The Fratello Vice Versa is a limited-edition cigar with a unique concept. It’s a cigar that is capped on both ends with the idea that it can be smoked from either end. Each side of the cigar offers a different smoking experience for the consumer. One end of the cigar provides a mild and creamy […]
Cigar Review: El Septimo Sacred Arts Collection Michelangelo (Eagle)
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 85-87, El Septimo Geneva, Review, Try a Sample
Today, we look at the El Septimo Sacred Arts Collection Michelangelo. El Septimo Geneva introduced the Sacred Arts Collection at the 2021 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. Keeping to El Septimo’s “7” theme, there are seven cigars in the Sacred Arts Collection. Each cigar is dedicated to a different day of the week and […]
Agile Cigar Review: Flor de Selva No. 15 by Maya Selva Cigars (2022)
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews 1 Comment 88-90, Agile Cigar Review, Assessment Update, Flor de Selva, Maya Selva Cigars, Try a Sample
Today, we look at Maya Selva Cigars’ Flor de Selva No. 15 from a 2022 vintage. Earlier in 2023, Maya Selva Cigars released a special vintage set of its Flor De Selva No. 15 release. The release contains two sets of ten cigars. Ten of the cigars were rolled in 2022 and then aged. The […]
Cigar Review: Matilde Serena Maduro Toro Bravo
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 85-87, Matilde, Not Recommended, Review
Matilde Serena Maduro Toro Bravo Cigar Review Today, we review the Matilde Serena Maduro Toro Bravo cigar. The Matilde Serena Maduro is the fifth regular production cigar line to be offered by Matilde Cigars. Matilde Cigars was founded by industry legend José Seijas and his family. Today, José’s son Enrique runs the company’s operations. Matilde […]
Cigar Review: Asylum April Fools’ 4.1.2023 90 x 9
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 85-87, Asylum Cigars, CLE, Not Recommended, Review
The Asylum April Fools’ 4.1.2023 90 x 9 is exactly as described – a cigar with a 90-ring gauge and 9 inches long. In 2021, Asylum Cigars was preparing to release its Asylum Nine limited edition series to commemorate the brand’s ninth anniversary. At the time, Asylum put an April Fools’ joke on social media […]
Cigar Review: Foreign Affair Corona by Luciano Cigars
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 88-90, Buy One, Foreign Affair, Luciano Cigars, Review
Today, we are looking at the Foreign Affair Corona by Luciano Cigars. Foreign Affair is a collaborative brand launched by Luciano Cigars early in 2023. In 2022, Luciano Meirelles reorganized his operation and created Luciano Cigars from ACE Prime. One of the most exciting things about Luciano Cigars is that it has established a network […]
Cigar Review: Emilio Audiophile Robusto 2023
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 88-90, Buy One, Emilio, Oveja Negra Brands, Review
In 2023, Emilio Cigars would release its second installment of the Emilio Audiophile. Emilio is one of the four brands distributed by Oveja Negra Cigars and produced at Fabrica Oveja Negra. The Audiophile debuted as a limited edition cigar at the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. Today, we take a closer look at […]
Cigar Review: Tatuaje Avion 13 Tuxtla
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 88-90, Review, Tatuaje, Try a Sample
Today, we take a look at another cigar in Tatuaje’s Tuxtla Series, the Tatuaje Avion 13 Tuxtla. Tuxtla is a region in Mexico where San Andres tobacco is grown and harvested. Tuxtla is an appropriate name for this series as it involves taking some of Tatuaje’s most popular cigars and replacing the wrapper with a […]
Cigar Review: AVO Seasons Spring Limited Edition 2023
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 88-90, AVO, Buy One, Davidoff, Review
In 2022, Davidoff announced that AVO Cigars would be retiring the annual AVO Limited Edition series as we know it. The series started in 2001 when the cigar was released as a commemorative birthday release for brand founder Avo Uzevian. In 2015, the series was morphed into the AVO Improvisation Series, which also were limited […]
Cigar Review: Montecristo Nicaragua Series – The Great Smoke (TGS) 2023 Exclusive
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 88-90, Altadis, Montecristo, Review, Smoke Inn, Tabacalera USA, The Great Smoke, Try a Sample
If you follow Cigar Coop, you have probably noticed we have greatly reduced coverage of single-store and event-only cigar releases. While I understand the importance of these releases in terms of manufacturer and retailer relationships, the interest levels simply have not been there with our audience. There still are some attractive candidates to cover, and […]