Each year, we select cigars and people to be inducted into the Cigar Coop Hall of Fame. For cigars, there are three ways to gain induction: 1) The number one Cigar of the Year for the prior calendar year gains automatic induction; 2) All Cigars assessed “Memorable” at least one year prior to induction are […]
Cigar Review: Nestor Miranda Grand Reserve 2012
Nestor Miranda Grand Reserve 2012 The Nestor Miranda Grand Reserve 2012 was one of several cigars launched by Miami Cigar and Company at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show. It is a follow-up to the original Nestor Miranda Grand Reserve that was launched at the 2011 trade show. Like the 2011 version, the Grand Reserve 2012 […]
2012 Cigar Coop Hall of Fame Inductee: Winston Churchill
Each year, we select cigars and people to be inducted into the Cigar Coop Hall of Fame. For cigars, there are three ways to gain induction: 1) The number one Cigar of the Year for the prior calendar year gains automatic induction; 2) All Cigars assessed “Memorable” at least one year prior to induction are […]
2012 Cigar Coop Hall of Fame Inductee: La Palina El Diario
Each year, we select cigars and people to be inducted into the Cigar Coop Hall of Fame. For cigars, there are three ways to gain induction: 1) The number one Cigar of the Year for the prior calendar year gains automatic induction; 2) All Cigars assessed “Memorable” at least one year prior to induction are […]
Press Release: Punch Kicks Off Tailgating Season With Six Pack and Sweeps
Punch Cigars® is inviting cigar lovers to kick off football season with the brand’s first-ever tailgating pack and sweepstakes. Debuting this month at cigar shops across the country, the limited edition six-pack comes with a great starting lineup of top-sellers from one of the best brands to hail from Honduras. Created with the tailgating […]
Cigar Pre-Review: Rocky Patel HR500 (Gary Sheffield 500 Homerun Club Cigar)
Rocky Patel HR500 At the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show, Rocky Patel Premium Cigars was showcasing a new cigar blended for baseball great Gary Sheffield. The cigar is called the Rocky Patel HR500 (also being called the Gary Sheffield Homerun Club Cigar). The cigar commemorates Sheffield’s 500th home run in Major League Baseball. Sheffield is only one […]
Cigar Review: Quesada Q D’Etat Daga
Q D’Etat Daga The Quesada Q D’Etat Daga is the third, and currently the final of Quesada’s limited edition Q D’Etat series. For the Q D’Etat line, there is an undelying theme behind this line of cigars. It is intended to support the industry’s battle against the government and anti-tobacco factions. There are three vitolas in […]
Assessment Update: Tres Reynas (3 Reynas)
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: Rocky Patel Vintage 2003 Cameroon Special Edition Box-Pressed
Rocky Patel Vintage 2003 Cameroon Special Edition Box-Pressed The Rocky Patel Vintage 2003 Cameroon Special Edition Box-Pressed is a series of limited edition line extensions to the Rocky Patel Vintage 2003 Cameroon line. It was at the 2011 IPCPR Trade Show, where the original rounded Vintage 2003 Cameroon was launched as Rocky Patel’s fourth entry […]
News: Tatuaje Mummy “Unlucky 13” Retailers Announced
Tatuaje Mummy and dress box Tatuaje Cigars announced the list of its its thirteen “Unlucky Retailers” who were chosen to receive dress boxes of the fifth release of Tatuaje’s Monster Series – the Tatuaje Mummy. This means that thirteen retailers will able to acquire the custom-designed boxes with the appropriate monster theme for sale. Other […]