This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… He is Unquestionably one of the biggest names in the Cigar Industry. We are joined in studio by Rocky Patel as we find out his journey in the cigar industry and what the future holds. We will smoke the Rocky Patel Decade from the care package and with a little bit of luck we will light up a Rocky […]
The introduction of the new AVO Syncro Caribe goes back to the roots of AVO in the Dominican Republic. The Dominican tobaccos are blended with other vibrant Caribbean tobaccos to showcase a process they are calling “Natural Distribution” in which the proportions of the tobaccos on any given plant are perfectly matched in the blending process. The ratios of tobaccos from each priming are matched in the blend in all vitolas. Awake your palate with flavors from the Caribbean. […]
George Rami from Camacho Cigars joins us on today’s episode. We smoke the Camacho Factory Unleashed. George tells us about the blend and a little bit about himself and his role at Camacho. 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 […]
I am not often starstruck, but even though I am a Yankees fan I was in awe when I met David “Big Papi” Ortiz for the launch of his cigar at Two Guys Smoke Shop on March 3rd, 2017. The cigars made at El Artista brought to the event a friend in Jose Manuel Victoria who I knew from my days at La Aurora. He took the time to introduce us and even arranged for […]
This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… The Jerky Boys was a comedy act from Queens NY, who routine consisted of prank calls… This is NOT THAT! Today we pair Beef Jerky, BBQ Sauce & Cigars…. But not any cigar… Joining us is George Rami from CAMACHO Cigars as we fire up the Camacho Connecticut. In the the second hour we play which one one do […]
There have been plenty of celebrities involved with cigars over time. Does using a celebrity name or having a celebrity endorse your brand help sell more 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 Salem, NH and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at […]
In 2018, E.P. Carrillo joined the Tobacconist Association of America. For consumer’s the TAA is known for here limited edition releases to the 80+ shops that make up the association. Back in 2018, his first was met with rave review. For his third TAA release, Ernesto utilizes Brazilian tobacco in the blend. Cigar Review: E.P. Carrillo 2021 TAA Exclusive Wrapper: Nicaragua Habano Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Brazil, Nicaragua Length: 6″ Ring Gauge: 52 Size: Toro The Look: Packaged in a rather plain-looking 10 count box […]
Abe Flores. owner and Master Blender of PDR has reblended and redesigned the PDR 1878 line. Additionally the cigar has a new name as well, PDR 1878 Recordando a Santiago. The name translates to “Remembering Santiago,” the city in the Dominican Republic where so many cigar factories including PDR Cigars is headquartered. The new eye-catching boxes features artwork that is synonymous with the Dominican Republic and was designed by artist Fabian Barrantes. Cigar Review: PDR 1878 […]
This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire, w whom are cigar retailers in the State of New York. Additionally, Kathleen is the Secretary/Treasurer of the NY State Cigar Association. With many family owned retailers in the cigar business, the tax in their state went up to 75% Is this the end for them… or just the beginning of the fight! We will discuss how cigar shops are […]
Josh Hatton and Jonathan Miller from Single Cask Nation join us to sample some more whisky. We talk about tasting panels for both cigars and liquor. How does Single Cask Nation sample and decide on what should be bottled? 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 […]