A few weeks ago on The Cigar Authority we spoke about cigars that come in under $5.00 and the Perla P does just that. However, today I opted to review the Toro, which is also known as the Perla G. I first became aware of these cigars in Miami, however this is my first time smoking one. We will label this cigar review, First Impressions. According to the Perla Del Mar website the Perla G is […]
ESPINOSA CIGARS UNVEILS ESPINOSA ESPECIAL Hialeah Gardens, Florida (March 26, 2015) – Erik Espinosa of Espinosa Cigars, has announced the release of a new cigar line, the Espinosa Especial. “It’s a new line, a new blend, a new cigar, but it’s everything you have come to expect from Espinosa Cigars and La Zona”, said Erik. Available in three vitolas: No. 1 – 6-1/2 x 48 No. 4 – 5 x 52 No. 5 – 6 x 54 […]
A few weeks ago The Cigar Authority had Victor Vitale on the podcast and we were the first to smoke his cigars. This week we found out his cigars were shipping from his distribution warehouse that is literally down the block from the offices of The Cigar Authority. So with news that the cigar was sold out on its initial shipment we decided that we would light one up and review it in an official […]
After a brutal winter that had me thinking about Miami, the end is now in sight. With temperatures in the low 40s this weekend, I think it is safe to say here in New Hampshire that the worst of the winter is behind us. The question is how long will it take for the 8 feet of snow to melt. Today’s cigar the Miami Reserva according to the Casas Fernandez website is a super premium […]
This past weekend we had Jeremy Soares as a guest on The Cigar Authority Podcast, and during the course of the show we smoked two cigars from the My Father portfolio, one of which was the La Antiguedad Toro. According to their website, “La Antiguedad (The Antiquity) is the Garcia’s second project to be developed after the mega success of Flor de las Antillas, in which they will once again embrace the authenticity and historic […]
With the release this week of a Four Pack Sampler, I decided to go through each size of the Hirochi Robaina cigar which is officially called HR Habano Maduro. For those not in the know, Hirochi Robaina is the grandson of renowned Cuban tobacco grower Alejandro Robaina who also have a Cuban brand called Robaina. In 2011, Omar Gonzalez Aleman the master blender for Cubanacan who once worked in Cuba’s cigar industry reached out to the […]
Padron is a company that really isn’t know for their limited edition, however they do reward there loyal customers from time to time with a cigar that is a little bit different. The Padron TAA is the closest thing to a limited edition smoke from this storied company based in Little Havana. In 2013 they released a Toro, and last year was a Belicoso which we will review here. It will be interesting to see […]
A few weeks ago Two Guys Smoke Shop got in the Hirochi Robaina and although they can’t put them on the web at 2guyscigars.com they are taking phone orders. At that time they also bought on the Cubanacan core line. According to their website, “As long as there have been people, there have been stories. From the stories told in paintings on ancient caves to the family stories shared around the table, stories make up […]
The following Press Release comes from Black Label Trading Company… February 12, 2015 — Black Label Trading Company is proud to announce the formation of a new cigar factory; Fabrica de Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. The mission of Oveja Negra is a complete focus on small batch premium cigars. Black Label Trading Co. is taking the next step in small batch, boutique cigar manufacturing; taking ownership of the entire process. As the name suggests, […]
From RoMa Craft Tobac which is based in Texas with a factory in Esteli, Nicaragua comes the CroMagnon. One of the first lines released by the company, the original release saw it with no cigar band. In time as the company grew a band was added. According to the company website, “The CroMagnon contains a long-filler, full-bodied blend of some of the world’s most sought after tobaccos. It features a beautiful US Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper, […]