The Cigar Authority

Selected Tobacco Introduces Deluxe Edition Collection Set

Hudson, NH — Selected Tobacco announces the release of its Deluxe Edition Collection Set, a limited-production offering that reflects the design vision of founder Nelson Alfonso. The collection brings together five of the company’s most recognized cigar lines in a refined, presentation-focused format. The set will make its official debut at the 2026 PCA (Premium Cigar Association) Trade Show this year in New Orleans. The Deluxe Edition Collection Set includes five individually packaged cigars, each […]

April 14, 2026 by Dave

Getting Ready For A Cigar Trade Show With Jarrid Trudeau

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 […]

April 10, 2026 by Dave

Red Anchor Admiral Cigar Review

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 […]

April 9, 2026 by Dave

Additional Cigar Vault Questions – The After Show

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 […]

April 8, 2026 by Dave

Byron 175th Anniversary Humidor Begins Shipping

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 […]

April 8, 2026 by Dave

Cigar Core Values

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 […]

April 3, 2026 by Dave

Micallef White Toro Cigar Review

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. […]

April 2, 2026 by Dave

Talking to 3 Attendees of TCA Tampa – The After Show

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 […]

April 1, 2026 by Dave

Cigar Authority Celebrates Sweet 16 With Holy Cow! Cigar

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 […]

March 28, 2026 by Dave

Cigar Authority’s 16th Anniversary Show Live From Tampa

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 […]

March 27, 2026 by Dave

Older Posts