“Las Cumbres Tabaco has been releasing some excellent cigars and the Senorial Maduro Natural introduces another winner into the portfolio.” Wrapper: Mexican San Andres Binder: Dominican Piloto Cubano Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubano and Dominican Criollo ’98 Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (Tabacalera Palma) Robusto Digno: 5 1/2 x 50 Review: Las Cumbres Tabaco Senorial Maduro Natural […]
2015 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #14: Davidoff Escurio Robusto Tubo (Part 17 of The Box Worthy 30)
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2015 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Davidoff, Epic Encounters
“…this is a cigar that tastes as good as it looks. Not only is this unlike any other Davidoff I have had before, but its unlike any Brazilian tobacco-centric cigar I’ve had before. “ Wrapper: Habano Ecuador Binder: Brazilian Cubra Filler: Dominican (San Vicente, Piloto andOlor/Piloto Seco), Brazilian (Cubra and Mata Fina) Country of […]
2015 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #15: Felipe Gregorio Art of Power Lord Byron 2015 (Part 16 of The Box Worthy 30)
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2015 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Epic Encounters, Felipe Gregorio
“This cigar was nothing short of a grand slam home run and is one of the standout releases I have had in 2015.” Wrapper: Habana Ecuador Binder: Piloto Cubano Filler: Piloto Cubano, Criollo 92, Nicaragua Condega Ligero Country of Origin: Dominican Republic Lord Byron: 6 x 48 Review: Felipe Gregorio Art of Power Lord Byron 2015 […]
2015 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #16: Señorial 65th Anniversary Perfecto Elégance by Las Cumbres Tabaco (Part 15 of The Box Worthy 30)
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2015 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Epic Encounters, Las Cumbres, Senorial
“I found this cigar to have a nice amount of complexity to keep me very interested from start to finish. I also was very impressed with this blend in the perfecto format.” Wrapper: 6 year-old Dominican Piloto Cubano from La Canela farm Binder: Dominican Corojo from La Canela farm Filler: (Each with 5 years […]
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 […]
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 […]
2015 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #19 Recluse Amadeus Habano Reserva Toro (Part 12 of The Box Worthy 30)
William Cooper Cigar of the Year 1 Comment 2015 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Epic Encounters, Iconic Leaf Cigars, Recluse
“Over the past three years, Recluse has been producing some top blends. With the Amadeus Habano Reserva, the company takes it to another level releasing what I believe is its best offering to date..” Wrapper: Grade A Ecuadorian Habano wrapper Binder: San Andres Mexican Filler: Dominican Ligero, Dominican Seco, Pennsylvania Broadleaf Country of Origin: Dominican […]
2015 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #20 Fratello Bianco I (Part 11 of The Box Worthy 30)
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2015 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Epic Encounters, Fratello Cigars
“Fratello Cigars has had some very impressive offerings since its launch, but with the Fratello Bianco I, this one has all of the makings of being the crown jewel of (Omar) De Frias’ portfolio. Simply put, this cigar is a home run.” Wrapper: San Andres Negro (Mexico) Binder: Dominican Filler: Nicaraguan, Peruvian, and Pennsylvania […]
2015 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #21 D’Crossier Selection 512 Lancero (Part 10 of The Box Worthy 30)
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2015 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, D'Crossier, Epic Encounters, Pure Aroma Cigars
“(Isaias Santana) Diaz and the team at D’Crossier knock this one out of the park. This is one of the best lanceros released this year.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 2000 Binder: Not Disclosed Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Costa Rica Lancero: 7 1/2 x 38 Review: D’Crossier Selection 512 Lancero Brand Appearances on Countdown: 1 (2015) […]
2015 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #22 Indian Motorcycle Habano Natural Robusto (Part 9 of The Box Worthy 30)
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2015 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Debonaire, Epic Encounters, Indian Motorcycle Ultra Premium Cigars
“The Indian Motorcycle Habano Robusto was an impressive cigar. This cigar made a favorable impression out out of the gate – and with each subsequent cigar impressed me some more.” Wrapper: Habano Ecuador Binder: Dominican San Vincente Filler: HVA Ligero, Nicaraguan Seco, Piloto Cubano Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (De Los Reyes) Robusto: 5 x […]