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Padron Family Reserve Natural No. 96 Cigar Review

The Padron Family Reserve Natural No. 96 is an exceptional cigar with a blend that was originally exclusive to the Padrón family to commemorate special anniversary dates. Encased in beautifully crafted ten-count boxes, this individually handcrafted series boasts a remarkable blend aged for ten years, available in both sun-grown natural and maduro wrapper variations. The cigar exhibits a pleasing light brown color, characteristic of sun-grown tobacco, with a rough, bumpy texture and distinct veins. Its […]

March 21, 2024 by Dave

VODCast: Cigarillos… Quick Hitters

This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… It’s the coldest day of the year where the wind chill was minus 40 degrees when we left for the studio this morning. We take a look at Cigarillos and discuss these Quick Smokes aka Quick Hitters. We light up a cigar from The Cigar Authority Care Package in the first hour. A Dos Hombre Cigarillo from the […]

February 3, 2023 by The Cigar Authority

United Cigars to Distribute German Based Arnold Andre

German based Arnold André begins US distribution with United Cigars. Founded in 1817, Arnold André is the largest machine-made cigar manufacturer in Germany and began its premium cigar production after purchasing a facility in the Dominican Republic in 2011. Though their premium cigar production has been well received all over Europe, this will be Arnold André’s first release in the US. The focus will be on two of their four premium, long-filler lines: Montosa and […]

January 4, 2022 by The Cigar Authority

Padron 1964 Anniversary Principe Natural vs Maduro Cigar Review

While driving into work this morning I was wondering how much my palate has changed over the years. Often when talking to people the majority of people prefer smoking the 1964 Anniversary Maduro over the Natural, even those who prefer mild cigars. In 2008 I awarded the Natural my first ever 100 point rating and subsequently I reviewed it again in 2017 when I scored it a 96. So why review it again? 9 out […]

May 7, 2020 by The Cigar Authority

Dom Hombre Dominican Natural Toro Cigar Review

This weekend on The Cigar Authority we celebrated Dos Hombre Day marking 30 years of the brand. As a bit of a cigar geek, I’ve always looked at bundle cigars with a bit of disdain. However, when you smoke as many cigars are I do, upwards of 6 cigars a day you need to find an affordable smoke or you will wind up in the poor house. We featured the Dos Hombre Dominican Toro in the […]

February 24, 2020 by The Cigar Authority

United Cigars Box Press Natural Robusto Cigar Review

Earlier this year United Cigars announced the repackaging of La Gianna Cigars. The company didn’t stop there as they also revamped the packaging on their self titled United Cigars line. Gone is the weather wood boxes and the brand now features a sleek look blue box with a white lid and racing stripes which has the feels of a 1960s Le Mans racing car. Inside the matte bands are replaced with a red white and […]

June 12, 2019 by The Cigar Authority

Padron TAA 2018 No. 89 Natural Cigar Review

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 […]

May 14, 2019 by The Cigar Authority

United Cigars Updates Look of La Gianna Havana

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 […]

April 29, 2019 by The Cigar Authority

La Flor Dominicana Oro Tubo Natural #6 Cigar Review

On this weekend’s show we will welcome back host David Garofalo from the Tobacconist Association of America meetings that just concluded in La Romana, Dominican Republic. One of the items we found out while he was down there was that the La Flor Dominicana TAA 50th Cigar will be based on the Oro blend, however the filler will contained Criollo ’99 under the Nicaraguan Sun Grown Habano wrapper. It’s been a long time since I […]

May 3, 2018 by The Cigar Authority

Padron 3000 Natural Cigar Review

How many of us would be able to move to another country with nothing and be able to built an empire and legacy for ourselves and our family? Not many, and Jose Orlando Padron beat the odds to do it for his family. Earning a mere $60 every month in government aid for Cuban refugees he went to work as a carpenter. That work, led him to save up $600 and start a cigar brand […]

April 16, 2018 by The Cigar Authority

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