This week, we talk about some listener feedback that discusses why he’s disappointed with Dave. What are his issues with Dave? 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 Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.
On the May 9th Episode of The Cigar Authority we smoked the Diamond Crown No. 4 from JC Newman Cigar Company which was part of the care package. According to the JC Newman website, in celebration of J.C. Newman Cigar Company’s 100th Anniversary in 1995, Stanford Newman joined Carlos Fuente, Sr., to develop an exceptional series of Super Premium cigars. Stanford dreamed of making the best cigar in the world with no regard for how […]
On the May 9th Episode of The Cigar Authority we smoked the Diamond Crown No. 4 from JC Newman Cigar Company which was part of the care package. According to the JC Newman website, in celebration of J.C. Newman Cigar Company’s 100th Anniversary in 1995, Stanford Newman joined Carlos Fuente, Sr., to develop an exceptional series of Super Premium cigars. Stanford dreamed of making the best cigar in the world with no regard for how […]
Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Today, tickets are on sale for Two Guys Smoke Shops 35th Anniversary. 35 Years of a cigar shop Dave founded in 1985. Today he will share the questions & answers people always ask and some that nobody thought to ask. We will do this while lighting up the Diamond Crown No. 4 from the Care Package. In the second hour we look at […]
While driving into work this morning I was wondering how much my palate has changed over the years. Often when talking to people the majority of people prefer smoking the 1964 Anniversary Maduro over the Natural, even those who prefer mild cigars. In 2008 I awarded the Natural my first ever 100 point rating and subsequently I reviewed it again in 2017 when I scored it a 96. So why review it again? 9 out […]
This week, we talk about last week’s news about the sale of Altadis U.S.A. and a 50% stake of Habanos S.A. Why are there 2 different companies involving in buying the assets? 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 Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH and as always you can find many of […]
Tatuaje celebrates their 10th year of making a limited edition release for the Tobacconist Association of America by changing up wrapper on their highly sought after release. For the first time the Tatuaje TAA features Sumatra wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler. Looking back over the previous 9 releases, 7 of them feature a Broadleaf wrapper, with the other two being adorned by a Habano wrapper and the other San Andres. The 2020 release is […]
This week on The Cigar Authority during the first how we smoked Abuelo which was part of The Cigar Authority Care Package. The name Abuelo means Grandpa it is produced in Honduras. Can a cigar that retails for under $2.50 when purchased by the box be any good? We shared our thoughts on the show and today we offer a full on review. Cigar: Abuelo Wrapper: Honduras Binder: Honduras Filler: Honduras Length: 7″ Ring Gauge: 54 Size: Churchill The Look: Packaged in 20 count cabinet […]
Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… How has the Coronavirus impacted the Cigar Industry? Who are the winners and who are the losers? Who will survive and who won’t? We will break it down as we light up Abuelo from The Cigar Authority Care Package in the first hour. In the second hour smoke a Juarez from Crowned Heads that is also from the Care Package as we continue […]
One of the hardest working men in the cigar industry is Rocky Patel and we caught up with him on The Cigar Authority April 18th, 2020. Today we review the latest from Rocky Patel with the TAA Exclusivo 2020 which is limited to only 1,000 boxes made at Tabacalera Villa Cuba S.A in Esteli, Nicaragua. Cigar Review: Rocky Patel TAA Exclusivo 2020 Wrapper: San Andres Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Length: 6″ Ring Gauge: 52 Size: Toro The Look: Package in 20 count boxes emblazoned […]