Miami, Florida – Plasencia Cigars, a world-leading premium tobacco grower established in 1865, proudly announces the debut of Alma del Cielo, the first-ever high-elevation cigar. Alma del Cielo, meaning “Soul from the Sky,” captures the essence of tobacco grown at Finca San Julian in Condega, situated at greater than 3500 feet above sea level. This cigar is a tale of family, love, passion, and destiny. Melalina Torres, wife of Don Nestor Plasencia, spent much of […]
Micallef Purple launches at Two Guys Smoke Shop exclusively for worldwide launch this week. Micallef Purple, the latest addition to its growing Color Series. Following the celebrated launches of Micallef Black, Blue, and Red, the new Micallef Purple continues the tradition of offering exceptional cigars at an outstanding value—ensuring quality and consistency while maintaining the same price point established with Micallef Black in 2023. Micallef Black, the first in the series, was awarded Cigar of […]
The Perla Del Mar Corojo Toro by J.C. Newman is a nod to the brand’s Cuban roots, translating to “Pearl of the Sea.” This Nicaraguan-crafted cigar wears a Corojo-seed wrapper grown in Ecuador, paired with a Nicaraguan binder and a trio of long-fillers sourced from different regions in Nicaragua. Out of the box, the cigar catches your eye with its soft box-pressed shape and leathery, milk chocolate-toned wrapper—like a well-worn baseball glove. It’s beautifully constructed, […]
The Montecristo 1935 Diamante Toro is the latest chapter in the 1935 legacy, crafted by the powerhouse duo Rafael Nodal and AJ Fernandez. With the original Montecristo 1935 earning a 95-point rating and a coveted #2 spot on Cigar Aficionado’s 2021 list along with being the #2 Top Rated STARS Review so far, expectations for the Diamante were high—and it delivers. Out of the box, the presentation is classic and confident. The cigar is box-pressed […]
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
Micallef Cigars proudly announces the release of Micallef Purple, the latest addition to its growing Color Series. Following the celebrated launches of Micallef Black, Blue, and Red, the new Micallef Purple continues the tradition of offering exceptional cigars at an outstanding value—ensuring quality and consistency while maintaining the same price point established with Micallef Black in 2023. Micallef Black, the first in the series, was awarded Cigar of the Year 2023 by The Cigar Authority, […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, we’re talking Age In The Cigar Industry with Jon Carney CEO of Bentley Tobacco USA! Jon has been around for a long time but he’s still a young gun! But we’re not just talking about age in the cigar industry when it comes to people but also tobacco! We will smoke a Bentley cigar in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light […]
Aganorsa Leaf has built a reputation for crafting some of the finest Nicaraguan puros, and the Aganorsa Leaf Validacion Corojo Gran Robusto continues that tradition. This cigar, formerly under the Casa Fernandez Aganorsa name, showcases the brand’s signature Corojo wrapper over a blend of premium Nicaraguan tobaccos. Right out of the gate, the construction impresses. The dark brown, chocolate-bar-like wrapper has an inviting oily sheen with minimal veins. The soft box press feels comfortable in […]
The Perdomo 20th Anniversary Maduro Epicure is a bold and complex cigar, featuring an 8-year-old Cuban-seed Nicaraguan Maduro wrapper that has been bourbon barrel-aged for an additional 10 months. This extra aging process enhances the deep, rich flavors, which pair beautifully with the Cuban-seed Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos. Upon first glance, the cigar boasts a dark brown, rustic, and toothy wrapper with a double cap. Some visible veins add to its character, and it […]
This week on The Ash Holes, let’s talk about Cigar Marketing 2025 Tips with Sarah! Sarah works in marketing outside the industry what trends are hot & what could the cigar world use to make things better? We also have our Dave’s Weekly 6 pack, Weekly Top 5 and Kilt Man’s Corner. We’re smoking the Aganorsa Arsenio Corona. The Ash Holes is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio […]