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 […]
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2013 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #7 Lou Rodriguez La Mano Negra (Part 24 of Epic Encounters 2013)
William Cooper Cigar of the Year, Uncategorized No Comments 2013 Cigar of the Year, 4.5 - Fight Chuck Norris for Them, Epic Encounters, Lou Rodriguez
Note: The Cigar of the Year Countdown will not publish on Wednesday December 25, 2013. There will still be regular daily content to enjoy on that day. The countdown resumes on Thursday December 26th. “For La Mano Negra, Rodriguez goes back to the Mata Fina wrapper again – and delivers a Mata Fina wrapped cigar […]
Cigar Review: CAO Angry Santa
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, CAO, General, Review
CAO Angry Santa Last month we reported on two limited edition Christmas-themed seasonal releases by CAO Cigars – the CAO Angry Santa and the CAO Evil Snowman. The Angry Santa is described as a twist on the CAO La Traviata blend while the Evil Snowman is described as a twist on CAO La Traviata Maduro. […]
2013 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #8 Liga Privada Unico Serie UF-13 Dark by Drew Estate (Part 23 of Epic Encounters 2013)
William Cooper Cigar of the Year, Uncategorized 2 Comments 2013 Cigar of the Year, 4.5 - Fight Chuck Norris for Them, Drew Estate, Epic Encounters, Liga Privada
“The recipe for the Liga Privada seems to be a real effective one and for the most part the concoctions that have been derived from the core lines of No. 9 and T52 seem to work well. The UF-13 Dark is no exception.” #8 – Liga Privada Unico Serie UF-13 Dark by Drew Estate Coming […]
Cigar Review: Litto Gomez Diez Small Batch No. 5 by La Flor Dominicana
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 91-93, La Flor Dominicana, LFD, Review
Litto Gomez Diez Small Batch No. 5 by La Flor Dominicana The Litto Gomez Diez Small Batch No. 5 is the latest installment of La Flor Dominicana’s Small Batch series. This release technically is the sixth release of this line (There are Small Batch No. 1 through No.3, but for Small Batch No. 4, there was […]
2013 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #9 E.P. Carrillo Short Run 2013 (Part 22 of Epic Encounters 2013)
William Cooper Cigar of the Year, Uncategorized No Comments 2013 Cigar of the Year, 4.0 - Box Worthy, E.P. Carrillo, EPC, Epic Encounters
“E.P. Carrillo continues to take things to the next level as the E.P. Carrillo Short Run 2013 is another home run. When it comes to working with Ecuadorian Sumatra wrappers, Ernesto Perez-Carrillo might be the true master in this area.” #9 – E.P. Carrillo Short Run 2013 Coming in at #9 on the 2013 Cigar of […]
Cigar Review: S & S Foreplay
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 2.5 - Try One, 88-90, Review, S and S
S & S Foreplay The S & S Foreplay marks the first release by a new company called S & S Cigars. Back in May, we posted a press release on the launch of this company. S & S was started by Bill and Brad Stephens. The Foreplay has recently been launched at the Stephens’ […]
2013 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #10: Alec Bradley Mundial (Part 21 of Epic Encounters 2013)
William Cooper Cigar of the Year, Uncategorized No Comments 2013 Cigar of the Year, 4.0 - Box Worthy, Alec Bradley, Epic Encounters
“It’s kind of ironic that Alec Bradley literally launched these cigars into the stratosphere because figuratively that is exactly what I felt after smoking this blend – namely this is an excellent cigar.” #10 – Alec Bradley Mundial Today we start the Top 10 on the 2013 Cigar of the Year Countdown. Coming in at […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 3, Number 4 (12/21/13)
William Cooper Cigar Industry Report, Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments Cigar Industry Report, Cigar Wrap, News
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 […]
Cigar News: Gurkha Highlights 2014 Plans on The Cigar Lounger Radio
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments East India Trading Company, Gurkha, News
Juan Lopez, National Sales Director for Gurkha Cigar Group was a guest on the 12/19/13 edition of The Cigar Lounger Radio and highlighted some of the company’s plans for 2014. Some of the projects planned include a regional release, a new release for the East India Trading Company, and plans some line consolidations. Lopez mentioned […]