The Cigar Authority

Well Rocky Patel was supposed to be a guest on The Cigar Authority even confirming it at IPCPR in Las Vegas. But, he’s on a well deserved vacation in Wyoming where evidently they don’t have cell phone service. We will still light up the Rocky Patel 15th Anniversary which is the first cigar from the August Care Package. We will also take a look at contenders for the 2017 Cigar of the Year. What have we smoked that’s good and worthy of consideration at this point of the year. Will David, Mr. Jonathan and Barry find a common ground? In the second hour, we will jump into our time machine and smoke something that was released at the August 6th, 2007 trade show. Join us for all the madness known as The Cigar Authority with cigar news, a trip into the Asylum and Debonaire Mr. Jonathan. Join live from Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at http://www.2GuysCigars.com/

This week we welcome to the show the hottest cigar maker in the world, AJ Fernandez as we find out about his Nicaraguan operations and why everyone is asking him to make cigars. We also speak to his Director of Sales, Adrian Acosta and find out how he got his start in the business. In the first hour we light up the New World Oscuro and in the second hour enjoy the Last Call. Join us for all the madness known as The Cigar Authority with cigar news, a trip into the Asylum and Debonaire Mr. Jonathan. Join live from Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at http://www.2GuysCigars.com/  

The boys are back and we will discuss IPCPR with Steve Saka from Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust as we light up his Mi Querida in the first hour of the show. This show has the potential of creating the perfect storm as Steve isn't shy and promises to unload his thoughts about the most recent IPCPR. In the second hour we will light up the new Winston Churchill Late Hour from Davidoff Cigars as we discuss all the chatter heard at the trade show, who appeared to be hot, and who was not. Barry gives us the latest cigar news and step into the Asylum which promises to push the envelope, while Mr. Jonathan tells us how to be Debonaire as David Garafolo tries to keep things under control in a show that just might ruffle a few feathers. Join live from 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 Garofalo and Mr. Jonathan were in Las Vegas this week where they were performing triple duty. They got together and recorded this show live on tape to give us a first hand look at the 2017 IPCPR show from Las Vegas, Nevada. In the first hour they light up the Spirit of Art from Cuba Rica, and fill us in on what the IPCPR is all about. We hear first hand from a variety of manufacturers and we even have a very special Classic 3-Way involving Nick Perdomo, Christian Eiroa and Rocky Patel. Mr. Jonathan gets Debonaire, Barry reports from the Asylum we even have some Reclusive Cigar News. As always most of the cigars we discuss can be found at http://www.2GuysCigas.com/

IPCPR 2017 has the potential of being one for the record books. The rumor mill is heating up in the cigar industry, and some deals could be signed, sealed and delivered while in Las Vegas. We will touch on who some of those players might be. We will also let you know who isn’t going to be at the trade show this year, and we will go over some of the highlights of cigars coming out at this years event in Las Vegas. All of that is enough for a show, but as we say at The Cigar Authority, go big or go home. So we will welcome to the show Max Bichler from Rocky Patel who is one of the biggest players in the industry. Join us as we light up the Rocky Patel 20th Anniversary from the care package and The Balmoral Anejo XO Lancero. Mr. Jonathan gets Debonaire and Barry goes into the Asylum. We will have Cigar News, Offer of the Week, Matchup of the Week, the Classic 3-Way and all the lunacy known as The Cigar Authority. Live from Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH and as always, you can find most of the cigars we talk about at www.2guyscigars.com

It’s an explosive episode as we light up The Firecracker and get into a spirited debate over who should make the next Firecracker. David, Mr. Jonathan and Barry will tell you who they think should make the 2018 Limited Edition and we will give you a chance to vote on TheCigarAuthority.com after show. In the first hour we will do a little drinking which is always fun as we light up The Caleanoch which features peat-fired tobacco that pairs well with a peaty scotch. We will also let you know who we voted for in the Cigar Journal awards now that voting is over.. Mr. Jonathan gets Debonaire and Barry goes into the Asylum. We will have Cigar News, Deal of the Week, Matchup of the Week, the Classic 3-Way and all the lunacy known as The Cigar Authority. Live from Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH and as always, you can find most of the cigars we talk about at www.2guyscigars.com

It’s a day of firsts and lasts for The Cigar Authority. For the first time we welcome Jon Huber to the show from Crowned Heads as we smoke Le Careme a cigar that was inspired by French cuisine. We will look into the history of the Nashville based company as well look into the future of the company. In the second hour, we say goodbye at least for the time being as the doors will always remain open for Chuck Morrison who is leaving us as he moves north and begins a new chapter in his life. We will light up his favorite cigar and find out what is going on with Wicked Cuisine. It’s a new era as Mr. Jonathan takes over Debonaire and Barry goes into the Asylum. We will have Cigar News, Deal of the Week, Matchup of the Week, the Classic 3-Way and all the lunacy known as The Cigar Authority. Live from Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH and as always, you can find most of the cigars we talk about at www.2guyscigars.com

It's been a tradition on The Cigar Authority that on Father's Day weekend to be joined by a Father & Son team in the Cigar Industry, and we keep that tradition alive today as Tony and Carson Serino from Serion Cigars joins us live! 

