The Cigar Authority

How important is a cigar blender and what role do the play when it comes to a cigar? We will interview Willy Herrera from Drew Estate Cigars as we talk about his path from small boutique factory in Calle Ocho (Miami), Florida to one of the largest in Esteli, Nicaragua. In the first hour of The Cigar Authority we will light up the Herrera Esteli Brazil Maduro Toro Especial from the Care Package as we share our thoughts on this cigar that started showing up at retailers the end of 2018. In the second hour of the show we will fire up a cigar that was exclusive to TAA Stores such as Two Guys Smoke Shop with the Don Pepin Garcia Original 2019 TAA Exclusive. We will share our thoughts on this cigar and catch up on some mail bags as well. We will have 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 S

Today, on The After Show, we catch up on the email. A lot of it seems to center around mushrooms, dope and personal freedom. The After Show is brought to you by RoMa Craft Tobac. 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/

David is a veteran of the cigar industry and as a result he has been to more IPCPR trade shows than most. This week however he went to the candy convention on behalf of his other podcast, The Snack Authority. How do the two compare? What goodies did he bring back? This week on The Cigar Authority we pair candy with cigars. In the first hour we light up a Nub Cameroon as we feast on confectionary goodies. Will one pairing stand out over the other? Is chocolate as good as an alcoholic beverage? In the second hour we light up the Tatuaje 2019 TAA as we continue talking snacks and cigars on the most listened to cigar podcast in the world. We will have 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

Today, on The After Show, we continue our discussion with Nelson Alfonso from Selected Tobacco. However, this discussion focuses on his work with the Cuban brands and his view on the state of cigar making in Cuba. The After Show is brought to you by RoMa Craft Tobac. 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/.

We all know how important tobacco is when it comes to making a cigar. This week we look at what makes Atabey, Byron and Bandolero amazing cigars as we sit down with Nelson Alfonso and delve into how it fits into the name Selected Tobacco. In the first hour we will light up a cigar from the care package, Bandolero Traviesos as share the story of the mythical Bandolero. In the second hour we fire up an Atabey and share the legend surrounding its name as we continue to talk with Nelson Alfonso. Join us on The Cigar Authority, the most listened to cigar podcast in the world. We will have 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/.

Today, on The After Show, we continue the discussion on the health benefits of cigars. Why are they legalizing hallucinogenic mushrooms but attacking cigars? The After Show is brought to you by RoMa Craft Tobac. 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/.

Can cigars be good for you? We believe they are and this week will will tell you the reasons why cigars are good for you. David, Mr. J, Barry and Ed will discuss the benefits of smoking cigars as we fire up a couple of cigars. In the first hour we will light up a cigar from the care package, La Gianna Havana Maduro Churchill and look at the perception of packaging changes and if it changes the taste of the cigar. Each member of The Cigar Authority is part of the Cigar Journal tasting panel and we will fire up a cigar from the latest back of cigars. We will light up cigar number 2332 and share out thoughts on the cigar and review it life for the magazine on air. Join us on The Cigar Authority, the most listened to cigar podcast in the world. We will have 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 Guy

Today, on The After Show, we continue the discussion on Altadis. We also get to some more listener email. The After Show is brought to you by RoMa Craft Tobac. 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/

Everyone returns to their rightful seats this week in the aftermath of last weeks chaotic show. This week we look at building a new cigar brand for the long terms as we sit down with Mo Maali as we talk about his brand Patina Cigars. We will sit down and talk with him as we discuss the challenges of building a new brand for the long term in today’s market and the regulations facing the cigar industry. We will smoke Patina Cigars which are made in Grenada, Nicaragua at Casa Favelli. In the second hour we will take a look at viewer feedback from last week’s show and see what you thought of it. We will also light up a second cigar, this one from the Care Package in Le Careme from Crowned Heads. Join us on The Cigar Authority, the most listened to cigar podcast in the world. We will have 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 P

Today, on The After Show, we continue with a mostly naked Mr. Jonathan. Does he drink more rum? The After Show is brought to you by RoMa Craft Tobac. 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/.

