The Cigar Authority

LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage… It’s the great reveal of Blind Taste Test 2020. What cigars were they? How did the voting go?  Did the more expensive cigar win? Was it the strongest or mildest? How about country of origin, was it Dominican, Honduran, Nicaragua or something else? We will have all the details as we smoke the Perdomo Epicure Connecticut in the first hour before smoking the winner in the second hour. We will have this and all the usual suspects including Versus, Offer of the Day, Cigar News 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at http://www.2GuysCigars.com. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the show via Apple Podcasts and Podbean.

This week, we talk about Trump banning cigar import from Cuba. What do we think about this? 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 http://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage… It’s the finals in the blind Taste Test 2020, E vs F and all the flavors are about to come together. So grab your flavor wheels and smoke along with us on the #1 cigar show in the world. In the first hour we fire up cigar E, while in the second hour we will light up cigar F. Those of you smoking along with us in the care package then can cast your vote for the winner which will be announced on October 3rd. We will have this and all the usual suspects including Versus, Offer of the Day, Cigar News 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at http://www.2GuysCigars.com. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the show via Apple Podcasts and Podbean.

This week, Justo Eiroa joins The After Show. Justo tells us about some new products arriving in the Aladino line from JRE Cigars. 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 http://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

Two brothers, two different companies, competing head-to-head against each other… The Eiroa Brothers are here, It’s Christian Eiroa from CLE with the brands CLE, Eiroa and Asylum and its Justo Eiroa with Aladino. In the first hour we fire up a cigar from The Cigar Authority Care Package as we smoke the Aladino Cameroon Robusto from Justo Eiroa’s JRE Tobacco. In the second hour we fire up an Eiroa from CLE Cigars as we find out about these two great companies. We will have this and all the usual suspects including Versus, Offer of the Day, Cigar News 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at http://www.2GuysCigars.com. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the show via Apple Podcasts and Podbean.

We are all on the Cigar Journal taste test panel. This week, we look at the current issue of the magazine and discuss some of the stories that caught our interest. 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 http://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… It was 10 years ago when Nick Perdomo showed up in Dave’s office with a gift… It was a box of cigars with his name on it… It was the Beginning of Garofalo Cigars and joining us today to talk about them is be the man himself, Nick Perdomo. In the first hour we fire up a cigar from The Cigar Authority Care Package as we smoke the Garofalo Connecticut Toro from the Perdomo cigar factory. In the second hour we fire up the Garofalo Perdomo Torpedo as we look at a flavor wheel and tell you how to get one. We will have this and all the usual suspects including Versus, Offer of the Day, Cigar News 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at http://www.2GuysCigars.com. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the

This week, we talk about whether cigar ratings really affect sales. Does a good or bad rating change the sales of a cigar? 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 http://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire, we discuss the cure for Stinky cigars. We will dig into ventilation, filters, ashtrays, sprays, and tricks of the trade…  how to keep your car, house, and you from stinking. In the first hour we fire up a cigar from The Cigar Authority Care Package as we smoke the Rose of Sharon from Southern Draw while in the second hour we continue the discussion as we smoke another stick. We will have this and all the usual suspects including Versus, Offer of the Day, Cigar News 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at http://www.2GuysCigars.com. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the show via Apple Podcasts and Podbean.

This week, we welcome Jonathan Carney from La Flor Dominica. We get his take on cigar inventory shortages. We also discuss whether it makes sense for companies to be opening new accounts. 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 http://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Ever smoke a cigar and feel a little nauseous? Well we talk about the Top 10 Ways Not To Get Sick From Smoking Cigars and we do it with Mr. Jonathan Carney from La Flor Dominicana as we smoke the La Flor Dominicana Chapter One. We also discuss with Jonathan Carney about the state of La Flor Dominicana and Barry retrurns from vacation. We will have this and all the usual suspects including Versus, Offer of the Day, Cigar News 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at http://www.2GuysCigars.com. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the show via Apple Podcasts and Podbean.

This week, we talk about something cigar manufacturers are doing to retailers. Is this something that affects the consumer? 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 http://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… This week we continue the Blind Taste Test as we continue to ask what effect does the Cigar Band have on the taste a cigar?  We dig deep into flavor notes, and we get intense as we look at some of the crazy things Jonathan has tasted over the years. Was he crazy? We might have some information that shows he is actually a genius. We smoke two cigars from the care package as we pit cigar band C vs unbanded cigar D. Only one will emerge victorious and those of you smoking along with us get to vote. The details were included in your cigar bag! We will have this and all the usual suspects including Versus, Offer of the Day, Cigar News 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at http://www.2GuysCigars.com. Neve

This week, we talk about whether there is a cigar shortage looming. Will I be able to get the cigars I so desperately need? 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 http://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Tasting a cigar brand without their cigar band on it definitely makes you think… and that is what we will do today. Plus we got some good news and bad news from Dave & Barry. We smoke two cigars from the care package as we pit cigar band A vs cigar band B. Only one will emerge victorious and those of you smoking along with us get to vote. The details were included in your cigar bag! We will have this and all the usual suspects including Versus, Offer of the Day, Cigar News 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at http://www.2GuysCigars.com. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the show via Apple Podcasts and Podbean.

This week, we talk about the history of Nat Sherman, and how it got to where it is today. There’s also some speculation about what Michael Herklots may do next. 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 http://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… It's the love/hate relationship with Lancero cigars. It's a debate that's been going on for years, long and thin cigars that are perceived s great to some and not so great to others. Our own panel is split on the side, and we will discuss that as we fire up a La Aurora 107 Lancero.  In the second hour we light up another La Flor Dominicana Ligero Lancero as we ponder if the size will ever make a comeback (did it every really arrive?). We will also begin the discussion of Contenders for Cigar of the Year. We will have this and all the usual suspects including Versus, Offer of the Day, Cigar News 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, we talk about what’s in our travel humidors. What is the right strategy for placement of the cigars in the humidor?   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 http://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe… It’s the #1 Question asked in Cigar Shop’s across America and today we answer that question as we look at what’s new!  We take a look at the cigars that have just come out or are due to come out this year. New brands, sizes, and lines we have them all.   In the first hour we look at one of those cigars as we fire up the Henry Clay War Hawk Rebellious as we share a public service announcement to manufacturers and retailers.   In the second hour we fire up the new Perdomo 10th Anniversary Maduro and we continue the discussion on new cigars and also discuss our experience at two traveling road shows here in New England that have taken place in lieu of PCA.   We will have this and all the usual suspects including Versus, Offer of the Day, Email of the Week and Barry returns with 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

This week, we talk about where Barry has been and whether he’s coming back. Jonathan also tries to get caught up on the email.   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 http://www.2GuysCigars.com/.