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Single Cask Nation 2023

2GuysCigars.com Announces Third Barrel Aged Collaboration

2GuysCigars.com, in collaboration with Single Cask Nation and Aganorsa Leaf Cigars, is thrilled to reveal their third Single Cask Nation Cigar collaboration project. This unique cigar experience blends expert cigar craftsmanship, and a distinctive bourbon barrel aging process available exclusively at 2GuysCigars.com. The previous two Single Cask Nation Cigar projects were released in 2019 & 2021. All three projects combine top-quality Nicaraguan tobacco with the distinctive flavors of bourbon and rye carefully selected by the […]

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Contenders Show

VODCast: The Cigar Contenders Show!

This week on the Cigar Authority, it’s the Annual Contenders Show! Who are this year’s contenders for the cigar of the year? Are there more or less than last year? Which are our favorites to win?? Tune in to find out on the Contenders Show! 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 […]

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West Tampa Red

Cigar Review: West Tampa Red Toro – Balancing Flavor

West Tampa Red Toro is a delightful addition to the West Tampa line-up, boasting a bold and flavorful experience crafted by brand owner Rick Rodriguez. Unlike many cigar blends created solely for the enjoyment of fans, Rodriguez decided to take the reins and craft a cigar that truly reflects his personal taste. The result is a full-bodied cigar that retains the signature West Tampa flavor. The West Tampa Red Toro boasts a rich, dark chocolate […]

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Contenders Show

VODCast: The Contenders Show – The Ash Holes

It’s The Ash Holes Contenders Show on  this week! They are lighting up the HVC Hot Cake Golden Line No.4 while they discuss their contenders for their cigar of the year. There are some great cigars on the list this year, tune in to find out all about them and what the Ash Holes really think about each of them. We also have a great Dave’s Weekly 6 Pack, our weekly Top 5 and some […]

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Music

New England Terminology – The After Show

This week on the After Show it’s New England Terminology! Micky and Frank from All Saints Cigars join us. We quiz them on New England terminology & lingo to see what they know. 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 […]

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Alfonso Gran Seleccion

Alfonso Gran Selección Now Shipping To Stores

Alfonso Gran Selección from Selected Tobacco, showcased at PCA 2023 in Las Vegas, has shipped to authorized retailers. The Alfonso Gran Selección is the sequel to the highly rated Alfonso Añejo that debuted in 2022. Encased in 25 count decorative, cedar lined boxes, the Alfonso Gran Selección will be available in five sizes; Exclusivos (6 x 54 Torpedo), Preciosos (7 1/2 x 40), Estelares (5 1/2 x 54), Enormes (6 1/2 x 60), and Grandiosos […]

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fda

PCA Addresses FDA’s Proposed Rule on Cigar Flavors

The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) recently testified before the White House Office of Management and Budget’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) as part of the ongoing review of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) draft Final Rule titled “Tobacco Product Standard for Characterizing Flavors in Cigars.” The OIRA plays a crucial role in evaluating the economic and social impact of new regulations while ensuring alignment with the Federal Government’s policy objectives. Key […]

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Artificial Cigar Shortage

VODCast: Artificial Cigar Shortage w/ Micky Pegg

This week on the Cigar Authority we ask is there an artificial cigar shortage? Micky Pegg of All Saints Cigars has the answer! In the first hour, we’ll smoke the St. Francis Vesper & celebrate All Saints Cigars 4 year anniversary! Tune in to learn more about artificial cigar shortage Saturday at noon! Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a […]

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Blackened M81

Cigar Review: Blackened M81 Robusto – Flavor Turned to 11

The Blackened M81 Robusto is a cigar born from a passion project, a collaboration of three renowned and dedicated cigar enthusiasts: Jonathan Drew, the Founder and President of Drew Estate; James Hetfield, the Co-Founder and Front Man of Metallica; and Rob Dietrich, the Master Distiller and Blender of BLACKENED American Whiskey. The journey of this cigar began with Hetfield and Dietrich, who share a love for cigars. After enlisting the expertise of their friend Drew […]

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polpetta delayed

Dunbarton Tobacco Delays Polpetta Until January 2024

Dunbarton, NH – Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust® (DTT) is announcing their intention to delay nationwide distribution of their Polpetta puros. “Normally delays from intended release dates are the result of either the cigars and/or the packaging not being ready, but this is not the case for Polpetta – the cigars are already landed and aging in our US warehouse. It is simply a matter of operational logistics and doing what we believe is in the […]

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