It’s time for the Mid Year Cigar Review for 2024! A lot of things have been going on in the cigar industry this year. We look at the highlights from the first 6 months of 2024. 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
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This week on The Cigar Authority, Eric Newman joins the show to talk about passing the torch. Eric is in the unique position of receiving the torch to carry on the JC Newman Cigar legacy, now he prepares to pass the torch on to the next generation. What is it like? What challenges come with big changes like this? We will smoke Garofalo Family Legacy in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and […]
Hudson, NH – This year’s United Cigar July Firecracker the Lunatic Firecracker by Aganorsa Leaf will be arriving in stores next week. This explosive release continues the tradition of craftsmanship and innovation that has become synonymous with the United Firecracker line, celebrating our nation’s independence. The Lunatic Firecracker is the result of a creative collaboration between two powerhouses in the cigar industry. These limited-edition, 3 1⁄2 x 50 cigars are produced at the Aganorsa Factory […]
The Romeo Y Julieta Reserva Real Toro is a testament to the timeless craftsmanship and dedication that has kept the Romeo Y Julieta brand a favorite among cigar aficionados since its inception in 1875. Rolled in the Dominican Republic by Tabacalera De Garcia, Reserva Real is one of the top selling brands in the United States. The Reserva Real Toro is an impressive sight, wrapped in a hand-selected blonde Connecticut Shade seed wrapper from Ecuador. […]
Celebrity Cigars are back! It seems like lots of celebrities are coming out with cigars. There have also been plenty in the past. Do these collaborations work? It seems like they don’t, but they keep on coming. 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, we talk about the best games to play while smoking cigars! From dominos to poker there are tons of games that go great with a good cigar, we talk about some of our favorites! 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 of […]
Originally crafted to celebrate Zino Davidoff’s 80th birthday, the Davidoff Aniversario No. 1 embodies the Davidoff tradition of unique conception, and blending as remarkable as the occasion itself. The Davidoff Aniversario No. 1 has been reintroduced for a limited time, allowing both seasoned aficionados and new enthusiasts to savor its rare qualities once again. Measuring at 8.66″ x 48 Davidoff fans are in for a long but remarkable experience. The Davidoff Aniversario No. 1 Limited […]
This week on The After Show, we talk about cigar prices 64 years ago. What was going on 64 years ago? We talk about some of the things happening in 1960, including the birth of David Garofalo! 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, its Cigar Trivia! We have 25 questions and 25 prizes to giveaway for the first correct answers in the chatbox! Dan Davison of The Ash Holes also joins us this week to play the game! We will smoke the YAYA Robusto in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of […]
Released in 2023, the Kristoff Nicaragua Robusto is a Nicaragua Puro, crafted entirely from Nicaraguan tobaccos sourced from the Condega, Esteli, and Jalapa regions. The Kristoff Nicaragua Robusto presents a rustic charm with its toothy, leather-like wrapper. The light brown color, accompanied by a nice oily shine, gives it an inviting appearance. It is firmly packed, with visible veins adding to its rugged aesthetic. Some STARS noticed the cap application is a bit uneven, but […]