The Cigar Authority

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The After Show Looks at the Latest Issue of Cigar Journal Sep 16, 2020

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We are all on the Cigar Journal taste test panel. This week, we look at the current issue of the magazine and discuss some of the stories that caught our interest.

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 http://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

The 10th Anniversary of Garofalo Cigars Sep 12, 2020

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Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… It was 10 years ago when Nick Perdomo showed up in Dave’s office with a gift… It was a box of cigars with his name on it… It was the Beginning of Garofalo Cigars and joining us today to talk about them is be the man himself, Nick Perdomo.

In the first hour we fire up a cigar from The Cigar Authority Care Package as we smoke the Garofalo Connecticut Toro from the Perdomo cigar factory.

In the second hour we fire up the Garofalo Perdomo Torpedo as we look at a flavor wheel and tell you how to get one.

We will have this and all the usual suspects including Versus, Offer of the Day, Cigar News and a peek into the Asylum.

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The After Show Discusses Cigar Ratings Sep 09, 2020

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This week, we talk about whether cigar ratings really affect sales. Does a good or bad rating change the sales of a cigar?

The Cure For Stinky Cigars Sep 05, 2020

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Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire, we discuss the cure for Stinky cigars. We will dig into ventilation, filters, ashtrays, sprays, and tricks of the trade… how to keep your car, house, and you from stinking.

In the first hour we fire up a cigar from The Cigar Authority Care Package as we smoke the Rose of Sharon from Southern Draw while in the second hour we continue the discussion as we smoke another stick.

We will have this and all the usual suspects including Versus, Offer of the Day, Cigar News and a peek into the Asylum.

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The After Show Talks to Mr. Jonathan Carney Sep 02, 2020

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This week, we welcome Jonathan Carney from La Flor Dominica. We get his take on cigar inventory shortages. We also discuss whether it makes sense for companies to be opening new accounts.

Top 10 Ways Not To Get Sick From Smoking Cigars Aug 29, 2020

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Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Ever smoke a cigar and feel a little nauseous? Well we talk about the Top 10 Ways Not To Get Sick From Smoking Cigars and we do it with Mr. Jonathan Carney from La Flor Dominicana as we smoke the La Flor Dominicana Chapter One.

We also discuss with Jonathan Carney about the state of La Flor Dominicana and Barry retrurns from vacation.

We will have this and all the usual suspects including Versus, Offer of the Day, Cigar News and a peek into the Asylum.

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The After Show Discusses Something You May Not Know Aug 26, 2020

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This week, we talk about something cigar manufacturers are doing to retailers. Is this something that affects the consumer?

Getting Intense in Cigar Flavor Notes Aug 22, 2020

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Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… This week we continue the Blind Taste Test as we continue to ask what effect does the Cigar Band have on the taste a cigar? We dig deep into flavor notes, and we get intense as we look at some of the crazy things Jonathan has tasted over the years. Was he crazy? We might have some information that shows he is actually a genius.

We smoke two cigars from the care package as we pit cigar band C vs unbanded cigar D. Only one will emerge victorious and those of you smoking along with us get to vote. The details were included in your cigar bag!

We will have this and all the usual suspects including Versus, Offer of the Day, Cigar News and a peek into the Asylum.

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The After Show Discusses the Cigar Shortage Aug 19, 2020

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This week, we talk about whether there is a cigar shortage looming. Will I be able to get the cigars I so desperately need?

Can’t See The Cigar Band – Blind Taste Test Aug 15, 2020

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Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Tasting a cigar brand without their cigar band on it definitely makes you think… and that is what we will do today. Plus we got some good news and bad news from Dave & Barry.

We smoke two cigars from the care package as we pit cigar band A vs cigar band B. Only one will emerge victorious and those of you smoking along with us get to vote. The details were included in your cigar bag!

We will have this and all the usual suspects including Versus, Offer of the Day, Cigar News and a peek into the Asylum.

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