Out of my stockpile of cigar lighters, there’s always one that I keep within arms reach. The Vertigo Cyclone 2 by Lotus is a workhorse that just won’t quit. It’s a dependable tool that’s great for all day use. It has a few nice features that make this lighter something special. I’ve had this torch for about 6 months now, and I’ve purchased a few more as gifts for my friends since then. It’s been […]
On July 21st, 2016 attendees of the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailer trade show will be introduced to Viva Republica’s Art of War, a larger sized parent brand to the company’s popular Warfare Series. The Art of War, handmade at La Aurora, along with all of the company’s releases, will be featured in four sizes: Robusto (5” x 50) $8.50, Corona Gorda (6” x 47) $9.50, Toro (5.5” x 54) $10.50 and Gran Toro […]
THE CIGAR COUNTDOWN BEGINS The IPCPR 2016 is just a few days away Over 2,000 Cigar Retailers representing over 1,000 cigar shops in the U.S. and across the globe will merge together once again for The Cigar Convention better known in the industry as “The I.P.C.P.R.” the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers Convention. This year the 84th Annual Trade Show will be held at the Sands Exposition Hall at the Venetian in Las Vegas, […]
Today, Cigar Rights of America announced that all of the proceeds generated through the sale of its 2016 ten-pack sampler, during the upcoming International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Trade Show, will be dedicated to a Legal Defense Fund, committed to advancing the recently filed lawsuit against the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. The ten cigar sampler includes cigars from the Arturo Fuente Cigar Co., Ashton Distributors, Rocky Patel Premium Cigars, Tatuaje, J.C. Newman Cigar Co., […]
Recluse Cigar Company announces the release of Recluse Amadeus Corojo Reserva. This blend is an expansion of their very successful Recluse Amadeus series of blends, including the Recluse Amadeus Habano which The Cigar Authority named Cigar of the Year. This blend is the fifth expansion of our very successful Recluse Amadeus series of blends. Recluse Cigars President, Scott Weeks says, “This new blend features a very special Corojo wrapper that we have been holding on to for years waiting for […]
Drew Estate announced today the introduction of the new Kentucky Fire Cured “Swamp Thang” and Kentucky Fire Cured “Swamp Rat” line extensions. The line extension will be displayed in Drew Estate’s booth (Booth #2403) at the IPCPR Convention and Tradeshow held July 24 – 28, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This thing should not be, and it’s a deeply disturbing yet pleasing smoke. Deep in the swamps it is lurking, waiting to be discovered. By […]
It’s been a busy month or so for Pete Johnson’s Tatuaje with the release of the Black Label into regular production, and the 2016 TAA Release. As a result, The Cigar Authority listener and friend Shawn Rogers has been making his way through the Tatuaje catalog when he asked me what my favorite Tatuaje cigar is. The answer is Cabaiguan Guapos and to our surprise it is a cigar that I have not reviewed on […]
Introducing THE GREAT PRETENDERS Available in 3 Amazing Blends Nashua, NH – United Cigar Retailers is set to introduce THE GREAT PRETENDERS. Measuring in at 6 inches with a hefty 54 ring gauge and available in 3 blends, THE GREAT PRETENDERS are long filled Premium Cigars available in 5 packs and ready to go. The story of THE GREAT PRETENDERS came many years ago when hearing customers searching for cigars that taste like others for […]
Drew Estate announced today that the Lounge’n with ACID Tour is headed to four major United States markets and that they would be introducing packaging updates to their ACID Kuba Kuba, ACID G-Fresh, and ACID Krush Classic Cigars. The new packaging will be displayed in Drew Estate’s booth (Booth #2403) at the IPCPR Convention and Tradeshow held July 24 – 28, 2016 in Las Vegas Nevada. LOUNGE’N with ACID makes the best events even better, […]
Recluse Cigar Company announces the release of Recluse Amadeus Rosado. This blend is an expansion of their very successful Recluse Amadeus series of blends, including the Recluse Amadeus Habano which The Cigar Authority named Cigar of the Year. This new blend features the finest Ecuadorian Rosado wrapper available on the market as well as a variety of Dominican, San Andreas and Pennsylvania fillers. This blend is meant stimulate the complexities of the palate. Recluse Cigars President, […]