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CANH Fiddlehead from Dunbarton Tobacco Debuts Saturday

New Hampshire – Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust has announced the debut of the CANH Fiddlehead, a limited-production cigar crafted exclusively for The Cigar Association of New Hampshire (CANH) Retailers. This exceptional release will be available starting this Saturday, offering cigar enthusiasts a rare opportunity to enjoy a meticulously blended, premium smoke while supporting the continued protection of New Hampshire’s cigar-friendly policies. The CANH Fiddlehead is a 6.00 x 48 featuring a unique Fiddlehead pigtail, presented […]

March 5, 2025 by Dave

Cigar Marketing 2025 Tips with Sarah – The Ash Holes

This week on The Ash Holes, let’s talk about Cigar Marketing 2025 Tips with Sarah! Sarah works in marketing outside the industry what trends are hot & what could the cigar world use to make things better? We also have our Dave’s Weekly 6 pack, Weekly Top 5 and Kilt Man’s Corner. We’re smoking the Aganorsa Arsenio Corona. The Ash Holes is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio […]

March 5, 2025 by Dave

Cigars, Vegetables and Nicotine – The After Show

Today on The After Show, we talk about Cigars, Vegetables and Nicotine. Is it actually good for you? What about vegetable and nightshades? 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

March 5, 2025 by Dave

2025 Cigar Survey Results With Oliver Nivaud of United Cigars

This week on The Cigar Authority, the results are in! It’s the 2025 Cigar Survey Results! We have all your answers, lets break it down with Oliver Nivaud of United Cigars who joins us to unveil a special new cigar coming soon! Enjoy the 2025 Cigar Survey Results Show! 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 […]

February 28, 2025 by Dave

Rocky Patel Gold Toro Cigar Review

Released in 2024, the Rocky Patel Gold Toro arrives with an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper that exudes a deep, dark maduro color, offering an oily sheen reminiscent of a fine chocolate bar. The box-pressed construction is impressive, tightly rolled with prominent veins that add to its rustic appeal. Beneath the wrapper, a double binder of Connecticut Shade and Connecticut Broadleaf secures a core of aged Nicaraguan fillers from Jalapa and Estelí, promising a layered and flavorful […]

February 27, 2025 by Dave

Future Cigar Tax Speculation – The After Show

Today on The After Show, we are joined by Dan Davison of The Ash Holes & discuss Future Cigar Tax Speculation. We talk about potential cigar taxes coming in the future, things could change for online purchases,, state tobacco tax & more. 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

February 26, 2025 by Dave

The True Story of the March Madness Sale: A Two Guys Story

The True Story of the March Madness Sale : A Two Guys Story : Once upon a time—well, back in February of 1997—Two Guys Smoke Shop got hit with a tax bombshell. Dave Garofalo and his brother John were happily running their cigar business in New Hampshire, enjoying the sweet aroma of success, when their accountant dropped a number on them that made their cigars almost fall right out of their mouths. $103,000 in taxes. […]

February 26, 2025 by Dave

Gold Star Returns As Regular Line For United Cigars

Hudson, NH – Gold Star is unearthed as a line extension in the United Cigars growing portfolio, handcrafted at the Tabacalera William Ventura Cigar Factory in the Dominican Republic. First introduced to the market in 1995, the Gold Star line laid dormant until the release of the Limited-Edition Gold Star in 2024 that helped raise over $30,000 for the Navy Seal Gold Star Program. Now releasing as an ongoing production, the line is keeping the […]

February 25, 2025 by Dave

New England Cigar Expo Returns Celebrating Two Guys 40th

Windham, NH – New England Cigar Expo is set to return, on September 12th & 13th, 2025, at Dreamer’s Ranch 122 N Lowell Rd, Windham, NH, celebrating Two Guys Smoke Shop’s 40th Anniversary. Building upon the resounding success of the last two years, the New England Cigar Expo promises to be the largest cigar gathering in New England, showcasing the best and most beloved cigar brands in the industry while honoring the legacy of Two Guys 40 years in […]

February 22, 2025 by Dave

New England Cigar Expo 2025 Announcement w/ Tony V!

This week on The Cigar Authority, it’s the New England Cigar Expo Announcement 2025 with Comedian Tony V & Dan Davison of The Ash Holes! We’ll look back at the history of New England Cigar Expo along with unveiling important info & details about this year’s event celebrating Two Guys Smoke Shop’s 40th Anniversary! We’ll be smoking The World’s Strongest Cigar from last year’s event! Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we […]

February 21, 2025 by Dave

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