Introducing Outcast Cigars, a brand built for those who defy the norm, embrace boldness, and live on their own terms.A new voice in the premium cigar world is making its debut at the PCA Convention & Trade Show 2025 in New Orleans. Crafted with a rebellious spirit and an eye for the uncommon, Outcast Cigars features a rare Brazilian Cubra wrapper, a hybrid of Cuban-seed Corojo (often called Brazilian Habano). Paired with a spicy Ecuadorian […]
Madrid, Spain — Byron 175th Anniversary Humidor to debut PCA 2025. This year, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show will bear witness to a landmark in cigar history. To commemorate the 175th Anniversary of the prestigious Byron line, Nelson Alfonso of Selected Tobacco has unveiled what is sure to be the most talked-about release at the show, a limited-edition collector’s humidor that doesn’t just hold cigars; it holds history. Created to honor the legacy […]
This week on The After Show, we discuss Cigar Factory Fires. There was yet another fire at a cigar factory. This time it was A.J. Fernandez. We talk about that and other factory fires. Why does this happen so often? The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH
Madrid, Spain — Selected Tobacco returns to the PCA stage with something even more seductive, the Byron 21st Century Aristocratas 10-Year Aged (8 x 52). This project follows the wildly successful and completely sold-out 2023 releases of the Atabey Dioses and Misticos 10-Year Aged editions This isn’t just a cigar, it’s a decade-long seduction of precision, and passion. With only a very limited number of boxes available, this ultra-aged gem is poised to become one […]
Hudson, NH – In a world where everything seems to cost more, from gas to guacamole to gym memberships you don’t even use, United Cigars is proud to announce something rare: prices are going down. The beloved flagship line will be dropping in price as United Cigars steps up for the cigar community. As the cigar industry braces itself for economic headwinds, rising tariffs, and uncertainty in the air thicker than country gravy, United Cigars […]
Tampa, FL- This week, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. began shipping its new Tampa Smokers cigars to more than 100 cigar retailers around the country. This first release includes boxes of Tampa Smokers cigars handmade by J.C. Newman in Tampa and a baseball-inspired cigar case handcrafted by Brizard in California along with a retro Tampa Smokers cap and a 1947 vintage Tampa Smokers program. “Baseball and cigars are two of America’s historic pastimes,” said fourth-generation owner Drew Newman. “It is only fitting to celebrate the new baseball season with a […]
Hudson, NH– Montosa Expands Natural Line With 6×60 Gigante. Montosa, a premium cigar brand from Arnold Andre, proudly announces the release of the Montosa Gigante, a bold new size measuring 6 x 60. Releasing at the PCA in New Orleans at a remarkable value of $9 per cigar, the Montosa Gigante is available in both Natural and Maduro, packed in boxes of 20 cigars. Building on the success of the Montosa brand, this latest addition […]
Hudson, NH – Luxury, sophistication, and generational dedication converge with the unveiling of the Limited Edition Bandolero Series C Colosales Ashtray Set at PCA 2025 Trade Show, taking place April 12-14 in New Orleans. While opulence may not be necessary when cigars are refined and balanced, even James Bond looked sharper in a tuxedo. Enter the Bandolero Series C Colosales Ashtray Set, a perfect complement to everyone’s humidor. The set is a brilliant combination of […]
Hudson, NH – Bandolero, a name steeped in history and intrigue from Selected Tobacco, takes another bold step forward with the Bandolero Premium. With limited production numbers due to the extended aging process, this rare and exclusive offering will be reserved for some of the country’s finest retailers. In the world of premium cigars, some names are whispered rather than announced and Nelson Alfonso, owner of Selected Tobacco is that name. Bandolero Premium offers a […]
Hudson, NH – United Cigars, is making history with the addition of its first in-house company sales team representative, Ryan “The Grandmaster” Ash. Hailing from New Orleans, Louisiana, Ryan brings a wealth of experience from the beauty industry, where he excelled as a National Sales Director. Now, he’s channeling his expertise and passion into the world of premium cigars. “We are beyond excited to have Ryan join the United family,” said Oliver Nivaud, Director of […]