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Topper Cigars

Topper 1894 Coming To PCA 2024

Southington, Connecticut – Topper Cigar proudly announces the launch of its latest product, the Topper 1894 cigar line, commemorating 130 years of excellence and heritage as Topper Cigar is revealed as the oldest family-owned cigar company in the United States. Rooted in the recent discovery of historical documents by Chris Topper, the fourth-generation steward of this iconic American cigar brand, it has been revealed that the company’s inception traces back to the year 1894. This finding […]

March 14, 2024 by Dave

Cigar Review: Topper 125th Anniversary Toro – Broadleaf Greatness

Topper Cigars, a well-kept secret for many outside the Northeast, proudly celebrates its remarkable 125-year journey in the cigar industry. With deep-rooted ties to the Connecticut River Valley, the Topper family has cultivated enduring relationships with the region’s renowned tobacco farms, particularly those producing Connecticut Broadleaf tobacco. These invaluable connections have allowed them to source exceptional Broadleaf tobaccos for the wrapper of their special 125th Anniversary cigar, the Topper 125th Anniversary Toro. The Topper 125th […]

September 21, 2023 by Dave

Smoking In The Tobacco Fields of Connecticut

The Cigar Authority goes on the road to the tobacco farms of the Connecticut River Valley where we talk with Chris Topper whose family has been growing tobacco for 120 years. We will talk about the rich history of the Connecticut River Valley and the role that Broadleaf tobacco plays in the market today. All that and the usual shenanigans on The Cigar Authority. [jetpack_subscription_form] Next Episode: Chris Topper of Topper Cigars

August 1, 2015 by The Cigar Authority