Movie Review: The Godfather

I know what you are thinking, this is a cigar website why the hell are they reviewing a movie? In order to answer that question allow me to fill you in on some backstory. My name is Barry Stein. I am one of the co-hosts for the popular podcast, The Cigar Authority. In the 47 years since this movie was released when I was 2 years old I have never seen the movie. The reaction […]

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Miami Cigar & Company Announces Return of Nestor Miranda Special Selecton

Miami Cigar & Company announced on Monday that Nestor Miranda will be reintroducing the ever popular Special Selection line to their Nicaraguan line of premium cigars, in conjunction with the celebration of their 30th anniversary of business in 2019. Originally introduced in the mid-2000’s, Special Selection will once again be coming from My Father Cigars in Esteli, Nicaragua in the Habano Rosado blend. Nestor Miranda Special Selection will be offered in traditional formats in the $7.00 price range. […]

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Perdomo Habano Bourbon Barrel Aged Epicure Connecticut Cigar Review

On The Cigar Authority podcast we fired up a cigar from the Care Package. It’s become custom to offer up a full review of a cigar we feature on the show as soon as the podcast comes to a close and today we continue that trend with the Perdomo Habano Bourbon Barrel Aged Connecticut. Cigar Review: Perdomo Habano Barrel Aged Size: 5 x 54 (Robusto) Wrapper: Ecuador Connecticut Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua (Condega Aged 4 Years, Jalapa Aged 5 Years […]

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VODCAST: Thou Shall Watch The Cigar Authority & Other Cigar Commandments

Today we look at one of the most debated things in the cigar industry, and that is cigar etiquette. The so-called 10 Commandments of being a good brother or sister of the leaf. The amount of emails we get on the subject is amazing, and we’ve listened to the requests to make this a yearly topic. In the first hour we light up the Perdomo Habano Bourbon Barrel Age from the Care Package and let […]

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Connecticut Bill Proposed to Allow Cigar Bar Expansion

Connecticut State Representative Jason Perillo (R-113th District) recently introduced House Bill 5139 (“HB 5139) which would remove the prohibition and allow for the expansion of cigar bars in the state. HB 5139 is a piece of common sense legislation that seeks to not only promote the creation of small businesses premium cigar bars, but also allows those premium cigar bars already in operation the ability to operate their businesses in a friendly economic environment. Take action […]

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CroMagnon Cranium Cigar Review

The brand owners of RoMa Craft Tobac had two things in common before meeting. They both had lived in Texas, and they were both passionate about cigars. Mike Rosales had his Costa Rican Imports company producing cigars, while Skip Martin had his cigar shop in Galveston before being destroyed by Hurricane Ike. Eventually they would cross paths and create the brand called RoMa Craft and build a factory in Nicaragua called Nica Sueno. Today we […]

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Senate Bill S.9 To Exempt Premium Cigars Full Text

On January 3rd, Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. As of January 9th, 2019 the bill has 10 co-sponsors including: Sen. Gardner, Cory (R-CO), Sen. Manchin, Joe, III (D-WV), Sen. Cotton, Tom (R-AR), Sen. Menendez, Robert (D-NJ), Sen. Ernst, Joni (R-IA), Sen. Barrasso, John (R-WY), Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. (D-PA), Sen. Inhofe, James M. (R-OK), Sen. Kennedy, John […]

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North Dakota Senator Seeks To Create Cigar Bar Bill

Senator Oley Larson (R-Minot) has introduced a bill in the North Dakota Legislator that would allow cigar smoking in cigar bars, according to a report by Prairie Broadcasting System. The bill would only allow the smoking of cigars if of 10 percent or more of the gross annual income is generated from the sale of cigars.  According to the report, the bill has been introduced on behalf of a constituent of Minot. The Senator went […]

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Sin Compromiso Seleccion Espada Estoque Cigar Review

According to Steve Saka, Sin Compromiso is the result of over three years’ of experimental black tobacco harvests in Mexico, Ecuador and Nicaragua and the culmination of Steve Saka’s experiences as a cigar blender. The marquee’s name translates to ‘no compromise’ and that is the exact approach he took when creating this cigar. This blend is a direct reflection of all the skills he has learned and developed over the last twenty plus years. Cigar Review: Sin Compromiso Wrapper: San […]

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Toughest Outdoor Smoking Ban Set To Begin In New Jersey

Beginning on January 16th the toughest outdoor smoking ban in the USA is set to begin in the Garden State. The new law was signed by Gov. Phil Murphy despite former Governor Chris Christie refusing to sign it throughout his tenure as the Governor. The new law will make it illegal to smoke cigarettes, cigars, pipes, vapes, and smokeless tobacco devices on beaches and boardwalks in the state of New Jersey In addition is will also […]

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