Prime Time’s December to Remember Rolls on. This week we welcome Tim Wong of Pier 28 Premium Cigars as our special guest. Tim will be in the Ventura Cigar Company studios! We will talk about Tim’s journey in the cigar business – and he wears many hats. Of course, we will focus on his role […]
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2018 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #11: Joya de Nicaragua Cinco Décadas El General
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2018 Cigar of the Year, Joya de Nicaragua
“Joya de Nicaragua had a very high profile 50th-anniversary celebration throughout 2018. All eyes were on the Cinco Décadas, which was the signature release of the celebration. The cigar made its debut at the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show, and it was one of the cigars that garnered talk among media members of being ‘the cigar […]
Announcement: Prime Time Episode 79 – Tim Wong, Pier 28 Premium Cigars 10pm EST 7pm CST
William Cooper Announcement No Comments AJ Fernandez Cigars, Announcement, Developing Palates, Espinosa, Pier 28, Prime Time Show
Prime Time’s December to Remember Rolls on. This week we welcome Tim Wong of Pier 28 Premium Cigars as our special guest. Tim will be in the Ventura Cigar Company studios! We will talk about Tim’s journey in the cigar business – and he wears many hats. Of course we will focus on his role […]
2018 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #12: Villiger La Vencedora Churchill
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2018 Cigar of the Year, Villiger
“La Vencedora is a home run for Villiger Cigars. While I was quite pleased that Villiger has a bolder offering in its portfolio, that is not the reason this cigar is a home run. The bottom line is this cigar excels in the category that matters most – flavor.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: […]
Cigar News: Davidoff Cuvee Selection 2012 Year of the Dragon Scheduled to be Next Vault Release
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While many consider the Davidoff Year of the Snake 2013 as the first installment of the Davidoff Zodiac Series, there was a predecessor that was a more limited release. It was originally released in late 2011/early 2012 under the umbrella Davidoff Cuvee Selection 2012 and was called Davidoff Year of the Dragon. Come December 27, […]
Feature Story: Remembering the Reinado Empire
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Chances are if you were smoking small company, small batch, or boutique cigars between 2010 and 2014, you encountered a brand known as Reinado. However, the label has pretty much disappeared from shelves. In this piece, we take a look at the brand and some of the offerings it has brought to the table. Reinado […]
2018 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #13: Protocol Official Misconduct Toro by Cubariqueño Cigar Company
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2018 Cigar of the Year, Cubariqueño Cigar Company, Protocol
Note: The Cigar of the Year Countdown will not publish on Tuesday December 25, 2018. There will still be regular daily content to enjoy on that day. The countdown resumes on Wednesday December 26th. “With Protocol Official Misconduct, this is Cubariqueño’s best release to date in what is a very strong portfolio. It’s a cigar that excels in […]
Cigar News: Kafie 1901 Cigars to Release Fifth Year Anniversary Sampler
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2019 Preview, Kafie, News, Tabacos San Jeronimo
2018 was the fifth year of operation for Kafie 1901 Cigars. Next month, the company will mark the milestone with a special commemorative sampler featuring blends produced by the company’s factory Tabacalera G. Kafie y Cia located in Honduras. The sampler will feature seven cigars, one cigar from each of the premium blends produced at […]
2018 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #14: Viaje Exclusivo Nicaragua Petite Lancero
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2018 Cigar of the Year, Viaje
“The Viaje Exclusivo Nicaragua blend really came together in the Petite Lancero format. The flavors were bold and rich… This is a home run for Andre Farkas.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacos Valle de Jalapa S.A (TABSA) Petite Lancero: 6 x 40 Price: $8.15 Review: Viaje Exclusivo Nicaragua […]
2018 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #15: Cornelius & Anthony – The Gent Robusto
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2018 Cigar of the Year, Cornelius & Anthony
“The Gent Robusto not only delivered an excellent flavor profile, but it was one that was unique and had a nice level of complexity to it. In the end, I found the name of this cigar ‘The Gent’ appropriate- a refined cigar that could satisfy any connoisseur.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Rosado Binder: United States Filler: Honduran, […]