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PODCast: The Best Cigar Events – The After Show

Coming off the 2 Guys Anniversary Party, we discuss what makes for a great cigar event. How long should it be? What should it involve? 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

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VODCast: Music In The Cigar Industry

This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire…A guy named John Garofalo got into the cigar industry and I didn’t know him – no relation, but we had to have him on the show. He’s got a cigar store, building more, and owns his own brand. We’ll talk about events and lots more… Welcome to The Cigar Authority! In the first hour we will smoke the The […]

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HVC 10th Anniversary Cigar Review

HVC celebrates their 10th Anniversary with the launch of a limited edition celebratory cigar. Available in just one size the cigar features the use of Corojo 2012 for the first time from the Aganorsa Cigar Factory (Tabacos Valle de Jalapa). The cigars come packaged in 10 count boxes and are limited in production to just 2,000 boxes. Cigar Review: HVC 10th Anniversary Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 (Jalapa) Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua (Corojo 2012, Corojo ’99, Corojo ’98) Length: 6.5″ Ring Gauge: 50 […]

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PODCast: Striving To Improve The Show – The After Show

The week we are joined by The Cowbell Killer, Jim Collison who returns to The After Show. What kind of bad advice will he dispense this time? Also, Mr. Jonathan has some advice for Jim. 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 and as always you can […]

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Davidoff Chefs Edition 2021 Cigar Review

The gastronomy sector is closely linked to the indulgence one can find in a Davidoff cigar. The art of blending, the craftmanship, artisany and effort that goes into the creation of a taste experience are the most important virtues among both the handcrafted premium cigar and the premium gastronomy world. This year‘s third Limited Edition links our Master Blenders competence to those of the chosen Chefs. This third installment represents the common approach between pure […]

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VODCast: Two Guys Smoke Shop 36th Anniversary Party Recap

This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire…We welcome Justo Eiroa of Aladino Cigars as we smoke two of Dave’s favorite types of cigars… We catch up on all things Aladino plus we recap the Two Guys Smoke Shop’s 36th Anniversary. In the first hour we will smoke the Aladino Vintage Selection Lancero, a favorite size of Dave’s *sarcasm* which is part of The Cigar Authority Care […]

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Rocky Patel Vintage 2006 San Andreas Bala TAA Cigar Review

The Rocky Patel Vintage 2006 San Andreas was originally released in 2017. This year the company has released a line extension exclusive for member of the TAA. The TAA is a group of manufactures and retailers that meets once a year. At the meetings, cigar companies release a limited edition or size exclusively for stores like Two Guys Smoke Shop. This year, the company has released a size that has become synonymous with Rocky Patel, […]

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Discussing Possible Contenders For Cigar of the Year – The After Show

We’ve been selecting the real cigar of the year since 1992. With fewer new releases coming out, will there be enough choices for this year’s cigar of the year? We’ll whittle down the list on this episode. 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 and as always […]

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PCA Call To Action – Say No To New Tax Proposal on Cigars!

The House Ways & Means Democratic staff has begun circulating a list of priorities and revenue raisers for the “Human Infrastructure” bill that will be voted on in coming weeks through the reconciliation process that only requires a simple majority (51 votes) in the Senate. This is the first step in this process and unfortunately the committee’s priorities include a $96 billion tobacco tax increase that would likely include both premium cigars and pipe tobacco […]

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VODCast: Dumb Things People Do With Cigars

This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… we welcome Brad Jarvis the New England Sales Representative from JC Newman/Diamond Crown Cigars as we discuss dumb things people do to (or with) Cigars. Just when you think you heard them all… Dave shares his list of the worst 10 and the panel will be sure to chime in with things they have seen or heard. In the […]

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