This episode was recorded live at the TCA Tampa 16th Anniversary event. We recorded the show in The American Room at the J.C. Newman factory in Tampa. Three of the event participants join us. 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 […]
World’s Longest-Running Cigar Podcast Marks 16 Uninterrupted Years with Exclusive Limited-Edition Holy Cow! Cigar at America’s Oldest Operating Cigar Factory Salem, New Hampshire / Tampa, Florida – The Cigar Authority (TCA) the undisputed authority on all things’ cigar and the longest-running weekly cigar podcast in the world, proudly commemorates its remarkable 16th anniversary with a milestone that’s as bold and unforgettable as the cigars it champions. Since launching on April 1, 2010, TCA has never […]
It’s The Cigar Authority’s 16th Anniversary Show Live From Tampa, Florida at the JC Newman Cigar Factory! We are celebrating our sweet sixteen with TCA fans who’ve flown in from around the country while we smoke Brick House & unveil the TCA 16th Anniversary Cigar! 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 […]
Introduced in 2001 by La Flor Dominicana, the LFD Ligero Oscuro L500 has been a go to smoke for full bodied fans for decades. It is built with an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over estate-grown Dominican binder and fillers from La Canela, The wrapper carries a dark, espresso-toned, mottled appearance with an oily, marbled sheen that catches the light. There’s a bit of tooth and some visible veins, reinforcing its rugged character, while the densely packed, […]
This week on The After Show, we give you the 10 Reasons Why People Collect Cigars. Some people collect cigars and many cigar smokers don’t. What are some of the reasons people become cigar collectors? 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 […]
Perdomo Cigars has announced the release of Perdomo Legacy Father & Son, a limited-production extension of the Legacy line that brings together two generations of blending expertise. The project represents a collaborative effort between Nick Perdomo and Nicholas Perdomo III, highlighting both individual blending styles and a shared vision rooted in the company’s family tradition. Central to the Perdomo Legacy Father & Son series is Nicaraguan Shade Grown tobacco, a proprietary varietal developed by Nick […]
Avo’s 100th! This week on The Cigar Authority, we celebrate Avo Uvezian’s 100th birthday & discuss Cuba’s future with Colin Ganley of Experience Cuban Culture! Avo was many things including a cigar legend, we talk his legacy in the cigar world along with chat with Colin Ganley of ECC a full-service travel company specializing in travel for Americans visiting Cuba! Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk […]
Liga Privada H99 Toro delivers a bold and complex smoking experience that pays tribute to the Connecticut River Valley’s rich tobacco heritage. Introduced by Drew Estate in 2018 as the first new regular-production addition to the renowned Liga Privada portfolio in nearly a decade, the H99 features a unique Corojo wrapper grown in the heart of the Connecticut River Valley. This hybrid leaf combines Stalk-Cut Habano with Corojo ’99 genetics, giving the cigar its H99 […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, the results are in! It’s the 2026 Cigar TCA Survey Results! We have all your answers, lets break it down while we smoke Charter Oak. 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 […]
Miami, FL — Casa Carrillo proudly announces the release of Pledge Purple, a Premier Collection cigar created to commemorate the five-year anniversary of Pledge Prequel, Cigar Aficionado’s 2020 Cigar of the Year, awarded an exceptional 98 rating. Following the announcement of that historic honor in 2021, Casa Carrillo made a deliberate and forward-thinking decision: to set aside a select portion of the finest Havana-seed Connecticut wrapper from the very same standout crop used in the original Pledge Prequel. Grown in […]