This week we welcome a new advertiser on The Cigar Authoirty, Serino Cigars. According to their Facebook page, Serino Cigars is a boutique small batch cigar manufacturer that prioritizes quality over quantity. We look to share with our family some of the finest blends from Nicaragua. All of our cigars are made at the La Corona Factory S.A. in Esteli, Nicaragua and are blended by world renowned Cuban Master Blender Omar González-Alemán. Derek reviewed the Serino […]
There are gimmicks left and right in the cigar industry. Wether it be cigars packaged in ancient mammoth tusk boxes or cigars with laser etched billion-year-old meteorite bands… There’s always something that catches the consumers eye and, more often than not, are a letdown in terms of being a quality smoke. Then, there’s Leaf by Oscar. A cigar that I admittedly have passed over several times because I thought it was just that. Another gimmick. […]
Earlier this week David Garofalo announced the contenders for Cigar of the Year. If you listen to our podcast, you will know that we are huge fans of La Galera which comes from Jochy Blanco’s Indian Head Tobacco. While Mr. Jonathan loves the Connecticut, David and I have been partial to the Habano. Cigar Review: La Galera MaduroCountry of Origin: Dominican RepublicWrapper: San Andres (Mexico)Binder: Dominican Republic (Piloto Cubano)Filler: Dominican Republic (Criollo ’98)Length: 6″Ring Gauge: 46Vitola: Corona Gorda (Pegador)Cutter: Lotus JawsLighter: Vertigo Twister The Look: Packaged […]
I’ve lived in a few different cigar markets plus I’ve visited many others and one thing seemed to be constant. Lancero cigars sell slower than any other size on the market place. However, if you look at social media it is one of the most popular sizes among cigar geeks like me. A few months ago when La Flor Dominicana announced they were releasing Los Lanceros; a 5-pack of Lancero cigars I personally was intrigued. Cigar […]
Introducing THE GREAT PRETENDERS Available in 3 Amazing Blends Nashua, NH – United Cigar Retailers is set to introduce THE GREAT PRETENDERS. Measuring in at 6 inches with a hefty 54 ring gauge and available in 3 blends, THE GREAT PRETENDERS are long filled Premium Cigars available in 5 packs and ready to go. The story of THE GREAT PRETENDERS came many years ago when hearing customers searching for cigars that taste like others for […]
Debonaire House announced today the release of the Limited Production Debonaire Cornus in Habano and Maduro blends. The cigars will be displayed in Drew Estate’s booth (Booth #2403) at the IPCPR Convention and Tradeshow held July 24-28, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Debonaire House, makers of Debonaire Cigars and Indian Motorcycle Cigars entered into a distribution agreement with Drew Estate earlier this year. The Debonaire Cornus Habano (6 x 46) features a Nicaraguan Habano wrapper, […]
To the excitement of aficionados who seek excellent quality at everyday value prices, a new Cusano bundle selection is now available in three outstanding blends, including a new full-flavored Nicaraguan taste offering. The popular Cusano M1 and P1 lines will carryover, but have been repackaged and converted to 16-count bundles units. Manufactured at AgroIndustrias Laepe in Honduras, the Cusano bundle selection lines deliver taste and value that are sure to get your attention. All Cusano […]
This limited release size in the 1926 blend was created as an exclusive for the Tobacconist Association of America or the TAA. The award-winning Padron 1926 Serie Blend premiered in 2002 to commemorate Jose O. Padron’s 75th birthday. Let’s face it, when it comes to Padron the brand speaks for itself, so let’s get into the review, shall we? Cigar Review: Padron Serie 1926 No. 48 Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacos Cubanica S.A. Wrapper: Nicaragua Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua […]
This week our own David Garofalo’s daughter, Gianna, is graduating college. This is obviously a special time for the both of them, so I figured why not review the cigar he made in her name. La Gianna Havana is a cigar that has been around for as long as Gianna herself, originally coming in a Connecticut shade wrapper. Years later, David released that same blend, only this time using a maduro wrapper. And as some […]
This week saw the EPC Short Run 2016 hit the shelves which we reviewed a couple of weeks ago. However, I decided to reach for a cigar that I long avoided, the INCH. My reason for avoidance was the massive ring gauge which I openly admit I am not a fan of. However as 60 ring gauge cigars continue to grow in market share, its been harder to avoid them. Well, today I cheat a […]