If you listen to the podcast or follow me (Barry) on social media you have probably seen me smoking today’s cigar review, Bandolero Serie A Sagaces. Sagaces is the Spanish word for Sagacious which means, having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewd. The Serie A differs from other Bandolero lines with a darker wrapper than the Serie C which has a Rosado hue to it, and the Serie T which has the […]
This week on The Cigar Authority LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage… We ask what should you be smoking instead of Cuban cigars? In the first hour we smoke a cigar that some say is Cubanesque from the Care Package, the Bandolero Barbaros. In the second hour of the cigar we fire up a Cuban Cohiba Siglo VI and compare it to cigars available in the American market that we feel are better and […]
With Spring approaching and clovers sprouting, United Cigars has a little more to share than just Irish well wishes. Expanding on their limited release offerings that were saved for Independence Day, United Cigars has started to expand on the popularity of the United Firecracker line that has been finding its way into more and more retail outlets. To celebrate this year’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities why not pour a green beer and light up the Irish Car Bomb […]
The Davidoff Winston Churchill Limited Edition has returned after taking 2020 off, which in retrospect we all could have taken off the year if we could. This year, the cigar returns in a Toro format in 10 count boxes with seven different tobaccos in its makeup. Davidoff stated in their press release, “Sir Winston Churchill was an exceptional man whose personality had so very many facets of brilliant talents, from statesman to commander, from author […]
This week on The Cigar Authority LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage… Monday is Presidents Day and although we do not like to get into Politics on the show… you might be amazed at which President smoked cigars and which did not, and what does it mean? We will be joined by Jim Price from CLE as we smoke the Eiroa First 20 in the first hour. In the second hour of the cigar […]
As an added twist, Davidoff/Camacho Master Blenders have amplified the original Camacho Ecuador with the addition of Pennsylvania Broadleaf n in Pennsylvania. According to Davidoff/Camacho, “The introduction of these Broadleaf tobaccos greatly intensifies the aromas and increases overall palette stimulation, while the box-pressing delivers a noticeably longer and cooler smoke with enhanced mouth feel.” Cigar Review: Camacho Ecuador BxP Wrapper: Ecuador Habano Binder: Brazil Mata Fina Filler: Honduras (Corojo, Criollo Ligero) Dominican Republic (Pelo de Oro) and USA (Pennsylvania Broadleaf) […]
The week LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage… The Meatball Event is over, and we have Steve Saka with us to give you his take on the event and we may learn some breaking news of what he has planned in the cigar world in the near future. Then again, we may not! In the first hour we smoke Mi Querida from The Cigar Authority Care Package. In the second hour we see […]
For the last three years The Meatball Event at Two Guys Smoke Shop has been synonymous with Steve Saka & Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. This year he looks to defend his title versus four competitors. Can Steve Saka hang on? The challengers are Mr. Jonathan (The Cigar Authority), Oliver Nivaud (United Cigars), Jim Price (CLE Cigars) and Ed Santamaria (Two Guys Smoke Shop). Can one of them defeat the King of Balls? Will Mr. Jonathan […]
Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire…There have been lots of Sports Stars that came out with a cigar brand over the years, most don’t last, But this one has! He is a 10-time All-Star, 3-time World Series Champion, The Greatest Clutch-Hitter of All Time and… without a doubt future Hall of Famer. David Ortiz (Big Papi) is in the cigar business and joins us today via remote. In the first hour […]
Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… 2020 was an interesting year for the cigar industry with a whole bunch of ups & downs. Today it’s The State of the Cigar Industry Address. Where are we and where are we headed? During the first hour we smoke the Victor Sinclair Serie 55. In the second hour we get into a discussion about retail, manufacturers, reps and brokers as we smoke […]