Today Dave, Dan and Aaron are smoking the cigar while discussing the must have cigar brand of 2023. What are the hot new items/brands? What Brands should retailers be stocking? And What should cigar lovers be smoking? We also have a weekly Top 5 and some Delightful News. Join the Ash Holes as we light up cigars and talk about them. As always you can find many of the cigars we smoke at https://www.2guyscigars.com.
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[SPLIT, CROATIA] – The Cigar Smoking World Championship (CSWC) has drawn to a spectacular close with the crowning of a world champion, Hauke Walter, also known as “The Iceman,” from Germany. The 2023 season of the CSWC, which saw the participation of a record number of nations, proved to be one of the most thrilling and inclusive editions since its inception in 2009. Marko Bilic, the visionary founder of CSWC, expressed his excitement, stating, “The […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, we will look at the trade off between premium & value cigars. In the first hour we light up a 22/83 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 of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke […]
El Baton, a vintage brand originally crafted by J.C. Newman in 1914, returns to the spotlight with renewed vigor and a contemporary twist. Once a popular nickel cigar, it vanished from the market in the 1920s due to the rise of machine-made alternatives. However, in 2008, J.C. Newman’s grandsons, Eric and Bobby Newman, breathed new life into the brand, reintroducing it as the company’s first Nicaraguan cigar. Grown in the fertile lands of Nicaragua, El […]
We are talking about the trend of New World cigar manufacturers opening new accounts in Europe. We go through a list of 7 reasons why manufacturers may be doing this. Is this becoming a problem for U.S. consumers? 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 […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, we will look at the real costs to open a cigar shop. In the first hour we light up a La Gianna Havana Robusto Natural. 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 of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs […]
The Byron 1850 No. 4 is a true testament to the craftsmanship and dedication of Nelson Alfonso. Created to celebrate 175 years of Byron, this cigar offers a luxurious experience in every puff. With its dimensions measuring 5 inches in length and a 50-ring gauge, it boasts a perfect balance between size and smoke production. Upon first inspection, the appearance of the cigar is captivating. The wrapper, a beautiful chocolate brown shade, shines with an […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, we talk with Eric Newman from J.C. Newman Cigar Company In the first hour we light up a Diamond Crown cigar, and in the second hour, El Baton. 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 of a studio audience at Studio 21 […]
Size: Robusto 5” x 54 In 2021, HVC Cigars celebrated a momentous milestone, their 10th anniversary in the cigar business, with the release of the HVC 10th Anniversary Toro, a limited edition that quickly flew off the shelves. Now, in 2023, Reinier Lorenzo, the mastermind behind HVC, continues the celebration by introducing the HVC 10th Anniversary Robusto, a special limited edition to commemorate their 12th year in the industry. This Nicaraguan puro is a masterful […]
Today Dave, Ed, Dan and Aaron are smoking the La Gianna Maduro Toro while they have a roundtable discussion about their fondest cigar memories, they share some of their favorite times, who they were with and what they were smoking. We also have a Dave’s Weekly 6 Pack, a weekly Top 5 and some Delightful News Join us as we broadcast live on location from Studio 21 Podcast Cafe high above Two Guys Smoke Shop […]