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Cigar of the year

The Cigar of The Year – Perdomo 30th Anniversary Sun Grown

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 […]

January 4, 2025 by Dave

What Did They Pick for the Best Cigar of 2024? – The After Show

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 […]

January 1, 2025 by Dave

2024 Contenders for The Cigar of The Year

The 2024 Contenders for The Cigar of the Year have arrived! The anticipation is over, and the stage is set for The Cigar Authority’s most coveted honor—The Cigar of the Year. With stringent criteria in place, the contenders for 2024 have been meticulously chosen, representing the pinnacle of excellence in the world of cigars. Let’s delve into the 7 contenders vying for the prestigious title. You can purchase the contenders pack here: https://www.2guyscigars.com/contenders-pack 1.Perdomo 30th […]

November 23, 2024 by Dave

2023 Ash Holes Cigar of The Year

In an exciting announcement made yesterday on The Ash Holes podcast, the HVC Hot Cake Golden Line Connecticut has been honored with the prestigious title of the 2023 Ash Holes Cigar of the Year. Released in 2023, the HVC Hot Cake Golden Line showcases a masterful blend, featuring an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper elegantly paired with a Nicaraguan binder. The fillers, sourced from Esteli and Jalapa, Nicaragua, contribute to its mild to medium-bodied profile. Notably, this […]

December 20, 2023 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

The 2022 Cigar of the Year – Montosa Maduro

December 31, 2022, marks the 30th time “The Cigar of the Year” has been awarded. “The Cigar of the Year” award was given out on the esteemed cigar podcast called The Cigar Authority. This team takes their assignment very seriously and takes everything into consideration when giving out the award. Availability, consistency, quality and of course flavor and value are just some of the criteria that separates a good cigar from a great one, and […]

December 31, 2022 by The Cigar Authority

VODCast: Announcing the 2022 Cigar of the Year

This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Happy New Year! And what a year it was…. Today we cap off 2022 with the naming of the Cigar of the Year. On this weeks show we will light up the 2021 COTY All Saints St. Francis Toro before unveiling and smoking the 2022 Cigar of the Year! Join us for all of this and the usual […]

December 30, 2022 by The Cigar Authority

Podcast: Choosing The Cigar of the Year

It’s that time of the year again. This is the season when cigar publications and bloggers choose their cigar of the year. We share our opinions on who does things right and whether some do it wrong. 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 […]

December 21, 2022 by The Cigar Authority

Podcast: I Could Have Been a Contender – The After Show

On today’s episode, we talk about the cigars that didn’t make it as contenders for the TCA cigar of the year. There were some good ones, but not every cigar can make it. 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 […]

November 23, 2022 by The Cigar Authority

VODCast: The 2022 Contenders for Cigar of the Year Are…

This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Dave has been doing it since 1992 and its time to do it all over again, It’s the 2022 Contenders for Cigar of the Year. It is the 31st Edition of The Contenders. We will name our 7 cigars for Contenders for Cigar of the Year and the criteria surrounding their nomination. Plus we will share how your vote matters. We […]

November 18, 2022 by The Cigar Authority

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