Padron is one of the best selling brands in the industry. They exclusively use tobaccos grown on the family’s farm in Nicaragua where they create all of their blends. Today I wanted to revisit their “thousands” series, since they are a more affordable option for an every day smoke compared to their higher-end anniversary lines. This is the Padron 4000 Maduro. What am I Smoking? Cigar: Padron 4000 Maduro Wrapper: Nicaragua Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua […]
I was sitting at my desk in the back office at Two Guys Smoke Shop when I was contemplating what to light up for a review today. Just as I finished lunch which I promptly shared with my shirt, I received a press release that Omar de Frias would be leaving NASA to focus on his cigar company full-time even with looming FDA regulations that could wipe out his brand as it did not come […]
When I’m in need for a quick and tasty smoke, there’s one that I gravitate towards more often than not. It’s a steady workhorse that has yet to let me down and always scratches that itch. That cigar, my friends, and this time around is the La Gianna Havana Bambino Maduro. What am I Smoking? Cigar: La Gianna Havana Maduro Bambino Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro Binder: Honduras Filler: Honduras Length: 4 Inches Ring Gauge: 46 Power: […]
Over the last couple of months Eric Hanson has been a regular visitor to The Cigar Authority studios. After all their offices are about 20 minutes to the south of us. During that time frame we have heard and discussed the Museum Edition from concept to completion including seeing the prototype. This week, the Hammer + Sickle Museum Series has arrived. The packaging is almost as divine as the cigar. Read on to hear our experience of […]
Kristoff has been known to make some pretty heavy hitting cigars. Recently, they decided they wanted to take a dive into the realm of Connecticut shade smokes. The Kristoff Connecticut is one of the newest lines introduced to their portfolio, but it’s quickly becoming a best seller. What am I Smoking? Cigar: Kristoff Connecticut Robusto Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican Length: 5.5 Inches Ring Gauge: 54 Power: 4/10 Packaging and Design These cigars […]
This morning David Garofalo posted to Facebook that he was smoking a Padron 50 Years with the caption of have something special today… just because. Well my just because moment is for a cigar review. Driving in this morning, I was smoking a sample from Cigar Journal magazine that was to be honest, a dog rocket. Looking at David’s post, I felt like Charlie Brown on Halloweeen, “I got a rock.” The Padron 50th Anniversary is available […]
Back in the day, I smoked more than my fair share of Cuesta Rey cigars, specifically the Tuscany. There was a sweetness to it that was enjoyable from first light to last puff. However, over time the cigars changed and I lost interest. That is until last week when I was preparing for the most recent podcast of The Cigar Authority. The show was on Unicorn cigars, cigars that were released prior to August 8th […]
The Atabey Ritos was a cigar that was only available in a 5 pack assortment until a year ago. While the other Atabey cigars come packaged in a beautiful jar, the Ritos takes on a more traditional look with a box that also serves as a humidor. The 30 count box features 29 naked cigars (no cello) and 1 cigar in the famous Atabey tube. The brainchild of Nelson Alfonso, Atabey is the goddess that […]
The Davidoff Grand Cru has long been one of my favorite lines from Davidoff however, it was only available in thinner ring gauges until recently. While I love a 41 and 43 ring cigar, sometimes I want a more traditional vitola and the Grand Cru didn’t off that until now as the company has added a Robusto and Toro to the line. The Davidoff website states, “Finally, the Grand Cru blend arrives in a Robusto […]
The Nestor Miranda Collection was released in 2014 as Miami Cigar & Company celebrated their 25th Anniversary. The cigars, were originally available in three wrappers of Connecticut, Habano and today’s review the Maduro (Connecticut Broadlead) before the addition of Corojo this year at the 2016 IPCPR. The cigar which is made at the My Father Factory S.A. was kept secret from Nestor Miranda until it’s unveiling of during their Sales Meeting which was held on a […]