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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Cigar Pre-Review: Nestor Miranda Special Selection Exclusivo Regional
William Cooper Pre-Review, Uncategorized No Comments Miami Cigars, Nestor Miranda, Pre-Review
Nestor Miranda Special Selection Exclusivo Regional Miami Cigar and Company’s Nestor Miranda Special Selection Exclusivo Regional is a limited production cigar that will be a regional exclusive to the Midwest United States. From a blend perspective, the big differentiator is that this particular cigar will use a San Andres Mexican wrapper. This wrapper is […]
News: Camacho Cigars to Launch Ditka 89 Edition
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments Camacho, Davidoff, Ditka, News
Ditka 89 – photo linked from Camacho Cigars Facebook page Camacho Cigars posted a picture of some new packaging on their Facebook page for what is being called the Ditka 89 Edition. According to the post, this cigar is scheduled for release in late November and early December. Over the course of the past year, […]
Cigar Pre-Review: Quesada Oktoberfest Dunkel
William Cooper Pre-Review, Uncategorized No Comments Pre-Review, Quesada, Smoke Inn Microblend Series
Quesada Oktoberfest Dunkel The Quesada Oktoberfest Dunkel represents the seventh installment of South Florida-based retailer Smoke Inn’s MicroBlend Series. The concept involves Smoke Inn teaming up with some of the biggest names in the cigar industry to produce a one time limited run exclusive to its shop. The Dunkel represents the first collaboration with Smoke […]
News: Blessed Leaf to Launch Cigar
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments Blessed Leaf, News
Blessed Leaf, the online cigar-themed Christian ministry founded by Ezra Zion Cigar Company co-owner Kyle Hoover will be launching a cigar. Blessed Leaf describes the cigar as “gift of appreciation for our friends and partners who financially support the Blessed Leaf ministry”. Hoover, along with his partner at Ezra Zion Chris Kelly posted a video […]
Cigar Pre-Review: KILO by Miami Cigar and Company
William Cooper Pre-Review, Uncategorized No Comments Miami Cigars, Pre-Review
KILO by Miami Cigar and Company The KILO is a cigar that appears headed for release by Miami Cigar and Company. The mastermind behind this cigar is Miami Cigar Assistant Director of Marketing Barry Stein. Several weeks ago, we did a feature story on the background with this particular cigar project. Stein is a well-known […]
Cigar Review: Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 Fast Eddie Eight-Ball
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 88-90, Nice to Have, Ortega, Ortega Wild Bunch 2013, Review
Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 – Fast Eddie “Eight Ball” The Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 Fast Eddie Eight-Ball is the eighth installment in a monthly series of cigars developed by Ortega Premium Cigars. The Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 series is a unique limited production cigar concept that was introduced by Ortega Premium Cigars. The idea behind the Ortega Wild Bunch is to […]
Cigar Review: D’Crossier Imperium Class Vintage Trabuco
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 1 Comment 88-90, D'Crossier, Nice to Have, Review
D’Crossier Imperium Class Vintage Trabuco The D’Crossier Imperium Class Vintage is a cigar line that is made by a company called Pure Aroma Cigars. The company is run by Isaisas Santana Diaz. Pure Aroma Cigars is based out of Miami, Florida but uses a factory in Costa Rica to make their cigars. Diaz is originally […]
Cigar Week Wrap: Volume 2, Number 35 (9/14/13)
William Cooper Cigar Industry Report, Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments Cigar Wrap, News, Stogie Geeks
The Cigar Week Wrap is a one stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop. It is a combination of our news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. We will throw in a few bonus items from time to time as well. Our intent is to […]
Assessment Update: La Flor Dominicana Colorado Oscuro 2013
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized 1 Comment 88-90, Assessment Update, La Flor Dominicana, LFD, Nice to Have
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 a score […]