Abel Exposito is a name known to Cuban cigar smokers as he once headed up the Partagas Cigar Factory. Today’s cigar review bears his name and they are made by Fidel Olivas in Esteli, Nicaragua. If that name is familiar, Fidel Olivas headed up Latin Cigars S.A. factory with the Torano family before it was sold to ST Group in 2009. Cigar Review: Abel Exposito Wrapper: Ecuador Habano Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Length: 5″ Ring Gauge: 50 Size: Gordo (Robusto) The Look: Packaged in white […]
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 […]
There is a saying that says, what’s old is new again and that is the case here. The Camacho Liberty 2005 blend makes its return in its original 11/18 Figurado format. Inspired by the original packaging, the Liberty 2005 Throwback cigars are showcased in 20 alternating red and white coffins patriotically covered with a stunning lid of a framed American flag. Due to the rarity of tobaccos needed to precisely match the original blend, only 30,000 […]
Drew Estate and Debonaire House announce that, effective, January 1, 2019, Debonaire House will begin distributing its own products in the United States. Debonaire House will directly manage all facets of its U.S. business operations including distribution, sales, and marketing. The company has entered into a partnership program with United Parcel Service (UPS), “Cigars Direct” which will allow them to ship Debonaire Ultra premium and Indian Motorcycle cigars directly from their factory in the Dominican […]
Today on The Cigar Authority we smoked the Hermitage No. 1 as we remembered our friend Eric Hanson. As has become customary, we share a more in depth review of one of the cigars we smoked. Today that sicker is the Hammer + Sickle Hermitage that was part of the June Care Package. Cigar: Hermitage No.1 Wrapper: Ecuador Habano Binder: Honduran Criollo Filler: Honduras, Germany Length: 6″ Ring: 54 Size: Churchill The Look: As a traditionalist the size name bothers me but I […]
As you may know by now Eric Hanson from Hammer + Sickle passed away this week. Today, The Cigar Authority will be joined by Hammer + Sickle Nation Sales Manager Erik Wentworth as we reflect on our very close friend. We’ll do this while smoking a Hammer + Sickle Hermitage in the first hour and a Moscow City that was limited to just 1,000 boxes of which Dave was personally gifted a sign box. With […]
Omar de Frias is proud to announce the hiring of Shannon Strang as the new Director of Operations for Fratello Cigars. The Pittsburgh native comes to Fratello with a wealth of experience in accounting, business development, logistics and customer service. Primary duties as director of operations is to streamline our company logistics, solidify our relationship with our customers and suppliers, financial management and business development. “I am beyond excited that Shannon accepted this position. Together, […]
The cigar industry lost Eric Hanson of Hammer + Sickle this week. With my friend having his wake tonight I opted to revisit this review of one of my favorite cigars from his company. It was a tough loss and my wife and I were devastated to hear the news. For me, Eric was one of the funniest guys I ever met. He instantly lit up a room when he walked into to it. But […]
On July 13th, 4:30 PM at the Westgate Paradise Event Center during IPCPR the documentary Hand Rolled will have it’s premier. Hand Rolled tells the human story behind the cigar industry. It’s an in-depth look at what happened to the various families who were affected by the Cuban Revolution and why they ended up scattered throughout Latin-America. The film focuses on the people of the industry and juxtaposes the artisanship of premium cigar making against […]
Rocky Patel Premium Cigars (RPPC) has changed the look of its renowned FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY line. The packaging changes will be introduced at the IPCPR trade show in July, and the new look brand will begin shipping to tobacconists shortly thereafter. The Fifteenth Anniversary’s award-winning tobacco blend will not change. “For years, the Fifteenth Anniversary has succeeded because of its character, strength and complexity,” said Mark Weissenberger, VP of Marketing for RPPC. “It was always the […]