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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire... 15 things or more - you didn’t know (and some didn’t need to know) about The Cigar Authority and its hosts! What will surprise you, what won't surprise you... Tune in to hear things about the hosts that will shock you!! We will fire up a cigar from The Cigar Authority care package in the first hour; All Saints St Francis Habano. In the second hour we will fire up a Las Calaveras from Crowned Heads... Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, Ask the Don, the Email of the Week and a peek into the Asylum. 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.
Cigar of the month clubs have been around since the 90’s. How do they all compare? Are some better than others? What is the purpose of The Cigar Authority Care Package? 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.
This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire... What Side should I light? Lighting and Smoking a Torpedo Cigar frontwards and backwards. Let’s experiment and see what the difference really is. We light up two cigars from the Care Package (one is Prime), at the same time with a twist. We light them from opposite ends to see how and if they change the flavor profile. Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, Ask the Don, the Email of the Week and a peek into the Asylum. 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.
Dave has 30 questions for Mr. Jonathan and Ed. Which things within the cigar industry are dead and which are alive? 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.
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 Gianna Maduro. Both are in the Cigar Authority Care Package. Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, Ask the Don, the Email of the Week and a peek into the Asylum. 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 find many of the cigars we smoke at https://www.2guyscigars.com https://www.2guyscigars.com/. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the show via Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cigar-authority/id413869893?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 and Podbean http://thecigarauthority.podbean.com/.
Today, we’re talking about Cuba Aliados. It’s back after a long absence. There are 2 versions of it, but Dave didn’t buy either. Why 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 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.
This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… He came from outside the cigar industry, but Dan Thompson has found a home in our Industry. He serves as the President of Micallef Cigars and we discuss what makes the cigar industry unique along with all things Micallef! In the first hour we light up the Micallef Migdalia Toro from the Care Package as well as something unique in the second hour. Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, Ask the Don, the Email of the Week and a peek into the Asylum. 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 find many of the cigars we smoke at https://www.2guyscigars.com https://www.2guyscigars.com/. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the show via Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cigar-authority/id413869893?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 and Podbean http://thecigarauthority.podbean.com/.
At the 2022 PCA trade show, there were a lot of collaboration cigars. We talk about some of them. Why are there so many of them and are they good for the 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 at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.
This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Ed Sullivan and David Garofalo are back from PCA 2022 and they have a lot to talk about! It was Ed’s first time there and he will let us know if it was everything he thought it was! In the first hour Dave throws down 4 cigars that he did not buy yet from the show. We choose a cigar and weigh in if he made the right decision or not! In the second hour we light up something that he brought in for the first time and we let him know if he made the right decision! Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, Ask the Don, the Email of the Week and a peek into the Asylum. 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 find many of the cigars we smoke at https://www.2guyscigars.com https://www.2guyscigars.com/.
It’s been a long time since The Cigar Authority had a cigar news segment, today Barry and Mr Jonathan discuss current Cigar industry news. 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.
