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According to the Cigar Rights of America, the FDA has withdrawn its Final Rule regarding the procedures for refusing to accept premarket tobacco products submissions.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 […]
Last year, Perdomo Cigars finished aging a stockpile of premium tobacco. That aging process began in 2005, and after 10 years, Perdomo has released a series of half-corona sized cigars in four-pack tins. These cigars utilized that aged tobacco in a way that highlighted the taste of the wrappers on each cigar. Out of the three available, I will be taking a look at the Perdomo Small Batch 2005 Sun Grown. What am I smoking? […]
Marketing through mediums such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram is becoming more and more popular as each day passes by. Oftentimes, it is the only form of advertising some companies do. And for Recluse by Iconic, it has worked out for them in a huge way: from an idea all the way to the winner of The Cigar Authorities 2015 Cigar of the Year with their Recluse Amadeus Habano. Today we take a look at […]
The Fleur de la Reine is a solid workhorse of a cigar for me. It’s one that I keep in rotation with my other go-to’s. This is a brand that has been around for quite some time and has a great rapport with the people who smoke them. With a thick and sturdy wrapper surrounding a complex blend of fillers from several different countries, it offers a nice bang for the buck. Today I’ll be checking […]