David G & Mr. J are 90 miles south of the mainland in Cuba so Barry, Chuck and Derek are in charge of the Asylum known as The Cigar Authority. You know what that means, Barry will be hitting the bottle as we discuss Cigar Pairing 101. This week we welcome Willy Marante to the show from Miami Cigar & Company where we catch up with what is new from the company founded by Nestor […]
Dictator… By definition, it means to have total power over a country. In the world of lighters, the Black Label Dictator gives you total power over your cigars. This is a lighter that will get the job done. Not only does it have a powerful flat flame single jet torch, but it also has a pop out punch cutter on the side for added convenience. First, let’s talk about the flame. The Dictator has one […]
Skip Martin and Mike Rosales are part of the new school wave of boutique cigars. Their company Roma Craft Tobac has brought forth some strong, flavorful cigars in their 5 years of existence. With FDA Regulations in place, I find myself worried about the future for this brand, even if Skip Martin himself is not worried about the future. According to the Roma Craft website, “The Aquitaine contains the same long-filler, full-bodied blend found in […]
February 28, 2017 ( Miami, FL) – C.L.E. Cigar Company, in conjunction with its Honduran supplier and principal tobacco farm, Corojo Farm, continue to follow Bayer Cropscience’s Better Growing Practices. Corojo Farm was first given honors by Bayer Cropscience in 2007 and has consistently maintained following the Better Growing Practices ever since. Bayer Cropscience requires full analysis of operations every two years in order to recognize this, including over 240 questions that investigate topics such […]
It’s the week before the boys head to Cuba, and this week Dave dons his Smoking Jackets as we light up the cigar, Smoking Jacket before we get the funk out. In the second hour we smoke a unicorn from United Cigar & Selected Tobacco, an Atabey Lancero. Cigars News, Debonaire and a step into the Asylum round out the #1 Cigar Podcast on the internet,
It’s the week before the boys head to Cuba, and this week Dave dons his Smoking Jackets as we light up the cigar, Smoking Jacket before we get the funk out. In the second hour we smoke a unicorn from United Cigar & Selected Tobacco, an Atabey Lancero. Cigars News, Debonaire and a step into the Asylum round out the #1 Cigar Podcast on the internet PLEASE NOTE: If you are seeing an old episode, please […]
A few weeks ago, I saw our good friend Oliver post a photo on his Instagram (@HavanaDaydreamin) of a cigar I was familiar with, but had never seen. Showcased in the image was an Atabey in a lancero size, another beautiful piece of artwork by Nelson Alfonso. I had to have it for this review. So luckily, I was able to get my hands on one so I could share my thoughts with you. This […]
A rebellion. A group of freedom fights have signed up in support of the cigar industry against the tyrannical reign of the FDA. This group is in the form of states Arizona, Louisiana, Michigan and Texas for filed a 27 page brief opposing the FDA regulations of cigars. The brief which was filed on February 21 is part of the lawsuit which will be heard on July 28th, 2017 that puts plaintiffs Cigar Association of America, Cigar […]
Salem, New Hampshire (February 22, 2016) It’s that time of year again where green cigars are all the rage, and Two Guys Smoke Shop is releasing their signature cigar Dos Hombres in a Candela version for the second year in a row. In 2016, for the first time the Dos Hombres Candela was released in a limited edition, that quickly sold out. After receiving many accolades, the cigar makes its triumphant return once again in […]
It’s been a while since I visited this brand, considering the last time I enjoyed one was probably back in July. And with the weather warming up slightly this week here in New England, I felt like something that would bring me back to those warm summer nights. Don Pepin Garcia is a legend in the premium cigar industry. He’s been blending and rolling cigars for many years, and recently, his son continued the tradition. […]