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Altadis USA Sold In Major Imperial Brands Sale for $1.3 Billion Dollars

Imperial Brands PLC (“Imperial”) has announced it has agreed the sale of its worldwide premium cigar businesses (“Premium Cigars”) to investment consortia of individual investors in two distinct transactions for a total consideration of €1,225 million (1,329 million USD), which represents a multiple of 11.8x FY19 EBITDA on a standalone basis. The disposal reinforces Imperial’s focus on simplifying its business and realising value for shareholders. The sale multiple recognises the luxury nature of the businesses’ […]

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April 27, 2020 by

Perdomo 20th Anniversary Epicure Connecticut Cigar Review

This past Saturday we welcomed Nicholas Perdomo III to The Cigar Authority where we spoke the Director of Sales for Perdomo Cigar about the next generation of this storied company. He’s the 4th generation of the family to get into the lifestyle and during the show we smoked the Perdomo 20th Anniversary Cigar: Perdomo 20th Anniversary Wrapper: Ecuador Connecticut Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Length: 6″ Ring Gauge: 56 Size: Epicure (Toro Gordo) The Look: Like the rest […]

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April 26, 2020 by

VODCast: The Next Generation of Perdomo Cigars

Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… He had his 1st ever Interview on this show 8 years ago. Now he is a married man and leads the sales for Perdomo cigars, he is Nicolas Perdomo, son of Nick Perdomo, 4th Generation cigar guy and we welcome him on The Cigar Authority.  In the first hour of the show we fire up a Perdomo 20th Anniversary as catch up with […]

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April 25, 2020 by

Toscano Toscanello Macchiato Cigar Review

Back on  January 18th, 2020 we welcomed Michael Cappellini the Brand Ambassador to The Cigar Authority. The day started off under unusual circumstances when my wife and I took Michael and his girlfriend out to breakfast at a great Italian marketplace. Sadly, that place wasn’t offering its best representation that day as the regular chef sliced off his finger the day before and his apprentice was trying to cater to a full seating area on […]

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April 23, 2020 by

Glynn Loope Leaving Cigar Rights of America in November

Today, J. Glynn Loope announced that he will be stepping down as Executive Director of Cigar Rights of America (CRA) on November 4, 2020, the day after Election Day. Loope has led CRA since 2008 and is leaving to pursue other opportunities. “It has been a privilege to champion the rights of adult consumers to enjoy a premium cigar,” said Loope. “I am very proud of the work that CRA has accomplished giving a voice […]

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April 22, 2020 by

The After Show Discusses Consumer Behavior During the Pandemic

This week on The After Show sponsored by RoMaCraft Tobac, the crew discusses consumer buying behavior during the pandemic. How has consumer spending changed during COVID-19. Are people buying more, fewer or different cigars? The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH and as always you can find […]

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April 22, 2020 by

La Galera Connecticut Chaveta Cigar Review

On April 18th, 2020 we smoked the La Galera Connecticut Chaveta on The Cigar Authority which was part of the Care Package. We also looked at the art of retrohaling, and teach you how to retrohale to get the most out of your cigar experience. Cigar Review: La Galera Connecticut Wrapper: Ecuador Connecticut Binder: Dominican Republic Filler: Piloto Cubano, Criollo ’98, Dominican T-112 Length: 5 1/8″ Ring Gauge: 50 Size: Chavetta (Robusto) The Look: Packaged in white and red boxes of 20 cigars the La […]

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April 20, 2020 by

Rocky Patel Sungrown Maduro Cigar Review

This past Saturday we welcomed Rocky Patel to show as he joined us via remote in Naples, Florida. We caught up with all things Rocky Patel as we smoked the Rocky Patel Maduro Sungrown. Rocky filled us in on his thoughts on FDA, Supply Chain due to COVID-19, and much more. Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Sungrown Maduro Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Length: 5″ Ring Gauge: 50 Size: Robusto The Look: Packaged in wooden boxes of 20 cigars in two rows of […]

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April 19, 2020 by

VODCast: How To Retrohale A Cigar

Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… His name is known throughout the cigar industry and throughout the halls of the Senate and Congress.  He has been working on cigar blends and our cigar rights like no other Today we are joined by Rocky Patel from Rocky Patel Cigars in the first hour as we smoke the Rocky Patel Sun Grown Maduro. In the second hour of the show we […]

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April 18, 2020 by

Sobremesa Brulee Double Corona Cigar Review

A few weeks ago we were joined by Steve Saka on The Cigar Authority Podcast and during The After Show he talked about this new size of Sobremesa Brulee. He gave us one to smoke that day and asked we wait to receive the actual release before reviewing it. Well that time has come as the cigars are now available. Cigar Review: Sobremesa Brulee Wrapper: Ecuador Connecticut Binder: Matacapan Negro de Temporal Filler: Nicaraguan Gk Condega C-SG Seco; Nicaraguan Pueblo […]

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April 16, 2020 by