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EP Carrillo 2021 TAA Exclusive Cigar Review

In 2018, E.P. Carrillo joined the Tobacconist Association of America. For consumer’s the TAA is known for here limited edition releases to the 80+ shops that make up the association. Back in 2018, his first was met with rave review. For his third TAA release, Ernesto utilizes Brazilian tobacco in the blend. Cigar Review: E.P. Carrillo 2021 TAA Exclusive Wrapper: Nicaragua Habano Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Brazil, Nicaragua Length: 6″ Ring Gauge: 52 Size: Toro The Look: Packaged in a rather plain-looking 10 count box […]

August 3, 2021 by The Cigar Authority

PDR 1878 Recordando a Santiago Sun Grown Toro Cigar Review

Abe Flores. owner and Master Blender of PDR has reblended and redesigned the PDR 1878 line. Additionally the cigar has a new name as well, PDR 1878 Recordando a Santiago. The name translates to “Remembering Santiago,” the city in the Dominican Republic where so many cigar factories including PDR Cigars is headquartered. The new eye-catching boxes features artwork that is synonymous with the Dominican Republic and was designed by artist Fabian Barrantes. Cigar Review: PDR 1878 […]

August 2, 2021 by The Cigar Authority

VODCast: Cigar Shops Being Robbed By The Taxman

This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire, w whom are cigar retailers in the State of New York. Additionally, Kathleen is the Secretary/Treasurer of the NY State Cigar Association. With many family owned retailers in the cigar business, the tax in their state went up to 75% Is this the end for them… or just the beginning of the fight! We will discuss how cigar shops are […]

July 31, 2021 by The Cigar Authority

Single Cask Nation 2021 Cigar Review

In 2019, Independent Bottlers Whiskey Cask Nation decided to get into the cigar game. They contracted Aganorsa Leaf to then make a cigar that was aged inside rye whisky barrel and sold exclusively via 2GuysCigars.com. Produced in 10 count boxes limited to a run of 200 the cigar sold out in hours. In 2021, Single Cask Nation an independent bottler of fine Single Malts, Bourbons, Ryes, Rums and Mezcal, shipped a Bourbon cask to Aganorsa Leaf […]

July 26, 2021 by The Cigar Authority

VODCast: Smoking Cigars & Drinking Whiskey With Single Cask Nation

This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire, Single Cask Nation joins us on stage as we pair whiskey with the pro’s. We will tell you how to get super limited whiskey and the cigar to pair up with it. In the first hour we will light up the new Single Cask Nation project in conjunction with Aganorsa Leaf and Two Guys Smoke Shop. We will do this […]

July 24, 2021 by The Cigar Authority

All Saints Saint Francis Churchill Cigar Review

Founded in 2019, All Saints was started by three friends Mickey Pegg, Frank Layo and Martin Corboy. One of the three, Mickey Pegg came from the cigar industry where he worked in retail before becoming a rep for Davidoff as well as being the VP of Sales for CAO before they were sold to General Cigars. Following the successful Dedicación and Solamente lines, the company debuted Saint Francis in 2021. Like the other two cigars […]

July 22, 2021 by The Cigar Authority

Press Release: La Gianna Havana Angelic Shipping Now To Retailers

In 2020 La Gianna Havana celebrated its 25th Anniversary with a little packaging face lift and to start off 2021 a new blend is getting reintroduced to the market. The La Gianna Angelic line was introduced back in 2001 for a short period only to rise again with a more elegant touch. The Angelic line features a sweetened cap to compliment the soft, rich flavors of the La Gianna blend. The line will feature a […]

July 19, 2021 by The Cigar Authority

VODCast: Dishing on the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show

This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire, Dave back from Premium Cigar Association Trade Show in Las Vegas fresh on the heels of the shortest Cigar Authority Episode in History! Dave will be sure to give the guys a hard time about it, and that should set the tone as we talk about the trade show. Dave dishes on the good and the band. In the […]

July 17, 2021 by The Cigar Authority

Brick House Beginnings TAA Exclusive Churchill Cigar Review

Before JC Newman could start on the major restoration they just completed at their El Reloj Cigar Factory in Tampa, the team had to clear out almost 70 years’ worth of items from the building. During this process, they uncovered some hidden gems. One of those was a trap door from the 1930s with a secret staircase that went from the General Managers’ office down into the basement where he could hide when the Tampa […]

July 15, 2021 by The Cigar Authority

PCA 2021: Some New Items Featured At The Show

For the first time in two years retailers descended on Las Vegas Nevada for the annual cigar trade show. Rebranded from IPCPR to PCA in 2019, last year was supposed to be the inaugural quintessential cigar show of the year, however COVID-19 had different plans. This past weekend on The Cigar Authority we caught up with Dave who reported live from the trade show floor just before the doors opened. Normally each year, Dave attends […]

July 12, 2021 by The Cigar Authority

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