December 31, 2022, marks the 30th time “The Cigar of the Year” has been awarded. “The Cigar of the Year” award was given out on the esteemed cigar podcast called The Cigar Authority. This team takes their assignment very seriously and takes everything into consideration when giving out the award. Availability, consistency, quality and of course flavor and value are just some of the criteria that separates a good cigar from a great one, and […]
Highclere Castle is globally recognized as the iconic face of the award-winning television drama, Downton Abbey. Highclere Castle is now producing a cigar reminiscent of those enjoyed at Highclere Castle during the 19th and early 20th centuries. To create and produce the cigar, Highclere Castle Cigar Company has partnered with world-renowned cigar producer Nicholas Melillo of Foundation Cigar Company. George Carnarvon, the current 8th Earl of Carnarvon, owner of Highclere Castle and farmer of the 5,000-acre […]
This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… The cigar industry graveyard. Where cigars go to die – and the brands that has happened too. It’s the Ugly truth and we have it for you! We will fire up a cigar from The Cigar Authority care package in the first hour; Studio 21 #4 Churchill. In the second hour we will fire up the United Cigar/Foundation Cigar collaboration; […]
This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Don’t be Afraid of the dark – Dark Cigars that are mild, smooth and sweet, like they are supposed to be! We share some our favorites and tell you why you shouldn’t be afraid of the dark. In the first hour we light up the Avo Classic Maduro while in the second hour we light up the La […]
After 20 years with General Cigars & CAO it was announced in March 2022 that Rick Rodriguez would be retiring. Beginning in 2000, Rick Rodriguez would start his career as a sales representative learning from Benji Menendez and Ernesto Perez-Carrillo. In 2008 he joined Team La Gloria, the blenders behind La Gloria Cubana. When General Cigar bought CAO in 2009 he would become their blender and brand ambassador. Only 10 days after his official retirement […]
This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Dave decided to go through his humidors and catalog what’s in them. He shares with us what rare and no longer made cigars he’s held on to as well as some personal favorites. Join us as we go digging deep in Dave’s Humidor. In the first hour we light up the Buffalo Ten Maduro and in the second […]
This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… We discuss cigar smoking etiquette… Whether you are new to cigar smoking or a pro… What to-do and what Not to-do… that is the question and we have an answer. In the first hour we light up the Montosa Maduro from the care package and in the second hour we fire the Terra Nova Dark Fired Kentucky… Join […]
This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Dave always says that he had a cigar named after him BUT as he looks closer, it was made for his family. Today we smoke cigars in honor of his family, and you will learn more than you ever wanted to know about The Garofalo’s…. Because today… it is The Interview he’s been waiting for his whole career […]
Aganorsa Leaf has streamlined their core line Corojo, Maduro, Habano, and Connecticut brands under the new La Validación Series. Maintaining the same blends as the original releases, the four lines have been repackaged with more prominent Aganorsa Leaf branding, and the box counts and sizes have been standardized. All four lines will now be showcased in boxes of 15 and consist of three vitolas: Gran Robusto 5 x 54, Toro 6.25 x 52, and Gran […]
This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… 12 Years Ago (in 2010) – Dave had a crazy idea to start a podcast and he wasn’t even sure what a podcast was. Today – our studio audience flew from around the world, to join us as we celebrate 12 years of the show! It’s the figgin’ Catalina Wine Mixer on steroids… The Cigar Authority’s 12 Year […]