On today’s After Show, Dave is heading down to this year’s TAA 2026 Trade Show in La Romana, Dominican Republic. What does he expect? How does it work, and how does he think it can improve? 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 Cigars in Salem, NH. As always you can find […]
Madrid, Spain – Five years ago, Nelson Alfonso envisioned a new home for Selected Tobacco. On October 10 and 11, 2026, that vision became reality as guests from across the premium cigar industry gathered in Madrid to celebrate the grand opening of the company’s new five-story facility. The two-day celebration began on October 10 with an exclusive tour of the 3,000-square-meter facility. Guests experienced firsthand the vision behind Selected Tobacco, exploring its tobacco processing, germination […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, it’s Horror in The Cigar Factory with Abe Flores Owner of PDR Cigars! Join Abe as we discuss the scary side of cigar manufacturing while smoking the PDR El Vinyl Cuvee Robusto. 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 Cigars in Salem, NH. As always you […]
Perdomo Cigars has announced the upcoming release of the Perdomo Legacy Gran Collection Sampler, an 11-count assortment showcasing the company’s Legacy line that debuted last year. Scheduled to ship in November 2026, the collection will be available in three wrappers: Connecticut, Maduro, and Nicaraguan Shade Grown, with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $150. The new collection features six different vitolas, including three new sizes exclusive to the Gran Collection Sampler: the Short Robusto (4 […]
AVO Uvezian would have celebrated his 100th birthday in 2026, and the AVO Expresivo marks a new chapter for the brand, departing from the classic blends enthusiasts have come to know. Released in the summer of 2026, the Expresivo is the first AVO blend produced at Davidoff’s Honduran factory, featuring premium Nicaraguan tobaccos finished with an Ecuadorian wrapper. The AVO Expresivo features a mahogany-brown, toothy wrapper with a subtle oily sheen. Densely packed without feeling […]
Madrid, Spain – The Robusto Edition Set is an exclusive collector’s release honoring the guests of the Selected Tobacco facility grand opening in Madrid on the weekend of October 10th and 11th 2026. Representing the breadth of the Selected Tobacco portfolio, the set brings together five cigars from the house’s distinguished brands, including two previously unreleased sizes. Presented in a bespoke package that reflects the attention to detail synonymous with Nelson Alfonso’s work, offering a […]
On today’s After Show, Gene Haines, The American Room Production Manager, joins Ed to talk about JC Newman Personal Reserve program. Ed had cigars made for his 65th birthday celebration. 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 Cigars in Salem, NH. As always you can find many of the cigars we smoke […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, we recap our cigar trip to Europe! Dave & Mr. J are back in the mother country to discuss their trip to Spain & Italy. Hear all about behind the scenes of Italy show & their trip to Madrid, Spain to visit the Selected Tobacco Factory while smoking Big Sky Big Horn. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front […]
Buffalo Ten Broadleaf is the latest addition to Artista’s Buffalo Ten “Rugged Country Series,” a collection of cigars designed to deliver quality and flavor at an affordable price. As Artista puts it, “We make cigars, not money.” The Broadleaf blend features a dark Broadleaf wrapper, Habano binder, and a proprietary combination of fillers from the United States, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic. The Buffalo Ten Broadleaf Toro features a dark, rustic brown wrapper with subtle […]
On today’s After Show, we take you behind the scenes of the Toscano Factory Trip! Dave and Jonathan are on their own. Ed was busy setting up for the podcast in the factory. Dave and Jonathan share some stories of the trip to Italy. 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 Cigars […]