The Cigar Authority

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The Swisher Cigar Story Jun 24, 2023

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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 Jun 21, 2023

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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 Jun 17, 2023

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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.

Is Cigar Smoking a Habit or Hobby? - The After Show Jun 14, 2023

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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).

Cigar Futures - Buying Futures in Cigars Jun 10, 2023

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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 Jun 07, 2023

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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.

What Would They Think of Their Cigar Company Now w/ Guest Amanda Micallef Jun 03, 2023

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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 May 31, 2023

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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.

Cigar Tobacco vs Tobacco with Justo Eiroa of Aladino May 27, 2023

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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 May 24, 2023

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