This week on a Special LIVE After Show, it’s the 2025 New England Cigar Expo Wrap Up! The New England Cigar Expo took place on September 12th and 13th. Dan Davison joins us on the show as we discuss what happened, what went wrong and what we think was successful. 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 […]
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 […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, it’s The 2025 Expo Show After Dark! The 2025 New England Cigar Expo has just ended & the guys have a lot to say about it! What went wrong, & maybe even what went right! We will smoke the Night & Day Limited Edition Cigar created for this year’s Expo! This special edition of The Cigar Authority goes live at 6pm EST with only the VIP ticket holders in […]
The RoMa Craft Maestranza Valencia, released in 2024, showcases the brand’s attention to detail and reputation for complex blends. It wears a Mexican San Andrés wrapper that is lighter in color yet reminiscent of the Neanderthal line. Beneath lies a Brazilian binder supporting fillers from the Dominican Republic, Honduras, and Nicaragua, making for a rich and layered profile right from the start. In appearance, the Valencia presents itself with a dark brown wrapper and a […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, we’re getting ready for The New England Cigar Expo! The 2025 Expo is just one week away & we’re letting you know everything thats going on at this year’s event also celebrating 40 Years of Two Guys Smoke Shop! We will smoke Brick House 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 […]
Crowned Heads has always had a flair for weaving place and story into their blends, and the Broadway Toro is no exception. While its name may conjure thoughts of New York’s theater lights, this cigar is firmly rooted in Nashville’s Broadway, the lively home turf of Crowned Heads. Built around a hearty Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper with a Jalapa binder and fillers from Estelí, Jalapa, and Ometepe, this cigar promises complexity before the first draw. The […]
Hudson, NH –. The New England Cigar Expo is proud to unveil it’s 2025 special limited edition for this year’s celebration: the Night & Day Limited Edition Cigar. Crafted for true connoisseurs, this exclusive blend pays homage to tradition while delivering a bold, unforgettable experience. Handcrafted in the Cuban style and aged for four years, the Night & Day Cigar features a unique double wrapper—Half Nicaraguan Maduro and half Ecuadorian Habano—beautifully dividing the cigar into […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, we’re talking The World of Cigars with Jorge Maique of Casa Carrillo Cigars! Jorge Maique has been everywhere in cigars including being the president of Habanos in Cuba! Let’s discuss the cigar industry around the world while smoking the Casa Carrillo Pledge Prequel 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 HVC Black Friday 2024 is an exclusive annual release crafted at the Fabrica de Tabacos HVC S.A. in Nicaragua, showcasing a carefully curated blend of Nicaraguan tobaccos dressed in a dark, oily Mexican San Andrés wrapper. What sets this year’s edition apart is the inclusion of filler leaf from Ometepe—the volcanic island in Lake Nicaragua—famed for imparting earthy depth and mineral-rich complexity to the tobacco. From the first glance, the Black Friday 2024 makes […]
On Today’s After Show we ask, is there something funny about cigar smoking? Dan Davison and Tony V join us to talk about cigars and comedy. Why did so many comedians smoke cigars back in the day? 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. As always you can […]