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CigarWorth Launches October 12th

CigarWorth Unveiled, Promising to Transform How Premium Cigars Are Valued, Documented and Collected Madrid, Spain -A project more than three years in the making, and what its creators believe could forever change the premium cigar industry, was unveiled today during the grand opening of the Selected Tobacco factory in Madrid, Spain. Cigar industry veteran David Garofalo announced that CigarWorth, a groundbreaking price-guide and information platform developed exclusively for premium cigars, will officially launch on Monday, […]

October 10, 2026 by Dave

The Cigar Authority Visits Toscano in Lucca, Italy

This week we have a special edition of The Cigar Authority live from Italy! We are at the Toscano Factory in Lucca, Italy! Learn all about and smoke Toscano cigars & see if the guys are enjoying the Italian life! We talk to Stefano Mariotti and learn about the past, present and future of Toscano cigars. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a […]

October 9, 2026 by Dave

Micallef Orange Toro Cigar Review

Released in August 2026, Micallef Orange is the latest addition to Micallef’s acclaimed Color Series. Handcrafted in Estelí, Nicaragua, the blend features an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over a San Andrés Habano binder with Nicaraguan and Dominican fillers. The Micallef Orange Toro features a beautiful creamy tan wrapper with a mostly matte finish and just a slight sheen. The wrapper is smooth with clean seams and minimal veins, complemented by a nicely applied cap. The cigar […]

October 8, 2026 by Dave

Cigar Expo Messages from Attendees – The After Show

On today’s After Show, we are playing back the expo messages that were left by people who attended the 2026 New England Cigar Expo. Did they enjoy themselves? Did they have any suggestions for improvement? 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 […]

October 7, 2026 by Dave

The Cigar Authority Hits The Road!

This week on The Cigar Authority, the guys talk about taking the show on the road! TCA is hitting the road next week to head across the pond to Europe. 10 Days, Two Countries, One Podcast! Hear all about what to expect while we smoke La Gianna 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 […]

October 2, 2026 by Dave

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

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