It’s the Barry show and The Cigar Authority plays musical chairs. Barry slides into the hosting seat, with David Garofalo sliding over to Mr. Jonathan’s seat who in turns slides into Barry’s seat. We will be joined by the owner of H New Media, Lawyer Frank Herrera as we look at the effects of FDA regulations. Are new cigars still being Trademarked? Is Substantial Equivalence a face? We will find out the answers to these questions as we fire up Taino from Serino Cigars. We will also ask the question, what cigars to they really smoke? We will look at what each person smokes when the cameras are off. What did they buy, what are the best cigars when their money is on the line. In the second hour we light up the Aladino Connecticut which has been released to a limited amount of retailers including Two Guys Smoke Shop. Join us on The Cigar Authority, the most listened to cigar podcast in the world. We will have all the usual suspects including Versus, Offer of the Day, Cigar News and a peek into the Asylum. Th

Today, on the After Show, we welcome urban artists 2ESAE and SKI better known as URNY and the duo behind Back to Back Cigars and the rebranding of Zino Platinum Exclusive Series. They answer some questions from the audienc. The After Show is brought to you by RoMa Craft Tobac. 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/.

It’s the backwards show! This week we do everything backwards as we welcome urban artists 2ESAE and SKI better known as URNY and the duo behind Back to Back Cigars and the rebranding of Zino Platinum Exclusive Series. The duo was in town to finish the kick-ass mural on Two Guys Smoke Shop in Nashua, NH now that the cold weather has finally broke. In the first hour we light up the Back 2 Back Nicaragua Robusto from the care package as we sit down with the Brooklyn Duo as we find out if Dave likes the art that now covers his building. Dave will have a doozy of a story about what happened from the first time they were here in October. In the second hour we will fire up the Back 2 Back Connecticut as we continue our art conversation with URNY. Join us on The Cigar Authority, the most listened to cigar podcast in the world. We will have 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

Today, on the After Show, Jim Price joins us. Jim share some stories and more information about CLE Cigars. The After Show is brought to you by RoMa Craft Tobac. 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/.

Was he Rep X? Will he admit if he was? We talk to Jim Price from CLE Cigars on this weeks episode of The Cigar Authority. We will talk with him about life on the road and if this turned out to be everything he hoped it would be.. We will also talk to him about CLE, Eiroa and Asylum cigars the brands he represents. In the first hour we will light up a cigar from their portfolio that also happens to be a part of The Cigar Authority Care Package. We will share our thoughts on Eiroa First 20 Years Colorado. In the second hour Dave digs deep into his vault and pulls out some cigars for us to light up. We will look at these cigars and let you know our thoughts on them as Jim Price stays and we look back at the good old days of cigars. Join us on The Cigar Authority, the most listened to cigar podcast in the world. We will have 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 fro

Today, on the After Show, we talk about Tobacco 21 laws. Also, are social media users doing enough to support the rights of cigar smokers? The After Show is brought to you by RoMa Craft Tobac. 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/.

We've all seen the shows where someone sits in the shadows and the voice is changed as they blow the cover off of things. Well this week we have an unknown cigar representative coming in to do just that. Here he secrets about retailers, cigar brands and life on the road. This is bound to be our most controversial show to date. In the first hour we will fire up the first cigar from the April Care Package. It's a cigar from Jochy Blanco down in the Dominican Republic as we fire up La Galera Maduro. In the second hour of the show we will take a look at the new Avo Improvisation Series 2019 Limited Edition. It's our first show in our 10th year of our weekly broadcast. Join us on The Cigar Authority, the most listened to cigar podcast in the world. We will have 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

Terence Reilly joins us on The Cigar Authority After Show. He shares more information about Aganorsa Leaf and the directions of the company. It’s well worth a listen. The After Show is brought to you by RoMa Craft Tobac. 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/

It’s the friggin’ Catalina Wine Mixer! Back in 2010 David Garofalo began the journey of The Cigar Authority and today it is the most listened to cigar podcast in the world. We look back at the journey as we welcome the Vice President of Aganorsa Leaf Terence Reilly to the show. In the first hour we will light up the 2018 Cigar of the Year that was voted on by listeners of the show, customers and employees of 2GuysCigars.com and the hosts that make up our 2 hour show. It’s the Aganorsa Leaf Connecticut and we share with our thoughts on what makes this cigar so special. In the second hour of the show we will fire up gifts from a listener and we will let you know who that was on the show. Dave & Barry will fire up an Atabey while Mr. Jonathan & Ed will light up a Byron. We will let you know why the listener chose these cigars as we look back at the glorious history of The Cigar Authority as well as peeking into the future. Join us on The Cigar Authority, the most listened to cigar podcast in the world

This is the show after The Cigar Authority. We talk about whether to tell a shop owner about problems in the store. We cover the things we didn’t get to on the show as well as any other burning issues. The After Show is brought to you by RoMa Craft Tobac. 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/.