“This cigar has gone to a whole new level and has now gone to the top of the game as far as Smoke Inn and Tatuaje releases go.” #3 – Tatuaje Apocalypse Coming in at #3 on the 2013 Cigar of the Year countdown is the Tatuaje Apocalypse. This was a limited edition, retail exclusive cigar released for Smoke […]
Leaf by Oscar Maduro The Leaf by Oscar Maduro is a cigar that is a part of Jim Robinson’s Leaf & Bean series. Robisnon is a retailer based in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area. For this series, Robinson partnered with three boutique cigar makers: Esteban Disla (known from being a partner at the Nica Sueno factory), […]
“When I look at the (E.P. Carrillo) Medalla D’ Oro, this is a case where the stars in the sky align. This is the right blend coming together – in the right size. To me, the extra ligero, combined with the lonsdale shape elevates the NWC Short Run 2012 blend to a whole new level.” […]
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 […]
Flor de Gonzalez has shown off a 6 x 60 line extension to its 90 Miles 1980 Edition. A photo of this cigar was posted by company President Yadi Gonzalez-Vargas on her Facebook page. The 6 x 60 becomes the fifth vitola in this line that made its debut back in 2012. The 90 Miles […]
“The TAA has received its share of many excellent releases by top manufacturers. Not only does this cigar rank right at the top of this list, but it could be one of the best cigars to be released in the industry this year.” #5 Avo Movement TAA Limited Release Coming in at #5 on the 2013 […]
Perez Carrillo (Photo Credit E.P. Carrillo Facebook page) It appears that the Perez Carrillo project by E.P. Carrillo is getting closer to reality. The company posted a picture on their Facebook page of some banding of the Perez Carrillo cigar. The photo caption said “COMING in MAY 2014!!!! “New Release”Perez-Carrillo cigar. Gorgeous band and awesome cigar! More […]
Room 101 Master Collection One The Room 101 Master Collection One is the eleventh cigar to be released by Matt Booth‘s Room 101 brand. The Master Collection is intended to be a limited edition, premium offering in the Room 101 line. Back in February, we broke news of the release of this line. At press time, […]
“…this cigar is also the total package. It is one of the best releases to come out of My Father – and there have been some good ones.” #6 – Don Pepin Garcia – 10th Anniversary Limited Edition 203 Coming in at #6 on the 2013 Cigar of the Year countdown is the Don Pepin Garcia – 10th […]
Padron Family Reserve No. 46 Maduro The Padron Family Reserve No. 46 was released in 2010. It marked the third release of the Padron Family Reserve Series. The Family Reserve series was launched in 2008 with the release of the Padron Family Reserve No. 44. The significance of the number in the name corresponds to the […]
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) A re-assessment and re-score of a previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we provide an […]
Note: The Cigar of the Year Countdown will not publish on Wednesday December 25, 2013. There will still be regular daily content to enjoy on that day. The countdown resumes on Thursday December 26th. “For La Mano Negra, Rodriguez goes back to the Mata Fina wrapper again – and delivers a Mata Fina wrapped cigar […]
