The Cigar Authority

This week on The Cigar Authority we ask, What are Boutique Cigars?- The Final Answer with Jim Ferreira, owner of 3Leaf Cigars! A lot has changed in the cigar world & that includes what it means to be a boutique brand in 2026. We end the debate once & for all while smoking 3Leaf Cigars. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Au...

Tommy Clyne joins us on the after show. We talk to him about what it’s like to be a cigar broker. He represents United Cigars and Toscano.  We talk about what it’s like working this job. Is it all fun and games? 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, it's the 2026 PCA Trade Show Recap! Dave is back from New Orleans where the PCA took place & is ready to break down the good, the bad, & the ugly details of what happened this year at the trade show! We will smoke Rocky Patel Dark Star in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar...

Mr. Jonathan used the AI to do some analysis of cigar tobacco flavors. It crunched the data from many sites and reviewers to see if there was any consensus. 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're talking All Cigar Things with Comedian Tony V! Dave is away at PCA & the boys will play! We're talking all things cigar items + accessories & if it's something you need, want, or would be really nice to have while smoking Aladino Classic Robusto! Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Au...

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...

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...