Balmoral Cigars comes to us from Royal Agio who has been in the business since the early 1900’s. It was founded by Jacques Wintermans and the company became one of the largest cigar compinies in Europe. Once distributed by Drew Estate, the company announced this week it was taking over it’s own distribution in a press release earlier this week. Cigar Review: Balmoral Lancero FT Anejo 18 Wrapper: Brazil Arapiraca Sun-Grown Binder: Dominican Republic Filler: Brazil, Dominican Republic & […]
On August 7, 2016 we released The Contenders pack with Two Guys Smoke Shop. Seven cigars deemed the finalists for the 2016 Cigar of the Year and only one would emerge victorious. Our cigar of the year is conducted differently than most. While we all get together to put the contenders together, we open up voting to customers of Two Guys Smoke Shop who purchased the contenders pack. Early voting was close, but as the […]
As The Cigar Authority begins today we will say goodbye to the reigning cigar of the year as voted by the authority on cigars. The Recluse Amadeus Habano might have raised a few eyebrows when we named it cigar of the year but the brand saw tremendous growth during the year as people saw just how amazing the cigar was. When we come back from the break to start the second hour we will reveal […]
January 7, 2016 – For the past 25 years Two Guys Smoke Shop has announced the Cigar of the Year. This year the cigar retailer in New Hampshire released the 7 cigars that would make up the Contenders in early August, 2016. This allowed consumers to place their vote for Cigar of the Year alongside employees of Two Guys Smoke Shop and members of The Cigar Authority. This year saw the highest turn out of […]
As The Cigar Authority begins today we will say goodbye to the reigning cigar of the year as voted by the authority on cigars. The Recluse Amadeus Habano might have raised a few eyebrows when we named it cigar of the year but the brand saw tremendous growth during the year as people saw just how amazing the cigar was. When we come back from the break to start the second hour we will reveal […]
Each year, for the past 24 years, David Garofalo who hosts The Cigar Authority Podcast (www.TheCigarAuthority.com) has made the announcement for the Contenders for the Cigar of the Year. Much like the nominees for the Academy Awards, the Contenders for the Cigar of the Year is announced late in the year, but this year it was moved ahead… way ahead. This year the announcement for The Contenders for The Cigar of the Year took place […]
The IPCPR Cigar Convention Recap and a Look Forward Editorial by David Garofalo The memories are still sharp and my legs and feet are still sore from the 84th Annual Cigar Convention known as the IPCPR. The International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers convention ended Thursday and after the breaking down, cleaning up, packing up and traveling back I reflect. Exactly 1092 Cigar Retailers, the majority in America, but some from across the Globe gathered […]
For the fifth consecutive year, Davidoff has held its Golden Band Awards. The black tie affair is one of the most anticipated parties at IPCPR. Our own David Garofalo won a Golden Band Award in 2014 for his service to the industry, and this year Davidoff awarded 12 trophies. Without further adieu the winners of the 2016 Golden Band Awards are: Best Davidoff Performance (Single Store) Maxamar Cigars Orange, CA Best Davidoff Performance (Multiple Stores) […]
Earlier this year Lotus acquired the distribution rights to Ciguardian, a humidification company based in Arizona. Integral Logistics the parent company of Lotus began taking orders on this new two-way humidification pack that provides an alternative to Boveda. An alternative that The Cigar Authority feels is miles above. Made in the USA, the new humidification package maintain 70% humidity and provides protection against fungus and mold. The humidipaks are available individually or in 12 count […]
This week we welcome Rafael Nodal, the owner of Boutique Blends to the show where we will light up his new Gran Retorno that is set to debut at IPCPR in Las Vegas. We will find out what to expect from the maestro behind Aging Room this year. In the second hour we will dig into the Care Package and light up the Zino Z-Class while breaking down some of the insane amount of new […]