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Jose Dominguez Maduro

Jose Dominguez Maduro Grande Cigar Review

Jose Dominguez Maduro, a distinguished blend crafted with a Mexican San Andres wrapper, an Indonesian Sumatra binder, and a harmonious fusion of Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers. Available in five sizes the Jose Dominguez Maduro showcases quality tobacco at a great price point. The Jose Dominguez Maduro Grande presents itself with a luscious milk chocolate-colored wrapper, exhibiting a toothy texture with visible veins. Its construction is impeccable, firm to the touch, and adorned with a slight […]

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Cigar Words

What Cigars Did Dave Buy At PCA? – The After Show

This week on The After Show, we discuss what cigars did Dave buy at PCA? There are always new cigars at the trade show. What did Dave buy from all the new cigars and were there a lot of expensive cigars at the show? 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 […]

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PCA 2024 Recap

PCA 2024 Recap – The Cigar Authority

This week on The Cigar Authority it’s the PCA 2024 Recap! Hear what Dave has to say about this year’s trade show! How did the new date affect attendance? How much money did he spend? How was the food?! Learn all that and more! We will smoke the new Micallef Blue in the first hour. Don’t miss the PCA 2024 Recap! Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and […]

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Montecristo 1935 Nicaragua

Montecristo 1935 Nicaragua No. 2 Cigar Review

The first Montecristo cigar was handcrafted in 1935 using a signature blend of tobaccos, which remains the standard by which the brand still lives up to today. Now, 85 years later, Rafael Nodal and award-winning tobacco powerhouse AJ Fernandez have crafted the Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua. This precise and exquisite proprietary blend of aged tobaccos pays homage to the original tobaccos used in the first Montecristo cigar.  The Montecristo 1935 No. 2 presents itself as […]

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AVO Expressions 2024

AVO Expressions 2024 Coming In April

Miami, Florida – AVO Cigars, a leader in hand-made premium cigars announces the release of the Avo Expressions 2024. This highly anticipated blend is a collaboration with world-renowned DJ D-NICE. Only 6,900 boxes containing fifteen cigars were created of this exclusive brand. The Avo Expressions line of cigars was created with the purpose of collaborating with individuals who are true experts in their craft, following in the footsteps of the late Avo Uvezian, the founder […]

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Cigar Words

Cigar Terminology – The After Show

This week on The After Show, we discuss Cigar Terminology. These some of the terms that are used in the cigar business & we have Erik Wentworth of 3 Leaf Cigars & Dan Davison of The Ash Holes to help break them down. You will sometimes hear cigar manufactures using these terms, so we explain what they mean, or at least attempt to read Mr. J’s transcribed definitions! The Cigar Authority is a member of […]

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Growing Up In The Cigar Business

Growing Up In The Cigar Business With Erik Wentworth

This week on The Cigar Authority, we talk about growing up in the cigar business with Erik Wentworth of 3 Leaf Cigars, and Dan Davison of The Ash Holes. Both are under 40 years old but have a combined 26 years of experience in cigars! We will smoke the Stadium Series #2 in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar […]

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Circle of Life

Circle of Life From West Tampa & EPC

Tampa, FL – Following the global success of West Tampa’s flag ship brand, Rick Rodriguez unveils Circle of Life. This project brings together two of the industry’s most well-known master blenders, Ernesto Perez-Carrillo and Rick Rodriguez.  “Ernesto has had such an incredible impact on my career.  As the first of four Hall of Famers to train under, reuniting with Ernesto on this was an opportunity to connect with my past and lay another brick in my future,” […]

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Aladino Cameroon Reserva

Aladino Cameroon Reserva Limited Edition Unveiled

JRE Tobacco proudly unveils the Aladino Cameroon Reserva, heralded as the first cigar crafted entirely from 100% Honduran Cameroon. Expertly blended by Julio R. Eiroa and Justo Eiroa since 2017, the Cameroon Reserva line epitomizes exclusivity with its limited production, available solely through allocation. Representing a remarkable leap in sophistication for Aladino, the Cameroon Reserva box embodies luxury with its sleek piano finish and a refined variation of the Aladino logo. Encased in a 12-count green […]

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Nestor Miranda Grand Reserve

Nestor Miranda Grand Reserve 2024 Announced

Miami, FL –Miami Cigar & Co. announces the unveiling of the limited edition Nestor Miranda Grand Reserve 2024 at the 2024 PCA in Las Vegas. Miami Cigar & Co. previously released prior editions of the brand in 2011 and 2012. It was felt that it was the right moment to revive the NM Grand Reserve, in time for the company’s 35 year anniersary. Miami Cigar & Co. kicks off their 35-year anniversary by bringing back […]

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