This week, we talk about last week’s news about the sale of Altadis U.S.A. and a 50% stake of Habanos S.A. Why are there 2 different companies involving in buying the assets? The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH and as always you can find many of […]
Tatuaje celebrates their 10th year of making a limited edition release for the Tobacconist Association of America by changing up wrapper on their highly sought after release. For the first time the Tatuaje TAA features Sumatra wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler. Looking back over the previous 9 releases, 7 of them feature a Broadleaf wrapper, with the other two being adorned by a Habano wrapper and the other San Andres. The 2020 release is […]
This week on The Cigar Authority during the first how we smoked Abuelo which was part of The Cigar Authority Care Package. The name Abuelo means Grandpa it is produced in Honduras. Can a cigar that retails for under $2.50 when purchased by the box be any good? We shared our thoughts on the show and today we offer a full on review. Cigar: Abuelo Wrapper: Honduras Binder: Honduras Filler: Honduras Length: 7″ Ring Gauge: 54 Size: Churchill The Look: Packaged in 20 count cabinet […]
Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… How has the Coronavirus impacted the Cigar Industry? Who are the winners and who are the losers? Who will survive and who won’t? We will break it down as we light up Abuelo from The Cigar Authority Care Package in the first hour. In the second hour smoke a Juarez from Crowned Heads that is also from the Care Package as we continue […]
One of the hardest working men in the cigar industry is Rocky Patel and we caught up with him on The Cigar Authority April 18th, 2020. Today we review the latest from Rocky Patel with the TAA Exclusivo 2020 which is limited to only 1,000 boxes made at Tabacalera Villa Cuba S.A in Esteli, Nicaragua. Cigar Review: Rocky Patel TAA Exclusivo 2020 Wrapper: San Andres Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Length: 6″ Ring Gauge: 52 Size: Toro The Look: Package in 20 count boxes emblazoned […]
This week on The After Show the boys are in agreement that they are smoking more during the pandemic of COVID-19. But what are they smoking? Are they smoking more expensive, less expensive? Are they smoking old favorites, or visiting new cigars? The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in […]
Imperial Brands PLC (“Imperial”) has announced it has agreed the sale of its worldwide premium cigar businesses (“Premium Cigars”) to investment consortia of individual investors in two distinct transactions for a total consideration of €1,225 million (1,329 million USD), which represents a multiple of 11.8x FY19 EBITDA on a standalone basis. The disposal reinforces Imperial’s focus on simplifying its business and realising value for shareholders. The sale multiple recognises the luxury nature of the businesses’ […]
Part of The Cigar Authority Care Package for April, the Fleur de la Reine is a cigar that flies under the radar for many. It’s a cigar that has received rave reviews from many who have smoked it and we featured it on the 4-25-2020 show. As has become customary we offer a full review of the cigar after the show. Cigar Review: Fleur de la Reine Wrapper: Ecuador Sumatra Binder: Dominican Republic Filler: Honduras, Nicaragua Length: 4 7/8″ Ring […]
This past Saturday we welcomed Nicholas Perdomo III to The Cigar Authority where we spoke the Director of Sales for Perdomo Cigar about the next generation of this storied company. He’s the 4th generation of the family to get into the lifestyle and during the show we smoked the Perdomo 20th Anniversary Cigar: Perdomo 20th Anniversary Wrapper: Ecuador Connecticut Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Length: 6″ Ring Gauge: 56 Size: Epicure (Toro Gordo) The Look: Like the rest […]
Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… He had his 1st ever Interview on this show 8 years ago. Now he is a married man and leads the sales for Perdomo cigars, he is Nicolas Perdomo, son of Nick Perdomo, 4th Generation cigar guy and we welcome him on The Cigar Authority. In the first hour of the show we fire up a Perdomo 20th Anniversary as catch up with […]