meir Meerapfel II, who established the Meerapfel cigar factory in 1876 in the quaint village of Untergrombach, Germany. This cigar, presented in 25-count wooden chests, offers a limited annual production of only 613 boxes per size, adding to its allure. While the blend’s details are shrouded in secrecy, it is rumored that the wrapper is a meticulously […]

September 14, 2023 by Dave

Cigar Review: EPC Allegiance Confidant – A Brilliant Collaboration

From the very inception of E.P. Carrillo, the company has consistently emphasized the importance of collaborating with tobacco producers from diverse corners of the world. For the release of the E.P. Carrillo Allegiance, they opted to partner with the renowned Oliva Cigars from Nicaragua. This blend, crafted by Ernesto Carrillo, showcases Oliva’s world-renowned tobaccos and is produced outside his Tabacalera La Alianza in the Dominican Republic, with its manufacturing process taking place in Nicaragua. The […]

September 7, 2023 by Dave

Cigar Review: El Baton Robusto – A Taste of Tradition

El Baton, a vintage brand originally crafted by J.C. Newman in 1914, returns to the spotlight with renewed vigor and a contemporary twist. Once a popular nickel cigar, it vanished from the market in the 1920s due to the rise of machine-made alternatives. However, in 2008, J.C. Newman’s grandsons, Eric and Bobby Newman, breathed new life into the brand, reintroducing it as the company’s first Nicaraguan cigar. Grown in the fertile lands of Nicaragua, El […]

August 31, 2023 by Dave

Cigar Review: Byron 1850 No. 4 – Craftsmanship & Dedication

The Byron 1850 No. 4 is a true testament to the craftsmanship and dedication of Nelson Alfonso. Created to celebrate 175 years of Byron, this cigar offers a luxurious experience in every puff. With its dimensions measuring 5 inches in length and a 50-ring gauge, it boasts a perfect balance between size and smoke production. Upon first inspection, the appearance of the cigar is captivating. The wrapper, a beautiful chocolate brown shade, shines with an […]

August 24, 2023 by Dave

Cigar Review: HVC 10th Anniversary – A Toast To A Decade Of Excellence

Size: Robusto 5” x 54 In 2021, HVC Cigars celebrated a momentous milestone, their 10th anniversary in the cigar business, with the release of the HVC 10th Anniversary Toro, a limited edition that quickly flew off the shelves. Now, in 2023, Reinier Lorenzo, the mastermind behind HVC, continues the celebration by introducing the HVC 10th Anniversary Robusto, a special limited edition to commemorate their 12th year in the industry. This Nicaraguan puro is a masterful […]

August 17, 2023 by Dave

Cigar Review: Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Sonata – A Harmonious Cigar Symphony

Size: Vibrato 6” long by 54 ring gauge Box- Pressed Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Sonata is the much-awaited sequel to the award-winning Cigar of the Year 2019, Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua, and it does not disappoint. Crafted by brand owner Rafael Nodal, this cigar line is a true musical composition of flavors that captivates the senses. The Sonata starts with an elegant appearance – a soft box-pressed, chocolate brown wrapper that’s finely constructed and inviting. […]

August 10, 2023 by The Cigar Authority

Cigar Review: Aganorsa Leaf Supreme Leaf Toro

The 2023 release of Supreme Leaf marks the 6th in the series from Aganorsa Leaf. It also the first time the company is release the limited edition in a round vitola instead of a box pressed format. The 2023 release utilizes the same blend as the inaugural release comprising of all Nicaraguan tobaccos from their farms in Nicaragua. The production is limited to 2,750 boxes and bundles of 10 cigars. According to Terence Reilly, who […]

February 16, 2023 by The Cigar Authority

Cigar Review: Topper 125th Anniversary Toro

The cigars to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of Topper Cigars didn’t ship until the end of their 126th Anniversary and when we smoked the cigar on a past episode of The Cigar Authority I was instantly enamored. 2023 marks the 127th Anniversary of the company and I recently caught up with Chris Topper who stated that there is only a very limited amount of tobacco for this specific blend and to keep it around for […]

January 31, 2023 by The Cigar Authority

Cigar Review: Meerapfel Richard Double Robusto

A lot of people unfortunately don’t know the history of the Meerapfel family and their importance to the cigar industry. In 1876 Meir II Meerapfel opened a cigar factory in Untergrombach, Germany. But the contribution the family is most known began in 1969 when Richard Meerapfel traveled Cameroon. It was Richard who created what the family calls the miracle of Cameroon tobacco. He established unique relationships with the local growers, families, and communities while bringing unprecedented opportunity, […]

December 9, 2022 by The Cigar Authority

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