Since 1992 David Garofalo has been announcing The Cigar of the Year. It is the only cigar of the year that allows you our listeners to cast a vote and have your voice heard. Seven cigars will be unveiled that make up the contenders and we will tell you how you can be a part of the process. First however we will be joined by the owner of Miami Cigar & Company as we help […]
Since 2015 Reinier Lorenzo the owner of HVC Cigars has released a stick to celebrate the most chaotic day of the year for retailers and many consumers, Black Friday. Like the rest of the HVC Portfolio they are produced at TABSA in Esteli, Nicaragua. The Petite Robusto is limited to just 400 boxes of 50 cigars and today we review this limited release which comes in one size. Cigar Review: HVC Black Friday Wrapper: Habano Cafe Binder: Nicaragua […]
First, let me state this article is 100% the opinion of Barry. It is being typed from my fingers. Yesterday, HR 2339 passed the committee vote by a vote of 28-24 and some people are calling this a win for the cigar industry. It is, to a degree, because it appears cigars are getting an exemption. However, that exemption is only being offered to a select few brands as they appear on the shelf at […]
This week, The After Show discusses legislation which could mean the end of online cigar sales. Will these new restrictions become law? The After show is brought to you by Roma Craft Tobac. 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 […]
On September 12th Justo Eiroa visited New Hampshire and we got to sit down with him to smoke a couple of pre-release cigars. Among those we smoked was a Corona size of Aladino Corojo Reserva. He informed us that the No. 4 would be a limited edition and the first cigar of a series of releases they call, “Our Cuban Heritage”. The Aladino Corojo Reserva No. 4 is limited to 800 boxes of 20 cigars. […]
If you ask the average cigar smoker who Jose Domiguez is most won’t know the name. However, chances are that you have smoked a cigar made at his cigar factory. For the past two decades Jose Dominguez has blended and made cigars for some of the top selling brands in the world. This past Saturday we smoked a cigar from The Cigar Authority Care Package on episode #501 as we debated wether to go on […]
Mr. Mojo Risin once sang, This is the end, beautiful friend, This is the end, my only friend, the end, Of our elaborate plans, the end, Of everything that stands, the end, No safety or surprise, the end,I’ll never look into your eyes, again. Today we discuss if we should pull the plug or continue to ride the King’s Highway. We will celebrate the record of most cigar podcasts with a cigar that is worthy […]
Earlier this year a slew of bills were submitted that looked to raise the tobacco purchase age to 21 years old. One of those bills H.R. 2339 included language that would ban on-line cigar sales as well as ban flavored tobacco within two years after the bill is signed into law. The bill which currently has 89 sponsors would prohibit retailers from selling all forms of tobacco that weren’t done face to face. According to […]
Jason Wood, Miami Cigar & Company Vice President announced today that the reinterpreted Don Lino Africa will start shipping the week of November 18th, 2019. “After much anticipation, we’re excited to say that Africa will be shipping next week,” Wood noted. “This is our first collaboration with AJ Fernandez, and our sales team is already out in support of the brand at the local level. Pre-sales have been robust, and we cannot wait to enjoy […]
This week, The After Show welcomes back Gentleman Chuck Morrison. What has Chuck been up to since he left the show? He takes us inside the Patriots and shares some insider information. The After show is brought to you by Roma Craft Tobac. 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 […]