Our Person of the Year Award is awarded to a person(s) in the cigar industry that has made a significant impact, for better or for worse. This could be over the course of a year, but we also reserve the right to look at this from a lifetime achievement perspective. For 2015, the recipient is […]
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Cigar News: Regius Exclusivo U.S.A. Oscuro Especial Coming in February
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2016 Preview, News, Regius
A third blend for the United States is coming from Regius Cigars. In February, the Regius Exclusivo U.S.A. Oscuro Especial which has been referred as the “Blue Label” will debut nationally. The other significance is that the Oscuro Especial will introduce a regular dark oscuro offering into the company’s portfolio. This is the third Exclusivo U.S.A. […]
Agile Cigar Review: E.P. Carrillo INCH Maduro No. 64
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews 1 Comment 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, E.P. Carrillo, EPC
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 […]
Cigar News: Gran Habano Names John Gonzalez Vice President of Sales
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments Gran Habano, Kuuts, News, People
Gran Habano Cigars has announced the appointment of industry veteran John Gonzalez as its new Vice President of Sales. Gonzalez’s role will include overseeing the company’s sales force as well as designing and implementing sales and promotional programs. Gonzalez has over 45 years experience in sales and marketing. He most recently spent four years at Kuuts […]
Cigar News: RoMa Craft Tobac Wunder|Lust Heading to Germany
William Cooper Cigar News 2 Comments 2016 Preview, News, RoMa Craft Tobac
RoMa Craft Tobac has announced the release of an exclusive brand for the German Market. The brand is called Wunder|Lust and it has already had a pre-release launch to Germany. Wunder|Lust will have a soft launch to 21 select retailers in Germany with formal launch at InterTabac 2016 in September where it will be available […]
Cigar Review: Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Box Pressed Toro Corona Cigar Company Exclusivamente
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Drew Estate, Herrera Esteli, Review
The Herrera Esteli Box Pressed Toro Corona Cigar Company Exclusivamente is a shop exclusive cigar by Drew Estate to Corona Cigar Company in Orlando, Florida. Back in 2014, it was announced that Corona Cigar Company’s Sand Lake location would become a Drew Estate Lounge. As a part of the package, Corona Cigar Company would be […]
2015 Year in Review: The Honorable Selections for 2015
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2015 Year in Review
This year, we present ten Honorable Selections. These might have been known as “Honorable Mentions” in the past, but they are worthy of more than just a mention. The criteria is similar to 2014 with some minor changes: Includes Box Worthy Cigars released prior to the 2015 Cigar of the Year Window (11/28/14 – 11/26/15) that […]
Cigar News: Davidoff Winston Churchill Limited Edition 2016 “The Raconteur” Launching in January
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2016 Preview, Davidoff, News, Winston Churchill Cigars
A limited edition release is coming to the Davidoff Winston Churchill line. This month, the Davidoff Winston Churchill Limited Edition 2016 “The Raconteur” will be launched in the U.S. market. This cigar will be the first limited edition to be released under the revamped Davidoff Winston Churchill brand. A raconteur is someone who is an exceptional […]
Cigar News: Henry Clay Stalk Cut Coming in January
William Cooper Cigar News 1 Comment 2016 Preview, Altadis, Henry Clay, News
Last year Altadis USA made some noise bringing back its Henry Clay brand to the forefront. For 2016, the company is ready to take the brand to the next level. Debuting this month is an all-new blend under the Henry Clay brand called Henry Clay Stalk Cut will make its debut. The new line is […]
Cigar Review: Tatuaje Hyde (Tatuaje Monster 2015 #8)
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 2.5 - Try One, 88-90, Review, Tatuaje
The Tatuaje Hyde is the eighth installment in the Tatuaje Monster Series. If you include the two new blends of Chuck and Tiff introduced in the Pudgy Monsters series, it is the tenth Monsters / Little Monsters / Pudgy Monsters blend overall. While each year Tatuaje fans await what the theme will be for the Monster Series, the Hyde has been […]