In 2015, Carlos Fuente Sr, the patriarch of Arturo Fuente Cigars celebrated his 80th birthday. That same year was the eve of the 40th anniversary of the Don Carlos brand (it made its debut in 1976). Given these milestone, it was no surprise that Fuente would release a pair of limited edition cigars under the […]
Cigar Review: George Rico S.T.K. Miami Zulu Zulu Mas Paz Edition White Corona Gorda by Gran Habano Cigars
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, G.R. Tabacaleras Co, Gran Habano, Review
Back in 2015, Gran Habano cigars released its second installment of its Zulu Zulu series called the George Rico S.T.K. Miami Zulu Zulu Mas Paz Edition. The Zulu Zulu was introduced back in 2011. It originally started as cigars that were a part of Rico’s personal collection. Eventually Rico released two blends and tied it into a cause to […]
Cigar Review: The Angel’s Anvil 2015 by Crowned Heads
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 2015 TAA Exclusive Series, 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Crowned Heads, Review, TAA
The Angel’s Anvil 2015 is the second cigar by Crowned Heads Cigars to be made for the Tobacconist Association of America (TAA). It is one of ten exclusive cigars made available to TAA retailers by various manufacturers for 2015. As the company did last year, Crowned Heads turns to its long-time production partner, Ernesto Perez-Carrillo’s Tabacalera La […]
Agile Cigar Review: Azan White Premium Robusto Extra by Duran Cigars
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Agile Cigar Review, Assessment Update, Azan, Duran Cigars, Roberto Duran Cigars
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 Review: GTO Pain Killer Box Press
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, GTO, Review
The GTO Pain Killer Box Press is a recent line extension made by GTO Cigars to its Pain Killer line. GTO Cigars is owned by Oscar Rodriguez. Rodriguez is a doctor who is based in the Montgomery, Alabama area. He has roots from the Dominican Republic where his family has been cultivating and growing tobacco […]
Agile Cigar Review: E.P. Carrillo INCH Maduro No. 64
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews 1 Comment 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, E.P. Carrillo, EPC
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 Review: Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Box Pressed Toro Corona Cigar Company Exclusivamente
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Drew Estate, Herrera Esteli, Review
The Herrera Esteli Box Pressed Toro Corona Cigar Company Exclusivamente is a shop exclusive cigar by Drew Estate to Corona Cigar Company in Orlando, Florida. Back in 2014, it was announced that Corona Cigar Company’s Sand Lake location would become a Drew Estate Lounge. As a part of the package, Corona Cigar Company would be […]
Cigar Review: Tatuaje Hyde (Tatuaje Monster 2015 #8)
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 2.5 - Try One, 88-90, Review, Tatuaje
The Tatuaje Hyde is the eighth installment in the Tatuaje Monster Series. If you include the two new blends of Chuck and Tiff introduced in the Pudgy Monsters series, it is the tenth Monsters / Little Monsters / Pudgy Monsters blend overall. While each year Tatuaje fans await what the theme will be for the Monster Series, the Hyde has been […]
Cigar Review: La Flor Dominicana Litto Gomez Diez Small Batch No. 6
William Cooper Reviews 2 Comments 4.5 - Fight Chuck Norris for Them, 94-96, La Flor Dominicana, LFD, Review
The Litto Gomez Diez Small Batch No. 6 is the latest installment of La Flor Dominicana’s Small Batch series. This release technically is the seventh release of this line (there was a Small Batch No. 4 and a Small Batch No. 4 Oscuro). The Litto Gomez Diez Small Batch series was first introduced by La Flor Dominicana back in 2006. […]
Cigar Review: Aging Room M19 ffortissimo by Boutique Blends Cigars
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Aging Room Cigars, Boutique Blends Cigars, Oliveros, Review
The Aging Room M19 ffortissimo is third installment of Boutique Blends’ Aging Room ffortissimo line to be released. The ffortissimo line has been an annual limited edition cigar. While Boutique Blends focuses around small batch production, the ffortissimo line has been one of the more limited releases in the company’s portfolio. It also has been positioned as one of […]