This week on The Ash Holes, we are joined by Ed Santamaria, Buyer at Two Guys Smoke Shop. Two Guys may be celebrating it’s 40th Anniversary this year but theres another special Two Guys Milestone to talk about as Ed is celebrating his 30th year working for the company! 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 […]
Hudson, NH – On Thursday, August 28, 2025, Two Guys Smoke Shop continues its year-long 40th Anniversary celebration in grand style with the exclusive release of the Casa Carrillo Endure Corona Gorda — a limited-production extension of the acclaimed Endure line. Measuring 6″ x 46, the Endure Corona Gorda is a rare treat for cigar aficionados, marking the first time in decades that Casa Carrillo has used authentic African Cameroon wrappers from the legendary Meerapfel […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, we’re talking low priced cigars under $10, they’re harder to find now than you think! With tariffs & prices on the rise, it’s harder every day to find a great cigar for a great price under $10 we’ll show you some of our favorites. In the first hour, we’ll smoke Intemperance Whiskey Rebellion McFarlane Perfecto Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and […]
The United Connecticut Robusto, introduced in 2024, marks the third blend in the flagship line from United Cigars. It brings together an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper, a Dominican binder, and filler tobaccos also from the Dominican Republic, delivering a refined and flavorful smoking experience. Visually, the cigar is a beauty—golden-hued with minimal veins and excellent construction. It’s smooth to the touch with a slight oily sheen and a firm, consistent density. Everything about the roll speaks […]
Hudson, NH – In celebration of Two Guys Smoke Shop’s 40th Anniversary, industry legends Nick Perdomo of Perdomo Cigars and David Garofalo, owner of Two Guys Smoke Shop, have teamed up to create a truly special cigar: the Perdomo Two Guys 40th Anniversary Limited Edition — a tribute to 40 years of passion, perseverance, and premium cigars. Crafted by legendary cigar maker Nick Perdomo, this exclusive Figurado was blended to honor both Two Guys Smoke […]
This week on a the Cigar Authority it’s Two Guys Smoke Shop – A Cigar Story! Dave tells us the 40 year history of Two Guys Smoke Shop from starting in Massachusetts to now being the largest independent cigar retailer in the country! We will smoke the Rocky Patel Aged Limited Rare 2nd Edition in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. […]
August 1, 2025 and available in Natural and Maduro, the Padrón Ruby Red Exclusive Edition was made to commemorate Two Guys Smoke Shop’s 40 years in the cigar industry. Piloto Cigars better know as Padrón Cigars in Esteli, Nicaragua produced just 8,000 cigars (2,000 in Natural and 6,000 in Maduro). Each cigar is sold in humidor style boxes created by Nelson Alfonso of Selected Tobacco. The boxes are mentioned here because of their stunning beauty. […]
This week on The After Show, the guys talk about relocating a cigar business with Eric Drazin. Dave has done it many times over 40 years, & Eric recently moved across the country. We discuss the challenges & potential opportunities. 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. As […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, they taxed me out of the state!! Eric Drazin a cigar retailer formerly in California tells his story of being taxed out of the state very similarly to how Dave once was in Massachusetts! We will smoke HVC Seleccion No. 1 Poderosos in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member […]
Rafael Nodal and AJ Fernandez strike another chord with the Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Concerto Vibrato, a bold Nicaraguan puro that harmonizes craftsmanship, balance, and full-bodied flavor. Built entirely from tobaccos cultivated on AJ’s prized farms—including a stunning Criollo ’98 wrapper from the renowned Finca La Lilia—this cigar lives up to the pedigree of its award-winning predecessors. The Concerto Vibrato is a beauty to behold—softly box-pressed, dark brown, and cloaked in an oily sheen that […]