A few weeks ago, I saw our good friend Oliver post a photo on his Instagram (@HavanaDaydreamin) of a cigar I was familiar with, but had never seen. Showcased in the image was an Atabey in a lancero size, another beautiful piece of artwork by Nelson Alfonso. I had to have it for this review. So luckily, I was able to get my hands on one so I could share my thoughts with you. This […]
It’s been a while since I visited this brand, considering the last time I enjoyed one was probably back in July. And with the weather warming up slightly this week here in New England, I felt like something that would bring me back to those warm summer nights. Don Pepin Garcia is a legend in the premium cigar industry. He’s been blending and rolling cigars for many years, and recently, his son continued the tradition. […]
This morning I had no idea what I wanted to smoke when I came in to work. That dilemma was solved when Eric Wentworth the sales manager for Klin tobacco walked in the door. I opted at that point to light up the cigar that was featured at my wedding back in September. According to the Hammer + Sickle website, “Trademark series Connecticut is the quintessential mild cigar. Boasting a four-year aged golden Connecticut shade wrapper Trademark […]
There are cigar lighters, and then there is the Black Label Dominator by Lotus. This multi-tool for cigar enthusiasts made it’s debut late last year and has since been a crowd favorite since. First and foremost, this essential cigar accessory has a powerful quadruple jet flame. The Dominator can light even the largest stogies with speed and ease. At the bottom, there is a large adjustment wheel for changing the size of the flame. You […]
Before Aging Room Cigars came to fame, Rafael Nodal of Boutique Blends was very well known for being the creator of Oliveros, a brand of premium smokes renowned all over the country. And now, some years later, Oliveros is back once again. Rafael brought the name back to offer aficionados with a cigar for any palate at a wallet friendly price. Today, I’ll be taking a look at the Oliveros Gran Retorno Banjo Habano. What […]
This weekend on The Cigar Authority we are going to discuss cigars and their place in celebration at sport events. Yesterday, that place was solidified when the New England Patriots mounted the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history, or perhaps it was the greatest collapse by the Atlanta Falcons. After the game, Robert Kraft was seen in the locker room handing out the cigar we are reviewing today. Congratulations to the New England Patriots on […]
I was going through my humidor this morning trying to find something for today’s review, a task that always takes me far longer than it needs to. I remembered that Steve Saka made a post on Facebook earlier this week saying that Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust would be one of the cigar company sponsors for the 32nd Two Guys Smoke Shop Anniversary Party, I dug out my box of Sobremesa Corona Grande that was sitting […]
As I’ve said before, I’m a huge fan of fine Nicaraguan tobacco. There’s just something about its richness that I love. Historically, Christian Eiroa crafted his cigars in Honduras using primarily Honduran leaf. But now, he has a Nicaraguan cigar with a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper on it. Sounds nice, right? This is the CLE Prieto. What am I Smoking? Cigar: CLE Prieto Robusto Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Length: 5 Inches […]
One of the most iconic blends to ever come from Davidoff was the original 702, a limited edition cigar that was met with accolades. This year, Davidoff has released a cigar under the guise of that brand name, that is significantly different then the original release. The most obvious is the wrapper. The original release features a 702 Connecticut wrapper, while this time around it features a 702 Habano wrapper. The other difference is the […]
As you may know, August 8th of 2016 was the day FDA regulation against cigars took effect. So on August 7th, 2016, Eric Newman of J.C. Newman Cigar Company made a stop at Two Guys Smoke Shop for the what was known as “The Last Supper”. During that event, Mr. Newman handed out a cigar that was made just for him. It was a rendition of the original Diamond Crown in a perfecto shape. I […]