Regius Cigars Ltd was founded in 2010 by a small group of cigar enthusiasts in London is spearheaded by Akhil Kapacee who was born in London and worked as an investment banker with Barclays Capital. Today’s we look at the cigar that started it all for the company the Regius Black Label which is a Nicaraguan puro. Cigar Review: Regius Black Label Wrapper: Nicaragua Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Length: 4″ Ring Gauge: 50 Size: Petit Robusto The Look: While the other sizes in the […]
Each year we celebrate our nations Independence every year on July4th with reflection, BBQ’s ,Fireworks, family and with a little taste of freedom in every Limited Release Firecracker from United Cigars. Aside from the regular production United Firecracker there is always the anticipation of which manufacturers band will adorn the 3.5” x 50 vitola with the original wick as the cap. This year’s collaboration is with Foundation Cigar Company and in true Firecracker form, President […]
Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… We have a Pre-Release of a Cigar from United Cigars that Oliver Nivaud, Director of Sales says we have to smoke. So we included it in the Care Package and fire it up in the first hour as Oliver joins us live in studio. We also have a announcement from David Garofalo of a personal nature that you want to tune in for. […]
The Tobacconist Association of America has canceled their April Meeting scheduled to take place in the Dominican Republic. The Organization sent out the following message to their members. As we (TAA) have stated before, the health and safety of our membership is our top consideration. Unfortunately, anticipated improvements with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic have not occurred. With these circumstances, the Board of Directors has decided to cancel the TAA Annual Meeting and Convention on April […]
Jim Price from CLE Cigars joins The After Show to talk about changes to the Jenkins’ Act that may negatively affect the cigar industry. Will it be the end of online sales of 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 Salem, NH and as always you can find […]
We started off 2021 with La Aurora Master Blender, Manuel Inoa as we smoked the La Aurora 107 Nicaragua from the Care Package on the January 2, 2021 episode. According to a press release, “Since 1903, La Aurora’s innovative and adventurous spirit set the groundwork for the Dominican Republic cigar culture as the oldest cigar factory in the nation. La Aurora 107 Nicaragua is created with their passion for perfection and attention to detail.” Using […]
Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… It is a New Year and TODAY we will release The Cigar Authority’s NEW LOGO,… Speaking of New, we will light up the La Aurora 107 Nicaraguan, made in the Dominican Republic as we talk with the blender, Master Blender Manual Inoa. In the second hour we will announce the 2021 Meatball event as we smoke the Polpetta from Steve Saka. We will have […]
This week The After Show is inspired by a long time listener and friend of the show Tommy Minota. For Christmas, he sent Dave a book on old man drinks which leads to a conversation about drinks from yesteryear and old man cigars are the market. 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 […]
On The Cigar Authority podcast we smoked the 1935 Anniversary the latest cigar from Altadis USA. Like many recent cigars from the company, this one is made by AJ Fernandez who seems to have his hands on every brand with a Cuban heritage. According to a press release from Altadis USA, ” The first Montecristo cigar was handcrafted in 1935 using a signature blend of tobaccos, which remains the standard by which the brand still lives […]
Aganorsa has announced two new releases for early 2021. The first being the latest expression of their Signature taste: Rare Leaf Reserve. Utilizing select lots from their best farms that produce low yields of leaf unique in both flavor and aroma, Rare Leaf Reserve is made entirely of Aganorsa tobacco. A café cover leaf from Jalapa envelops a double binder and filler tobaccos of predominantly Criollo 98 with a just touch of Corojo 99. “A […]