August 1, 2025 and available in Natural and Maduro, the Padrón Ruby Red Exclusive Edition was made to commemorate Two Guys Smoke Shop’s 40 years in the cigar industry. Piloto Cigars better know as Padrón Cigars in Esteli, Nicaragua produced just 8,000 cigars (2,000 in Natural and 6,000 in Maduro). Each cigar is sold in humidor style boxes created by Nelson Alfonso of Selected Tobacco. The boxes are mentioned here because of their stunning beauty. […]
Rafael Nodal and AJ Fernandez strike another chord with the Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Concerto Vibrato, a bold Nicaraguan puro that harmonizes craftsmanship, balance, and full-bodied flavor. Built entirely from tobaccos cultivated on AJ’s prized farms—including a stunning Criollo ’98 wrapper from the renowned Finca La Lilia—this cigar lives up to the pedigree of its award-winning predecessors. The Concerto Vibrato is a beauty to behold—softly box-pressed, dark brown, and cloaked in an oily sheen that […]
On today’s After Show, Dan Davison joins us to talk about what new cigars have come out so far this year. We also speculate about which new cigars may be contenders for cigar of the 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. As always you can find […]
The Rojas Street Tacos Al Pastor Gordo is the third blend in the Street Tacos Series, continuing the brand’s theme of naming cigars after taco meats—in this case, the savory “al pastor,” pork marinated and roasted on a vertical spit like shawarma. The cigar draws inspiration from this flavorful dish with a rich blend that’s just as layered and complex. The blend features an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, Mexican San Andrés binder, and a blend of […]
Released in May 2025, the Perdomo Legacy Nicaraguan Shade Grown Churchill is a project nearly five years in the making, spearheaded by Nicholas Perdomo III. It showcases a special Nicaraguan Shade Grown wrapper—developed from a unique hybrid of Cuban and Cameroon seed—cultivated at the Perdomo family’s Finca Natalie farm in Estelí. Paired with a Nicaraguan binder and filler, all aged for a decade, this cigar promises depth, richness, and balance. Upon inspection, the Churchill is […]
Hudson, NH – In a rare and remarkable collaboration, Jorge Padrón of Padrón Cigars has joined forces with David Garofalo, founder of Two Guys Smoke Shop, to release a stunning commemorative cigar: the Padrón Ruby Red Exclusive Edition—a once-in-a-lifetime release honoring the 40th anniversary of Two Guys Smoke Shop. Ruby, the traditional gemstone for a 40-year celebration, inspired the name and luxurious design of this limited edition. Only 200 individually numbered humidors have been produced, […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, we’ll be talking about how to do a cigar podcast. The Cigar Authority has been publishing episodes for over 15 years. Today, we share what we’ve learned, so you can create a great cigar podcast of your own. We will smoke Nestor Miranda Coffee Break CT in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar […]
Back by popular demand, the Aladino Cameroon Reserva returns in July 2025 with its signature character, rare composition, and elevated presentation. Crafted entirely from Honduran-grown Cameroon tobacco cultivated at the JRE Tobacco Farm, this is the first true Cameroon puro of its kind. Masterfully blended by industry legends Julio R. Eiroa and Justo Eiroa since 2017, the Cameroon Reserva delivers an unmatched richness and aroma, standing as a testament to the Eiroa family’s commitment to […]
The Rocky Patel Emerald Toro is a standout offering that marks a notable shift in Rocky Patel’s portfolio—his first box-pressed cigar crafted to land on the lighter side of medium-bodied. The Emerald features an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper complemented by dual binders—one from Nicaragua and another from Mexico. The filler predominantly consists of Nicaraguan tobacco, with the addition of a single leaf from the Jamastran Valley in Honduras Visually, the Emerald impresses right out of the […]
On this episode of The After Show, we talk about the JC Newman Cigar Factory Experience! Ed is just back from El Reloj in Ybor City. We discuss the experience and why every serious cigar smoker should make this a destination. 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