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Oliveros Gran Retorno Connecticut Robusto Cigar Review

Oliveros is a brand with Cuban roots that date back to 1927 and Boutique Blends’ Rafael Nodal has decided to resurrect it with the creation of Gran Retorno. The name translates to Grand Return and will be available in 3 different wrappers including today’s review of the Connecticut that debuted at the 2016 IPCPR in Las Vegas. Cigar Review: Gran Retorno Connecticut Country of Origin: Dominican Republic Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaragua Habano Filler: Nicaragua Size: 4.5″ Ring Gauge: 52 Vitola: […]

July 29, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

Recluse Cigars Announces Recluse Draconian Habano

Recluse Cigar Company announces the release of Recluse Draconian Habano The Recluse Draconian Habano is the fourth expansion of Recluse Cigar Companies Draconian blend. J.R. Dominguez stated, “I feel with the Recluse Draconian Habano blend we have creted has achieved a complexity and smoothness of flavor that compliments the wonderful flavor of the Habano leaf without overpowering it. What we have done with this cigar is we have created a symphony of finely tuned flavors […]

July 27, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

Scewpop Announces First Cigar Centric Ashtray

Screwpop® Ashtray keeps your cigar in the spotlight and your stogie in the sweet-spot for a most unique and pleasant cigar smoking experience! By simply orienting the cigar perpendicular to the smoker (longways facing), the Screwpop® Ashtray showcases the stogie in “presentational form”. You can now admire, enjoy and monitor your stogie between puffs: tobacco leaf, label design, burn, ash and rising smoke. Geared for a single smoker (but don’t be fooled), its compactness allows […]

July 25, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

Recluse Cigar To Release Draconian Connecticut

Recluse Cigar Company announces the release of Recluse Draconian Connecticut. The Recluse Draconian Connecticut is the second expansion of Recluse Cigar Companies Draconian blend. Scott Weeks, the companies President stated, “We created the original Recluse Draconian to smash the perception that a cigar needs to say the word Cuban on it to be exceptional. We have taken this original work of art and taken it to a new level with the Draconian Connecticut.” The Recluse […]

July 25, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

Recluse Cigars Announces Recluse OTG Dominican Puro

Recluse Cigar Company announces the release of Recluse OTG Dominican Puro. The Recluse OTG Dominican Puro is the third expansion of Recluse Cigar Companies original OTG Maduro blend which was the very first blend that was offered to the U.S. market. Scott Weeks, the companies President said, “The OTG Dominican Puro was the funnest and most challenging project we have done to date. Making a true Dominican puro blend and having the end result be […]

July 23, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

Drew Estate Announces Packaging Update to Tabak Especial

Drew Estate announced today packaging updates to their Tabak Especial Negra and Tabak Especial Dulce 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. The Packaging update includes the following sizes: Tabak Especial Negra Belicoso (5 x 54) packaged in 24 Count Boxes with an MSRP of $8.70 per Cigar Tabak Especial Negra Colada (4 […]

July 22, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

Drew Estate Announces Undercrown Line Extentsions

Drew Estate announced today the introduction of the following Undercrown Lineup: Undercrown Shade Flying Pig, Undercrown Shade Tubos, Undercrown Shade Churchill, Undercrown Shade 10 Count Metal Tins, Undercrown Maduro Churchill, Undercrown Maduro Tubos, and Undercrown Maduro 10 Count Metal Tins line extensions. The new cigars 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. Released at the 2011 IPCPR […]

July 22, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

Podcast: Next Stop Las Vegas For IPCPR

This week on The Cigar Authority with IPCPR a few days away we discuss all the latest news and rumors as the industry is set to converge on Las Vegas… Will there be any acquisitions, companies closing the doors, or drama? We will preview what is to come…. We will also discuss an article from Dr. Marc Micozzi that suggests smoke can be used to clear the air of bacteria. Lastly, we will light up […]

July 21, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

Cigar Rights of American Announces The Stamp Program

Today, Cigar Rights of America unveiled a new program for its corporate sponsors and benefactors, as a means to recognize those companies which are assisting CRA with the organization’s legislative program, development of a national grassroots network of cigar patrons, and now litigation against federal regulatory oversight of premium cigars. CRA is launching “The Stamp” initiative leading into the 84th International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers trade show in Las Vegas next week. The stamp […]

July 21, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

Vertigo Cyclone 2 – Torch Lighter Review

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 […]

July 21, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

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