Dissident Soapbox Dissident Cigars is a company that was launched in 2013. They are run by two individuals known as “Gweedo C” and “Red Ryan”. The company itself has said it has a goal of “bringing unique, quality handmade premium cigars with a D.I.Y. punk rock style to the boutique cigar market.”. At the same […]
Assessment Update: Avo 80th (Avo LE 2006)
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Assessment Update, AVO, Davidoff
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 re-assess the […]
Assessment Update: Nimmy D by Rocky Patel
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Assessment Update, Patel Family, 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 a previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we provide […]
Cigar Review: Kristoff 685 Woodlawn
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Kristoff, Review, TAA
Kristoff 685 Woodlawn 2013 was a very busy year for Glen Case’s Kristoff Cigars. At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, not only did Case show up with four new blend under his Kristoff Galerones lines, but he also brought a limited edition cigar known as the Kristoff 685 Woodlawn. This cigar has been released in […]
Cigar Review: Epicurean Gonzo Santeria
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 1 Comment 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Epicurean, House of Emilio, Review
Epicurean Gonzo Santeria The Epicurean Gonzo Santeria is the fourth blend to be released by Steven Ysidron’s Epicurean Cigars. In late 2012, it was announced that Epicurean Cigars would be the sixth company to be added to Gary Griffith’s House of Emilio family. In terms of brand identity under House of Emilio, Epicurean Cigars has […]
Cigar Review: Rosalila Mundo Celestial Connecticut by Oscar Valladares Tobacco and Company
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Company, Puros de Ballard, Review, Rosalila
Rosalila Mundo Celestrial Connecticut by Oscar Valladares Tobacco and Company Last week we reported on a flagship line of cigars being launched by Oscar Valladares Tobacco and Company called Rosalila. Valladares’ name may be familiar to cigar enthusiasts as he collaborated with Pittsburgh retailer Jim Robinson on the Leaf by Oscar line. Rosalila, along with […]
Cigar Review: Aging Room WildPack T248 (WP-1)
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Aging Room Cigars, Aging Room WildPack, Boutique Blends Cigars, Oliveros, Review
Aging Room WildPack T248 (WP-1) It was almost a year ago when word surfaced from Boutique Blends Cigars about the Aging Room WildPack project. The concept gives cigar enthusiasts an opportunity to select what an upcoming release will be under the Aging Room Cigars line. The WildPack is sold in a ten count sampler pack […]
Cigar Review: AKA Respect 2013
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, AKA Cigars, Review
AKA Respect 2013 – Hooah The AKA Respect line was the second line introduced by AKA Cigars back in 2011. The Respect line was introduced as a vintage line with the idea of the blend changing every one to two years. In 2013, the company released its second iteration of the AKA Respect line – the AKA Respect 2013. […]
Assessment Update: Illusione 88 Claro (Candela)
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, Assessment Update, Candela, Illusione
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 […]
Assessment Update: Affinity Robusto by Sindicato Cigar Group
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized 1 Comment 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Assessment Update, Sindicato
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 […]