E.P. Carrillo Cabinet Robusto At Inter-Tabac 2014 in Dortmund, Germany, E.P. Carrillo showcased a new cigar called the E.P. Carrillo Cabinet. This was one of two cigars announced at the European trade show with the other being a new Ecuadorian Connecticut offering called the E.P. Carrillo New Wave Reserva. The plan was for both of […]
Cigar Review: Zino Platinum – The Make of Texas Collector’s Edition
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Davidoff, Zino
Zino Platinum – The Make of Texas Collector’s Edition At the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show, Davidoff’s Zino brand introduced its third limited edition line paying homage to a geographical region of the United States. As the name indicates, the Zino Platinum – The Make of Texas pays homage to culture of the state of Texas. […]
Assessment Update: Nestor Miranda Collection Connecticut Robusto
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, Assessment Update, Miami Cigars, Nestor Miranda
Assessment Updates will be posted on this web-site to: 1) Assess “pre-review” cigars that were not given a rating or score (typically pre-release cigars); 2) Provide numeric ratings to cigars previously assessed prior to the implementation of the numeric scoring system; 3) Provide a re-assessment and re-score of a previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we re-assess […]
Assessment Update: Alec Bradley Fine and Rare 2012 (BR1213)
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Alec Bradley, Assessment Update
Assessment Updates will be posted on this web-site to: 1) Assess “pre-review” cigars that were not given a rating or score (typically pre-release cigars); 2) Provide numeric ratings to cigars previously assessed prior to the implementation of the numeric scoring system; 3) Provide a re-assessment and re-score of a previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we re-assess […]
Cigar Review: Sindicato Maduro Toro
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 3 Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Review, Sindicato
Sindicato Maduro Toro The Sindicato Maduro is the second blend to be released under Sindicato Cigars’ eponymous brand. Earlier this year, the Sindicato line of cigars was launched became the fourth brand under the Sindicato Cigars umbrella joining Affinity, Hex, and Casa Bella. The first cigar in that line, the Sindicato (Natural) Cigar is a Nicaraguan […]
Cigar Review: E.P. Carrillo Medalla D’Platino (Federal Cigar Exclusive)
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, E.P. Carrillo, EPC, Review
E.P. Carrillo Medalla D’Platino The E.P. Carrillo Medalla D’Platino is a limited production shop exclusive for Federal Cigar in New Hampshire. It is the second release of three limited production lonsdale-sized cigars that E.P. Carrillo is producing exclusively for Federal Cigar. Each of the three lonsdales share common blend components, but contain a different wrapper. […]
Cigar Review: Hammer + Sickle Berlin Wall Series Celebration Short Corona
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Hammer and Sickle, Review
Hammer + Sickle Berlin Wall Series Celebration Short Corona Late last month, Hammer + Sickle cigars announced a limited production line extension to its Berlin Wall Series called the Hammer + Sickle Berlin Wall Series Celebration Short Corona. This 4 3/4 x 46 cigar is the first line extension to the Berlin Wall Series since its […]
Assessment Update: Joya Red Robusto by Joya de Nicaragua
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Assessment Update, Joya de Nicaragua
Assessment Updates will be posted on this web-site to: 1) Assess “pre-review” cigars that were not given a rating or score (typically pre-release cigars); 2) Provide numeric ratings to cigars previously assessed prior to the implementation of the numeric scoring system; 3) Provide a re-assessment and re-score of a previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we re-assess […]
Cigar Review: Nat Sherman Epoca Selection Prince
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 2 Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Nat Sherman, Review
Nat Sherman Epoca Selection – Prince The Nat Sherman Epoca Selection was one of several new lines introduced by Nat Sherman in 2014. This cigar is actually a re-launch of an old brand by the company. Nat Sherman is a company that has prided itself on its rich history and the Epoca brand plays a […]
Cigar Review: Miami Cigar and Company 25th Anniversary Nicaragua
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 2.5 - Try One, 88-90, Miami Cigars, Review
Miami Cigar and Company 25th Anniversary Nicaragua 2014 marks the 25th anniversary for Miami Cigar and Company. To commemorate this occasion, the company has released a pair of limited edition cigars from made from the company’s two leading manufacturing partners. One cigars has was produced at La Aurora Cigars and is called the Miami Cigar and […]