The Davidoff Winston Churchill Toro is a cigar that embodies the complexity and depth of the man it’s named after. Just as Winston Churchill navigated the various facets of life with charisma and determination, this cigar delivers a well-rounded experience, with an Ecuadorian wrapper, Mexican binder, & filler tobaccos from the Dominican Republic, and Nicaragua. The result is a sophisticated and layered smoke that evolves beautifully from start to finish. Upon first glance, the cigar […]
This week on The Ash Holes, let’s Talk About Small Cigars in 2025! Big Ring Gauges were hot for a long time but is the industry getting smaller lately? We discuss how small cigars will a BIG impact in 2025. We also have our Dave’s Weekly 6 pack, Weekly Top 5 and Kilt Man’s Corner. The Ash Holes is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio […]
The United Maduro Toro brings a refined take on earthy and spicy profiles, wrapped in a ruggedly handsome Mexican San Andrés Maduro leaf. Developed in 2023, this blend saw United Cigars transition from a box-pressed format to a traditional round vitola. With a Dominican binder and a complex mix of filler tobaccos—including Dominican Broadleaf, Quisqueya, Dominican Seco, and Dominican Olor—this cigar delivers a multi-layered smoking experience. The wrapper is a deep brown hue, falling somewhere […]
Online retailers offer a great selection and convenience. Is this what’s killing brick & mortar retailers? What can they do about it? How does this relate to 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
Basel,Switzerland – AVO Cigars is proud to announce the launch of the AVO Syncro 10th Anniversary Limited Edition. AVO’s Master Blenders crafted the box-pressed diademas finas cigar to honour the iconic AVO Syncro Nicaragua that was introduced a decade ago. AVO celebrates the tenth anniversary of its Syncro Nicaragua line: Introduced in 2016, the new line was a groundbreaking endeavour for the brand, as it integrated Nicaraguan tobacco into the blends for the first time, […]
This week on The Ash Holes, we light up the new Gold Star from United & decide who deserves a Gold Star in Cigars for 2025!! We also have our Dave’s Weekly 6 pack, Weekly Top 5 and Kilt Man’s Corner. The Ash Holes 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.
Aganorsa Leaf has built a reputation for crafting some of the finest Nicaraguan puros, and the Aganorsa Leaf Validacion Corojo Gran Robusto continues that tradition. This cigar, formerly under the Casa Fernandez Aganorsa name, showcases the brand’s signature Corojo wrapper over a blend of premium Nicaraguan tobaccos. Right out of the gate, the construction impresses. The dark brown, chocolate-bar-like wrapper has an inviting oily sheen with minimal veins. The soft box press feels comfortable in […]
The Perdomo 20th Anniversary Maduro Epicure is a bold and complex cigar, featuring an 8-year-old Cuban-seed Nicaraguan Maduro wrapper that has been bourbon barrel-aged for an additional 10 months. This extra aging process enhances the deep, rich flavors, which pair beautifully with the Cuban-seed Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos. Upon first glance, the cigar boasts a dark brown, rustic, and toothy wrapper with a double cap. Some visible veins add to its character, and it […]
Released in 2024, the Rocky Patel Gold Toro arrives with an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper that exudes a deep, dark maduro color, offering an oily sheen reminiscent of a fine chocolate bar. The box-pressed construction is impressive, tightly rolled with prominent veins that add to its rustic appeal. Beneath the wrapper, a double binder of Connecticut Shade and Connecticut Broadleaf secures a core of aged Nicaraguan fillers from Jalapa and Estelí, promising a layered and flavorful […]
Today on The After Show, we are joined by Dan Davison of The Ash Holes & discuss Future Cigar Tax Speculation. We talk about potential cigar taxes coming in the future, things could change for online purchases,, state tobacco tax & more. 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