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Terra Nova Araperique Toro Cigar Review

The Terra Nova Araperique Toro comes from Arnold André, a German cigar company with more than two centuries of heritage. In 2022, United Cigars introduced Arnold André’s portfolio to the U.S. market, including the Terra Nova line. This blend showcases an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over an Ecuadorian Sumatra binder, with fillers from the Dominican Republic, Peru, Nicaragua, and the rare Brazilian Araperique tobacco. Araperique is considered one of the most sophisticated tobaccos in the world, […]

February 5, 2026 by Dave

HVC Black Friday 2025 Cigar Review

Marking ten years of one of HVC’s most anticipated annual releases, the HVC Black Friday 2025 is a limited-edition cigar handcrafted at Fabrica de Tabacos HVC S.A. in Nicaragua. The 6½ x 54 Leales—meaning “Loyal”—features a Habano 1992 wrapper grown in Ecuador over Nicaraguan binder and fillers from Jalapa and Estelí. Production was extremely limited, with only 500 boxes of 50 cigars produced, making this release highly sought after by collectors and fans of the […]

January 22, 2026 by Dave

Catelli Boxare Maduro Toro Cigar Review

Catelli Boxare Maduro comes from Catelli Cigar Company. The Boxare line was originally introduced around 2016 and marked Catelli’s first foray into a box-pressed blend. This Maduro expression features a Mexican San Andrés wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler. A dark brown maduro wrapper presented in a firm box-pressed shape. The cigar features a shaggy foot and feels densely packed in the hand, with slight toothiness visible on the wrapper. Cedar wood, white pepper, leather, […]

January 15, 2026 by Dave

Mi Querida Black PapaSaka Cigar Review

Mi Querida Black debuted in 2021, and for its second size, Steve Saka of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust introduced the PapaSaka—a 5 5/8 x 48 corona following the 2023 PCA Trade Show. Crafted in Nicaragua, the blend features a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper over a Mexican San Andrés binder with Dominican, Honduran, and Nicaraguan fillers. A very dark maduro wrapper with a toothy texture and some visible veins. The cigar is well packed and firm to […]

January 8, 2026 by Dave

A Year of Cigar Reviews

This week on The Cigar Authority, we talk about the year of cigar reviews our STARS reviewers conducted this year. We also have a number of special announcements to start the new year. In the first hour, we’ll be smoking Studio 21. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in […]

January 2, 2026 by Dave

JFR 20th Anniversary Super Toro Cigar Review

Crafted to honor the original 2005 launch of the JFR line—short for “Just for Retailers”—the JFR 20th Anniversary showcases a Mexican San Andrés wrapper over Aganorsa-grown Nicaraguan binder and fillers. It’s a celebratory blend built to deliver bold flavor while paying tribute to the roots of the JFR brand. A 6.5 x 52 firm box-pressed cigar finished with a pigtail cap and a closed foot. The wrapper wears a dark chocolate color with tight seams […]

January 1, 2026 by Dave

Rocky Patel Year of the Snake Cigar Review

Made at Rocky Patel’s TAVICUSA factory in Estelí, Nicaragua, the Year of the Snake is presented in a toro size. In celebration of the Chinese zodiac and continuing the legacy started with last year’s release, the Year of the Snake is an opulent, artfully crafted cigar that pays homage to the serpent’s symbolism of transformation, elegance, and mystery. The blend features a Nicaraguan Habano wrapper over a Nicaraguan Broadleaf binder, with Honduran and Nicaraguan fillers […]

December 25, 2025 by Dave

Perdomo Legacy Maduro Epicure Cigar Review

The Perdomo Legacy Maduro Epicure is the result of a long, deliberate process, with five years of development behind the blend. It features a 10-year-aged Cuban-seed Nicaraguan Maduro wrapper that undergoes bourbon barrel aging for at least 14 months, wrapped around a Nicaraguan shade-grown binder and rich Nicaraguan fillers sourced from the Perdomo family’s finest farms in Estelí, Condega, and the renowned Jalapa Valley. The Perdomo Legacy Maduro Epicure features a dark chocolate brown wrapper […]

December 18, 2025 by Dave

Brick House Maduro Robusto Cigar Review

The Brick House Maduro Robusto is a masterful tribute to J.C. Newman’s family heritage, originally inspired by the only brick house in his Hungarian village. Relaunched by his grandsons Eric and Bobby Newman, this cigar combines the classic Brick House Nicaraguan filler with a rich Brazilian Arapiraca Maduro wrapper, creating a smoking experience that balances tradition and bold flavors. The Brick House Maduro showcases a dark chocolate color with a fine tooth and satin sheen. […]

December 11, 2025 by Dave

Mediterra Santorini Cigar Review

Hand-rolled in Nicaragua, Mediterra Cigars are crafted to pair effortlessly with the spirits of Europe, each blend capturing the heart of Mediterranean culture. The Mediterra Santorini Blend is designed to complement crisp European white wines such as Santorini Assyrtiko, Sancerre of the Loire, Chablis from Burgundy, or even your favorite sparkling wine. It features an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos. The wrapper is a golden brown, thick and roughhewn but nearly […]

December 4, 2025 by Dave

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