On today’s After Show, What’s Hot & What’s Not? We’re starting our review of 2025. We’re going to look at what was hot and what was not in the cigar world. 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 live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, we ask who has the most friends in the cigar industry!? Friends come in all forms, some in person, some virtual, but who has the most in the cigar world?? We’ll give you the answers while smoking Acid Amigos. 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 […]
The Brick House Maduro Robusto is a masterful tribute to J.C. Newman’s family heritage, originally inspired by the only brick house in his Hungarian village. Relaunched by his grandsons Eric and Bobby Newman, this cigar combines the classic Brick House Nicaraguan filler with a rich Brazilian Arapiraca Maduro wrapper, creating a smoking experience that balances tradition and bold flavors. The Brick House Maduro showcases a dark chocolate color with a fine tooth and satin sheen. […]
On today’s After Show, we talk about restructuring in the cigar industry. Restructuring happens in business but what are the possible reasons for restructuring in the cigar world? 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 live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke […]
U.S. Patent Office records show that J.C. Newman first rolled Sarzedas cigars in 1900. A century ago, Sarzedas was widely known as “The Aromatic Cigar.” One hundred and twenty-five years later, J.C. Newman reintroduces the brand. The new cigars are handmade at J.C. Newman’s PENSA cigar factory in Esteli, Nicaragua. “I have loved the Sarzedas name and the brand’s history as ‘The Aromatic Cigar’ for years,” said fourth-generation owner Drew Newman. “I have been wanting to […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, it’s a Cigar Blending Seminar with Terence Reilly of Aganorsa Leaf! Blending cigars isn’t as easy as it looks, Terence takes us thru the Aganorsa blending process & how every ingredient is important while we smoke the Aganorsa Fumas & JFR 20th! 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 […]
Kelner Cigars proudly announces the release of Kelner LE 80, a premium limited-edition cigar created to celebrate the 80th birthday of industry legend Henke Kelner. This exclusive release was blended by Klaas Kelner at his Santiago factory as a tribute to his father’s enduring legacy in premium cigars. The Kelner LE 80 is meticulously crafted in an elegant Diademas Finas format (50 x 7) with tobaccos of Henke’s distinctive blending style. Dressed in a silky […]
Hand-rolled in Nicaragua, Mediterra Cigars are crafted to pair effortlessly with the spirits of Europe, each blend capturing the heart of Mediterranean culture. The Mediterra Santorini Blend is designed to complement crisp European white wines such as Santorini Assyrtiko, Sancerre of the Loire, Chablis from Burgundy, or even your favorite sparkling wine. It features an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos. The wrapper is a golden brown, thick and roughhewn but nearly […]
On today’s After Show, we will talk about how politics is changing the cigar industry. Honduras is holding elections. Tariffs have been levied. Now, there may be a 100% tariff on Nicaragua. Let’s talk a rare topic for us, politics. 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 live in front of a […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, Come On Baby…Light My Cigar!? We’re talking all the different ways to light cigars! We’ll talk the correct ways, & some others that probably are not while smoking United Maduro! 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 live in front of a studio audience at […]