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Cigar Review | Nestor Miranda Collection Connecticut

Founded in 1989 by two Cuban immigrants, Mariana & Nestor Miranda; Miami Cigar & Company is celebrating its 25th Anniversary. As part of the celebration they have rebranded their signature line and today we have the first of 3 reviews over the coming months. The Nestor Miranda Collection is available in three wrappers. Cigar: Nestor Miranda Collection Size: 4.5 x 50 (Robusto) Wrapper: Ecuador Connecticut Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Strength: Mild/Medium The Look: At first look you question whether or not this […]

September 1, 2014 by The Cigar Authority

Cigar Review | Azan Burgundy

Azan Burgundy was first introduced to me by a friend in Florida at a local cigar event. They are made by Roberto Duran in Nicaragua, but the brand was started by a family member in 1928, Cuba. After the original line was shut down during the Cuban Revolution it was restarted in Esteli in 2012, where the factory and farms are run by Cubans utilizing many of the same methods as Habanos in their homeland. […]

August 29, 2014 by The Cigar Authority

Cigar Review | Julius Caeser 1895 Perfecto

Having been all over the world, I have been in some cigar shops that have been a down right disaster that in all honesty should be condemned. Then there are shops that are Diamond Crown Lounges, which are a step above. These shops exude class and comfort with a staff that is most knowledgeable. 2 Guys Smoke Shop in New Hampshire is one of these lounges and today’s smoke is an exclusive to shops that […]

August 28, 2014 by The Cigar Authority

Cigar Review | Aging Room Bin No. 1

The cigar I have been most looking forward to smoking since hearing about it just before the IPCPR Trade Show is the Aging Room Bin No. 1. Made by Rafael Nodal, the Aging Room is a line of cigars that has gotten a lot of deserved notoriety lately. This past year they had the No. 1 available cigar in the USA according to Cigar Aficionado. Well they have arrived at my home shop, and site sponsor 2guyscigars.com […]

August 27, 2014 by The Cigar Authority

Cigar Review: Insidious by Asylum

Introduced at IPCPR 2014 in Las Vegas, the Insidious by Asylum has begun to ship to retailers. The cigars come in 5 sizes and all of them come in at under $5.00. The sizes are 5 x 50, 6 x 52, 7 x 48 and 7 x 64. They are made in Honduras at a factory owned by Christina Eiroa and are distributed by Fabricas Unidas the parent company of CLE. Cigar: Insidious by Asylym Size: Robusto (5 x […]

August 26, 2014 by The Cigar Authority

Cigar Review: Davidoff Art Edition 2014

One of the great things about 2GuysCigars.com is that we are an authorized Davidoff retailer. We get all the new Davidoff items, such as the Davidoff Art Edition and this is enough to make any fan of Davidoff such as myself, giddy. The Art Edition from Davidoff features custom boxes created by artist Quisqueya Henríquez who explains in a video about the inspiration that led to the beautiful works of art. There are two versions […]

August 25, 2014 by The Cigar Authority

Cigar Review: Norteno From Drew Estate

Norteno is the newest project by Drew Estate and the first with Willy Herrera as the master blender. The cigar is a follow-up to the Herrera Esteli which was the first cigar blended by Willy Herrera for Drew Estate. The cigar comes in 10 count boxes in 6 different sizes all of which are box pressed and none bigger then a 54 ring gauge. The name of the cigar is a term for people from […]

August 22, 2014 by The Cigar Authority

Cigar Review: EP Carrillo La Historia

Reaching into my humidor of new releases, I pulled out the EP Carrillo La Historia. The cigar was introduced at the 2014 IPCPR and comes in 3 sizes. The box pressed cigar is offered in El Senador (5 3/8 x 52), Doña Elena (6 1/8 x 50) and E-III (6 7/8 x 54). It is the first box pressed cigar offered by EP Carrillo. Cigar: EP Carrillo La Historia Size: Dona Elena (6 1/8 x 50) Wrapper: San Andreas Binder: Ecuador Sumatra Filler: Dominican, […]

August 20, 2014 by The Cigar Authority

Cigar Review: Tatuaje M80

In 2011, Pete Johnson created an exclusive cigar for Two Guys Smoke Shop as a follow-up to the Don Pepin Firecracker. The cigar was highly sought after then, and continues to be sought after today. Periodically, they release the cigar as part of a sampler or at a special event. The next event, is October 12th, when Pete Johnson comes to town (details below). Rumor has it, that this will be the last of the […]

August 19, 2014 by The Cigar Authority

Cigar Review: East India Classic Havana Blend

This past weekend, I took part in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge creating the trifecta of people from the show taking part. In the past week David Garofalo and Mr. Jonathan took part as well. One of my nominees was the Director of Sales from Gurkha which leads me to today’s review. According to the Press Release, the Gurkha Classic Cigar Havana Blend is available in 4 sizes; Robusto (5.5 x 52), Toro (6 x 54), XO (6 […]

August 18, 2014 by The Cigar Authority

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