The Cigar Authority

It's the final days before Christmas... The end of the Mayan Calandar... And Dog Watch Radio passes down the torch. We light up the new full bodied L'Atelier from the makers and creator of Tatuaje, and the all new medium CT-wrapped Perla Del Mar from J.C. Newman.

Top 10 songs and sticks of all time. Which ones belong in our Hall of Fame? Plus, how to buy the perfect Humidor for that special someone this holiday season. Tis the Season!

This week on The Cigar Authority we're taking a look at stocking stuffers for men - real men! Our favorite cologne of all time! And we have a special guest from Hammer & Sickle... Eric Hanson himself and we're lighting up two of his best cigars yet: the Hermitage and Second Growth. PLUS... We present a new segment, 'The Gentleman's Way" by Debonaire Cigars and Rum.

This week we're smoking Arturo Fuente rarities; rare cigars that only come out once a year, in very small amounts. We start off with the Arturo Fuente "Between the Line." Hemmingway or NOT Hemmingway? That is the question. In the second hour we light up the Arturo Feunte Anejo #55. Two phenomenal cigars, but why not make them all the time? We'll tell you why, and look ahead to what's on the horizon for 2013.

We're bowling with Turkey's, hanging with the "miracle man" Jesus Fuego, and saying good bye to Twinkies. We light up Jesus Fuego's Edition de Familiar, and Originals; Origen Originals, Origen Maduro and Sangre de Toro (Blood of the Bull).

The contenders for the 2012 Cigar of the Year have been announced, and we're smoking them all, baby! Inch by E.P. Carrillo, Origen Maduro by Jesus Fuego, C&C's C&C Corojo, La Duena by My Father Cigars, Atabey by Byron, United Cigar Retailer's United Cigar, Estillo Cubana by Ventura, and C.O. Jones by Jose A. Blanco. If you want to smoke along, you can pick up your own "Contender's Pack" here: http://www.2guyscigars.com

We look back at the best cigars of 2012 in preparation for this year's acclaimed Cigar of the Year! We're smoking two brand new cigars: the Iconic Recluse Kanu #2, and the Debonaire Ultra Premium.

Today on the Cigar Authority we're lighting up the all new Frank Herrera Biography, and Tatuaje Cigars “The Mummy” Monster Series #5! Brett Bowersox from www.SmoketheRevolution.com stops by, as does Wendy Rex - national sales manager of Lotus, Vertigo, Black Label, Porsche & Bugatti Lighters and Smoking Accessories.

This week we're smoking some of the best cigars in the world. Push those Cubans aside and find out what the best of the best truly is.... Today on The Cigar Authority we're joined by Stephen Adib and Woody Brown from Selected Tobacco and Cuba Rica. We're smoking the acclaimed Byron, Atabey, Bandolero, Via Havana and Testarosso.

What does Halloween mean to you? The Monsters vs Candy…

Today on The Cigar Authority we smoke 18 year old cigars, the Doctor is in the house and Cigars for Warriors (www.cigarsforwarriors.net).

We're live on the scene for Two Guys Smoke Shop 27th Anniversary Party! Join us as we interview cigarlebrities including Jorge Padron from Padron Cigars, Steve Saka from Drew Estates, Nick Perdomo for Perdomo Cigars, Jim Young from Davidoff, Eric Hanson from Hammer and Sickle, Eric Newman from JC Newman, Rocky Patel from Rocky Patel Premium Cigars, Jerry from Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, Ernesto Perez-Carrillo from EP Carrillo Cigars, Victor Vitale from The Cigar Agency, and many more stars from inside the cigar world.

The Jury is out, Monster Truck Mayhem, Smoking Calendar shoot, Taking Over Other Radio Shows, Donut Tasting and so much more! We light up the Padilla Reserva Natural and the Davidoff White 2012.

We're live at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Nashua, NH for a Fred Smith motorcycle run. Live music, babes, BBQ & Premium Cigars! We light up the Zino Ten and the Swag So-Be (South Beach).

Today we're smoking $7.00 Superstars! The La Duena, Curivari, Cuenca Y Blanco, and Flor de las Antillas. Which one will rank as The Cigar Authority's favorite? Plus Mr Jonathan's Wacky News, Cigar Snob's Faux Pas, and wedding rings!

It's Labor Day weekend... Do you know what that's all about? An interview with Macro Rubio from the RNC convention. A look at Cigar Snob's Cigar Smoking Faux Pas, and Mr Jonathan interviews imaginary Clint Eastwood! We're smoking the Padron 1964 Anniversary #4, and the extremely limited Atabey.

Former Red Sox legend Louie Tiant, and Mike Bellody, from El Tiante Cigars join The Cigar Authority to talk about their brand new releases: the Habano Rosado Natural, and the Habano Oscuro Maduro. Later in the show Fred Smith from "SmithFest" makes an appearance to talk about his world records and upcoming events.

Bobby Newman from J.C. Newman joins the Cigar Authority to talk about their new Mighty Mighty Maduro. We also smoke blind... 12 cigars we may or may not have ever smoked. Can we (and you) guess them correctly? It's time for The Cigar AUTHORITY!

