At the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show in Orlando, Florida, S.A.G. Imports launched the Quesada Jalapa. The Quesada Jalapa is a variation of a cigar that made its debut over a year ago, the Quesada Seleccion Espana. The original Quesada Seleccion Espana was a cigar targeted for Spain, but soon received great demand from U.S. retailers who […]
Cigar Review: Te-Amo Revolution by Altadis
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 88-90, Altadis, IPCPR 2012, Review, Te-Amo
Te-Amo Revolution by Altadis – Robusto Ovalado The Te-Amo Revolution was one of several cigars launched by Altadis at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show. There has been an underlying theme with Altadis in 2012 and that has been to reconnect with their consumer base by reinvigorating their existing brands. This year. we have seen this […]
Assessment Update: E.P. Carrillo Inch Natural
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 91-93, Assessment Update, E.P. Carrillo, EPC, 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- ssessment and re score of a previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we provide an assessment rating […]
Cigar Review: Ortega Serie “D” Natural
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 88-90, Nice to Have, Ortega, Review
Ortega Serie “D” Natural The Ortega Serie “D” Natural was the second blend to be released by Ortega Premium Cigars. Ortega Premium Cigars is run by Eddie Ortega. Ortega, was the co-founder of EO Brands which became famous for the 601 and Murcielago lines. Earlier this year, Ortega and his partner Erik Espinosa announced they […]
Cigar Review: Freedom by Rocky Patel
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 91-93, IPCPR 2012, Nice to Have, Review, Rocky Patel
Freedom by Rocky Patel The Freedom by Rocky Patel was one of six new blends launched by Rocky Patel Premium Cigars at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show. The name Freedom can easily be connected to company President Rocky Patel’s crusade to protect cigar rights. Patel has spent a considerable amount of both resources and time […]
Assessment Update: Pinolero by A.J. Fernandez
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews No Comments 91-93, AJ Fernandez Cigars, Assessment Update, IPCPR 2012, 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 a previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we provide an assessment rating and score […]
Cigar Review: Tatuaje TAA 2012
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 2 Comments 91-93, Memorable, Review, TAA, Tatuaje
Tatuaje TAA 2012 For the second year in a row, the Tobacconists’ Association of America (TAA) has selected Tatuaje Cigars to blend an exclusive cigar to be made available to its member retailers to sell. TAA releases are commonly done in extremely limited releases. The Tatuaje TAA 2012 follows up last year’s Tatuaje TAA 2011. […]
Cigar Review: My Father Commemorative 911 Limited Edition 2012 Connecticut Ecuador
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 91-93, Memorable, My Father, Review
My Father Commemorative 911 Limited Edition 2012 – Connecticut Ecuador The My Father Commemorative 911 Limited Edition 2012 Connecticut Ecuador Cigar is one of two cigars being offered as a retail exclusive for Casa de Montecristo in Countryside, Illinois. This marks the second year that the Garcia family has teamed up with Casa de Montecristo […]
Cigar Review: Cohiba Edición Diamante 2012
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 4 Comments 91-93, Cohiba, General, IPCPR 2012, Nice to Have, Review
Cohiba Edicion Diamante 2012 Back at the 2011 IPCPR Trade Show, General Cigar Company launched a special chest humidor containing with 150 cigars of a new blend called the Cohiba Edicion Diamante. This offering was geared at serious cigar collectors. In addition to coming in the humidor, the cigar itself featured a rare Cameroon wrapper […]
Assessment Update: Pinar Del Rio Liga Especial Reserva Superior
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 88-90, Assessment Update, Nice to Have, Pinar Del Rio
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 […]