VODCAST: The Story of Aladino Cigars with Justo Eiroa

This week The Cigar Authority welcomes to the show Justo Eiroa from JRE Tobacco, the company that makes Aladino Cigars. As we know the favorite cigar of Mr. Jonathan is the Aladino Corojo Reserva but today on the show we smoke a cigar from the Care Package in Aladino Connecticut. Made in Honduras we discuss everything Aladino and we might even have some news on an upcoming release to share with you. We will let […]

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HVC Announces HVC 500 Years Anniversary

While HVC hasn’t been around for 500 years, the company is set to celebrate the city they called home for so many years. The city of Havana was founded by the Spanish on November 16th, 1519. To celebrate it’s 500th Anniversary, HVC (Havana City) Cigars has created a unique blend using the finest tobaccos from Aganorsa Leaf. The HVC 500 Years Anniversary will sport a Corojo ’99 wrapper, binder from Jalapa with fillers consisting of […]

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Drew Newman Testifies at Small Business Administration Hearing in Washington DC

This morning, the U.S. Small Business Administration held a public roundtable on the regulation of premium cigars at its headquarters in Washington, D.C.  Fourth generation cigar maker Drew Newman testified alongside Premium Cigar Association President John Anderson.  Drew described his family’s 124-year history of rolling premium cigars.  Using The American as an example, he explained how premium cigars are handcrafted and why they are different from cigarettes and all other tobacco products.   Drew discussed […]

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VODCast: The Aganorsa Experience with Terence Reilly

This week as the remnants of Hurricane Dorian makes it way off the coast of New England we welcome Terence Reilly of Aganorsa Leaf to the show live from South Florida. We will discuss what is new with the company as well as take part in a very special cigar tasting. We will smoke two puritos made up of the components of Aganorsa Leaf Habano and see how the blend comes together. All three of […]

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Guardian of the Farm Nightwatch Orpheus Cigar Review

While the Aganorsa shade grown Corojo Maduro has been around for more than a couple of months, it seems like the Guardian of the Farm Nightwatch has been the most anticipated release from Aganorsa Leaf that utilizes the wrapper. The original blend was a joint project via Warped Cigars & Aganorsa, however this blend is solely the work of Max Fernandez of Nicaragua based Aganorsa Leaf. It’s available in four sizes each of which is […]

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Acid Twenty Cigar Review

In the mid 1990s Drew Estate  began their humble origins in Brooklyn, NY where they originally sold cigars from a kiosk just across the East River at the World Trade Center. The company would develop the cigar that would become synonymous with the company in 1999. Like it or not, ACID has become a vital, must have brand within all facets of the cigar industry. Back in 2004, the company celebrated the 5th anniversary with a […]

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Davidoff of Geneva USA Names New Marketing and Commercial Heads

Davidoff of Geneva USA, the US based subsidiary of Oettinger Davidoff AG, is pleased to announce two important changes effective September 3, 2019. Lana Fraser Director Brand Marketing, has been appointed Director, Head of Marketing for Davidoff of Geneva Americas. Jeffrey Guagliardo Director Key Accounts, has been named Director, Head of Sales for Davidoff of Geneva USA. Both Lana and Jeffrey succeed Dylan Austin who had the dual role of heading Sales and Marketing for […]

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VODCast: How To Choose a Cigar

So you are new to cigar smoking and walking into a humidor could be a daunting experience. So many cigars to choose from but where do you begin. Inspired by an upcoming article in Cigar Journal magazine we walk you through the process on how to pick a cigar. Choosing wisely could be the turning point to a life long passion or just a fad and we will offer our insights to help you make […]

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H. Upmann 175th Churchill Cigar Review

In order to celebrate the 175th Anniversary of H. Upmann, Altadis USA tapped AJ Fernandez to create a limited edition cigar that is available in just one size. The Churchill is available in 10 count boxes with a total production of 14, 750. The cigar also utilizes a Medio Tiempo wrapper which is only grown on 1 out of 12 tobacco plants above the ligero leaves. Usually these leaves are smaller in size, so finding […]

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VODCast: Eric Newman of JC Newman – America’s Oldest Cigar Manufacturer

This week we welcome to the show Eric Newman, the President of America’s oldest family owned cigar manufacturer. Next year the company behind Diamond Crown, Julius Caesar, Brick House and Perla Del Mar will be celebrating their 125th Anniversary. We will take a look at the company past, present and future as we light up the Brick House Double Connecticut Mighty Mighty from The Cigar Authority Care Package In the second hour we debut the […]

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