This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire... This week we look to redeem ourselves from the last time Dave left one of us in charge of the show. Dave will check in with Ed Sullivan and this week we dig into the history and flavor characteristics of specific tobaccos. In the first hour we light up the RoMaCraft Cromagnon Aquitaine Pestera Muierilar, from The Cigar Authority Care Package. In the second hour we light up the new Aladino Classic. Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, Ask the Don, the Email of the Week and a peek into the Asylum. 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. #Tobacco https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/tobacco?__eep__=6&__cft__%5B0%5D=AZUbExSO1Bw6Z0kk4NbHrxnAHfjC9wAN3ulTV3g160Dv5b6U9jcMdzoDJLdIpz4UVvhmYa0wihkZSmv6qvlSY9-Y3jMQDNEkGjF8xf96eDSTTWeHKk-AAwuRzEhr8_nRyLlhT1RP8nsIS6F9h5rcd3N9iGngySn_Cvvpjizvuz5WzhLTF_wx4SHyFk5yTWSVAq-eJpt-IQqIvyAdytmtcL8f&__tn__=*NK-R #Tasting https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/tasting?__eep__=6&__cft__%5B0%5D=AZUbExSO1Bw6Z0kk4NbHrxnAHfjC9wAN3ulTV3g160Dv5b6U9jcMdzoDJLdIpz4UVvhmYa0wihkZSmv6qvlSY9-Y3jMQDNEkGjF8xf96eDSTTWeHKk-AAwuRzEhr8_nRyLlhT1RP8nsIS6F9h5rcd3N9iGngySn_Cvvpjizvuz5WzhLTF_wx4SHyFk5yTWSVAq-eJpt-IQqIvyAdytmtcL8f&__tn__=*NK-R #Cigars https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/cigars?__eep__=6&__cft__%5B0%5D=AZUbExSO1Bw6Z0kk4NbHrxnAHfjC9wAN3ulTV3g160Dv5b6U9jcMdzoDJLdIpz4UVvhmYa0wihkZSmv6qvlSY9-Y3jMQDNEkGjF8xf96eDSTTWeHKk-AAwuRzEhr8_nRyLlhT1RP8nsIS6F9h5rcd3N9iGngySn_Cvvpjizvuz5WzhLTF_wx4SHyFk5yTWSVAq-eJpt-IQqIvyAdytmtcL8f&__tn__=*NK-R
What should retailers be shopping for at the Premium Cigar Association (PCA)? It’s not necessarily just new cigars. What does Dave look at when he goes to the PCA? You need to bring in what your customers want. 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.
This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Its 4th of July Weekend so we will light up 4 different Firecrackers Cigars AND We are just days away from our Cigar Trade Show – so we will prepare for that. PLUS we have news on an upcoming Firecracker Release! In the first hour we light up the United Firecracker, from The Cigar Authority Care Package. Then on each half hour we will light up another Firecracker! It’s going to be explosive! Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, Ask the Don, the Email of the Week and a peek into the Asylum. 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 find many of the cigars we smoke at https://www.2guyscigars.com https://www.2guyscigars.com/. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the show via Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cigar-authority/id413869893?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 and Podbean http://thecigarauthority.podbean.com/.
What dilemmas do retailers face when deciding which lines to drop? Is it as easy as just getting rid of the slow movers?........the answer may surprise you. 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.
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. In the first hour we light up the Buffalo Ten Maduro and in the second hour Dave pulls something from his collection that we light up. Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, Ask the Don, the Email of the Week and a peek into the Asylum. 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. #BuffaloTen #Humidor #Cigars
Matt Booth and Room 101 were acquired by STG (Forged). Will there be more acquisitions and does this hurt 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 at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.
This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Its Father’s Day Weekend and our special guest is Nelson Alfonso from Selected Tobacco – Makers of Atabey, Byron and Bandolero along with his son Fabio. We launch the 2022 Firecracker – The Bandolero Firecracker and spill the beans of some of the new cigars from Nelson Alfonso. In the first hour we light up the Bandolero Firecracker which goes on sale Monday at 10am Eastern Time and in the second hour we get a sneak peak at the new Alfonso which is set to make its debut at PCA 2022. Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, Ask the Don, the Email of the Week and a peek into the Asylum. 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 find many of the cigars we smoke at https://www.2guyscigars.com https://www.2guyscigars.com/. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the show via Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cigar-authority/id413869893?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 and Podbean http://thecigarauthority.podbean.com/.
We discuss some of the new things that will be at TCA. Which ones sound like things that Dave should buy? 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.
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 us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, the email of the week and a peek into the Asylum. 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 find many of the cigars we smoke at https://www.2guyscigars.com https://www.2guyscigars.com/. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the show via Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cigar-authority/id413869893?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 and Podbean http://thecigarauthority.podbean.com/.
