The Cigar Authority

Reinhold Widmayer and the End of KILO

23 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined by the Editor In Chief from Cigar Journal Magazine who weighs in on Dave’s article where he rated the cigar magazines… What will Rei...

The Humidor Edition and Editorial Fallout

16 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority we smoke a couple of cigars that were not part of the Care Package; but that isn’t the big story… The Big Story ...

Smoking #11 and Reviewing Cigar Magazines

09 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority we smoke two cigars that were so good they got two #1’s. Coming in at #11 on the Cigar Aficionado list was Hammer +...

State Of The Industry Address & 300th Episode

02 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We smoke a Cuban in the first hour of the show, the Verueros Entretiempos and Dave gives us his state of the industry address. In the second hour we l...

Two Guys Walk Into A Cigar Bar...

26 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority we recap the Cigar Aficionado Top 25 and check our scorecards to see who had the best predictions. We also tell the s...

Nestor Miranda Connecticut & Cigar Journal Winter Issue

19 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority we light up another cigar from the December Care Package, the Nestor Miranda Connecticut Coffee Break. We discuss out...

Predicting Top 25 & Smoking Aging Room

12 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It’s that time of year again when Cigar Aficionado comes out with their list of Top 25 cigars.. We will share with you our predictions of what we be...

Going the Distance with Duran Cigars and Jack Torano

05 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This weekend we welcome our friend Jack Torano back to The Cigar Authority as we smoke the first cigar in the December Care Package... The Roberto Dur...

Cigar For Warriors and The Contenders

28 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week we start off by smoking the last cigar from the November Care Package… It was Cigar of the Year for Two Guys Smoke Shop and The Cigar Auth...

Victor Vitale & The Freemasons

21 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority we welcome the man who has been a guest more than anyone else, Victor Vitale and we talk Tortuga which was part of ...

Smoking Aged Cigars and Mailbags

14 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week we take a look at a couple of cigars from 2003 that were part of The Cigar Authority Care Package and find out why David hung on to them for...

Smoking Sobremesa w/ Steve Saka & Cigar Cartel Podcast

07 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week we welcome to the studio Steve Saka; the owner of Dumbarton Tobacco & Trust as well as the creator of the much-anticipated release Sobremesa...

Cohiba vs Cohiba - Cuba vs Dominican

31 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

First there was Bruins vs Canadiens, then there was Lakes vs Celtics and Yankees vs Red Sox... Now with the Cuban embargo getting closer to its demise...

Digging Deep Into David's Humidor

24 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week we dig deep into David’s humidor and smoke a couple of cigars that have a collective 34 years worth of age on them. Barry picked one, and ...

Getting in Syncro with Avo’s Scott Kolesaire

19 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week we welcome Scott Kolesaire; the brand manager for Avo and Zino via remote. We’ll sit down and talk with Scott about the rebranding, Syncro...

Smoking El Gueguense with the Wise Man, Nick Melillo

10 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On this week of The Cigar Authority we welcome into the studio Nick Melillo aka Nick R Agua as we smoke El Gueguense and discuss his career from cigar...

Smoking Byron with Nelson Alfonso

03 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The October Care Package is now in the hands of our faithful listeners and you can order next months package now.. The first cigar from October is the...

The Great Reveal of the 25th Anniversary

26 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In perhaps one of our most anticipated shows, we smoke cigar #4 of the September Care Package and reveal who made the cigar. What we can tell you in a...

Smoking Trademark, Drinking Vodka, Playing Poker

19 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a busy week on The Cigar Authority as we welcome Eric Hanson of Hammer + Sickle the maker of the cigar once known as Icon. We will light up the...

Traveling to Brazil with Davidoff....

12 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week we take a cigar from The Cigar Authority Care Package, the Davidoff Escurio Robusto as our first cigar. We talk with Chuck Morrison and see ...

Dance Off, Pants Off with Omar de Frias of Fratello Cigars

05 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a crazy week at The Cigar Authority and we welcome Omar de Frias of Fratello Cigars into the studio where he will join us live as we recaps ...

Is Costa Rica the new Cuba...

29 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority we are joined by Stephen Adib of Cuba Rica Tabacalera who makes brands Via Havana, Testarosso, Spirt of Art, Barabbas...

Eric Newman of JC Newman

22 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Newman of JC Newman joins us. JC Newman is the company behind Diamond Crown and Brick House. They are also the distributor of Arturo Fuente in th...

Camacho American Barrel Aged Tour

15 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The Camacho American Barrel Aged Tour rolls through Nashua, New Hampshire and we broadcast live from the event at Two Guys Smoke Shop. We will vertic...

Sea Knights, Boutique Cigars and La Nox

08 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We welcome back to the show Steve Castro to discuss Sea Knights a cigar that was made to honor his career in the Navy. We also take a look at Boutiqu...

