Browsing Tag

David Garofalo

Two Guys 40th Celebration Continues with Atabey Collection

Two Guys 40th Celebration Continues with Atabey Collection Hudson, NH – Two Guys Cigars continues its 40th Anniversary celebration with two rare and elegant releases from Nelson Alfonso’s Selected Tobacco—the Atabey Delirios Two Guys 40th Humidor & Atabey Ritos Special Edition Humidor The classic Atabey blend features an Ecuadorian Shade wrapper, Dominican binder, and Peruvian ligero with undisclosed fillers, delivering a smooth yet complex profile that’s become a favorite of Two Guys founder David Garofalo.The […]

October 14, 2025 by Dave

Two Guys Smoke Shop Changes Name After 40 Years

Salem, NH – In front of 500 cigar enthusiasts gathered at the New England Cigar Expo, history was made as one of the most iconic names in premium cigars unveiled a new identity. After four decades, Two Guys Smoke Shop officially has become Two Guys Cigars. Founded in 1985 in Somerville, Massachusetts, by David Garofalo and Paul Antonelli, Two Guys Smoke Shop began as a small tobacco and convenience shop selling everything from cigarettes and […]

September 15, 2025 by Dave

Perdomo Two Guys Smoke Shop 40th Anniversary Coming Friday

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 […]

August 4, 2025 by Dave

Two Guys Smoke Shop – A Cigar Story

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 by Dave

They Taxed Me Out of The State! With Eric Drazin

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 […]

July 25, 2025 by Dave

Padrón Ruby Red Exclusive Edition Celebrating Two Guys 40th

Hudson, NH – In a rare and remarkable collaboration, Jorge Padrón of Padrón Cigars has joined forces with David Garofalo, founder of Two Guys Smoke Shop, to release a stunning commemorative cigar: the Padrón Ruby Red Exclusive Edition—a once-in-a-lifetime release honoring the 40th anniversary of Two Guys Smoke Shop. Ruby, the traditional gemstone for a 40-year celebration, inspired the name and luxurious design of this limited edition. Only 200 individually numbered humidors have been produced, […]

July 7, 2025 by Dave

Reflecting on 40 Years in the Cigar Business – David Garofalo

Reflecting on 40 Years in the Cigar Business – A David Garofalo Editorial 40 years in the cigar business—what an extraordinary journey it’s been! As I sit back and reflect, I’m filled with gratitude, amazement, and pride at how far we’ve come. Ten years ago, I wrote about celebrating 30 years in this industry, and now, here we are, marking an incredible milestone I could have only dreamed of. Back in 1985, Two Guys Smoke […]

April 22, 2025 by Dave

The State of The Cigar Industry Address 2025

This week on The Cigar Authority, it’s the State of The Cigar Industry Address 2025! One of our most popular & insightful annual shows has returned. Dave has compiled all his notes from 2024 & is ready to give his State of The Cigar Industry Address to the cigar world! We will smoke Asylum in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. […]

January 10, 2025 by Dave

Garofalo La Famiglia Sun Grown Epicure Cigar Review

The Garofalo La Famiglia Sun Grown Epicure is a collaboration between David Garofalo of Two Guys Smoke Shop & Nick Perdomo Jr., blending premium Cuban-seed Nicaraguan tobaccos from Perdomo’s renowned farms. With a Nicaraguan Sun Grown wrapper, this cigar promises complexity and character. The medium reddish-brown wrapper is finely crafted, boasting a triple cap with a smooth, toothless surface and a slight sheen. The cigar feels well-packed in hand, a promising start for a leisurely […]

January 9, 2025 by Dave

World’s Strongest Cigar Debuts At New England Cigar Expo

Windham, NH – Yesterday, World’s Strongest Cigar debuted at Day 2 of the New England Cigar Expo. Cigar enthusiasts are accustomed to choosing between mild, medium, and full-bodied options, but the World’s Strongest Cigar shatters this convention with a bold blend that dares even the most seasoned smokers to rise to the challenge. The brain behind this powerful creation is Reinier Lorenzo, President and Founder of HVC Cigars. It was crafted at Fabrica de Tabacos HVC S.A. […]

September 29, 2024 by Dave

Older Posts