When there’s a downturn in the cigar industry, the retailer sees it first. What is Dave seeing now and what does it mean? 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.
This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Dissecting a cigar from outside-in. Most people never see this done because you must destroy a cigar to see what’s inside, but Dave does it all the time… How else can you see it inside? And when you do, what can you learn from looking from the inside-out. In the first hour we light up the Garofalo Family Legacy Connecticut Toro while in the second hour we take a look at The Lost Angel 2022 TAA Exclusive from Crowned Heads. Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, the email of the week and a peek into the Asylum. 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 find many of the cigars we smoke at https://www.2guyscigars.com https://www.2guyscigars.com/. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the show via Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cigar-authority/id413869893?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 and Podbean http://thecigarauthority.podbean.com/.
We review the reviews on last week’s show. While it’s overwhelmingly positive, there’s always one in the bunch. 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.
This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… It’s Trivia Day on The Cigar Authority. Questions, Answers and 22 Prizes to give away. To be eligible to win join on YouTube, Facebook, or our website. We will share details on the show so be sure to tune in LIVE!… In the first hour we light up the La Mezcla Cubana from the care package and in the second hour we fire the new look Studio 21… Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, the email of the week and a peek into the Asylum. 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 find many of the cigars we smoke at https://www.2guyscigars.com https://www.2guyscigars.com/. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the show via Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cigar-authority/id413869893?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 and Podbean http://thecigarauthority.podbean.com/.
You are having a BBQ. What should you be doing as a host to prepare? Which cigars are you going to provide for your guests? 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.
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 to do. In the first hour we light up the Garofalo Family Legacy Maduro from the care package and in the second hour we fire the Garofalo La Famiglia Maduro plus we might have a special offer you can’t refuse on the show… Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, the email of the week and a peek into the Asylum. 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 find many of the cigars we smoke at https://www.2guyscigars.com https://www.2guyscigars.com/. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the show via Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cigar-authority/id413869893?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 and Podbean http://thecigarauthority.podbean.com/.
Things are starting to slow down in the cigar industry. What’s the right way to react to this? Should the industry be diversifying or focusing on what they currently do? 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.
This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Are We Really Cigar Media? Is there such a thing as “Cigar Media.” We hear the term Cigar Media thrown around but aren’t we all just opinions? It’s Time to debate the people who debate the most… the Bloggers! In the first hour we light up the Terra Nova Araperique Belicoso from the Care Package and in the second hour we light up an advance release of YaYa which will make it’s debut at the 2022 PCA Trade show in July. Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, Cigar News, The email of the week and a peek into the Asylum. 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 find many of the cigars we smoke at https://www.2guyscigars.com https://www.2guyscigars.com/. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the show via Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cigar-authority/id413869893?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 and Podbean http://thecigarauthority.podbean.com/.
You stop in at your local brick and mortar, and there’s a cigar event going on. Do you feel obligated to buy something? Should you buy something from the event sponsor? 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.
This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… We discuss the story of a cigar company that went up in flames because of a war they were never part of. Additionally we share the winner of the 2022 Cigar Draft! This week we will light up two cigars from the care package… Hammer + Sickle Tradicion and Hermitage Toro. Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, Cigar News, The email of the week and a peek into the Asylum. 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. This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… We discuss the story of a cigar company that went up in flames because of a war they were never part of. Additionally we share the winner of the 2022 Cigar Draft! On the show we will light up two cigars from the care package… Hammer + Sickle Tradicion and Hermitage Toro. Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, Ask the Don, the Email of the Week and a peek into the Asylum. As always you can find many of the cigars we smoke at https://www.2guyscigars.com https://www.2guyscigars.com/. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the show via Apple Podcasts http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cigar-authority/id413869893?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 and Podbean http://thecigarauthority.podbean.com/
On this episode, we talk about the latest from the FDA on flavored cigars. Is this really the end of flavored cigars? We also take a look at how Cuban cigars prices are likely to change. How will this impact us in the U.S.? 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.
