This week on The Cigar Authority, we celebrate 30 years of Perdomo Cigars with Nick Perdomo live in studio! We discuss the first 30 years of Perdomo & get the inside scoop on the hottest new cigar, the Perdomo 30th Anniversary. We will smoke the Perdomo 20th Anniversary Sun Grown Churchill in the first hour with Nick Perdomo live! Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about […]
The Kristoff Guardrail, a testament to resilience and second chances, emerges from a gripping narrative that ties the cigar industry with the indomitable spirit of its creator, Glen Case. A motorcycle enthusiast, Glen’s near-death encounter with a guardrail in Oklahoma became the catalyst for this unique medium-bodied cigar, symbolizing his gratitude for a second shot at life. With a rugged feel and rustic allure, the Kristoff Guardrail boasts a dark brown Brazilian wrapper, tightly capped […]
” I could have been a contender. I coulda been somebody”- Marlon Brando Today, we talk about the cigars that didn’t make it into this year’s TCA Contender Pack. We give some of the reasons why they did not become contenders. 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, […]
Miami, Florida – In Loving Memory of Edna J. Camacho. Born in 1930 in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, in Fletcher, North Carolina. Studied at American University in Washington, D.C., while working with the US Navy as a civilian; Received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the College of Business Administration. In the early 1950’s, Edna met and married her husband Simon Camacho. Together they founded Camacho Cigars, Inc. in 1961, which to […]
West Tampa Red Toro is a delightful addition to the West Tampa line-up, boasting a bold and flavorful experience crafted by brand owner Rick Rodriguez. Unlike many cigar blends created solely for the enjoyment of fans, Rodriguez decided to take the reins and craft a cigar that truly reflects his personal taste. The result is a full-bodied cigar that retains the signature West Tampa flavor. The West Tampa Red Toro boasts a rich, dark chocolate […]
Alfonso Gran Selección from Selected Tobacco, showcased at PCA 2023 in Las Vegas, has shipped to authorized retailers. The Alfonso Gran Selección is the sequel to the highly rated Alfonso Añejo that debuted in 2022. Encased in 25 count decorative, cedar lined boxes, the Alfonso Gran Selección will be available in five sizes; Exclusivos (6 x 54 Torpedo), Preciosos (7 1/2 x 40), Estelares (5 1/2 x 54), Enormes (6 1/2 x 60), and Grandiosos […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, we will look at packaging and re-branding the old into something brand new, but its really the same thing. In the first hour we light up a Studio 21, which is the name of the Studio where we broadcast The Cigar Authority. The Studio was named after this cigar. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. As always you […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo, amd Ed Sullivan talk about Private Label products including cigars brands. We will smoke the Dos Hombre Nicaraguan Robusto, a house brand for Two Guys Smoke Shop. With the economy taking a hit, you might want to take your chances with a private label house brand. In the 2nd hour, we will light up another private label brand called 22 degrees North, 83 degrees West, […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Welcome to The Cigar Brand Graveyard… a place where past cigar brands have gone to rest in peace. But Be Warned: Over the years, some have come alive again. Some should and others maybe should not. In the first hour we light up a West Tampa Tobacco Co. Red Toro while in the second hour we light up the Atabey […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Dave is back from the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Cigar Trade Show in Las Vegas. What happened? What’s new? We share it all this week! In the first hour we light up an Montecristo White while in the second hour we light up something new that made its debut at PCA. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United […]