Every now and then I get a craving for a cigar. Often, I don’t know what I want and I wander around the humidor like a lost puppy trying to figure out what I want to smoke. This morning however, I wanted to smoke a Liga Privada No. 9 and as luck would have it our friend Peter Hudson sent a bunch of them my way. Cigar Review: La Piga Privada No. 9Country of Origin: NicaraguaWrapper: Connecticut BroadleafBinder: Brazilian Mata […]
When you think of La Flor Dominicana, you might think of a ligero laden smoke with plenty of power to go around. However, that’s not the case with the LFD Suave. It’s a more mellow option for those of us who want to enjoy all the qualities of the brand, but not the strength. What am I Smoking? Cigar: LFD Suave (Light) Maximo Origin: Dominican Republic Wrapper: Connecticut Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Length: 6 Inches […]
I was gifted quite a few cigars at my wedding this weekend, but the one cigar I couldn’t wait to light up came from a Doctor friend of mine. That cigar is the La Flor Dominicana Factory Press II. The Factory Press II was originally released in 2006 and was born out of Litto Gomez’ fascination of the box pressing process at the factory. This version of the cigar has long been sold out. Cigar Review: La […]
This week we are on the road in Goffstown, New Hampshire for Barry’s Wedding. Broadcasting live from the La Flor Dominicana studios, we will sit down and meet the bride that was crazy enough to accept his proposal. We will sit down with the official sponsor of the wedding Hammer + Sickle Cigars & Vodka as well as meet the Best Man. Join us as we light up the Hammer + Sickle Trademark Natural and […]
At the 2016 InterTabac trade show Cigar Journal held their annual awards dinner. During the course of the awards ceremony it was announced that The Cigar Authority was named the 2016 Cigar Ambassadors of the Year. This award has humbled us all and we will be sure to discuss it on Saturday’s webcast/podcast which can be viewed live on this very website at 12 Noon eastern time where we will annouce all the winners from […]
Nick Melillo is at it again, and this time he is using a little bit of the magic he learned while working at Drew Estate. He took that magic traveled to Jamaica to learn time honored traditions and secrets to put together the blend of a new line of infused cigars known as The Upsetters. What am I Smoking? Cigar: The Upsetters Django (The ‘D’ is silent) Country of Origin: Nicaragua Wrapper: Nicaraguan Claro Binder: Nicaraguan […]
With my wedding on Saturday, I decided to review one of my Best Man’s favorite cigars… 22N/83W stands for the Latitude and Longitude where you will find Hacienda el Corojo, a plantation that once (1930 – 1990) grew arguably the best tobacco in the world. Today, having low yield and being highly susceptible to disease Corojo is is not used anymore, but the seeds still exists. 22N/83W uses authentic El Corojo seed in its entire 5-Country […]
The FDA announced that it has begun enforcing the new regulations on tobacco products that went into effect on August 8th. Today, the FDA issued 55 warning letters to retailers selling newly regulated cigar products to minors. During compliance checks, aka a sting operation, a minor is sent in to purchase tobacco at a brick & mortar retailer or online via the web. If a retailer does not request proof of age of anyone under […]
As a fan of Pelo de Oro tobacco, I was eagerly awaiting the arrival of the new release from Aging Room Cigars. Pelo de Oro, was once a popular tobacco in Cuba before being phased out due to issues with blue mold during its growth. The name which translates to “golden hair” is now grown in Peru, Domincan Republic and Nicaragua to name a few locales. For the Aging Room Pelo de Oro, Rafael Nodal steps […]
Hammer and Sickle cigars made their debut several years ago after they struck gold with their vodka line in the liquor industry. Brand owner Eric Hanson knows both industries inside and out. He helped in the decision to create the companies first box pressed cigar known as the Hammer and Sickle Hermitage No. 1 for smokers who enjoy a richer experience. What am I smoking? Cigar Review: Hammer and Sickle Hermitage No. 1 Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: […]