Vallejuelo cigars are made in a small factory down in Santiago, Dominican Republic. Originally created for the European market, the started making their way to the states several years ago and since then have taken off for their quality, taste and price. In the past, it has earned high ratings along with the title of “Best Bargain Cigar”. Lets see how it fares in todays review. What Am I Smoking? Cigar: Vallejuelo Gran Toro Wrapper: […]
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In June of 2016, Davidoff Cigars announced a line extension for Escurio. The line would be getting a few new sizes including today’s review the Gran Perfecto. The cigar which is cut at the foot begins at a 50 ring gauge before opening up to a 61 ring, which is just short of 1″ in diameter. A ring gauge is based on 64/64 which would equal an inch, where a 50 ring gauge is 50/64 […]
I’ve long been a fan of supporting local business when possible. You see, I prefer to support my local retailer even if it means paying a bit more. My theory is if you spend $10.00 in your hometown, that $10 has a chance of staying in your hometown. Where as you order from a place across the country that money is forever gone from your community. If you look at the car industry you can […]
It’s been a crazy week here so far at The Cigar Authority which is part of the United Cigar Radio Network. On Wednesday our websites were hacked almost causing a delay in the launch of The Ash Holes. As we spent yesterday getting things back to normal we skipped our daily review. Today we return with the latest from Davidoff, The Year of the Rooster. The Limited Edition cigar named for the Chinese New Year has […]
Back in 1950, a man named Benigno Arronte was born in Pinar Del Rio, Cuba. At the time, his grandfather owned a cigar factory named “Ceniza” in Vuelta Abajo, where Don Benigno would learn the processes of cigar making at a young age. Things took a turn for the worse following the Cuban Revolution when Fidel Castro eventually took over, ultimately causing the Ceniza factory to close it’s doors. After fleeing Cuba, Don Benigno settled down […]
If you know me on social media, or listen to The Cigar Authority you know I was on my honeymoon the past two weeks. We will discuss some of the high points and low points of the trip on this weeks podcast including my lunch with Frank Herrera who is handling a lawsuit versus the FDA. The last week of the Honeymoon we spent on the cruise ship Allure of the Seas. Despite 40 mph […]
In 1996, Phil Zanghi and Rocky Patel partnered up and started a company known as Indian Tabac Incorporated. Soon after they went their separate ways, Phil created a new brand called Debonaire Cigars & Rum. They are also the manufacturer for Indian Motorcycle cigars, which debuted at last years IPCPR show. A few months ago, it was reported that Drew Estate acquired distribution rights for Debonaire Cigars, where they will be taking control of selling […]
Nelson Alfonso of Selected Tobacco might not be a household name yet, but I’m sure you’ve seen his work in the past. He is responsible for the branding of cigars such as the Cohiba Behike and other limited editions for Habanos S.A. a few years ago, Nelson started his own company out of Costa Rica called Selected Tobacco and created the brands Byron, Atabey, and Bandolero. Since his breakthrough into the US market, I’ve admired […]
Last year, Perdomo Cigars finished aging a stockpile of premium tobacco. That aging process began in 2005, and after 10 years, Perdomo has released a series of half-corona sized cigars in four-pack tins. These cigars utilized that aged tobacco in a way that highlighted the taste of the wrappers on each cigar. Out of the three available, I will be taking a look at the Perdomo Small Batch 2005 Sun Grown. What am I smoking? […]
Marketing through mediums such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram is becoming more and more popular as each day passes by. Oftentimes, it is the only form of advertising some companies do. And for Recluse by Iconic, it has worked out for them in a huge way: from an idea all the way to the winner of The Cigar Authorities 2015 Cigar of the Year with their Recluse Amadeus Habano. Today we take a look at […]