Out of my stockpile of cigar lighters, there’s always one that I keep within arms reach. The Vertigo Cyclone 2 by Lotus is a workhorse that just won’t quit. It’s a dependable tool that’s great for all day use. It has a few nice features that make this lighter something special. I’ve had this torch for about 6 months now, and I’ve purchased a few more as gifts for my friends since then. It’s been […]
THE CIGAR COUNTDOWN BEGINS The IPCPR 2016 is just a few days away Over 2,000 Cigar Retailers representing over 1,000 cigar shops in the U.S. and across the globe will merge together once again for The Cigar Convention better known in the industry as “The I.P.C.P.R.” the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers Convention. This year the 84th Annual Trade Show will be held at the Sands Exposition Hall at the Venetian in Las Vegas, […]
Recluse Cigar Company announces the release of Recluse Amadeus Corojo Reserva. This blend is an expansion of their very successful Recluse Amadeus series of blends, including the Recluse Amadeus Habano which The Cigar Authority named Cigar of the Year. This blend is the fifth expansion of our very successful Recluse Amadeus series of blends. Recluse Cigars President, Scott Weeks says, “This new blend features a very special Corojo wrapper that we have been holding on to for years waiting for […]
Drew Estate announced today the introduction of the new Kentucky Fire Cured “Swamp Thang” and Kentucky Fire Cured “Swamp Rat” line extensions. The line extension will be displayed in Drew Estate’s booth (Booth #2403) at the IPCPR Convention and Tradeshow held July 24 – 28, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This thing should not be, and it’s a deeply disturbing yet pleasing smoke. Deep in the swamps it is lurking, waiting to be discovered. By […]
Introducing THE GREAT PRETENDERS Available in 3 Amazing Blends Nashua, NH – United Cigar Retailers is set to introduce THE GREAT PRETENDERS. Measuring in at 6 inches with a hefty 54 ring gauge and available in 3 blends, THE GREAT PRETENDERS are long filled Premium Cigars available in 5 packs and ready to go. The story of THE GREAT PRETENDERS came many years ago when hearing customers searching for cigars that taste like others for […]
Drew Estate announced today that the Lounge’n with ACID Tour is headed to four major United States markets and that they would be introducing packaging updates to their ACID Kuba Kuba, ACID G-Fresh, and ACID Krush Classic Cigars. The new packaging will be displayed in Drew Estate’s booth (Booth #2403) at the IPCPR Convention and Tradeshow held July 24 – 28, 2016 in Las Vegas Nevada. LOUNGE’N with ACID makes the best events even better, […]
A parent by the name of Timothy Forsyth has slapped a lawsuit against the Motion Picture Association of America, National Association of Theatere Owners, Walt Disney Company, Paramount Pictures Corporation, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Universal City Studios and Warner Bros. Entertainment. The lawsuit states that the depiction of smoking in movies that carry a rating less than “R” promotes smoking to minors who witness the act on-screen. The lawsuit names a few […]
A couple of years ago, Miami Cigar & Company celebrated their 25th anniversary as a business. And with that milestone, they rebranded the Nestor Miranda Special Selection, tweaked the blends and released Nestor Miranda Collection. There are several different wrapper shades to choose from, but today we will be taking a look at the Nestor Miranda Collection Maduro. What am I smoking? Cigar Review: Nestor Miranda Collection Maduro Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: My Father […]
Earlier this year Lotus acquired the distribution rights to Ciguardian, a humidification company based in Arizona. Integral Logistics the parent company of Lotus began taking orders on this new two-way humidification pack that provides an alternative to Boveda. An alternative that The Cigar Authority feels is miles above. Made in the USA, the new humidification package maintain 70% humidity and provides protection against fungus and mold. The humidipaks are available individually or in 12 count […]
Royal Agio announced today that they would be releasing the Balmoral Añejo XO Gran Toro, Balmoral Añejo XO Corona and the limited edition Balmoral Añejo XO Lancero FT. The cigars will be displayed in Drew Estate’s booth (Booth #2403) at the IPCPR Convention and Tradeshow held July 24 – 28, 2016 in Las Vegas Nevada. Exactly one year after a wildy successful introduction to the United States Market, the Balmoral Añejo XO Gran Toro (6 […]