Assessment Updates will be posted on this web-site to: 1) Assess “pre-review” cigars that were not given a rating or score (typically pre-release cigars); 2) Provide numeric ratings to cigars previously assessed prior to the implementation of the numeric scoring system; 3) Provide a re-assessment and re-score of a previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we re-assess […]
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Cigar News: Viaje Skull and Bones Cloudmaker to Ship
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Photo Credit: Andre FarkasFacebook Andre Farkas had one more surprise with his May 2014 shipment to retailers – another Skull and Bones limited release. The Viaje Skull and Bones Cloudmaker will introduce another 5 x 60 vitola into the line. The Cloudmaker contains a secondary “Edicion Limitada”. Typically these releases have been very limited and […]
Cigar News: EH Lancero by Edgar Hoill Cigars (2014 Preview)
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments 2014 Preview, CLE, Edgar Hoill Cigars, News
Edgar Hoill Cigars has announced and shipped a new line extension to its EH line of cigars. The EH Lancero becomes the fifth frontmark in the EH line. This was actually soft-launched to attendees at the 2014 DC Tweet Up in Washington, DC this past March. The cigar is described as being available for […]
Cigar Review: Regius of London (Black Label) Corona
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 2 Comments 4.5 - Fight Chuck Norris for Them, 94-96, Quesada, Regius, Review
Regius of London Corona Regius Cigars is a company based in the United Kingdom. A little over two years ago, the company expanded its distribution into the United States. The Regius of London (sometimes referred to as the Regius Black Label) was among one of Regius’ first cigars to come stateside. The company entered […]
Cigar News: Warped Cigars Planning Release for IPCPR Attendees
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Warped Cigars is planning on a limited production release that will only be available to retailers at the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas. Company founder Kyle Gellis, told Cigar Coop / Stogie Geeks that the only way to obtain this cigar is to be in attendance at the trade show. The cigar will […]
Cigar News: Viaje Zombie Antidote Shipping
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Viaje Zombie Antidote Packaging (Photo Credit: Viaje Cigars Facebook Page) While Viaje Cigars co-founder Andre Farkas broke news of the Viaje Zombie Antidote back in February to us on the Stogie Geeks show, he had one more surprise. Today Farkas unveiled the unique packaging for the Zombie Antidote. He also confirmed to Cigar Coop / Stogie […]
Cigar News: Nat Sherman Host Selection Maduro Announced
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Nat Sherman has announced the release of the Nat Sherman Host Selection. The Host Selection Maduro provides a maduro counterpart to the existing natural wrapper Nat Sherman Host Selection line. This line joins the Nat Sherman Epoca as major releases by Nat Sherman announced for 2014. The Host Selection Maduro features a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. […]
Cigar Review: Ora Vivo Armand Assante (European Edition) Genios by Legacy Brands
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Legacy Brands, Ora Vivo, Review, Victor Vitale
Ora Vivo Armand Assante Genios (European Market Release) In 2013 Victor Vitale’s Legacy Brands launched a new cigar line called Ora Vivo. This project is a collaboration between Vitale, Gary Macchione of Boutique Brands, and motion picture actor Armand Assante. The first cigar, the Ora Vivo Armand Assante was launched at the 2013 IPCPR Trade […]
Cigar News: La Sirena Original to be Reblended; La Sirena Oceano Coming Soon
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments IPCPR 2014, La Sirena, News
La Sirena Cigars President Arielle Ditkowich was a guest on the 5/24/14 edition of Kiss My Ash Radio and confirmed a couple of projects that the company has in the works. First up, the La Sirena Original is going to be rebounded and production will be moving to Erik Espinosa’s La Zona factory. The other […]
Cigar News: Viaje Roman Candle Returning for 2014
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Photo Credit: Viaje Cigars Facebook The Viaje Roman Candle, a 9 x 50 Presidente sized offering is returning for 2014. The company announced via its Facebook page that the 2014 edition of this cigar is shipping this week. This marks the second release of the Viaje Roman Candle. The Roman Candle was first released back […]