“The Magic Toast blend translated nicely to a box-pressed cigar… it’s a nice addition that Alec Bradley made to the PCA Exclusive Series and it’s one I hope returns.”
2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #21: The American Double Robusto by J.C. Newman Cigar Company
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2022 Cigar of the Year, Cigar of the Year, JC Newman, Top Cigars 2022
“When it comes to The American line, I have found each of the vitolas to bring its own unique characteristics to what it delivers flavor-wise. Given the Double Robusto is a tweaked blend, it shares some of the core flavor characteristics of the other lines, but also smoked the most differently.” Wrapper Florida Sun Grown […]
2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #22: Las 6 Provincias LV by Espinosa Cigars
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2022 Cigar of the Year, Cigar of the Year, Espinosa, Top Cigars 2022
“The impressive presentation of the Las 6 Provincias LV was backed by an excellent blend delivered by Hector Alfonso and his team. The most important attribute in how a blend delivers is flavor – and that’s exactly what this cigar will do.”
2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #23: Oliva Serie V 135th Anniversary Edición Limitada
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2022 Cigar of the Year, Cigar of the Year, Oliva, Top Cigars 2022
“…it is one that has plenty of flavor nuances as the smoke is rolling around your tongue…a fun and enjoyable smoke.”
2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #24: Perdomo Inmenso Seventy Maduro Epicure
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2022 Cigar of the Year, Cigar of the Year, Perdomo, Top Cigars 2022
“Size matters, and it’s always key that a cigar is blended to a size – especially with a big ring gauge. With the Perdomo Inmenso Seventy Maduro Epicure… this is exactly why this cigar scores well in my book.”
2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #25: Ferio Tego Elegancia (2021)
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2022 Cigar of the Year, Cigar of the Year, Ferio Tego, Top Cigars 2022
“Elegancia seems to be the perfect name for this cigar…it is a dialed-back smoke, but it is by no means short of flavor. In fact, the flavor is where this cigar shines.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Shade Grown Claro Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: TABADEX (Quesada Cigars Factory) Toro: 6 x 50 Price: […]
2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #26: La Aurora Fernando León Limited Edition Belicoso
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2022 Cigar of the Year, Cigar of the Year, La Aurora, Top Cigars 2022
“The Fernando León Edición Limitada Belicoso restores my faith that there are still some limited edition cigars worth chasing.”
2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #27: La Palina 125 Años
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2022 Cigar of the Year, Cigar of the Year, La Palina, Top Cigars 2022
“ This was quite an enjoyable cigar. I found this cigar to have some nice balance from start to finish and the flavor nuances seemed to click throughout the smoking experience.”
2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #28: Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2021 LC50
William Cooper Cigar of the Year 1 Comment 2022 Cigar of the Year, Cigar of the Year, Crowned Heads, Top Cigars 2022
“ I found the flavors quite enjoyable. Add in a nice balanced profile, a low maintenance draw, and just the right amount of complexity and you have a winner.”
2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #29: Fiat Lux by Luciano Insight
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2022 Cigar of the Year, ACE Prime, Cigar of the Year, Luciano Cigars, Top Cigars 2022
“This delivered a well-balanced smoking experience from start to finish. On top of it, I loved how clean a finish this cigar delivered.”