This week on The After Show, Dave & Mr. Jonathan talk with Dan Davison about the S.T.A.R.S review system. How the review panels are doing so far & what are the pros + cons? 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 […]
Today, the Ash Holes are lighting up the Bandolero Barbaros, while they compare and discuss their choices for a “Mount Rushmore” of cigar smokers. Each Ash Hole has picked 4 Cigar smokers (Real or Fictional) to make up their own personal Rushmore. Who did they choose and Why? Did any of them pick the same people? Are there any that don’t belong on the mountain? Stay tuned to find out. We also have a Dave’s […]
September 12, 2023– C.L.E. Cigar Company promotes industry veteran Robert Wright to National Sales Manager. Robert has an extensive resume in the cigar industry that dates back 40 years, which includes Camacho and Davidoff Cigars. Robert Wright will step into his role immediately. Robert Wright, born in Costa Rica, grew up in the U.S. and followed his first love, music. Robert majored in music and went on to perform professionally. The saxophone being his instrument of choice, Robert traveled […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, we preview the New England Cigar Expo with Dan Davison. In the first hour we light up a La Galera Habano Chaveta. 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 Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys […]
From the very inception of E.P. Carrillo, the company has consistently emphasized the importance of collaborating with tobacco producers from diverse corners of the world. For the release of the E.P. Carrillo Allegiance, they opted to partner with the renowned Oliva Cigars from Nicaragua. This blend, crafted by Ernesto Carrillo, showcases Oliva’s world-renowned tobaccos and is produced outside his Tabacalera La Alianza in the Dominican Republic, with its manufacturing process taking place in Nicaragua. The […]
We talk about when it makes sense to buy an existing cigar shop instead of opening a new one. It’s critical to do very thorough due diligence. We also give a list of reasons why you might choose to purchase an existing shop. 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 […]
Today Dave, Dan and Aaron are smoking the cigar while discussing the must have cigar brand of 2023. What are the hot new items/brands? What Brands should retailers be stocking? And What should cigar lovers be smoking? We also have a weekly Top 5 and some Delightful News. Join the Ash Holes as we light up cigars and talk about them. As always you can find many of the cigars we smoke at https://www.2guyscigars.com.
[SPLIT, CROATIA] – The Cigar Smoking World Championship (CSWC) has drawn to a spectacular close with the crowning of a world champion, Hauke Walter, also known as “The Iceman,” from Germany. The 2023 season of the CSWC, which saw the participation of a record number of nations, proved to be one of the most thrilling and inclusive editions since its inception in 2009. Marko Bilic, the visionary founder of CSWC, expressed his excitement, stating, “The […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, we will look at the trade off between premium & value cigars. In the first hour we light up a 22/83 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 Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke […]
El Baton, a vintage brand originally crafted by J.C. Newman in 1914, returns to the spotlight with renewed vigor and a contemporary twist. Once a popular nickel cigar, it vanished from the market in the 1920s due to the rise of machine-made alternatives. However, in 2008, J.C. Newman’s grandsons, Eric and Bobby Newman, breathed new life into the brand, reintroducing it as the company’s first Nicaraguan cigar. Grown in the fertile lands of Nicaragua, El […]