This week on The Cigar Authority, it’s Cigar Rolling Live with Francisco Almonte of DBL Cigars! Francisco is a legendary cigar roller turned brand owner & he’ll be live in studio rolling cigars. We will smoke the DBL Chengo Habano 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 a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded […]
The Rojas Street Tacos Al Pastor Gordo is the third blend in the Street Tacos Series, continuing the brand’s theme of naming cigars after taco meats—in this case, the savory “al pastor,” pork marinated and roasted on a vertical spit like shawarma. The cigar draws inspiration from this flavorful dish with a rich blend that’s just as layered and complex. The blend features an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, Mexican San Andrés binder, and a blend of […]
This week on The After Show, we are joined by Dan Davison of The Ash Holes & talk about three letter acronyms in and out of the cigar industry. We might even talk about some with fewer or more letters. 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 […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, it’s the 2025 Cigar Draft! 48 cigars are on the board and we have to pick the best pack with a salary cap of $133.00. Dan Davison of The Ash Holes joins us for this annual episode. Tune in for the 2025 Cigar Draft! We will smoke the Oliva Serie G in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and […]
Released in May 2025, the Perdomo Legacy Nicaraguan Shade Grown Churchill is a project nearly five years in the making, spearheaded by Nicholas Perdomo III. It showcases a special Nicaraguan Shade Grown wrapper—developed from a unique hybrid of Cuban and Cameroon seed—cultivated at the Perdomo family’s Finca Natalie farm in Estelí. Paired with a Nicaraguan binder and filler, all aged for a decade, this cigar promises depth, richness, and balance. Upon inspection, the Churchill is […]
On Today’s After Show, we continue talking about how to make a great cigar podcasting. We share some practical tips we’ve picked up in almost 15 years of podcasting especially what not to do. 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
Hudson, NH – In a rare and remarkable collaboration, Jorge Padrón of Padrón Cigars has joined forces with David Garofalo, founder of Two Guys Smoke Shop, to release a stunning commemorative cigar: the Padrón Ruby Red Exclusive Edition—a once-in-a-lifetime release honoring the 40th anniversary of Two Guys Smoke Shop. Ruby, the traditional gemstone for a 40-year celebration, inspired the name and luxurious design of this limited edition. Only 200 individually numbered humidors have been produced, […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, we’ll be talking about how to do a cigar podcast. The Cigar Authority has been publishing episodes for over 15 years. Today, we share what we’ve learned, so you can create a great cigar podcast of your own. We will smoke Nestor Miranda Coffee Break CT in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar […]
Back by popular demand, the Aladino Cameroon Reserva returns in July 2025 with its signature character, rare composition, and elevated presentation. Crafted entirely from Honduran-grown Cameroon tobacco cultivated at the JRE Tobacco Farm, this is the first true Cameroon puro of its kind. Masterfully blended by industry legends Julio R. Eiroa and Justo Eiroa since 2017, the Cameroon Reserva delivers an unmatched richness and aroma, standing as a testament to the Eiroa family’s commitment to […]
The Rocky Patel Emerald Toro is a standout offering that marks a notable shift in Rocky Patel’s portfolio—his first box-pressed cigar crafted to land on the lighter side of medium-bodied. The Emerald features an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper complemented by dual binders—one from Nicaragua and another from Mexico. The filler predominantly consists of Nicaraguan tobacco, with the addition of a single leaf from the Jamastran Valley in Honduras Visually, the Emerald impresses right out of the […]