Back from the IPCPR Trade Show, get the inside scoop on the last and hottest premium cigars hitting the shelves. Plus, Dave Garofalo gives his choice for best new brand, best new products, best new accessory, rookie of the year, and much, much more. We light up the Recluse by Iconic Leaf Cigar Company, and maybe the BEST cigars Dave's ever smoked, "Byron," "Atabey," and "Bandolero." And the Cigar Genius makes his debut... http://www.facebook.com/cigargenius

We're live at the first annual CANH (Cigar Association of New Hampshire) Golf Tournament at Amherst Country Club in Amherst, NH to help raise funds and awareness against any possible legislation that prevent us from enjoying one of life’s finest pleasures; Premium Cigars! Join Dave Garofalo and Mr Jonathan for wild ride (literally) as they patrol the golf course with exclusive interviews from Cigarlebrities at Alec Bradley, Ashton, JC Newman, Davidoff, Hammer & Sickle, Federal Cigar, My Father Cigars, C & C Cigars, Perdormo, Tiante Cigars, Oliva Cigars, Drew Estate, Kristoff, General Cigar, Rocky Patel, Miami Cigar, La Flor Dominicana, Northeast Sales, Ocean State Cigars, Villiger Cigars, Altadis, Twins Smoke Shop, Castro's Back Room, and The Cigar Agency Global!

Jose Blanco from Joya de Nicarague joins The Cigar Authority to talk about his new Cuenca y Blanco cigar. The Olympics have began...so is the United States the Number 1 country in the world? We'll get into that and lots more as we smoke United Cigars.

We're smoking 4 NEW cigars on today's Cigar Authority: JC Newman's new Brick House "Teaser", the Origen Maduro Originals from J. Fuego, the new Inch from Ernesto Carrillo, and Room 101's Daruma. Plus we've got the GIANT list of all the new cigars coming out this year!

Barry Bennett from Ventura Cigar Company stops by The Cigar Authority and we light up the new Estilo Cubano, and Pure Blood - Pura Sangre. We look into Single Cigar Sales being banned in California, and The U.S. Olympic Team wearing China's colors?? This and lots more on The Cigar Authority!

Today on the Cigar Authority we have proof that Cigars are NOT harmful to you, and are actually good for you in moderation. Doctor and Scientist Mark MiCozzi shares his remarkable discovery for the first time ever on radio, and gives you all the details on the benefits of premium cigars. Plus, we have on Christian Eiroa, founder of the new CLE Cigar Company, to tell us about his new lineup of premium cigars; Cuarenta, Corojo and Wynwood. We also talk premium watches with the one and only "Vintage Watchman" from www.thevintagewatchman.com. It's an action packed show for the ages you don't want to miss!

Today on The Cigar Authority we throw down the Hammer Down with with Eric Hanson from Hammer + Sickle, and smoke two of his new pre-release cigars.

Eric Newman, President of JC Newman Cigar Company, joins The Cigar Authority for the grand opening of The Diamond Crown Cigar Lounge at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Nashua, NH. We light up the Diamond Crown #2, and the Julius Caeser.

Nick Perdomo and Nicolas Perdomo LIVE from Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem NH. We smoke the new, unavailable ANYWHERE, Perdomo 20th Anniversary, and 2006 Grand Gru as we celebrate Fathers Day!

This week on The Cigar Authority we're joined by cigarlebrity Rocky Patel from Rocky Patel Premium Cigars to talk about his old AND new cigars, and light up all four of his vintage cigars! We also bring on Fred Smith who is about to break the World Record in a sport that requires you to sit down! Plus we bring you all the latest news and events, and the introduction to the all new Cigar Authority website!

Joe Chiusano from C & C Cigars stops by, and we light up the C & C Connecticut, Corojo, and L R M D cigars. Which one is the best? New cigars hitting the shelves, upcoming cigar events, and highlights from the Cigar Rights of New Hampshire Golf Tournament!

DESCRIPTION: Paul Joyal from Ocean State Cigars and J. Grotto Cigars visits Dave & Mr Jonathan to talk about his flavorful cigars and retail business... We go behind the scenes on Dave's trip to NY... 2 cigars a day keep the Doctor away??? Mr Jonathan's first week in retail as Manager... New cigars, events and much more!

The government's not just coming after your cigars, they're coming after your water! We give you behind-the-scenes access to the exclusive making of The Cigar Authority commercials. And we light up the new Tatuaje Cojonu 2012 Connecticut Broadleaf, and the Ecuadorian Sumatra.

Women in a man's world? We take a look at the ladies inside the Cigar world, and light up Maria Martin's Ruby. Then we bring on Peter Ackerman, VP of Operations and Business Development, and Head Chef Victor, from Salvatore's Restaurant and smoke Louie Tiante's El Tiante. Cigar Dinners, Industry news, and new cigars hitting the shelves. All this and more on The Cigar Authority.