Smoking in the Tobacco Fields

01 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The Cigar Authority goes on the road to the tobacco farms of the Connecticut River Valley where we talk with Chris Topper whose family has been using ...

Lord Baltimore & 2015 IPCPR Recap

25 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Castro of Davidus Cigars joins us this week as we smoke his brand, Lord Baltimore. We also recap the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show and give you the pers...

The Rumour Mill That We Started

18 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode of The Cigar Authority,  we will break down David Garofalo's Editorial about the 2nd most asked question in a cigar shop. With IP...

The IPCPR Preview Show

11 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This time next week the IPCPR show will be under way in New Orleans and a lot of new brands will make their official debut. Today we discuss some of t...

Firecrackers, M80's and Black Bombs, Oh My!

03 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

With the Fourth of July falling on a Saturday this year, we are recording the show live today. On the show we will discuss the histroy of the M80, Fir...

Smoking KILO and Discussing Copy Cats

27 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Cigar Authority, our own Barry Stein is interviewed as we discuss his brainchild, KILO. We will ask what a kid from Brooklyn kn...

Nestor Miranda & Jason Wood Join The Cigar Authority

20 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

They say the hardest thing for any parent to do is to bury their child. Nestor Miranda had to do this with his son Danny Miranda who was affectionatel...

Nick Perdomo, Pistols and Craft Beer

13 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On the heels of our Perdomo, Pistols and Pizza event in Nashua, New Hampshire we welcome into the studio Nick Perdomo where we discuss all things new ...

The Cigar Authority LE Show w/ Skip Martin

06 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Cigar Authority, we talk about and break down the massive amounts of Limited Edition smokes that are currently on the market, a...

Jack Torano joins The Cigar Authority

30 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Torano has a long and distinguished career but it starts long before the cigar industry. You see, he use to live in Chicago where he was a jingle...

Media | Can Dave Return To Cuba - Colin Ganley Guest

23 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

A couple of months back David Garofalo visited Cuba and what he saw was shocking to him. So much so that he shared it in a series of articles that jus...

Dave Returns From The Davidoff Advisory Board

16 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week we take a look inside the Davidoff Advisory Board, where our own David Garofalo was this past week in Tampa, Florida.It's been a busy couple...

Media | Philip Zanghi Talks Indian Tabac, Indian Motorcycles

09 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Philip Zanghi might not be a household name in the Cigar Industry, but he was the man behind Indian Tabac that started in 1992. In 1995, he partnered ...

Winner by TKO Down The Stretch

02 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It is arguably the greatest weekend in sports with the NHL and NBA Playoffs in full swing, the NFL Draft, The Kentucky Derby and Mayweather vs Pacqui...

Savoring The Moment with Avo

25 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are live from Seabrook where there is an Avo Savoring The Moment event going on. David is back from NYC where he attended a Winston Churc...

Jose Blanco Joins Us LIVE In Studio!

18 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Dave is back from a week in the Dominican Republic and the TAA convention which features the top retailers in the country and a slew of limited editio...

Whats Next For Cuba

11 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Since out shows on Cuba have been so popular, we will discuss what the future holds for Cuba and Cuban Cigars. This week the state department made the...

Catalina Wine Mixer – 5th Anniversary Show

04 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This weekend marks the 5th anniversary of The Cigar Authority and we have a lot to talk about. Joining us will be Nick Perdomo via remote broadcast i...

You've Got Mail - The Cuban Fallout

28 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Following the Shocking Conclusion of David's trip to Cuba the mail call was working overtime. The amount of letters we received were on an epic level....

Smoking Regius with Akhil & Exposing Cuban Secrets

21 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined in studio by the world record holder of the most expensive cigar ever sold. He is also a brand owner from across the pond, Akhil Kapacee...

Smoking Pi & Eating Pie With Cuba

14 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

While part of the show title this week seems like a bad Aerosmith Song, we will kick back and light up Pi on Pi Day, 3.1415. A limited edition cigar, ...

The Madness of March

07 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Taping the show on a short week is always fun, because you only get a day or two of content to prepare. The result can be anything from our greatest s...

Mr. Garofalo Goes To Washington

28 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In what led to the Presidency for Ronald Reagan, our own David Garofalo went to Washington DC this past week where he campaigned for justice, the just...

Smoking Budget Cigars Inside The Mail Bag

21 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority we go inside the mailbag. The amount of emails we receive has multiplied exponentially, and as a result many of them ...

An Explosive Announcement From La Flor Dominicana

14 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority we will have two guests. Jon Carney will join us in studio. He has just returned from his sales meeting in the Domini...

