Tatuaje Skinny Monsters The Frank
Back in 2008, limited edition cigars began a new era that I personally believe changed the cigar industry. Some might argue it was for the better and some might argue it was for the worse. No matter...
View ArticleHerrera Esteli TAA Exclusive Cigar Review
As we approach the 5th Anniversary (June 11, 2016) of Willy Herrera joining Drew Estate we figured we would take a look at an exclusive cigar to TAA Members. Before joining Drew Estate, Willy Herrera...
View ArticleHirochi Robaina “Hirochi” Pre- Release Cigar Review
In 2015 the first of a series of changes that read like a novella, centered around the Hirochi Robaina brand. The week before the IPCPR show in New Orleans Robaina would leave Cubanacan and move to La...
View ArticleThe 22N / 83W Epicure No. 4 – Cigar Review
Every now and then I look for tasty smokes that I can buy boxes of without emptying my bank account. I’ve smoked cigars that cost me twenty-five cents each, all the way to a single that cost me $300...
View ArticleEl Gueguense Toro Huaco – Cigar Review
Nick Melillo was in charge of tobacco for Drew Estate up until a couple years ago, when he left to start his own cigar business named Foundation Cigar Company. The cigar I’m reviewing today is the...
View ArticleAsylum Experiment Tension 5 x 50 & 6 x 60 Cigar Review
This “Experiment” is the first of many to come from Christian Eiroa (CLE) and Tom Lazuka (Asylum) and it allows their customers and fans to really see what goes on in the Asylum. This first release...
View ArticleC.L.E. Azabache 6 x 54 Cigar Review
Azabache, which translates into jet black, is a glistening coal that is often used in jewelry in the Cuban culture. The cigars which are exclusive to retailers that are a member of the Tobacconist...
View ArticleLa Gianna Havana Maduro Robusto – Cigar Review
This week our own David Garofalo’s daughter, Gianna, is graduating college. This is obviously a special time for the both of them, so I figured why not review the cigar he made in her name. La Gianna...
View ArticlePadron Serie 1926 No. 48 TAA Exclusive Cigar Review
This limited release size in the 1926 blend was created as an exclusive for the Tobacconist Association of America or the TAA. The award-winning Padron 1926 Serie Blend premiered in 2002 to commemorate...
View ArticleDos Hombres Nicaragua Robusto
With yesterday’s news on the FDA Regulations, I figured I would take a look at a cigar that came out before 2007. The Dos Hombres was released in 1995, which will make it safe if the predicate date...
View ArticleNestor Miranda Art Deco Cigar Review
It’s always a good time when friends come to town, and this week started off with Hector Paz the VP of Sales from Miami Cigar & Company coming up for a visit with their new New England Sales Rep...
View ArticleB.G. Meyer Gigantes – Cigar Review
In 2014, The Cigar Authority announced the winner of our Cigar of the Year award. That cigar was the B.G. Meyer Standard Issue, a blend by Rob Weiss (whom you may know as the producer of TV shows such...
View ArticleLa Gran Llave Corona Extra Cigar Review
Way back in February, Michael Argenti contacted The Cigar Authority with news that he would be coming back to the cigar industry with a new cigar called La Gran Llave which translates The Big Key....
View ArticleLa Flor Dominicana Perfecto Habano Review
With Litto Gomez and Jon Carney coming to town next week for the launch of the La Flor Dominicana TAA 48th, we reached into our archives with a cigar that was originally reviewed in November. The...
View ArticlePadron Serie 1926 Natural TAA No. 48 Cigar Review
Today’s cigar is an exclusive to the members of the Tobacconist Association of America. The TAA No. 48 arrived last week in its Maduro format which we reviewed, and this week saw the arrival of the...
View ArticleIllusione ~2~ Cigar Review
This morning at work we were discussing some potential conspiracy theories regarding the FDA Regulations, and discussing if big tobacco was behind them to push the little guy out. If you listen to the...
View ArticleKILO Toro – Cigar Review
Last year, our very own Barry Stein released Kilo; cigar that he had been working on for quite some time. He was looking for something that would fit his palate, a cigar with strength and balance. So...
View ArticleChele by C.L.E. Robusto Cigar Review
Two new cigars were originally debuted for members of the TAA in addition to the TAA Exclusive Azabache. Those cigars were Prieto which is Spanish slang for dark-skinned and Chele, which is slang for...
View ArticlePrieto by C.L.E. Corona Gorda Review
Yesterday we reviewed one of two new cigars that were introduced by C.L.E. at the 2016 TAA. Those cigars were Chele, which is slang for light-skinned and Prieto, which is Spanish slang for...
View ArticleDavidoff Chefs Edition Cigar Review
For the first time in history, Davidoff master blenders have collaborated with six of the world’s top chefs to create Davidoff’s latest cigar creation, the Davidoff Chefs Edition. The Davidoff Chefs...
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