Jeremy "The Machine" Soars from Don Pepin/My Father Cigars joins Dave Garofalo & Mr Jonathan to reveal a Jamie Garcia exclusive, and we light up the brand new Jaime Reserva Especial Garcia. Then we wish Happy Birthday to Cigarlebrity Avo Uvesian who turns 86, and smoke the new Avo Trumpeta. Mr Jonathan in shades? A special message to Obama? And meet the Boston Strangler??? This and lots, lots more only on The Cigar Authority.

We're bringing in Dr Holly Ruko from Advanced Allergy to set the record straight on ALL allergies? We light up the C&C Corojo, and the JC Newman El Baton.

Dion Gialitto, owner and founder of from Illusione Cigars, makes a very rare apperance and we light up his new Epernay and HL Lancaero.

It's the freakin Catelina Wine Mixer... Aka, The Cigar Authority Two Year Anniversary!

We're smoking green AND going green on today's Cigar Authority. We light up the La Flor Dominicana Double Claro, and the heavy weight Joya de Nicaragua Corjo Antano. Stogies, Politics, Microwaves and Mr. Jonathan on a poll? Tune in and light up!

We've got 1,000 boxes of Lucky Charms. Why? Tune in and find out. We light up the Camacho Triple Maduro, and later in the show bring on Clint Aaron from 262 Cigars, aka The Revolution, to tell us about their new cigar: Ideology. It's time to tune in and light up!

Live from The Cigar Bar in Worcester, MA for this year's big NERF! What is NERF? Tune in and find out! On today's show we're smoking the mysterious 'ESY Unknown' and the newest cigar from La Mezcla Cubana. Later in the show Dave and Mr Jonathan interview local broadcast legend, Jack Williams. An instant classic you don't want to miss!

Today on The Cigar Authority we discuss proper humidification, and go in detail how to setup your humidor and store your cigars for a lifetime of smoking pleasure. That and more on The Cigar Authority!

Today on The Cigar Authority we're smoking three premium cigars blind to guess which is the Honduran, Dominican, and Nicaraguan. We talk about the industry's latest news and insights, and everything cigar. It's time for the finer things in life... It's time for The Cigar Authority!

It turns out Mr Jonathan's wife is not called "Mrs Jonathan"... It's Deborah Monk. She is not only a dancer, mother, wife, and a published author! The boys review her book, "Searching for Julia Stone." Also on the docket, interviews with Jim Young, President of Davidoff, and Eric Newman, President of JC Newman Cigars. We hear what these powerhouse players of the cigar industry are doing to keep the government out of your cigar budget. This is more only on The Cigar Authority!

Today on the Cigar Authority the boys light up more than just cigars! Things start off with the FDA, cigar bans, taxes, and then Mr. Jonathan EXPLODES. All this and more only on The Cigar Authority! It's time for the finer things in life...it's time for The Cigar Authority!

The stuff hit the fan this week as bloggers, reps, and manufacturers are ALL up in arms over last week's show. Hear what they have to say about what we had to say. Plus Fred Smith joins us to talk about the World Championships of Musical Chairs and how it relates to ...Ellen Degeneres?

The boys insight some serious controversy as they pick apart several "Cigar of the Year lists. Plus they unveil the results of their "Match Stick Poll" for the New Hampshire Republican Primary. Musical Chairs? Mr. Johnathan admits to participating in underground musical chairs and talks about his world ranking.

This afternoon the guys light up the Zino Platinum gift pack and a Diamond Crown while they discuss the top single cigar gifts for him. They talk about celebrity cigars, a factory fire that will slow a cigar company's production and the latest smoking ban to hit the rails. All this and more on The Cigar Authority.

The Christmas season is finally here and on today's Cigar Authority we light up the mild+ C & C Connecticut, and the bold A Fuente Anejo. We talk about a new cigar Guiness world record being broken, a flavor ban on tobacco in New York, and a host of strange, but true, stories about cigars. It's time for the finer things in life... It's time for The Cigar Authority!

This week's show finds the guys celebrating the arrest of a fake Cuban cartel in Florida. They Smoke Four Kicks and help Jesus Fuego test market his new Origins Maduro. Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and a Smoking ban just in time for the Super Bowl plus a whole lot more....this week on the Cigar Authority!

Every year since 1992 Two Guys Smoke Shop has been announcing the prestigious Cigar of the Year award, but it all starts with "The Contenders;" 7 of the hottest and best cigars in the industry. Last week we revealed the first 3 of the 2011 Contenders, and on today's Cigar Authority we reveal and light up the remaining 7 nominees. What are the final 7 contenders for 2011 Cigar of the Year, and how can you help decide the ultimate winner? Tune in to find out!

Every year since 1992 Two Guys Smoke Shop has been announcing The Cigar of the Year. But it all starts with "The Contenders;" 7 of the hottest and best cigars in the industry, and on today's Cigar Authority we reveal and light up the first 3 of these 7 candidates. What are the first 3 contenders for 2011 Cigar of the Year, and how did they make the cut? There's only one way to find out. See you on the inside!