At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, Rocky Patel Premium Cigars unveiled three new blends. One of those blends is an extension to its Sun Grown line called the Rocky Patel Special Reserve Sun Grown Maduro. The original Sun Grown line is highlighted by its Sun Grown Ecuadorian Sumatra has been a staple of Rocky Patel Premium […]
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2015 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #17: Falto 20th Aniversario Los Procesos (Part 14 of The Box Worthy 30)
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2015 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Epic Encounters, Falto
“Overall this is probably a fuller and stronger cigar than many Falto cigar enthusiasts are used to, but it delivers a cigar completely worthy of being a 20th anniversary cigar.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Havana 2000 Binder: HVA, Carbonell Filler: Negrito Canca, Dominican Olor, 20/20 (Cuban Hybrid Seed) Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (La Aurora SA) Double […]
Cigar News: Quesada Keg 2016 to Feature Expanded Line
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2016 Preview, News, Quesada
The Quesada Keg, a cigar that was specifically designed to be paired with an Irish Stout around St. Patrick’s Day is making a return for 2016. The cigar will feature the same blend and be done in collaboration with the Placencia Family in Nicaragua. However, this year’s edition will see the number of vitolas increase […]
Cigar Review: Viaje Jalapeño (2015)
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, Review, Viaje
Earlier this Spring, Viaje Cigars released a new cigar called Viaje Jalapeno. The Jalapeno was released along with another three cigar line called Senor Andre’s Chiccharrones. While it wasn’t intentional, the cigars took on theme for Cinco de Mayo. Like many other cigars, the Viaje Jalapeno was released in a shroud of mystery with the only details […]
Cigar News: Viaje White Label Project (WLP) Thanksgiving Leftovers to be Single Store Exclusive to Winston’s Humidor
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2016 Preview, News, Viaje, Viaje White Label Project
Winston’s Humidor, located in Midlothian, Virginia is the recipient of a limited production single store exclusive by Viaje. The cigar is a part of the Viaje White Label Project (WLP) and is dubbed the Viaje White Label Project Thanksgiving Leftovers. The cigar is being made in the Dominican Republic at the PDR Cigars factory. The cigar […]
Cigar News: Viaje Holiday Blend 2015 and Viaje Holiday Blend Candy Cane Edición Limitada 2015 Coming Soon
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2016 Preview, News, Viaje
Once again, the Viaje Cigars will be releasing its annual Christmas Seasonal release. The Viaje Holiday Blend and Viaje Holiday Blend Candy Cane are returning, but this year’s edition will feature new blends and new sizes. In addition, for the first time, these blends will originate from the Dominican Republic at Viaje’s manufacturing partner, the […]
Cigar News: JFR Lunatic Torch Released by Casa Fernandez
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2015 Preview, Casa Fernandez, News
Casa Fernandez has recently released its fourth installment to its JFR Lunatic line called the JFR Lunatic Torch. This cigar differs from the previous installments in that not only does it feature a unfinished foot, but it also is an all-Nicaraguan blend. JFR stands for “Just for Retailers” and has been positioned as a Casa Fernandez […]
2015 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #18: Avo Classic Covers 2015 (Volume 1) (Part 13 of The Box Worthy 30)
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2015 Cigar of the Year, AVO, Box Worthy Thirty, Davidoff, Epic Encounters
“…this cigar keeps true to the direction the brand is taking. As for the cigar itself, it shows this brand hasn’t lost a beat – this is another stellar limited release for the Avo brand.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian 702 Binder: Mexican San Andres Filler: Ometepe Ligero (Nicaragua); Dominican Piloto Ligero, Dominican San Vincente Ligero, Dominican Hybrid […]
Agile Cigar Review: Asylum 13 Ogre Lancero
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Agile Cigar Review, Assessment Update, Asylum Cigars, CLE
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: Alec Bradley Post Embargo Released with New Look
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2015 Preview, 2016 Preview, Alec Bradley, News
The Alec Bradley Post Embargo, a cigar that made its debut at the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show has now made its way to retailers. While the cigar is the same composition of what was shown off at the 2015 IPCPR, the packaging is very different. Alec Bradley owner Alan Rubin was quoted by Cigar Insider […]