There were a lot of great cigars released in 2017. So much so, that when people purchased the Contenders Pack to cast their vote, a vast majority responded how difficult this year was to choose from and/or how great the choices were. As the votes came in and were compiled, one cigar stood out from almost the beginning taking a lead shortly after voting began and never relinquishing that lead. That cigar is the Aladino […]
This morning I reached for one of my go to cigars and was shocked to see I never reviewed it here at The Cigar Authority. Those who know me, know I am a Tatuaje geek. I don’t take it to the extreme as I won’t hunt down dress boxes and I’m not a member of Saints & Sinners though I wouldn’t mind being one. I won’t travel hundreds of miles to hang out with Pete […]
Let’s face it when the weather gets colder the chance to smoke a cigar grows shorter. Not everyone is blessed to be able to smoke in their own house and not everyone has a great cigar lounge near their hometown. So we cigar smokers have to suffer in the frigid weather. Here in New Hampshire it was -2 this morning and at almost 2pm it is a balmy 5 degrees. Now I know you didn’t […]
The weather this morning was cold AF (-1 Farenheit) and I said to myself, “Self, why would Jon Carney not be in Florida this week instead of being in New England where he will be a guest on The Cigar Authority this weekend.” So as I sat shivering in my car this morning because I am the only New Englander without an automatic car starter, I decided I wanted to smoke something with strength that […]
On Saturday between the hours of 12pm-2pm we will announce the 2017 Cigar of the Year. Last year, the 2016 winner was the La Galera Connecticut so today we share this review as the cigar is about to end its reign. What will be the 2017 winner? Be sure to tune in live to The Cigar Authority right here on this website or on YouTube Live. .. Cigar Review: La Galera Connecticut Wrapper: Ecuador Connecticut Binder: Dominican Republic Filler: Piloto Cubano, […]
Each week on The Cigar Authority podcast we step into the insane Asylum with odd and historic news stores that are too insane to be true or are they. So while researching this weeks segment, I reached for the Asylum Connecticut for two reasons. The first reason, I wanted something mild and the second reason, the band reminds me of Christmas. Cigar Review: Asylum Connecticut Wrapper: Ecuador Connecticut Binder: Honduras Filler: Honduras (Corojo, Habano) Length: 6″ Ring Gauge: 60 Size: Gordo The […]
This past weekend the cigar industry lost another legend with the passing of Gilberto Oliva Sr. Like many great cigar makers, Gilberto Oliva was born in Cuba. In 1964 he settled in Nicaragua after he left the island nation when Fidel Castro began seizing tobacco fields and companies. In 1995, the company created their fist cigar available for sale in the USA named Gilberto Oliva. In time the cigar name was shortened to just Oliva […]
The Upsetters Para Al Sapo comes to us from Nicholas Melillo’s Foundation Company. Now granted, not everyone loves a green cigar, but this one doubles down as it is also an infused cigar that smells like pachouli as it sits on my desk. Cigar: The Upsetters Wrapper: Candela Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua, Jamaica Length: 4.5 Ring Gauge: 38/54 Size: Para Al Sapo The Look: The Upsetters comes in a black box the reminds of Acid Cigars. This isn’t shocking as Nicholas Melillo worked […]
It’s been often said that Sir Winston Churchill would spend time in the Late Hours behind closed doors working in solitude or with trusted colleagues. During these Late Hour moments he was never without a cigar and often he was with an exceptional scotch as well. Davidoff brings together that moment with the Winston Churchill Late Hour. The Late Hour cigar is meant to be enjoyed when the end of the evening is the start of […]
The Black Honey from Warped Cigars was released in 2015 where it quickly sold out and became highly sought after by cigar collectors and cigar geeks alike. This year, Warped Cigars released the cigars in two stages. The first batch was released earlier this year, and the company held back on the rest to allow the cigars to get some extra aging. Today’s cigar review is from the second installment of the 2017 release and features […]