This week on The Cigar Authority, it’s the 2024 Contenders Show! Today we will announce the 2024 Contenders for The Cigar of The Year! Lots of new cigars have come out in the past year but which ones are worthy of being a contender!? We will smoke La Mezcla Cubana in the first hour. Enjoy the 2024 Contenders Show! Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about […]
This week on The Ash Holes, we celebrate Winston Churchill’s 150th Birthday. Winston Churchill’s 150th Birthday is today & The Ash Holes Celebrate by smoking the Davidoff Winston Churchill Late Hour Robusto while they talk about the legend himself and the history of the Davidoff Winston Churchill collaboration. The Ash Holes 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 […]
The Plasencia Alma Fuerte Colorado Robustus II is a sight to behold. Its glossy, dark reddish-brown wrapper exudes richness, complemented by an oily sheen. The semi-rough texture, “reminiscent of gator skin”, adds character, with visible veins and seams highlighting its handcrafted nature. The cigar is impeccably packed, promising a satisfying smoking experience. From the first puff, this cigar delivers bold charred wood notes paired with an earthy foundation. A distinct nuttiness emerges, with a touch […]
On September 28, a new bill was passed & signed into law in California by Governor Gavin Newsom that dramatically affects cigar sales in the state. Is this bill an existential threat to cigars in California? And possibly a blueprint for other states to wipe out cigar sales in the future? We discuss the consequences of the bill & the potential cigar crisis in California & potenially beyond. The Cigar Authority is a member of […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, we talk about the Evolution of Kristoff Cigars with Glen Case Owner of Kristoff! Kristoff is celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, we ask Glen about how things have changed over the years & where he see’s the company going in the future! We will smoke the Kristoff Tres Compadres in the first hour. Hear for yourself the Evolution of Kristoff Cigars! Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed […]
The EP Carrillo Encore Majestic is a well-rounded cigar that captures Ernesto Perez Carrillo’s knack for complex flavor and masterful blending. This cigar has been hailed as a masterpiece since it was crowned Cigar Aficionado’s #1 Cigar of the Year in 2018, and it doesn’t disappoint. This is EP Carrillo’s first all-Nicaraguan creation, with carefully aged tobaccos sourced from Nicaragua’s prime growing regions: Condega, Jalapa, and Esteli. The cigar undergoes a special “tercios” fermentation process […]
This week on The After Show, it’s the End of The Year Cigar Discussion. 2024 is quickly drawing to a close. What is happening in the cigar world as we move into the new year? 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
This week on The Ash Holes, It’s The 2024 Contenders Show!!! They are going to light up the HVC Black Friday 2024 as we name the 6 contenders for the 2024 Ash Holes Cigar of the Year, along with some honorable mentions that didn’t make the cut. The Ash Holes 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 […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, we talk the Do’s & Don’ts in a Cigar Shop to not look like a fool! We are joined by Casey Haugen Vice President of Crux Cigars! We will smoke Crux Epicure Maduro Toro in the first hour. 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 recorded […]
Crafted in the Dominican Republic by Arnold André, the Montosa Maduro Toro introduces American enthusiasts to the quality that this historic German cigar brand, founded in 1817, is known for. Since debuting in the U.S. in 2022, the Montosa Maduro has captivated smokers with its complex blend and well-balanced profile. The Montosa Maduro Toro has an inviting dark brown Mexican Sumatra wrapper that is well-packed with no soft spots, a hallmark of solid craftsmanship. While […]