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La Aurora 107 Nicaragua Toro Cigar Review

According to a press release, “Since 1903, La Aurora’s innovative and adventurous spirit set the groundwork for the Dominican Republic cigar culture as the oldest cigar factory in the nation. La Aurora 107 Nicaragua is created with their passion for perfection and attention to detail.” Using more than a century of knowledge and adventurous spirit La Aurora explores Nicaraguan tobacco in the new La Aurora 107 Nicaragua. Cigar Review: La Aurora 107 Nicaragua Wrapper: Nicaragua Habano Binder: Nicaragua (Jalapa) […]

October 15, 2020 by The Cigar Authority

Toscano Duecento Cigar Review

This weekend Two Guys Smoke Shop hosted a dinner with Michael Cappellini from Toscano Cigars as we learned about the history of the Italian brand. One of the cigars featured at the dinner was the Duecento, Originally launch in Europe in 2018, the cigar has made its debut in the USA in 2020. Like most Toscano cigars it features fire cured tobacco, giving it the unique taste Toscano is known for. It was created to […]

October 9, 2020 by The Cigar Authority

Charter Oak Habano Toro Cigar Review

Following the success of the Charter Oak Connecticut Shade & Broadleaf, Nick Melillo has released the Habano which he describes as filling the profile gap between the two lines. The cigar which was offered to retailers in early September has begun to reach the shelves albeit at the time of this review in only one size. In the past we reviewed the Connecticut Shade which scored a 92 as well as the 91 rated Connecticut […]

October 8, 2020 by The Cigar Authority

AVO Regional Edition North Vs South Comparison Cigar Review

In the spirit of Avo Uvezian’s undying passion for exploration, chance encounters, and unexpected connections, two unique blends have been crafted by Davidoff for the North and South regional edition. In a change of pace we put the two cigars up against each other in comparison. North Edition Length: 6 5/8” Diameter: 50 RG Format: Perfecto Wrapper: Dominican Republic Binder: Hybrid Olor/Piloto Seco Filler: San Vicente Visus, San Vicente Mejorado Ligero, Piloto Ligero and Hybrid […]

October 5, 2020 by The Cigar Authority

E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel Cigar Review

Coming off the critically acclaimed E. P. Carillo La Historia and Encore lines, the Pledge is a little bit different than anything Ernesto has done before, and this is arguably his most full bodied and full-flavored cigar ever. The Inaugural first edition of the Pledge was supposed to be introduced in March of 2020 but due to the coronavirus is was delayed over 6 months (resting) but it is no available at only 100 shops in […]

September 21, 2020 by The Cigar Authority

Davidoff Robusto Intenso Limited Edition 2020 Cigar Review

Originally released in 2005, Davidoff has brought back the critically acclaimed Robusto Intenso. According to a Davidoff Press Release, “In the year 2005 Davidoff’s Master Blenders delivered on a pioneering challenge true to our founder Zino Davidoff: to create a cigar experience that is intense and complex, yet also exhilarant and smooth. For this task, they had masterfully achieved to blend tobaccos from five different regions of the Dominican Republic with an Ecuadorian wrapper and […]

September 17, 2020 by The Cigar Authority

Rocky Patel Quarter Century Robusto Cigar Review

In 1995, Rocky Patel entered the cigar business which is a great thing for our industry. A relentless worker and champion of cigar rights he fights for us on a regular basis. From the halls of state capitols to the United States Senate, Rocky has tirelessly campaigned against restrictions and FDA involvement. To celebrate 25 years in business the company has released Quarter Century. Aged over 2 years after rolling, and 10 years before, Rocky […]

September 3, 2020 by The Cigar Authority

HVC Hot Cake Laguito No. 5 Cigar Review

Reinier Lorenzo was born in Havana City in 1985 and his growing up on a farm would lead to his first career. With a love of animals, he obtained a degree in veterinary medicine. In 2008, Reinier would leave his home and travel to the US where he gave up the warm climate of Cuba for the frozen tundra of Wisconsin. His life would change when family in Miami introduced him to Eduardo Fernandez of […]

August 17, 2020 by The Cigar Authority

La Aurora 107 Lancero Cigar Review

The La Aurora 107 Lancero story begins on a trip to the Dominican Republic where it was discussed amongst a group of bloggers, that I was a part of. It was something we called for when Miami Cigar & Company was bringing us to La Aurora to help spread the word of the first cigar factory of the Dominican Republic. Before long the movement headed over to Twitter where other bloggers and a retailer in […]

August 10, 2020 by The Cigar Authority

Asylum Pandemonium 8.5 x 52 Cigar Cigar Review

Asylum Cigars mantra has always been go big or go home. The Pandemonium takes that to the next level with its monster length of 8 and a half inches and ring gauges up to 70. The Pandemonium is billed as the strongest of Asylum and today we will put it to test. Made in Nicaragua, this cigar is not for those with a fear of commitment. Cigar Review: Asylum Pandemonium Wrapper: Nicaragua Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Length: 8.5 Ring Gauge: 52 […]

August 6, 2020 by The Cigar Authority

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