The Cigar Authority

We are thrilled to welcome Hendrik Alexander Kelner to today’s episode. Hendrik is the son of Henke Kelner. He talks to us about life in a tobacco family. 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, it's RockTober with Tony V! We'll talk about cigars & rock music. In the first hour we light up a Kristoff. 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 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.

Previously, we talked about how great the New England Cigar Expo was. On today’s show, we talk about all the things that went wrong behind the scenes. Hopefully, the attendees were not even aware of them. 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, we recap the New England Cigar Expo. The suprise was revealed to be Bill Burr, hear what he thought of the show! We'll also have Henderson Ventura on from Adventura Cigars. In the first hour we light up an Adventura Barbosa. 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 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 we have a special live edition of the After Show! We're breaking down how the New England Cigar Expo went with Dan Davison. 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 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, we're live from the New England Cigar Expo Day 2! Join us for suprise guests and fun! We will smoke the New England Cigar Expo cigar made for the event! 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 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 Journal gave out their awards at Intertabac. We talk about the awards and who won them. Give a listen to find out who the readers of the magazine chose. 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, we discuss the history of the Arnold Andre Cigar Company, it's not what you think! In the first hour we light up a Terra Nova Dark Fired Kentucky. 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 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.

Today, we have an email from an actual banker. Dave’s banker explains what Dave got right and wrong about the finances of opening a cigar shop or buying an existing one. 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, we will celebrate Episode 700! In the first hour we light up a Terra Nova Araperique. 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 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.

We are talking about the, smoke taste and review system by consumers with no bias. 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, we preview the New England Cigar Expo with Dan Davison In the first hour we light up a La Galera Habano Chaveta. 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 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. #Cigars #cigar, #DavidGarofalo, #MrJonathan, #EdSullivan, #CigarAuthority,

We talk about when it makes sense to buy an existing cigar shop instead of opening a new one. It’s critical to do very thorough due diligence. We also give a list of reasons why you might choose to purchase an existing shop. 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, we will look at the trade off between premium & value cigars. In the first hour we light up a 22/83 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 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.

We are talking about the trend of New World cigar manufacturers opening new accounts in Europe. We go through a list of 7 reasons why manufacturers may be doing this. Is this becoming a problem for U.S. consumers? 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, we will look at the real costs to open a cigar shop. In the first hour we light up a La Gianna Havana Robusto Natural. 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 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. 

Eric Newman joins us on The After Show. In recent cigar news, we saw Micallef Cigars and All Saints Cigars reach a strategic agreement. We talk with Eric about what it takes to do it successfully, the way JC Newman and Fuente managed to do it for such a long time. 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, we talk with Eric Newman from J.C. Newman Cigar Company. In the first hour we light up a Diamond Crown cigar, and in the second hour, El Baton. 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 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.

Today, Rocky Patel joins us on The After Show. We talk about a variety of topics including new world cigars, Cuban cigar pricing, the Chinese market and so much more. 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, we are joined by Rocky Patel from Rocky Patel Cigars. He's now over 30 years in the cigar industry and it was once a Rocky Road for Rocky. His stories of success and failures that got him to where he is today and where he is headed. Join Ed Sullivan, Mr Jonathan and David Garofalo as they take us down the Rocky Road or Rocky Patel and Rocky Patel Cigars. PLUS, Cigar News, Cigar Reviews, Giveaways and lots more.