This week, it”s The Cigar Authority Meatball 2024 Live! If you’re a first-timer, brace yourself for the 6th annual Meatball Cookoff, where five talented contestants create 50 mouthwatering meatballs each. Picture this: 50 attendees savoring all five creations without a clue about who crafted each meatball. It’s a thrilling blind taste test, and only those who purchased tickets get to cast their votes for their favorite meatball. The contestant with the most votes not only […]
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This week on The Cigar Authority, it’s the Darkside of The Cigar Industry. Join us as we uncover stories, & controversial practices. This show takes you on a journey through the untold tales of the cigar world. We will smoke Jose Dominguez Gordito Maduro in the first hour. Don’t miss the Darkside of The Cigar Industry show! Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The […]
Released in the summer of 2021, the All Saints Cigars St. Francis has quickly become a standout in the world of cigars, earning the prestigious title of the 2021 Cigar of the Year by The Cigar Authority. Crafted at Rocky Patel’s Tavicusa Cigar Factory in Nicaragua, this cigar boasts a blend of quality tobacco, featuring an Ecuadorian Oscuro wrapper, Nicaraguan binder, and filler. The All Saints St. Francis Toro presents itself with a velvety dark […]
JRE Tobacco Co. Announces New Releases for TPE 2024. In February 2023, the first release of the Aladino Candela cigar in the Robusto size was unveiled. A soft launch of this blend, limited to 400 boxes, with sales taking place at 32 different retailers in the U.S. Aladino’s connection with candela wrapper traces back to the 80s and 90s, when Julio Eiroa was the largest candela grower during the time when this wrapper dominated the […]
Some cigar shops are more popular that others. Why is that? On today’s show, we look at some of the reasons why. Let us know your favorite cigar shops by filling out our 2023 Survey 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
Hudson, NH – United Cigars expands its iconic Firecracker line with the introduction of the Firecracker Connecticut. This line extension adds a new dimension to the United Firecracker collection, complementing the existing Habano Firecracker and Black Bomb Maduro offerings to help fill a gap in the marketplace. The United Firecracker Connecticut is produced at the Magia Cubana factory in Santiago, Dominican Republic along with the Habano and Maduro. Available in 25-count boxes, this new Firecracker […]
Hudson, NH –As revealed on The Cigar Authority podcast, the Aganorsa Lunatic Firecracker will be this year’s annual United Cigars July Firecracker. This explosive release continues the tradition of excellence in craftsmanship and innovation that has become synonymous with the United Firecracker line and our nations’ independence. The Lunatic Firecracker showcases the culmination of creativity and dedication from two powerhouses in the cigar industry. These limited-edition, 3 1⁄2 x 50 cigars are produced at the […]
Rocky Patel Sixty Robusto is a testament to the artistry that comes with time and dedication. Crafted to commemorate Rocky Patel’s 60th birthday, this aged masterpiece is a flavorful journey that showcases Rocky’s richness of experience in the world of cigars. The cigar presents itself with a smooth wrapper that carries a subtle tooth, box pressed to perfection. Without any noticeable veins, the chocolatey appearance invites aficionados to indulge in a delightful smoke. Upon ignition, […]
Cigar of the Year lists for 2023 are now coming out across the cigar world. A lot of them seem to be choosing limited edition, unavailable or hard to get cigars. Why would they do that? 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
Today the Ash Holes are lighting up the AVO Seasons Winter while they discuss winter cigar destinations. Where are the best places to enjoy a cigar during the colder months? Should you enjoy a cigar at the lodge or maybe escape to warmer weather? We also have this weeks “Dave’s Weekly 6 Pack” and todays Top 5 list.