The guys down at My Father Cigars in Esteli, Nicaragua are known for making (typically) darker, more full bodied cigars. But I was looking through the humidor for something to smoke, and saw something I haven’t tried yet. As most of you know, I don’t always go for a mild cigar, but for some reason I was in the mood today. This is the My Father Edition CT. The first cigar from My Father that […]
Mr. Jonathan Carney stopped by The Cigar Authority today fresh off the airplane from Omaha, Nebraska where he was at the College World Series. Tonight the finals begin with a matchup between the Arizona Wildcats and the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. In support of the World Series La Flor Dominicana made 30 boxes of a baseball bat shaped 1994 for SG Roi. The cigar sold out but, Mr. Jonathan Carney brought a couple by for us to smoke. […]
United Cigar is one of the few truly boutique cigars on the market today, sold in less than 100 retail shops in America. These box pressed cigars are currently part of a promotion where I work, and if you order 10 or more singles from now til July 4th, you can get a free BBQ apron while supplies last. Cigar Review: United Cigar Country of Origin: Dominican Republic Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf #1 Darks Binder: Cuban-seed Habano Filler: Brazilian […]
Brand owner, Jason Holly of Viva Republica began smoking cigars when he was a student at Harvard. According to Holly, “I used to smoke cigars in Harvard Yard when I was in school. In a store on the square I saw an old picture of JFK smoking a cigar in the Yard, the history and tradition is overwhelming and I wanted to create a brand that had that feel of nostalgia.” The cigar is limited […]
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 and we are ecstatic about receiving them. The packaging is almost as divine as he cigar. […]
A cattle producer and a cigar maker walk into a bar. It’s not a joke, but it could be how a new cigar was formed. Bryan Mussard who is well-known in the cattle industry hails from the cigar hotbed of America – Dillon, Montana. He also produces a potato based Vodka named Gorgeous which is said to pair well with cigars. The cigar is entering the market with some help from Phil Zanghi known for Debonaire and […]
The TAA’s are rolling out in full force in a race against the clock before it strikes midnight on August 8th, 2016. One of the most anticipated blends to pay homage to the Tobacconists Association of America has arrived. The Tatuaje TAA 2016, a cigar by Pete Johnson of Tatuaje Cigars, hit the shelves last week and is ready for eager consumers to start buying them up once again. This years limited release is a […]
Yesterday, I got to sit down with Scott Weeks of Recluse Cigars who is in town with his father Nick Weeks for a Father/Son dinner hosted by Two Guys Smoke Shop. Also attending will be Scott Weeks’ partner JR Dominguez and his father Jose Dominguez. All four will be on The Cigar Authority this weekend and it is rumored that doughnuts will be the desert at the dinner, but I may of just made that […]
Each year at the annual Tobacconist Association of American (TAA) conference various manufactures offer a limited release for TAA Retailers. This release could be a size extension, blend tweak or an exclusive cigar. In an attempt to find our if there was anything different about the TAA Edition of the El Centurion multiple messages to My Father Cigars went unanswered. Cigar Review: El Centurion H2KCT TAA Edition Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: My Father S.A. Wrapper: Connecticut (Cuban Seed Habano) […]
Anthony Serino, President of Serino Cigar Company and APS Distributors recently announced they were breaking into the premium cigar market with a new line of high-end cigars. Previously known for producing budget-friendly bundle cigars for different companies and retailers across the world, they are planning to release their new Serino Royale series at the upcoming 2016 IPCPR convention. To bring these cigars to life, they sought the help of Omar Gonzalez Aleman of La Corona […]