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Cigar Review: Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Concerto Vibrato

Rafael Nodal and AJ Fernandez strike another chord with the Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Concerto Vibrato, a bold Nicaraguan puro that harmonizes craftsmanship, balance, and full-bodied flavor. Built entirely from tobaccos cultivated on AJ’s prized farms—including a stunning Criollo ’98 wrapper from the renowned Finca La Lilia—this cigar lives up to the pedigree of its award-winning predecessors. The Concerto Vibrato is a beauty to behold—softly box-pressed, dark brown, and cloaked in an oily sheen that […]

July 24, 2025 by Dave

Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Vibrato Cigar Review

The Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Vibrato, crafted entirely of 100% Cuban-seed Nicaraguan tobaccos, is a remarkable puro that carries a premium pedigree. Blended by Rafael Nodal and AJ Fernandez at his Nicaraguan factory for Altadis USA, this cigar earned the title of Cigar of the Year by Cigar Aficionado in 2019, and it’s easy to see why from this week’s STARS review. The Vibrato boasts an impressive box-pressed construction. Its wrapper is dark brown, reminiscent […]

October 24, 2024 by Dave

2023 Contenders for Cigar of the Year Announced!

The 2023 Contenders for Cigar of the Year have arrived! The anticipation is over, and the stage is set for The Cigar Authority’s most coveted honor—the Cigar of the Year. With stringent criteria in place, the contenders for 2023 have been meticulously chosen, representing the pinnacle of excellence in the world of cigars. Let’s delve into the top 10 contenders vying for the prestigious title. You can purchase the contenders pack here: https://www.2guyscigars.com/contenders-pack 1. Artista […]

November 13, 2023 by Dave

Cigar Review: Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Sonata – A Harmonious Cigar Symphony

Size: Vibrato 6” long by 54 ring gauge Box- Pressed Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Sonata is the much-awaited sequel to the award-winning Cigar of the Year 2019, Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua, and it does not disappoint. Crafted by brand owner Rafael Nodal, this cigar line is a true musical composition of flavors that captivates the senses. The Sonata starts with an elegant appearance – a soft box-pressed, chocolate brown wrapper that’s finely constructed and inviting. […]

August 10, 2023 by The Cigar Authority

Two Guys Smoke Shop’s 36th Anniversary Scheduled for September 16, 2021

Two Guys Smoke Shop celebrates their time in the premium cigar business each year with a gala event they call their Anniversary Party. Two Guys Smoke Shop has been doing this since they began their business in 1985 and with cigar lovers around the world. This is the premier event, the must see show, and there are lots of reasons for that. Two Guys Smoke Shop, the world’s largest volume, independently owned and operated cigar […]

March 1, 2021 by The Cigar Authority

Aging Room Announces Quattro Nicaragua Impromptu

On the heels of the Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Maestro being named the 2019 #1 Cigar of the Year by Cigar Aficionado – earning a 96 rating – Altadis U.S.A. is releasing a special-edition figurado using this award-winning blend. This special edition is called the Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Impromptu. A collaboration between Rafael Nodal and AJ Fernandez, the Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Impromptu is handmade in Nicaragua. Shipping for this special cigar, available in […]

August 31, 2020 by The Cigar Authority

Two Guys Smoke Shop 35th Anniversary Dinner Announced

Two Guys Smoke Shop of Salem, Nashua, and Seabrook, New Hampshire will be celebrating it’s 35th Anniversary on September 16, 2020 by giving away up to $35,000. Two Guys Smoke Shop, a very popular New England Cigar Shop, has not only become known for being the highest volume independently owned and operated retail cigar shop in America, but also for it’s elaborate Anniversary events which have included everything from giving away Harley Davidson Motorcycles, Hummer […]

April 1, 2020 by The Cigar Authority

Aging Room Pura Cepa Cigar Review

This week on The Cigar Authority we smoked the Aging Room Pura Cepa which was part of the Care Package prime. As has become customary we offer a full review of the cigar the day after the show airs. Cigar Review: Aging Room Pura Cepa Wrapper: Nicaragua Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Length: 5″ Ring Gauge: 50 Size: Rondo (Robusto) The Look: The box that the Pura Cepa is housed in has an old school feel to it with a perfectly sanded unfinished wood that […]

March 29, 2020 by The Cigar Authority

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

VODCast: Stepping In To The Aging Room With Rafael Nodal

This week we welcome Rafael Nodal from Aging Room & Altadis USA who joined forces 17 months ago. We will look at how this strategic alliance has worked out so far as well as discuss the inspiration for Puro Cepa. It is the first cigar this week and from The Cigar Authority care package. In the second hour we light up the Aging Room Quattro Connecticut plus we catch up on the mail bags which […]

October 20, 2018 by The Cigar Authority

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