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Regius Exclusivo USA Pressed Perfecto Cigar Review

According to the Regius website, “The Exclusivo USA combines a traditional and nuanced flavor with a steady progression with contemporary shapes and sizes, using only the very finest Nicaraguan tobaccos. Each blend is crafted for its respective size, to achieve the optimum flavor and complexity. The concept is a true fusion of the old and new schools of cigar making, taking the best of both in order to create a truly unique experience.” Cigar Review: Regius Exclusivo USA Wrapper: Nicaragua Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Length: 6.5″ Ring Gauge: 54 […]

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January 14, 2021 by

Regius Black Label Petit Robusto Cigar Review

Regius Cigars Ltd was founded in 2010 by a small group of cigar enthusiasts in London is spearheaded by Akhil Kapacee who was born in London and worked as an investment banker with Barclays Capital.  Today’s we look at the cigar that started it all for the company the Regius Black Label which is a Nicaraguan puro. Cigar Review: Regius Black Label Wrapper: Nicaragua Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Length: 4″ Ring Gauge: 50 Size: Petit Robusto The Look: While the other sizes in the […]

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January 12, 2021 by

VODCast: The Un-Released Cigar: What Does The Future Taste Like

Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire…  We have a Pre-Release of a Cigar from United Cigars that Oliver Nivaud, Director of Sales says we have to smoke. So we included it in the Care Package and fire it up in the first hour as Oliver joins us live in studio. We also have a announcement from David Garofalo of a personal nature that you want to tune in for. […]

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January 9, 2021 by

La Aurora 107 Nicaragua Robusto Cigar Review

We started off 2021 with La Aurora Master Blender, Manuel Inoa as we smoked the La Aurora 107 Nicaragua from the Care Package on the January 2, 2021 episode.  According to a press release, “Since 1903, La Aurora’s innovative and adventurous spirit set the groundwork for the Dominican Republic cigar culture as the oldest cigar factory in the nation. La Aurora 107 Nicaragua is created with their passion for perfection and attention to detail.” Using […]

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January 5, 2021 by

VODCast: Master Dominican Cigar Blender Now Making Nicaraguan Cigars

Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire…  It is a New Year and TODAY we will release The Cigar Authority’s NEW LOGO,… Speaking of New, we will light up the La Aurora 107 Nicaraguan, made in the Dominican Republic as we talk with the blender, Master Blender Manual Inoa. In the second hour we will announce the 2021 Meatball event as we smoke the Polpetta from Steve Saka. We will have […]

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January 2, 2021 by

The After Show Discusses Old Man Drinks & Cigars

This week The After Show is inspired by a long time listener and friend of the show Tommy Minota. For Christmas, he sent Dave a book on old man drinks which leads to a conversation about drinks from yesteryear and old man cigars are the market. 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 […]

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December 30, 2020 by

Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Churchill Cigar Review

On The Cigar Authority podcast we smoked the 1935 Anniversary the latest cigar from Altadis USA. Like many recent cigars from the company, this one is made by AJ Fernandez who seems to have his hands on every brand with a Cuban heritage. According to a press release from Altadis USA, ” The first Montecristo cigar was handcrafted in 1935 using a signature blend of tobaccos, which remains the standard by which the brand still lives […]

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December 29, 2020 by

2020 Cigar of the Year: Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary Maduro

This time each year, since 1992, Two Guys Smoke Shop and The Cigar Authority have had the honor of announcing “The Cigar of the Year.” Today marks 29 years of The Cigar of the Year, an award that has been given out by David Garofalo, owner of Two Guys Smoke Shop, and the host of the award winning cigar podcast called The Cigar Authority. David explains that his team takes this assignment very seriously, and takes […]

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December 26, 2020 by

VODCast: What Cigar is THE 2020 Cigar of the Year?

Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire…  Since 1992 David Garofalo has announced The Cigar of the Year and it is a task he takes very seriously.  There are lots of criteria based on the final decision and that decision is final and we have it for you today.  Today we announce THE Cigar of the Year 2020! In the first hour we will light up a cigar from the […]

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December 26, 2020 by

CLE 25th Anniversary 11/18 Cigar Review

At first look you would think this cigar is to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the CLE Cigar Company, but that won’t happen until 2037. But like the Eiroa First 20, this cigar is a personal milestone marking Christian Eiroa’s 25th Anniversary in the cigar industry. Today we review the 11/18 size which is synonymous with Christian Eiroa dating back to when he owned Camacho. The 11/18 size is only available at members of the […]

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December 21, 2020 by