AGANORSA LEAF has announced the release of the new AGANORSA LEAF SIGNATURE SELECTION to debut at this summer’s IPCPR show in Las Vegas. The SIGNATURE SELECTION will be the latest premier expression of Aganorsa Leaf Tobacco and was designed by owner Eduardo Fernandez and his son Max Fernandez to capture the full flavors and aromas that make Aganorsa Leaf a unique experience. Their Corojo 99 and Criollo 98 seed varietals from the best fields of […]
The Lotus Group and Vertigo by Lotus, in partnership with Lifestyle Brands, LLC, will make a splash at the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association convention with a new line of co-branded Margaritaville and LandShark cigarware. As the exclusive global licensee for Margaritaville and LandShark cigarware, the company will debut pocket, table, waterproof and extendable lighters, cigar cutters and ashtrays that include lyrics from songs by singer, songwriter and best-selling author Jimmy Buffett. “Our […]
Last week the boys flew solo and Dave will chime in on their performance. He will also recap what he was doing in Florida. David Garofalo was he there for Urban Beach Week or was there another reason.. Tune in to hear about Dave partying it up in South Beach. In the first hour we will light the first cigar of the June Cigar Authority Care Package. It’s the Oliveros Gran Retorno from Rafael Nodal’s […]
The history of the limited edition TAA can be traced back to 2011 when Tatuaje released the first one for retailers of the Tobacconist Association of America. This year Tatuaje celebrates the 50th Anniversary with their 8th release. Limited to 2,500 boxes, it’s one of the most sought after limited edition TAA cigars. Cigar Review: Tatuaje TAA Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Rosado Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Length: 5″ Ring Gauge: 52 Size: Robusto The Look: The Tatuaje TAA 50th comes in a slide top cabinet […]
On Thursday, May 31, cigar smokers around the world will take a stand against prohibition and celebrate the first International Enjoy a Cigar Day. The holiday proclaimed by Cigar Rights of Europe and Cigar Rights of America does not coincidentally fall on World No Tobacco Day. It is important to highlight cigars as a cultural asset, which as a luxury and indulgence product cannot be legally equated with cigarettes. For the freedom of choice for […]
Fogata, meaning bonfire or campfire in Spanish, was the inspiration for today’s cigar which has its roots within the original Syncro line. Some changes were made to the blend which created a whole new cigar smoking experience. At it’s time of release the Senior Vice President of Global Marketing and Innovation said, “AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata delivers new frontiers in cigar experiences. Pulsing with the rhythm of Nicaragua’s more intense Esteli and Condega tobaccos and […]
I am not sure how it is in your neck of the woods, but right now in New Hampshire we are stuck in a worker’s nightmare. It’s hot and sunny during the week with temperatures being in the mid 80’s here. However this weekend when I had off it was in the mid 50’s as a high with rain and overcast skies. Not exactly the perfect weather to enjoy a day off one would work […]
Congressman Bill Posey along with 32 members of the House of Representatives sent a letter urging the federal government to extend the premium cigar ANPRM comment period. The comment period is currently slated to close on June 25th, and is the third of three tobacco and nicotine focused ANPRM’s released by the FDA. The letter also asks for a simultaneous delay to the looming August 10th, 2018 labeling deadline for packages and advertising. IPCPR, along […]
The Neanderthal SGP which stands for Shallow Gene Pool was one of the cigars we featured on this weeks episode of The Cigar Authority. It was part of the care package and has become customary we offer a post show full review of the cigar. Cigar: Neanderthal Wrapper: San Andreas (Mexico) Binder: Broadleaf (US Connecticut) Filler: U.S. Pennsylvania Double Ligero, Nicaraguan (Conega, Jalapa, Pueblo Nuevo, Esteli), Dominican Republic (Olor) Length: 4.5 Ring Guage: 52 Size: SGP The Look: Packaged in 15 count […]
This week The Cigar Authority looks at the science of cigar strength versus the size of the cigar. It’s been a hot topic on the show lately with Barry & David thinking smaller equals stronger. Mr. Jonathan has strongly disagreed and with David Garofalo in Miami he takes over the hosting and tells us why he is right. But is he? #StrengthGate is here! In the first hour we will light up the Neanderthal SGP […]