H. Upmann Legacy The H. Upmann Legacy is a 2013 release by Altadis USA. This marks yet another brand by Altadis that is undergoing a facelift. One of our Top 12 Cigar Stories/Themes from 2012 was the movement by Altadis to reinvigorate some of their existing brands. In addition to jazzing up the blends, […]
Cigar Review: Perla del Mar by J.C. Newman
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 2 Comments 88-90, JC Newman, Nice to Have, Review
Perla del Mar by J.C. Newman – Perla G vitola The Perla del Mar is a new line of cigars that has been recently launched by J.C. Newman Cigar Company. First information of the Perla del Mar came out last April. While the Perla del Mar was showcased at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show, it […]
Cigar Review: EH Pasion (Edgar Hoill Cigars)
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 3 Comments 91-93, Edgar Hoill Cigars, EH Cigars, Nice to Have, Review, Tabacaleras Unidas
EH Cigars – Pasion Edgar Hoill Cigars has become another line of cigars under Christian Eiroa’s Tabacaleras Unidas umbrella. Hoill is best known as a photographer for his precision style that became known as “One Shot One Kill”. Hoill established a name in the cigar industry in 2012 as he collaborated with Room 101’s Matt […]
Assessment Update: Heisenberg by Quesada
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized 1 Comment 91-93, Assessment Update, Quesada, S.A.G Imports
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/scored cigar. Today, we provide […]
Cigar Review: Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 – Iron Mike I-Beam
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 91-93, Memorable, Ortega, Ortega Wild Bunch 2013, Review
Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 Iron Mike I-Beam The Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 Iron Mike I-Beam is the second release in a monthly series of cigars being developed by Ortega Premium Cigars. The Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 series is a unique limited production cigar concept introduced by Ortega Premium Cigars. The concept behind the Ortega Wild Bunch […]
Cigar Review: La Gloria Cubana Piramide Supra
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 88-90, General, La Gloria Cubana, Nice to Have, Review
La Gloria Cubana Piramide Supra The La Gloria Cubana Piramide Supra is one of three 2012 regional releases by the La Gloria Cubana. These three regional releases have been targeted to be longer, larger ring gauge cigars. The Piramide Supra was a release that was targeted for the northeastern U.S. market. The cigar comes in […]
Assessment Update: Lou Rodriguez Habano-Rosado
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 88-90, Assessment Update, Lou Rodriguez, Nice to Have
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/scored cigar. Today, we provide […]
Accessory Review: Commonwealth Cedar Spills
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 3 Comments Accessories, Commonwealth Cedar Spills
Commonwealth Cedar Spills A cedar spill is a product that is used to light cigars. Commonwealth Cedar Spills is a company that as the name indicates, makes cedar spills for cigar enthusiasts. A cedar spill is not a new product, but actually a product that has been around some time to light cigars. In […]
Cigar Review: Viaje Skull and Bones Big Ivan – Edición Limitada (2013)
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 91-93, Memorable, Review, Viaje
Viaje Skull and Bones Big Ivan Edicion Limitada The Viaje Skull and Bones Big Ivan Edicion Limitada was released with the February 2013 batch of Viaje Skull and Bones. This batch marked the eighth batch of the Skull and Bones series released by Viaje since the Spring of 2010. Back at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show, Viaje […]
Assessment Update: Herrera Esteli by Drew Estate
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 94-96, Assessment Update, Drew Estate, Herrera Esteli, Memorable
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 a […]