This week on The Cigar Authority, it’s the 2025 Contenders Show! Today we will announce the 2025 Contenders for The Cigar of The Year! Lots of new cigars have come out in the past year but which ones are worthy of being a contender!? We will smoke the DBL Pipa in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is […]
Casa Carrillo Endure Corona Gorda pairs a rich Meerapfel Cameroon wrapper—Ernesto Perez-Carrillo’s first use of Cameroon in decades—with select Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos. Launched exclusively by Two Guys Smoke Shop as part of their 40th Anniversary, this limited 6″ x 46 Corona Gorda expands the Endure line with a refined, small-ring-gauge expression. The cigar presents a dark, oily wrapper with a rugged, rustic character. Light leather tones show through the toothy Meerapfel leaf, and […]
Davidoff’s newest zodiac release—the Year of the Horse 2026 Limited Edition—has officially arrived at retailers. Continuing the annual tradition that began in 2013, this year’s edition celebrates the hallmark traits of the Horse: independence, strength, and a refined sense of occasion. The new Toro Especial (55×6½) is a first for Davidoff and is crafted with a blend designed to highlight nuance and balance. Handcrafted in the Dominican Republic, it features an Ecuadorian wrapper, a proprietary […]
This week on The After Show, Dan Davison of The Ash Holes joins the panel & we tackle a user question about A Day in the Life of a Cigar Rep. Kevin wants to know more about what cigar reps do on a day to day basis. Dan once was on the road as a rep so we provide some insight into what it’s like being a cigar sales rep. Join Mr. Jonathan, and Ed […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, we ask what’s the right humidor for you!? With winter months coming fast it’s the perfect time to talk humidors & keeping your cigars secure all season long. Humidors Big or Small we’ll cover them all & find the perfect humidor for you while smoking Umbagog Bronzeback Robusto in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. […]
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 […]