The Cigar Authority

Is Cigar Smoking a Habit or Hobby? - The After Show

What are the differences between a habit and a hobby? We talk about whether cigars fall into the habit or hobby category. You might be surprised (or not).

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/.

Cigar Futures - Buying Futures in Cigars

This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… What if Cigar Futures was a thing. We talk buying futures in tobacco, cigars, brands and companies.

In the first hour we light up United Natural Toro in the round while in the second hour we fire up a TAA Exclusive in the Eiroa Dark 11/18. 

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.

Cigar Boom Bust 2023 - The After Show

We have been in the midst of a cigar boom. Is 2023 the year of the cigar boom bust? What can we learn from previous cigar busts? We talk about it on today’s episode.

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 Would They Think of Their Cigar Company Now w/ Guest Amanda Micallef

This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… What do they think of their companies now?  We look back at cigar companies that sold-out, wondering what the founder thinks of it today? We also look at a relatively new company, Micallef Cigars, who have owned & operated lots of other companies.

In the first hour we light up the new Micallef Black Toro from The Cigar Authority Care Package while in the second hour we smoke the Micallef Migdalia Petit Corona

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 Makes a Great Cigar Commercial? - The After Show

Justo Eiroa from JRE Tobacco joins us for The After Show. Justo needs a new ad for The Cigar Authority. We discuss what goes into making a good commercial.

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/.

Cigar Tobacco vs Tobacco with Justo Eiroa of Aladino

This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Justo Eiroa is the President of JRE Tobacco – Yes, they make cigars, but they are all about tobacco. Today we talk tobacco. The seeds - the varieties, the primings, and the yields. Which are the best tobaccos and which are the worst. 

In the first hour we light up the Aladino Corojo from the Cigar Authority Care Package while in the second hour we light up a yet to be decided cigar..

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.

So, You Want to Be a Cigar Reviewer? - The After Show

Did you ever wonder what goes into reviewing a cigar? We talk about the steps involved in crafting 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/.

Cigar Smoking & Driving With Glen Case of Kristoff Cigars

This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Glenn Case is the owner and founder of Kristoff Cigars (and a really nice guy if you don’t piss him off) but we think he has never been on The Cigar Authority.  We are going to finally change that stat today as we discuss his near death experience that led to the creation of a new blend.   

In the first hour we light up a Kristoff Guardrail that is part of the care package while in the second hour we light up another Kristoff in the form of the JT Signature. 

Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, Cigar News, the 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 It Me or the Cigar? - The After Show

This week, we talk about the top 10 problems that consumers have with cigars. Are the problems caused by the consumer or are they manufacturing issues?

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/.

Is This Cigar Box Worthy?

This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire…  I’m not Worthy… I’m not worthy!  Cigars that are… or are NOT Box Worthy – that is the question. We take a look at what makes a cigar box worthy and what you should be looking for when making a box purchase. 

In the first hour we light up a JD Hightower 6 x 70 from The Cigar Authority Care Package Prime and in the second hour we light up a cigar that was a staple in the cigar industry for a long time, Baccarat in the Rothschild size.

Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, Cigar News, the 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.