One of the biggest stories of 2014 was Hirochi Robaina, the grandson of renowned Cuban tobacco grower Alejandro Robaina would be joining forces with Cubanacan Cigars to release a cigar made in Nicaragua. The story began in 2011 when Omar Gonzalez Aleman the master blender for Cubanacan who once worked in Cuba’s cigar industry reached out to the grandson with the idea of making a cigar to honor Alejandro. The cigars are now available and […]
In Cheyenne, Wyoming lawmakers have voted again a bill that would have raised the tobacco tax on other tobacco products such as cigars from 10 percent to 20 percent of the retail price or from 20 to 46 percent of the wholesale price. The House Revenue Committee voted 8-1 on Wednesday to defeat the bill. Wyoming is home to 584,000 residents over 97,814 square miles and became a state in 1890.
VIVA REPUBLICA ANNOUNCES LIMITED-EDITION CIGAR: JAILBREAK Miami, Florida- Viva Republica, a premium handmade cigar manufacturer is ready to launch a limited edition, one of a kind blend named: Jailbreak. Jailbreak is the latest in unique and innovative lines put forth by Jason Holly, President of Viva Republica. Jason Holly said, ”Jailbreak is a new concept in where a Lancero is buried inside of a 6’X 58 cigar trying to escape. I decided to create this unique cigar in dedication to […]
Named as the 2014 Best Value in Cigar Journal magazine, Flor de Selva isn’t a brand most of us know here in the States. The company was launched in 1995 in France and has grown to include three brands – Flor de Selva, Cumpay and Villa Zambrano. The company; Maya Selva, calls the Flor de Selva “The Essential Honduran.” They go on to state, “A classic. Completely hand-rolled from whole leaf. Woody scent, subtly balanced, […]
Romacraft is the joint project of Mike Rosales and Skip Martin, and they are the makes of CroMagnon. The new school cigar makers come from all walks off life. Skip Martin worked for Dell Computers after time in the Navy and between the two he owned a cigar shop in Galveston, TX that was destroyed by Hurricane Ike. As a fan of the cigars since they were first released it seems as he has found […]
Davidoff of Geneva announces its newest Davidoff Flagship Store in River Oaks – Houston, TX Houston, TX will welcome a new “Davidoff of Geneva – since 1911” flagship store in the luxurious River Oaks district in late 2015. Davidoff partnered with developer Oliver McMillan to integrate Davidoff’s new retail concept into the sophisticated open-air shopping district. Surrounded by luxury retailers, dining and entertainment, “Davidoff of Geneva – since 1911” will be a destination poised to […]
In process that started back in January of last year The Cigar Authority began the process of picking Cigar of the Year. As new cigars arrived we began the process of smoking them and watching the sales at Two Guys Smoke Shop. In a sense the Cigar of the Year picked here is the most accurate of all the cigar blogs. Because we take consumers and retail into the equation. Narrowed down to 7 cigars; La […]
Since 1992 Two Guys Smoke Shop has been announcing the Cigar of the Year. 5 Years ago that announcement was made on The Cigar Authority the day before the Super Bowl and this year is no different. In the first hour we will light up a cigar from the contenders pack and interview Chuck Morrison live from the Super Bowl where he will get Debonaire on location. In the second hour we will announce and […]
When I first took up cigar smoking like many I picked up a Macanudo. It was a nice entry into cigar smoking back in 1998, but thankfully I quickly switched brands. After spending close a year smoking nothing but Padron 2000 naturals, I began venturing out. I’ve always been a creature of habit, and when I find something I like I tend to stick with it. For a long time it was the Domaine by Avo, […]
According to the Rocky Patel website, “The Vintage 1999 brand showcases the oldest true Connecticut shade wrapper on the market. This mild, smooth cigar compliments the pale, exquisite wrapper delivering all the toasty notes. The finest mild cigar that’s best described as creamy, buttery, nutty – or simply nuttery!” One cannot question all that Rocky Patel does for the cigar industry with his fighting for our rights versus those who do not understand the art […]