On a previous After Show, Dave, Jonathan and Ed guess what would be Cigar Journal’s New Cigar of the Year. Did anyone get their pick right? 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 Cigars in […]
Every year, Halfwheel publishes the consensus list of cigars for the previous year. Some lists are excluded. We look into the reasons they do not consider some lists and whether this makes sense. Dave gives the top 10 reasons why the Cigar Authority should be included. 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 […]
This week on The After Show, we see who picked the Cigar of the Year. On a previous episode, we predicted the winning cigar for Cigar Aficionado. Who, if anyone, got it right? Tune in to find out who picked right! 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 […]
Celebrating a tradition that began in 1992 by Two Guys Cigars, The Cigar Authority proudly announces the winner of The 2025 Cigar of the Year: Perdomo Legacy Nicaraguan Shade Grown Gran Belicoso. The Perdomo Legacy Nicaraguan Shade Grown Gran Belicoso is the result of nearly five years of development and represents a significant achievement in tobacco cultivation and blending. At the core of this cigar is a rare Nicaraguan Shade Grown wrapper developed exclusively by […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, we announce the 2025 Cigar of the Year. This is the only one that matters. In the first hour, we’ll be smoking the 2024 Cigar of the year – the Perdomo 30th Anniversary Sun Grown Epicure. 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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