Merlion by La Sirena Sea Lion Maduro Prior to the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, La Sirena Cigars (still a part of Miami Cigar and Company) announced a limited production extension to its Merlion line known as the Sea Lion. The Sea Lion would become the fourth frontmark in the Merlion line. The cigar itself is […]
Cigar Review: Viaje Exclusivo Atlantic Cigar Company 15th Anniversary Lancero (2011 Release)
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Review, Viaje
Viaje Exclusivo Atlantic Cigar Company 15th Anniversary Lancero (2011) As the name indicates, the Viaje Exclusivo Atlantic Cigar Company 15th Anniversary Lancero is a retail-exclusive cigar to Atlantic Cigar Company. Toward the end of 2011, Atlantic Cigar Company commissioned four cigar manufacturers to make four retail exclusive cigars to commemorate the retailer’s 15th anniversary. The Viaje […]
Cigar Review: D’Crossier Golden Blend Aged 10 Years
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, D'Crossier, Review
D’Crossier Diplomacy Series Golden Blend Aged 10 Years Robusto The D’Crossier Diplomacy Series Golden Blend Aged 10 Years is the latest release by D’Crossier Cigars. The D’Crossier brand is made by Pure Aroma Cigars. Back in 2010, the company introduced the first D’Crossier Golden Blend – described as a mild to medium offering using select […]
Assessment Update: Cuenca 5 Anniversary Robusto
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Assessment Update, Cuenca
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 provide […]
Cigar Review: Tatuaje 10th Anniversary Belle Encre Reserva
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Review, Tatuaje
Tatuaje 10th Anniversary Belle Encre Reserva The Tatuaje 10th Anniversary Belle Encre Reserva is limited edition Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper version of the Tatuaje 10th Anniversary in the Belle Encre (perfecto) shape. Late last year, Tatuaje founder Pete Johnson was a guest on our Stogie Geeks show and did a great job at laying out what […]
Cigar Review: My Father Draper’s 126th Anniversary
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, My Father, Review
My Father Draper’s 126th Anniversary The My Father Draper’s 126th Anniversary cigar is a limited production, retail exclusive by My Father Cigars to Washington DC area retailer W. Curtis Draper. In 2013, this cigar was one of two releases to commemorate the 126th Anniversary of Draper’s (the other was a lancero edition of the Guillermo […]
Cigar Review: La Flor Dominicana Mysterioso Collector’s 2013
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, La Flor Dominicana, LFD, Review
La Flor Dominicana Mysterioso Collector’s 2013 Late in 2013, La Flor Dominicana unveiled its latest release in its Mysterioso line – the La Flor Dominicana Mysterioso Collector’s 2013. While the Mysterioso has become known for elongated perfecto cigars featuring two wrappers, the Mysterioso Collector’s 2013 added another “twist” as it would feature a very unique barberpole […]
Cigar Review: The Kind
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, House Cigar, Nice Ash Cigars, Review, The Kind
The Kind (Toro) by Nice Ash Cigars Note from the Editor: Back in November 2013, we introduced a new feature on Cigar Coop that will provide assessments of some house exclusive cigars from some of the great retailers nationwide. We’ve found some house cigars to offer high quality cigar experiences, and from time to time […]
Assessment Update: Rocky Patel Edición Unica 2013
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, Assessment Update, Rocky Patel
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 previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we provide an […]
Cigar Review: Foundry H20 – 2 (Part of Compounds, Elements and Musings)
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 2.5 - Try One, 85-87, Compounds Elements and Musings, Foundry, General, Review
Foundry H20 – 2 The Foundry H20 – 2 is a small batch release by Foundry Tobacco Company as a part of their Compounds, Elements and Musings line. Foundry Tobacco Company is a brand under the General Cigar Company portfolio. At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, it was General Cigar Company who was the leader in terms of […]