3Leaf Azalea Toro bring a fresh and personal touch to the premium cigar world, crafted by industry veteran Erik Wentworth and his longtime collaborator Jim Ferreira. The Azalea Toro features a San Andrés Maduro wrapper over Nicaraguan fillers. Each 10-count box is made even more special with hand-drawn band and box art created by Wentworth and Ferreira’s daughters, ages 9, 11, and 12—a true family collaboration. The Azalea presents a dark brown, smooth, and oily […]
This week on The After Show, the guys discuss Cigar Humidity as the Seasons Change. The temperatures are falling. What does this mean for your cigar humidity? We talk about what you need to be aware of to keep your cigars fresh in coming the winter months. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, we’re talking the US Cigar Market vs The World with Michael Cappellini of Toscano Cigars! We know what the US Cigar Market is is better than the rest of the world combined? Who better to ask than Michael from Toscano who sell cigars all over the world! Is it even a fair fight? You’d be surprised! We will smoke Toscano on this week’s show! Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo […]
Somewhere deep in the Dominican Republic, in a factory that shall remain nameless, the Lectin—The Cigar Authority’s 15th Anniversary Cigar was born. Because what better way to celebrate 15 years of The Cigar Authority than with a cigar named after an obscure dietary villain? This 6 x 54 features an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, San Andrés binder, and a blend of Nicaraguan and Dominican fillers. The wrapper presents a tan sandy color with a slight reddish […]
On today’s After Show, we’ve got Anthony Ambeilotis & we’re talking all in the family! He is Nick’s son and an integral part of what goes on at Mediterra. We learn more about him and his roles at the various companies. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, we’re talking about New Cigar Shop Owners with Nick Ambeliotis! Nick is a highly successful entrepreneur that just opened his own cigar store in Pittsburgh & creator of Mediterra Cigars! We ask Nick what some of the challenges he’s faced so far while smoking Mediterra! Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the […]
This week on The After Show, the war on cigars in CA continues. It seems like California is going to war against nicotine. However, it seems directed only at smoking. Why would they be doing this. We have some theories. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, we’re talking about the Cigar Inventors & ask who created what!? Over the years there have been lots of innovations in the Cigar World but who were the cigar inventors of these new ideas? We will smoke Dos Hombre Dominican in the second hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the […]
The Aladino Candela Toro features a Honduran-grown candela wrapper that carries a subdued olive-drab green rather than the bright green often associated with this style. The wrapper is silky smooth to the touch, matte in finish, and manages to avoid both oiliness and toothiness. While veins and seams are visible, the construction is solid and appealing, showing the care that went into its rolling. Right from the start, the cigar introduces a distinct matcha green […]
On today’s After Show, we’ve got comedian Tony V. We’re talking about some hypothetical batters between the Kiss Army and the Perdomo Army, Cigar Authority vs Cigar Manufacturers. Who will win? Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at […]