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 […]
On this episode of The After Show, we talk about the JC Newman Cigar Factory Experience! Ed is just back from El Reloj in Ybor City. We discuss the experience and why every serious cigar smoker should make this a destination. 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
This week on The Cigar Authority, Who Was Zino Davidoff? Law Ream of Zino Cigars is here & we’re talking all things Zino Davidoff the cigar pioneer & creator of Davidoff Cigars. We will smoke Zino Nicaragua 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 live in front […]
Bandolero Premium Bravos by Selected Tobacco offers a refined and rare experience that lives up to its luxurious pedigree. Handcrafted in Costa Rica and aged for three years in cedar-lined humidors in Madrid, this cigar is the product of extreme attention to detail and old-world patience. This cigar is wrapped in an Ecuadorian Habano 2000 leaf, with a Nicaraguan binder, and a blend of Nicaraguan Ligero and Peruvian fillers. The wrapper presents a glossy sheen […]
Eric Newman joins us on today’s After Show with more Questions & Answers. This is a continuation of the regular show. Eric brought so many stories that we couldn’t fit them all in the regular show. 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
This week on The Cigar Authority, it’s Philosophies & Stories In The Cigar World with Eric Newman of J.C. Newman Cigars! Eric always comes up this time of year to the show & it’s a perfect time to talk Cigar Stories as JC Newman is celebrating their 130th Anniversary! We will smoke Diamond Crown in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. […]
Camacho Cigars is proud to announce its Limited Edition 2025 has arrived in stores. The multi-origin toro cigar comprises well-aged Dominican tobacco with Honduran and Mexican tobaccos that can be found in some of Camacho’s boldest of cigars. This extraordinary release celebrates the skilled Camacho Master Blenders’ unmatched expertise and passion with a cigar for their rebel aficionados. “Our Camacho Limited Edition 2025 is the essence of boldness and a statement in itself”, says Edward […]
The Micallef Purple Toro is the latest installment in the Micallef Color Series, debuting in April 2025. A symbolic blend that marries the best of the Micallef Red and Blue (appropriately as—red and blue colors make purple), this cigar brings together a San Andrés Sumatra wrapper, a Broadleaf binder, and a filler mix of Nicaraguan, Dominican, and Mexican tobaccos. From the outset, the presentation is elegant. The wrapper is a milk chocolate shade with a subtle […]
This week on The After Show, we ask if there’s still anything worth reading in the Cigar Industry? Times are changing, and so are reading habits. How do people consume cigar content? We talk about the various ways and whether anyone really wants to read anymore. 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 […]