Released in 2024, the Rocky Patel Gold Toro arrives with an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper that exudes a deep, dark maduro color, offering an oily sheen reminiscent of a fine chocolate bar. The box-pressed construction is impressive, tightly rolled with prominent veins that add to its rustic appeal. Beneath the wrapper, a double binder of Connecticut Shade and Connecticut Broadleaf secures a core of aged Nicaraguan fillers from Jalapa and Estelí, promising a layered and flavorful […]
Today on The After Show, we are joined by Dan Davison of The Ash Holes & discuss Future Cigar Tax Speculation. We talk about potential cigar taxes coming in the future, things could change for online purchases,, state tobacco tax & more. 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
The True Story of the March Madness Sale : A Two Guys Story : Once upon a time—well, back in February of 1997—Two Guys Smoke Shop got hit with a tax bombshell. Dave Garofalo and his brother John were happily running their cigar business in New Hampshire, enjoying the sweet aroma of success, when their accountant dropped a number on them that made their cigars almost fall right out of their mouths. $103,000 in taxes. […]
Hudson, NH – Gold Star is unearthed as a line extension in the United Cigars growing portfolio, handcrafted at the Tabacalera William Ventura Cigar Factory in the Dominican Republic. First introduced to the market in 1995, the Gold Star line laid dormant until the release of the Limited-Edition Gold Star in 2024 that helped raise over $30,000 for the Navy Seal Gold Star Program. Now releasing as an ongoing production, the line is keeping the […]
Windham, NH – New England Cigar Expo is set to return, on September 12th & 13th, 2025, at Dreamer’s Ranch 122 N Lowell Rd, Windham, NH, celebrating Two Guys Smoke Shop’s 40th Anniversary. Building upon the resounding success of the last two years, the New England Cigar Expo promises to be the largest cigar gathering in New England, showcasing the best and most beloved cigar brands in the industry while honoring the legacy of Two Guys 40 years in […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, it’s the New England Cigar Expo Announcement 2025 with Comedian Tony V & Dan Davison of The Ash Holes! We’ll look back at the history of New England Cigar Expo along with unveiling important info & details about this year’s event celebrating Two Guys Smoke Shop’s 40th Anniversary! We’ll be smoking The World’s Strongest Cigar from last year’s event! Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we […]
Basel (CH) / Pinellas Park (USA) – Oettinger Davidoff is pleased to announce an important development of its business in the United States. Effective March 3, 2025, Emanuele Uccellini is appointed General Manager and President of Davidoff of Geneva USA. Emanuele Uccellini (38) joins Davidoff of Geneva USA from the Lavazza Group where he has served in different leadership positions in Brazil, Argentina and the US for the past eight years. In his last role […]
Alfonso Gran Selección Estelares Cigar Review The Alfonso Gran Selección is the highly anticipated follow-up to the acclaimed Alfonso Añejo, bringing a new level of refinement to the Selected Tobacco portfolio. Crafted with an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Peruvian binder and a blend of Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers, this cigar undergoes a meticulous five-year aging process in cedar-lined rooms, followed by a final stage of refinement in French Oak. The result is a cigar […]
Today on The After Show, we are talking about the top selling cigars so far this year! We are talking about the top 10 best selling singles and boxes in 2025. Some are surprising and others less 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 Cigar Authority, the guys are Smoking Classic Cigars! What makes a classic cigar besides a name alone!? We’ll discuss what qualifies as a Classic Cigar in our minds while smoking Classic Cigars! 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 […]