Hudson, NH – Atabey Ritos Gift Set lands in the US and will begin shipping first week of October. These limited-edition sets, featuring five Atabey Ritos cigars (6 1/8 x 55) in tubes paired with an elegant porcelain Atabey ashtray. This remarkable gift set is a celebration of Atabey and the post-roll aging process that Nelson Alfonso of Selected Tobacco has become known for. Designed to be immortalized in the cigar history books, the Atabey […]
Windham, NH – The Cigar Hall of Fame announced its inductees for 2024 at the New England Cigar Expo Night One in Windham, NH. This historic moment celebrates the profound impact of three legendary cigar brands: La Flor Dominicana, Perdomo, and Rocky Patel. These brands have been recognized for their enduring contributions to the cigar industry and will be immortalized in the digital archives of The Cigar Hall of Fame at TheCigarHallOfFame.com. The Cigar Hall […]
Today we are celebrating 30 years of Cigar Journal Magazine. Join us for the celebration. What was Cigar Cult Journal? 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
Micallef Red has begun arriving in stores around the country. This latest release joins Micallef’s Color Series, which already includes the Micallef Blue, introduced earlier this year, and the award-winning Micallef Black, recognized as Cigar of The Year by The Cigar Authority. Handcrafted in Estelí, Nicaragua, at the renowned Fabrica de Micallef, the Micallef Red is a testament to the brand’s dedication to quality and craftsmanship. Featuring a natural San Andrés Habano wrapper, the Micallef […]
Padrón 60th Anniversary has arrived. On September 8, Padrón Cigars celebrated a major milestone: 60 years in the cigar business. To mark this special occasion, Padrón has released the highly anticipated Padrón 60th Anniversary Perfecto, a commemorative cigar that has already begun shipping in limited quantities. This rare release honors the legacy of one of the most revered cigar brands in the world, renowned for its commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and consistency. The Padrón 60th […]
Is the Flushing Out of the Cigar Industry Coming? Is the Cigar Industry saturated with too many retailers and manufacturers & is a purge on the horizon? We’ve seen it before and we may be seeing it again. 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
This week on The After Show, we talk about Tobacco 21 becoming official federally. On September 29th, the age to purchase cigars goes to 21 for the entire country. While many states have already imposed this restriction, it becomes federal law. We talk about the history of tobacco restriction. 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 […]
Rome, Italy- The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) has partnered with Toscano Cigars to bring its members a new PCA release, the Toscano Brenta. The Toscano Brenta is the first Toscano blend to use tobacco that has undergone an air-cured process rather than its traditional fire-cured process. The Toscano Brenta’s blend has tobacco that has been aged 3-5 years. After the cigar has been rolled, it is re-fermented in special rooms and allowed to age for […]
EPC Encore Noir has arrived in the US to launch at Two Guys Smoke Shop. Crafted with precision and passion, Encore Noir embodies the artistry of tobacco blending, drawing from the rich soils of Ecuador, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic. This unique blend builds upon the legacy of the E.P. Carrillo Encore, which was awarded Cigar Aficionado’s #1 Cigar of the Year in 2018 and features an Ecuadoran wrapper, Nicaraguan binder, and a curated mix of fillers sourced from Nicaragua and the […]
The highly anticipated Rocky Patel Gold Label is arriving in stores this week. Despite its opulent name, gleaming gold packaging, the Gold Label will be available at an accessible price point of under $15 per cigar across all sizes. The Gold Label is enveloped in a Habano wrapper from Ecuador. Beneath this exterior lies a double binder or Connecticut Shade and Connecticut Broadleaf. Its filler tobacco is sourced from the regions of Jalapa and Esteli […]