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Oliveros Gran Retorno Connecticut Robusto Cigar Review

Oliveros is a brand with Cuban roots that date back to 1927 and Boutique Blends’ Rafael Nodal has decided to resurrect it with the creation of Gran Retorno. The name translates to Grand Return and will be available in 3 different wrappers including today’s review of the Connecticut that debuted at the 2016 IPCPR in Las Vegas. Cigar Review: Gran Retorno Connecticut Country of Origin: Dominican Republic Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaragua Habano Filler: Nicaragua Size: 4.5″ Ring Gauge: 52 Vitola: […]

July 29, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

Vertigo Cyclone 2 – Torch Lighter Review

Out of my stockpile of cigar lighters, there’s always one that I keep within arms reach. The Vertigo Cyclone 2 by Lotus is a workhorse that just won’t quit. It’s a dependable tool that’s great for all day use. It has a few nice features that make this lighter something special. I’ve had this torch for about 6 months now, and I’ve purchased a few more as gifts for my friends since then. It’s been […]

July 21, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

Cabaiguan Guapos Cigar Review

It’s been a busy month or so for Pete Johnson’s Tatuaje with the release of the Black Label into regular production, and the 2016 TAA Release. As a result, The Cigar Authority listener and friend Shawn Rogers has been making his way through the Tatuaje catalog when he asked me what my favorite Tatuaje cigar is. The answer is Cabaiguan Guapos and to our surprise it is a cigar that I have not reviewed on […]

July 20, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

Nestor Miranda Collection Maduro – Cigar Review

A couple of years ago, Miami Cigar & Company celebrated their 25th anniversary as a business. And with that milestone, they rebranded the Nestor Miranda Special Selection, tweaked the blends and released Nestor Miranda Collection. There are several different wrapper shades to choose from, but today we will be taking a look at the Nestor Miranda Collection Maduro. What am I smoking? Cigar Review: Nestor Miranda Collection Maduro Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: My Father […]

July 19, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

Don Benigno Robusto Natural Cigar Review

Considering I make my fiancé watch everything Marvel and most things DC, once a week I need to let her hold the remote control. That night is Sunday, and while watching the Shahs of Sunset I couldn’t help but notice how much Reza looks like Don Benigno. The doppelgänger effect led me to reaching up for today’s review. According to the Two Guys Smoke Shop website which sells the Don Benigno brand, “The story starts […]

July 18, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

Classic Cuban Cigar Review

Back in early 2000, Classic Cigars came to market and have been a mainstay in the industry since its inception. The cigar which is a value offering from United Cigar is available in 4 sizes and is described as, “The original taste of Cuba has been rediscovered and are produced in limited quantities in our state of the art Dominican facility. Perfect draw, sweet smooth power that pleases the palette and convinces the belly that […]

July 14, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

La Flor Dominicana DL-600 Maduro

With IPCPR just days away there are a lot of brands that will be introduced that might not remain on the market in two years as the FDA regulations inch closer to enforcement. In fact, in three years there might not be any brands on the shelf that were introduced after 2007. The La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero is a brand that will meet the requisite date and will continue to exist after the FDA […]

July 13, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

Mi Querida by Steve Saka – Prerelease Cigar Review

On Saturday, Steve Saka of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust joined us on The Cigar Authority show to talk about some of his new brands and the current state of the tobacco industry. During his time on the show, we all got to share one of his new broadleaf blends, Mi Querida (translates to My Mistress in Spanish). A cigar, he says, should please fans of his previous work. What am I smoking? Cigar Review: Mi Querida […]

July 12, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

Davidoff Escurio Corona Gorda Cigar Review

The upcoming trade show will be ridiculous in terms of new SKU’s that are rushed to market in order to beat the August 8th deadline that looms for products that can come to market without getting FDA approval first. It is rumored that Davidoff will be introducing over 100 new SKUs including the cigar featured in today’s review. In 2015, Davidoff traveled to Brazil with the launch of Escurio and this year the brand will introduce […]

July 11, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

Camacho Powerband Cigar Review

The newest release under the Camacho Master-Built Series is the Camacho Powerband, The cigar is described as an intense, adrenaline-fueled cigar experience inspired by the power, performance and acceleration associated with a classic V-twin engine, built to galvanize a brotherhood of freedom seekers. Camacho was nice enough to send some samples along for review and this one has been aging inside my humidor for a couple of weeks. In fact, until Dylan Austin reached out to […]

July 8, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

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