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Blind Cigar Reviews

Blind Cigar Reviews – The Cigar Authority Podcast

This week on The Cigar Authority we discuss blind cigar reviews! Are they the best way to review cigars? We open the books and show you how our STARS cigar reviewers do it along with other review boards. In the first hour, we will be smoking an an unbanded cigar from the Cigar Authority Care Package, and we will smoke the Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Vibrato in the second hour. Learn more about blind cigar […]

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YAYA Robusto

YAYA Robusto Cigar Review

The YAYA Robusto, crafted at the esteemed Magia Cubana factory, pays homage to the revered deity of the Caribbean and the cherished memories of Carlos Guillermos’ grandmother, affectionately known as YAYA. With an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper and Dominican fillers, this cigar promises a journey rich in elegance and subtleties. The YAYA Robusto presents itself with a light brown Colorado Clara wrapper, boasting a smooth texture with slight toothiness. Its well-packed construction and oily wrapper hint […]

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Cigars We Love

Cigars We Love – The Ash Holes

In honor of Valentines Day, The Ash Holes are each smoking cigars we love! We each chose one of our most beloved cigars. We are lighting up while having a roundtable discussion on why they each chose their cigar and why they love them. We also have the Emails,  Dave’s Weekly 6 Pack and todays Top 5 list. The Ash Holes broadcast live on location from Studio 21 Podcast Cafe high above Two Guys Smoke […]

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Nelson Alfonso & Selected Tobacco – The After Show

Oliver Nivaud joins us on The After Show. He talks about PCA, Nelson Alfonso, Selected Tobacco and so much 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

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United

United Announces Gold Star For Families of Fallen Navy Seals

Hudson, NH – United Cigars proudly announces the Gold Star Limited Edition line to be released at this year’s PCA in Las Vegas. Made at the Tabacalera William Ventura Cigar Factory in the Dominican Republic, this limited-edition Gold Star is a testament to United Cigars continued dedication our country’s military families. This Gold Star limited-edition will be available in one vitola measuring 6” x 54 and will be presented in 20-count boxes. Limited to 4,000 […]

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Erik Wentworth

Erik Wentworth Debuts 3 Leaf Cigars

Erik Wentworth, a veteran in the premium cigar industry with over 15 years of experience, is thrilled to unveil the debut of 3 LEAF Cigars. Stemming from a profound journey enriched by invaluable knowledge and enduring relationships cultivated throughout his tenure, Wentworth’s passion for cigars culminates in the creation of 3 Leaf. Embarking on his journey in 2009 as a tobacconist at Two Guys Smoke Shop, Wentworth’s affinity for the industry flourished through profound connections […]

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Kristoff Cigars

Kristoff Cigars Unveils Three New Projects for PCA 2024

Kristoff Cigars is unveiling three new projects at the PCA 2024 Trade Show. These new additions & branding redesign to Kristoff’s portfolio kick off the brand’s twentieth anniversary. Kristoff Twentieth Anniversary Celebrating two decades of excellence in the cigar industry, the Kristoff Twentieth Anniversary is a testament to the brand’s commitment to innovation and tradition. This special release boasts a meticulously crafted blend featuring a Brazilian Arapiraca wrapper, over Indonesian binder, and filler tobaccos from […]

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United

Fire to Ashes, United Cigars Kills Dragon Slayer

Hudson, NH – United Cigars was poised to unleash a fiery masterpiece, draped in red and gold, dubbed the Dragon Slayer this week until the legal hands of justice sheathed their sword. Resting at the factory of Artista Cigars, the Dragon Slayer was set to participate in the Year of the Dragon with a blend that Saint George himself, in the 11th century, would have celebrated with. However, in a shocking turn of events, the […]

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Behind The Leaf

Behind The Leaf: Cigar Stories Gone Sideways

This week on The Cigar Authority, its Behind The Leaf: Cigar Stories Gone Sideways with special guest Oliver Nivaud of United Cigars. Cigar companies are always working on new projects but they dont always go as planned. Tune in to learn about all the crazy things that can go wrong while making cigars and go behind the leaf! Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. […]

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Perdomo 30th Anniversary Sun Grown

Perdomo 30th Anniversary Sun Grown Epicure Cigar Review

The Perdomo 30th Anniversary Sun Grown was released in late 2023 as a tribute to 30 years of Perdomo Cigars. Encased in an elegant 15-year-old bourbon barrel-aged Cuban-seed Nicaraguan Sun Grown wrapper, complemented by Cuban-seed Nicaraguan binders and fillers, this cigar promises a journey of nuanced tastes and aromatic delights. Upon first glance, the cigar boasts a seamless, silky milk chocolate-colored wrapper, softly packed into a soft box press, with a slight sheen that hints […]

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