This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Today – 50 YES or NO Questions for Cigar Manufacturers – and we happen to have 2 manufacturers right here. Joining us today – all the way from the Dominican Republic is Jose Dominguez from Jose Dominguez Cigars AND Carlos Guillermo Gonzalez (Guille) from YaYa Cigars. In the first hour we light up a YaYa Gordo from The […]
Skip Martin and Mike Rosales of RoMa Craft Tabac join us for the After Show. They are the reason The After Show exists. We get feedback on the format of the show, continue the conversation about what manufacturers talk to each other about, and Skip shares a story about a purloined ashtray. We also debate how to build the next generation of cigar smokers. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network […]
Aganorsa Leaf has announced an exclusive blend for their Aganorsa Select Program: Rare Leaf Reserve Maduro. Like the original Rare Leaf release, the maduro edition utilizes select lots from their best farms that produce exemplary leaf unique in both flavor and aroma. The result in this case is the boldest expression of Aganorsa’s signature flavor to date. To achieve this level of power and multilayered complexity, a San Andres Maduro wrapper envelops a double binder […]
This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… What do cigar manufacturers talk to each other about? We are joined by Mike Rosales & Skip Martin who make up RoMa Craft Cigars as we launch their new cigar…. In the first hour we light up Aquitaine EMH from The Cigar Authority Care Package while in the second hour we unveil and smoke the Volstead 1920. Join us for all of […]
Kelner Cigars, S.A.S. has announced it has opened its doors in the heart of the Dominican Republic. Located in the industrial park Víctor Manuel Espaillat Mera, it is dedicated on maintaining the tradition of meticulous tobacco blending into fine quality, handmade premium cigars. The company was founded by Klaas Kelner, 3rd generation of the Kelner Family, who is at the head of its operations. “It is with great excitement that we bring this new project to life. I was […]
Today, the panel shares stories of things that never would have happened if they weren’t in the cigar industry. We talk about people we met or experiences we had that are memorable. 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 […]
This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… We have a new cigar to launch, as we discuss the succession plan for all the companies and even our show. What does the future hold for all of us? In the first hour we fire up a new cigar set to be released on April 24, the Rojas Elote (Street Corn) Firecracker. While in the second hour we light […]
We talk about the cigar trade shows. Some are moving their dates. Will there be too many trade shows happening at the same time of the year? 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 […]
This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… It’s the Cigar Draft 2023.. Cigar vs Cigar to create the best damn team of cigars voted by the listeners…. This year Dave vows to win it all, will he? Did he learn from last year what makes our listeners tick? Our draft pool contains 50 cigars, who will have the best team? In the first hour we fire up the […]
Every year at the TAA, many manufacturers release cigars exclusive to the members of the TAA. We talk about whether there are too many of these and whether it makes sense for retailers. 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 […]