The Cigar Authority
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Dominican Cigars
22 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
With the Dominican Festival taking place in Santiago R.R., we're smoking Dominican Cigars today; C.O. JONES by Joche Blanco (Las Palmas) and Topper Ci...
Winter Cigars
15 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're lighting up cigars that are perfect for the winter... Comedians in Cars Smoking Cigars... Upcoming "Cigar" March Madness, and news fro...
Cigars Reblended
08 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
On The Cigar Authority this week "What's New" in cigars...what is coming out this year. We look into the future of cigars, and light up Studio 21 and ...
2013 Cigar of the Year
01 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
5 words... 2013 Cigar of the Year!
The Cigar Authority's 200th Episode!!!
25 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
That’s right 200 shows, 400 hours, and countless laughs as we discuss lots of cool things that we have had happened over the last 4 years. We sm...
Dave's Office 3: Aged Cigars, Humidor Maintenance, and Dave Goes Toppless
18 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
We light up 2 cigars that are each over 10 years old, the do's and don'ts of Humidor Maintenance, and we toast to Grampy our oldest listener who past ...
Jose Ramo's Don Beningo Cigars Launch of the Maduro
10 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Jose Ramo's Don Beningo Cigars Launch of the Maduro. 10 Commandments of Cigars. FDA is nuts. And Cigars by the numbers: what sold best in 2013.
Cigar Journal's Top 25 While We Smoke The "Evil Weed"
04 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Cigar Journal's Top 25 Cigars... a message from the North Pole... and we put our reputation on the line and our status as citizens of this great count...
Fairwell to 2013 with Perdomo Champagne and Cigar Aficionado Top 25
28 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
We say fairwell to 2013 with Perdomo Champagne, review Cigar Aficionado's Top 25, and light up Aging Room's Quattro F55.
'Tis the Cigar Season
14 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The guys preview the cigar of the year candidates as Christmas approaches.
Does Shape Matter? Boxed Pressed vs Round Cigars
07 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Does shape really matter? We're smoking Tortuga Cigars in the round AND boxed pressed, light up the Cuatro Cinco by Juan Martinez and Joya De Nivaragu...
Special Guest and Giveaway - Nov. 30th
30 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Abid drops in for a special giveaway of the finest Cognac Louis XIII.
Turkey Bowling with My Father Cigars
23 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
We're bowling with Turkey's live on the air with My Father Cigars. We've chosen the most perfect cigar rep, Jeremy Soares, to not only join us... but ...
Nominees for The Cigar Of The Year
17 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Nominees for the 2013 Cigar Of The Year.
Relearning The Cigar Essentials
10 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Relearning The Cigar Essentials. Here Dave's complete story inside the cigar business, and a little class in how to cut, light, smoke and enjoy Premiu...
Blind Tasting with Perdomo Cigars
02 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
We're joined by Team Perdomo (Roy Kirby and Christopher Harper) and getting blind tasted... While we're getting tested, we test them with the 'Perdom...
Rafael Nodal stops in! 10-26-13
28 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Rafael Nodal drops by too chat it up with the guys and break some news about a new Aging Room Cigar!
Davidoff 25th Anniversary - October 19th
19 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Davidoff 25 Anniversary & Camacho Liberty 2013 Cigars.
Columbus Day Special Featuring EPC Dark Ritual and Don Pepin Black Lancero Cigars
13 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are paid a visit by Christopher Columbus as we smoke the EPC Dark Ritual from 2011 and Don Pepin Black Lancero Cigar from 2008. Plus News...
Cigar Craig, Psyko 7 Cigars and La Gianna Turns 19 Years Old
09 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
This week we smoke the latest cigar to come out of Ventura's stable...Psyko 7, La Gianna Cigars turn 19, and Cigar Craig swings by for a LIVE visit. ...
Two Guys Smoke Shop 28th Anniversary PARTY!
