The West Tampa Circle of Life Toro is more than just a cigar—it’s a moment of mentorship come full circle. A collaboration between Rick Rodriguez and his mentor, Ernesto Perez-Carrillo, this cigar was born at the famed Casa Carrillo factory in the Dominican Republic. While the exact blend remains a mystery, the experience it delivers is both meaningful and memorable, much like the name suggests. Is it a metaphor for the journey of a cigar […]
This week on the After Show, Why Would a Company Lower Cigar Prices? Some companies have reduced cigar prices in the past. Why would they do that? We discuss 10 reasons why they might do so. 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
This week on The Ash Holes, we talk Cigar Podcasting in 2025! Dave has been doing cigar podcasting for over 15 years. On today’s episode, we talk about the past, present and future of cigar podcasts. The Ash Holes 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.
This week on The Cigar Authority, we’re talking Problems in the Cigar Industry! It’s the Ed & Mr. J Show!? Dave’s away at PCA so the boys will play! Ed & Mr. Jonathan discuss what’s really going on in the business & cigar shop do’s and don’ts while smoking Oliva 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 […]
Basel, Switzerland – Camacho Cigars is proud to introduce its Camacho Limited Edition 2025. The multi-origin toro cigar comprises well-aged Dominican tobacco with Honduran and Mexican tobaccos that can be found in some of Camacho’s boldest of cigars. This extraordinary release celebrates the skilled Camacho Master Blenders’ unmatched expertise and passion with a cigar for their rebel aficionados. “Our Camacho Limited Edition 2025 is the essence of boldness and a statement in itself”, says Edward […]
The Montecristo 1935 Diamante Toro is the latest chapter in the 1935 legacy, crafted by the powerhouse duo Rafael Nodal and AJ Fernandez. With the original Montecristo 1935 earning a 95-point rating and a coveted #2 spot on Cigar Aficionado’s 2021 list along with being the #2 Top Rated STARS Review so far, expectations for the Diamante were high—and it delivers. Out of the box, the presentation is classic and confident. The cigar is box-pressed […]
Miami, Fl – Global Premium Cigars (GPC) announced today that they will be expanding the CACHITOS line-up, with the release of CACHITOS Connecticut. The new blend will be displayed in the GPC Booth (#4613) at the 2025 PCA Tradeshow in New Orleans, LA. The CACHITOS brand has always been about delivering an uncompromising premium cigar experience in a smaller vitola, for discerning cigar enthusiasts without a lot of time to sit down to enjoy a […]
Introducing Outcast Cigars, a brand built for those who defy the norm, embrace boldness, and live on their own terms.A new voice in the premium cigar world is making its debut at the PCA Convention & Trade Show 2025 in New Orleans. Crafted with a rebellious spirit and an eye for the uncommon, Outcast Cigars features a rare Brazilian Cubra wrapper, a hybrid of Cuban-seed Corojo (often called Brazilian Habano). Paired with a spicy Ecuadorian […]
Madrid, Spain — Byron 175th Anniversary Humidor to debut PCA 2025. This year, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show will bear witness to a landmark in cigar history. To commemorate the 175th Anniversary of the prestigious Byron line, Nelson Alfonso of Selected Tobacco has unveiled what is sure to be the most talked-about release at the show, a limited-edition collector’s humidor that doesn’t just hold cigars; it holds history. Created to honor the legacy […]
This week on The After Show, we discuss Cigar Factory Fires. There was yet another fire at a cigar factory. This time it was A.J. Fernandez. We talk about that and other factory fires. Why does this happen so often? 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