The RoMa Craft Maestranza Valencia, released in 2024, showcases the brand’s attention to detail and reputation for complex blends. It wears a Mexican San Andrés wrapper that is lighter in color yet reminiscent of the Neanderthal line. Beneath lies a Brazilian binder supporting fillers from the Dominican Republic, Honduras, and Nicaragua, making for a rich and layered profile right from the start. In appearance, the Valencia presents itself with a dark brown wrapper and a […]
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Micallef Cigars is proud to announce the release of the Micallef Green, the fifth cigar in the critically acclaimed Color Series. Following the success of Black, Blue, Red, and Purple, Micallef Green continues the tradition of delivering exceptional quality and rich flavor at a remarkable value for brick-and-mortar retailers and their loyal customers. Micallef Green will be available Nationwide at Micallef Cigars retail partners beginning on Monday, September 8th. Crafted at the Micallef Cigars factory […]
Crowned Heads has always had a flair for weaving place and story into their blends, and the Broadway Toro is no exception. While its name may conjure thoughts of New York’s theater lights, this cigar is firmly rooted in Nashville’s Broadway, the lively home turf of Crowned Heads. Built around a hearty Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper with a Jalapa binder and fillers from Estelí, Jalapa, and Ometepe, this cigar promises complexity before the first draw. The […]
On today’s show, Dave and Ed talk about their Cigar Pulpit’s PulpitFest event experience & review of the time had in Florida! What was good at Pulpitfest and what needed improvement for future events? Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. 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 […]
Hudson, NH –. The New England Cigar Expo is proud to unveil it’s 2025 special limited edition for this year’s celebration: the Night & Day Limited Edition Cigar. Crafted for true connoisseurs, this exclusive blend pays homage to tradition while delivering a bold, unforgettable experience. Handcrafted in the Cuban style and aged for four years, the Night & Day Cigar features a unique double wrapper—Half Nicaraguan Maduro and half Ecuadorian Habano—beautifully dividing the cigar into […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, we’re talking The World of Cigars with Jorge Maique of Casa Carrillo Cigars! Jorge Maique has been everywhere in cigars including being the president of Habanos in Cuba! Let’s discuss the cigar industry around the world while smoking the Casa Carrillo Pledge Prequel Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United […]
The HVC Black Friday 2024 is an exclusive annual release crafted at the Fabrica de Tabacos HVC S.A. in Nicaragua, showcasing a carefully curated blend of Nicaraguan tobaccos dressed in a dark, oily Mexican San Andrés wrapper. What sets this year’s edition apart is the inclusion of filler leaf from Ometepe—the volcanic island in Lake Nicaragua—famed for imparting earthy depth and mineral-rich complexity to the tobacco. From the first glance, the Black Friday 2024 makes […]
Basel,Switzerland – The Davidoff Chefs Edition 2025 brings together the finest tobaccos, meticulously selected and balanced by the most discerning palates in the world. When Davidoff’s expert Master Blenders collaborate with some of the world’s most celebrated chefs, the result has to be a palate stimulation of the highest form. For the fourth time, Davidoff has partnered with the culinary elite to craft a limited-edition cigar – a creation that combines the artistry of fine […]
The Liga Privada Aniversario Robusto from Drew Estate was created to celebrate a decade of excellence, and it certainly delivers a memorable smoking experience. This limited-edition cigar features a rare Criollo-seed wrapper grown exclusively in the Connecticut River Valley, paired with a Mexican San Andrés negro binder and a blend of Nicaraguan and Honduran fillers. The presentation is striking, with a fan pigtail cap and closed foot. Its mottled, dark chocolate wrapper glistens with oils […]
On today’s After Show, we follow up on the discussion about women and cigars from last week’s episode of the The Ashholes. Are women poised to take over the cigar industry? 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. As always you can find many of the cigars we […]