Experience the rhythm of the islands with AVO Syncro Caribe Toro, a premium blend that brings together the richness of Caribbean tobaccos with the influence of Central America. Crafted with a Dominican wrapper, Ecuadorian binder, and a mix of Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers, this toro offers a taste journey that blends island sweetness with earthy depth. The wrapper is dark with a light milk chocolate hue, giving it a rustic yet inviting look. The toro […]
DBL 12th Anniversary Habano Cigar Review This box-pressed release celebrates DBL’s 12 years in the industry with a rich Mexican Sun Grown Habano wrapper paired with an organic Corojo ’99 Cuban seed binder grown on DBL’s own farm. The filler is a bold mix of organic Criollo ’98 and Carbonell tobaccos, delivering depth and complexity. The cigar presents with a firm box-press and a chocolate brown wrapper. It has excellent construction, is densely packed, and […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, we’re talking The World of Cigars with Jorge Maique of Casa Carrillo Cigars! Jorge Maique has been everywhere in cigars including being the president of Habanos in Cuba! Let’s discuss the cigar industry around the world while smoking the Casa Carrillo Pledge Prequel Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United […]
Basel,Switzerland – The Davidoff Chefs Edition 2025 brings together the finest tobaccos, meticulously selected and balanced by the most discerning palates in the world. When Davidoff’s expert Master Blenders collaborate with some of the world’s most celebrated chefs, the result has to be a palate stimulation of the highest form. For the fourth time, Davidoff has partnered with the culinary elite to craft a limited-edition cigar – a creation that combines the artistry of fine […]
Hudson, NH – On Thursday, August 28, 2025, Two Guys Smoke Shop continues its year-long 40th Anniversary celebration in grand style with the exclusive release of the Casa Carrillo Endure Corona Gorda — a limited-production extension of the acclaimed Endure line. Measuring 6″ x 46, the Endure Corona Gorda is a rare treat for cigar aficionados, marking the first time in decades that Casa Carrillo has used authentic African Cameroon wrappers from the legendary Meerapfel […]
The United Connecticut Robusto, introduced in 2024, marks the third blend in the flagship line from United Cigars. It brings together an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper, a Dominican binder, and filler tobaccos also from the Dominican Republic, delivering a refined and flavorful smoking experience. Visually, the cigar is a beauty—golden-hued with minimal veins and excellent construction. It’s smooth to the touch with a slight oily sheen and a firm, consistent density. Everything about the roll speaks […]
Miami, FL. – Casa Carrillo Cigars proudly announces the upcoming release of the Encore Black Bulwarks, arriving in the summer 2025. This bold new vitola continues the legacy of the acclaimed Encore line—first recognized when the Encore Majestic earned Cigar Aficionado’s #1 Cigar of the Year in 2018. Following the successful debut of the first Encore Black (5 3/8 x 52), the Bulwarks introduces a larger 6 x 58 Perfecto format and a deeper, more […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, it’s Cigar Rolling Live with Francisco Almonte of DBL Cigars! Francisco is a legendary cigar roller turned brand owner & he’ll be live in studio rolling cigars. We will smoke the DBL Chengo Habano in the first hour Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded […]
Miami, FL – Casa Carrillo (Formally E.P. Carrillo) proudly announces the release of the 3rd Annual Pledge of Allegiance cigar, a bold and patriotic limited edition that continues the brand’s celebrated tribute to American freedom. This year’s release features a completely new blend and will be allocated exclusively to select retailers across the country. Inspired by the American Dream and the journey of the brand’s founder, Ernesto Perez-Carrillo, Pledge of Allegiance 2025 represents more than just […]
Fuente Y Padron Legends: Fuente Cigar Review By Mr. J In a moment as rare as it is meaningful, two titans of the cigar world — Carlos Fuente Jr. and Jorge Padrón — came together not just to share a smoke, but to honor the legacies of their late fathers. What began as a conversation over cigars and scotch in early 2020 blossomed into one of the most significant collaborative projects in the premium cigar […]