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Pistoff Kristoff Corona Gorda Cigar Review

The latest offering from Kristoff got its name from the suggestion of a customer who mentioned the company should come out with a cigar called Pissed Off Kristoff. Brand owner Glen Case loved the sound of the name but decided to change the spelling to create Pistoff Kristoff. Today we light up the latest offering from Kristoff which comes from the Charles Fairmon factory in the Dominican Republic. Cigar Review: Pistoff KristoffCountry of Origin: Dominican RepublicWrapper: San Andres (Mexico)Binder: IndonesiaFiller: NicaraguaLength: 5.75″ Ring […]

August 17, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

Asylum 13 Connecticut Fifty – Cigar Review

Asylum Cigars are known for their heavy hitting big ring gauge smokes. Now, they have a new blend to appease enthusiasts who like the milder side of things. The Asylum 13 Connecticut offers three different sizes, all utilizing a less powerful blend and a light Connecticut shade wrapper. And now, this cigar is one of seven contenders for TCA’s 2016 Cigar Of The Year. What am I smoking? Cigar Review: Asylum 13 Connecticut Country of Origin: Honduras […]

August 16, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

LFD Andalusian Bull Cigar Review

A couple of weeks back I smoked the Andalusion Bull on The Cigar Authority podcast. The cigar I smoked that day was a sample from IPCPR that made its way back to me via David Garofalo. It intrigued me enough that when the cigars reached the shelves of Two Guys Smoke Shop I reached for another for today’s review. According to a press release from La Flor Dominicana, “Invoking the spirit of Spain’s famous Toreros, this cigar has […]

August 15, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

Atabey Ritos by Nelson Alfonso – Cigar Review

Atabey. A cigar crafted by the brilliant mind of a man named Nelson Alfonso. Although the average consumer might not know who he is, Nelson is a legend in the Cuban cigar industry. He played and essential role behind brands such as the Cohiba Behike and even designed the humidors for Padron’s 50th Anniversary cigars. His specialty is visual design, but Nelson Alfonso also has a rich experience in tobacco blending, spending years working alongside […]

August 12, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Lancero Cigar Review

I’ve lived in a few different cigar markets plus I’ve visited many others and one thing seemed to be constant. Lancero cigars sell slower than any other size on the market place. However, if you look at social media it is one of the most popular sizes among cigar geeks like me. A few months ago when La Flor Dominicana announced they were releasing Los Lanceros; a 5-pack of Lancero cigars I personally was intrigued. Cigar […]

August 11, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

Diamond Crown Black Diamond Radiant Cigar Review

This past weekend was a big one for the J.C. Newman Cigar Company. Finally, after 4 years of work and hundreds of man hours, the long awaited Diamond Crown Black Diamond made its worldwide debut at all three Two Guys Smoke Shop locations. In attendance for the events were brand owner Eric Newman and North East Sales Representative Brad Jarvis. The cigar features tobacco grown on the same Fuente farms as Opus X. What am […]

August 10, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

La Galera 80th Anniversary Limited Edition Cigar Review

The “Gallery,” or area in any handmade cigar factory where the cigar rollers make beautiful works of art, is affectionately known as La Galeara. Jose Amaldo Blanco or “Jochy,” which everyone who knows him affectionately calls him, is the owner of Tabacalera Palma, a family business (since 1936) which today celebrates their 80th year in business. In their factory they make lots of cigars for other people including Boutique Blends (Rafael Nodal) Aging Room, La […]

August 9, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Double Robusto Cigar Review

This weekend, moments before The Cigar Authority podcast went on air, we received word that an icon in the industry, Carlos Fuente Sr. had passed away. We were sitting around waiting for the show to go live when Eric Newman of JC Newman received the call. Carlos Fuente Sr. had been battling stomach cancer before succumbing to the illness at 11:15pm on Friday night. The show took a somber note as Eric Newman shared some […]

August 8, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

Mi Querida Fino Largo Cigar Review

In Spanish, Mi Querida translates to My Mistress. For many of us, cigars are the other woman. Let’s face it, sometimes we sneak out for a cigar or stop by the local lounge telling our wives we are working late. All because of our love for premium cigars aka the other woman. Mi Querida wasn’t the original name for this cigar either as Steve Saka originally had plans to release the project as Todos Las Dias. However, a […]

August 5, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

Smoking Jacket The Limited Edition Cigar Review

Limited to just 300 boxes of 10 cigars, the Smoking Jacket Limited Edition comes to us from Henke Kelner Jr. and his Kelner Boutique Factory. If that name seems familiar, his father is the master blender for Davidoff. This Limited Edition is the follow-up to the original Smoking Jacket released in 2013. Cigar Review: Smoking Jacket The Limited Edition Country of Origin: Dominican Republic Wrapper: Domincan Havana Cotuí Binder: Criollo Filler: Nicaraguan Condesa Viso, Dominican HVA and San Vicente, […]

August 3, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

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