“While this cigar carries a premium price tag, it certainly delivers an outstanding experience and is worthy of being an ultra-premium cigar.” Wrapper: Dominican Binder: San Vicente Mejorado Filler: Estelí and Condega Visus, Piloto Visus, San Vicente Mejorado Visus and Piloto Mejorado Visus Country of origin: Dominican Republic (Cigars Davidoff) Toro: 6 x 52 […]
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Cigar News: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust to Release Muestra de Saka Unicorn
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2018 Preview, DTT, Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust, News
This week Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust will release its most ultra-premium release to date, the Muestra de Saka Unicorn. It’s a project that company founder Steve Saka undertook to see what he could do to make the most ultra-premium cigar possible. Saka explained the background on the project last month on social media: The resulting […]
2017 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #11: Saga Short Tales Tomo II-Tales of the Land: Cotuí by De Los Reyes Cigars
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2017 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, De Los Reyes, Saga
“De Los Reyes knocked it out of the park with this blend… De Los Reyes is creating unique smokes with each installment of Short Tales thus far. Not only are the cigars unique from one another, but they are quite unique of anything out on the marketplace.” Wrapper: Dominican Cotuí Binder: Indonesian Filler: Dominican, […]
Cigar News: Bombay Tobak Adds MBombay Classic Torpedo to New Sampler
William Cooper Cigar News 1 Comment 2018 Preview, Bombay Tobak, Gaaja, MBombay, News
Bombay Tobak has added a new line extension to its MBombay Classic line. The new MBombay Classic Torpedo is heading to cigar retailers. The new offering will be sold exclusively as part of a sampler consisting of Bombay Tobak’s MBombay and Gaaja brands. In a press release Bombay Tobak stated, “‘Figurados are always a challenge […]
Cigar News: Davidoff Expands Richard Krutick’s Role to Vice President of Marketing and Retail
William Cooper Cigar News 1 Comment Davidoff, News, People
Davidoff of Geneva has named Richard Krutick its new Vice President of Marketing in the U.S. The role is an expanded role for Krutick, as he previously served in the role of Vice President of Marketing for several Davidoff brands, including the Davidoff and S.T. Dupont. Krutick’s role will now add responsibilities for overseeing the Davidoff […]
2017 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #12: Cornelius & Anthony Aerial Robusto
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2017 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Cornelius & Anthony, La Zona
“When it comes to Connecticut Shade cigars, many companies will try to make their blend stand out by saying ‘this is a different type of Connecticut Shade’…the Aerial Robusto not only fits the bill, it also delivers an excellent all-around smoking experience.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade Binder: United States Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua […]
2017 Prime Time Awards: Small Factory of the Year: La Zona
William Cooper Feature Story 1 Comment 2017 Year in Review, La Zona, Prime Time Awards
The Cigar Coop Year End of Awards are being re-branded as the Prime Time Awards – voted on by each of the three members of the Prime Time Podcasts Today, we unveil our choice for 2017 Small Factory of the Year. It’s a three-peat for La Zona S.A. as it once again captures the Small […]
2017 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #13: RoMa Craft Tobac Wunder|Lust Robusto (2017)
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2017 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, RoMa Craft Tobac
Simply put the Wunder|Lust Robusto is one of RoMa Craft Tobac’s finest offerings to date.” Wrapper: Brazilian Mata Fina (Castano Oscuro) Binder: Indonesian (Besuki) Filler: Undisclosed Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Fabrica de Tabacos Nica Sueno) Robusto: 5 x 50 Price: € 8.75 Review: RoMa Craft Tobac Wunder|Lust Robusto (11/20/17) Appearances on Countdown (By Year/Brand): 2 (2015, 2017) Coming in […]
Announcement: 2017 Prime Time Awards Schedule
William Cooper Announcement, Feature Story No Comments 2017 Year in Review, Developing Palates
This year, the annual Cigar Coop Awards have been re-branded the “Prime Time Awards” and will be unveiled over the next two weeks. The award winners were selected by Prime Time Hosts Aaron Loomis, Bear Duplisea, and Will Cooper. In addition to using a three person panel, there are a few other changes. First, we have […]
2017 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #14: Mombacho Cosecha 2012
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2017 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Mombacho
“The Mombacho Cosecha 2012 made its debut at the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show and I believe it to be one of the standout cigars of the trade show. From an intangibles standpoint, I found this cigar very much smokes like a connoisseur’s cigar.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan (2012 Vintage) Binder: Nicaraguan (2012 Vintage) Filler: Nicaraguan (2012 Vintage) […]