On Episode 86. we look back and reflect on the careers and contributions of many artists who passed away in 2022. We will also touch base on New Year’s Eve celebrations and Dave’s Top 50 and OOPS list. On this show, Dave smokes the Sin Compromiso Paladin de Saka by Dunbarton Tobacco and Will smokes […]
“…the Alec Bradley Fine & Rare BC-(13)4EV comes to the table delivering the total package – flavor, complexity, and construction. It’s the flavor that truly shines in this cigar, delivering notes that complement each other very well. This is not only one of the best Fine & Rare cigars, but one of the best Alec Bradley cigars, and one of the standouts from 2022. ”
“At $28.75, this cigar will not be a cheap investment. At the same time, I have no problem recommending this cigar to any cigar enthusiast…this is a cigar that easily exceeds the threshold for Cigar Coop Standard of Excellence.”
In 2020, Cigar Coop introduced two new performance rating categories: Impacts of Sponsored Cigars on Scoring and Impacts of Samples Used on Scoring. Performance Ratings are a collection of analytical data for the past Cigar Year on Cigar Coop. The sponsored and samples categories were introduced in response to feedback the media consistently hears pertaining […]
“This is the belle of the ball of the T110 series.”
The Cigar Industry Report is a one-stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop. It is a combination of the news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. In addition, each week we will look back at Cigar Coop history. Look for this report every Saturday morning at […]
If one is looking at Aganorsa Leaf’s portfolio, the Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario line stands as the company’s most premium offering. The line made its debut back in 2013 as the limited production Casa Fernandez Aniversario. As many know Casa Fernandez is the previous name of Aganorsa Leaf and that cigar was released to commemorate Casa […]
“With the Toro size, this blend goes to another level. The flavors are simply fantastic, and after smoking one of these cigars, I couldn’t wait to smoke another. As a factory, Nica Sueño has released some excellent cigars, but this one is at another level.”
In advance of the upcoming Chinese New Year, General Cigar Company has released its fifth annual limited edition cigar to commemorate the occasion, the Punch Spring Roll. This packaging is themed according to the approaching Chinese New Year, the Year of the Rabbit. The Punch Spring Roll is a throwback to 2019’s Punch Egg Roll. […]
S.T. Dupont has released a new Ligne 2 lighter known as the Golden Hour. It’s a lighter that celebrates the brand’s 150th anniversary. The lighter features a ‘Diamondhead’ finish which is a series of engraved pyramids throughout the body of the lighter. The finish is engraved using a process that is called “engine tuning” process […]
