This week on The Cigar Authority, we’re getting ready for a Cigar Trade Show with Jarrid Trudeau Executive Vice President of Kristoff Cigars! We talk with Jarrid about what goes into preparing for a trade show as a Manufacturer & the guys will give their perspective as a retailer while smoking Kristoff Maduro! Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a […]
The Red Anchor Admiral from United Cigars is a standout example of the craftsmanship blended by the Kelner family at the Kelner Boutique Factory in the Dominican Republic. Built with a Dominican binder and a layered filler blend of Dominican San Vicente, Habano ’92, and Pennsylvania Broadleaf, all wrapped in an Ecuadorian Habano 2000 leaf. This cigar immediately sets the tone with a rustic, milk chocolate-colored wrapper. It carries a soft satin sheen with some […]
This week on The After Show, we answer some more vault questions! Dave has some additional questions that didn’t get used for The Vault Contest. There is no way he will waste content, so here we go. 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 […]
Madrid, Spain — Byron 175th Anniversary Humidor, first unveiled at the 2025 PCA Trade Show in New Orleans, is now entering its shipping phase, with initial deliveries to select retailers scheduled to begin in next week. Created to commemorate the 175-year legacy of the Byron brand, this limited-edition humidor represents a defining moment for Selected Tobacco and its founder, Nelson Alfonso. Produced in a strictly limited run of 175 individually numbered units, the project was […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, we talk Cigar Core Values! Dave answers what matters most to a cigar company by breaking down the Core Values of Two Guys! We will smoke Abuelo & Terra Nova DFK from this month’s care package. 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 […]
The Micallef White Toro marks the latest addition to the Micallef Color Series, debuting in February 2026 with a profile that leans classic while still offering plenty of depth. Handmade in Estelí, Nicaragua at the Gomez Sanchez Family 1934 factory, this Toro features a Connecticut wrapper over a Broadleaf binder with Nicaraguan and Dominican fillers—a combination that immediately suggests balance with a touch of richness. Right out of the gate, the cigar is visually impressive. […]
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, […]