“I consider Todos Las Dias to be some of Saka’s finest work. The Mas Fuerte is an excellent offshoot of the original blend.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Fábrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua, S.A. Thick Lonsdale: 6 x 46 Price: $11.95 Review: Todos Las Dias Thick Lonsdale Mas […]
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Cigar News: Davidoff Exclusive 2020 Regional Series Announced
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2020 Preview, Davidoff, News
Davidoff has announced its series of 2020 Exclusive cigars for select retail and distribution partners. This includes a series of store exclusive and regional releases. The Davidoff Exclusive Series 2020 is comprised of 18 releases, including five for the U.S. market. Each releasee was chosen by a trusted retailer in the region and is catered […]
2019 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #28: Long Live the King MAD MOFO Corona by Caldwell Cigar Company
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2019 Cigar of the Year, Caldwell Cigar Co, Caldwell Collection
“The Caldwell Long Live the King MAD MOFO Corona delivered a very good smoking experience. It’s a cigar that performed well on flavor, complexity, and construction.” Wrapper: San Andres Mexican Binder: Indonesian Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, U.S.A Pennsylvania Country of Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Tabacalera William Ventura Corona: 5 3/4 x 43 Price: $10.40 Review: Long […]
Cigar News: AVO Unexpected Line Revealed to be Four Current AVO Core Offerings with Different Packaging
William Cooper Cigar News 9 Comments AVO, Davidoff, News
For years many manufacturers have told cigar enthusiasts not to be concerned with the composition of a blend and just enjoy it. That is exactly what the team at AVO Cigars hoped consumers would do with the release of the limited edition AVO Unexpected series this summer. One could argue that it was somewhat “unexpected” […]
Prime Time Episode 119: The CA Top 25 Pre-Game Show 2019
William Cooper Podcast No Comments Cigar Aficionado, Developing Palates, ElOsoFumarTakes, Podcast, Prime Time Show
It’s bracketology meets the cigar industry. Tonight on Episode 119, it’s one of our most popular annual shows we do as we preview what to expect on the Cigar Aficionado Top 25 this year. Whether you love or hate this list, it’s our most polarizing one and we will break it down – Prime Time […]
2019 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #29: La Sirena Aniversario Especial
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2019 Cigar of the Year, La Sirena
“The La Sirena Aniversario Especial is a cigar that I felt smoked like an ultra-premium cigar. I found the flavors well-rounded and well-balanced. There have been some very good Mexican-forward blends over the years, and this one can be added to the list.” Wrapper: Mexican San Andres Negro, Aged 10 years Binder: Mexican Criollo […]
Cigar Industry Report: Edition 358 (12/7/19)
William Cooper Cigar Industry Report, Cigar News No Comments Cigar Coop, Cigar Industry Report, Cigar Wrap, News, Prime Time Show
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 […]
Prime Time Special Edition 63: Emma Viktorsson, Las Cumbres Tabaco
William Cooper Podcast No Comments ElOsoFumarTakes, Freyja, Las Cumbres, Podcast, Prime Time Special Edition, Senorial
It’s Special Edition #63 and joining is will be Emma Viktorsson, owner of Las Cumbres Tabaco. We will catch up on the latest happenings with the Senorial and Freyja brands, and look at Emma’s extensive history in the tobacco and premium cigar industry. Plus Bear and Coop catch up on some industry happenings. Don’t […]
2019 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #30: Vega Magna Toro by Quesada Cigars
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2019 Cigar of the Year, Quesada
“There have been a lot of changes at Quesada Cigars over the past year. I think that may have drawn attention away from what was an excellent release by Quesada with the Vega Magna.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Country of Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Quesada Cigars S.A. Toro: 6 x 50 […]
Agile Cigar Review: Davidoff Winston Churchill – The Late Hour Churchill
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews No Comments 88-90, Agile Cigar Review, Assessment Update, Davidoff, Winston Churchill Cigars
Agile Cigar Reviews are cigar assessments where we use a lightweight, shorter format. These will never take the place of our comprehensive reviews. They are only used on blends we have previously assessed. This might be a blend we are re-scoring or giving a score for the first time. It might be a blend we […]