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Cigar Review: EPC Allegiance Confidant – A Brilliant Collaboration

From the very inception of E.P. Carrillo, the company has consistently emphasized the importance of collaborating with tobacco producers from diverse corners of the world. For the release of the E.P. Carrillo Allegiance, they opted to partner with the renowned Oliva Cigars from Nicaragua. This blend, crafted by Ernesto Carrillo, showcases Oliva’s world-renowned tobaccos and is produced outside his Tabacalera La Alianza in the Dominican Republic, with its manufacturing process taking place in Nicaragua. The […]

September 7, 2023 by Dave

Podcast: What Are the “Must Have” Cigars of 2023? – The Ash Holes

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.

September 5, 2023 by Dave

Cigar Review: El Baton Robusto – A Taste of Tradition

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 […]

August 31, 2023 by Dave

VODCast: The Real Cost to Open a Cigar Shop

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 […]

August 25, 2023 by Dave

Cigar Review: Byron 1850 No. 4 – Craftsmanship & Dedication

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 […]

August 24, 2023 by Dave

VODCast: Top Cigar Stores In The USA – The Ashholes

Today Dave, Ed Dan and Aaron are lighting up the 7-20-4 WK Robusto, while they discuss the top cigar stores in America, who are they? Where are they? and What makes them so good? We also have a Dave’s Weekly 6 Pack, 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 […]

August 22, 2023 by Dave

VODCast: Cigar Family with Eric Newman of J.C. Newman Cigar Company

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 […]

August 18, 2023 by Dave

Cigar Review: HVC 10th Anniversary – A Toast To A Decade Of Excellence

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 […]

August 17, 2023 by Dave

Podcast: Fondest Cigar Memories – The Ash Holes

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 […]

August 15, 2023 by Dave

VODCast: Rocky Patel, the O.G. of the Cigar Industry

This week on The Cigar Authority, we are joined by Rocky Patel from Rocky Patel Cigars. He’s now over 30 years in the cigar industry and it was once a Rocky Road for Rocky. His stories of success and failures that got him to where he is today and where he is headed. Join Ed Sullivan, Mr Jonathan and David Garofalo as they take us down the Rocky Road of Rocky Patel and Rocky Patel […]

August 11, 2023 by Dave

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