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Micallef Red Arrives In Stores

Micallef Red has begun arriving in stores around the country. This latest release joins Micallef’s Color Series, which already includes the Micallef Blue, introduced earlier this year, and the award-winning Micallef Black, recognized as Cigar of The Year by The Cigar Authority. Handcrafted in Estelí, Nicaragua, at the renowned Fabrica de Micallef, the Micallef Red is a testament to the brand’s dedication to quality and craftsmanship. Featuring a natural San Andrés Habano wrapper, the Micallef […]

September 13, 2024 by Dave

3 Leaf Habano Fifty Four Cigar Review

The 3 Leaf Habano Fifty Four is a promising new addition to the world of premium cigars, brought to us by industry veteran Erik Wentworth. With over 15 years of experience under his belt, Wentworth’s latest creation reflects his deep-rooted passion for the craft, featuring an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, Dominican binder, and a blend of Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers. While the factory where it’s produced remains undisclosed, the cigar clearly showcases the expertise behind its […]

September 12, 2024 by Dave

Padrón 60th Anniversary Perfecto Begins Shipping

Padrón 60th Anniversary has arrived. On September 8, Padrón Cigars celebrated a major milestone: 60 years in the cigar business. To mark this special occasion, Padrón has released the highly anticipated Padrón 60th Anniversary Perfecto, a commemorative cigar that has already begun shipping in limited quantities. This rare release honors the legacy of one of the most revered cigar brands in the world, renowned for its commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and consistency. The Padrón 60th […]

September 11, 2024 by Dave

Is the Flushing Out of the Cigar Industry Coming? – The After Show

Is the Flushing Out of the Cigar Industry Coming? Is the Cigar Industry saturated with too many retailers and manufacturers & is a purge on the horizon? We’ve seen it before and we may be seeing it again. 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

September 11, 2024 by Dave

Why Are Some Cigar Brands Ignored & Others Highlighted?

This week on The Cigar Authority, the guys discuss ignored cigar brands vs highlighted cigar brands. Some companies have dozens of brands but why do they only focus on a couple in their marketing & promotions while letting others remain in the shadows? We answer these questions and more while we smoke United Connecticut Toro in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about […]

September 6, 2024 by Dave

Padron 1964 TAA Maduro Toro Cigar Review

Padron 1964 TAA Maduro Toro Cigar Review The Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series, a celebrated line introduced in 1994 to commemorate Padrón’s 30th anniversary, is a benchmark in the cigar world. Among its sixteen sizes, the TAA Toro stands out as an exclusive offering available only to members of The Tobacconists Association of America. Crafted with 4 year aged tobacco, available in a box pressed shape as an homage to the Cuban tradition of rolling cigars. […]

September 5, 2024 by Dave

Tobacco 21 Is Official – The After Show

This week on The After Show, we talk about Tobacco 21 becoming official federally. On September 29th, the age to purchase cigars goes to 21 for the entire country. While many states have already imposed this restriction, it becomes federal law. We talk about the history of tobacco restriction. 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 […]

September 4, 2024 by Dave

Jonathan Carney Teams Up To Launch Bentley Tobacco I USA

Bünde, Germany / Orlando, Florida – A great new chapter opens for Bentley Tobacco and the American cigar industry as Jonathan Carney, widely known in the industry as “Carney”, takes the helm of U.S. operations for Bentley Tobacco | USA. Renowned for its unwavering commitment to taste and quality, Bentley Tobacco | USA operates under the ethos “Driven by Taste,” dedicated to serving customers who expect nothing but the finest. Whether it’s cigars, pipes, tobacco, […]

August 30, 2024 by Dave

New England, The Cigar Capital Of The World!?

This week on The Cigar Authority, we ask is New England the cigar capital of the world? Dave has his reasoning & we’ll be joined by Chris Topper of Topper Cigars to see if he’s right! We will smoke a Topper Danli Belicoso in the first hour. If New England isn’t the cigar capital, what should be? Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The […]

August 30, 2024 by Dave

World’s Strongest Cigar Review By Dave & Mr. J

The World’s Strongest Cigar Review. To create a strong cigar, you must first use tobacco that has a strong character, soil that is rich in minerals and leaves of high priming. On September 28, 2024, the New England Cigar Expo will witness the exclusive launch of the World’s Strongest Cigar, but today we will do the first ever review of this cigar. When I say “we” I mean David Garofalo and Mr. Jonathan in the […]

August 29, 2024 by Dave

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