The Cigar Authority

This week on The Cigar Authority, we're getting ready for a Cigar Trade Show with Jarrid Trudeau Executive Vice President of Kristoff Cigars! We talk with Jarrid about what goes into preparing for a trade show as a Manufacturer & the guys will give their perspective as a retailer while smoking Kristoff Maduro! Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk abo...

Dave has some additional questions that didn’t get used for The Vault Contest. There is no way he will waste content, so here we go. 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 Cigars in Salem, NH

This week on The Cigar Authority, we talk Cigar Core Values! Dave answers what matters most to a cigar company by breaking down the Core Values of Two Guys! We will smoke Abuelo & Terra Nova DFK from this month's care package. 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 recorde...

This episode was recorded live at the Cigar Authority's 16th Anniversary event. We recorded the show in The American Room at the J.C. Newman factory in Tampa. Three of the event participants join us. 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 Cigars in Salem, NH.

It's The Cigar Authority's 16th Anniversary Show Live From Tampa, Florida at the JC Newman Cigar Factory! We are celebrating our sweet sixteen with TCA fans who've flown in from around the country while we smoke Brick House & unveil the TCA 16th Anniversary Cigar! 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...

Some people collect cigars and many don't. What are some of the reasons people become collectors? 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 Cigars in Salem, NH.

This week on The Cigar Authority, we celebrate Avo Uvezian's 100th birthday & discuss Cuba's future with Colin Ganley of Experience Cuban Culture! Avo was many things including a cigar legend, we talk his legacy in the cigar world along with chat with Colin Ganley of ECC a full-service travel company specializing in travel for Americans visiting Cuba! Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed S...

This week on The Cigar Authority, we’re discussing whether you should tell your retailer about cigars you want them to carry? Does it make a difference? 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, the results are in! It's the 2026 Cigar TCA Survey Results! We have all your answers, lets break it down while we smoke Charter Oak. 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 u...

We gave you all the predictions on the main show. For the After Show, we’ll continue with the predictions, but they’ll be focused on The Cigar Authority itself. 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, it's the Annual Cigar Predictions Show 2026! One of our most exciting shows of the year is back & Dave's got his picks! Will he be right or wrong?? We will smoke Perdomo Double Aged 12 Year Vintage Connecticut 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 a member of the Un...

On today’s After Show, we give you 18 reasons not to listen to The Cigar Authority. You can probably come up with some of your own. 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, Amanda Micallef is here to let us know everything is not black & white when it comes to Micallef Cigars! We're smoking & celebrating the launch of the new Micallef White line but there's lots of other colors in their Micallef Color Series to discuss! Join us as we talk all things Micallef Cigars!. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we lig...

This week on The Cigar Authority, we’re looking at the latest Supreme Court decision on tariffs. 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

This week on The Cigar Authority, we tell the Story of Culebra Cigars! Culebras are possibly the most interesting cigar shape in the world, not only is it cigars with a twist but 3 cigars in one!? We'll break down the history & craftsmanship behind them while we smoke the Perla Del Mar Culebra. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cig...

This week on The Cigar Authority, we’re talking about some of the biggest news stories from last week. We’ll discuss the stories and what they really 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

This week on The Cigar Authority we ask, what's next for The Cigar Hall of Fame!? Introduced in 2023, The Cigar Hall of Fame recognizes legendary cigar brands & is the only hall of fame exclusively dedicated to the cigar brands themselves. What is the future of the HOF? Find out as we smoke Rocky Patel Gold Label. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk...

On today’s After Show, we’re exploring whether empty nesters will account for the next boom in the cigar industry. We explore this intriguing topic. 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, it's the Event Announcement with Dan Davison of The Ash Holes! Mark your Calendars for September 25 & 26 to come to NH – but for what? After months of debate–back & forth– we have made a final decision! Tune in to find out what's happening this September while we smoke Day & Night. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars...

On a previous After Show, Dave, Jonathan and Ed guess what would be Cigar Journal’s New Cigar of the year. Did anyone get it right? 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, it’s the 2026 TCA Survey! The most important data in cigars is back once again for 2026! The guys will go over the questions & discuss what they think about the Powstanie CT Corona smoked 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 a member of the United Podcast Network...

Every year, Halfwheel publishes the consensus list of cigars for the previous year. Some lists are excluded. We look into the reasons they do not consider some lists and whether this makes sense. Dave gives the top 10 reasons why the Cigar Authority should be included. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podc...

This week on The Cigar Authority, we're talking premium cigar brands vs their friendly value knockoff cigar brand! Cigar prices keep climbing but we're here to help you find the perfect alternative lower priced cigars for the biggest names! We will smoke Montecristo Classic Toro in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Ciga...

Dave and Oliver are just back from Nelson Alfonso’s new facility in Madrid. They’ll share some behind the scenes information. 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, it's the 2026 Firecracker Announcement with Oliver Nivaud of United Cigars! Oliver is back for his annual unveiling of the Limited Edition Firecracker coming out this summer! What will be this year's limited edition firecracker!? Tune in this week to find out while we smoke Firecracker Maduro! Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars...