As a rule of thumb, I dislike to review two cigars from the same company on back to back days. However, the amount of messages and emails I have gotten asking about Charter Oak and yesterday’s review of Tabernacle have been through the roof. So today I will break that rule, and review the Connecticut Shade version of the Charter Oak. I’m pretty sure Derek will review the Broadleaf version the coming the weeks. Charter […]
The Tabernacle is Foundation Cigar Company’s newest super premium cigar. It is a combination of tastes that calls on founder Nicholas Melillo’s roots in the Connecticut River Valley and his work with the finest artisanal tobacco batches in Nicaragua. The Tabernacle box tells the story of the cigar’s name. The artwork features an image of none other than Haile Selassie, 225th King of Abyssinia, whose lineage traces directly to King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. The […]
Since 2008 I have had a love/hate relationship with Pete Johnson in the month of October just as I had a love/hate relationship with trick or treating as a child. Back in the day ringing the doorbell would create anticipation in hopes I would get a Hershey, Krackel or Kit-Kat and not a box of raisins. In 2008, I began chasing the Monster Series hoping to get a dress box each year. After The Wolfman […]
Padron is one of the best selling brands in the industry. They exclusively use tobaccos grown on the family’s farm in Nicaragua where they create all of their blends. Today I wanted to revisit their “thousands” series, since they are a more affordable option for an every day smoke compared to their higher-end anniversary lines. This is the Padron 4000 Maduro. What am I Smoking? Cigar: Padron 4000 Maduro Wrapper: Nicaragua Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua […]
I was sitting at my desk in the back office at Two Guys Smoke Shop when I was contemplating what to light up for a review today. Just as I finished lunch which I promptly shared with my shirt, I received a press release that Omar de Frias would be leaving NASA to focus on his cigar company full-time even with looming FDA regulations that could wipe out his brand as it did not come […]
When I’m in need for a quick and tasty smoke, there’s one that I gravitate towards more often than not. It’s a steady workhorse that has yet to let me down and always scratches that itch. That cigar, my friends, and this time around is the La Gianna Havana Bambino Maduro. What am I Smoking? Cigar: La Gianna Havana Maduro Bambino Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro Binder: Honduras Filler: Honduras Length: 4 Inches Ring Gauge: 46 Power: […]
Over the last couple of months Eric Hanson has been a regular visitor to The Cigar Authority studios. After all their offices are about 20 minutes to the south of us. During that time frame we have heard and discussed the Museum Edition from concept to completion including seeing the prototype. This week, the Hammer + Sickle Museum Series has arrived. The packaging is almost as divine as the cigar. Read on to hear our experience of […]
Kristoff has been known to make some pretty heavy hitting cigars. Recently, they decided they wanted to take a dive into the realm of Connecticut shade smokes. The Kristoff Connecticut is one of the newest lines introduced to their portfolio, but it’s quickly becoming a best seller. What am I Smoking? Cigar: Kristoff Connecticut Robusto Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican Length: 5.5 Inches Ring Gauge: 54 Power: 4/10 Packaging and Design These cigars […]
This morning David Garofalo posted to Facebook that he was smoking a Padron 50 Years with the caption of have something special today… just because. Well my just because moment is for a cigar review. Driving in this morning, I was smoking a sample from Cigar Journal magazine that was to be honest, a dog rocket. Looking at David’s post, I felt like Charlie Brown on Halloweeen, “I got a rock.” The Padron 50th Anniversary is available […]
Back in the day, I smoked more than my fair share of Cuesta Rey cigars, specifically the Tuscany. There was a sweetness to it that was enjoyable from first light to last puff. However, over time the cigars changed and I lost interest. That is until last week when I was preparing for the most recent podcast of The Cigar Authority. The show was on Unicorn cigars, cigars that were released prior to August 8th […]