26 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Live from an undisclosed location, it's Two guys Smoke Shop's 28th Anniversary... and we're giving away a DeLorean! We've got the who's-who of Cigarle...
Hand Rolled Cigar and Smoking Cigar Bars
21 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
We're smoking the Hand Rolled Cigar & Smoking Cigar Bars. We talk with Pete Johnson from Tatuaji Cigars celebrating 10 years in the cigar business. An...
Smoking Calendar Run 2013: Cigars and Motorcycles
14 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
It's the Smoking Calendar Motorcylce run live from Two Guys Smoke Shop. Motorcycles, cigars, beautiful women, BBQ, and live entertainment - all to sup...
Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival 2013
31 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
We're live at the Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival 2013 with some of the world's biggest cigarlebrities including: Nick Perdomo from Perdomo Cigars, Glyn...
Aging Room Havao Connecticut and United Cigar Toro Madauro
31 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
It's the official end of summer 2013, and to celebrate we're smoking the Aging Room Havao Connecticut and United Cigar Boxed Toro Madauro.
La Flor Dominicano with
17 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
"The" Mr Jonathan Carney from La Flor Dominicana is moving! He tells us all about it as we smoke the La Flor Dominicana Light, as well as a 10 year ol...
Getting Insane with the 6" x80 Asylum 13!
17 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority we're smoking only ONE stogie... Something CRAZY with The World’s Gone Crazy Guy; Gary "G-Spot" Marino... The Asyl...
Feast of Madonna Della Cava
10 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Live from the Italian section of Boston known as the North End, we're live at the Feast of Madonna Della Cava. This week, we feast! We eat, drink, and...
Steve Saka Gives Us The Full Scoop
03 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The former President of Drew Estates, Steve Saka, joins us for a scoop...as we dig into the past and the future...What happened? Where's he going? ...
New Cigars from the BIG Cigar show - Part 2
27 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of NEW Cigars from the BIG Cigar Show. We're smoking the new Barabba, Senor Solomon, Recluse Draconian Sidewinder, Spirit of Art, Debonaire Tor...
The Return
20 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The guys return for a live show following their trip to Las Vegas for the annual ICPCR Conference.
Icon by Hammer & Sickle and Sam Leccia Black
12 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
This week we take a look inside Cigar Journal Magazine, and smoke two new brands of cigars we're already crazy about; Icon by Hammer & Sickle and Sam ...
4th of July Part II with Alec Bradley American Classic Cigars
06 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
It's the 4th of July Part II with Alec Bradley American Classic Cigars! We light up the Alec Bradley Connecticut and the American Classic Sun Grown. P...
4th of July Part 1 with Xikar Cigar Accessories
29 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
It's an explosive show as we celebrate our independence and the deceleration of our rights and our freedoms. Kurt Van Kemple, owner and founder of Xik...
ZP Tour stops HERE
22 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Cigar Authority we're LIVE with Zino Red Carpet Tour reviewing the new Davidoff Nicaraguan.
Father's Day Special with JC Newman
16 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrating Father's Day weekend with Bobby Newman from J.C. Newman Cigar Company, and the hottest new thing to happen to cigars since the match! His ...
CANH Golf Tournament (Cigar Association of NH)
07 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Live from the CANH Golf Tournament (Cigar Association of NH), we light up the limited Master's Edition Davidoff Club House Toro and celebrate our righ...
Iconic Leaf Cigar Company - Recluse
01 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Iconic Leaf Cigar Company's J.R. Dominguez and Scott Weeks visit as we light up the Recluse Kanu #2 and the pre-release Draconian.
Getting Debonaire with Debonaire Cigar and Rum's Phil Zanghi
25 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're getting Debonaire with Debonaire Cigar and Rum's Phil Zanghi. We also take a look in The Asylem, Old Fart Freddy stops by, and light up t...
Studio Tobac cigars with John Gazarro & Ryan Scholle
18 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
This week, "The Honeymooner" John Gazarro and cigar roller Ryan Scholle from Studio Tobac, Oliva & Nub cigars joins us with some very special cigars f...
