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Rocky Patel Sapphire Sixty Cigar Review

Released in 2026, the Rocky Patel Sapphire is the latest addition to Rocky Patel’s Gemstone series, joining Gold and Emerald. Inspired by the brilliance and depth of the gemstone, Sapphire was crafted to reflect elegance, sophistication, and quiet power. Made in Nicaragua, the blend features a Mexican San Andrés wrapper over an undisclosed binder and Nicaraguan and Honduran filler tobaccos. The Rocky Patel Sapphire Sixty features a rich, dark chocolate-colored wrapper presented in a box-pressed […]

October 1, 2026 by Dave

Atabey Ritos Gift Set 2nd Edition Now Shipping

Hudson, NH – Atabey Ritos Gift Set will begin shipping first week of October. These limited-edition sets feature five Atabey Ritos cigars (6 1/8 x 55) in cosmetic-grade tubes paired with an elegant porcelain Atabey ashtray. This remarkable gift set is a celebration of Atabey and the post-roll aging process that Nelson Alfonso of Selected Tobacco has become known for. Designed with purpose, the five-year, post-roll aged Atabey Ritos is a tribute to the Goddess […]

October 1, 2026 by Dave

Special 2026 Expo Recap Show LIVE – The After Show

On this special, live edition of The After Show, we talk about the 2026 New England Cigar Expo. We’ll share some stories and behind the scene happenings. 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 at https://www.2guyscigars.com. Never […]

September 29, 2026 by Dave

The Cigar Hall of Fame 2026 Inductee Announced

The cigar world celebrated history in the making as Montecristo Cigars was unveiled as the 2026 Inductee into The Cigar Hall of Fame during a live ceremony at the New England Cigar Expo before a crowd of more than 500 passionate cigar enthusiasts. Since formed in 2023, The Cigar Hall of Fame exists to honor cigar brands that have left an indelible mark on the industry. With a permanent home online at TheCigarHallOfFame.com, the Hall […]

September 28, 2026 by Dave

2026 New England Cigar Expo Show AFTER DARK

This week on The Cigar Authority, it’s The 2026 Expo Show After Dark! The 2026 New England Cigar Expo has just ended & the guys have a lot to say about it! What went wrong, & maybe even what went right! We will smoke Tatanka in the first hour. 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 […]

September 25, 2026 by Dave

Tatanka The Montana Robusto Cigar Review

Tatanka The Montana Cigars pay tribute to the untamed spirit of Big Sky Country, with a blend inspired by the rugged landscapes and vast mountain ranges of the American West. Featuring rich Nicaraguan fillers, a unique Guatemalan binder, and a dark Mexican San Andrés wrapper, The Montana delivers a rich and complex smoking experience. The Montana features a dark brown, toothy wrapper with an attractive oily sheen. Well-packed and sturdy in the hand, the cigar […]

September 24, 2026 by Dave

No More Cuban Cigars in Germany? – The After Show

On Today’s After Show, we discuss Intertabac taking place in Germany, while the supply of Cuban cigars has been suddenly cut off. 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 at https://www.2guyscigars.com.

September 23, 2026 by Dave

Getting Ready for the New England Cigar Expo 2026

This week on The Cigar Authority, we’re getting ready for The New England Cigar Expo 2026! The expo is just one week away & Dave breaks down what ticket holders can expect at this years event! We’ll smoke Broadway by Crowned Heads in the first hour. 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 […]

September 18, 2026 by Dave

Aganorsa Supreme Leaf International Robusto Cigar Review

Earlier this year, Aganorsa Leaf brought Supreme Leaf International to the U.S. market for a special one-time offering. Previously available only through select retailers outside the United States, the Supreme Leaf International Robusto features a blend crafted entirely from Nicaraguan tobaccos and finished with a Corojo 99 wrapper. Only 1,000 boxes of each size were allocated to the American market. The Supreme Leaf International Robusto features a rich, milk chocolate-brown wrapper with a slightly rustic […]

September 17, 2026 by Dave

Is Comedy Better Now or Was it Better Then? – The After Show

On today’s After Show, Tony V joins us to talk about comedy. He’s been doing standup comedy for over 40 years, so he can help us decide whether it was better then or now. 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 […]

September 16, 2026 by Dave

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