This week on The Ash Holes, Drew Newman, Owner of JC Newman Cigars joins us live! This May marks J.C. Newman’s 130th Anniversary & Drew Newman is here to share the story of JC Newman with us! We also have our Dave’s Weekly 6 pack, & Weekly Top 5. 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 Guys […]
Cigar Review
The Bentley Green Edition Robusto is a Nicaraguan-made cigar that combines elegance and approachability in a well-crafted format. Dressed in an Ecuadorian Rosado wrapper, this Robusto immediately catches the eye with its smooth, reddish-brown hue. The wrapper is clean with minimal veins and tight seams, giving the cigar a refined appearance. It’s well-packed and feels substantial in the hand, promising a quality experience. Upon lighting, the first third delivers a burst of cedar wood that […]
This week on The Ash Holes. Perdomo Legacy Launched! Perdomo Legacy debuted last week at Two Guys & is red hot! Let’s talk about this new cigar & how Perdomo has made launching new products so successful! 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 Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.
This week on The Cigar Authority, it’s the Perdomo Legacy National Launch with Nick & Nicholas Perdomo Live in Studio! Perdomo Legacy is officially on sale! We discuss with Nick & Nicholas Perdomo’s Legacy & how this project came to life . In the first hour, we’ll be smoking the Perdomo Legacy Shade Grown Robusto. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority […]
The Don Lino Africa Punda Milia is a revival worth noting. Originally released by Nestor Miranda, this cigar was brought back by Miami Cigar & Company to commemorate their 30th anniversary, and it shows the brand is still very much in touch with what makes a cigar both memorable and accessible. Handcrafted at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez, it showcases an Ecuadorian Habano 2000 wrapper, an authentic African Cameroon binder, and a global blend of fillers from […]
This week on a special Ash Heels edition of the Ash Holes, the New England Cigar Expo & Two Guys Smoke Shop’s 40th Anniversary Party VIP & 2-Day Tickets are SOLD OUT! Only 1 Day Tickets remain , lets talk about our experiences at the Expo since we’ve all either been or worked the last two events. Plus what we’re excited for this year! The Ash Holes is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded […]
The H. Upmann The Banker DayTrader Toro pays homage to the brand’s financial roots with a modern twist—combining historical legacy with a bold, contemporary flair.Each DayTrader cigar features an Ecuadorian wrapper, Nicaraguan binder, & a blend of Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers. From the start, it presents itself as a luxurious cigar: a thick, dark chocolate wrapper, slightly toothy with visible veins, and well packed. It’s a cigar that feels as substantial in the hand as its […]
The Perla Del Mar Corojo Toro by J.C. Newman is a nod to the brand’s Cuban roots, translating to “Pearl of the Sea.” This Nicaraguan-crafted cigar wears a Corojo-seed wrapper grown in Ecuador, paired with a Nicaraguan binder and a trio of long-fillers sourced from different regions in Nicaragua. Out of the box, the cigar catches your eye with its soft box-pressed shape and leathery, milk chocolate-toned wrapper—like a well-worn baseball glove. It’s beautifully constructed, […]
PCA 2025 is in the books! What happened at the show? Any suprises or stories to tell. Including Dave witnessed the official unveiling of the Perdomo Legacy 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 Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.
The West Tampa Circle of Life Toro is more than just a cigar—it’s a moment of mentorship come full circle. A collaboration between Rick Rodriguez and his mentor, Ernesto Perez-Carrillo, this cigar was born at the famed Casa Carrillo factory in the Dominican Republic. While the exact blend remains a mystery, the experience it delivers is both meaningful and memorable, much like the name suggests. Is it a metaphor for the journey of a cigar […]