Davidoff announces new Flagship Store in Buckhead Atlanta to open in Spring 2015 Basel/Buckhead, Atlanta, October 2014. Buckhead, the affluent uptown district of Atlanta, Georgia, will welcome a Davidoff Flagship Store developed in accordance with the new globally standardized design and concept of “Davidoff of Geneva – since 1911” at the Buckhead Atlanta shopping district, slated to open in Spring 2015. Davidoff partnered with Oliver McMillan to integrate Davidoff’s new retail concept into the luxury […]
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As first reported on Cigar Aficionado it was announced that the Winston Churchill would be going thorough a revitalization. The new branding will be unveiled at pre-launch event in NYC on December 8th. According to information obtained by The Cigar Authority the cigar will feature a new blend that is befitting the world’s most iconic cigar aficionado, Sir Winston Churchill. Like Sir Winston himself, the cigars are a rich mixture of fine qualities drawing on and […]
The Cigar Authority moves to a special date and time this week with a live broadcast tonight at 5pm. Joining us via remote is Jack Torano of Roberto Duran Cigars. We will discuss the sale of his former employment Torano Cigars we will also get educated on his new position and the cigars of Roberto Duran and the EPF (Evolution & Progressive Flavor) technology. We will continue the last round of the blind taste test […]
An interesting topic of conversation led to the cigar we picked for review today. That conversation was based on the recent sale of Drew Estate to Swisher International. We discussed how over the history of time, not many brands have faired well after a merger. These brands tend to go down hill as new ownership tries to tinker with the old brand. Very rarely does a brand get better. Camacho is one of these rare […]
Over the last couple of years, Davidoff has turned to Asian astrology and this year is no different as the Davidoff Year of the Sheep is set to hit the shelves next month. According to Davidoff, “As people rejoice in the dawn of a New Year, no one will look on with more contentment than the Sheep. To the Sheep, happiness is other people’s happiness. Generous of spirit, the Sheep loves to see their own […]
Zino has undergone a bit of a transformation over the past year. The brand has made an effort to get younger with the addition of street art. The Make Of Texas continues that trend featuring the art of Gonzo 247, the renowned graffiti artist from as you may have guessed it, Texas. According to a mailing from the company, Zino is referred to as “a brand that prides itself on the ideals of nonconformity, ceaselessly aiming for […]
Back in 2009, I had my first Davidoff Colorado Claro based on a suggestion from Jerry Cruz over at StogieReview.com. After I smoked the cigar it was the third highest rated cigar that I ever smoked, I called it the definition of “The Good Life” a homage to then Davidoff manager Michael Herklots’ blog. Since 2009 the cigar has seen a yearly release, and 2guyscigars.com just received the 2014 edition so being I am back […]
Pataro might not be a brand that is easily recognized, at least not yet. However, the names behind the brand have a rich history in the cigar industry. Pataro came into existence in 2001 and is Swiss based and owned by Patrick Martin and Dr. Pablo Richard Schneider. The same year the company was formed, Patrick Martin left Davidoff where he did product development for both AVO and Griffin Cigars. Dr Pablo Richard Schneider is […]
Davidoff Announces Opening of Cigar Lounge in Ridgewood, NJ Premier Swiss cigar brand opens its newest lounge in the United States Basel, September 29, 2014 – Davidoff, a Swiss company known for its excellence in luxury goods, announces the opening of its Davidoff Lounge at The Tobacco Shop of Ridgewood in downtown Ridgewood, NJ. Being the 4th addition to the Davidoff lounge portfolio in the US, Ridgewood marks the roll-out of additional locations under the […]
The latest release from Zino Platinum is the Make of Texas which will be arriving in store shortly. In recognizing the rebellious attitude of the great state of Texas, the brand decided to tap on the graffiti artist Gonzo 247 of Aerosol Warfare to illustrate the Zino Platinum 2014 Collector’s Edition – “The Make of Texas”. The release will feature four custom boxes limited to 750 pieces each, and in one size; 5.5 x 56. Each […]