Don Benigno Reserva Maduro Toro – Cigar Review
Back in 1950, a man named Benigno Arronte was born in Pinar Del Rio, Cuba. At the time, his grandfather owned a cigar factory named “Ceniza” in Vuelta Abajo, where Don Benigno would learn the processes...
View ArticleDavidoff Year of the Rooster Cigar Review
It’s been a crazy week here so far at The Cigar Authority which is part of the United Cigar Radio Network. On Wednesday our websites were hacked almost causing a delay in the launch of The Ash Holes....
View ArticleRocky Patel Special Edition Robusto Cigar Review
I’ve long been a fan of supporting local business when possible. You see, I prefer to support my local retailer even if it means paying a bit more. My theory is if you spend $10.00 in your hometown,...
View ArticleBlack Diamond Emerald Cigar Review
Black Friday, traditionally the official start of the holiday shopping season. However, historically Black Friday hasn’t been a huge day for cigar retailers as people tend to wait for the last-minute...
View ArticleLa Aurora 107 Cosecha 2006 Corona Gorda Cigar Review
On my honeymoon I came across a cigar that I could not get enough of. In fact, it was the best cigar I smoked while in Miami, St. Thomas and St. Marteen and it might just be one of the best under $10...
View ArticleDavidoff Escurio Gran Perfecto Cigar Review
In June of 2016, Davidoff Cigars announced a line extension for Escurio. The line would be getting a few new sizes including today’s review the Gran Perfecto. The cigar which is cut at the foot begins...
View ArticleVallejuelo Gran Toro – Cigar Review
Vallejuelo cigars are made in a small factory down in Santiago, Dominican Republic. Originally created for the European market, the started making their way to the states several years ago and since...
View ArticleWinston Churchill Toro Cigar Review
Today, November 30, 2016 marks what would have been the 142nd Birthday of Winston Churchill. What better way to celebrate than with a Winston Churchill. For me I first became aware of Winston...
View ArticleLa Imperiosa by Crowned Heads – Cigar Review
In 2014, Crowned Heads released the first edition of their limited edition Las Calaveras brand of cigars. They were so popular that brand owner Jon Huber decided to re-release that same blend under a...
View ArticleBG Meyer Slackers Cigar Review
The weather outside is frightful, so it’s time to find a short format cigar that is delightful. I don’t know where you live, but here in the Northeast temperatures are beginning to dip to the point...
View ArticleC.O. Jones Robusto Cigar Review
The first snowfall of the year, and everyone forgets how to drive. To steal from comedian Vic DiBitetto, the panic sets in and everyone has to run out to get the bread and milk. Then you get the losers...
View ArticleAvo Syncro Nicaragua Robusto – Cigar Review
Avo. A name synonymous with fine cigars and musical talent. Over three decades ago in the early 1980’s, Avo quietly entered into the premium cigar market only selling 120,000 cigars in his first year....
View ArticleUnited Cigar Natural Robusto Review
United Cigar comes from United Cigar Group and is one of the few truly boutique cigars on the market today, sold in less than 100 retail shops in America. Both the Maduro and Natural utilize...
View ArticleVia Havana Corojo Toro Cigar Review
Today we smoke the Via Havana which is a cigar from Costa Rica. It’s limited to just 200 accounts nationwide to control the production and make sure the cigars meet the high standards set by Steven...
View ArticleCroMagnon Knuckle Dragger – Cigar Review
It’s starting to chill down up here in New Hampshire, so I was looking for something I could enjoy outside that wouldn’t take too much time. But I also wanted a cigar that was going to have the power I...
View ArticleEl Gueguense Robusto Cigar Review
This summer of 2015 saw the launch of Foundation Cigar Company by Nick Melillo who had his career start at the retail level while living in the state of Connecticut. From here he would go on to Drew...
View ArticleVia Havana El Morro Maduro – Cigar Review
I was rummaging through the humidor this morning looking for a cigar I haven’t had in a while. As soon as I saw a Via Havana peek out under some other sticks in my collection, I dug it out. These...
View ArticlePadron 1926 Maduro No.6 – Cigar Review
In 1926, Jose O. Padron was born in the country of Cuba. Fast forward to 1964 after immigrating to the US, he founded one of the worlds most successful brands of premium cigars in the city of Miami....
View ArticleLotus Jaws – Cigar Cutter Review
Every so often, there comes a cigar accessory that catches my eye. I’ve seen so many different kinds of cutters, lighters, cases… All that. However, the cigar tool I’ll be talking about today is...
View ArticleCruzado Gordo by Illusione Cigar Review
At IPCPR 2016, Dion Giolito unveiled a new look for his Cruzado line of cigars. The cigars which were once packaged in the retail friendly 4 rows of 5 cigars has been replaced by a more traditional...
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