If you follow social media one of the companies that consistently generate a tremendous buzz about a new cigar is RoMaCraft. Their fans affectionately referred to as Weasels are passionate about a brand in an industry that has seen brand loyalty wane over the years. Since the Baka was announced back in March fans have eagerly awaited the release of the cigar that is currently only available in one size (Bantu 4 x 52) with […]
Cigar Rights of America is pleased to report that the FDA has appealed the decision of Judge Grimm of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland which dissolved the Guidance issued by the Food and Drug Administration delaying the filing date of Substantial Equivalence Reports for all newly deemed tobacco products, including Premium Cigars. The Government’s appeal of Judge Grimm’s ruling indicates that they believe that the FDA Guidance postponing enforcement of […]
Toscano Cigars has announced the Toscano Garibaldi cigar to celebrate Giuseppe Garibaldi, the ‘Hero of the Two Worlds’. As a military general, an Italian nationalist and a smoker of TOSCANO cigars, Garibaldi embodied the zest and spirit of Italy. Originally presented in 1982 the cigar is made with Kentucky fire-cured tobacco grown in Southern Italy and captures the sweet aromas of their natural tobacco and wood, According to TOSCANO, from the start Garibaldi establishes its […]
(Oct 23, 2019) – I can’t say that I was surprised or unhappy for the overall good of the entire cigar industry, but as predicted and expected, Altria Group, after just 1,000 days since purchasing Nat Sherman will sell off the Premium cigar segment of the operation. Altria is the parent company of Philip Morris. In January of 2017 Altria purchased Nat Sherman, a luxury cigarette company who also owned and operated a premium cigar division […]
According to their website the Perdomo Estate Selección Vintage Limited Edition Box-Pressed is hand-crafted using the top five percent of the Perdomo family’s estate grown tobaccos from their prestigious Finca Natalie Farm in Estelí, Nicaragua. The ESV made its return to the Perdomo portfolio at the 2019 IPCPR in Las Vegas and was made available to just over 100 accounts in its initial re-release. Cigar Review: Perdomo Estate Selección Vintage (ESV) Wrapper: Nicaragua Sun Grown Binder: Nicaragua Fillers: Nicaragua […]
Drew Estate, a global manufacturer and distributor of premium cigars announced today that Fabien Ziegler, Director of Consumer Engagement, is leaving the company to pursue other interests. A twenty-year veteran “on the street”, Mr. Ziegler has been a tremendous ambassador for Drew Estate, working in both sales and marketing, including most recently leading the company’s Consumer Engagement team. “My years at Drew Estate have been incredibly rewarding, most importantly because of the opportunity to work […]
This week on episode 497 The Cigar Authority welcomes to the show Robert Wright owner of Pura Soul cigars as they fire up a cigar from the care package, King’s Treasure. The boys sit down with Robert and discuss his 30 yea history in cigars and his passion for music. He will treat us to some smooth sounds of his saxophone as we enjoy the smooth notes of his cigar. In the second hour fire […]
In 2018, Royal Agio released their first collaboration-based stick called Balmoral Serie Signaturas (Signature Series) Dueto. The cigar which was made by Ernesto Perez Carrillo featured tobaccos from both companies. This year for their second collaboration they turn to Litto Gomez of La Flor Dominicana for Paso Doble which comes in two sizes, a Double Toro (6.25 x 54) and today’s review a Robusto. Cigar Review: Balmoral Paso Doble Wrapper: Ecuador Habano Binder: Ecuador Sumatra Fillers: Dominican Republic, Brazil (Stalk […]
BANNED IN BOSTON… THE WAR ON TOBACCO CONTINUES Another Editorial by David Garofalo It’s Columbus Day, a day to celebrate the discovery of Tobacco and Cigars, and a day to discover why there is a war against tobacco. A few weeks ago, the Governor of Massachusetts, Charlie Baker placed a four-month ban on all vaping products in response to the popularity of e-cigarettes and after nine people died in the United States from a mysterious […]
Royal Agio Cigars formally announced today that they are releasing the Balmoral Añejo XO Oscuro Lancero FT Edición Limitada. This is the second limited production lancero vitola released from Balmoral, which follows previous releases of the original Balmoral Añejo XO Lancero FT Edición Limitada. A total of 2,650 boxes have been produced for global distribution, with only 500 boxes available for the U.S. The original Balmoral Añejo XO Lancero Flag Tail (FT) Edición Limitada was […]