This week Colin Ganley joins us live on The Cigar Authority. Mr. Ganley was the editor of Cigar Journal magazine and now makes his home in Nicaragua where he heads up Cigar Tourism and Twin Engine Coffee. We will talk to him about how you can travel to Cuba and about his coffee which he says goes perfect with a good cigar. We will also share with you the cigars that got the most likes […]
On today’s show we had on live via remote the President of Padron Cigars, Jorge Padron. We will discuss with him 50 Years of Padron from their humble beginning in Little Havana to their farms in Nicaragua. We will also ask him what he thinks the announcement of Cuba means to the cigar industry as we know it today. Will it be good for the industry or will it hurt the industry as we know it. […]
The Cigar Authority pulls out the crystal ball as we try to predict the Top 10 Cigars by Cigar Aficionado. Join the #1 Cigar Podcast with over 1 million downloads this calendar year as we are joined by Victor Vitale of Legacy Brands. We also have the Classic 3-Way, Cigar News, Old Fart Freddy in the Aging Room and we get Debonaire with Chuck Morrison before taking a trip in to the Asylum. Join one […]
As of Wednesday we really had no idea what we would plan for the show, but on Thursday we came up with it. It’s the holiday season, so we will take a look at the world’s most expensive cigars, FDA updates and the latest issue of Cigar Journal. Come join David Garofalo, Mr. Jonathan and Barry Stein for The Cigar Authority, the definitive podcast on everything cigars! Next Show: The World’s Most Expensive Cigars
Since 1992 David Garofalo has been picking his cigar of the year, and over the years some of the formula to pick the cigar. As with years past we will announce the contenders for Cigar of the Year. 7 Cigars will be unveiled over the course of the show. Last year’s cigar of the year was Icon by Hammer + Sickle and joining us live on location will be brand owner, Eric Hanson. Who do […]
The Cigar Authority welcomes former Drew Estate President, Steve Saka to the show this week.. Join us as we discuss the merger between Drew Estate and Swisher as well as what the future holds for Saka himself. We will also disclose the blind taste test participants and winners, along with the how the vote went. Plus, we will share the winner… Next Show: Special Guests: Steve Saka, Former President of Drew Estate
With laws changing the way we can enjoy a fine cigar, Rocky Patel is releasing Prohibition. The cigars which have been featured at an exclusive two-day launch event at Two Guys Smoke Shop concluded with a live broadcast of The Cigar Authority from Seabrook, NH. We spoke and share our opinions on the new blends featuring your choice of different wrappers. Join David Garofalo, Jessica Tyann, Max Bichler & Barry Stein.
The Cigar Authority moves to a special date and time this week with a live broadcast tonight at 5pm. Joining us via remote is Jack Torano of Roberto Duran Cigars. We will discuss the sale of his former employment Torano Cigars we will also get educated on his new position and the cigars of Roberto Duran and the EPF (Evolution & Progressive Flavor) technology. We will continue the last round of the blind taste test […]
The Cigar Authority took a trip to Tampa with a group of consumers from Two Guys Smoke Shop to take part in the Diamond Crown Experience. We got sit down with the Newman family and discuss the history of the company as well as disclose some new cigars. Black Diamond – Due to be released at the IPCPR, the cigar will feature a wrapper from the Fuente farms in the Dominican Republic. Brick House Tubo […]
This past Friday, the Cigar Association of New Hampshire (C.A.N.H.) had its annual golf tournament to raise money to help fight growing legislation against the industry. The Cigar Association of New Hampshire brings together the top shops of New Hampshire, which helps keep the state tax-free on tobacco, and allowing liquor licenses in cigar bars. Without the united front they could face many of the issues that happen all to often around the world. The event […]