The Face of the Cigar Industry. Who is it, who are the faces of the cigar industry, and the Cigar Brands... and while we're at it... who is the face of The Cigar Authority. You might be surprised! We light up La Galera Box Pressed and the all new Fratello Firecracker. We got all that and a couple of big announcements!

We are joined live and in studio by the beast known as Sakasquatch, aka Steve Saka and we light up a couple of cigars from Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. In the first hour we light up a cigar from The Cigar Authority care package, Sobremesa. In the second hour we light up Mi Querida. Join us for all the madness known as The Cigar Authority, live from Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH. As always, you can find most of the cigars we talk about at www.2guyscigars.com

We end the month of May with an episode that has it all. We are joined in studio by Mr. Jonathan Carney who fills us in on everything La Flor Dominicana as we light up the 2017 Edition of the LFD TAA. Dave returns from Tampa and tells us what he can about the Davidoff Advisory Board meeting, and let’s us know about a new Winston Churchill he got to light up while in the Cigar Capital of the USA. Lastly we light up Swag from Boutique Blends and tell you about an amazing deal on these delicious smokes. A deal so good, you can’t pass it up… Plus rumor has it The Care Package is opening back up again! Join us for the madness known as The Cigar Authority the longest running podcast on the internet! Join us for all the madness known as The Cigar Authority, live from Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH. As always, you can find most of the cigars we talk about at www.2guyscigars.com

David Garofalo is a genius. The last couple of years we have done a show predicting the consolidation of a the Cigar Industry. Well, he got another one right and we will be joined by Rafael Nodal of Boutique Blends, the makers of Solera, Pelo de Oro, Swag and Aging Room who will tell us as much as he can about the new distribution deal with Altadis USA and what the future holds for the brand. Today we are going to smoke 3 cigars from the May Care Package. 3 Times we will light up the Perdomo Habano Bourbon Barrel Aged Connecticut. In the first hour we will do a side by side comparison of a cigar that has too much humidity, with a cigar that doesn’t have enough of it. In the second hour we will light up the cigar with proper humidification the way it is meant to be smoked. Join us for all the madness known as The Cigar Authority, live from Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH. As always, you can find most of the cigars we talk about at www.2guyscigars.com

This is one episode you will want to catch on YouTube as David Garofalo takes us to school. It’s cigar smoking 101 taken to the next level complete with a slide show to help you better understand the science known as cigars. You won’t believe how many people get it wrong or how many myths in our passion of cigar smoking. We address them all and make you The Cigar Authority We are joined live in studio by Perdomo Cigar Rep, Roy Kirby who lets us know whats new and exciting the world of Perdomo as we smoke two cigars made by Nick Perdomo… The Garofalo Connecticut and Sungrown. We have cigar news, a story that not only insane, its Asylum and Chuck Morrison gets Debonaire. Join us for the longest running cigar podcast on the internet today, The Cigar Authority As always, you can find most of the cigars we talk about at www.2guyscigars.com

Today, May 6th, 2017 would have been the 82nd birthday of Carlos Fuente Sr. and we celebrate the life of the cigar industry icon. In the first hour we light up a cigar that Carlos Fuente Sr. blended for his father with the 8-5-8 and we let you know the significance of those numbers. In the second hour we raid David Garofalo’s private stash, with a box that he received from Carlos Fuente Sr. 6 years ago to celebrate his 76th birthday. The box has remained sealed until today, when we crack it open and enjoy one in his memory. We are joined live by Fuente-Newman rep, Brad Jarvis as we will talk scotch and cigars, and discuss pairing with a professional… Join us, the 2016 Ambassadors of Cigars according to Cigar Journal Magazine on the longest running cigar podcast in existence, The Cigar Authority live from Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH. As always, you can find most of the cigars we talk about at www.2guyscigars.com

We at The Cigar Authority love a little controversy and today, we go dark and reveal THE UGLY TRUTH ABOUT MADURO CIGARS… we are going to pull the curtain back and tell you the processes, good and bad. We will light up the Liga Privada T52 and the La Galera Maduro plus we will share with you some of our favorite Maduro sticks… Be sure to join us live on TheCigarAuthority.com and let us know your thoughts in our chat room. We are live from Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH and as always you can find many of the cigars we mention at www.2guyscigars.com.