Released in 2024, the Rocky Patel Gold Toro arrives with an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper that exudes a deep, dark maduro color, offering an oily sheen reminiscent of a fine chocolate bar. The box-pressed construction is impressive, tightly rolled with prominent veins that add to its rustic appeal. Beneath the wrapper, a double binder of Connecticut Shade and Connecticut Broadleaf secures a core of aged Nicaraguan fillers from Jalapa and Estelí, promising a layered and flavorful […]
Alfonso Gran Selección Estelares Cigar Review The Alfonso Gran Selección is the highly anticipated follow-up to the acclaimed Alfonso Añejo, bringing a new level of refinement to the Selected Tobacco portfolio. Crafted with an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Peruvian binder and a blend of Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers, this cigar undergoes a meticulous five-year aging process in cedar-lined rooms, followed by a final stage of refinement in French Oak. The result is a cigar […]
Micallef Red is the latest addition to Micallef’s Color Series, joining the popular Black and Blue lines as part of their regular production. Released in Fall 2024, this cigar offers an enticing blend at a value price, making it an attractive option for enthusiasts seeking quality without breaking the bank. Crafted in Nicaragua, the Micallef Red features a Mexican San Andrés Habano wrapper, Pennsylvania Broadleaf binder, and a filler blend of Mexican and Nicaraguan tobaccos. […]
It’s time for everyone’s favorite seasonal episode, the Best Winter Cigars 2025 on The Ash Holes! Whether you’re looking for dog walkers or something to smoke in your ice fishing tent we go you covered! We’ll smoke the new Big Sky Madison & discuss our Best Winter Cigars 2025! We also have a Dave’s Weekly 6 pack, Our Weekly Top 5 and Kilt Man’s Corner segments. The Ash Holes is a member of the United Podcast Network and […]
Hudson, NH – United Cigars and J.C. Newman are proud to announce an unprecedented collaboration to celebrate a tobacco like no other: JC Newman Cameroon Firecracker. This partnership marks the first time J.C. Newman will create a Firecracker all in honor of the 60th anniversary ofStanford Newman’s discovery of Cameroon tobacco. This limited edition cigar was unveiled by Oliver Nivaud of United Cigars on The Cigar Authority this week. Slated for release in late August […]
Hudson, NH – United Cigars can finally reveal the long awaited 2025 Firecracker: Micallef Black Firecracker. With limited quantities produced, this is a fiery tribute to the spirit of independence. This limited-edition cigar is a powerful collaboration, offering aficionados a truly unique experience that captures the essence of freedom and celebration. Oliver Nivaud of United Cigars unveiled this limited edition cigar on The Cigar Authority live today. The Micallef Black Firecracker stands out with the […]
This week on The Ash Holes, Dan & Aaron ask, what moves the needle in 2025 for cigars? They are going to light up the West Tampa Circle of Life Robusto while they discuss what moves the needle in the new year for cigars! We’ll also have a Dave’s Weekly 6 pack, a Top 5 list and Kilt Man’s Dan’s Corner. The Ash Holes is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live […]
HVC Cigars is thrilled to announce the expansion of its highly acclaimed HVC Hot Cake Fresh Out the Oven Connecticut Broadleaf line, offering HVC fans two new options to savor this exceptional blend. Each cigar in the new line features premium materials sourced from Nicaragua’s renowned Estelí and Jalapa regions for the binder and filler, wrapped in a rich, flavorful Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper from the USA. Last year, The Cigar Authority hosted the world wide […]
The Garofalo La Famiglia Sun Grown Epicure is a collaboration between David Garofalo of Two Guys Smoke Shop & Nick Perdomo Jr., blending premium Cuban-seed Nicaraguan tobaccos from Perdomo’s renowned farms. With a Nicaraguan Sun Grown wrapper, this cigar promises complexity and character. The medium reddish-brown wrapper is finely crafted, boasting a triple cap with a smooth, toothless surface and a slight sheen. The cigar feels well-packed in hand, a promising start for a leisurely […]
This week on The Ash Holes are lighting up… The Ash Holes Cigar of The Year 2024! Who Will Win & How Close was this year’s vote!? What will it be ??? We also have a Weekly Top 5, Daves Weekly 6 Pack and The Kilt Man’s Corner The Ash Holes 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 […]