This week on The Cigar Authority, it’s the Worldwide Launch of Micallef Purple with Amanda Micallef of Micallef Cigars! Amanda joins us to celebrate the newest edition to the Micallef Color Series, Micallef Purple & how the Micallef Effect is sweeping the nation! We will smoke the new Micallef Purple. 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 […]
Miami, Florida – Plasencia Cigars, a world-leading premium tobacco grower established in 1865, proudly announces the debut of Alma del Cielo, the first-ever high-elevation cigar. Alma del Cielo, meaning “Soul from the Sky,” captures the essence of tobacco grown at Finca San Julian in Condega, situated at greater than 3500 feet above sea level. This cigar is a tale of family, love, passion, and destiny. Melalina Torres, wife of Don Nestor Plasencia, spent much of […]
Micallef Purple launches at Two Guys Smoke Shop exclusively for worldwide launch this week. Micallef Purple, the latest addition to its growing Color Series. Following the celebrated launches of Micallef Black, Blue, and Red, the new Micallef Purple continues the tradition of offering exceptional cigars at an outstanding value—ensuring quality and consistency while maintaining the same price point established with Micallef Black in 2023. Micallef Black, the first in the series, was awarded Cigar of […]
The Perla Del Mar Corojo Toro by J.C. Newman is a nod to the brand’s Cuban roots, translating to “Pearl of the Sea.” This Nicaraguan-crafted cigar wears a Corojo-seed wrapper grown in Ecuador, paired with a Nicaraguan binder and a trio of long-fillers sourced from different regions in Nicaragua. Out of the box, the cigar catches your eye with its soft box-pressed shape and leathery, milk chocolate-toned wrapper—like a well-worn baseball glove. It’s beautifully constructed, […]
This week on The After Show, we’re talking Funny Stories and Food at PCA. Hear Dave tell the story of Six Toes. We also hear about some rumors and how the food in New Orleans compares to Vegas. 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
PCA 2025 is in the books! What happened at the show? Any suprises or stories to tell. Including Dave witnessed the official unveiling of the Perdomo Legacy The Ash Holes 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.
Reflecting on 40 Years in the Cigar Business – A David Garofalo Editorial 40 years in the cigar business—what an extraordinary journey it’s been! As I sit back and reflect, I’m filled with gratitude, amazement, and pride at how far we’ve come. Ten years ago, I wrote about celebrating 30 years in this industry, and now, here we are, marking an incredible milestone I could have only dreamed of. Back in 1985, Two Guys Smoke […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, it’s the PCA 2025 Total Report! Dave is back from New Orleans & has all the details on new products, what really happened at PCA 25, & of course the food! We will smoke Rocky Patel Emerald in the first hour. Find out everything that happened at PCA 2025 this week on TCA! Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about […]
The West Tampa Circle of Life Toro is more than just a cigar—it’s a moment of mentorship come full circle. A collaboration between Rick Rodriguez and his mentor, Ernesto Perez-Carrillo, this cigar was born at the famed Casa Carrillo factory in the Dominican Republic. While the exact blend remains a mystery, the experience it delivers is both meaningful and memorable, much like the name suggests. Is it a metaphor for the journey of a cigar […]
This week on the After Show, Why Would a Company Lower Cigar Prices? Some companies have reduced cigar prices in the past. Why would they do that? We discuss 10 reasons why they might do so. 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