The MBombay KeSara Vintage Reserve Nikka is a new line extension to MBombay Cigars’ KeSara line. KeSara is one of MBombay’s regular production line. The cigar was introduced in 2013 with additional line extensions added in 2014. The KeSara features a blend of Ecuadorian, Dominican, and Peruvian tobaccos. The KeSara Vintage Reserve Nikka builds upon the experience […]
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Cigar News: Black Label Trading Company Catacomb 2015 to Be Shop Exclusive at Underground Cigar Shop
William Cooper Uncategorized No Comments 2016 Preview, Black Label Trading Company, News
Black Label Trading Company’s Catacomb, a shop exclusive to Underground Cigar Shop in Fort Worth, Texas that made its debut in 2014 is making a return. The new 2015 edition of the Catacomb was produced at BLTC’s new factory, Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. The cigar will be officially launched on December 12th at […]
2015 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #30 The Rake Cut by MoyaRuiz Cigars (Part 1 of The Box Worthy 30)
William Cooper Cigar of the Year 1 Comment 2015 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Epic Encounters, MoyaRuiz
“MoyaRuiz has been producing some excellent cigars. The Rake continues the pattern of excellence established by this company as this is one very enjoyable and complex cigar.” Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Not disclosed Filler: Nicaraguan (including four ligero leaves, two from Jalapa and two from Esteli) Country of Origin: Nicaragua (La Zona SA) Cut: 5 […]
Editor’s Corner Volume 5, Number 1: Changes to the 2015 Cigar of the Year Countdown
William Cooper Blog, Cigar of the Year, Editor's Corner 6 Comments 2015 Cigar of the Year, Editor's Corner
They say change is good…. and this year big changes are coming to the 2015 Cigar Coop Cigar of the Year Countdown. The countdown originated back in 2010 and the concept involves ranking the Top 30 Cigars over the past year. For 30 days throughout December, we countdown from 30 – all the way to […]
Cigar Review: Sobremesa Cervantes Fino by Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, DTT, Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust, Review
Sobremesa is the debut release by Steve Saka’s Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust. Saka is best known for his tenure at Drew Estate where he served as the company President – and as its CEO during his last year with the company. Just prior to the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, Saka announced he would be making […]
Agile Cigar Review: Viaje Holiday Blend Candy Cane 2014
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, Agile Cigar Review, Assessment Update, Viaje
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 Industry Report: Volume 5, Number 1 (11/28/15)
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 Review: Casa Fernandez Aniversario Serie 2015 L.F. Celine
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 4.5 - Fight Chuck Norris for Them, 94-96, Casa Fernandez, Review
Prior to the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, Casa Fernandez Cigars announced its third installment of the Casa Fernandez Aniversario release. The Aniversario series can be traced back to 2013 when Casa Fernandez released the Casa Fernandez Aniversario Boheme No. 35 to commemorate the company’s 35th anniversary. The Boheme also became Casa Fernandez’s first true limited edition cigar. […]
Cigar News: 262 Cigars Announces Retailers for Suit & Tie
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 262, News
262 Cigars has announced its retailers that will carry its limited edition Suit & Tie cigar. There will be 25 retailers in the U.S. carrying Suit & Tie, plus one retailer in New Zealand. A national launch event is scheduled for December 11th at City Place Cigar in Lynchburg, Virginia. Suit & Tie is the second […]
Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Twentieth Anniversary Lancero
William Cooper Cigar News, Reviews No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Review, Rocky Patel
Commemorative occasion cigars are nothing new to the cigar industry – and they certainly are not a new concept to Rocky Patel Premium Cigars. In fact when it comes Rocky Patel’s commemorative cigars, these are been among some of the company’s most successful releases. Two of the company’s most successful regular production releases have commemorated milestones […]