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Karatoba

Ozgener Karatoba Robusto Cigar Review

The Ozgener Karatoba Robusto is a box-pressed cigar crafted at the NACSA factory in Nicaragua. Cloaked in a dark Sumatra wrapper with an oily sheen and fine tooth, it boasts a rich, inviting appearance with visible veins hinting at the depth within. Its name, “Karatoba,” combines “Kara” (dark in Turkish) and “Toba” (a nod to Indonesia’s volcanic Lake Toba), a fitting title for a cigar that delivers a bold, complex experience from start to finish. […]

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What's New

What’s New in the Cigar Industry? – The After Show

This week on The After Show, the guys ask what’s new in the cigar industry? The most asked question in cigar stores is, “What’s new?”.  We talk about what a better question might be as well as the new products hitting the shelves. 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

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The Juice

Who’s Got The Juice!? With Lee Graves of Kristoff Cigars

This week on The Cigar Authority, Who’s Got The Juice in The Cigar Industry!? Is it Manufacturers? Retailers? Media? Consumers? Or something else? We are joined by Lee Graves of Kristoff Cigars to discuss while smoking Kristoff TAA Limited Edition 2023 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 […]

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Black Firecracker

Micallef Black Firecracker Now Shipping To Stores

United Cigars has begun shipping the Micallef Black Firecracker Limited Edition to stores today. With limited quantities produced, this is a fiery tribute to the spirit of independence. This limited-edition cigar is a powerful collaboration, offering aficionados a truly unique experience that captures the essence of freedom and celebration.  The Micallef Black Firecracker stands out with the distinctive United Firecracker fuse design crafted from Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper leaf, a visual representation of its […]

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Byron 21st

Byron 21st Century 10 Year Aged Now Shipping To Stores

Selected Tobacco has shipped the Byron 21st Century Aristocratas 10-Year Aged. This project follows the wildly successful and completely sold-out 2023 releases of the Atabey Dioses and Misticos 10-Year Aged editions This isn’t just a cigar, it’s a decade-long seduction of precision, and passion. With only a very limited number of boxes available, this ultra-aged gem is poised to become one of the most sought-after cigars in the world. Featuring an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper, a Peruvian […]

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Ash Heels

The People Who Got Us Into Cigars – The Ash Heels

This week on a Special Ash Heels episode, let’s talk about the people who got us into cigars! How did these people influence us to not only start smoking cigars but make it our careers!? The Ash Holes 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.

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Fuente Y Padron

Fuente Y Padron Legends: Fuente Cigar Review By Mr. J

Fuente Y Padron Legends: Fuente Cigar Review By Mr. J In a moment as rare as it is meaningful, two titans of the cigar world — Carlos Fuente Jr. and Jorge Padrón — came together not just to share a smoke, but to honor the legacies of their late fathers. What began as a conversation over cigars and scotch in early 2020 blossomed into one of the most significant collaborative projects in the premium cigar […]

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Summer Cigars

Summer Cigars Preview 2025 – The Ash Holes

The week on The Ash Holes it’s the Summer Cigars Preview 2025! Memorial Day is in the books & Summer is here! Let’s discuss the new cigars coming out in the Summer of 2025 & talk about what we’re looking forward to lighting up the most! We also have our Dave’s Weekly 6 pack, Weekly Top 5 and Kilt Man’s Corner. The Ash Holes is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front […]

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Circle of Life

Circle of Life In The Cigar World With Rick Rodriguez

This week on The Cigar Authority, it’s the Circle of Life in The Cigar World with Rick Rodriguez, Owner of West Tampa Tobacco Co.! Like any industry there is a cyclical nature in the world of cigars & as much as things change, they stay the same! We ask Rick about his journey in the Cigar Industry & how it’s come full circle while smoking Circle of Life! Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed […]

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La Gianna Havana

La Gianna Havana Natural Toro Cigar Review

La Gianna Havana Natural Toro is a cigar built on sentiment and legacy—originally created by David Garofalo in 1994 to celebrate the birth of his daughter, Gianna. This cigar carries with it not only decades of tradition but also a commitment to approachable, flavorful craftsmanship. Rolled in Honduras, it features an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over Honduran binder and fillers. The cigar presents beautifully with a butterscotch, sandy brown hue. Its wrapper is smooth with a […]

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