La Gianna Havana was originally only available in a Connecticut shade wrapper. Years later David Garofalo released that same blend, of which is named after his daughter Gianna, only this time using a maduro wrapper. This is a great example of how a wrapper can change the overall taste of a blend, and here’s why. This is the La Gianna Havana Maduro. What am I smoking? Cigar Review: La Gianna Maduro Robusto Country of Origin: […]
The following press release comes from Oettinger Davidoff, the parent company of Zino. Tobacco leaves are the inspiration for this new accessories collection. Designs are given a contemporary twist, revealing the leaves’ grain, veins and structure. Colours are bold, bright, and dynamic giving this line a fresh, modern take. “These new Graphic Leaf Collection accessories will draw in a new generation of cigar aficionados, eager to enjoy a cigar whenever they wish. It has been […]
As reported on The Cigar Authority this past Saturday and in an article earlier this week, Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tam) has officially introduced H.R. 5955. The bill was submitted on September 8, 2016 during the 2nd session of the 114th Congress. HR 5955 is summarized as, “To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow the charitable distribution of traditional large and premium cigars to members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.” The measure […]
This morning, I was walking around Two Guys Smoke Shop in Nashua, NH looking for something to smoke that was dark and short. I came across a few options, but opted to revisit something that was originally released and reviewed in 2014. Back then I wrote, “Since leaving Raices Cubana and moving production over to Nicaragua it feels like Illusione has returned to the glory that existed when they first entered the cigar market as a […]
As members of the House of Representatives return to work this week, Representative Kathy Castor, a Democrat from Tampa, Florida is set to introduce a bill that will provide an exemption for donating cigars to members of the military. The bill which was reported first on Saturday during the live broadcast of The Cigar Authority was confirmed by Glynn Loope of Cigar Rights of America. Since the FDA Regulations were announced, the hands of manufacturers […]
If you follow this website you know I have become a big fan of La Galera which is part of Indian Head, owned by Jochy Blanco. For decades, Jochy Blanco was known only to those in the industry. The average consumer did not know he was behind so many Dominican brands either in terms of producing or supplying the tobacco. Last year, 2015, Jochy stepped out of the shadows and into the spotlight with his […]
Every now and then I look for a good smoke that I can buy boxes of without emptying my bank account. I’ve smoked cigars that cost me twenty-five cents each, all the way to a single that cost me $300. I’m all over the board with this passion of mine, but if I’m looking for a stick I can light up with no regrets, it’s the 22N / 83W. It’s a cigar that is both […]
The following is a press release from Christian Eiroa outlining the new distribution deal with Reyes Family Cigars: It is with great pleasure and true honor that I announce to you, that we have formed a partnership with Rolando Reyes Sr.’s family. Although both families agreed not to divulge the terms of the partnership, I can tell you that the factory operations will remain in control of the Reyes family as well as the late […]
It’s labor day weekend, and we celebrate from the beach at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Seabrook, New Hampshire. We will light up a cigar from 2015 that made its comeback. The La Flor Dominicana Firecracker has a year and a half of age… In the second hour we will light up and unveil who will make the 2017 Firecracker. All this and all the usual shenanigans on The Cigar Authority. Next Podcast: Announcing the 2017 […]
Arturo Fuente is known for making some of the best selling Dominican cigars in the world. They’ve been around for quite some time and are a household name to cigar smokers everywhere. It’s rare to find someone who hasn’t at least heard of them before, so today I wanted to revisit a cigar I used to smoke all time back in the day. The Arturo Fuente Hemingway Best Seller. What am I smoking? Cigar Review: Arturo […]