In order to celebrate the 175th Anniversary of H. Upmann, Altadis USA tapped AJ Fernandez to create a limited edition cigar that is available in just one size. The Churchill is available in 10 count boxes with a total production of 14, 750. The cigar also utilizes a Medio Tiempo wrapper which is only grown on 1 out of 12 tobacco plants above the ligero leaves. Usually these leaves are smaller in size, so finding […]
This week we welcome to the show Eric Newman, the President of America’s oldest family owned cigar manufacturer. Next year the company behind Diamond Crown, Julius Caesar, Brick House and Perla Del Mar will be celebrating their 125th Anniversary. We will take a look at the company past, present and future as we light up the Brick House Double Connecticut Mighty Mighty from The Cigar Authority Care Package In the second hour we debut the […]
For the first time, Foundation Cigar Company is making its most exclusive cigar, the Menelik, available for sale in a limited production run. The Menelik was originally only available at events held in the past couple years, where it was offered personally by Foundation’s owner Nicholas Melillo. Those who managed to get their hands on one have praised its flavor profile, noting rich tones of cocoa, spice, and earthiness. The cigar’s richness takes a cue from its […]
If you asked me to name a brand that surprises me, that brand will be Toscano. I don’t hide the fact I work in a cigar shop and the amount of these cigars that sell blow my mind. It’s seasoned cigar smokers who gravitate to them as well. When I ask them what draws them to the cigar the answers are always the same. The taste and the fact you can leave these in your […]
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) has announced that plans for CigarCon, a consumer event held in conjunction with its annual convention and trade show, will not take place in 2020 and will be considered for 2021. In addition to the date change, the PCA has also created a sub-committee to focus exclusively on CigarCon and expects participation from all classes of retailer and associate membership. “Our goal in announcing CigarCon at our 2019 trade show […]
There are cigars, and then there are cigars. For me Atabey is a cigar that stands above all else. It’s a cigar that has consistently gotten a 100 rating here on The Cigar Authority and it has gotten accolades by others in the industry as well. At the 2019 IPCPR Atabey introduced a new size to the market named Idolos which measures 4 x 55. The name Idolos as you would guess translates to Idols. […]
Over the past few weeks we asked you our listeners and readers of TheCigarAuthority.com to partake in a survey where we asked you 20 questions. Well, the results are in and we will share the results… How much do you smoke, how much do you spend, what are your favorite brands and so much more. Barry has compiled all the answers and we share them with you the participants with whom it would not have […]
In 2006 Two Guys Smoke Shop owner David Garofalo came up with a concept that would become one of the most sought after limited edition cigars each Independence Day. The cigar came to fruition when Don Pepin Garcia was visiting Two Guys Smoke Shop for a series of events. It was at one of these events that Garofalo asked Garcia to roll a cigar with a fuse on it. After some hesitation Garcia rolled the […]
In Gulliver’s Travels, Gulliver was held captive by the people of Lilliput before he reached an agreement with the King where he would be permitted to roam free as long as he didn’t hurt the small people of the Island. Eventually he was charged with Treason before escaping. One could look at this tale and draw similarities to the Cigar Industry. The big companies are out to hurt the little companies, but have those small […]
It’s the 30th Anniversary of Miami Cigar & Company and joining from the 305 will be Jason Wood the Vice President of Sales & Marketing for the company owned by Nestor & Mariana Miranda. We will fire up a cigar from the care package, the Nestor Miranda Special Selection as we discuss Don Lino Africa, Tatiana, Toscano and La Aurora. In the second hour we fire up the HVC La Rosa 520 as we catch […]