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Liga Privada Unico Nasty Fritas Cigar Review

When it comes to cigars, there is only one company that can pull off a name like Nasty Fritas. The latest Unico series release from Drew Estate is described as a conical vitola. The name translates as, Nasty to Fry which doesn’t sound inviting from a purist stand point. But then again, Drew Estate isn’t a purist type of company. Cigar Review: Liga Privada Unico Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Brazilian Mata Fina Filler: Nicaragua Length: 4″ Ring Gauge: 52 Size: Nasty Fritas (Pyramid) The Look: Packaged in […]

September 25, 2018 by The Cigar Authority

Aging Room Quattro Maduro Vibratro Cigar Review

In 2018, Rafael Nodal made the decision to streamline and simplify his cigar lines and this guy is thankful. F59, F55 it got confusing keeping track of which is which. Now Aging Room Quattro is known by Connecticut, Maduro and Original. While the names remain musical it is much easier to find the cigar you want on the shelves of a brick & mortar. Cigar Review: Aging Room Quattro Maduro Wrapper: San Andres (Mexico) Binder: Dominican Republic Filler: Dominican […]

September 24, 2018 by The Cigar Authority

VODCast: The Best Show About Nothing… And Cigars

Our friends at Cigar Journal blessed us with a four page article where they called us the best show about nothing. Today we will try to live up to that as we do away with show notes. We had no meetings about what would be discussed and we have no idea what we will smoke. Can we really talk about nothing for two hours. Will this be an epic disaster or a load of laughs. […]

September 22, 2018 by The Cigar Authority

Royal Agio To Distribute La Flor Dominicana In Parts of Europe

Royal Agio Cigars announced today that they will be distributing La Flor Dominicana brands in Germany and The Netherlands. La Flor Dominicana will be formally featured in the Royal Agio Cigars booth (#4.B18) at this year’s InterTabac tradeshow in Dortmund, Germany, which takes place from September 21st – 23rd. This partnership between two passionate premium cigar makers from the Dominican Republic kicks off at InterTabac, Europe’s largest tobacco-related trade show. With the addition of the […]

September 18, 2018 by The Cigar Authority

VODCast: On Vacation With Los Cabos & Scott Weeks of Recluse Cigars

This week The Cigar Authority welcomes Scott Weeks of Recluse Cigars to the show. Scott Weeks describes his cigars as a mini-vacation. We will interview Scott Weeks as we smoke the Recluse Los Cabos. At the bottom of the hour we will recap the 33rd Anniversary dinner. It was an epic (or is it epique?) night attended by 500 guests with representation by 17 brands. We gave away over 400 prizes including a Smokey & […]

September 15, 2018 by The Cigar Authority

Muestra de Saka Unicorn Diademas Deluxe Cigar Review

If you follow Social Media or are a fan of Steve Saka’s Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust you’ve heard of the Unicorn. According to Saka, “It is a very very very small project I undertook after having experienced smoking some of those $250 – $2,000 cigars that have been proliferated into the marketplace in recent years. Some by legit makers, others by not so legit.” Saka hand sorted 6,000 pounds of Broadleaf wrapper and Nicaraguan fillers […]

September 13, 2018 by The Cigar Authority

E.P. Carrillo La Historia El Senador Cigar Review

When you mention Ernesto Perez Carrillo today, the first thing you thing of is big ring cigars like INCH. For those who have been smoking as long as I have, EPC is The Godfather of cigars. It was his company, El Credito in Miami that created the Dominican version La Gloria Cubana before it was sold to General Cigar. Today EPC continues to do his thing with a company based in Miami and cigars made in […]

September 11, 2018 by The Cigar Authority

Sin Compromiso Selección 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. Today we review the […]

September 10, 2018 by The Cigar Authority

Davidoff Nicaragua Robusto Cigar Review

On September 8th, 2018 we welcomed comedian Tony V to the show. During the first hour we smoked a cigar from the care package in the Davidoff Nicaragua Robusto. As has become custom, after the show we offer up a full review of a cigar smoked on the show. Cigar Review: Davidoff Nicaragua Robusto Tubo Wrapper: Nicaragua Rosado Binder: Nicaragua (Jalapa, Nicaragua) Filler: Nicaragua (Esteli, Ometepe, Condega) Length: 5″ Ring Gauge: 50 Size: Robusto The Look: The design of the box is […]

September 8, 2018 by The Cigar Authority

Jokes and Smokes with Comedian Tony V

This week The Cigar Authority welcomes comedian Tony V to show for some jokes and smokes. He’s a Boston area based funny man who has been in some movies and commercials. We will light up the Davidoff Nicaragua Robusto from the Care Package in the first hour. Dave will also read an email and ask if humor can go to far as Barry has felt the wrath of a listener who has called for his […]

September 8, 2018 by The Cigar Authority

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