The HVC Black Friday 2024 is an exclusive annual release crafted at the Fabrica de Tabacos HVC S.A. in Nicaragua, showcasing a carefully curated blend of Nicaraguan tobaccos dressed in a dark, oily Mexican San Andrés wrapper. What sets this year’s edition apart is the inclusion of filler leaf from Ometepe—the volcanic island in Lake Nicaragua—famed for imparting earthy depth and mineral-rich complexity to the tobacco. From the first glance, the Black Friday 2024 makes […]
On Today’s After Show we ask, is there something funny about cigar smoking? Dan Davison and Tony V join us to talk about cigars and comedy. Why did so many comedians smoke cigars back in the day? 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. As always you can […]
Basel,Switzerland – The Davidoff Chefs Edition 2025 brings together the finest tobaccos, meticulously selected and balanced by the most discerning palates in the world. When Davidoff’s expert Master Blenders collaborate with some of the world’s most celebrated chefs, the result has to be a palate stimulation of the highest form. For the fourth time, Davidoff has partnered with the culinary elite to craft a limited-edition cigar – a creation that combines the artistry of fine […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, we’re talking Cigar Events-Past, Present, & Future with Comedian Tony V & Dan Davison of The Ash Holes! Neither of these two are strangers to cigar events, lets talk to them about their experiences & what we all think cigar events will look like in the future while smoking Stadium Series 6×60! Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. […]
The Liga Privada Aniversario Robusto from Drew Estate was created to celebrate a decade of excellence, and it certainly delivers a memorable smoking experience. This limited-edition cigar features a rare Criollo-seed wrapper grown exclusively in the Connecticut River Valley, paired with a Mexican San Andrés negro binder and a blend of Nicaraguan and Honduran fillers. The presentation is striking, with a fan pigtail cap and closed foot. Its mottled, dark chocolate wrapper glistens with oils […]
On today’s After Show, we follow up on the discussion about women and cigars from last week’s episode of the The Ashholes. Are women poised to take over the cigar industry? 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. As always you can find many of the cigars we […]
Hudson, NH – The United Cigar and J.C. Newman’s El Baton Cameroon Firecracker collaboration ships to Firecracker Retailers at the end of the month. This partnership marks the first time J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has created a Firecracker, all in honor of the 60th anniversary of Stanford J. Newman’s discovery of Cameroon tobacco. The El Baton Cameroon Firecracker by J.C. Newman will feature the El Baton band and pay tribute to the rich history and […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, it’s the Story of Cameroon Tobacco! Cameroon wrapper is one of the rarest & most difficult cigar tobaccos to work with. What make’s this leaf stand out among the rest? Find out this week. In the first hour, we’ll be smoking a rare Cameroon cigar from deep inside the vault, and we will smoke United Sun Grown in the second hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan […]
The CLE Maduro 11/18 is a beautifully crafted perfecto that immediately stands out with its bulbous shape and rustic charm. The dark Mexican San Andrés wrapper, slightly rough with moderate tooth, gives it a bold, earthy look that contrasts with the smooth draw it delivers. The construction is excellent, with a clean burn that held up even on a windy day, a testament to CLE’s craftsmanship. From the first third, flavors of milk chocolate and […]
On today’s After Show show, we look into the current state of cigar tariffs. How do tariffs this affect the cigar industry? We talk about some of the possible consequences of cigar tariffs. 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. As always you can find many of the […]