This week on The Cigar Authority, we talk about the Cigar Guys behind The Cigar Guy with Eric Newman, Owner of JC Newman Cigars! We all know some of the big names in the cigar world but we don’t hear about the key people behind the scenes who make it all work. Lets chat with Eric about some of the key cogs of the business you probably don’t know while smoking Sarzedas & relaunching Diamond […]
West Tampa Chef Rick is the latest culinary-inspired release in the brand’s popular Food Series, handcrafted at Tabacalera Pages de Nicaragua S.A. This 6 x 52 toro features an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over an Ecuadorian Sumatra binder with Nicaraguan fillers. The milk chocolate-colored wrapper has a light oily sheen and a slightly toothy, sandy texture accented by a few visible veins, giving the cigar an inviting, handcrafted appearance. The first third opens with a flavorful […]
On today’s After Show, we talk about a cigar backup plan why cigar manufacturers in Nicaragua need a Plan B. Besides the tariffs, the political situation is tenuous. 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 the cigars we smoke at https://www.2guyscigars.com.
This week on The Cigar Authority, we’re going back to school for Cigar Etiquette 2.0 with Didier Benitah Owner of Didier Cigars! It’s been awhile since our first cigar etiquette lesson & who better than luxury cigar brand founder + fashion industry veteran Didier Benitah to give us a refresher course! We will smoke Didier in the first hour! The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in […]
Angel Cuesta Rosado Toro pays tribute to one of the oldest names in premium cigars with a blend that feels every bit as refined as its heritage. Handmade at J.C. Newman’s historic El Reloj factory in Tampa, Florida, this Toro is wrapped in a Ecuadorian Habano Rosado leaf with undisclosed binder & filler tobaccos. The cigar makes an excellent first impression with an oily caramel-brown wrapper highlighted by a rich, glossy sheen. Nearly invisible seams, […]
On today’s After Show, we talk about the latest cigar tariffs update. The landscape is ever-changing, and we’ll keep you up to date on what to know when it comes to premium cigar imports & more! 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 […]
Micallef Cigars proudly announces the release of Micallef Orange, the newest addition to the acclaimed Color Series. Following the success of Black, Blue, Red, Purple, Green, and White, Micallef Orange continues the tradition of delivering premium quality and exceptional flavor at a remarkable value for brick-and-mortar retailers and their loyal customers. Crafted at the Micallef Cigars factory in Estelí, Nicaragua, Micallef Orange is a medium-bodied cigar featuring a smooth Connecticut wrapper over a San Andrés […]
Hudson, NH — To commemorate the 175th Anniversary of Byron, Selected Tobacco is releasing the Byron 175 Tribute Set, a collector’s presentation celebrating one of the most historically significant names in premium cigars. Produced in extremely limited quantities, the Tribute Set embodies the artistry and timeless philosophy that has made Nelson Alfonso and Selected Tobacco internationally recognized among the world’s most discerning cigar enthusiasts. Presented in an elegant display package, the collection features four cosmetic-grade […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, we figure out the Cigar Industry Food-Chain with Ernesto Perez-Carrillo III of Casa Carrillo Cigars! Which cigar brands or companies reign supreme at the top of the chain? Tune in to find out while we smoke Casa Carrillo Encore Majestic & launch the new Encore Noir II! The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at […]
Hudson, NH- Two Guys Cigars is proud to announce the Casa Carrillo Encore Noir II, is now available exclusively at all Two Guys Cigars locations and 2GuysCigars.com. Encore Noir II introduces a richer and more intense interpretation of the Encore Noir series in a new Celestial No. 2 vitola measuring 6 1/8 x 50. Unlike the original Encore Noir released in April 2024, which featured an Ecuadorian wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder and Dominican and Nicaraguan […]