This week on The After Show, we ask When Should You Retire in the Cigar Industry? Dave just turned 65. He’s thinking about retirement. We talk about retirement and what factors goes into the decision, along with how it compares to the decision to retire in the cigar industry. 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 […]
The week on The Ash Holes it’s the Summer Cigars Preview 2025! Memorial Day is in the books & Summer is here! Let’s discuss the new cigars coming out in the Summer of 2025 & talk about what we’re looking forward to lighting up the most! We also have our Dave’s Weekly 6 pack, Weekly Top 5 and Kilt Man’s Corner. The Ash Holes is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, it’s the Circle of Life in The Cigar World with Rick Rodriguez, Owner of West Tampa Tobacco Co.! Like any industry there is a cyclical nature in the world of cigars & as much as things change, they stay the same! We ask Rick about his journey in the Cigar Industry & how it’s come full circle while smoking Circle of Life! Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed […]
La Gianna Havana Natural Toro is a cigar built on sentiment and legacy—originally created by David Garofalo in 1994 to celebrate the birth of his daughter, Gianna. This cigar carries with it not only decades of tradition but also a commitment to approachable, flavorful craftsmanship. Rolled in Honduras, it features an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over Honduran binder and fillers. The cigar presents beautifully with a butterscotch, sandy brown hue. Its wrapper is smooth with a […]
This week on The Cigar Authority we ask, who are the Real Stars of the Cigar Industry!? Is it the growers, manufacturers, marketers faces, influencers, media or consumers. In the first hour, we’ll be smoking the Gold Star Robusto. Let’s find out who the Real Stars of Cigars Are! 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 […]
The Bentley Green Edition Robusto is a Nicaraguan-made cigar that combines elegance and approachability in a well-crafted format. Dressed in an Ecuadorian Rosado wrapper, this Robusto immediately catches the eye with its smooth, reddish-brown hue. The wrapper is clean with minimal veins and tight seams, giving the cigar a refined appearance. It’s well-packed and feels substantial in the hand, promising a quality experience. Upon lighting, the first third delivers a burst of cedar wood that […]
This week on The After Show, Nick and Nicholas Perdomo of Perdomo Cigars join us to discuss limited availability cigars. What is the difference between limited edition & limited availability? Why is one size like Perdomo Legacy Gran Belicoso considered limited availability cigars but the other sizes in the line are not? The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, it’s the Perdomo Legacy National Launch with Nick & Nicholas Perdomo Live in Studio! Perdomo Legacy is officially on sale! We discuss with Nick & Nicholas Perdomo’s Legacy & how this project came to life . In the first hour, we’ll be smoking the Perdomo Legacy Shade Grown Robusto. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority […]
The Don Lino Africa Punda Milia is a revival worth noting. Originally released by Nestor Miranda, this cigar was brought back by Miami Cigar & Company to commemorate their 30th anniversary, and it shows the brand is still very much in touch with what makes a cigar both memorable and accessible. Handcrafted at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez, it showcases an Ecuadorian Habano 2000 wrapper, an authentic African Cameroon binder, and a global blend of fillers from […]
This week on The After Show, it’s Cigar Musings with Chris Topper of Topper Cigars. Today, we talk about a book Dave received at PCA. The book is called Cigar Musing from the Tattered Leather Chair by Victor H. Tuttle. 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