The Cigar Authority

This week on The Cigar Authority, the guys name the Top 25 Toro Cigars for Under $10! They are joined by Amanda Micallef of Micallef Cigars makers of the 2023 Cigar of the Year. We will smoke the Micallef Red 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 and is recorded l...

Dave is back from TAA and he believes some brand owners are committing brand suicide. Their strategies are likely to backfire. 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, its the 2024 TAA Recap! Dave is back from Aruba where the annual Tobacconists Association of America (TAA) meeting just took place. Find out what's new & exciting from this exclusive summit plus we'll smoke the All Saints Dedicacion in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authori...

There was a lot of cigar news this past week. Today, we talk about 10 stories and talk about what they 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, the guys discuss cigars & social media. What are the pros/cons, and who's really influencing who. We will also be joined by Cody from Cigar Rights of America. We will smoke Charter Oak Maduro Rothschild & H. Upmann Daytrader. 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...

Joining us on The After Show is Carlito Fuente. We have 20 personal questions for him. Let’s see how many of them he is willing to answer. 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

For the first time ever, Carlito Fuente joins the show live in person to discuss the Arturo Fuente Cigar Story! Join Carlito and the guys as they talk about the history & enduring legacy of Arturo Fuente Cigars. We will smoke Arturo Fuente Rare Pink Happy Ending in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority i...

Sometimes things don’t go according to plan. Dave planned to do a podcast about how the port strike would affect cigars. However, the strike was postponed. Dave talks about planning for a podcast and adjust when things go wrong. 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...

This week on The Cigar Authority, we discuss the Top 10 Cigar Boxes on the shelf today! We decide which boxes are the most beautiful & eye-catching on retail shelves today. We will smoke La Gianna 30th Anniversary 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 and is r...

The New England Cigar Expo took place on September 27th and 28th. Dan Davison joins us on the show as we discuss what happened, what went wrong and what we think was successful. 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! We'll talk how night one of the expo went, who are the newest inductees into The Cigar Hall of Fame, lots of special guests, & the launch of The World's Strongest Cigar! We will smoke The World's Strongest Cigar in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about t...

Cigar Journal just had their Cigar Trophy Awards. Law Ream from Zino joins us to talk about who won and who may have been overlooked. 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 total Cigar Debauchery with Law Ream of Davidoff Cigars. We ask is smoking a sin? Along with other usual shenanigans, We will smoke ZIno Nicaragua 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 and is recorded live in front of a studi...

Today we are celebrating the anniversary of Cigar Journal magazine. Join us for the celebration.  What was Cigar Cult Journal? 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 guys talk about the Top 20 Full Bodied Cigars on the market today! What do you think will make the list & will Dave smoke any of them? Find out on this week's show! 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 stu...

Is the Cigar Industry saturated with too many retailers and manufacturers. Will some of them get flushed? We’ve seen it before and we may be seeing it again. 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 guys discuss ignored cigar brands vs highlighted cigar brands. Some companies have dozens of brands but why do they only focus on a couple in their marketing & promotions while letting others remain in the shadows? We answer these questions and more while we smoke United Connecticut Toro in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan...

On September 29th, the age to purchase cigars goes to 21 for the entire country. While many states have already imposed this restriction, it becomes federal law. We talk about the history of tobacco restriction. 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 is New England the cigar capital of the world? Dave has his reasoning & we'll be joined by Chris Topper of Topper Cigars to see if he's right! We will smoke a Topper Danli Belicoso 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...

Micky Pegg joins us for The After Show. We talk about the history of barber pole cigars. Who did it first and is it just a gimmick? 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 guys hired Micky Pegg of All Saints Cigars to crack open a cold case; Non-Premium, Premium, & Ultra-Premium Cigars, the difference exposed! Is it packaging, tobacco, aging or something else? We break down what the real difference is while we smoke All Saints Solamente in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigar...

Cigars and pizza are two of Dave’s passions. Today’s After Show talks about both. Dave has his list of the Top 10 pizza places in the Boston area. 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 guys discuss the best golf cigars! We're talking 18 cigars that are a perfect addition to your golf bag. We may not be able to fix your game, but we can make sure you have the right cigars! We will smoke Rocky Patel Sun Grown Maduro in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authori...

Insurance companies don’t seem to want to insure cigar stores anymore. This is becoming a problem for cigar stores. Dave recounts his experience with cancelled insurance. He also talks about the problems with credit card processing. Now, the state of New Hampshire is discriminating against cigars. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a stud...

This week on The Cigar Authority, we give you the right cigar for the right event. There's lots of different events to enjoy a cigar but how do you pick the perfect one for the occasion? We'll tell you the right picks for any place you'll be! We'll smoke the Asylum Serenity Now in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar...