I’ve long been a fan of supporting local business when possible. You see, I prefer to support my local retailer even if it means paying a bit more. My theory is if you spend $10.00 in your hometown, that $10 has a chance of staying in your hometown. Where as you order from a place across the country that money is forever gone from your community. If you look at the car industry you can […]
The cast of The Cigar Authority is slowly getting back together. This weeks show, Barry and Mr. Jonathan are here once more, Chuck is gone so Derek is taking his place again. During the first hour, we will light up the Aging Room Solera and find out what the guys were doing while they were away. In the second hour, we spark up one of the hottest new cigars on the market, the Pistoff Kristoff. […]
Today, I’ve broken my own personal record of “Most Consecutive Days Lived”. So to celebrate the occasion of turning 26 years old, I figured I’d spark up a (literal) Happy Birthday cigar! There’s not a whole lot of background information on these cigars or the blend as it is a closely guarded secret. Let’s get into the review. What am I Smoking? Cigar: Happy Birthday Cigar Country of Origin: Dominican Republic Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed […]
It’s been a crazy week here so far at The Cigar Authority which is part of the United Cigar Radio Network. On Wednesday our websites were hacked almost causing a delay in the launch of The Ash Holes. As we spent yesterday getting things back to normal we skipped our daily review. Today we return with the latest from Davidoff, The Year of the Rooster. The Limited Edition cigar named for the Chinese New Year has […]
According to the Cigar Rights of America, the FDA has withdrawn its Final Rule regarding the procedures for refusing to accept premarket tobacco products submissions. In a letter to its stakeholders the CRA states: In our continuing effort to keep you informed of actions and communications from or about the U.S. Food & Drug Administration – Center for Tobacco Products, please see the announcement below. Today, the FDA posted in their advanced Federal Register notice […]
Back in 1950, a man named Benigno Arronte was born in Pinar Del Rio, Cuba. At the time, his grandfather owned a cigar factory named “Ceniza” in Vuelta Abajo, where Don Benigno would learn the processes of cigar making at a young age. Things took a turn for the worse following the Cuban Revolution when Fidel Castro eventually took over, ultimately causing the Ceniza factory to close it’s doors. After fleeing Cuba, Don Benigno settled down […]
If you know me on social media, or listen to The Cigar Authority you know I was on my honeymoon the past two weeks. We will discuss some of the high points and low points of the trip on this weeks podcast including my lunch with Frank Herrera who is handling a lawsuit versus the FDA. The last week of the Honeymoon we spent on the cruise ship Allure of the Seas. Despite 40 mph […]
Are you Debonaire enough to join us on today’s LIVE radio broadcast of The Cigar Authority? With us today is Phil Zanghi of Debonaire cigars. In the first hour, we spark up one of his blends known as the Indian Motorcycle Habano and share some thoughts about the recent presidential election. Once we get into the second hour, we get Debonaire and light up just that… Debonaire cigars! Derek has some BIG news to share […]
In 1996, Phil Zanghi and Rocky Patel partnered up and started a company known as Indian Tabac Incorporated. Soon after they went their separate ways, Phil created a new brand called Debonaire Cigars & Rum. They are also the manufacturer for Indian Motorcycle cigars, which debuted at last years IPCPR show. A few months ago, it was reported that Drew Estate acquired distribution rights for Debonaire Cigars, where they will be taking control of selling […]
Nelson Alfonso of Selected Tobacco might not be a household name yet, but I’m sure you’ve seen his work in the past. He is responsible for the branding of cigars such as the Cohiba Behike and other limited editions for Habanos S.A. a few years ago, Nelson started his own company out of Costa Rica called Selected Tobacco and created the brands Byron, Atabey, and Bandolero. Since his breakthrough into the US market, I’ve admired […]