Browsing Tag

Nicaragua

Blackened S84 Shade To Black Toro Cigar Review

The BLACKENED S84 Shade To Black Toro is the result of a unique collaboration between Rob Dietrich, Master Distiller & Blender of BLACKENED Whiskey; James Hetfield, co-founder, singer, and guitarist of Metallica; and Jonathan Drew, Founder and President of Drew Estate. This cigar represents a passion project that brings together the expertise of these three aficionados to create an unforgettable smoking experience. With its luxurious Connecticut Ecuador wrapper and a blend of Connecticut River Valley […]

July 25, 2024 by Dave

Las Calaveras EL 2024 Arrives In Stores

Crowned Heads is proud to announce its latest installment to their highly sought-after annual Las Calaveras series, Las Calaveras EL 2024 has arrived in stores. The Las Calaveras Décimo Aniversario will be shipping next month. Las Calaveras EL 2024 and Las Calaveras Décimo Aniversario are both manufactured at My Father Cigars, S.A., in Esteli, Nicaragua. Las Calaveras EL 2024 features a stout blend of 100% Garcia-grown Nicaraguan tobaccos finished with a sumptuous Habano wrapper. “When […]

July 24, 2024 by Dave

Perdomo 30th Anniversary Maduro Epicure Cigar Review

The Perdomo 30th Anniversary Maduro Epicure is a testament to Perdomo’s rich legacy and dedication to quality craftsmanship. Celebrating three decades of excellence, this cigar pays homage to loyal patrons with a blend that embodies sophistication and depth.The Perdomo 30th Anniversary Maduro features a 15-year old bourbon barrel-aged Cuban-seed Nicaraguan Maduro wrapper which blends perfectly with the 15-year aged Cuban-seed Nicaraguan filler tobaccos. This cigar presents itself in a captivating dark chocolate hue, boasting an […]

July 18, 2024 by Dave

Garofalo La Famiglia Connecticut Epicure Cigar Review

The Garofalo La Famiglia Connecticut Epicure is a collaboration between New England retailer David Garofalo and Nick Perdomo, Jr., the president and CEO of Perdomo Cigars. This blend features a mild to medium-bodied smoke with a 5-year aged Ecuadorian Connecticut-shade wrapper and rich 5-year aged Cuban-seed Nicaraguan fillers. The Garofalo La Famiglia Connecticut showcases a golden brown Connecticut wrapper, minimal veins, tight seams, and a smooth, oily sheen. Its impeccable construction is evident at first […]

July 11, 2024 by Dave

RoMa Craft Cromagnon PA Anthropology Cigar Review

The RoMa Craft Cromagnon PA Anthropology represents seven years of meticulous refinement of the Cromagnon blend. This cigar combines two Dominican and two Nicaraguan fillers with a Sumatra Hybrid binder, all wrapped in a Pennsylvania Broadleaf. This recent update from RoMa Craft showcases their commitment to quality, adjusting the blend to address sourcing challenges with the Connecticut broadleaf wrapper on the original Cromagnon. The Cromagnon PA Anthropology sports a dark brown, rustic wrapper with a […]

July 4, 2024 by Dave

HVC Fresh Out of the Oven World Wide Cigar Launch

This week on The Cigar Authority, it’s the World Wide Launch of the new HVC Hot Cake Fresh Out The Oven Broadleaf! Reinier Lorenzo, owner & master blender of HVC Cigars talks to us about this new Hot Cake & what fans can expect from this newest addition to the Hot Cake line! Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a […]

June 28, 2024 by Dave

Ash Holes Trivia Is Back!

Today on the Ash Holes, it’s Ash Holes Trivia! Dan always complains we don’t have enough games on The Ash Holes so we figured it was a perfect time to do Ash Holes Trivia! We played last year & decided to run it back. The guys are lighting up the new Sin Compromiso No.4 We also have a Dave’s 6 Pack and our weekly Top 5 list and the NEW Kiltmans Corner segment. The Ash […]

June 26, 2024 by Dave

Hot Cake Fresh Out The Oven Broadleaf Now Available in Stores

The highly anticipated HVC Hot Cake Fresh Out The Oven Broadleaf has officially arrived in stores, following its unveiling at the 2024 PCA Trade Show in March. This new Hot Cake cigar is meticulously crafted at the renowned Fabrica de Tabacos HVC, SA factory. Featuring a rich Connecticut USA Broadleaf wrapper, the Hot Cake Fresh Out The Oven Broadleaf promises a unique smoking experience. The cigar is composed of a binder from Nicaragua and a […]

June 25, 2024 by Dave

Tobacco Farming Secrets with Eduardo Fernandez

This week on The Cigar Authority, we talk tobacco farming secrets with Eduardo Fernandez, owner & founder of Aganorsa Leaf! Since 1998, Eduardo has assembled the best team of tobacco experts to Nicaragua to grow some of the best tobacco in the business. Learn about what it takes to produce some of the best leaf around! We will smoke the Lunatic Firecracker in the first hour. Learn all the Tobacco Farming Secrets this week on […]

June 14, 2024 by Dave

Kristoff Nicaragua Robusto Cigar Review

Released in 2023, the Kristoff Nicaragua Robusto is a Nicaragua Puro, crafted entirely from Nicaraguan tobaccos sourced from the Condega, Esteli, and Jalapa regions. The Kristoff Nicaragua Robusto presents a rustic charm with its toothy, leather-like wrapper. The light brown color, accompanied by a nice oily shine, gives it an inviting appearance. It is firmly packed, with visible veins adding to its rugged aesthetic. Some STARS noticed the cap application is a bit uneven, but […]

May 23, 2024 by Dave

Older Posts

Newer Posts