Dave is back from TAA and he believes it’s total panic in the cigar industry & some brand owners are committing brand suicide. Their strategies are likely to backfire. It’s total panic in the cigar industry, let’s see if we can figure it out. 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 […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, its the 2024 TAA Recap! Dave is back from Aruba where the annual Tobacconists Association of America (TAA) meeting just took place. Find out what’s new & exciting from this exclusive summit plus we’ll smoke the All Saints Dedicacion in the first hour. Find out what happened in Aruba with the 2024 TAA Recap! Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk […]
Miami, FL – E.P. Carrillo proudly announces the release of its 15 Year Anniversary Cigar, a cigar crafted to celebrate the brand’s remarkable journey since its inception. This 6 1/2 x 54 Gran Toro represents the expertise, dedication, and passion that have defined E.P. Carrillo over the last 15 years. Showcasing extra-aged tobaccos, this cigar stands as a true testament to the brand’s craftsmanship and innovation. The E.P. Carrillo 15 Year Anniversary Cigar is a […]
This week, Drew Estate unveiled an exciting new addition to its popular Deadwood Tobacco. line—the Deadwood The Girl With No Name Lonsdale. This 7 x 44 cigar, featuring a Mexican San Andrés wrapper over a proprietary filler blend, will start hitting shelves soon, delivering a unique, mysterious experience to fans of the Deadwood series. Packaged in boxes of 20, it promises both flavor and allure. The Deadwood The Girl With No Name line has historically […]
Miami, FL – E.P. Carrillo, internationally acclaimed for their masterful craftsmanship and exceptional premium cigars, is proud to announce the release of their latest creation: the E.P. Carrillo 2024 TAA Exclusive. The E.P. Carrillo 2024 TAA Exclusive series is a distinguished blend crafted exclusively for members of the Tobacconist’s Association of America (TAA). This year’s blend features a carefully selected Ecuadoran Habano wrapper, complemented by a Nicaraguan binder and fillers from the USA and Nicaragua. […]
The Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Vibrato, crafted entirely of 100% Cuban-seed Nicaraguan tobaccos, is a remarkable puro that carries a premium pedigree. Blended by Rafael Nodal and AJ Fernandez at his Nicaraguan factory for Altadis USA, this cigar earned the title of Cigar of the Year by Cigar Aficionado in 2019, and it’s easy to see why from this week’s STARS review. The Vibrato boasts an impressive box-pressed construction. Its wrapper is dark brown, reminiscent […]
Kristoff Cigars has once again stepped into the spotlight with the announcement of the Kristoff 2024 TAA Limited Edition release. This limited-edition cigar is part of the Tobacconist Association of America (TAA) series, a collection known for offering unique blends crafted by top manufacturers and available in limited quantities to TAA retailers. The 2024 Kristoff TAA Limited Edition is rolled in the Dominican Republic, a country celebrated for its rich tobacco-growing history. The cigar features […]
As the holiday season approaches, cigar enthusiasts have something exciting to look forward to— the HVC Black Friday 2024 release is just around the corner. This year’s limited edition is officially named Black Friday de HVC Ometepe Limited Edition 2024, and it’s set to start shipping next week. The cigar, called Escogidos, measures 5 7/8 x 52. It features a three-year-aged Mexican San Andrés wrapper, which wraps around a blend of Nicaraguan tobaccos. Notably, HVC […]
There was a lot of cigar news stories this past week. Today, we talk about 10 cigar news stories and talk about what they mean for the industry. 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
Hudson, NH – Atabey Duendes Tubes are the latest addition to the most luxurious line on the cigar market. Measuring 6 1/8 by 54, each cigar is elegantly packaged in sophisticated cartons of three tubes, perfect for gifting or providing yourself with a mental escape to relaxation. These uniquely designed cosmetic-grade aluminum tubes, have a golden peak to house the torpedo style vitola. Made from aluminum, Selected Tobacco was conscious to choose packaging with a […]