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Perdomo 30th Anniversary Maduro Epicure Cigar Review

The Perdomo 30th Anniversary Maduro Epicure is a testament to Perdomo’s rich legacy and dedication to quality craftsmanship. Celebrating three decades of excellence, this cigar pays homage to loyal patrons with a blend that embodies sophistication and depth.The Perdomo 30th Anniversary Maduro features a 15-year old bourbon barrel-aged Cuban-seed Nicaraguan Maduro wrapper which blends perfectly with the 15-year aged Cuban-seed Nicaraguan filler tobaccos. This cigar presents itself in a captivating dark chocolate hue, boasting an […]

July 18, 2024 by Dave

Garofalo La Famiglia Connecticut Epicure Cigar Review

The Garofalo La Famiglia Connecticut Epicure is a collaboration between New England retailer David Garofalo and Nick Perdomo, Jr., the president and CEO of Perdomo Cigars. This blend features a mild to medium-bodied smoke with a 5-year aged Ecuadorian Connecticut-shade wrapper and rich 5-year aged Cuban-seed Nicaraguan fillers. The Garofalo La Famiglia Connecticut showcases a golden brown Connecticut wrapper, minimal veins, tight seams, and a smooth, oily sheen. Its impeccable construction is evident at first […]

July 11, 2024 by Dave

Enjoying Cigars In Extreme Heat – The Ash Holes

This week on The Ash Holes, the guys talk Enjoying Cigars in Extreme Heat! They are lighting up the Montosa Natural Gigante. It’s the dog days of summer now and up here in New England we have been experiencing a big heat wave, multiple days of 90+ degree weather and +80% humidity. What can you do to still enjoy your cigars, even in extreme heat. We also have a Dave’s Weekly 6 Pack, an entertaining […]

July 10, 2024 by Dave

RoMa Craft Cromagnon PA Anthropology Cigar Review

The RoMa Craft Cromagnon PA Anthropology represents seven years of meticulous refinement of the Cromagnon blend. This cigar combines two Dominican and two Nicaraguan fillers with a Sumatra Hybrid binder, all wrapped in a Pennsylvania Broadleaf. This recent update from RoMa Craft showcases their commitment to quality, adjusting the blend to address sourcing challenges with the Connecticut broadleaf wrapper on the original Cromagnon. The Cromagnon PA Anthropology sports a dark brown, rustic wrapper with a […]

July 4, 2024 by Dave

The Ash Holes Episode 400!

Today it’s The Ash Holes Episode 400! They are celebrating by lighting up the Gold Star Limited Edition Toro. They are bringing back Dave & former Ash Hole Sarah for today’s episode to discuss this incredible milestone and how we got here. The Ash Holes also share stories of some of their favorite moments and some of the shenanigans they’ve encountered along the way. We also have a Dave’s 6 Pack, our weekly Top 5 […]

July 3, 2024 by Dave

Terra Nova Dark Fire Cured Kentucky Toro Cigar Review

The Terra Nova Dark Fire Cured Kentucky Toro is a cigar steeped in tradition, crafted with meticulous care and time-honored techniques. The dark-fired Kentucky tobacco, a hallmark of this blend, is cured to perfection by dedicated farmers in Kentucky. This tobacco is afforded more time to mature under the Kentucky sun until the harvest season ends, after which it is dried in the smoke of smoldering oak and hickory wood. This process infuses the leaves […]

June 27, 2024 by Dave

Charter Oak Pegnataro Cigar Review

The Charter Oak Pegnataro cigars embody the commitment to excellence and artistry that define Foundation Cigar Company. Crafted by Nicholas Melillo, Founder and Master Blender, these cigars pay homage to the unwavering spirit and timeless wisdom passed down by his grandfathers. They also serve to pay tribute the opening of Foundation’s new office on a 300-acre farm in the heart of the Connecticut River Valley tobacco growing region. The Charter Oak Pegnataro features a classic […]

June 20, 2024 by Dave

4th of July BBQ and Cigars – The After Show

A lot of cigars are consumed on the 4th of July. What should you eat on the holiday? Are there things that shouldn’t be allowed? What about cigars? Do you need music? 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

June 19, 2024 by Dave

Atabey Ritos Cigar Review

Atabey Ritos is one of the most beloved blends of Nelson Alfonso’s Selected Tobacco portfolio . The name Atabey has rich cultural roots tied to the Taino Indians and their cigar rituals. The Taino tribe would gather in a circle known as “Cohiba” to offer prayers to their leader, Behike, who would then convey these prayers to the Goddess Atabey. This historical significance is embedded in each Atabey cigar, creating a unique and sacred smoking […]

June 13, 2024 by Dave

Mid Year Cigar Review – The After Show

It’s time for the Mid Year Cigar Review for 2024! A lot of things have been going on in the cigar industry this year. We look at the highlights from the first 6 months of 2024. 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

June 12, 2024 by Dave

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