The Cigar Authority, a weekly cigar podcast which began in 2010 celebrated its 13th Anniversary today with some great cigars, cake, and a discussion of the past, present, and future of the popular cigar show. With almost 700 episodes under their belt, co-host and show creator David Garofalo announced the shows 2nd limited edition cigar is to be released immediately. Last year for the 12th Anniversary it was a box of 12 Dominican Lancero cigars […]
United Cigars has enhanced their flagship United Cigars Line and will now be rolled in the traditional round shape. United Cigars is not just the name of the company, or their flagship brand, it is an American Icon. The company’s rich origins stretch back over a century, delivering unique experiences to cigar enthusiasts since 1901. Since reigniting United Cigars in 2010, it has been their mission to continue improving on their products and services to […]
Spring Training is in full swing and with our national pastime’s opening day around the corner it is the perfect time for the Big Papi Firecracker to step back into the batter’s box. Featuring a dark, rich Mexican wrapper grown in the San Andres Valley, the Big Papi Firecracker explodes with flavor right from the start. Returning for MLB’s Opening Day, the Big Papi Firecracker is back as part of United Cigars collaboration project with […]
The tide is rolling in, and with it comes four new sizes of Red Anchor for 2023. Originally launched in 1772, Red Anchor was created by Albertus Hillen Sigarenfabriek in Delft, Holland. The brand was passed down through the family until 1890 when it was sold to Martinus Holland who continued to expand the brand into a tin format through the early 1900s until the brand went out of business in 1937. In 2022, United […]
Two Guys Smoke Shop has been presenting annual cigar dinner events celebrating their anniversary since they first started back in 1985. Their events are unlike any other event in the country. All attendees are automatically in a game show where they could win some valuable prizes. In the past they have given away Harley Davidson Motorcycles, automobiles including vintage antiques to new Mercedes Benz. Classics including a Rolls Royce with 250 minted silver bars in […]
Erin Go Bragh! St. Patrick’s Day is going to have a spark this year with the introduction of the St. Patrick’s Firecracker collaboration with All Saints Cigars at TPE 2023. Saint Patrick is known as the patron saint of Ireland and the Feast of St. Patrick, also known as St. Patrick’s Day, is held on March 17. United Cigars could not think of a better way to salute this year’s festivities than a commemorative United Firecracker […]
A lot happened in 2022. We focus on the things that happened in the cigar industry. There were some interesting breakups, new companies and new cigars being launched. 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 you can find many of the cigars we discuss […]
United Cigars flagship line has gone from Box-Pressed to a Round vitola and they have sourced different aged Dominican tobaccos to enhance the profile. The United Cigars Natural and Maduro lines were originally launched in 2010 in a box-pressed format. Over the past several years the line has evolved and been restructured at the Tabaclera Magia factory in Gurabo, Dominican Republic, in order to elevate the lines flavor and complexity. Now, United Cigars is excited […]
This June, United Cigars will release the E.P. Carrillo Pledge Firecracker. Since 2010, UnitedCigars has collaborated annually with fellow cigar makers to release a limited edition Firecracker commemorating Independence Day. Awarded the #1 Cigar of the Year by Cigar Aficionado in 2020, the E.P. Carrillo Pledge is described as a zesty, spicy, woody cigar that tantalizes the consumers palate. A cigar that has a lasting creamy finish with a rich aromatic profile. Firecracker fans are in for […]
United Cigars has moved its physical location and business operations to a much larger facility in Hudson, NH which will serve as the new warehouse and distribution center as well as corporate offices. The new location at 13 Hampshire Drive will provide United Cigars with a fully operational space to properly support its retail partners and promote future growth. Oliver Nivaud, Director of Operations for United Cigars, said, “This is a major upgrade for United […]