Dram Cigars, Balvenie and a Connecticut Tortuga

07 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Victor Vitale will once again be joining us on The Cigar Authority and he will introduce us to his new Tortuga Connecticut which we will smoke on air....

The Cigar of the Year Announcement

31 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Since 1992 Two Guys Smoke Shop has been announcing the Cigar of the Year. 5 Years ago that announcement was made on The Cigar Authority the day before...

Cuba Rica and Costa Rica

24 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Cuba Rica and Costa Rica, say that 10 times fast. This week on The Cigar Authority we  interview Stephen Adib from Cuba Rica and smoke the new Limit...

Smoking Blind

16 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Cigar Authority we smoke the new Herochi Robania from Cubanacan in the first how and we debut a new segment with the Question of the Week...

Is There A Doctor In The House?

10 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Gaby Kafie of Kafie 1901 Cigars joins the show as a guest from Miami, Florida where we will discuss how he went from a surgeon to a cigar manufact...

Smoking Jacket with Henke Kelner Jr.

03 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Come join The Cigar Authority as we welcome Henke Kelner Jr, live in studio from Salem, New Hampshire as we discuss what is new from him and his facto...

Colin Ganley of Cigar Tourism talks Cuba

27 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week Colin Ganley joins us live on The Cigar Authority. Mr. Ganley was the editor of Cigar Journal magazine and now makes his home in Nicaragua w...

The Padron Family and News On Cuba

19 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

An interview with Jorge Padron became a family affair as patriarch Jose Orlando Padron joins us with Jorge Padron's brother Orlando. We discuss 50 yea...

The Cigar Authority's Aficionado Predictions

13 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The Cigar Authority pulls out the crystal ball as we try and predict the Top 10 Cigars by Cigar Aficionado. Join the #1 Cigar Podcast with over 1 mill...

The World's Most Expensive Cigars

06 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week The Cigar Authority takes a look at some of the world's most expensive cigars. We also update the FDA News and take a look at cigars that ju...

Cigar of the Year Contenders & Eric Hanson from Hammer + Sickle

29 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

It's that time of the year, where The Cigar Authority announces the contenders of Cigar of the Year. On hand was the reigning champion, Erich Hanson b...

Former Drew Estate President Steve Saka

22 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Saka joins us live as we talk about his future and the Drew Estate sale to Swisher. Plus we reveal the winner of the Blind Taste Test 2014. 

The Prohibition Era of Cigars Has Begun

15 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Rocky Patel, Prohibition Cigars that is. This week's episode features Max the New England sales rep and Jessica the Brand Ambassador for the new line ...

The Cigar Authority W/ Special Guest Jack Torano

07 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Torano from Roberto Duran Cigars Joins The Cigar Authority from Miami.

2 Guys Smoke Boutiques!

01 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

We talk Mason Dixon Project and the history of David Garofalo!

The Cigar Conspiracy

25 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

With the cigar industry in consolidation mode, is there some one or group behind it. We think there can be, and we discuss The Cigar Conspiracy. Also,...

The Diamond Crown Experience

18 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Broadcasting Live from the JC Newman Cigar Factory with Eric and Bobby Newman for the 2014 Diamond Crown Experience.

Tatuaje Cigars w/ Pete Johnson

11 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Pete Johnson of Tatuaje Cigars joins us in studio as we talk the Monster Series before he comes back on in the last half hour to dish what is new for ...

Smoking Blind In The Asylum

04 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Lazuka from Asylum Cigars steps into the studio and we conclude round 1 of the Blind Taste Test...

The Next Sellout…

27 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Its cigar 3 vs 4 on the blind taste test and we discuss the rumors of who might be the next to sell out in the cigar industry... All this and more ...

Blind Taste Test Volume 1

20 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

On The Cigar Authority we begin the blind taste testing of cigars 1 vs 2, discuss the new Cigar Journal magazine and dodge swords at the Xing event.. ...

The Cigar Authority Road Trip

13 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The Cigar Authority took the show on the road as we broadcasted live from Mickey Blake's in Southington, CT with guests Luis Rodriguez and Omar de Fri...

The 19 Hole, C.A.H.N Golf Tournament

06 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

We were live from the Cigar Association of New Hampshire Golf Tournament from our moble studio. To hear all about this great event and to see some gre...

Smoke & Mirrors

30 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

An investigative report into people buying friends on social media. We also smoke the Aging Room Bin No. 1 and Azan Burgandy with all the other madnes...

Davidoff Golden Band Award Cigar and Debonaire Maduro Cigars

23 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week we light up the Davidoff Golden Band Award Cigar and Debonaire Maduro Cigar. Barry weighs in with his news, reviews, and whats new on th...

Double Aged With Perdomo

16 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Roy Kirby joins us on The Cigar Authority as we get Double Aged with Perdomo!

