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Camacho Factory Unleashed Toro Cigar Review

According to a press release, “As disruptors of the status quo, Camacho Cigars, the makers of the boldest cigars in the world are proud to announce the latest addition to our arsenal: Camacho Factory Unleashed. Manifesting the DNA of “Where Bold is Born,” this blend roars strength and character that can barely be contained by the prized wrapper that houses it. The bold intensity and unconventional craftsmanship of our state-of-the-art factory in Honduras is showcased in this multi-regional blend […]

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HVC 500th Anniversary Tesoros Cigar Review (2021 Release)

In November of 2019, HVC released a cigar celebrating the 500th anniversary of a city he use to call home, Havana. The city of Havana was founded by the Spanish on November 16th, 1519 and to celebrate the 500th Anniversary HVC created a unique blend using the best tobaccos from Aganorsa Leaf. According to a press release, “it is through this blend that you will experience Havana through your senses.” The original size was a 5 7/8 x […]

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Regius Red Exclusivo Red USA Toro Cigar Review

According to the Regius website, “The Exclusivo U.S.A. combines a traditional and nuanced flavour with a steady progression with contemporary shapes and sizes, using only the very finest Nicaraguan tobaccos. Each blend is crafted for its respective size, to achieve the optimum flavour and complexity. The concept is a true fusion of the old and new schools of cigar making, taking the best of both in order to create a truly unique experience.” The company which […]

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Micallef A Cigar Review

Two inspiring families, handcrafting inspiring cigars. Micallef Cigars is a collaboration between the family of Al Micallef, with expertise in worldwide commerce, and Gomez Sanchez, with expertise in handcrafting the finest cigar lines in the world. The Gómez Sanchez tobacco family business was started back in Cuba in 1934 by Mr. Pedro F. Gómez. In 1994, Joel Gómez Sanchez, grandson of Mr. Pedro F. Gómez, followed his grandfather’s steps and continued with the family tradition […]

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Camacho Ecuador BXP Toro Tubo Cigar Review

As an added twist,  Davidoff/Camacho Master Blenders have amplified the original Camacho Ecuador with the addition of Pennsylvania Broadleaf n in Pennsylvania. According to Davidoff/Camacho, “The introduction of these Broadleaf tobaccos greatly intensifies the aromas and increases overall palette stimulation, while the box-pressing delivers a noticeably longer and cooler smoke with enhanced mouth feel.” Cigar Review: Camacho Ecuador BxP Wrapper: Ecuador Habano Binder: Brazil Mata Fina Filler: Honduras (Corojo, Criollo Ligero) Dominican Republic (Pelo de Oro) and USA (Pennsylvania Broadleaf) […]

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Kristoff JT Signature Toro Cigar Review

The JT Signature from Kristoff was originally supposed to be available at events featuring national sales manager Jarrid Trudeau. However, COVID-19 prevented that from happening as travel and capacity restrictions forced the cancelation of many events around the world. Now this signature cigar is available at select Kristoff accounts and we review this stick that is available in just one size, a 6.25 x 54 Toro. Cigar Review: Kristoff JT Signature Wrapper: Ecuadorian Havana Vuelta Abajo Binder: Sumatra […]

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Charter Oak Habano Toro Cigar Review

Following the success of the Charter Oak Connecticut Shade & Broadleaf, Nick Melillo has released the Habano which he describes as filling the profile gap between the two lines. The cigar which was offered to retailers in early September has begun to reach the shelves albeit at the time of this review in only one size. In the past we reviewed the Connecticut Shade which scored a 92 as well as the 91 rated Connecticut […]

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VODCAST: The 10th Anniversary of Garofalo Cigars

Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… It was 10 years ago when Nick Perdomo showed up in Dave’s office with a gift… It was a box of cigars with his name on it… It was the Beginning of Garofalo Cigars and joining us today to talk about them is be the man himself, Nick Perdomo. In the first hour we fire up a cigar from The Cigar Authority Care […]

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Henry Clay War Hawk Rebellious Limited Edition Cigar Review

In 2019, David Garofalo and The Cigar Authority podcast debuted the Henry Clay War Hawk and they unanimously liked the cigar. So when we found out there was a limited edition version that was a step up in terms of strength, I was all in. With the cigar now available we couldn’t wait to light one up and share our review. Made at AJ Fernandez this Nicaraguan Puro features a vintage 2016 Habano wrapper that […]

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AVO Maduro No. 2 Cigar Review

AVO Maduro was discontinued in 2015 when Davidoff decided to rebrand and repackage the line. In 2018, Davidoff would release the Maduro blend as a limited edition for the 30th Anniversary of the AVO with 600 boxes in four different sizes . Now in 2020, AVO cigars honors the first blend composed by AVO Uvezian by re-releasing the popular AVO Maduro. To create a more intense smoking experience, this blend changes the tempo on AVO […]

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