Dave is back from TAA and he believes it’s total panic in the cigar industry & some brand owners are committing brand suicide. Their strategies are likely to backfire. It’s total panic in the cigar industry, let’s see if we can figure it out. 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 […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, its the 2024 TAA Recap! Dave is back from Aruba where the annual Tobacconists Association of America (TAA) meeting just took place. Find out what’s new & exciting from this exclusive summit plus we’ll smoke the All Saints Dedicacion in the first hour. Find out what happened in Aruba with the 2024 TAA Recap! Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk […]
Miami, FL – E.P. Carrillo, internationally acclaimed for their masterful craftsmanship and exceptional premium cigars, is proud to announce the release of their latest creation: the E.P. Carrillo 2024 TAA Exclusive. The E.P. Carrillo 2024 TAA Exclusive series is a distinguished blend crafted exclusively for members of the Tobacconist’s Association of America (TAA). This year’s blend features a carefully selected Ecuadoran Habano wrapper, complemented by a Nicaraguan binder and fillers from the USA and Nicaragua. […]
Kristoff Cigars has once again stepped into the spotlight with the announcement of the Kristoff 2024 TAA Limited Edition release. This limited-edition cigar is part of the Tobacconist Association of America (TAA) series, a collection known for offering unique blends crafted by top manufacturers and available in limited quantities to TAA retailers. The 2024 Kristoff TAA Limited Edition is rolled in the Dominican Republic, a country celebrated for its rich tobacco-growing history. The cigar features […]
Miami, FL- Plasencia Cigars, a world-leading premium tobacco grower established in 1865, announces that the Cosecha 151 in a 6 X 54 Salomon size will make its debut at the 2024 TAA (Tobacconists’ Association of America). The Coseca 151 which is a Honduran puro was honored by receiving “The Best of the Best of 2024” accolade by the esteemed Robb Report and “Best Honduran Cigar 2024” by the international magazine Cigar Journal. This blend will be made available only to retailers who are TAA […]
Padron 1964 TAA Maduro Toro Cigar Review The Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series, a celebrated line introduced in 1994 to commemorate Padrón’s 30th anniversary, is a benchmark in the cigar world. Among its sixteen sizes, the TAA Toro stands out as an exclusive offering available only to members of The Tobacconists Association of America. Crafted with 4 year aged tobacco, available in a box pressed shape as an homage to the Cuban tradition of rolling cigars. […]
For an outsider looking in, Michael Herklots was becoming the face of the TAA. He would serve as Emcee for numerous years during the Dream Machine event which was the TAA Trade Show aspect of the convention. In 2022, he returned to the TAA as a brand owner that saw his company Ferio Tego release Timeless TAA 2022. Made at the Plasencia factory in Nicaragua the limited edition smoke utilizes all Nicaraguan tobacco. The 10 […]
This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… The Brand is All Saints – and they have only been around for three years and have already been a contender for the Cigar of the Year twice including their big win for Cigar of the Year 2021. The Co-Founder of the company Micky Pegg is here with us to answer some tough questions, maybe. In the first […]
The C.L.E. Signature THT-EKE 03/17 comes in 4 sizes including the 11/18 which is an exclusive for retailers who are part of the Tobacconist Association of America. The 6 x 48/54/48 vitola is synonymous with Christian Eiroa dating back to the days when he was at the helm of Camacho cigars. The C.L.E. Signature is clouded in mystery as Christian has yet to share what the initials THT or EKE mean as well as the date 03/17. […]
In 2018, E.P. Carrillo joined the Tobacconist Association of America. For consumer’s the TAA is known for here limited edition releases to the 80+ shops that make up the association. Back in 2018, his first was met with rave review. For his third TAA release, Ernesto utilizes Brazilian tobacco in the blend. Cigar Review: E.P. Carrillo 2021 TAA Exclusive Wrapper: Nicaragua Habano Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Brazil, Nicaragua Length: 6″ Ring Gauge: 52 Size: Toro The Look: Packaged in a rather plain-looking 10 count box […]