Cigar Legislation Week In Review Volume XX

Each week we share some of the news that comes across our desk about upcoming legislation.. This week we have stories from California, Kansas, Maine, New York and Vermont. California – By unanimous vote, Nevada City Council on Wednesday passed the first reading of an ordinance that tightens regulation on the sale of tobacco products in town via The Union https://www.theunion.com/news/22596513-113/nevada-city-council-votes-5-0-to-pass-first Kansas – In Leawood, city leaders unanimously voted to raise the tobacco purchase age […]

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June 24, 2016 by

United Cigar Maduro Cigar Review

United Cigar is one of the few truly boutique cigars on the market today, sold in less than 100 retail shops in America. These box pressed cigars are currently part of a promotion where I work, and if you order 10 or more singles from now til July 4th, you can get a free BBQ apron while supplies last. Cigar Review: United Cigar Country of Origin: Dominican Republic Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf #1 Darks Binder: Cuban-seed Habano Filler:  Brazilian […]

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June 24, 2016 by

RoMa Craft Ships Firecracker to Two Guys Smoke Shop

The much-anticipated CroMagnon Firecracker from Roma Craft Tobac is leaving Nica Sueno today and headed toward New Hampshire’s Two Guys Smoke Shop. On May 19, 2007, Two Guys Smoke Shop owner David Garofalo asked Jose “Don” Pepin Garcia to roll him a short cigar and to put a long pig tail on it. And so the birth of the firecracker came from an idea. The cigar has seen versions made by My Father Cigars, Jose […]

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June 24, 2016 by

Joya de Nicaragua To Introduce Joya Black

The Joya family is proud to present Joya Black, a follow up to the very well-received Joya Red launched in 2014. is new blend is a continuation of e orts from the factory to introduce contemporary, innovative products to the marketplace. The JOYA line changed the way smokers enjoyed Nicaraguan cigars with the introduction of Joya Red, a medium bodied, full avor smoke specially designed and blended for the modern smoker. The new Joya Black […]

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June 23, 2016 by

IVY Habano Dudley 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 limited […]

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June 23, 2016 by

J. Cortes Buying Oliva Cigar Company

When we first reported Oliva was sold, we may not of had the buyer right but we knew the process was close to being completed. While the parent company of General Cigar was involved in the bidding they did not close the sale and were outbid. Now we know that Oliva Cigar Company is close to having a new owner and that is Belgian Cigar Maker, J. Cortes. While the name may not be known to […]

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June 23, 2016 by

Moscow City Museum Edition Cigar Review

Over the last couple of months Eric Hanson has been a regular visitor to The Cigar Authority studios. After all their offices are about 20 minutes to the south of us. During that time frame we have heard and discussed the Museum Edition from concept to completion including seeing the prototype. This week, the Hammer + Sickle Museum Series has arrived and we are ecstatic about receiving them. The packaging is almost as divine as he cigar. […]

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June 22, 2016 by

Cattle Baron Stockyard Cigar Review

A cattle producer and a cigar maker walk into a bar. It’s not a joke, but it could be how a new cigar was formed. Bryan Mussard who is well-known in the cattle industry hails from the cigar hotbed of America – Dillon, Montana. He also produces a potato based Vodka named Gorgeous which is said to pair well with cigars. The cigar is entering the market with some help from Phil Zanghi known for Debonaire and […]

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June 21, 2016 by

MBombay To Release Gaaja

MBombay has announced that their latest cigar, Gaaja (Pronounced : Gaa-ya), will be released on July 1st, 2016. In Sanskrit language “Gaja” (Pronounced: guj ), means elephant. According to MBombay, they been working on the blend of Gaaja for more than 4 years. The process involved in logistics and long fermentation of tobacco from countries like Peru and Paraguay, really tested their patience. MBombay had to wait for 3 vintages of the Hybrid Connecticut wrapper leaf […]

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June 21, 2016 by

Tatuaje TAA 2016 – Cigar Review

The TAA’s are rolling out in full force in a race against the clock before it strikes midnight on August 8th, 2016. One of the most anticipated blends to pay homage to the Tobacconists Association of America has arrived. The Tatuaje TAA 2016, a cigar by Pete Johnson of Tatuaje Cigars, hit the shelves last week and is ready for eager consumers to start buying them up once again. This years limited release is a […]

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June 20, 2016 by