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 […]
This week the budget is tight so I am going to be reviewing cigars that carry an MSRP under $6.00. There are a lot of cigars out there that deliver at that price and under. Some you might not have heard of while other’s are well known. We start it off with a cigar that originally rolled in Nick Perdomo’s garage before he hit the big time. That cigar is Nick’s Sticks and today we […]
It’s a day of firsts and lasts for The Cigar Authority. For the first time we welcome Jon Huber to the show from Crowned Heads as we smoke Le Careme a cigar that was inspired by French cuisine. We will look into the history of the Nashville based company as well look into the future of the company. In the second hour, we say goodbye at least for the time being as the doors will always […]
There is no person on social media that makes me more furious then Skip Martin. There have been times where I said I would swear off his cigars because of our beliefs being on opposite ends of the spectrum. But if I, Barry Stein have one true friend in the cigar industry it is Skip Martin. I first met his partner Mike Rosales in New Orleans during IPCPR when he was pimping his own lines. […]
In 2015 Master Blender Willy Herrera released his first blend for Drew Estate that did not fall under his namesake brand name. To create the Undercrown Shade, Herrera worked closely with the Undercrown roller team that blended the original Undercrown line. The original Undercrown line was developed by rollers who could not smoke the Liga Privada line due to supply issues. Instead, they worked together to create that line that uses similar tobaccos to Liga, […]