Note: Cigars #1 and #2 on the 2014 Cigar of the Year Countdown will be announced on 12/31/15. “Seijas has been a mastermind behind many iconic brands, but with the Matilde Oscura, he has hit another home run. This is one of 2015’s best cigars.” Wrapper: Mexico – San Andres Binder: Sumatra Filler: Dominican Republic, […]
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Cigar Review: Sabor de Chattanooga by Guayacan Cigars
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Guayacan, Review
Sabor de Chattanooga is a shop exclusive cigar to Burns Tobacconist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The cigar is made by Noel Rojas’ Guayacan Cigars. The cigar was originally introduced as an event only cigar for the 2015 Chattanooga Tweet Up and Cigar Festival; an annual cigar herf held by Burns Tobacconist. After success with the original […]
2015 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #4: Cubanacan HR Sublime (Part 27 of The Box Worthy 30)
William Cooper Cigar of the Year 2 Comments 2015 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Cubanacan, Epic Encounters, HR
“Not only is this an outstanding cigar, but its a landmark cigar. It will not only be talked about as one of the best cigars for 2015, but a cigar I believe many will be talking about for years to come.” Wrapper: Ecuador Habano 2000 seed Hybrid Binder : Nicaraguan, Jalapa Filler: Nicaraguan, Esteli and […]
Cigar Review: MBombay Habano Churchill
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Bombay Tobak, MBombay, Review
Just prior to the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, Bombay Tobak launched its fifth regular production line, the MBombay Habano. As indicated by the name, the line would introduce a Habano wrapper offering into the portfolio. Bombay Tobak is owned by Mel Shah. Shah is retailer who owns Fame Wine and Cigars in Palm Springs, California. After retiring […]
2015 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #5: Quesada Reserva Privada Robusto (Part 26 of The Box Worthy 30)
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2015 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Epic Encounters, Quesada
“No doubt the Quesadas have been a roll and the Quesada Reserva Privada is another home run…This is a cigar that lives up to the hype .” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut-Seed Binder: Dominican San Vincente (1997 Crop) Filler: Dominican San Vicente from the 1997 Vintage selected from the Cosecha Pareja crops, Pennsylvania Ligero Country of Origin: […]
Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Edge A-10
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, Review, Rocky Patel
The Rocky Patel Edge A-10 is the seventh (and latest) blend to be introduced to Rocky Patel Premium Cigars’ Edge line. The line was originally launched in 2004 and was meant to be a value-priced offering. It was originally packaged without a band in rustic 100 count boxes. A lot has changed since then, as The Edge would […]
2015 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #6: Flor de Selva Maduro Toro by Maya Selva Cigars (Part 25 of The Box Worthy 30)
William Cooper Cigar of the Year 1 Comment 2015 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Epic Encounters, Flor de Selva, Maya Selva Cigars
“This new maduro offering is a home run for Maya Selva Cigars. Not only is this the best release by Maya Selva Cigars to date, but it is one of the standout cigars for 2015.” Wrapper: Honduran Habano Binder: Brazilian Mata Fina Filler: Honduran Country of Origin: Honduras Toro Maduro: 6 x 52 Review: Flor de […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 5, Number 5 (12/26/15)
William Cooper Cigar Industry Report, Cigar News No Comments Cigar Coop, Cigar Industry Report, Cigar Wrap, News, Stogie Geeks
The Cigar Industry Report is a one stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop and Stogie Geeks. It is a combination of our news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. We will also recap what happened on our Stogie Geeks show. Finally, each week we […]
Cigar News: Telenorte Report: Fire at Tabacalera Fernandez Facility
William Cooper Cigar News 1 Comment AJ Fernandez Cigars, News
Telenorte, a media outlet serving the city of Esteli in Nicaragua is reporting there has been a fire at one of Tabacalera Fernandez’s locations in Esteli. The report says that the fire burned down the bodegas at this location, plus six tractors. The location where the fire was reported is at the 155 km mark […]
Agile Cigar Review: Avo Syncro Nicaragua Special Toro
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Agile Cigar Review, Assessment Update, AVO, Davidoff
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 […]