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What is TAA?

VODCast: What is TAA? The Cigar Industry’s Secret Meeting

This week on The Cigar Authority, we ask what is TAA? Is it a cigar? Is it a secret club? Is it a party? Find out this week! In the first hour we light up a Ozenger. Tune in to find out what is TAA! 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 Podcast Network and is […]

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Freud AlterEgo Lonsdale

Cigar Review: Freud AlterEgo Lonsdale – Psychoanalysis

The Freud AlterEgo Lonsdale is a cigar that exquisitely combines the rarest of tobaccos, with a blend featuring Pelo De Oro, one of the world’s scarcest cigar tobaccos. It’s a representation of Master Blender Eladio Diaz’s personal taste, falling within the sweet spot between medium and full-bodied. The blend consists of a Dominican Grown Negro San Andres wrapper, Sumatra binder, and a medley of fillers from the Dominican Republic, including Pelo de Oro, Corojo, Havana […]

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Podcast: Growing Up Kelner – The After Show

We are thrilled to welcome Hendrik Alexander Kelner to today’s episode. Hendrik is the son of Henke Kelner. He talks to us about life in a tobacco family. Check out the After Show about growing up Kelner! 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 and as always […]

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Comedians & Cigars

Cigar Dinners Done Right & Wrong- The AshHoles

Today, the Ash Holes are smoking the West Tampa Black Robusto while chatting about Cigar Dinners. Cigar Dinners come in all shapes and sizes, what makes them good and what makes some bad? Join us as we broadcast live on location from Studio 21 Podcast Cafe high above Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, New Hampshire on the United Podcast Network, every Tuesday @ 4pm PLEASE NOTE: Due to YouTube terms of service, you must be […]

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Rocktober with Tony V

VODCast: Rock-Tober! Cigars & Rock Music w/ Tony V

This week on The Cigar Authority, it’s Rock-Tober with Tony V! We’ll talk about cigars & rock music. In the first hour we light up a Kristoff & will also be joined by Jarrid Trudeau, VP of Sales at Kristoff Cigars! Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan for Rock-Tober as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live […]

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Cigar Review Micallef

Cigar Review: Micallef Black Toro – Vacation For The Senses

Blended by master blenders, Joel and Edel Gomez-Sanchez, the Micallef Black Toro  is a recent addition that brings a bold and full-bodied character to the Micallef Cigars lineup. This cigar is the result of three years of dedicated effort and strategic planning, a testament to Micallef’s commitment to delivering exceptional cigars. They spared no expense, investing in high-grade tobacco and scaling up production at their Estelí, Nicaragua factory to reach an impressive annual production milestone […]

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Podcast: What Went Wrong At The Expo – The After Show

This week on The After Show, the guys talk about what went wrong at the expo. The New England Cigar Expo on the surface ran great but what happened behind the scenes that you didn’t know about? Tune in to The After Show to find out! 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 […]

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Cigar Hall of Fame Ash Holes

Who Should Go Into The Cigar Hall Of Fame? – The Ash Holes

This week on The Ash Holes, we discuss who should go into The Cigar Hall of Fame in the future! The Cigar Hall of Fame debuted on September 29th, 2023 at the New England Cigar Expo. The three cigar brands apart of the inaugral class were Davidoff, Cuesta-Rey, and Cabañas. What brands should join them in future classes ? Find out on this week’s show! To learn more about The Cigar Hall of Fame, visit […]

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VODCast: Recapping The Cigar Expo

This week on The Cigar Authority, we recap the New England Cigar Expo. The surprise was revealed to be Bill Burr, hear what he thought of the show! We’ll also have Henderson Ventura on from Adventura Cigars. In the first hour we light up an Adventura Barbosa. 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 Podcast Network […]

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Eiroa

Eiroa CBT 51 Is Now Shipping

C.L.E. Cigar Company announces that the Eiroa CBT 51 is now shipping! This limited-edition blend is in celebration of Christian Eiroa’s 51st birthday. The cigar made its debut during a 300-person event celebrating his birthday during the PCA 2023 on July 9th. The celebration took place at Eight Lounge at Resorts World, in Las Vegas. The Eiroa CBT was first introduced to the market in 2014, CBT stands for capa, banda tripa maduro which translates […]

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