This week on The Cigar Authority, it’s Father & Daughter in Cigars with Al & Amanda Micallef! What’s it like working with your dad or daughter in the cigar world?? Al & Amanda let us know plus we talk Micallef Black Firecracker! 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 […]
West Tampa Tobacco Company is excited to announce that West Tampa Dark Time has shipped and is now available in the US and very shortly in international markets. Unveiled at this year’s PCA Show in New Orleans, Dark Time represents the pinnacle of quality. “Time is our most precious resource and what better way to spend that time than sharing our finest cigar with family and friends”, said Gus Martinez, co-owner. Painstakingly blended and aged […]
Miami, FL – Casa Carrillo (Formally E.P. Carrillo) proudly announces the release of the 3rd Annual Pledge of Allegiance cigar, a bold and patriotic limited edition that continues the brand’s celebrated tribute to American freedom. This year’s release features a completely new blend and will be allocated exclusively to select retailers across the country. Inspired by the American Dream and the journey of the brand’s founder, Ernesto Perez-Carrillo, Pledge of Allegiance 2025 represents more than just […]
The Ozgener Karatoba Robusto is a box-pressed cigar crafted at the NACSA factory in Nicaragua. Cloaked in a dark Sumatra wrapper with an oily sheen and fine tooth, it boasts a rich, inviting appearance with visible veins hinting at the depth within. Its name, “Karatoba,” combines “Kara” (dark in Turkish) and “Toba” (a nod to Indonesia’s volcanic Lake Toba), a fitting title for a cigar that delivers a bold, complex experience from start to finish. […]
This week on The After Show, the guys ask what’s new in the cigar industry? The most asked question in cigar stores is, “What’s new?”. We talk about what a better question might be as well as the new products hitting the shelves. 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’s Got The Juice in The Cigar Industry!? Is it Manufacturers? Retailers? Media? Consumers? Or something else? We are joined by Lee Graves of Kristoff Cigars to discuss while smoking Kristoff TAA Limited Edition 2023 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 […]
United Cigars has begun shipping the Micallef Black Firecracker Limited Edition to stores today. With limited quantities produced, this is a fiery tribute to the spirit of independence. This limited-edition cigar is a powerful collaboration, offering aficionados a truly unique experience that captures the essence of freedom and celebration. The Micallef Black Firecracker stands out with the distinctive United Firecracker fuse design crafted from Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper leaf, a visual representation of its […]
The EP Carrillo Encore Black, released in 2024, is a bold evolution of the original Encore line. Produced at Casa Carrillo in the Dominican Republic, this limited-production cigar showcases a richer profile, thanks to a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper, a Mexican San Andrés binder, and a hearty filler blend from Condega, Estelí, and Jalapa in Nicaragua. Visually, the Encore Black is striking. The dark chocolate-hued wrapper has a soft box-pressed form that feels substantial in […]
This week on The After Show, we ask What Music Should Be Played in Cigar Stores? Most retail outlets have some kind of music playing. What is the best music to play? Is it different for different kinds of stores? What makes people buy the most product? 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 […]
Selected Tobacco has shipped the Byron 21st Century Aristocratas 10-Year Aged. This project follows the wildly successful and completely sold-out 2023 releases of the Atabey Dioses and Misticos 10-Year Aged editions This isn’t just a cigar, it’s a decade-long seduction of precision, and passion. With only a very limited number of boxes available, this ultra-aged gem is poised to become one of the most sought-after cigars in the world. Featuring an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper, a Peruvian […]