The House Ways & Means Democratic staff has begun circulating a list of priorities and revenue raisers for the “Human Infrastructure” bill that will be voted on in coming weeks through the reconciliation process that only requires a simple majority (51 votes) in the Senate. This is the first step in this process and unfortunately the committee’s priorities include a $96 billion tobacco tax increase that would likely include both premium cigars and pipe tobacco […]
Aganorsa Leaf has announced the newest vitola of Lunatic Torch: IMAGINE. A robusto measuring 5 ½ x 50, the Imagine joins the 6 ½ x 52 Visionary, the 6 ½ x 60 Dreamlands, and 4 ¾ x 70 Mad Folk. Like the other vitolas in the series, the Imagine possesses a brush foot, a term used to describe a cigar which has been rolled with the cover leaf removed from the first half inch of […]
The Cigar Authority is a podcast about premium cigars that first began in 2010. Currently the number one listened to podcast about cigars in the world. David Garofalo began the show and along with his co-hosts Mr. Jonathan, Barry Stein and Ed Sullivan have consistently preached the word of cigars across the globe. “I thought it would be a fun collaboration to compile a cookbook with cigar makers, family, friends, and listeners of the […]
Ferio Tego has announced the official launch of the Ferio Tego brand of premium cigars with a pair of 2021 limited releases. Both blends are offered in a 6” x 50 toro format, packed in custom travel humidors of ten cigars each. The humidors, hand made by Humidif Group’s Cigar Box Factory in Esteli, come preloaded with the company’s Gelly Humidity Control packs to ensure the cigars are properly maintained after they are acquired. The […]
In 2006, David Garofalo came up with a concept that would become one of the most sought after limited edition cigars each year. Usually released on Independence Day, the cigar has seen a recently seen a re-release of a previous firecracker happen each year, usually at the end of the summer. Since 2006 the cigar has seen versions from My Father Cigars, Tatuaje (in the form of an M80), La Flor Dominicana, RoMaCraft, Fratello, DTT’s […]
Micallef Cigars releases the new Micallef A Gordo. Micallef credits their Ambassador group with making the A its most popular blend. The Micallef A Gordo is the blend’s second vitola; and marks the first anniversary of the original, a Churchill, coming to market. The Micallef A is a collaboration and celebration of the Micallef Cigars Ambassadors, who chose the name. When Micallef Cigars initially announced the blend, it was referred to as the “TBN” or […]
In 2020 La Gianna Havana celebrated its 25th Anniversary with a little packaging face lift and to start off 2021 a new blend is getting reintroduced to the market. The La Gianna Angelic line was introduced back in 2001 for a short period only to rise again with a more elegant touch. The Angelic line features a sweetened cap to compliment the soft, rich flavors of the La Gianna blend. The line will feature a […]
J&J Spirits, the company behind the popular Single Cask Nation Whisky, announced the release of a bourbon cask aged premium cigar in collaboration with Aganorsa Leaf. Produced in a Toro size measuring 6 x 54 in a box pressed format, the cigars are comprised of a Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper and Nicaraguan filler and binder. J&J Spirits, brand owner of Single Cask Nation- an independent bottler of fine Single Malts, Bourbons, Ryes, Rums and Mezcal, shipped […]
Aganorsa Leaf is proud to announce the newest size of Supreme Leaf—one of their most exciting and sought-after cigars ever produced. Using the same blend of entirely Aganorsa Leaf tobaccos grown on their farms in Nicaragua and packed in the same vibrant colors as the previous productions, Supreme Leaf’s fourth release will appear in a box pressed 6 x 54 torpedo vitola. “Demand for Supreme Leaf continues to grow.” states Terence Reilly, who serves as […]
United Cigars made the decision a couple years back that they wanted to find the right tobacco and partner with the right manufacturer for their latest launch; Abuelo. For the Abuelo line it seemed almost fitting to go with the Eiroa family that has been a longtime friend. This puro offers a smooth medium-to full-body, pulling rich earthy notes from the soils of Honduras followed by coffee grounds and leather. Abuelo means grandfather is Spanish […]