The Cigar Authority

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The Cigar Industry Prediction Show Feb 19, 2022

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… It is one of our most listened to shows each and every year since we began doing it. It’s also our most controversial show to some. Everyone waits for it our listeners, manufacturers and other bloggers… It’s the long awaited PREDICITIONS SHOW… We look into the Crystal Ball & Guess on Mergers, Acquisitions & Trends in the Cigar Industry.

In the first hour we light up a cigar from The Cigar Authority Care Package, the 5 nation cigar blend featuring all Corojo tobacco in the 22N/83W. While int he second hour we mourn the passing of Carlos Torano Sr. and honor his legacy by lighting up a Torano Virtuoso from 15+ years ago.

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.

As always you can find many of the cigars we smoke at https://www.2guyscigars.com.

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Help Wanted - The After Show Feb 16, 2022

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Cigar retailers are having a hard time finding new employees. Why is this happening, and is there any solution?

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 Top Cigar Companies – Who is the 800lb Gorilla? Feb 12, 2022

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… We take a look at the top cigar companies… It originally started as a top 10 list, but then on last weeks show it became a top 20 list. Who is #1, is it all smoke & mirrors?

In the first hour we light up a cigar from The Cigar Authority Care Package in the Romeo Y Julieta Reserva Real while in the second hour we smoke one of the new sizes of Luciano from Ace Prime Cigars…

As always you can find many of the cigars we smoke at https://www.2guyscigars.com.

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What is Suit Casing at a Trade Show? - The After Show Feb 09, 2022

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What does Suit Casing mean in the context of a trade show? Should manufacturers be selling at the trade show if they don’t have a booth there? How is outboarding different?

Ashes to Ashes... What Does an Ash Have to do With Cigars Feb 05, 2022

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire... HEY… Nice Ash! What does that even mean? Does a good Ash improve the cigar at ll? And if so – Why? Ashes To Ashes – Today on TCA....

We only smoke one cigar today because it is immense! The Perdomo Inmenso Maduro which comes in at 6 x 70 and it make it a great size for a longest ash contest. Join us in this by posting you Perdomo Inmenso pictures to your favorite social media platform using the hashtag #LongAshTCA

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.

What’s the Best Cigar for Snowblowing? - The After Show Feb 02, 2022

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There’s no reason not to enjoy a cigar while you’re snowblowing. What are our favorites and what are the considerations when choosing the right cigar?

Cigar Trade Show Report Jan 29, 2022

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire... Dave returns from Las Vegas where he fills us in on the Tobacco Plus Expo... How has TPE grown? Who exhibited? Did he buy? In the first hour we smoke an artisan cigar as we catch up on the happenings in Vegas, plus 11 years ago today, Barry was a guest on The Cigar Authority for the first time, and he has never listened to the interview, until now!

In the second hour we fire up a cigar that Dave brought from TPE and share our thoughts.... 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.

How Far Would You Go for a Cigar? - The After Show Jan 26, 2022

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Have you ever travelled to get a cigar or go to an event? How far are you willing to go? What about for food?

What Does It Really Cost To Make A Brand? Jan 22, 2022

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… We had a hostile guest 12 weeks ago and I got a call from a brand owner who said, “Let me Do It?” “I will tell all” And I agreed. Steve Saka from Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust is here to give the numbers – What does it Really Cost to Start a Cigar Brand?

This week we will smoke two cigars from the Care Package… In the first hour we will fire up the Leaf by Oscar Maduro, while in the second hour we will light up the new Garofalo La Famiglia Sun Grown as we recap the Meat Ball.

As always you can find many of the cigars we smoke at https://www.2guyscigars.com.

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