The Cigar Authority smokes cigars by Jose Dominguez with Jose Dominguez
11 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Dominican Republic cigar maker Jose Dominquez joins us as we light up his Dos Hombre pencil, Equilabrium, Rhapsody, and La Mezcla Cubana.
Two Padrons Nobody Has Ever Smoked
05 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
It's Derby Day, and we've got a Delorean! We smoke two very special Padron Cigars that nobody has ever smoked INCLUDING the Padrons themselves! Wait t...
Mr Jonathan vs Mr Jonathan with La Flor Dominicana
27 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Mr Jonathan vs Mr Jonathan! It's the La Flor Dominicana Mystery Cigar Event with Mr Jonathan Carney.
Cigar Authority Explores Cigar Journal
18 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Ashes to ashes; what your ashes teach you about the cigar you are smoking. We light up the La Flor Domincana and Julius Ceaser by Diamond Crown Cigars...
Perdomo Country
13 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Back from the TAA... new cigars, news and updates. Roy Kirby from Perdomo Cigars join us, and we light up the Perdomo 20th Anniversary and the Perdomo...
Live from Dave's Office [Part 2]
04 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
We're back LIVE inside Dave's office! What's inside his personal humidors? How many humidors does he have? What's up with the Machine Gun on his wall?...
The Cigar Authority 3 Year Anniversary
30 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
It's Official! The Friggin' Catalina Wine Mixer! It's our 3rd Anniversary! Can you believe it? Special show for you.... We have the National Launch of...
Joe Gannascoli from The Sopranos
23 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe Gannascoli from The Sopranos makes an unexpected visit and we talk about cigars that make you go poop. We light up new cigars from Davi...
Jess Levine
16 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Jess Levine "The Cigar Queen" Joins The Cigar Authority. We light up Miami Cigar's Humo Jaguar, and Jess dips into her personal humidor providing us w...
Filthy Hooligan and AshketBall
09 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
It's March Madness season right now and United Cigar is running AshketBall... We're playing live on the show, drinking a little, and smoking the new F...
The Real March Madness
02 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Back from the Pro Cigar Festival from the Dominican Republic, and the REAL March Madness. The best coffee you can't get. And Jim Robinson from www.The...
Candy Bars & Cigars
21 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
We're pairing your favorite cigars with your favorite candy bars... John Hart from Drew Estate and Victor Vitale from the Cigar Agency join us.
Size Does Matter!!
17 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
We're lighting up 3 different sizes of the Oliva Connecticut Petite Corona, and despite what you say, size DOES matter... and we'll prove it today. Th...
Snowpocalypse 2013 & Maduro Cigars
09 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be afraid of the dark! We're smoking dark cigars -- Padron Anniversary 1964 TAA Toro Maduro and Fluer De La Reine. Plus the high cost of loving ...
The 2012 Cigar of The Year; Atabey
02 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
It's the revealing of the 2013 Cigar of the Year; Atabey.
Jose Blanco - Cuenca Y Blanco Cigars
22 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
We're smoking 3 cigars and talking sports with NBC Radio's Anthony Pepe from "The Bawstin Diehards." We light up Anthony's cigar, Bert Sugar, name aft...
Cigar Snobs And Aficiondos
19 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Cigar Authority, the guys are plagued in the first hour by technical difficulties. However, they rally for another great editio...
Cigars; Lose Cannon goes Debonaire
12 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The retail cigar trade show might be opening up to consumers, what does that mean to you, how about me? ...and new beer, mc chicken wings and new ciga...
Flor de las Antillas by My Father Cigars
05 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
We're smoking Cigar Aficionado's Cigar of the Year, Flor de las Antillas by My Father Cigars with their Northeast Area Sales Manager Jeremy Soares. We...
The Finals Days...
21 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
It's the final days before Christmas... The end of the Mayan Calandar... And Dog Watch Radio passes down the torch. We light up the new full bodie...
