Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Today, tickets are on sale for Two Guys Smoke Shops 35th Anniversary. 35 Years of a cigar shop Dave founded in 1985. Today he will share the questions & answers people always ask and some that nobody thought to ask. We will do this while lighting up the Diamond Crown No. 4 from the Care Package. In the second hour we look at […]
While driving into work this morning I was wondering how much my palate has changed over the years. Often when talking to people the majority of people prefer smoking the 1964 Anniversary Maduro over the Natural, even those who prefer mild cigars. In 2008 I awarded the Natural my first ever 100 point rating and subsequently I reviewed it again in 2017 when I scored it a 96. So why review it again? 9 out […]
This week, we talk about last week’s news about the sale of Altadis U.S.A. and a 50% stake of Habanos S.A. Why are there 2 different companies involving in buying the assets? 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 of […]
Tatuaje celebrates their 10th year of making a limited edition release for the Tobacconist Association of America by changing up wrapper on their highly sought after release. For the first time the Tatuaje TAA features Sumatra wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler. Looking back over the previous 9 releases, 7 of them feature a Broadleaf wrapper, with the other two being adorned by a Habano wrapper and the other San Andres. The 2020 release is […]
This week on The Cigar Authority during the first how we smoked Abuelo which was part of The Cigar Authority Care Package. The name Abuelo means Grandpa it is produced in Honduras. Can a cigar that retails for under $2.50 when purchased by the box be any good? We shared our thoughts on the show and today we offer a full on review. Cigar: Abuelo Wrapper: Honduras Binder: Honduras Filler: Honduras Length: 7″ Ring Gauge: 54 Size: Churchill The Look: Packaged in 20 count cabinet […]
Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… How has the Coronavirus impacted the Cigar Industry? Who are the winners and who are the losers? Who will survive and who won’t? We will break it down as we light up Abuelo from The Cigar Authority Care Package in the first hour. In the second hour smoke a Juarez from Crowned Heads that is also from the Care Package as we continue […]
This week on The After Show the boys are in agreement that they are smoking more during the pandemic of COVID-19. But what are they smoking? Are they smoking more expensive, less expensive? Are they smoking old favorites, or visiting new cigars? 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 […]
Imperial Brands PLC (“Imperial”) has announced it has agreed the sale of its worldwide premium cigar businesses (“Premium Cigars”) to investment consortia of individual investors in two distinct transactions for a total consideration of €1,225 million (1,329 million USD), which represents a multiple of 11.8x FY19 EBITDA on a standalone basis. The disposal reinforces Imperial’s focus on simplifying its business and realising value for shareholders. The sale multiple recognises the luxury nature of the businesses’ […]
This past Saturday we welcomed Nicholas Perdomo III to The Cigar Authority where we spoke the Director of Sales for Perdomo Cigar about the next generation of this storied company. He’s the 4th generation of the family to get into the lifestyle and during the show we smoked the Perdomo 20th Anniversary Cigar: Perdomo 20th Anniversary Wrapper: Ecuador Connecticut Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Length: 6″ Ring Gauge: 56 Size: Epicure (Toro Gordo) The Look: Like the rest […]
Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… He had his 1st ever Interview on this show 8 years ago. Now he is a married man and leads the sales for Perdomo cigars, he is Nicolas Perdomo, son of Nick Perdomo, 4th Generation cigar guy and we welcome him on The Cigar Authority. In the first hour of the show we fire up a Perdomo 20th Anniversary as catch up with […]