As the cigar industry waits for the FDA ruling on cigars, some new information has come out about some of the things that the FDA will be looking at when it comes to regulation. On February 22, 2016, the FDA announced that they were seeking to purchase a Cigar Smoking Machine with CO Analyzer. According to the document, they are seeking a smoking machine capable of smoking a 22.5mm cigar which would be between a 57 and […]
February 27th is National Cigar Day, and we celebrate the holiday Four Kicks, with Crowned Heads Four Kicks. We will discuss consolidation in the industry. We will discuss the Oscars and in the second hour smoke Leaf by Oscar as well as give our predictions for the winners. Lastly we came across a book this week called The Cigar; Moments of Pleasure and we take a look at that book and let you know where […]
Fleur de la Reine is a brand I’m very familiar with, in particular, the Fleur de la Reine Quatre Maduro. It is a cigar that I keep in rotation with my other go-to’s. One of the main reasons I enjoy them is for the use of Connecticut Broadleaf, which is one of my favorite wrappers on a premium cigar. Not only that, but this hand-made has fillers and binders from three different countries that are […]
For the first time in history, Davidoff master blenders have collaborated with six of the world’s top chefs to create Davidoff’s latest cigar creation, the Davidoff Chefs Edition. The Davidoff Chefs Edition offers fine dining and an exceptional cigar for connoisseurs to enjoy after a culinary tour de force. This unique partnership with some of the world’s greatest chefs has inspired Davidoff master blenders to blend a truly memorable cigar. “When I first met with […]
The Davidoff acquisition machine goes back, way back. One of their earliest acquisitions was in 2004 when they bought Griffin’s Cigars. The brand was founded in 1984 by Bernard H. Grobert who named the cigars after his night club in Switzerland. Prior to Davidoff purchasing the brand, they distributed the cigars which was exported for sale into the United States in 1989. Today we look at the Griffin’s Special Edition 2013 which came packaged in a box that […]
Last year it felt like MBombay was advertising in the cigar world on nearly every form of digital media. Other then the fact that these cigars are made in Costa Rica I knew little about these smokes. Our friend Nelson Alfonso makes some of the best cigars in the world in the country so obviously I was curious to see how they compared. Luckily, one of the owners of the company reached out with some […]
There are many in the cigar industry that felt the FDA regulations on cigars would not be announced until a new leader of the FDA was named. According to a report on Reuters, the United States Senate is close to confirming the next leader of the Food & Drug Administration despite an opposition from several senators and a Presidential candidate. On Monday the Senate voted 80-6 in favor of limiting debate on the matter to […]
Today, I’ll be diving into the Davidoff Nicaragua Robusto Tubo. If there is one brand that is known for making some of the highest quality cigars on the market, its Davidoff. Previously, Davidoff made their cigars using nothing but Dominican tobaccos. But a few years ago, back in 2013, the company announced it would make a brand new line featuring all Nicaraguan tobacco. In anticipation of the new Davidoff Nicaragua Box Press, I wanted to […]
Two Guys 31st Anniversary Cigar Dinner Date is Set – Let’s Make a Smoking Deal Salem NH – Two Guys Smoke Shop of Salem, Nashua, and Seabrook, New Hampshire will be celebrating its 31st Anniversary on September 28, 2016 by giving away $31,000 worth of cash and prizes in a smoking spin on 60’s television show Let’s Make a Deal which they will call Let’s Make a Smokin’ Deal. Two Guys, a very popular New […]
Originally released in 2015; The Perdomo Special Craft Series is a series of cigars that was blended to pair specifically with beer. Following the business model of Perdomo, the cigar was released in three wrappers Connecticut (Pilsner), Maduro (Stout) and today’s review Amber (Sungrown). The cigar which we review today is part of the Sponsor’s Deal on The Cigar Authority where each week we will offer a special sampler of cigars that are advertisers on […]