“There are two things that stand out on with the Todos Las Dias Double Wide Belicoso. The first is the boldness that this cigar delivers from its strength and body. The second is the uniqueness demonstrated from the flavor profile of this cigar… On top of that, I really like how this blend worked in […]
2017 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #7: Guardian of the Farm Rambo
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2017 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Casa Fernandez, Guardian of the Farm, Warped Cigars
“Casa Fernandez and Warped Cigars have one thing in common – both consistently making excellent cigars… Guardian of the Farm excelled in the area that mattered the most – flavor. I also found that when it came to delivering the flavors from this blend, the Rothschild-size Rambo vitola is where this cigar shined.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan […]
2017 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #8: The Wise Man (El Güegüense) Maduro Robusto by Foundation Cigar Company
William Cooper Cigar of the Year 1 Comment 2017 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Foundation Cigar Company
“Since its launch in 2015, Foundation Cigar Company has been one of the hottest cigar companies out there…When it comes to The Wise Man Maduro, this might just be Melillo’s best work at Foundation to date.” Wrapper: San Andres Mexican Binder: Corojo ’99 (Jalapa) Filler: Nicaragua Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Tabacos Valle de Jalapa S.A. – […]
2017 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #9: Hoyo La Amistad (Gold) Rothschild
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2017 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, General, Hoyo de Monterrey
“This Hoyo La Amistad collaboration is a home run for General Cigar and AJ Fernandez. It’s a cigar that has quite a unique flavor profile… These days not only does it seem difficult to find a Rothschild vitola in a line, but more difficult to get a good one. The Hoyo La Amistad Rothschild is […]
2017 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #10: Davidoff – The Master Selection 2016
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2017 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Davidoff
“While this cigar carries a premium price tag, it certainly delivers an outstanding experience and is worthy of being an ultra-premium cigar.” Wrapper: Dominican Binder: San Vicente Mejorado Filler: Estelí and Condega Visus, Piloto Visus, San Vicente Mejorado Visus and Piloto Mejorado Visus Country of origin: Dominican Republic (Cigars Davidoff) Toro: 6 x 52 […]
2017 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #11: Saga Short Tales Tomo II-Tales of the Land: Cotuí by De Los Reyes Cigars
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2017 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, De Los Reyes, Saga
“De Los Reyes knocked it out of the park with this blend… De Los Reyes is creating unique smokes with each installment of Short Tales thus far. Not only are the cigars unique from one another, but they are quite unique of anything out on the marketplace.” Wrapper: Dominican Cotuí Binder: Indonesian Filler: Dominican, […]
2017 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #12: Cornelius & Anthony Aerial Robusto
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2017 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Cornelius & Anthony, La Zona
“When it comes to Connecticut Shade cigars, many companies will try to make their blend stand out by saying ‘this is a different type of Connecticut Shade’…the Aerial Robusto not only fits the bill, it also delivers an excellent all-around smoking experience.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade Binder: United States Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua […]
2017 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #13: RoMa Craft Tobac Wunder|Lust Robusto (2017)
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2017 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, RoMa Craft Tobac
Simply put the Wunder|Lust Robusto is one of RoMa Craft Tobac’s finest offerings to date.” Wrapper: Brazilian Mata Fina (Castano Oscuro) Binder: Indonesian (Besuki) Filler: Undisclosed Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Fabrica de Tabacos Nica Sueno) Robusto: 5 x 50 Price: € 8.75 Review: RoMa Craft Tobac Wunder|Lust Robusto (11/20/17) Appearances on Countdown (By Year/Brand): 2 (2015, 2017) Coming in […]
2017 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #14: Mombacho Cosecha 2012
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2017 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Mombacho
“The Mombacho Cosecha 2012 made its debut at the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show and I believe it to be one of the standout cigars of the trade show. From an intangibles standpoint, I found this cigar very much smokes like a connoisseur’s cigar.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan (2012 Vintage) Binder: Nicaraguan (2012 Vintage) Filler: Nicaraguan (2012 Vintage) […]
2017 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #15: Davidoff Nicaragua 6 x 60
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2017 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Davidoff
“While this might surprise many, I found the Davidoff Nicaragua 6 x 60 to be one of the best sizes of the line.” Wrapper: Habano Seed Nicaragua Rosado Binder: Habano Jalapa Filler: Estelí Viso, Condegas Ligero, Ometepe Viso and Estelí Ligero Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (TABADOM) 6 x 60: 6 x 60 Price: $19.20 Review: Davidoff Nicaragua 6 x 60 (6/14/17) […]