I would complain about how crazy things were today where I didn’t get to light up a cigar until 3pm, but that wouldn’t be right as many people aren’t given the joy of being able to smoke at work. Since my time was so short, I opted to smoke something I really enjoy that was small that would allow me to dive right back into my work. The cigar was the Davidoff Short Perfecto. Cigar: Davidoff Wrapper: Ecuador […]
We are joined by Colin Ganley who calls in to The Cigar Authority from Nicaragua and we will talk Twin Engine Coffee. We will drink Cuban Coffee from the company and light up a Montecristo 80 Aniversario from the 2017 Habano Fesitival. Inter-tabac is under way in Germany and we have the winners of the Cigar Trophy Awards as shared to us by our friends at Cigar Journal magazine. In the second hour we pair […]
It was back in 2013 at the DC Tweetup I first met Skip Martin, and he was pimping a prototype cigar called Black Irish. It was a dark cigar with a thin candela stripe around it, that I bidded on for charity. Myself and another person kept raising the price, until we decided to split the box. However, my friendship with Skip Martin goes back at least a few years before that. It’s not often […]
Back in 2014, Pete Johnson released the Tatuaje Tattoo which was cigar that was a bit more budget friendly then some of his other lines. The cigar is often overlooked even on Tatuaje’s own website where the cigar does not appear. The cigar comes to us from the My Father factory in Esteli, Nicaragua and it is today’s featured review on The Cigar Authority. Cigar: Tatuaje Tattoo Wrapper: Ecuador Habano Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua (Esteli, Jalapa) […]
Each week on The Cigar Authority we light up a cigar with a lighter from Lotus. While we tend to stick with Vertigo, the company has lighters that fall under the Black Label class that are a step above. Today we take a look at one of those lighters, the Black Label Dominator and this multi-tool for cigar enthusiasts has become a favorite since its release. First and foremost, this essential cigar accessory has a […]
Let’s face it, due to FDA Regulations the influx of new cigars to check out has trickled down to a near halt. As a result, as new cigars come out we are going to review the different sizes to create content. We will also go back and review other sizes of some of our favorite cigars which should bring us to the end of the year. Today we review the 2nd of 3 sizes of The […]
According to the Testarosso website, “The” Red Head” is a full body cigar for those who seek the ultimate in strength and flavor. It’s wrapper, an Ecuadoran Habano – it’s oily sheen a precursor of the complex, flavor journey, to follow. The Testarosso binder and filler are left to one’s imagination. Just let it go – Testarosso will do the rest. Backed with understated power and elegance, the “Red Head” experience will be one of […]
It’s a good thing we got coffee as we are still recovering from the epic 32nd Anniversary party at Two Guys Smoke Shop. We will recap this event, and let you know how the event came together, the game, who was crowned King of Cigars, and who won out of all the customers attending the show. It was a crazy night and there will be a lot of stories to tell but it won’t just […]
Earlier today the US House of Representatives passed a 12 bill spending package that includes a provision prohibiting the FDA from enforcing regulations against premium cigars. The bill, known as an omnibus appropriations package, passed the House by 211-198 votes and will now move to the Senate for consideration. Congress has until December 8th to pass spending legislation and fund the federal government. So what does this mean? Section 752 of the House Agriculture Appropriations […]
The story of Aging Room Solera sets it apart from cigars on the market as the aging process used for the tobacco in the Solera blend comes to use from the Sherry and Brandy methods used in Andalucia, Spain. In 2004, Rafael Nodal visited Spain with his wife in 2004 where he learned about the Solera aging system. The method of aging is a fractional blending process where the finished product is a mixture of ages. […]