In 2014, Crowned Heads released the first Las Calaveras which was made at My Father Cigars in Esteli, Nicaragua. In 2015 that limited edition cigar sees a regular release and new branding in La Imperiosa. La Imperiosa as a brand dates back to the early 1900’s where it was made in Cuba. The translation of the name is “the imperative” or that which is absolutely necessary or required. The cigar comes in 24 count packages and […]
New records set for revenue and production in 2014 thanks to strong growth in sales of Davidoff cigars – Strategic investments in Honduras and Nicaragua reinforce “crop-to-shop” strategy – Cautiously optimistic outlook for current year Basel-based Oettinger Davidoff AG, the worldwide leading manufacturer of premium cigars, further consolidated its strong global market position in 2014. With market performance varying from region to region, the company secured above-average growth and thus increased its market shares. Despite […]
It’s that time of year when all the super rare stuff comes out from a multitude of companies such as Drew Estate and Arturo Fuente. Site sponsor 2GuysCigars.com got their holiday shipment and we have put together a pack of some of these super rarities which can be seen at the end of the post. Perhaps the most intriguing to me was a cigar I never had before, the Unnamed Reserve. Not much detail is […]
Davidoff is set to unveil the last masterpieces of marqueterie de verre “The Miami Collection” crafted by renowned artist Daniel Clément during Art Basel in Miami Beach December 2014 Basel/Miami Beach, December 2014 – These exquisite and handmade humidors will be previewed from December 4 – 7, 2014 during Art Basel Miami Beach. Each of these four handmade mirror humidors by Daniel Clément launched this December is a piece of art, made of marqueterie de verre. […]
Eric Hanson of Hammer + Sickle stopped by The Cigar Authority office this afternoon with the soon to be released Hammer + Sickle Limited Edition 2014. The cigars will come in 10 count boxes and carry a MSRP of $10.00. The details of the cigar are being closely guarded but it was shared with The Cigar Authority that there is 6 different types of tobacco from 3 countries. The image featured on the band and […]
I’ve always been a cigar geek, and it annoys Mr. Jonathan to no end. If it’s a new stick I want to smoke it, usually just once, 2-3 times if I will review it. That makes me the worst cigar customer in the world. There is no brand loyalty from me, and that makes me a bad customer. Why you may is? The answer is simple, when I jump from brand to brand, I am part […]
Medway, MA has passed a series of tobacco regulations including the restriction of sales to anyone under the age of 21. On Monday, the Board of Health passed further regulations that also restrict the sales of tobacco. The board wanted to ban the sales of individual cigars under $7.50 but after several public comments the board decreased the price to $2.50. Without the effort of the people who took the time to comment publicly these […]
As with the 81 years prior, the 82nd annual IPCPR Trade Show officially began this morning with breakfast. We will have updates throughout the next three days so be sure to check TheCigarAuthority.com on a regular basis or subscribe to our newsletter to the right. In 20 minutes of this posting going live, the trade show floor will officially open and the madness will begin.
The official opening to the IPCPR 2014 Trade Show Floor is less than 24 hours away, and David Garofalo has filed this… When the IPCPR Trade Show Floor opens at 9:30am tomorrow, it will be the biggest in size (over 13 acres of trade show floor) and largest in manufacture attendance with over 300 different companies showing their product. Let us not forget the retailers, with well over 5,000 who will hit the floor buying the hundreds of […]
The Griffin’s cigars were created in 1984 by Bernard Grobet for his private club in Geneva, The Griffin’s. The Griffin’s Club Edition celebrates the brands roots by introducing a limited edition cigar series that brings together the world and spirit of the famed nightclub. This Anniversary Edition celebrates two special milestones; the 50th anniversary of the Griffin’ s Club and 30 years of the Griffin’s brand. The Griffin’s Anniversary Edition wrapper, grown in Ecuador, provides […]