“ Overall this ranks as one of Garmirian’s best cigars to date – and one of the best cigars I smoked in 2016..” Wrapper: Not disclosed Binder: Havana Seed Filler: Four Complex Tobaccos Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (Occidental Cigars) Toro: 6 x 52 Price: $19.00 Review: Paul Garmirian 25th Anniversary Connoisseur Brand Appearances on Countdown: […]
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Cigar News: Black Works Studio Sindustry Slated for February Release
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2017 Preview, Black Works Studio, Boutiques Unified, Fabrica de Oveja Negra, News
Black Works Studio has announced the release of its first limited edition line, Sindustry. This is one of three new lines that were launched by Black Works Studio at the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show. According to the company, a limited production run of Sindustry will be available to select retailers in February, 2017. “I’m very excited […]
Cigar News: Quesada Oro Dominicana Introduced
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2017 Preview, News, Quesada
This month, Quesada Cigars is launching a new line called the Quesada Oro Dominicana. – a new two blend line created by Master Blender Manuel Quesada. According to Quesada Cigars, “The best isn’t always the most expensive and Quesada Cigars has introduced to the new Oro Dominicana to prove it”. The Oro Dominicana line features two distinct blends […]
Cigar Review: Viaje Birthday Blend 2016
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, Review, Viaje
Back on Episode 192 of Stogie Geeks, Viaje President Andre Farkas discussed a new project he was launching at the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show known as the Viaje Birthday Blend. The Birthday Blend draws its inspiration from Old Forester’s Birthday Bourbon, which is an annual release to commemorate Old Forester founder George Garvin Brown’s birthday. […]
2016 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #8: Davidoff Nicaragua Box Pressed Toro
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2016 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Davidoff, Epic Encounters
“…this is a cigar that elevates the Davidoff Nicaragua line to the next level as this is one outstanding offering.” Wrapper: Nicaragua Habana Oscuro Binder: Nicaragua Habana Jalapa Filler: Nicaraguan tobaccos from Ometepe, Condega and Esteli Country or Origin: Dominican Republic (TABADOM) Box Pressed Toro: 6 x 52 Price: $17.90 Review: Davidoff Nicaragua Box Pressed Toro […]
Cigar News: Jas Sum Kral Crna Nok and Zlatno Sonce Head to Select Retailers
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments Jas Sum Kral, JSK, News
Riste Riatevski’s Jas Sum Kral (JSK) brand is shipping its second and third blends to select retailers. The company has announced the Crna Nok and Zlatno Sonce, which are JSK’s Connecticut Broadleaf and Ecuadorian Connecticut blends are heading to shops in Indiana, Florida, and Atlanta, Georgia. Crna Nok consists of a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, Mexican […]
Agile Cigar Review: Aging Room M20 ffortissimo by Boutique Blends Cigars
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Agile Cigar Review, Aging Room Cigars, Assessment Update, Boutique Blends Cigars, Oliveros
Agile Cigar Reviews replace what we termed “Assessment Updates”. The concept is the same, but the name is different. Agile Cigar Reviews 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 […]
2016 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #9: Black Label Trading Company Bishops Blend Robusto
William Cooper Cigar of the Year 2 Comments 2016 Cigar of the Year, Black Label Trading Company, Boutiques Unified, Box Worthy Thirty, Epic Encounters, Fabrica de Oveja Negra
“Since the company launched three years ago, owner James Brown has done an excellent job at growing his company and portfolio. With the Bishops Blend Robusto, this perhaps is his company’s finest work to date.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Nicaraguan, Pennsylvania Broadleaf, Connecticut Broadleaf Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Fabrica Oveja Negra) Robusto: 5 […]
Cigar Review: Smoke Inn 20th Anniversary by Davidoff
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Davidoff, Review, Smoke Inn Microblend Series
The Smoke Inn 20th Anniversary by Davidoff is termed the eleventh installment in Smoke Inn’s MicroBlend Series. The Smoke Inn Microblend Series concept involves the South Florida retailer teaming up with some of the biggest names in the cigar industry to produce a small batch limited run exclusive to its shops. The series was originally launched late […]
2016 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #10: MBombay Vintage Reserve Lancero 1973
William Cooper Cigar of the Year 1 Comment 2016 Cigar of the Year, Bombay Tobak, Box Worthy Thirty, Epic Encounters, MBombay
“ Overall, this is a cigar that fired on all cylinders. It delivered excellent flavor, had a nice amount of complexity, and excellent construction…As for the vintage tobaccos. there is something intangible about smoking a cigar that contains this type of tobacco, and it’s something that I found to be a positive” Wrapper: Ecuadorian DesFlorado […]