My Father Oro de Nicaragua Toro The My Father Oro de Nicaragua Toro is a new small batch release from My Father Cigars. To some extent, most of this release has been shrouded with mystery. A couple of weeks ago, we reported of the arrival of this cigar at the Casa de Montrcristo stores in […]
Aged Selects 2014 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #3 Davidoff Art Edition 2014
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Note: Cigars #1 and #2 on the 2014 Cigar of the Year Countdown will be announced on 12/31/14. “…this is one of the best perfectos I have had in sometime – and easily is the best perfecto I’ve had this year.” Coming in at #3 is the Davidoff Art Edition 2014. This is a limited edition […]
Cigar News: Regius Adds Toro and Robusto Extensions to Exclusivo U.S.A and Exclusivo U.S.A. Claro Especial Lines
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Regius of London has added two new sizes to the two blends which make up its Exclusivo U.S.A. Series. The Regius Exclusivo U.S.A. (Red Label) and Regius Claro Especial Exclusivo U.S.A (White Label) will now be expanded to include a Robusto (4 1/2 x 52) and a Toro (6 x 52). This will bring the total […]
Aged Selects 2014 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #4 Debonaire Maduro
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“This is a cigar that is going to combine all the things you love about a maduro with the signature meaty flavor profile Debonaire has become known for… it ranks as the premier Connecticut Broadleaf released in 2014.” Coming in at #4 is the Debonaire Maduro. This gives Phil Zanghi’s Debonaire brand its first appearance on a […]
Cigar Review: Paul Stulac Red Screaming Sun Mr. Brown
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Paul Stulac Red Screaming Sun Mr. Brown The Paul Stulac Red Screaming Sun Mr Brown is a limited edition shop exclusive cigar to Westside Humidor in Wichita, Kansas. The Mr. Brown introduced traditional lancero sized vitola to the Paul Stulac Red Screaming Sun line – which is the company’s Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper blend. Word of […]
Aged Selects 2014 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #5 Regius Damaris
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“Since Regius Cigars has come on the scene, the company has been doing some outstanding releases. In this author’s opinion, the Regius Damaris stands among the best of them. This is a grand slam home run and one of the best releases in 2014.” Coming in at #5 is the Regius Damaris. The Damaris is a release […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 4, Number 5 (12/27/14)
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The Cigar Industry Report is a one stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop and Stogie Geeks. It is a combination of our news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. We will also recap what happened on our Stogie Geeks show. Finally, each week we will […]
Cigar News: Ortega Wings for Warriors 50 Back (Cigar Preview)
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Ortega Wings for Warriors 50 Back (Photo Credit: Eddie Ortega Facebook) Eddie Ortega, founder of Ortega Premium Cigars showed off a look at the Wings for Warriors 50 Back Program. This is a cigar that is a part of the long-awaited Brotherhood line. The Wings for Warriors 50 Back Program involves Ortega Cigars donating 50 […]
Aged Selects 2014 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #6 Casa Fernandez Aniversario Series Boheme No. 35
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“When looking at the Aniversario, there is no doubt that Casa Fernandez has brought a winner to the retailers… While it is a classic Nicaraguan puro in a lot of ways, it also delivers so much more in terms of flavor nuances as you smoke it.” Coming in at #6 is the Casa Fernandez Aniversario Boheme No. […]
Assessment Update: Avo 25th Anniversary Edition (Part of Avo’s Greatest Hits Sampler)
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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 re-assess […]