The Cigar Authority

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The After Show Talks About the End of Nat Sherman Aug 12, 2020

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This week, we talk about the history of Nat Sherman, and how it got to where it is today. There’s also some speculation about what Michael Herklots may do next.

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 Love/Hate Relationship With Lanceros Aug 08, 2020

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Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… It's the love/hate relationship with Lancero cigars. It's a debate that's been going on for years, long and thin cigars that are perceived s great to some and not so great to others. Our own panel is split on the side, and we will discuss that as we fire up a La Aurora 107 Lancero.

In the second hour we light up another La Flor Dominicana Ligero Lancero as we ponder if the size will ever make a comeback (did it every really arrive?).

We will also begin the discussion of Contenders for Cigar of the Year. We will have this and all the usual suspects including Versus, Offer of the Day, Cigar News 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.

The After Show Talks About What’s in Our Travel Humidors Aug 05, 2020

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This week, we talk about what’s in our travel humidors. What is the right strategy for placement of the cigars in the humidor?

The #1 Question Asked In The Cigar Shop Aug 01, 2020

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Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe… It’s the #1 Question asked in Cigar Shop’s across America and today we answer that question as we look at what’s new! We take a look at the cigars that have just come out or are due to come out this year. New brands, sizes, and lines we have them all.

In the first hour we look at one of those cigars as we fire up the Henry Clay War Hawk Rebellious as we share a public service announcement to manufacturers and retailers.

In the second hour we fire up the new Perdomo 10th Anniversary Maduro and we continue the discussion on new cigars and also discuss our experience at two traveling road shows here in New England that have taken place in lieu of PCA.

We will have this and all the usual suspects including Versus, Offer of the Day, Email of the Week and Barry returns with a peek into the Asylum.

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The After Show – Where is Barry? Jul 29, 2020

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This week, we talk about where Barry has been and whether he’s coming back. Jonathan also tries to get caught up on the email.

Top 10 Maduro Cigars – Which Is Best? Jul 25, 2020

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Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… This week we count down the Top 10 Best Maduro cigars according to each of us and in the end… we will have determined once and for all what the best are. It’s time to get Dark as we smoke Maduro’s. In the first hour we will like up a cigar from the care package the Jose Dominguez Maduro.

In the second hour of the show we will light up a Liga Privada No. 9 as we continue the discussion and announce a winner from cigar bingo. We will also go back in time and discuss cigars that were once on the market in a Maduro wrapper to see if any are worthy an honorable mention.

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

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The After Show Does a Live Job Interview Jul 22, 2020

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This week, we welcome Sarah to interview her for a position at 2 Guys Smoke Shop. Will she get the job?

The Padron Showdown – Which is Better & What Makes Them Different? Jul 18, 2020

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Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… t’s the Padron Showdown. We discuss the brand that has the most loyal following & consistently has the highest industry ratings. We look at their different lines as we ask, how different are they? Which is better? We dig deep into Padron on The Cigar Authority!

We light up two Padron cigars, both of which are in the Care Package. In the first hour we smoke the Padron Delicias and in the second hour we fire up the Padron 1926 #35.

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The After Show Talks to the Cigar Reps for the Eiroa Brothers Jul 15, 2020

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This week, we welcome Jim Price and Edgar Dekermanji. They are the reps for JRE and CLE. If the companies merge, which one will lose their job?

The Worst Cigar Brand Names! Jul 11, 2020

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Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire we welcome Jim Price from CLE/Eiroa Cigars as we take a look at the worst cigar brand names to grace a cigar band. In the first hour we fire up a cigar from the Care Package, CLE Corojo in the 11/18 size.

In the second hour, we continue the discussion as we take a look at the email of the week and we fill you in on our game go Cigar Bingo. Not sure what we are talking about? Those who get the Care Package do, and you should be a member for the next time!w perception and reality in the cigar market aren’t always the same. We will do this as we smoke the Asylum Pandemonium.

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