Kelner Cigars Opens Factory in Heart of Dominican Republic

Kelner Cigars, S.A.S. has announced it has opened its doors in the heart of the Dominican Republic. Located in the industrial park Víctor Manuel Espaillat Mera, it is dedicated on maintaining the tradition of meticulous tobacco blending into fine quality, handmade premium cigars. The company was founded by Klaas Kelner, 3rd generation of the Kelner Family, who is at the head of its operations. “It is with great excitement that we bring this new project to life. I was […]

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Podcast: Because I’m in the Cigar Industry – The After Show

Today, the panel shares stories of things that never would have happened if they weren’t in the cigar industry. We talk about people we met or experiences we had that are memorable. 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 […]

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VODCast: Succession Plans in the Cigar Indrusty

This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… We have a new cigar to launch, as we discuss the succession plan for all the companies and even our show. What does the future hold for all of us? In the first hour we fire up a new cigar set to be released on April 24, the Rojas Elote (Street Corn) Firecracker. While in the second hour we light […]

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Podcast: Cigar Tradeshow Discussion – The After Show

We talk about the cigar trade shows. Some are moving their dates. Will there be too many trade shows happening at the same time of the year? 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 the cigars we discuss at […]

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VODCast: 2023 Cigar Draft

This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… It’s the Cigar Draft 2023.. Cigar vs Cigar to create the best damn team of cigars voted by the listeners…. This year Dave vows to win it all, will he? Did he learn from last year what makes our listeners tick? Our draft pool contains 50 cigars, who will have the best team? In the first hour we fire up the […]

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Podcast: TAA Exclusive Cigars – The After Show

Every year at the TAA, many manufacturers release cigars exclusive to the members of the TAA. We talk about whether there are too many of these and whether it makes sense for retailers. 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 […]

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United Cigars & Rojas Team Up For Elote (Street Corn) Firecrackers

United Cigars is once again adding to their holiday Firecracker collaborations with the addition of the Elote Firecracker with Rojas Cigars for Cinco De Mayo 2023. Elote (E-Lo-Tay) is a famous Mexican dish more commonly known in the United States as Street Corn. A small flavorful snack comprised of grilled corn smothered in sauce, sprinkled cheese, and cilantro. When you think of big flavor in small sizes in the cigar world, there’s no equal to the Firecracker brand. In […]

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Press Release: The Cigar Authority Celebrates 13 Years With Fat Fingers

The Cigar Authority, a weekly cigar podcast which began in 2010 celebrated its 13th Anniversary today with some great cigars, cake, and a discussion of the past, present, and future of the popular cigar show. With almost 700 episodes under their belt, co-host and show creator David Garofalo announced the shows 2nd limited edition cigar is to be released immediately. Last year for the 12th Anniversary it was a box of 12 Dominican Lancero cigars […]

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Vodcast: Celebrating 13 Years – Is This the End?

This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… It’s the friggin Catalina Wine Mixer – It’s the Cigar Authority’s 13th Anniversary Show. Could this be our last? Is the honeymoon finally over? We have a new cigar to celebrate this milestone so come join the party, there’s cake and champagne! In the first hour we fire up the 12th Anniversary Limited Edition Lancero while in the second hour […]

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Podcast: What’s in a Cigar Name? – The After Show

Reinier Lorenzo joins us on The After Show to talk about names of cigars and brands. Does the name really matter? Reinier explains where the name Hot Cakes came from. 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 the cigars […]

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