The Cigar Industry: Balancing Cause and Effect An Editorial by David Garofalo In the complex web of the cigar industry, cause and effect play a pivotal role, shaping the landscape and influencing trends. Newton’s Third Law of Motion, which suggests that every action has an equal and opposite reaction, finds significance in the dynamics of today’s cigar marketplace. The recent disruptions in the cigar industry, characterized by soaring prices can be studied through the lens […]
It’s time for the 2024 New England Cigar Expo Press Conference! Join Dave Garofalo and Dan Davison as they share all the information for this year’s New England Cigar Expo. Find out when it will be, what it will cost and which cigar manufacturers have signed up. Tune in to check out how & when you can get your tickets to attend this years Expo!. The Press Conference is available only Cigar Authority Video Platforms! […]
Welcome to the Cigar Authority’s 2023 Holiday Gift Guide. Our curated selection is to help you pick out the perfect cigar gift for your friends and family. From limited-edition cigar collections to great accessories, each recommendation in this guide was chosen to enhance the holiday experience for both seasoned smokers and those new to the world of cigars. Try our suggestions, that ensure your holiday season is not only filled with warmth and joy but […]
In the world of podcasting, milestones are few and far between. But on Saturday, September 16, 2023, The Cigar Authority accomplished something truly remarkable: they celebrated their 700th episode. In an era when many podcasts come and go like fleeting fads, this achievement is a testament to their unwavering commitment and dedication to their craft. What makes this accomplishment even more extraordinary is the fact that The Cigar Authority has had just six official members […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, we will look at the real costs to open a cigar shop. In the first hour we light up a La Gianna Havana Robusto Natural. 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 United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs […]
Following the Shocking Conclusion of David’s trip to Cuba the mail call was working overtime. The amount of letters we received were on an epic level. Today we go through some of those emails in a Rapid Fire Highlight segment. We are also joined by Jarrid Trudeau from Kristoff Cigars where we talk a little about Kristoff, and play a little Total Recall with Jarrid who allegedly has one of those memories where he can […]
Day 5 Today we will take a walk to Old Havana Square. We met in the Hotel lobby to start our day. As we approach the area I notice the streets are crowded with people dancing in the street. The streets are paved with what looks like bricks but a closer look shows they are not bricks but wood blocks stained with brick color. In the town square the road turns to a circle with […]
Trip to Cuba – Day 3 I got up in plenty of time for breakfast and decided not to go off on my own in this city. I took the opportunity to talk with the waitress a bit because she spoke better English than I did Spanish. She seemed happy and said so… she liked her life in Cuba and the closeness with her family and neighbors. Although she had never been to the United […]