A few weeks ago on Twitter one of our followers asked for my opinion on Warped Cigars. My response was that while I have heard of the brand which is popular in social media circles I hadn’t seen them up in New England where I live. This led to the brand owner reaching out and sending some samples which have been spectacular in my opinion. Today I decided to review the La Hacienda from those […]
Davidoff is about to release their first ever box pressed vitola to adorn the Davidoff name. This past February, details emerged about the new cigar. A press release stated that the cigar would be released in a toro and robusto size with a Habano Oscuro wrapper instead of the Habano Rosado that is on the original. Davidoff also stated that they slightly modified the blend to deliver a fuller and spicier flavor profile, specifically to […]
In January, the state of New Jersey saw the proposal of a bill that would raise the taxes on cigars to be on par with the state tax rate on cigarettes. This week that proposal went in front of the State Assembly on Health committee where it passed by a measure of 10-1. A1815 which would raise the tobacco tax from 30% to 90% in the state still needs to pass the full Assembly, Senate and […]
Introducing the new AVO 90th Classic Covers Volume 3: An exceptional new blend in celebration of an exceptional milestone, Avo Uvezian’s 90th Birthday PINELLAS PARK, FL – MARCH 7, 2016. AVO Cigars, the globally renowned cigar brand, is proud to announce the third limited edition release under its Improvisation Series, the new AVO 90th Classic Covers Volume 3. A true embodiment of the jazz-loving musician and cigar impresario Avo Uvezian, the 90th Classic Covers invites […]
For the longest time the cigar that has been the business card for Two Guys Smoke Shop has been Dos Hombres. The cigar which is a bundled house brand features a variation of the company logo. This year the company decided to take part in the limited edition Candela madness with a very limited edition Candela. So today’s review we will find out if it is magically delicious, or fall by the wayside as many […]
Each week on The Cigar Authority you hear us discuss flavors from our cigars, but one of the top questions asked other than, “are you on drugs,” is how the hell do you taste those flavors. Well those who asked, you are not alone as throughout my blogging career many have stopped me to ask this same question, Cigar Tasting how is it done? Visual & Touch Preparation Taste is just a small part of […]
There are several methods you can use to light your cigar but a few things are key to guaranteeing a good flavor and an even burn. All premium hand made cigars should be cut prior to lighting. There are a couple of videos floating around on line that suggest that the “real way” is to light first and cut second but I ask you…What if it doesn’t draw? All Premium cigars are hand made but that […]
With David Garofalo in Cuba at the Festival Del Habano the asylum is left to Mr. Jonathan, Chuck Morrison and yours truly, Barry Stein. But we have a special guest in the house and he will be bringing some food to the studio, Mr. Tommy Grella. In this educational edition of The Cigar Authority we will discuss different types of cutting techniques, cutters and lighters. In the second hour Barry will discuss with us how […]
Each Friday we take a look at new legislation on a local or state level.. This is what is happening this week…. California – This week San Francisco voted to raise the tobacco age to 21, which some say is illegal due to state law. However, the Assembly of California has just passed a measure to raise the tobacco age on a state level. The measure needs to be approved by the senate next week […]
Sometimes trying to figure out what to review can be a difficult decision. However, today the review was easy to come by when my friend Scott Rozycki reached out to me with a request to enjoy a Diamond Crown today on my birthday since he won’t be able to partake in his go to brand. The reason being is that he is going under the knife. It’s not a major surgery and we expect a […]