Recently we received a question via the “Contact Us” page, of The Cigar Authority, regarding whether or not cutting a cigar using a straight cut would change the amount of time it takes to smoke that cigar vs using a bullet punch. In the 20 years that I have been switching back and forth from cut to cut I never thought to pay attention so I decided to do the experiment and find out if […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, David Garofalo returns from Washington DC with information on FDA as well as a whole bunch of rumors going around the cigar industry… Also Mr. Jonathan decides to do a little bit of science when it comes to cutting a cigar.. Join us for Mr. J the science guy and a whole lot of rumors that will surely lead to one of our most controversial cigars… All this and […]
The La Galera Habano comes to us from Tabacalera Palma. While that company might not be known outside the cigar geek community it is a company that has origins back to the mid 19th century when a Spanish citiizen named Jose Manuel Blanco Lozada moved to the Dominican Republic to specialize in the trade of tropical fruits and tobacco. In 1936 one of his children Jose Arnaldo Blanco II founded Tabacalera Palma. By 1960, Las Palma […]
Davidoff launches its first Duocut Double Blade Punch Cutter with two blades that can be activated simultaneously — the new indispensable accessory for a memorable cigar ritual Basel, February 2016. The German-crafted Duocut Double Blade Punch Cutter’s innovative design will enable aficionados to prepare their next cigar experience with precision and versatility and fully enjoy their favourite cigar. The Duocut has two independent razor-sharp blades to deliver a perfect cut in any ring gauge (RG). […]
In 2012 RoMa Craft was born with a partnership between two friends Michael Rosales and Skip Martin. Prior to their partnership Michael was owner of Costa Rican Imports, and Skip was owner of a cigar shop in Galveston, Texas that was destroyed by Hurricane Ike in 2008. Upon the creation of their company the first cigar they released was Intemperance which is available in two wrappers. Today, we take a look at the Ecuador Connecticut […]
Nicaragua is home to some of the most well known cigar brands produced in the world; recognized for rich tasting tobacco grown in volcanic soil. However, Duran Cigars might not be a name you recognize at the moment, so I suppose this is where I start telling you about it. What am I smoking? Cigar Review: Roberto Duran Signature Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Nicatabaco S.A. Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habana Criollo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan and other undisclosed fillers Size: 5 Inches Ring […]
The IPCPR Board of the Directors has gathered for their first meeting of the year at the new HQ of the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers in Washington DC. The meeting comes as the tobacco industry is under fire on a local, state and federal level. Our own David Garofalo along with other fine retailers have assembled down in DC on their own dime, in this non-paying gig where they will also be walking […]
Since 1992, Two Guys Smoke Shop has announced the Cigar of the Year. In keeping with tradition the announcement of that cigar has come on the Saturday before the Super Bowl. This year Two Guys Smoke Shop and The Cigar Authority was proud to announce that the honor goes to the Recluse Habano Reserve. I remember back to when we were putting together the contenders for Cigar of the Year and in my mind that cigar was […]
COLIBRI GROUP ANNOUNCES FIREBIRD PROJECT FOR ASYLUM CIGARS Firebird Qu4d Burner will launch with a special limited-production series for Asylum Cigars New York City, February 8, 2016—Colibri Group announces the new FIREBIRD® QU4D BURNER cigar lighter. Firebird, the company’s value-oriented accessories brand since 1970, will debut the QU4D BURNER, a quadruple-jet ame cigar lighter, this summer and will launch with a special limited-production series for Asylum Cigars. The four-torch lighter is designed and powered to […]
Two Guys Smoke Shop & The Cigar Authority Announce The Cigar of the Year February 6, 2015 – For the past 24 years Two Guys Smoke Shop has announced the Cigar of the Year. In keeping with tradition the announcement of that cigar has come on the Saturday before the Super Bowl. The contenders for Cigar of the Year were released in November and the competition was fierce. Consumers who purchased the pack had a […]