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Padron Family Reserve No. 96

Padron Family Reserve Natural No. 96 Cigar Review

The Padron Family Reserve Natural No. 96 is an exceptional cigar with a blend that was originally exclusive to the Padrón family to commemorate special anniversary dates. Encased in beautifully crafted ten-count boxes, this individually handcrafted series boasts a remarkable blend aged for ten years, available in both sun-grown natural and maduro wrapper variations. The cigar exhibits a pleasing light brown color, characteristic of sun-grown tobacco, with a rough, bumpy texture and distinct veins. Its […]

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Davidoff Maduro

Davidoff Maduro Returns As Limited Release

Basel, Switzerland – Davidoff Cigars launches its new limited-release Davidoff Maduro, which pleases aficionados with a full-bodied taste experience of medium intensity. The new Maduro, which features Toro, Robusto and Short Corona cigars, is a successor to the brand’s former Maduro line of 2008. It delights with an adapted blend with a more balanced and nuanced flavour profile. A true Maduro is made of time – because time equals taste To achieve the sweet notes […]

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Upmann 180th Anniversary

H. Upmann 180th Anniversary Cigar & Humidor Announced

Fort Lauderdale, FL – Altadis U.S.A. celebrates a big milestone in 2024, as they celebrate the H. Upmann 180th Anniversary. The limited-edition H. Upmann 180th Anniversary cigar commemorates one of the oldest and most renowned cigar brands in the world since 1844. The cigar, an iconic 50 X 7 Churchill size, will be presented in a beautifully detailed 10-count box. Only 5,000 boxes have been produced. In addition to these boxes, Altadis U.S.A. will also release […]

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Asylum April Fools 2024

Asylum April Fools 2024 Coming to PCA 2024

Miami, FL – C.L.E. Cigar Company announces the unveiling of the Asylum April Fools’ 2024 “Year of the Dragon” at the PCA in Las Vegas. The Asylum April Fools’ 2024 Year of the Dragon is the fourth in a series of cigars that are released yearly on April Fools’ Day (April 1st). Last year’s version celebrated the Chinese Zodiac.” Asylum cigars will continue this trend showcasing this year’s version. In true Asylum style, the blend […]

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The Micallef Effect

Eating and Entertainment at the Trade Show – The After Show

Eating and Entertainment are what Las Vegas was build on! Ed Santamaria and Dave do a lot of preparation for the trade show. It’s not all about cigars. Ed and Dave talk about planning for eating and entertainment in Las Vegas. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, […]

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United Connecticut

United Connecticut Answers The Call From Ecuador

Hudson, NH – United Connecticut announced to release at the PCA Show in Las Vegas. After years of market research and development, United Cigars had broken the code to deliver a line extension that shatters the cigar industry frontier. Thinking outside the box, United Cigars found themselves with bales of Ecuador Connecticut Shade gold. As if the Merchant Royal herself rose up from her watery grave, United Cigars discovered a wrapper that had greater value […]

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Aladino New Releases

Aladino New Releases For PCA 2024 Unveiled

Aladino new releases have been announced for PCA 2024. With the introduction of the Aladino Maduro Gordo and the all-new Fuma Noche line, the brand is set to ignite your nights with unforgettable smoking experiences. The announcement of the Aladino Maduro Gordo is sure to set hearts racing for aficionados who favor larger ring gauges. As a brand committed to meeting the diverse preferences of cigar enthusiasts, Aladino saw the demand and decided to introduce […]

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Supreme Leaf Rothschild

Supreme Leaf Rothschild Now Shipping To Stores

Aganorsa Leaf  Supreme Leaf Rothschild is now shipping to stores. Using the same blend of entirely Aganorsa Leaf tobaccos grown on our farms in Nicaragua and packed in the same vibrant colors as the original production, the latest vitola is a 4.5 x 50 box pressed Rothschild. “The vast majority of the vitolas released in Supreme Leaf have been between five and six inches long and 52-54 ring,” states Terence Reilly, who serves as Vice […]

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Asylum Serenity Now

Asylum Serenity Now, Insanity Later Coming to PCA 2024

Miami,FL – C.L.E. Cigar Company to present the Asylum Serenity Now, Insanity Later line of cigars at the 2024 PCA. Asylum is recognized for its bold, edgy, and creative cigars blends. The Asylum Serenity Now, Insanity Later brand is composed of two different cigar blends. The two blends represent a “split screen” type of smoking experience. The Asylum Serenity Now, Insanity Later cigars were blended by C.L.E. Cigar Company President Christian Eiroa. His inspiration was […]

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How To Be A Cigar Buyer With Ed Santamaria

This week on The Cigar Authority we ask, how to be a cigar buyer before the trade show. Ed Santamaria of Two Guys Smoke Shop joins the show for the very first time to discuss the secrets to having a successful trade show buying experience as a retailer! If love a look behind the curtain this is a show you don’t want to miss! We will be smoking Artista in the first hour. Join Mr. […]

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