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EP Carrillo Encore Majestic Cigar Review

The EP Carrillo Encore Majestic is a well-rounded cigar that captures Ernesto Perez Carrillo’s knack for complex flavor and masterful blending. This cigar has been hailed as a masterpiece since it was crowned Cigar Aficionado’s #1 Cigar of the Year in 2018, and it doesn’t disappoint. This is EP Carrillo’s first all-Nicaraguan creation, with carefully aged tobaccos sourced from Nicaragua’s prime growing regions: Condega, Jalapa, and Esteli. The cigar undergoes a special “tercios” fermentation process […]

November 14, 2024 by Dave

EPC Encore Noir Arrives At Two Guys Smoke Shop

EPC Encore Noir has arrived in the US to launch at Two Guys Smoke Shop. Crafted with precision and passion, Encore Noir embodies the artistry of tobacco blending, drawing from the rich soils of Ecuador, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic. This unique blend builds upon the legacy of the E.P. Carrillo Encore, which was awarded Cigar Aficionado’s #1 Cigar of the Year in 2018 and features an Ecuadoran wrapper, Nicaraguan binder, and a curated mix of fillers sourced from Nicaragua and the […]

August 2, 2024 by Dave

What Will Be Cigar Aficionado’s #1 Cigar – The After Show

We talk about cigar of the year lists and Cigar Aficionado’s in particular. We cover the history of the winners and speculate on what might win this 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

December 13, 2023 by Dave

Side by Side Cigar Magazine Comparison – The After Show

In this episode, we compare the latest issues of Cigar Afficionado and Cigar Journal. What are the differences between the two? Which one has more cigar content? 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 […]

March 30, 2022 by The Cigar Authority

PODCast: Finding the Troll – The After Show

Today, we talk about Cigar Aficionado’s number 1 cigar for 2021. We also give an update on finding the troll. 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/.

January 19, 2022 by The Cigar Authority

VODCast: Beating Up Top 25 Cigar Lists

This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live on tape from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… We got the gloves on and our cups on too… We are going to beat-up their top cigar lists as we get our beat on ours. What do we think about other media choices for cigar of the year and why are they wrong. This week we smoke a cigar from the Cigar Authority Care Package […]

January 8, 2022 by The Cigar Authority

Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Espressivo Cigar Review

The Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua comes to us from Rafael Nodal’s Boutique Blends which is now part of Altadis and is made at the AJ Fernandez in Nicaragua. This cigar is the first in the line not to be produced by Jochy Blanco in the Dominican Republic. Cigar Review: Aging Room Quattro Nicraragua Wrapper: Nicaragua Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Length: 5″ Ring Gauge: 50 Size: Espressivo (Robusto) The Look: The Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua comes packaged in an orange box which stands out on the […]

January 16, 2020 by The Cigar Authority

VODCast: How To Avoid Tickets From Cops For Smoking Cigars

This week on the Cigar Authority we welcome to the show Mike LaRiviera the New England sales representative from Rocky Patel as we fire up a cigar from the care package; Rocky Patel LB1. We will sit down with Mike who is a retired police officer and ask him to get into our debate if you should inform an officer you are legally carrying when pulled over. We will also ask about breathalyzers and find […]

December 21, 2019 by The Cigar Authority

VODCast: Getting Debonaire With Indian Motorcycle and Phil Zanghi

The Debonaire moniker on The Cigar Authority will always belong to Gentleman Chuck Morrison, but the man behind the Debonaire brand, Philip Zanghi will join us live today on the show while we smoke two cigars from his company. In the first hour of the show we will smoke the Indian Motorcycle Connecticut as we look at the history of Mr. Zanghi in the cigar industry and how he ties into Rocky Patel. In the […]

December 14, 2019 by The Cigar Authority

VODCast: A Look at Cigar Bans & Predicting The Top Cigars of 2018

When it comes to fighting for Cigar Rights there is one manufacturer who stands out. Rocky Patel tirelessly travels to Washington to fight with politicians for your right to enjoy a premium cigar. It’s a right we as adults should be allowed. But how did the bans start? Today we look at the history while we fire up a cigar from the Care Package; Rocky Patel San Andreas 2016 In the second hour we try […]

December 15, 2018 by The Cigar Authority

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