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Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Espressivo Cigar Review

The Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua comes to us from Rafael Nodal’s Boutique Blends which is now part of Altadis and is made at the AJ Fernandez in Nicaragua. This cigar is the first in the line not to be produced by Jochy Blanco in the Dominican Republic. Cigar Review: Aging Room Quattro Nicraragua Wrapper: Nicaragua Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Length: 5″ Ring Gauge: 50 Size: Espressivo (Robusto) The Look: The Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua comes packaged in an orange box which stands out on the […]

January 16, 2020 by The Cigar Authority

The After Show Discusses FDA Guidance, Did We Get A Win?

Recently the FDA said that enforcing regulations on the cigar industry is a low priority. Some people say this was a win, but was it? Our own Mr. Jonathan did some research on the guidance issued by the FDA that shows this isn’t the win people think it is. Tune in as we discuss the FDA on The After Show sponsored by RoMaCraft Tobac. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network […]

January 15, 2020 by The Cigar Authority

Rocky Patel Sungrown Maduro Robusto Cigar Review

Rocky Patel, an accomplished lawyer has achieved fame in the cigar industry. He has used that fame to fight for our cigar rights be it in the halls of the senate or in front of the cameras on Fox News. He is a true friend of cigar smokers everywhere. Today we fire up a cigar that has received high ratings since 2015 in major publications but it hasn’t been reviewed here on The Cigar Authority […]

January 13, 2020 by The Cigar Authority

Hammer + Sickle Berlin Wall Robusto Cigar Review

This past weekend on The Cigar Authority while Dave told us about the state of the cigar industry we fired up a cigar from the January Care Package. According to Hammer + Sickle, “For the Berlin Wall series we decided on an earthy, medium body offering representing a sense of style worthy of its name. In keeping with the entire Hammer + Sickle portfolio, only the best will do. Therefore, we worked tirelessly with master […]

January 12, 2020 by The Cigar Authority

VODCast: State of the Cigar Industry Address

With 2019 behind us it’s time for Dave to give his 2020 State of the Cigar Industry Address. What trends did 2019 see happen. Was cigar production up or down? How did the cigar producing countries fare? What will 2020 bring? Is the cigar industry in an upward or downward trend? Dave takes a look at it all in one of our most popular shows each year. We will do this while smoking a cigar […]

January 11, 2020 by The Cigar Authority

CRA Issues Statement on PCA Trade Show

Cigar Rights of America, as a coalition of consumers, retail tobacconists and family-owned manufacturers of premium handmade cigars announced its support for the Premium Cigar Association trade show, as well as the legislative and regulatory agenda that has been forged by the two organizations. CRA Executive Director Glynn Loope stated, “CRA has been built by the traditional family-owned companies that manufacturer premium handmade cigars, and those same companies will support the 2020 Premium Cigar Association […]

January 11, 2020 by The Cigar Authority

Davidoff, Altadis USA, Drew Estate, General Cigar Officially Announces Withdrawal from PCA Trade Show

Today, leading premium cigar manufacturers Altadis USA, Davidoff of Geneva USA, Drew Estate, and General Cigar/STG, are announcing that they will not attend the 2020 PCA trade show. This decision, which each of our companies reached unilaterally after careful consideration, reflects our strong belief that structural change in the trade show is in the long-term best interests of the entire premium cigar industry and its customers. Over recent years, an increasing number of retailers and […]

January 10, 2020 by The Cigar Authority

Asylum Seven 11/18 Cigar Review

Cigar companies usually wait until their 10th Anniversary to celebrate with an anniversary release. But that wasn’t insane enough for Asylum, so they opted to celebrate their 7th anniversary with the release of Asylum Seven. A limited edition cigar that was limited to just 1,000 boxes of 20 in two sizes. 7 x 70 an infamous size that was taken to the mainstream by Tom Lazuka and 11/18 an iconic size made by Christina Eiroa […]

January 9, 2020 by The Cigar Authority

The After Show With More On Tobacco 21 Impact on Cigars

This week The After Show we look at a few emails we received on Tobacco 21. We continue the discussion onTobacco 21 law and how it impacts cigars now and in the future. The After show is brought to you by Roma Craft Tobac. 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 […]

January 8, 2020 by The Cigar Authority

H Upmann Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez Belicoso Cigar Review

Today I look at a new addition to the shelves of 2GuysCigars.com. Since it’s release I’ve looked forward to running into the rep for Altadis USA. Ever since he handed me one, I was hooked. In my travels around the USA, I would grab one if I saw them on the shelf. Now, they are at my fingertips on a regular basis. The Belicoso is the only size that is box pressed in the portfolio […]

January 6, 2020 by The Cigar Authority

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