I feel compelled to start this review with a small disclaimer. On this planet there is not a single scenario surrounding a cigar that could cause one of them to command a price tag of $106 in a tax-free state. That price would be ridiculous even if the field growing the tobacco was fertilized from the personal out house of Jose Oliva, Watered by the tears of Nelson Alfonso, and if each leaf was massaged […]
As much as Camacho has undergone a serious rebranding, the Camacho Liberty has remained on point with the original. With each cigar packed in an individually numbered coffin, and 20 count humidor style boxes the Liberty is for me the crown jewel of limited edition cigars right up there with another cigar that is due to arrive next week in terms of packaging. This year the Camacho Liberty 2015 is a Nicaraguan puro with a Corojo […]
The New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio who is expected to be a one term mayor has proposed a new rule to ban smoking at home. The Mayor who has had city police officers turn their backs on him is offering four different health groups $9,000 each to start pressuring landlords to implement the bans which was initially reported by the New York Post. While the proposal right now is voluntarily that could […]
Davidoff unveiled its new masterpiece humidor collection – “Cave de Paille • Saison II” at Art Basel, in Basel (June 18 – 21) Basel, June 2015. Davidoff presented the second edition of its humidor collection “Cave de Paille” at Art Basel. Created in collaboration with Paris-based artist Lison de Caunes and crafted using the traditional technique of marqueterie de paille (straw marquetry), this three-piece humidor collection demonstrates Davidoff’s respect for materials and its dedication to […]
What’s in a Name… a Cigar Brand Name? By David Garofalo With thirty-years in the Cigar Business I’ve seen a lot of cigar brands come and go. I’ve sampled lots of very good cigars that, for one reason or another, just didn’t sell well and disappeared out of existence. Some of these vanishing cigars may have been priced right, had nice packaging and smoked great but still, for some reason just didn’t catch on. Is […]
In 2011, David Garofalo (Two Guys Smoke Shop) and Pete Johnson (Tatuaje) teamed up for the creation of the M80. Originally pitched as the Firecracker, Pete Johnson passed on the project that was initially done by Pepin. Following up on that cigar the two came up with the M80 concept and the original 500 box order sold out in 48 hours. Fast forward to the fall of 2014 when Pete and Dave worked out the […]
On this episode of The Cigar Authority, our own Barry Stein is interviewed as we discuss his brainchild, KILO. We will ask what a kid from Brooklyn knows about cigars and how he wound up ready to launch his cigar nationwide at IPCPR via United Cigar Group. We also take a look at all the Copy Cats in the Cigar Industry and how one companies idea becomes everyones next biggest thing. All that and the […]
Casa Fernandez sent an email out to retailers today to announce the new JFR Lunatic Jackhammer which is a fully bodied cigar measuring 8 x 60 with a San Andreas Maduro wrapper. The cigars which are packaged in 35 count boxes are banded in a black and purple Lunatic cigar ring. The cigar is being described as a Full and Extra Full strength smoke that has all Aganorsa Nicaraguan filler. The cigar is expected to […]
Editor’s Note: While the press release below does not state it, according to Angela Brown of BLTC, the price reduction is $1.00 MSRP across the board. June 26, 2015 — Black Label Trading Company is pleased to announce a decrease to the MSRP of all core-line premium cigars. This will include Royalty, Benediction, Lawless, Salvation, Redemption and Last Rites. Black Label Trading Company started a premium cigar factory in Nicaragua, Fabrica Oveja Negra, in February, […]
Last night in Miami the official launch for the Davidoff Escurio was held which follows on the heels of the Davidoff Nicaragua line. According to Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard, CEO of Oettinger Davidoff AG, “Davidoff Escurio has been crafted for those who are in the mood to discover vibrant and intriguing experiences to fill their time beautifully. If time is one of life’s greatest luxuries, this cigar will fill it with excitement.” The cigar features 5 different types […]