This week on The Ash Holes, we talk Cigar Podcasting in 2025! Dave has been doing cigar podcasting for over 15 years. On today’s episode, we talk about the past, present and future of cigar podcasts. 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, we’re talking Problems in the Cigar Industry! It’s the Ed & Mr. J Show!? Dave’s away at PCA so the boys will play! Ed & Mr. Jonathan discuss what’s really going on in the business & cigar shop do’s and don’ts while smoking Oliva 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 […]
The Montecristo 1935 Diamante Toro is the latest chapter in the 1935 legacy, crafted by the powerhouse duo Rafael Nodal and AJ Fernandez. With the original Montecristo 1935 earning a 95-point rating and a coveted #2 spot on Cigar Aficionado’s 2021 list along with being the #2 Top Rated STARS Review so far, expectations for the Diamante were high—and it delivers. Out of the box, the presentation is classic and confident. The cigar is box-pressed […]
This week on The After Show, we discuss Cigar Factory Fires. There was yet another fire at a cigar factory. This time it was A.J. Fernandez. We talk about that and other factory fires. Why does this happen so often? 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
This week on The Ash Holes, It’s the PCA 2025 Preview Show! Lets talk about whats coming, what’s hot & how tariffs may affect cigars & this trade show in a BIG way! Dave & Dan are going & discuss what they can expect from PCA 2025! 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 […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, we’re getting ready for PCA 2025! This year’s trade show is right around the corner, we discuss what to expect from this year’s PCA Trade Show in New Orleans! What’s New, & What’s Hot & What Companies could be in trouble!? We’ll smoke Villiger 1888 Nicaragua Churchill in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The […]
Tampa, FL- This week, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. began shipping its new Tampa Smokers cigars to more than 100 cigar retailers around the country. This first release includes boxes of Tampa Smokers cigars handmade by J.C. Newman in Tampa and a baseball-inspired cigar case handcrafted by Brizard in California along with a retro Tampa Smokers cap and a 1947 vintage Tampa Smokers program. “Baseball and cigars are two of America’s historic pastimes,” said fourth-generation owner Drew Newman. “It is only fitting to celebrate the new baseball season with a […]
Hudson, NH– Montosa Expands Natural Line With 6×60 Gigante. Montosa, a premium cigar brand from Arnold Andre, proudly announces the release of the Montosa Gigante, a bold new size measuring 6 x 60. Releasing at the PCA in New Orleans at a remarkable value of $9 per cigar, the Montosa Gigante is available in both Natural and Maduro, packed in boxes of 20 cigars. Building on the success of the Montosa brand, this latest addition […]
Hudson, NH – Luxury, sophistication, and generational dedication converge with the unveiling of the Limited Edition Bandolero Series C Colosales Ashtray Set at PCA 2025 Trade Show, taking place April 12-14 in New Orleans. While opulence may not be necessary when cigars are refined and balanced, even James Bond looked sharper in a tuxedo. Enter the Bandolero Series C Colosales Ashtray Set, a perfect complement to everyone’s humidor. The set is a brilliant combination of […]
The Gold Star Toro made a striking return with a refreshed look while maintaining the craftsmanship and legacy that cigar lovers have appreciated since 1995. Handcrafted at the Tabacalera William Ventura Cigar Factory in the Dominican Republic, this blend offers a balanced yet flavor-packed smoking experience with a medium-bodied profile. A careful mix of Dominican Ligeros, Criollo ’98, Corojo ‘98, and a touch of Connecticut Broadleaf ensures depth, while the Sumatra binder and Ecuador Habano […]