”Overall, this was a very enjoyable cigar and one that is one of Altadis’ best blends released under the (non Cuban) H. Upmann line.” Wrapper: Criollo ’98 (2012 Crop) Binder: Nicaraguan Seco (2011 Crop) Filler: Nicaraguan Seco (2011 Crop), Nicaraguan Viso (2010 Crop), Nicaraguan Ligero (2009 Crop) Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (Tabacalera de Garcia) Toro: 6 x […]
It’s that time of the year again. The Cigar Coop Cigar of the Year Countdown – better known as the Box Worthy Thirty. This is a month long retrospective on the cigar year where we reveal the Top 30 cigars for 2016. This is the seventh consecutive year for the countdown on Cigar Coop. Starting […]
This year, we present ten Honorable Selections. These might have been known as “Honorable Mentions” in the past, but they are worthy of more than just a mention. The criteria is similar to 2014 with some minor changes: Includes Box Worthy Cigars released prior to the 2015 Cigar of the Year Window (11/28/14 – 11/26/15) that […]
For the fifth consecutive year, we provide the Cigar Coop selections for Best Aged Cigar. The purpose of this category is to look at some cigar lines that were released the previous year, and see the impacts of age on them. This is a unique category not often seen, but one we feel as important as […]
” I can say one thing about this cigar – this is the best cigar I have had from the Padrons.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Tabacos Cubanica S.A.) Corona: 6 1/2 x 52 (Box-Press) Review: Padron 50th Anniversary Maduro Brand Appearances on Countdown: 1 (2015) The 2014 Cigar Coop Cigar […]
“This one is not only one of the best cigars I had in 2015, but it could be the best ‘A’ size cigar I have ever smoked.” Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Dominican Republic 33rd: 9 x 50 Review: Debonaire 33rd Maduro (De Los Reyes) Brand Appearances on Countdown: 2 (2014, 2015) Coming […]
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, […]
“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 […]
“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: […]
“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 […]
