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 […]
Hudson, NH – Bandolero, a name steeped in history and intrigue from Selected Tobacco, takes another bold step forward with the Bandolero Premium. With limited production numbers due to the extended aging process, this rare and exclusive offering will be reserved for some of the country’s finest retailers. In the world of premium cigars, some names are whispered rather than announced and Nelson Alfonso, owner of Selected Tobacco is that name. Bandolero Premium offers a […]
Hudson, NH – United Cigars, is making history with the addition of its first in-house company sales team representative, Ryan “The Grandmaster” Ash. Hailing from New Orleans, Louisiana, Ryan brings a wealth of experience from the beauty industry, where he excelled as a National Sales Director. Now, he’s channeling his expertise and passion into the world of premium cigars. “We are beyond excited to have Ryan join the United family,” said Oliver Nivaud, Director of […]
Salem, NH – Somewhere deep in the Dominican Republic (in a factory that shall remain nameless for fear of being canceled by the anti-lectin community), a cigar has been born. Not just any cigar—oh no—this is Lectin, the Official 15th Anniversary Cigar of The Cigar Authority. For those keeping score, The Cigar Authority has been invading your ears every Saturday since April 1, 2010 (yes, they launched on April Fool’s Day, and somehow, it’s still […]
The Davidoff Winston Churchill Toro is a cigar that embodies the complexity and depth of the man it’s named after. Just as Winston Churchill navigated the various facets of life with charisma and determination, this cigar delivers a well-rounded experience, with an Ecuadorian wrapper, Mexican binder, & filler tobaccos from the Dominican Republic, and Nicaragua. The result is a sophisticated and layered smoke that evolves beautifully from start to finish. Upon first glance, the cigar […]
Tim Ozgener joins us for The After Show to talk Old Cigars! Tim brought some old cigars with him for us, we’ll be talking about them and what you can expect from cigars that are over two decades old. 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