Earlier this year we welcomed the artist collective known as URNY to The Cigar Authority. Since then, B2B Cigars are something I’ve reached for on a regular basis. Fans of Davidoff will be familiar with the artwork of URNY who have seen their work grace the boxes of Zino. Back 2 Back is available in three sizes; 5 x 50, 6 x 60 and 7 x 70 as well as two different variations the Connecticut […]
Today we review the Bandolero Tremendos which is part of The Cigar Authority care package for the month of December. As has become customary we offer a full review after the show concludes. The cigar is made in Costa Rica by Nelson Alfonso’s Selected Tobacco and the story goes as, “Cigar history has followed a difficult path between crime and pleasure. Demonized on arrival to Europe, in which latter tobacco trade was monopolized. During a century, […]
The year of 2018 was full of Limited Edition cigars from RoMaCraft cigars with releases such as the Firecracker, Craft 2018, Black Irish, Mastadon, Sabertooth and so many more. In addition to that the company saw the release of limited production sizes such as the Cromagnon Breuil, as well as the Aquitaine Blockhead, Epoch and Venus, Intemperance BA AWS, BA Revenge, BA Vanity, and EC Humility. Today I was able to weasel the Aquitaine Venus […]
According to Davidoff, Grand Cru is the last word in sophistication. With a depth and character second to none, each individual cigar is finely crafted from meticulously selected components to deliver a layered and enchanting mild to medium-bodied experience. The company goes on to say, Short, elegant, intense; this Petit Corona delivers the fullest body in the series. The Grand Cru blend has been adapted to pack the same complexity and aroma into a shorter format, ideal to […]
Another Saturday, another episode in the can, giggity. On the show we fired up the Rocky Patel San Andreas 2006 Robusto which was part of The Cigar Authority Care Package. As has become customary, we share with you a full length feature review. Cigar: Rocky Patel Vintage 2006 San Andreas Wrapper: San Andres (Mexico) (Aged 11 years) Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Nicaragua Length: 5.5″ Ring Gauge: 50 Size: Robusto The Look: Rocky Patel follows the blueprint of previous Vintage releases […]
When it comes to fighting for Cigar Rights there is one manufacturer who stands out. Rocky Patel tirelessly travels to Washington to fight with politicians for your right to enjoy a premium cigar. It’s a right we as adults should be allowed. But how did the bans start? Today we look at the history while we fire up a cigar from the Care Package; Rocky Patel San Andreas 2016 In the second hour we try […]
For fans of Arturo Fuente Christmas is the most wonderful time of year as the company begins sending out their limited release Anejo cigars. The Anejo features a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper that ages inside Cognac barrels and for me when I first started smoking it was one of the cigars that I highly coveted. With 20 years of cigar smoking experience under my belt, does the cigar still warrant that? We review the Robusto size […]
The International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) has announced the hiring of Lisa Cox, CMP as its new Senior Director of Trade Show & Events. Cox brings significant trade show experience to the position, serving most recently as the Vice President of Events at the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions, where she oversaw 13 meetings and the annual trade show. Under Cox’s leadership, the annual trade show revenue grew more than 50%. […]
Toward the end of November we named our Contender’s for the Cigar of the Year. The process begins with us sitting in a room, and discussing the cigars that came out in 2018. We argue, we debate, and we argue some more before settling on eight contenders. However, unlike the rest of the Cigar of the Year’s this is the only one where you get a vote on who wins. So far during the course […]
On the December 8th, 2018 episode of The Cigar Authority we featured a cigar from the care package and as has become custom we share the review of the La Aurora DNA. On the show we smoked the Churchill, but offer up to you a review of the Robusto. It’s a cigar that features Andullo tobacco that I enjoyed immensely. Cigar Review: La Aurora DNA Wrapper: Dominican Republic (Cibao Valley) Binder: Cameroon (Authentic from Africa) Filler: […]