What’s in a Name… a Cigar Brand Name? By David Garofalo With thirty-years in the Cigar Business I’ve seen a lot of cigar brands come and go. I’ve sampled lots of very good cigars that, for one reason or another, just didn’t sell well and disappeared out of existence. Some of these vanishing cigars may have been priced right, had nice packaging and smoked great but still, for some reason just didn’t catch on. Is […]
In 2011, David Garofalo (Two Guys Smoke Shop) and Pete Johnson (Tatuaje) teamed up for the creation of the M80. Originally pitched as the Firecracker, Pete Johnson passed on the project that was initially done by Pepin. Following up on that cigar the two came up with the M80 concept and the original 500 box order sold out in 48 hours. Fast forward to the fall of 2014 when Pete and Dave worked out the […]
On this episode of The Cigar Authority, our own Barry Stein is interviewed as we discuss his brainchild, KILO. We will ask what a kid from Brooklyn knows about cigars and how he wound up ready to launch his cigar nationwide at IPCPR via United Cigar Group. We also take a look at all the Copy Cats in the Cigar Industry and how one companies idea becomes everyones next biggest thing. All that and the […]
Last night in Miami the official launch for the Davidoff Escurio was held which follows on the heels of the Davidoff Nicaragua line. According to Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard, CEO of Oettinger Davidoff AG, “Davidoff Escurio has been crafted for those who are in the mood to discover vibrant and intriguing experiences to fill their time beautifully. If time is one of life’s greatest luxuries, this cigar will fill it with excitement.” The cigar features 5 different types […]
Inspired by the vibrant and colourful Rio de Janeiro nights, Davidoff launches the Davidoff Escurio Accessories collection – a perfect complement to the new Davidoff Escurio cigar line Basel, June 2015. Davidoff presents its vibrant new Davidoff Escurio Accessories collection inspired by the colourful nights of Rio de Janeiro: filled with Rhythm, Intrigue and Originality. This contemporary line is composed of an exceptional jet flame lighter, a stylishly crafted punch cutter and two sensual leather […]
DURAN CIGARS TO INTRODUCE THE “BIG JACK” 7×70 NEYA F8 AT 2015 IPCPR (Roberto Duran Premium Cigars, doing business as Duran Cigars, one of the fastest growing boutique cigar companies, will unveil a line extension for the Neya F-8 Ligero Typhoon during this year’s IPCPR in July. The new size will be 7 x 70 and aptly named “Big Jack” after Jack Torano, the company’s representative. Robert Pelayo Duran, owner of Duran Cigars, said this of the decision, “As we all know, […]
With one of my co-workers on vacation this week I’ve become to go to guy in mail order at Two Guys Smoke Shop and for some reason there seems to be a run on Davidoff Cigars today especially the Classic and Thousand Series. So when the mood struck for a Lancero smoke, I opted to smoke, you guessed it, a Davidoff. According to the website, “Classic No. 1’s Panetela Larga format allows an abundance of […]
As we reported on The Cigar Authority Show back on May 2nd; the new Padron will be called Damaso and now official details are beginning to come to light all of which we previously reported. The round cigar is named after Damaso Padron who is the grandfather of Jose Padron, the founder of Padron who in 1890 left the Canary Islands and arrived in Cuba where he would eventually grow tobacco. The cigar will be […]
The bond between Father and Daughter is a bond like no other. David Garofalo who owns United Cigar, a manufacturer and distribution group decided to release a cigar honoring his daughter. The cigar which originally came out as a Connecticut Shade was also released years later as a Maduro. Cigar: La Gianna Size: 6 x 54 (Toro) Wrapper: Ecuador Binder: Honduras Filler: Honduras Strength: Medium Source: United Cigar Group The Look: The wrapper is evenly colored and milk chocolate in color. There are […]
According to a post from Christian Eiroa the Asylum Ogre Lancero is coming soon and measures 7 x 38. His post, “How is it that I let Mr. Tom Lazuka talk me into these silly 38 x 7 cigars?! I hate making them, I really do. I am convinced Tom Lazuka does it just to get under my skin. So, coming very soon, the OGRE Lancero.” We reached out to Tom Lazuka to find out […]