We all remember our first kiss, our first love, but for some of us our first cigar trumps them all as it ignited a passion that would become our careers. In the first hour we begin the countdown to episode five hundred and look back at the cigars that were our first and the cigars that changed our lives as we smoke the Serino Maduro XX Belicoso from The Cigar Authority care package. It doesn’t […]
It’s time for the Mr. Jonathan Free broadcast. This week we light up the AVO Syncro as we take a look at the controversial Cigar Aficionado cover featuring Nick Jonas. We weigh in on our thoughts and we take a look at other celebrities that smoke cigars on and off the camera. We also take a look at the movies and the characters who smoked on camera. In the second hour we light up the […]
It’s one of the most popular shows every year and we expect this year to be no different. It’s the Cigar Industry Prediction show. We see so many reps, sales managers and brand owners over the course of the year and we hear more then our fair share of rumors. Some of them can quickly be written off, but some of them might just hold some truth to them. This year we make our prediction […]
This week The Cigar Authority welcomes to the show Justo Eiroa from JRE Tobacco, the company that makes Aladino Cigars. As we know the favorite cigar of Mr. Jonathan is the Aladino Corojo Reserva but today on the show we smoke a cigar from the Care Package in Aladino Connecticut. Made in Honduras we discuss everything Aladino and we might even have some news on an upcoming release to share with you. We will let […]
This week as the remnants of Hurricane Dorian makes it way off the coast of New England we welcome Terence Reilly of Aganorsa Leaf to the show live from South Florida. We will discuss what is new with the company as well as take part in a very special cigar tasting. We will smoke two puritos made up of the components of Aganorsa Leaf Habano and see how the blend comes together. All three of […]
So you are new to cigar smoking and walking into a humidor could be a daunting experience. So many cigars to choose from but where do you begin. Inspired by an upcoming article in Cigar Journal magazine we walk you through the process on how to pick a cigar. Choosing wisely could be the turning point to a life long passion or just a fad and we will offer our insights to help you make […]
This week we welcome to the show Eric Newman, the President of America’s oldest family owned cigar manufacturer. Next year the company behind Diamond Crown, Julius Caesar, Brick House and Perla Del Mar will be celebrating their 125th Anniversary. We will take a look at the company past, present and future as we light up the Brick House Double Connecticut Mighty Mighty from The Cigar Authority Care Package In the second hour we debut the […]
Over the past few weeks we asked you our listeners and readers of TheCigarAuthority.com to partake in a survey where we asked you 20 questions. Well, the results are in and we will share the results… How much do you smoke, how much do you spend, what are your favorite brands and so much more. Barry has compiled all the answers and we share them with you the participants with whom it would not have […]
In Gulliver’s Travels, Gulliver was held captive by the people of Lilliput before he reached an agreement with the King where he would be permitted to roam free as long as he didn’t hurt the small people of the Island. Eventually he was charged with Treason before escaping. One could look at this tale and draw similarities to the Cigar Industry. The big companies are out to hurt the little companies, but have those small […]
It’s the 30th Anniversary of Miami Cigar & Company and joining from the 305 will be Jason Wood the Vice President of Sales & Marketing for the company owned by Nestor & Mariana Miranda. We will fire up a cigar from the care package, the Nestor Miranda Special Selection as we discuss Don Lino Africa, Tatiana, Toscano and La Aurora. In the second hour we fire up the HVC La Rosa 520 as we catch […]