There are cigar lighters, and then there is the Black Label Dominator by Lotus. This multi-tool for cigar enthusiasts made it’s debut late last year and has since been a crowd favorite since. First and foremost, this essential cigar accessory has a powerful quadruple jet flame. The Dominator can light even the largest stogies with speed and ease. At the bottom, there is a large adjustment wheel for changing the size of the flame. You […]
According to a member of the Cigar Association of New Hampshire the bill that proposed the addition of a 65% tax on premium cigars has been defeated by more than a 3-1 margin with many politicians from both sides of the aisle voting against the increase. Additionally, HB 175 passed last week which changes the definition of a cigar bar. The original bill stated, “Does not allow cigarette smoking or service of food on the […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, the Cigar Association of America, the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association and Cigar Rights of America filed a Motion for Summary Judgment and opening brief in the cigar industry’s litigation challenging the FDA’s Final Deeming Rule. This filing serves as the next phase in the premium cigar industry’s joint litigation challenging FDA’s Final Deeming Rule, which began earlier this year in July […]
This weeks Cigar Spotlight video featured the LFD Reserva Especial. Here is a more in depth review of this premium hand made cigar. Cigar: LFD Reserva Especial Country of Origin: Dominican Republic Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Power: 5 / 10 Packaging & Design These cigars arrive to us in wooden 24 count boxes. The packaging of this stands out quite well, using a color scheme of primarily white with accents of red […]
This weekend on The Cigar Authority with David Garofalo and Mr. Jonathan in Nicaragua, we lit up a cigar from the Care Package. That cigar was the box pressed 6 x 60 which is made at the Plasencia factory. The show was a little heavy on sports, with Chuck Morrison appearing on camera. So without further adieu, here are our thoughts on this enjoyable cigar. Cigar Review: Nat Sherman Timeless Nicaragua 660 Country of Origin: Nicaragua Wrapper: Nicaraguan […]
David Garofalo and Mr. Jonathan are in Esteli, Nicaragua so Barry and the boys are left in charge. Chuck gets interviewed, Derek steps into the Asylum and so much more. We will take a look at cigars and sports and how they go hand in hand, We will take a look at factory tours, and let you know what is in store for the boss and his trusty side kick. Join us as we light […]
David Garofalo and Mr. Jonathan are in Esteli, Nicaragua so Barry and the boys are left in charge. Chuck gets interviewed, Derek steps into the Asylum and so much more. We will take a look at cigars and sports and how they go hand in hand, We will take a look at factory tours, and let you know what is in store for the boss and his trusty side kick. Join us as we light […]
Before Aging Room Cigars came to fame, Rafael Nodal of Boutique Blends was very well known for being the creator of Oliveros, a brand of premium smokes renowned all over the country. And now, some years later, Oliveros is back once again. Rafael brought the name back to offer aficionados with a cigar for any palate at a wallet friendly price. Today, I’ll be taking a look at the Oliveros Gran Retorno Banjo Habano. What […]
Oh what a difference a few years make. When I first moved to New Hampshire the slightest threat of snow would have me under my covers and now wanting to leave the house. Now in the midst of my 3rd winter in New England, the weather calling for 11″ of snow was met with a hearty laugh. However, when I got into work my co-worker said, “what the hell are you doing here, you […]
Originally blended 2014 and released as a Townhouse Exclusive available only at Nat Sherman, the Panamericana the became available to TAA retailers in 2015. At the time of its release Michael Herklots of Nat Sherman wrote “This new expression of Nat Sherman is sensationally complex in flavor, achieving great balance by tempering the Costa Rican tobacco’s unique attributes with three different Nicaraguan tobaccos. We’ve been tweaking this blend for two years, and the final product was well […]