Nashua, NH, July 3, 2017– “What this country needs is a really good five-cent cigar.” Thomas Marshall The days of the five-cent cigar may be long gone, but the latest announcement from United Cigar Group regarding their famed Dos Hombre brand keeps with the spirit of that iconic quote in today’s financial environment. The company is bringing back what they call “a great five-dollar cigar” and is helping retailers with their state’s tobacco tax burden at the same […]
United Cigar Group made an announcement that they are extending two of their most popular ultra-premium cigar blends. Receiving these extensions are the Atabey and Byron brands, both made in Costa Rica and featuring upscale blends of high-end tobacco designed to appeal to smokers who enjoy and appreciate the finest tobaccos. The brands represent the most exclusive offerings in the extensive United Cigar Group portfolio and this announcement is expected to cause significant excitement among fans […]
According to the AJ Fernandez website, The spirit of the Enclave lays within the special brotherhood created by those who enjoy a fine premium cigar. The definition of Enclave states, a portion of territory within or surrounded by a larger territory whose inhabitants are culturally or ethnically distinct. This ties into the band which denotes an Indian on horseback, but it can also be used to describe us cigar smokers. We are a portion of the world […]
Dunbarton, NH – Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust® will be showcasing its newest Todos Las Dias® brand and blend of fine handmade cigars at this year’s 85th Annual Convention of the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association in Las Vegas, Nevada, July 10th through July 14th, 2017. “Todos Las Dias is my personal Spanglish translation meaning “All the Days.” The workers at Joya de Nicaraguan often cringe at my casual butchering of their mother tongue, […]
It’s an explosive episode as we light up The Firecracker and get into a spirited debate over who should make the next Firecracker. David, Mr. Jonathan and Barry will tell you who they think should make the 2018 Limited Edition and we will give you a chance to vote on TheCigarAuthority.com after show. In the first hour we will do a little drinking which is always fun as we light up The Caleanoch which features […]
It’s pay-day, so what do I do. I buy two expensive cigars from Davidoff. Maybe this is why I was relegated to smoking budget friendly cigars this week. Today we look at the Davidoff Master Selection 2013 which was blended by Eladio Diaz to celebrate his 60th Anniversary in life. According to Davidoff, Every year, Master Blender Eladio Diaz has used his experience and knowledge to create a special cigar to celebrate his birthday. These […]
Today is day 3 of smoking on a budget and we take a look at a relatively new brand that came out less than a year ago. Charter Oak is available in both a Connecticut Shade and Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. It’s made by Foundation Cigar Company which is owned by Nick Melillo who made his name while working for Drew Estate. In naming the cigar, Melillo chose a name that represents the greatest symbol of […]
Yesterday, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture passed legislation that includes a provision exempting premium cigars from FDA regulations. The provision, which applies the same definition for premium cigars as included in stand alone legislation already introduced and supported by over a quarter of Congress, applies the exemption for one full Fiscal Year (October 1, 2017 – September 30, 2018). The path forward for the bill remains long. The full Appropriations Committee must now consider […]
It’s day 2 of our look at cigars that are wallet friendly for when the budget is tight. Today we look at Dos Hombre which is one of the top selling brands at 2GuysCigars.com. It’s a bundle cigar which many premium cigar smokers tend to overlook. But when you are talking about bang for your buck, I challenge anyone to find a cigar as good as Dos Hombre at the price. Cigar Review: Dos Hombre Honduran […]
(Bonita Springs, FL) – Java by Drew Estate is growing. This summer, the popular coffee flavor-infused cigars made exclusively for Rocky Patel Premium Cigars (RPPC) will gain a whole new brand extension called Java Red. Java Red features the primary essence of cherry before notes of dark cocoa and coffee come through. The smoke issues a refreshingly sweet aroma. Java Red could best be enjoyed alongside a cocktail aperitif such as a Negroni or a […]