Miami, FL – E.P. Carrillo Announces United States Release of Encore Noir with Exclusive Event at Two Guys Smoke Shop featuring Jorge Luis Fernandez Maique. Crafted with precision and passion, Encore Noir embodies the artistry of tobacco blending, drawing from the rich soils of Ecuador, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic. This unique blend builds upon the legacy of the Encore, which was awarded Cigar Aficionado’s #1 Cigar of the Year in 2018 and features an […]
The new Nestor Miranda Grand Reserve 2024 has arrived in stores. Miami Cigar & Co. previously released prior editions of the brand in 2011 and 2012. They felt that it was the right moment to revive the NM Grand Reserve, in time for the company’s 35 year anniversary. Miami Cigar & Co. kicks off their 35-year anniversary by bringing back Nestor Mirand Grand Reserve. This 2024 version is a brand-new blend and complete with updated […]
The Terra Nova Dark Fire Cured Kentucky Toro is a cigar steeped in tradition, crafted with meticulous care and time-honored techniques. The dark-fired Kentucky tobacco, a hallmark of this blend, is cured to perfection by dedicated farmers in Kentucky. This tobacco is afforded more time to mature under the Kentucky sun until the harvest season ends, after which it is dried in the smoke of smoldering oak and hickory wood. This process infuses the leaves […]
Eric Newman joins us to talk about the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation. The Newman and Fuente families founded this charity in 2001. They planned to build a wing on a school in the Dominican Republic, but ended up building a whole school. It’s only grown from there. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys […]
Today on the Ash Holes, it’s Ash Holes Trivia! Dan always complains we don’t have enough games on The Ash Holes so we figured it was a perfect time to do Ash Holes Trivia! We played last year & decided to run it back. The guys are lighting up the new Sin Compromiso No.4 We also have a Dave’s 6 Pack and our weekly Top 5 list and the NEW Kiltmans Corner segment. The Ash […]
The highly anticipated HVC Hot Cake Fresh Out The Oven Broadleaf has officially arrived in stores, following its unveiling at the 2024 PCA Trade Show in March. This new Hot Cake cigar is meticulously crafted at the renowned Fabrica de Tabacos HVC, SA factory. Featuring a rich Connecticut USA Broadleaf wrapper, the Hot Cake Fresh Out The Oven Broadleaf promises a unique smoking experience. The cigar is composed of a binder from Nicaragua and a […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, we talk about Cigar Lounge Lizards! There’s lot of different people you see at the cigar lounge, some you love, some you love to hate. The secret is, the same person is at every cigar lounge! Tune in as we discuss all the types of characters you might see in store with Dan Davison of The Ash Holes! We will smoke United Firecrackers. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and […]
The Charter Oak Pegnataro cigars embody the commitment to excellence and artistry that define Foundation Cigar Company. Crafted by Nicholas Melillo, Founder and Master Blender, these cigars pay homage to the unwavering spirit and timeless wisdom passed down by his grandfathers. They also serve to pay tribute the opening of Foundation’s new office on a 300-acre farm in the heart of the Connecticut River Valley tobacco growing region. The Charter Oak Pegnataro features a classic […]
Basel, Switzerland – Davidoff Cigars concludes its “Cigar History Re-Rolled” series with the launch of Davidoff Gran Cru Diademas Finas Limited Edition. Since the launch of its “The Difference” campaign, Davidoff has brought back three iconic cigars from its White Band Collection lines Signature, Millennium and Aniversario as limited editions. To conclude the series with a grand finale, the brand honours its Grand Cru line with a new format and a unique blend. The fourth […]
A lot of cigars are consumed on the 4th of July. What should you eat on the holiday? Are there things that shouldn’t be allowed? What about cigars? Do you need music? The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH