“Erik Espinosa has done a great job re-energizing the 601 line this year – and this cigar (the Warhead) definitely helped contribute to this comeback. It’s a box worthy cigar in my book.” #16 – 601 La Bomba Maduro Warhead by Espinosa Cigars Coming in at #16 on the 2013 Cigar of the Year countdown is the 601 […]
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Cigar News: E.P. Carrillo INCH Short Run 2014 Coming Soon
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments E.P. Carrillo, EPC, News
E.P. Carrillo INCH Short Run 2014(Photo credit – E.P. Carrillo Facebook page) It appears as though the fifth installment of E.P. Carrillo’s Short Run Series will be an extension of the INCH brand. As we noted on the 12/14/13 Cigar Industry Report, photos of the E.P. Carrillo INCH Short Run 2014 appeared on the company’s […]
2013 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #17: Davidoff 2014 Year of the Horse (Part 14 of Epic Encounters 2013)
William Cooper Cigar of the Year, Uncategorized No Comments 2013 Cigar of the Year, 3.5 - Box Split, Davidoff, Epic Encounters
“Overall, this cigar is one of the better limited releases by Davidoff and it shows that Davidoff can produce a truly outstanding cigar in a big ring gauge. “ #17 – Davidoff 2014 Year of the Horse Coming in at #17 on the 2013 Cigar of the Year countdown is the Davidoff 2014 Year of the Horse. This […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 3, Number 3 (12/14/13)
William Cooper Cigar Industry Report, Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments Cigar Industry Report, Cigar Wrap, News, Stogie Geeks
The Cigar Industry Report is a one stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop and Stogie Geeks. It is a combination of our news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. We will also recap what happened on our Stogie Geeks show. Finally, each week we will […]
2013 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #18: Draig Cayuquero by Emilio Cigars (Part 13 of Epic Encounters 2013)
William Cooper Cigar of the Year, Uncategorized No Comments 2013 Cigar of the Year, 4.0 - Box Worthy, Emilio, Epic Encounters, House of Emilio
“One thing that doesn’t change is that the Cayuquero continues to showcase this limited line (Draig) as something special. “ #18 – Draig Cayuquero by Emilio Cigars Coming in at #18 on the 2013 Cigar of the Year countdown is the Draig Cayuquero by Emilio Cigars. This is the second installment in Emilio’s annual limited release Draig […]
Assessment Update: E-Stunner by E.P. Carrillo (Brahman)
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Assessment Update, E.P. Carrillo, EPC
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) A re-assessment and re-score of a previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we provide an […]
2013 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #19: 7-20-4 Hustler (Part 12 of Epic Encounters 2013)
William Cooper Cigar of the Year, Uncategorized No Comments 2013 Cigar of the Year, 4.0 - Box Worthy, 7-20-4, Epic Encounters
“(Kurt) Kendall has done some very solid work with his brand, but the Hustler represents his best work to date. This cigar is nothing short of a home run.” #19 – 7-20-4 Hustler Coming in at #19 on the 2013 Cigar of the Year countdown is the 7-20-4 Hustler. This is the third line released by Kurt […]
Cigar News: Quesada Selección España Ninfa Coming in 2014
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized 1 Comment 2014 Preview, News, Quesada, S.A.G Imports
Quesada Cigars will be adding a new frontmark to its Seleccion Espana in 2014. The Quesada Seleccion Espana Ninfa will be a 7 x 33 limited release line extension that will be heading to twelve select accounts. Production of the Quesada Seleccion Espana Ninfa will be limited to twelve fifty count boxes. Each month one […]
Cigar Review: Tatuaje Avion 13 Reserva
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 91-93, Review, Tatuaje
Tatuaje Avion 13 Reserva The Tatuaje Avion 13 Reserva marks the latest entry in Tatuaje’s Avion series. The Avion is an off-shoot of the Tatuaje Fausto line consisting of a series of annually released box-pressed perfecto vitolas. The series started with the Avion 11 in 2011. The Avion 13 (2013) is the third size to be released […]
Cigar News: Toraño to Repackage “The Brick” in 2014
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments News, Toraño
Torano Family Cigars president Charlie Torano Family was a guest on the inaugural edition of The Cigar Lounger Radio Program and mentioned that the Brick will be returning in 2014. As a part of this comeback there will be some packaging changes. Plans for the return are being targeted for the second quarter of 2014. On […]