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Aladino Sumatra Limited Edition

Aladino Sumatra Limited Edition Cigar Review

The Aladino Sumatra Limited Edition, hailing from the renowned JRE Farm in Honduras, showcases the expertise of Julio and Justo Eiroa in cultivating unique tobacco varietals. This medium-strength cigar boasts a 6 x 52 size, featuring a Sumatra Seed Wrapper grown in Honduras, along with a blend of undisclosed tobacco varieties. The cigar presents itself with a wrapper resembling milk chocolate, adorned with slight blemishes. A visually appealing cinnamon swirl of light and dark tobaccos […]

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United

United Cigars Honors Veterans with Special United Toro Box

United Cigars honors our veterans with the release of a Special Edition box of United Toro cigars, aimed at expressing gratitude by sharing a cigar with our nation’s veterans. Special Edition United Toro boxes, measuring 6 x 54, will feature a unique twist that extends beyond the cigar. To capture the spirit of Veterans Day on November 11th, United Cigars has specially marked boxes thanking our veterans with two complimentary, yellow foot-banded cigars inside to […]

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Big Sky Blackfoot

Cigar Review: Big Sky Blackfoot – Medley of Flavor

The Big Sky Blackfoot, the final cigar of the Montana River Series, derives its name from the renowned Blackfoot River, a beloved trout stream weaving through the picturesque landscapes of Montana. In its quest to capture the essence of this natural beauty, the Blackfoot cigar takes the STARS on a flavorful journey. Crafted as a 6 x 54 toro, this Dominican cigar boasts a Mexican San Andrés wrapper, Dominican binder, and Dominican fillers, all blended […]

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United Cigars

Cigar Review: United Natural Toro – An American Icon

United Cigars is not merely a company or a brand; it’s an American icon with a legacy dating back over a century, offering unique cigar experiences since 1901. Following a rekindling in 2010, United Cigars has committed to continually enhance its products and services for both retail partners and consumers. Their latest offering, the United Cigars Natural Toro, showcases their dedication to excellence. The United Cigars Natural Toro presents itself with a rustic, old-world look. […]

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Cigar Review: Topper 125th Anniversary Toro

The cigars to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of Topper Cigars didn’t ship until the end of their 126th Anniversary and when we smoked the cigar on a past episode of The Cigar Authority I was instantly enamored. 2023 marks the 127th Anniversary of the company and I recently caught up with Chris Topper who stated that there is only a very limited amount of tobacco for this specific blend and to keep it around for […]

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The 2022 Cigar of the Year – Montosa Maduro

December 31, 2022, marks the 30th time “The Cigar of the Year” has been awarded.  “The Cigar of the Year” award was given out on the esteemed cigar podcast called The Cigar Authority. This team takes their assignment very seriously and takes everything into consideration when giving out the award.  Availability, consistency, quality and of course flavor and value are just some of the criteria that separates a good cigar from a great one, and […]

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Aganorsa Leaf Announces the Return of Supreme Leaf for 2023

Aganorsa Leaf has announced the newest vitola of Supreme Leaf — one of their most talked about and sought after cigars ever produced. Using the same blend of entirely Aganorsa Leaf tobaccos grown on their farms in Nicaragua they are packed in the same vibrant colors as the original production. Supreme Leaf’s sixth release will debut this coming February in a 6 x 52 Toro, and—for the first time ever—will be a traditional round Parejo […]

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Cigar Review: Alfonso Anejo #3

Introduced at the 2022 PCA Trade show was Alfonso Anejo from Nelson Alfonso’s Selected Tobacco. The Alfonso Añejos line ages in a separate room. This was an experiment Nelson was testing after learning the complexity French Oak could offer. Some of the most famous wines in the world use French Oak barrels and this became an obsession to incorporate a new wood into the aging rooms for Nelson. The results after five(5) years of post-roll […]

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Cigar Review: Menelik by Foundation Toro

In 2016, Foundation Cigar Company owner Nick Melillo created an event only cigar that could only be obtained from him at select events. The cigar quickly developed a cult following leading the man known as Nick R. Agua to create a limited production, limited edition cigar that would become their most exclusive cigar. In 2020, the cigar would be released as a Short Robusto. Today the cigar is back in a Toro format. The Menelik […]

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Press Release: Red Anchor to Begin Shipping in September

Red Anchor was the start of the boutique cigar industry when the line originally released in 1772 in Holland. Next month the line will once again line the shelves of retailers as the Red Anchor Admiral begins shipping to United Cigars retail partners. Red Anchor cigar was the first boutique cigar brand to adorn a cigar band and at this year’s Premium Cigar Association Trade Show in Las Vegas, United Cigars sold out the 250-box […]

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