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EP Carrillo Endure Announced for January 2025

MIAMI, FL – E.P. Carrillo Cigars proudly introduces EP Carrillo Endure, the inaugural offering in the Perez-Carrillo Premier Collection. This masterfully crafted blend is a testament to the convergence of two families’ enduring legacies, celebrating resilience, heritage, and unwavering character—values that have been at the heart of E.P. Carrillo since its inception. Drawing inspiration from the Perez-Carrillo family’s journey from Cuba to America, Endure honors the pivotal role of the Meerapfel family in saving the […]

December 4, 2024 by Dave

Celebrating a Cigar Milestone – The After Show

It’s a Cigar Milestone! This is the 1001st episode of The Cigar Authority/The After Show. What a long, strange trip it’s been. We talk about what’s changed and what hasn’t. 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

December 4, 2024 by Dave

Episode #1000! The History of Cigar Media

This week on The Cigar Authority, it’s Episode #1000! With the show hitting this milestone it’s the perfect time for us to discuss the History of Cigar Media! Join us as we look back as cigar media has evolved & changed overtime including our own show! We will smoke Camacho Connecticut Toro in the first hour. Enjoy Episode #1000 Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about […]

November 30, 2024 by Dave

Abuelo Padre Cigar Review

Abuelo Padre, true to it’s name meaning “grandfather” & “father” in Spanish, is a heartfelt homage to the patriarchs who laid the foundation for future generations. Handcrafted in Honduras at the Fabrica de Puros Aladino S.A. in Las Lomas, Jamastran, these cigars reflect the expertise of the legendary Julio R. Eiroa. Featuring a curated blend of Honduran-grown Cuban-seed Corojo filler and binders, wrapped in a rich, dark Habano leaf. From the outset, the Abuelo Padre […]

November 28, 2024 by Dave

The Cigar Cabinet – The After Show

This week on The After Show, its the Cigar Cabinet! The president elect is busy appointing his new cabinet. On today’s episode, we discuss who from the cigar industry should fill which cigar cabinet positions. Hopefully, this will be interesting if somewhat ridiculous. 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 […]

November 27, 2024 by Dave

2024 Contenders for The Cigar of The Year

The 2024 Contenders for The Cigar of the Year have arrived! The anticipation is over, and the stage is set for The Cigar Authority’s most coveted honor—The Cigar of the Year. With stringent criteria in place, the contenders for 2024 have been meticulously chosen, representing the pinnacle of excellence in the world of cigars. Let’s delve into the 7 contenders vying for the prestigious title. You can purchase the contenders pack here: https://www.2guyscigars.com/contenders-pack 1.Perdomo 30th […]

November 23, 2024 by Dave

The 2024 Contenders Show

This week on The Cigar Authority, it’s the 2024 Contenders Show! Today we will announce the 2024 Contenders for The Cigar of The Year! Lots of new cigars have come out in the past year but which ones are worthy of being a contender!? We will smoke La Mezcla Cubana in the first hour. Enjoy the 2024 Contenders Show! Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about […]

November 22, 2024 by Dave

Winston Churchill’s 150th Birthday – The Ash Holes

This week on The Ash Holes, we celebrate Winston Churchill’s 150th Birthday. Winston Churchill’s 150th Birthday is today & The Ash Holes Celebrate by smoking the Davidoff Winston Churchill Late Hour Robusto while they talk about the legend himself and the history of the Davidoff Winston Churchill collaboration. 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 […]

November 21, 2024 by Dave

Plasencia Alma Fuerte Colorado Robustus II Cigar Review

The Plasencia Alma Fuerte Colorado Robustus II is a sight to behold. Its glossy, dark reddish-brown wrapper exudes richness, complemented by an oily sheen. The semi-rough texture, “reminiscent of gator skin”, adds character, with visible veins and seams highlighting its handcrafted nature. The cigar is impeccably packed, promising a satisfying smoking experience. From the first puff, this cigar delivers bold charred wood notes paired with an earthy foundation. A distinct nuttiness emerges, with a touch […]

November 21, 2024 by Dave

Cigar Crisis in California – The After Show

On September 28, a new bill was passed & signed into law in California by Governor Gavin Newsom that dramatically affects cigar sales in the state. Is this bill an existential threat to cigars in California? And possibly a blueprint for other states to wipe out cigar sales in the future? We discuss the consequences of the bill & the potential cigar crisis in California & potenially beyond. The Cigar Authority is a member of […]

November 20, 2024 by Dave

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