The Cigar Authority

Positives and Negatives of the PCA Trade Show - The After Show

Dave is back from PCA and he’s talking about what was positive and negative about the show. He talks about parties, seminars and so much more. There are also changes to the PCA show coming up. Dave breaks those down and gives his opinions.

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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

Let’s Recap PCA 2023 - New Cigars & Cigar Business!

This week on The Cigar Authority, broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Dave is back from the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Cigar Trade Show in Las Vegas. What happened? What's new? We share it all this week!

In the first hour we light up an Montecristo White while in the second hour we light up something new that made its debut at PCA.

Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Ask The Don, Email of the Week and a peek into the Asylum.

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.

Is Less More in Cigars? - The After Show

Skip Martin posted something interesting on social media. Does capping the production improve the quality of cigars? If you work more slowly, will it yield higher quality? Does a good story about the cigar make it more valuable?

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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

What Happens When You Age a Box of Cigars?

This week on The Cigar Authority, broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… We look to redeem ourselves from from exactly one year ago when we had the shortest show in the podcasts history… and this week we dig into all things aging including whether you should, what you should, and why you may want to age cigars.

In the first hour we light up an HVC Cerro while in the second hour we smoke an HVC Black Friday 2021 that has been aged in cedar.

Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Ask The Don, Email of the Week and a peek into the Asylum.

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.

What’s New at the Cigar Trade Show? - The After Show

Dave is going to the PCA soon. He likes to see all the new products. However, are there really many new products to see?

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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

What To Expect at the 2023 Cigar Trade Show

This week on The Cigar Authority, broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… The Premium Cigar Association annual trade show is next week! What does that have to do with the cigar consumers? Everything! Joining is today is Rafael Nodal - the Face of Altadis USA who is coming back the Trade Show after a few years away as a company. Why and what are their plans.

In the first hour we light up the new Aging Room Nicaragua Sonatal while in the second hour we smoke the 2022 release of the Big Papi Firecracker.

Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Ask The Don, Email of the Week and a peek into the Asylum.

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.

How to Do a Cigar Review - The After Show

The first cigars have gone out to The Cigar Authority reviewers. On todays after show, we talk about how to do a cigar review. What is the best way to approach a cigar review?

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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

The Swisher Cigar Story

This week on The Cigar Authority, broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… We dive deep into the Swisher cigar story and its acquisition of Drew Estates Cigars. We look at the his of the past, examine the present and speculate on the future. 

In the first hour we light up Herrera Habano Toro Especial while in the second hour we smoke the Undercrown 10th Anniversary Toro. 

Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Ask The Don, Email of the Week and a peek into the Asylum.

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.

Premium Cigar Sales Down, Prices Going Up - The After Show

PCA is coming up. There are a lot of high-priced cigars being announced. Are these things retailers should be ordering as cigar sales are going down?

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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

Boom! New Firecracker Cigar With E.P. Carrillo

This week on The Cigar Authority, broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Welcome to our annual special edition of TCA for Father’s Day. This year, the Godfather of Boutique Cigars Ernesto Perez-Carrillo and his daughter Lissette join us LIVE as we launch the EPC Pledge Firecracker.

In the first hour we light up EPC Pledge Firecracker. In the second hour we fire up a the EPC Inch Nicaragua No. 60 which was part of The Cigar Authority care package.

Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Ask The Don, Email of the Week and a peek into the Asylum.

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.