Top Ten!
07 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Top 10 songs and sticks of all time. Which ones belong in our Hall of Fame? Plus, how to buy the perfect Humidor for that special someone this holiday...
Throwing the Hammer Down Two Times with Hammer & Sickle!
30 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority we're taking a look at stocking stuffers for men - real men! Our favorite cologne of all time! And we have a special ...
Fuente Fuente Rarities
24 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're smoking Arturo Fuente rarities; rare cigars that only come out once a year, in very small amounts. We start off with the Arturo Fuente...
Turkey Bowling with Jesus Fuego
17 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
We're bowling with Turkey's, hanging with the "miracle man" Jesus Fuego, and saying good bye to Twinkies. We light up Jesus Fuego's Edition de Familia...
Contenders for 2012 Cigar of the Year
10 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
The contenders for the 2012 Cigar of the Year have been announced, and we're smoking them all, baby! Inch by E.P. Carrillo, Origen Maduro by Jesus F...
Recluse & Debonaire Cigars
02 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
We look back at the best cigars of 2012 in preparation for this year's acclaimed Cigar of the Year! We're smoking two brand new cigars: the Iconic R...
Frank Herrera Biography and Tatuaje Cigars “The Mummy” Monster Series #5
24 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Cigar Authority we're lighting up the all new Frank Herrera Biography, and Tatuaje Cigars “The Mummy” Monster Series #5! Brett Bower...
Byron Cigars
20 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're smoking some of the best cigars in the world. Push those Cubans aside and find out what the best of the best truly is.... Today on T...
Halloween…All The New Cigars Coming in and What is Going out
12 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
What does Halloween mean to you? The Monsters vs Candy…
La Gianna Havana
06 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Today on The Cigar Authority we smoke 18 year old cigars, the Doctor is in the house and Cigars for Warriors (www.cigarsforwarriors.net).
Two Guys Smoke Shop 27th Anniversary Party
28 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
We're live on the scene for Two Guys Smoke Shop 27th Anniversary Party! Join us as we interview cigarlebrities including Jorge Padron from Padron Ciga...
Davidoff White 2012 and Padilla Reserva
21 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
The Jury is out, Monster Truck Mayhem, Smoking Calendar shoot, Taking Over Other Radio Shows, Donut Tasting and so much more! We light up the Padilla ...
Smoke & Bikes
15 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
We're live at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Nashua, NH for a Fred Smith motorcycle run. Live music, babes, BBQ & Premium Cigars! We light up the Zino Ten a...
Seven Dollar Superstars
07 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're smoking $7.00 Superstars! The La Duena, Curivari, Cuenca Y Blanco, and Flor de las Antillas. Which one will rank as The Cigar Authority's ...
Best of the Best with Clint Eastwood and Marco Rubio
01 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
It's Labor Day weekend... Do you know what that's all about? An interview with Macro Rubio from the RNC convention. A look at Cigar Snob's Cigar Smo...
El Tiante
25 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Former Red Sox legend Louie Tiant, and Mike Bellody, from El Tiante Cigars join The Cigar Authority to talk about their brand new releases: the Haba...
Buying Brands with Bobby Newman
18 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby Newman from J.C. Newman joins the Cigar Authority to talk about their new Mighty Mighty Maduro. We also smoke blind... 12 cigars we may or may...
Secrets
14 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Back from the IPCPR Trade Show, get the inside scoop on the last and hottest premium cigars hitting the shelves. Plus, Dave Garofalo gives his choic...
CANH Golf Tournament
04 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
We're live at the first annual CANH (Cigar Association of New Hampshire) Golf Tournament at Amherst Country Club in Amherst, NH to help raise funds an...
Jose Blanco from Joya de Nicarague joins The Cigar Authority to talk about his new Cuenca y Blanco c
28 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Jose Blanco from Joya de Nicarague joins The Cigar Authority to talk about his new Cuenca y Blanco cigar. The Olympics have began...so is the United S...
