This past March on The Cigar Authority podcast, Terence Reilly announced that Aganorsa Leaf would be releasing a Shade Grown Maduro as part of the Signature Selection line. This caused us to have a look of confusion, as shade grown tobacco has long been characterized as light in color like a traditional Connecticut. However, after two decades of experimentation Aganorsa Leaf has perfected the process. The shade grown Maduro wrapper gets its designation during the […]
Omar de Frias has announced the release of a factory sealed fresh pack. The Fratello Space Fresh Pack features four cigars; two of which are new blends for the company, Sorella and Arlequin. The Space Fresh Pack will have two existing blends. Fratello Classico in its new format 6 x 50 and the existing Fratello Bianco II. Sorella features an Habano Ecuador wrapper, Indonesian Binder and Nicaragua and Dominican filler. Arlequin is featured in a […]
Plasencia Cigars, one of the world’s leading premium tobacco growers, announces the launch of Alma del Fuego, the third of five cigars that make up its signature Alma Series. The official debut will take place at this year’s International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) trade show, from June 28 – July 2 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev. “We are beyond grateful and excited for the opportunity to […]
This week on The Cigar Authority we welcomed to the show Willy Herrera from Drew Estate to the show where we talked about his rise in the industry and the art of cigar blending. As we chatted we smoked the Herrera Esteli Brazilian Maduro which is part of The Cigar Authority Care Package. As has become customary following the show we offer a more detailed review of the cigar smoked. Cigar Review: Herrera Esteli Brazilian Maduro […]
How important is a cigar blender and what role do the play when it comes to a cigar? We will interview Willy Herrera from Drew Estate Cigars as we talk about his path from small boutique factory in Calle Ocho (Miami), Florida to one of the largest in Esteli, Nicaragua. In the first hour of The Cigar Authority we will light up the Herrera Esteli Brazil Maduro Toro Especial from the Care Package as we […]
Miami Cigar & Company announced on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 that the legendary Don Lino Africa line will be showcased at IPCPR 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. “Anyone that knows Nestor knows his love of travel, and years ago his travels to the African continent inspired his creation of Don Lino Africa“, said Jason Wood, Miami Cigar & Company Vice President. “Africa was an extremely popular line for us, and it made sense as part […]
David is a veteran of the cigar industry and as a result he has been to more IPCPR trade shows than most. This week however he went to the candy convention on behalf of his other podcast, The Snack Authority. How do the two compare? What goodies did he bring back? This week on The Cigar Authority we pair candy with cigars. In the first hour we light up a Nub Cameroon as we feast […]
We all know how important tobacco is when it comes to making a cigar. This week we look at what makes Atabey, Byron and Bandolero amazing cigars as we sit down with Nelson Alfonso and delve into how it fits into the name Selected Tobacco. In the first hour we will light up a cigar from the care package, Bandolero Traviesos as share the story of the mythical Bandolero. In the second hour we fire […]
Davidoff, the renowned luxury cigar brand, announced this year’s Eighth Annual Golden Band Awards which will be dedicated to Davidoff’s best retailers in the industry. The celebration, honoring the American Golden Band Award Winners 2019, will be held on the evening of Sunday, June 30th, focusing on a unique cigar and culinary experience. Exceptional French delicacies inspired by a famed Michelin-star chef will be enjoyed by a few selected guests in an intimate setting with […]
It’s back. As Miami Cigar & Company celebrates their 30th Anniversary they bring back the cigar that made Nestor Miranda a name every cigar smoker knew. The Nestor Miranda Special Selection comes in 3 sizes and today we take a look at the short robusto which is better known by its iconic name, Coffee Break. According to Jason Wood, VP of Miami Cigar & Company, “We try as much as possible not just to hear customer feedback […]