This past March on The Cigar Authority podcast, Terence Reilly announced that Aganorsa Leaf would be releasing a Shade Grown Maduro as part of the Signature Selection line. This caused us to have a look of confusion, as shade grown tobacco has long been characterized as light in color like a traditional Connecticut. However, after two decades of experimentation Aganorsa Leaf has perfected the process. The shade grown Maduro wrapper gets its designation during the […]
This week on The Cigar Authority we welcomed to the show Willy Herrera from Drew Estate to the show where we talked about his rise in the industry and the art of cigar blending. As we chatted we smoked the Herrera Esteli Brazilian Maduro which is part of The Cigar Authority Care Package. As has become customary following the show we offer a more detailed review of the cigar smoked. Cigar Review: Herrera Esteli Brazilian Maduro […]
How important is a cigar blender and what role do the play when it comes to a cigar? We will interview Willy Herrera from Drew Estate Cigars as we talk about his path from small boutique factory in Calle Ocho (Miami), Florida to one of the largest in Esteli, Nicaragua. In the first hour of The Cigar Authority we will light up the Herrera Esteli Brazil Maduro Toro Especial from the Care Package as we […]
United Cigars has announced the releases of the new look of La Gianna Havana after 25 years on the market. Like Cinderella getting ready for the Ball, La Gianna has torn away her old threads to reveal the woman within. To commemorate this milestone and celebrate La Gianna’s 25th Anniversary this year United Cigars looked no further than its front step. Featuring a sophisticated new art work designed by Selected Tobaccos own Nelson Alfonso, winner […]
News of a shade grown Maduro was originally broken on The Cigar Authority episode with Terence Reilly. Today, we found out more information in a press release by Aganorsa Leaf. According to Terence Reilly, VP Sales & Marketing “This wrapper is a game changer for us and will grow our already stellar reputation for creating incredible cigars that possess a signature flavor and aroma impossible to duplicate.” The new Aganorsa Signature Selection Shade Grown Maduro will […]
In a press release Miami Cigar & Company officially announced on April 8th morning that La Aurora 1985 Maduro is now available and shipping to retailers nationwide. “We are extremely excited to add 1985 to our Time Capsule lineup,” noted Jason Wood, Miami Cigar & Company Vice President. “Along with the 1987 Connecticut, 1903 Cameroon, and 1962 Corojo, 1985 Maduro will offer a perfect option for full-bodied cigar enthusiasts looking for an exceptional value. 1985 is definitely an every-day […]
Every week on The Cigar Authority we give flavor notes for the cigar we smoke. At the suggestion of a listener we present to you the great blind spice off. Can the boys tell you the name of the spice by the smell and taste of it or will they fall flat on their faces? We will light up the Rocky Patel Sungrown Maduro, and while we were supposed to be joined by the local […]
Each year the Tobacconist Association of America gathers in March and while past years have been in Mexico, in 2018 it was held in the Dominican Republic. The gathering consists of the top manufacturers such as Padron and top retailers such as Two Guys Smoke Shop. At the 2018 meeting it was announced that Padron would release the No. 89 as an exclusive for TAA members. The cigar affectionately referred to by many as the Padron […]
In 2015, Perdomo changed the packaging on the Perdomo Habano line focussing on the fact that the cigar like many Perdomo cigars are aged in Bourbon Barrels. Today we light up the Perdomo Habano Bourbon Barrel Aged Maduro for review on The Cigar Authority. Cigar: Perdomo Habano BBA Country of Origin: Nicaragua Wrapper: Nicaragua Maduro Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua (Condega Aged 4 Years, Jalapa Aged 5 Years and Esteli Aged 6 Years) Length: 6″ Ring Gauge: 54 Vitola: Epicure (Toro) The Look: Packaged […]
Back in 1983 Arturo Fuente released the first cigar of the Hemingway line called the Signature. In 1988 it would be joined by other sizes and today it remains one of the top sellers for the Dominican Republic based cigar company. The cigar which usually features a Cameroon wrapper sees a release 1-2 times a year featuring a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. Today we offer up a review of the Classic Maduro. Cigar Review: Arturo Fuente […]