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Debonaire & Drew Estate To Part Ways Effective January 1, 2019

Drew Estate and Debonaire House announce that, effective, January 1, 2019, Debonaire House will begin distributing its own products in the United States. Debonaire House will directly manage all facets of its U.S. business operations including distribution, sales, and marketing. The company has entered into a partnership program with United Parcel Service (UPS), “Cigars Direct” which will allow them to ship Debonaire Ultra premium and Indian Motorcycle cigars directly from their factory in the Dominican […]

June 18, 2018 by The Cigar Authority

Hermitage No. 1 Toro Cigar Review

Today on The Cigar Authority we smoked the Hermitage No. 1 as we remembered our friend Eric Hanson. As has become customary, we share a more in depth review of one of the cigars we smoked. Today that sicker is the Hammer + Sickle Hermitage that was part of the June Care Package. Cigar: Hermitage No.1 Wrapper: Ecuador Habano Binder: Honduran Criollo Filler: Honduras, Germany Length: 6″ Ring: 54 Size: Churchill The Look: As a traditionalist the size name bothers me but I […]

June 16, 2018 by The Cigar Authority

VODCast: The Cigar Authority Remembers Eric Hanson

As you may know by now Eric Hanson from Hammer + Sickle passed away this week. Today, The Cigar Authority will be joined by Hammer + Sickle Nation Sales Manager Erik Wentworth as we reflect on our very close friend. We’ll do this while smoking a Hammer + Sickle Hermitage in the first hour and a Moscow City that was limited to just 1,000 boxes of which Dave was personally gifted a sign box. With […]

June 16, 2018 by The Cigar Authority

Fratello Cigars Hires Director of Operations

Omar de Frias is proud to announce the hiring of Shannon Strang as the new Director of Operations for Fratello Cigars. The Pittsburgh native comes to Fratello with a wealth of experience in accounting, business development, logistics and customer service. Primary duties as director of operations is to streamline our company logistics, solidify our relationship with our customers and suppliers, financial management and business development. “I am beyond excited that Shannon accepted this position. Together, […]

June 14, 2018 by The Cigar Authority

Hammer + Sickle Tradicion Salomon Cigar Review

The cigar industry lost Eric Hanson of Hammer + Sickle this week. With my friend having his wake tonight I opted to revisit this review of one of my favorite cigars from his company. It was a tough loss and my wife and I were devastated to hear the news. For me, Eric was one of the funniest guys I ever met. He instantly lit up a room when he walked into to it. But […]

June 13, 2018 by The Cigar Authority

Hand Rolled Documentary To Premier At IPCPR

On July 13th, 4:30 PM at the Westgate Paradise Event Center during IPCPR the documentary Hand Rolled will have it’s premier. Hand Rolled tells the human story behind the cigar industry. It’s an in-depth look at what happened to the various families who were affected by the Cuban Revolution and why they ended up scattered throughout Latin-America. The film focuses on the people of the industry and juxtaposes the artisanship of premium cigar making against […]

June 13, 2018 by The Cigar Authority

Rocky Patel 15th Anniversary Gets A Packaging Redesign

Rocky Patel Premium Cigars (RPPC) has changed the look of its renowned FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY line. The packaging changes will be introduced at the IPCPR trade show in July, and the new look brand will begin shipping to tobacconists shortly thereafter. The Fifteenth Anniversary’s award-winning tobacco blend will not change. “For years, the Fifteenth Anniversary has succeeded because of its character, strength and complexity,” said Mark Weissenberger, VP of Marketing for RPPC. “It was always the […]

June 13, 2018 by The Cigar Authority

Oliva Serie O Robusto Cigar Review

According to the Oliva Cigar website, “Serie O is a Nicaraguan Puro. Made in the original Cuban tradition of growing the same Habano seed in diverse regions of the country to produce a distinct blend. This blend was achieved by growing Habano in Esteli, Condega and Jalapa Valley.” It’s a cigar that goes way back with the original release featuring a cloth band and a box that resembled a toilet seat. Cigar Review: Oliva Serie O […]

June 12, 2018 by The Cigar Authority

Bobby Newman of JC Newman Talks Premium Cigar Exemption With Rush Limbaugh

On Friday, June 8, 2018, Bobby Newman, executive vice president and third-generation owner of J.C. Newman Cigar Company, appeared on the Rush Limbaugh Show. Bobby described the devastating effect that FDA regulation is having on America’s historic premium cigar industry and his family’s 123-year-old cigar business to guest host Mark Steyn. He explained why premium cigars should be exempt from FDA regulation and urged the public to visit www.SaveCigarCity.com to submit comments to the FDA […]

June 12, 2018 by The Cigar Authority

The Cigar Industry Loses A Friend In Eric Hanson of Hammer & Sickle

Eric P. Hanson, 45, of Hammer + Sickle passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 8th, 2018. Accordinging to Anthony Faletra CEO of KLIN Groupe, “The family and company is saddened by this tragic and unexpected loss. KLIN will continue to follow the path on both sides of the business that Eric paved for them. He was one of the most innovative people in the industry and it is our job, pleasure and honor to follow this […]

June 11, 2018 by The Cigar Authority

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