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FDA Issues Draft Guidance On Cigar Warning Packaging

The FDA has published a draft guidance to assist members of industry submitting health warning plans for cigar packages and advertisements. The draft guidance discusses the required warning statements for cigars and how each must be randomly distributed, randomly displayed on packages, and rotated quarterly in advertisements in accordance with an approved warning plan submitted to FDA for review and approval. Cigars will be required to carry warning statements on all packaging and advertisements beginning […]

August 31, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

Leaf by Oscar Maduro – Cigar Review

There are gimmicks left and right in the cigar industry. Wether it be cigars packaged in ancient mammoth tusk boxes or cigars with laser etched billion-year-old meteorite bands… There’s always something that catches the consumers eye and, more often than not, are a letdown in terms of being a quality smoke. Then, there’s Leaf by Oscar. A cigar that I admittedly have passed over several times because I thought it was just that. Another gimmick. […]

August 30, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

Byron Elegantes Cigar Review

The story of Byron cigars begins in the mid 19th century when immigrants of the Canary Islands made their way to Cuba and started their own cigar factory. The small factory was located on Macías Street in Santiago de Las Vegas, a province of Havana. It was at this factory that the original Lord Byron was made in honor of the world-renowned English Poet. The brand was resurrected by another Cuban; Nelson Alfonso who designs […]

August 29, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

Podcast: Episode #333 – More Cowbell

This week on The Cigar Authority we celebrate show #333. We affectionately call this episode, More Cowbell. Tune in and find out how you can get a cow bell to listen along with us. We will dig deep into the mail bag and get to know Derek. All this and the usual shenanigans on the #1 cigar podcast on the internet. Next Podcast: Episode #333 – More Cowbell [chatwing id=”423810″ width=”600″ height=”350″ enable_custom_login=”0″ custom_login_secret=”” ][/chatwing]

August 27, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

Ivy Habano Porcellian Cigar Review

Brand owner, Jason Holly of Viva Republica began smoking cigars when he was a student at Harvard. According to Holly, “I used to smoke cigars in Harvard Yard when I was in school. In a store on the square I saw an old picture of JFK smoking a cigar in the Yard, the history and tradition is overwhelming and I wanted to create a brand that had that feel of nostalgia.” The cigar is made […]

August 25, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

ST Dupont Announces Limited Edition Phoenix Renaissance

One might almost believe that the mythological Phoenix has been watching over S.T. Dupont ever since it was founded in 1872. It offered its wings to the master goldsmiths to adorn their hallmark and instilled in them a fervent love for fire that was transformed into an art. PHOENIX RENAISSANCE SYMBOL OF CREATION IN PERPETUAL RENEWAL The “Phoenix Renaissance” Limited Edition is inspired by the legendary journey of the firebird that returns to the temple […]

August 25, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

Davidoff Signature Toro Cigar Review

At the 2016 IPCPR Davidoff continued redesigning and restructuring their portfolio across many lines. One of those lines is the Davidoff Signature which marries the Classic and Mille Series. Davidoff describes the line as, “The Davidoff Signature series represents Iconic Refinement by marrying the Classic and Mille Series. Timeless and elegant in every sense, the Signature blend allows fresh floral scents to mingle with earthy, woody notes, revealing a hint of sweetness that leaves a characteristically […]

August 24, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

Perdomo 10th Anniversary Champagne Noir – Cigar Review

Back when the Perdomo Cigar Factory celebrated their 10th anniversary, they released two cigars for the occasion. First was the Perdomo Champagne, a Connecticut shade Nicaraguan cigar that took the market by storm. Shortly thereafter, a more powerful option was made available dubbed the Perdomo Champagne Noir, using a dark and rich maduro wrapper for enthusiasts wanting a bolder option. What am I smoking? Cigar Review: Perdomo Champagne Noir Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Perdomo Wrapper: Connecticut […]

August 23, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

Serino Royale Maduro XX Toro Cigar Review

Anthony Serino isn’t a household name in the cigar industry but he has been around for two decades. Today’s cigar is a new venture into the premium cigar market versus the bundle market where he made his name. To create this new cigar Anthony turned to Omar Gonzalez Aleman of La Corona Cigars who is most recently known for producing the blends of Hirochi Robaina. The Serino Royale Maduro XX is celebrates the 20th Anniversary […]

August 22, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

United Cigar Group Hires Director of Sales

Nashua, NH, August 22, 2016 – United Cigar Group is proud to announce the appointment of Oliver Nivaud as Director of Sales and Marketing. Oliver will oversee the operation of United Cigar Group’s current portfolio of premium cigars including Fleur de la Reine, Classic, La Gianna Havana, and Garofalo among others. He will also be in charge of the U.S. distribution of Selected Tobacco brands by Nelson Alfonso, which include Atabey, Byron and Bandolero. Oliver […]

August 22, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

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