This week on The Cigar Authority, it’s the State of The Cigar Industry Address 2025! One of our most popular & insightful annual shows has returned. Dave has compiled all his notes from 2024 & is ready to give his State of The Cigar Industry Address to the cigar world! We will smoke Asylum in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. […]
The Garofalo La Famiglia Sun Grown Epicure is a collaboration between David Garofalo of Two Guys Smoke Shop & Nick Perdomo Jr., blending premium Cuban-seed Nicaraguan tobaccos from Perdomo’s renowned farms. With a Nicaraguan Sun Grown wrapper, this cigar promises complexity and character. The medium reddish-brown wrapper is finely crafted, boasting a triple cap with a smooth, toothless surface and a slight sheen. The cigar feels well-packed in hand, a promising start for a leisurely […]
This week on The Ash Holes are lighting up… The Ash Holes Cigar of The Year 2024! Who Will Win & How Close was this year’s vote!? What will it be ??? We also have a Weekly Top 5, Daves Weekly 6 Pack and The Kilt Man’s Corner 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 […]
Celebrating a tradition that began in 1992 by Two Guys Smoke Shop, The Cigar Authority proudly announces the recipient of the prestigious The Cigar of the Year for 2024, awarded to Perdomo 30th Anniversary Sun Grown Epicure. The Perdomo 30th Anniversary Sun Grown is a testament to the brand’s dedication to excellence. Featuring an elegant 15-year-old bourbon barrel-aged Cuban-seed Nicaraguan Sun Grown wrapper, it harmonizes perfectly with 15-year-aged Cuban-seed Nicaraguan filler tobaccos. The result is […]
The Padron 3000 Natural is a testament to the craftsmanship and dedication synonymous with the Padrón name. Made in Nicaragua and aged for over two-and-a-half years, this cigar is composed entirely of sun-grown tobacco. The Padron 3000 Natural immediately catches the eye with its dark chocolate brown wrapper. Its rustic, textured appearance, complete with visible veins and a soft box press, evokes the look of a Twix bar—simple yet inviting. Lighting up, the first third […]
This week on The After Show we ask, what did they pick for the best cigar of 2024? It’s that time of year again. Cigar media are starting to release their best of 2024 cigar lists. We talk about what we think of the lists & find out what did they pick! The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio […]
AVO Classic Maduro No. 2 is a timeless cigar that pays homage to the original collaboration between Henrik Kelner and AVO Uvezian from the 1980s. This blend has stood the test of time, consistently delivering a smooth and refined smoking experience. Crafted with a 3-year-aged Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper and aged Dominican binder and filler tobaccos, it exudes quality from start to finish. Appearance-wise, the cigar is a beauty. Its rich, dark brown wrapper has an […]
On the eve of Christmas, we are playing Cigar Brands Dead or Alive with Dan Davison of The Ash Holes. Is the acquisition of a brand a death sentence, or something else? Join us to play Cigar Brands Dead or Alive. 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, […]
West Tampa Black Toro is a cigar that carries the legacy of Master Blender Rick Rodriguez, whose roots in cigar craftsmanship trace back to his grandparents, master rollers from Havana. This cigar exemplifies a deep respect for tradition while delivering a modern and flavorful smoking experience. With a dark Habano wrapper, an Ometepe Habano binder, and Condega Viso and Esteli Ligero fillers, it promises a complex and rewarding profile. The cigar’s appearance is striking, with […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, it’s Cigar Retail Dreams & Nightmares with Michael Herklots, founder & owner of Ferio Tego Cigars! Long before Michael started Ferio Tego he spent many years as a retailer in NYC. Find out some of the best & some of the worst things about the retail side of the cigar world as we smoke Ferio Tego Summa in the first hour. Learn more about Retail Dreams & Nightmare this […]