Democrat Councilman Donovan Richards of Queens has proposed a smoking ban for all city subsidized housing in the five boroughs that make up NYC. The legislation which will officially be introduced today would ban smoking in all apartments in the new city-financed affordable housing as well was existing New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) developments. According to reports the federal government has been encouraging house authorities across the USA to go smoke free. The measure […]
Originally released in 2014, the AVO Quartet survived the rebranding of the line with a new look, and a two new cigars added to the mix. The 2015 version of the AVO Quartet Sampler contains three cigars from the existing AVO portfolio and includes the AVO Classic, Domaine and Syncro. As for the fourth cigar, “The Mystery Note 326 is a special unreleased blend that can only be found in the new AVO Quartet 4 for […]
One of the most anticipated releases from 2015 IPCPR trade show in New Orleans was the Padron Damaso and since its release it has been among the most polarizing cigar amongst aficionados. Bloggers have rated the cigar from the mid 80’s to the low 90s which would be welcomed for any line, but this is Padron and the standard of excellence is higher. Now that the cigars have been out for a few months I […]
The Salomon release from La Flor Dominicana has become what feels like a yearly staple in the cigar industry and this year the Salomon which comes in 10 count boxes borrows from the cigar formerly known as Mysterio. The design in tobacco is very reminiscent of TCFKA “M” and today we light up the Salomon which was sent to us by La Flor Dominicana. Cigar Review: La Flor Dominican Salomon 2015 Size: 7 x 64 (Salomon) Wrapper: Ecuador Habano w/ […]
Two Guys Smoke Shop & Cigars for Warriors – CIGAR BOX DRIVE (New Hampshire) – Two Guys Smoke Shop, a three store chain of cigar shops in New Hampshire with locations in Salem, Seabrook and Nashua have begun a Full Cigar Box Drive for Operation Cigars for Warriors. Cigars for Warriors top priority is collecting then dispersing premium cigars to American Service Men and Women serving in combat zones (Air, Land and Sea). As a […]
As the nation looks to raise the legal age to purchase tobacco to 21 some communities have begun to raise the tobacco purchase age at growing rate. This time the city of Paterson, NJ joins the movement. On Tuesday event the City Council of Paterson voted to raise the purchase age from the state law of 19 to 21 within the confines of the city. The measure prohibits anyone under the age of 21 from […]
When the cigar was first reported ,the name Johnny Tobacconaut intrigued me as it reminded for some odd reason of Saturday Morning cartoons from when I was a kid. When shows like Speed Buggy, Scooby Doo, The Jetsons, Josie and the Pussycats, Hong Kong Phooey and many others had my interest on Saturday mornings. I’m not sure why, but it just did. I’ve been waiting for a day to smoke this, and after the headache […]
Each year Davidoff releases a cigar to celebrate the Chinese New Year, and this year they follow suit with the Davidoff Year of the Monkey which is set to ship November 2nd. According to Davidoff, “With a cigar in the hand and a twinkle in the eye, you won’t find a more entertaining companion to celebrate the Chinese New Year with than the Monkey. For the Monkey, there is never a dull moment. They, like […]
There have been quite a few limited edition releases from Pete Johnson and Tatuaje this year, and today’s cigar fits in that mold. The Jackyl is a store exclusive for Casa de Montecristo in Countryside, Ill and comes to The Cigar Authority via Brian Krell a listener and reader of The Cigar Authority. The cigars came out in August and were limited to 2,000 boxes of 10. Cigar Review: Tatuaje: The Jackyl Size: 6.75 x 54 Wrapper: Sanctus […]
Davidoff of Geneva USA and Blend Bar Cigar Reveal New Partnership Davidoff of Geneva USA and Blend Bar Cigar are pleased to announce a strategic partnership, beginning with the opening of a second location in Nashville, TN later this year. This will be the first partnership of an Appointed Merchant incorporating the “Davidoff of Geneva – since 1911” look and feel. Building on a previous partnership of over five years, Davidoff and Blend began its […]