New Sticks
21 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
We're smoking 4 NEW cigars on today's Cigar Authority: JC Newman's new Brick House "Teaser", the Origen Maduro Originals from J. Fuego, the new Inch f...
Adventure with Ventura Cigar
14 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Barry Bennett from Ventura Cigar Company stops by The Cigar Authority and we light up the new Estilo Cubano, and Pure Blood - Pura Sangre. We look int...
Live Long and Smoke!
07 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Cigar Authority we have proof that Cigars are NOT harmful to you, and are actually good for you in moderation. Doctor and Scientist Mar...
Throwing Down The Hammer!
30 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Today on The Cigar Authority we throw down the Hammer Down with with Eric Hanson from Hammer + Sickle, and smoke two of his new pre-release cigars.
Diamond Crown Lounge Grand Opening!
23 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Newman, President of JC Newman Cigar Company, joins The Cigar Authority for the grand opening of The Diamond Crown Cigar Lounge at Two Guys Smoke...
Perdomo Exclusive!
16 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Perdomo and Nicolas Perdomo LIVE from Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem NH. We smoke the new, unavailable ANYWHERE, Perdomo 20th Anniversary, and 2006...
Partying with Patel!
09 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority we're joined by cigarlebrity Rocky Patel from Rocky Patel Premium Cigars to talk about his old AND new cigars, and li...
C & C Cigars
02 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Chiusano from C & C Cigars stops by, and we light up the C & C Connecticut, Corojo, and L R M D cigars. Which one is the best? New cigars hitting ...
TITLE: The Journey Continues!
26 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
DESCRIPTION: Paul Joyal from Ocean State Cigars and J. Grotto Cigars visits Dave & Mr Jonathan to talk about his flavorful cigars and retail business....
No to Government; Yes to H20. Plus Commercial Outtakes!
28 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
The government's not just coming after your cigars, they're coming after your water! We give you behind-the-scenes access to the exclusive making of T...
It's a Man's World... Or is it?
21 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Women in a man's world? We take a look at the ladies inside the Cigar world, and light up Maria Martin's Ruby. Then we bring on Peter Ackerman, VP of ...
The Boston Strangler Gets Burned!
14 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy "The Machine" Soars from Don Pepin/My Father Cigars joins Dave Garofalo & Mr Jonathan to reveal a Jamie Garcia exclusive, and we light up the b...
Allergic to Cigars???
07 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
We're bringing in Dr Holly Ruko from Advanced Allergy to set the record straight on ALL allergies? We light up the C&C Corojo, and the JC Newman El Ba...
The Run Around with Dion
31 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Dion Gialitto, owner and founder of from Illusione Cigars, makes a very rare apperance and we light up his new Epernay and HL Lancaero.
Two Year Anniversary!
24 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
It's the freakin Catelina Wine Mixer... Aka, The Cigar Authority Two Year Anniversary!
Going Green!
18 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
We're smoking green AND going green on today's Cigar Authority. We light up the La Flor Dominicana Double Claro, and the heavy weight Joya de Nicaragu...
The Cigar Authority Gets Lucky!
16 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
We've got 1,000 boxes of Lucky Charms. Why? Tune in and find out. We light up the Camacho Triple Maduro, and later in the show bring on Clint Aaron fr...
2012 NERF LIVE FROM THE CIGAR BAR!
05 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Live from The Cigar Bar in Worcester, MA for this year's big NERF! What is NERF? Tune in and find out! On today's show we're smoking the mysterious ...
Humidors and Stress
25 Feb 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Today on The Cigar Authority we discuss proper humidification, and go in detail how to setup your humidor and store your cigars for a lifetime of smok...
Smokin' Blind!
18 Feb 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Today on The Cigar Authority we're smoking three premium cigars blind to guess which is the Honduran, Dominican, and Nicaraguan. We talk about the ind...