Built like a Brick House

09 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Poza from JC Newman joins us live to talk about Brick House and JC Newman.                                         ...

Radiodifusion de Seabrook con Don Benigno

02 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Don Benigno joins The Cigar Authority live from Seabrook, New Hampshire where we talk about (and smoke) Benigno Cigars.

The King Is Dead Is Just A Rumor!

26 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Our annual post IPCPR Show featuring some new cigars including The King is Dead and a whole bunch of rumors.

John Carney from La Flor Dominicana

16 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

John Carney from La Flor Domincana stops by The Cigar Authority to preview the 2014 IPCPR Releases and we smoke the new 1994 along with Capitulo II. 

Having a Ball (Bag) with BG Meyer Standard Issue

12 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The Cigar Authority smokes some cigars, including the BG Meyer Standard Issue, Hammer + Sicke as we explore cigar shop etiquette along with Cigar Revi...

Limited Release Cigars by Crown Heads

05 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority limited release cigars by Crown Heads as we light up Las Calaveras and The Angels Anvil.

Rock Me Amadeus Cigars... Censored!

27 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Junior Dominguez owner of Recluse Cigars joins us with his new release Recluse Cigars E.L.F. (Eight Legged Freak) Sidewinder and Kanu Packs as we ligh...

Victor Vitale and His Tortuga Cigars...What's New?

21 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Victor Vitale sits in for the whole show and discusses not only his lated cigar, the Tortuga Cedro, but we also smoke the first samples of the Tortuga...

Cigar Royalty with Henke Kelner

14 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Cigar Royalty: We sit down with Davidoff's father and son team of Henke Kelner and his son Klaus Peter Kelner and discuss all things Davidoff as we li...

The Story of the Intrepid Bandolero and his Cigars

07 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority we light up Bandolero Cigars Pack II and Pack III. Plus, 18 years old and not being able to smoke cigars legally? Thi...

CRA: $2.41 Cigars ARE Premium Cigars

31 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Director of The CRA, Cigar Rights of America, Glyn Loope joins us and gives us the latest update on the FDA and the fight against your rights and Prem...

Marijuana Cigars?

24 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, is Marijuana actually good for you? John Cena Sr and "The Luchador", Jack Torano from Torano Cigars, we light up the...

Double Blind Cigar Smoking

17 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority we're blind folding Mr Jonathan for a double-blind cigar smoking challenge. Can he guess the cigars without seeing th...

Getting Debonaire with Fratello Cigars

10 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, two Cigar Stars for the price of one! Omar de Frias from Fratello Cigars joins us along side Phil Zanghi from Debona...

Luchidor Cigars: Pre-release inside the Diamond Crown Cigar Lounge

03 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority it's the world premier of the pre-release of the Luchidor Cigars live inside the Diamond Crown Cigar Lounge at Two Gu...

F the FDA & Don Benigno Cigars

26 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Jose Ramos from Don Benigno Cigars joins us as we compare the Don Benigno Natural vs Maduro cigar. The FDA has their nose in Premium Cigars, and we te...

Peep this... Easter Cigars

19 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Easter Candy & Cigars! What's your favorite? We share ours, plus are you loyal? To your cigar store? Cigar brand? Your wife?!?! We light em up and eat...

The Drew Estate Cigar Connection

12 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The Drew Estate Cigar Connection! This week on The Cigar Authority we open up an original box of Nosotros Illusione Cigars by Drew Estate, and and an ...

Armand Assante Comes to The Cigar Authority

05 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Hollywood comes to The Cigar Authority! Armand Assante brings his passion for cigars, and new brand, Ora Vivo, along side Victor Vitale from Legacy Br...

La Flor Dominicana Cigars LFD 707

29 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Back from the T.A.A. (Tobacconists' Association of America), Mr Jonathan Carney from La Flor Dominicana Cigars stops by with the pre-release LFD 707, ...

The Cigar Authority 4 Year Anniversary!!

22 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

It's the freakin' Catalina Wine Mixer!! AKA: The Cigar Authority 4 Year Anniversary show!! We've got Nelson Alfonso from Selected Tobacco, Byron, Atab...

JC Newman Diamond Crown Cigar Experience

13 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The Cigar Authority is LIVE at the J.C. Newman Cigar Factory in Tampa, Florida for the J.C. Newman Diamond Crown Experience! Eric and Bobby Newman joi...

Questa è la Vita Cigar

07 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority we're smoking the pre-release Questa è la Vita - aka "This is the Life" - cigar, and the new Fratello by Omar de Fri...

Back to the 80's Cigars

28 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

We're smoking cigars from the 1980's! House of Winsor Panatella Claro humidified from the 1980 Olympics, and Macanudo Vintage 1988 humidified for over...