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 […]
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Cigar News: Congressman Mark Meadows Lists FDA Deeming Rules Cigars On Proposed List of Regulations to be Revoked
William Cooper Cigar News 3 Comments FDA, News
Congressman Mark Meadows (R-North Carolina), Chairman of the House Freedom Caucus used a meeting with President Elect Donald Trump to present to him a list of 232 regulations that could be revoked in Trump’s first 100 days in office. One of the proposed regulations to be revoked were “Deeming tobacco products to be subject to […]
2016 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #24: LH Maduro Lancero
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2016 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Epic Encounters, Lavida Habana, LH Cigars
“ I’ve enjoyed smoking the LH Maduro blend in the larger sizes, but with the lancero, I found things went to another level.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Criollo Maduro Binder / Filler: Includes Nicaraguan, Peruvian, and Brazilian Country of Origin: Costa Rica (Tabacos de Costa Rica) Lancero: 7 1/2 x 42 Price: $9.50 Review: LH Maduro Lancero Brand Appearances on Countdown: […]
Cigar Review: Avo 90th Classic Covers Volume 4
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, AVO, Davidoff, Review
The Avo 90th Classic Covers Volume 4 is the fourth installment in the Avo Improvisation Series. It is also one of two cigars to commemorate the 90th birthday of brand ambassador Avo Uvezian. In 2015, the Avo brand underwent a makeover featuring new banding, packaging, and a streamlining of the portfolio. As a part of the makeover, the annual Avo Limited […]
2016 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #25: Protocol Lancero by Cubariqueño Cigar Company
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2016 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Cubariqueño Cigar Company, Epic Encounters, Protocol
“With the Protocol, this is a blend that works extremely well with the lancero. Whatever adjustments were made to the blend provided the midas touch on an already excellent blend.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua (La Zona SA) Lancero: 7 1/2 x 38 Price: $10.50 Review: Protocol Lancero by […]
Agile Cigar Review: MBombay Habano Churchill
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, Agile Cigar Review, Assessment Update, Bombay Tobak, MBombay
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: #26: MoyaRuiz Pickle Juice
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2016 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Epic Encounters, MoyaRuiz
“…this is a special candela release, and one that succeeds in breaking the mold of traditional candelas.” Wrapper: Candela Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaragua Country of Origin: Nicaragua (La Zona SA) Toro: 6 x 50 Price: $7.69 Review: MoyaRuiz Pickle Juice Brand Appearances on Countdown: 2 (2015, 2016) Coming in at #26 is the MoyaRuiz Pickle Juice. This […]
Cigar Review: Ernesto’s Humidor No. 1 Edición Maduro 2015 by E.P. Carrillo
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, E.P. Carrillo, EPC, Review
Ernesto’s Humidor No. 1 Edicion 2015 by E.P. Carrillo is a special limited edition collection introduced at the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show. The collection features three distinct blends – each described as being a personal blend of company founder Ernesto Perez-Carrillo. The blends include: Colorado (an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper blend); Connecticut (an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper blend); and Maduro […]
Cigar News: New Villiger 1888 Launches This Week in U.S.
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2017 Preview, News, Villiger
Villiger Cigars’ revamped Villiger 1888 line will have its official launch this week. The company announced the cigar will begin making its way to retail shops this week and will be highlighted by a special launch event on Friday December 16th, 2016 at Miura Cigars in Miami Florida. Originally a limited production cigar released […]
2016 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #27: Regius Exclusivo U.S.A. Oscuro Especial Robusto
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2016 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Epic Encounters, Regius
“…the Exclusivo U.S.A. Oscuro Especial is the completion of a challenge for Kapacee – namely introducing an dark-Oscuro blend into his lineup.. Overall, Kapacee responded to this challenge brilliantly delivering yet another excellent release.” Wrapper: San Andres Mexican Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Plasencia SA) Box-Press Robusto: 4 1/2 x 52 Price: […]