At the 2016 InterTabac trade show Cigar Journal held their annual awards dinner. During the course of the awards ceremony it was announced that The Cigar Authority was named the 2016 Cigar Ambassadors of the Year. This award has humbled us all and we will be sure to discuss it on Saturday’s webcast/podcast which can be viewed live on this very website at 12 Noon eastern time where we will annouce all the winners from […]
Nick Melillo is at it again, and this time he is using a little bit of the magic he learned while working at Drew Estate. He took that magic traveled to Jamaica to learn time honored traditions and secrets to put together the blend of a new line of infused cigars known as The Upsetters. What am I Smoking? Cigar: The Upsetters Django (The ‘D’ is silent) Country of Origin: Nicaragua Wrapper: Nicaraguan Claro Binder: Nicaraguan […]
With my wedding on Saturday, I decided to review one of my Best Man’s favorite cigars… 22N/83W stands for the Latitude and Longitude where you will find Hacienda el Corojo, a plantation that once (1930 – 1990) grew arguably the best tobacco in the world. Today, having low yield and being highly susceptible to disease Corojo is is not used anymore, but the seeds still exists. 22N/83W uses authentic El Corojo seed in its entire 5-Country […]
The FDA announced that it has begun enforcing the new regulations on tobacco products that went into effect on August 8th. Today, the FDA issued 55 warning letters to retailers selling newly regulated cigar products to minors. During compliance checks, aka a sting operation, a minor is sent in to purchase tobacco at a brick & mortar retailer or online via the web. If a retailer does not request proof of age of anyone under […]
As a fan of Pelo de Oro tobacco, I was eagerly awaiting the arrival of the new release from Aging Room Cigars. Pelo de Oro, was once a popular tobacco in Cuba before being phased out due to issues with blue mold during its growth. The name which translates to “golden hair” is now grown in Peru, Domincan Republic and Nicaragua to name a few locales. For the Aging Room Pelo de Oro, Rafael Nodal steps […]
Hammer and Sickle cigars made their debut several years ago after they struck gold with their vodka line in the liquor industry. Brand owner Eric Hanson knows both industries inside and out. He helped in the decision to create the companies first box pressed cigar known as the Hammer and Sickle Hermitage No. 1 for smokers who enjoy a richer experience. What am I smoking? Cigar Review: Hammer and Sickle Hermitage No. 1 Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: […]
This weekend we celebrated my last weekend as a bachelor with booze, food and cigars. One of the cigars was given to me by my friend Terry, the manager of Two Guys Smoke Shop in Seabrook, NH. I had already smoked 8 cigars over the course of the day and this one was special, so I opted to hold on to it and light it up today. The Padron 1926 Serie 80 Years was released […]
The week on The Cigar Authority we smoke a cigar known only by a number for Cigar Journal Magazine and we break down the latest issue. In the second hour we light up the Don Benigno Petit Robusto as Barry’s bachelor party gets underway. Live from the La Flor Dominicana Cigar Studio at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH we invite you to join the madness. Next Podcast: Smoking Blind at Barry’s Bachelor Party [chatwing id=”423810″ width=”600″ […]
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 […]