With the Tobacconist Association of American under way in the Dominican Republic some new TAA Exclusives have been revealed, one of which is the La Flor Dominicana TAA 50th Golden “Oro” Anniversary. The cigar will be available in 20 count boxes with cigars measuring 6.5 x 54 in a box pressed torpedo format. LFD will be limiting production these cigars to the number ordered at the event featuring the nations top retailers and pricing is […]
The 2018 TAA Meeting is underway in the Dominican Republic and the complete list of TAA Exclusives has been revealed featuring 8 ongoing releases and 14 Limited Editions. The 14 Limited Editions for 2018 are as follows: Fuente Fuente Opus X Various Sizes 13 count boxes MSRP: $15.25 – $22.25 per cigars Limited 4 per store Ships: To Be Determined CAO Esteli 6 x 54 10 Count Boxes $8.99 MSRP Limited to 1500 Boxes Ships: […]
On today’s episode of The Cigar Authority we lit up two cigars, both which were part of the Care Package for the month of April. The first cigar was the Perdomo 20th Anniversary Connecticut and the second one was today’s feature review, Yellow Jacket by Perdomo. Cigar: Yellow Jacket by Perdomo Wrapper: Maduro Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Length: 5″ Ring Gauge: 50 Size: Worker (Short Torpedo) The Look: The Yellow Jacket by Perdomo features a similar band that reminds you of caution tape with […]
Last week we teased the Jorge Padron interview, but this week we have it for you. The sit down which took place on April 19th at Two Guys Smoke Shop in New Hampshire featured a very candid and often funny Jorge Padron. It is something you do not what to miss! In the first hour we will be lighting up a Perdomo 20th Anniversary Connecticut and in the second hour we will light up Yellow […]
La Gianna is cigar named after the daughter of our own David Garofalo and today we light up the Maduro version. It’s a classic Maduro built around sweetness versus the modern Maduro which is built against strength. Cigar: La Gianna Maduro Wrapper: Ecuador Binder: Honduras Filler: Honduras Length: 6″ Ring Gauge: 54 Size: Toro The Look: The wrapper is evenly colored and milk chocolate in color. There are some creases from the veins and the seams are visible on the roll. The wrapper has […]
Supply and Demand, two import words in business. Unfortunately, La Flor Dominicana has had supply issues with the Oscuro and Maduro wrappers, but thankfully demand remains strong. For months, retailers across the country have had back order issues and customers have been waiting for their favorite cigars to arrive. Now the wait is over and to celebrate we light up the La Flor Dominicana L300 Oscuro as La Flor Dominicana is once again flowing to […]
J.C. Newman Renames Its PENSA Cigar Factory Factory is Nicaragua’s Second Largest, Rolling More than 100,000 Cigars by Hand Per Day ESTELI, NICARAGUA — Today, the Newman family announced that the name of its Nicaraguan cigar factory is changing from “PENSA” to “J.C. Newman PENSA.” “This change, while symbolic, reflects the shift that we are making as a company to elevate the ‘J.C. Newman’ name and use it to tell our story as a 123-year-old, […]
Casa Fernandez has a new name and look. The Miami based cigar company, owned and operated by Eduardo Fernandez and his son Max, serves as the distribution center for their eponymous cigar lines as well as the JFR, Lunatic, and Guardian of the Farm brands among others, and will now be operating under the name AGANORSA LEAF. The name change and new logo are designed to align the company with the Fernandez family’s massive leaf […]
The International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) has signed a multi-year contract to hold its Annual Convention & International Trade Show at the Sands Expo® and The Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, beginning in 2019. “We’re very excited to be going back to the Sands/Venetian. Having the event and people all housed together under one roof gives everyone a lot more in the way of networking opportunities,” says IPCPR Board Secretary and […]
The International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) announces the promotion of Dawn Conger to Vice President of Operations and the hiring of Scott C. Pearce as Executive Director. Since 2012, Dawn Conger has served as the director and main point of contact for the IPCPR Annual Convention & International Trade Show. She is responsible for spearheading all aspects of the annual trade show planning and management—including marketing, budgeting, logistics, staff and vendor management. Dawn […]