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Smoking In The Tobacco Fields of Connecticut

The Cigar Authority goes on the road to the tobacco farms of the Connecticut River Valley where we talk with Chris Topper whose family has been growing tobacco for 120 years. We will talk about the rich history of the Connecticut River Valley and the role that Broadleaf tobacco plays in the market today. All that and the usual shenanigans on The Cigar Authority. [jetpack_subscription_form] Next Episode: Chris Topper of Topper Cigars

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Media – Lord Baltimore & 2015 IPCPR Recap

We take a look at Lord Baltimore a resurrected cigar brand from the owner of Davidus Cigars. We also recap the 2015 IPCPR trade show and discuss what stood out and what doesn’t have a chance… Join us for all the shenanigans on The Cigar Authority. [jetpack_subscription_form] Next Episode: Lord Baltimore & IPCPR Recap

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The 2015 IPCPR Preview Show

This time next week the IPCPR show will be under way in New Orleans and a lot of new brands will make their official debut. Today we discuss some of those brands. We all review the year Davidoff had which was easily the best year of any cigar company out there. We will smoke the cigar they will debut at the show, Davidoff Escurio and give you our thoughts. All this and the usual shenanigans […]

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Firecrackers, M80’s and Black Bombs, Oh My!

With the Fourth of July falling on a Saturday this year, we are recording the show live today. On the show we will discuss the history of the M80, Firecracker from LFD, United Firecracker and the Black Bomb. We will also discuss in detail the Editorial Dave shared on Monday about cigar names and share with you the best and worst Cigar Brand names EVER! All that and the usual madness, rumors and teasing on […]

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Smoking KILO and Discussing Copy Cats

On this episode of The Cigar Authority, our own Barry Stein is interviewed as we discuss his brainchild, KILO. We will ask what a kid from Brooklyn knows about cigars and how he wound up ready to launch his cigar nationwide at IPCPR via United Cigar Group. We also take a look at all the Copy Cats in the Cigar Industry and how one companies idea becomes everyones next biggest thing. All that and the […]

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Live: Nestor Miranda & Jason Wood of Miami Cigar & Company

They say the hardest thing for any parent to do is to bury their child. Nestor Miranda had to do this with his son Danny Miranda who was affectionately known as Danno. To honor his memory the company release The Danno a 7 x 56 cigar that has seen various incarnations. Today while in town at a launch event for the latest version we sit down with Nestor Miranda and talk about how the company […]

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Nick Perdomo, Pistols and Craft Beer – Live

On the heels of our Perdomo, Pistols and Pizza event in Nashua, New Hampshire we welcome into the studio Nick Perdomo where we discuss all things new from Perdomo Cigars… We will pair the new Perdomo Craft series with the appropriate beers and let you know how they change the game. All that and the usual insanity, on The Cigar Authority. The top podcast for cigars on the internet. [jetpack_subscription_form] Next Episode: Nick Perdomo of […]

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The Cigar Authority LE Show, Live with Skip Martin

On this episode of The Cigar Authority, we talk about and break down the massive amounts of Limited Edition smokes that are currently on the market, and are rumoured to be entering the market. Is it hurting or helping the cigar industry. Also on hand will be Skip Martin of Romacraft Tobac, and we get to catch up with Chief Hava himself and find out what is new an exciting in Esteli, Nicaragua. All this […]

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Jack Torano of Duran Cigars – Live!

Jack Torano has a long and distinguished career but it starts long before the cigar industry. You see, he use to live in Chicago where he was a jingle writer, and part of the team that created the Real Men of Genius campaign for Budweiser. In 2011, he moved to Miami and reconnected with his roots working alongside family at Torano Cigars before they were sold to General Cigars with pretty much no knowledge to […]

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Media | Can David Go Back To Cuba – Colin Ganley Guests

A couple of months back David Garofalo visited Cuba and what he saw was shocking to him. So much so that he shared it in a series of articles that just didn’t sit will with fans of Cuban cigars. Now Colin has gone back with another tour to Cuba and we ask him what everyone wants to know, is David allowed back to Cuba. We also ask what is different this time around compared to […]

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