The Tabernacle David & Goliath isn’t a new blend but they are two new sizes in the line by Foundation Cigar Company. The sizes were inspired by Foundation’s art director, Thief Operandi, and Nick Melillo love of Ethopian art According to Melillo, “Haile Selassie and the crown of Ethiopia trace its root to King David – and the story of his battle with Goliath is timeless.” Today we review both sizes in one review. Cigar […]
The trivia continues on The After Show. Dave is still the MC, but will Mr. Jonathan, Barry or Ed have the most correct answers? 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 https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.
Almost a year to date of the original release, the 2020 version of the Aladino Corojo Reserve No. 4 Corona has arrived. Original the company announced that every year they would release a limited edition size as part of the “Our Cuban Heritage” branding. However with the 2019 Corona being so popular, the company opted to release the size once again. How does the cigar compare to last year? Cigar Review: Aladino Corojo Reserva Wrapper: Honduras (100% […]
The longest-serving chairman of the Cigar Association of America has stepped down after serving five years in consecutive terms as leader. Javier Estades, who is also CEO of Tabacalera USA, the nation’s leading premium cigar company, first was elected chairman of CAA in 2016. At the cigar trade association’s annual meeting Friday, Estades was heralded for his leadership and commitment to the cigar industry. “There are some people in life who just get it,” said […]
LIVE from the Toscano Sound Stage at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe above Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH, The Cigar Authority brings to you our first ever game of Cigar Trivia. We have 20 questions and 20 prizes. In order to be eligible to win you must be watching the show on The Cigar Authority Facebook page, You Tube Live or TheCigarAuthority.com chat room. While we invite you to always share our show, we […]
The 2019 HVC Black Friday quickly received a cult following, especially from where I sit in New Hampshire. The cigars crazy popularity quickly led to David Garofalo having Reinier Lorenzo produce a Black Friday Firecracker for 2020 which will be released on November 16th. In the meantime the company has continued with their yearly release, this time going with a Corona Gorda in a new blend. Th Black Friday 2020 relies on tobaccos from the Jalapa […]
Before Barry was on The Cigar Authority, he was a cigar blogger. How did Barry review the Rocky Patel cigars back in the day? 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 https://www.2GuysCigars.com.
To celebrate the Chinese New Year, Davidoff takes inspiration from the Chinese zodiac for the ninth consecutive year, the Davidoff Master Blenders have crafted a unique cigar, blending tobaccos from multiple origins into an inspiring composition of flavors. With its rich aromas, this exceptional Gordo cigar is sure to surprise and delight the palates of aficionados around the globe. 2021 marks the Year of the Ox, a zodiac that is characterized by diligence, dependability, strength […]
LIVE from the Toscano Sound Stage at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe above Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH. The Cigar Authority ends October 2020 with the legendary Rocky Patel. We will look back on 25 years as we celebrate the milestone by smoking the Rocky Patel Quarter Century. If you’re on Facebook you might have noticed both David Garofalo and Mr. Jonathan have been deleted from the social media powerhouse. What was the reason? […]
On October 29, 2020 Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, New Hampshire hosted the first ever La Flor Dominicana Smoke Session in which Jonathan Carney prepared Tomahawk steak. We were joined by Litto Gomez via remote live from the Dominican Republic. In order to commemorate this special event Litto Gomez created this special cigar featuring a Ligero wrapper that was adorned with art work denoting a pair of Tomahawks. Cigar Review: LFD Tomahawk Wrapper: Dominican Oscuro Ligero Binder: Dominican […]