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Davidoff Royal Robusto Cigar Review

Originally available in 50 count boxes, the Davidoff Royal Robusto this week was released in 10 count boxes; just in time for the holidays. The Davidoff’s Royal Robusto Gifting Edition is expertly and meticulously crafted for life’s festive occasions. The Royal Robusto features handpicked tobaccos from the Davidoff master blender and is aged for a minimum of 10 years in small quantities and according to the Davidoff website, “Five rare, aged Ligero tobaccos blend to create Royal’s perfume, an […]

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Tatuaje Gran Cojonu Review

Today I reach into the past with a cigar that is also from the present. It’s a little bit cryptic but the Tatuaje Gran Cojonu comes from a box with a manufacturer stamp date of 2013 making this smoke 2 years aged. The Gran Cojonu is part of the Reserva line and according to the Tatuaje website the cigar is still made in Miami, Florida. Cigar Review: Tatuaje Gran Cojonu Size: 6.5 x 60 Wrapper: Ecuador Habano Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Strength: Full […]

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Vegueros Cigar Review

Vegueros is a Cuban brand that started  in 1961 at the Francisco Donatien Factory in Pinar Del Rio, Cuba. In 1997 the cigar would be exported before falling from the marketplace. In 2013, Vegueros  would relaunch at the Habanos Festival; however, it would take almost another year before the brand would be readily available. The cigar which got new artwork from the originals was redesigned by Nelson Alfonso the artist behind the re-branding of Cohiba and Behike. […]

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C.L.E. Releases Eiroa First 20 Years

C.L.E. Cigar Company Announces Release of the Eiroa First 20 Years C.L.E. Cigar Company and Eiroa Cigars are proud to announce the shipment of the new Eiroa First 20 Year’s cigar. These cigars made their debut at IPCPR 2015 but were not available to be shipped until now. The cigar is all Honduran with the tobacco grown by Julio Eiroa on the Jamastran Valley and rolled out of the Aladino Factory in Danli, Honduras. The […]

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Davidoff Royal Robusto 10 Count Boxes Coming

Late last week Davidoff sent out an email to retailers announcing that the Royal Robusto which had been available in 50 count boxes will be available in time for the holidays as a smaller 10 count box. The Davidoff’s Royal Robusto Gifting Edition is expertly and meticulously crafted for life’s festive occasions. The cigars feature handpicked tobaccos from their master blender and are aged for a minimum of 10 years in small quantities. The Davidoff Royal […]

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Podcast: Smoking Rare Cigars From 2002

This week we take a look at a couple of cigars from 2003 that were part of The Cigar Authority Care Package and find out why David hung on to them for so long and why he decided to share them with everyone…. We also go through The Cigar Authority mailbags that have been growing to epic proportions… All this and more on the madness known as The Cigar Authority. [jetpack_subscription_form] Next Podcast: Smoking Aged Cigars […]

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Davidoff Colorado Claro 2015 Special R Cigar Review

If you are a cigar geek there are a few times a year that are really special. In the spring as the TAA Cigars are released, then around Father’s Day you see the first appearance of Opus X and the Holiday Season sees the release of Fuente Anejo, Hemingway Maduro and Between The Lines. The autumn/holiday season also sees the release of some special cigars from Davidoff. This year we saw the Year of the Monkey and […]

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General Cigar Company Terminates President Dan Carr

The Cigar Authority has received news from multiple credible sources that Dan Carr, President of General Cigar Company has been terminated. Dan Carr joined General Cigar in 1996 and was quickly promoted to VP of Sales. In 1999 with the acquisition of General Cigar’s mass market business he moved to Swedish Match as the North America VP of Sales. In 2004 he would receive a promotion to Senior VP of Sales and Marketing in North America […]

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Feds To Propose Smoking Ban In Public Housing

As we have reported, the Department of Housing and Urban Development has been pushing for the Public Housing Authority to make the properties smoke free. Today, that move will become more than a push as a federal rule proposal would prohibit smoking in apartments and common areas as well as the administrative offices. The measure would affect one million households across the United States. Having lived in New York City, home to the largest public […]

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La Flor Dominicana TCFKA “M” Returns For 2015 Holidays

The Cigar Formerly Known As Mysterio aka TCFKA “M” is set to return to retailer shelves this holiday season. According to an email sent out by La Flor Dominicana, the  2015 “M” Collectors Edition is back with a unique twist. The 2015 Edition features a Sumatra Oscuro wrapper from Ecuador with vintage fillers from La Flor Dominicana’s farms and is adorned with Ecuadorian Connecticut shade accents to add a unique touch of style and flavor. The cigars are now […]

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