The E.P. Carrillo Edicion Limitada 2013 is the fourth installment of the company’s annual limited series. This is one of two annual limited production releases that are for the most part “one and done”. While the other limited line, the Short Run has typically been released in multiple vitolas, the E.P. Carrillo Edicion Limitada series is […]
East End Cigar Company House Maduro Note from the Editor: Back in November, 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 we will highlight […]
Sindicato Hex The Sindicato Hex was one of three blends launched by Sindicato Cigar Group at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show. The Hex was perhaps the most anticipated of the three as it was the Nicaraguan-made blend. Sindicato Cigar Group was officially in March, 2013. The company was started by a group of 45 strong cigar […]
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 look at the […]
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 Ezra […]
Illusione Singulare 2013 Rose Croix At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Illusione Cigars announced their fourth entry into its Singulare line – the Illusione Singulare 2013 Rose Croix. The Singulare line is an annual limited production release of a single blend done in a single size. Over the past three years, the Singulare has developed into one of the most anticipated […]
K.A. Kendall’s Spider by 7-20-4 Cigars K.A. Kendall’s Spider became the fourth blend to be released under Kurt Kendall’s 7-20-4 Cigars line in 2013. In the boutique cigar market, the Spider was a long-awaited release. The Spider first appeared back at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show in Orlando, Florida. This cigar along with the 7-20-4 […]
AKA Hybrid The AKA Hybrid was the first blend released by Texas-based cigar manufacturer AKA Cigars. AKA Cigars stands for “American Kick Ass” Cigars. The company is run by Jay Lundy and Tom Poehler. Back in 2010, the company connected with Christian Eiroa who started working with them the Hybrid blend. This eventually led to […]
El Mayimbe by A.J. Fernandez Cigars At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, A.J. Fernandez Cigars showcased a new line in their portfolio. This line would add a premium, limited production cigar into the company’s portfolio. This cigar is called “El Mayimbe”. For the past few years, the company has focused building their San Lotano and […]
RoMa Craft Tobac Aquitaine Blockhead The Aquitaine Blockhead is a limited production cigar that recently has been released by RoMa Craft Tobac. The cigar had previously only been available as an event only cigar, but an allocation has recently been made available to Monte’s Pueblo Pipe Shop in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Blockhead introduces a […]