“…there was great anticipation of the release of the 1502 XO. I can say that this is a cigar that came through with flying colors.” Wrapper: Not Disclosed Binder: Not Disclosed Filler: Not Disclosed Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Plasnecia SA) Toro: 6 x 50 (Box Pressed) Price: $17.75 Review: 1502 XO Toro Brand Appearances on Countdown: […]
2016 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #19: Crux Guild Toro Extra Marblehead BP
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2016 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Crux Cigar Company, Epic Encounters
“As a whole, I have found that the Crux releases launched at last year’s (2015) IPCPR elevated a company already doing great work to another level.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Placencia SA) Toro Extra Marblehead BP: 6 1/2 x 52 Price: $9.99 Review: Crux Guild Toro Extra Marblehead […]
2016 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #20: Davidoff Scorecard 2016
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2016 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Davidoff, Epic Encounters
“The Davidoff Scorecard 2016 is one of those cigars the ‘fires on all cylinders’. It has great construction, a nice amount of complexity, and great flavor.” Wrapper: Habano Ecuador Binder: Piloto (Martin Garcia Zone) Filler: San Vicente Mejorado Visus, San Vicente Mejorado Ligero, Piloto Visus Hybrid Olor/Piloto Seco Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (TABADOM) Gran […]
2016 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #21: Dunhill Signed Range Selección Suprema
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2016 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Dunhill, Epic Encounters, General
“About three (plus) years ago, Dunhill started breathing new life into its brand by developing several new regular production and limited releases. With the Dunhill Signed Range Seleccion Suprema, this cigar stands at the top of these releases” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Jalapa Shade Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa, Esteli), Brazilian Mata Fina Country of Origin: […]
2016 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #22: Nomad Martial Law Toro
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2016 Cigar of the Year, Boutiques Unified, Box Worthy Thirty, Epic Encounters, Nomad
“(Fred) Rewey has built an impressive portfolio in his 4+ years in the cigar business. With the Nomad Martial Law, this could represent his best regular production release to date” Wrapper: Habano Binder: Jalapa Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Fabrica Oveja Negra) Toro: 6 x 50 Price: $12.00 Review: Nomad Martial Law Toro Brand Appearances on […]
2016 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #23: Black Works Studio Killer Bee Green Hornet Robusto
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2016 Cigar of the Year, Black Works Studio, Boutiques Unified, Box Worthy Thirty, Epic Encounters, Fabrica de Oveja Negra
“The Green Hornet is a cigar that showcases the brand’s artesian qualities to create a most unique cigar experience.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro w/ Candela linear cap & closed foot Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaragua Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Fabrica Oveja Negra) Robusto: 5 x 48 Price: $9.50 Review: Black Works Studio Killer Bee Green Hornet […]
2016 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #24: LH Maduro Lancero
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2016 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Epic Encounters, Lavida Habana, LH Cigars
“ I’ve enjoyed smoking the LH Maduro blend in the larger sizes, but with the lancero, I found things went to another level.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Criollo Maduro Binder / Filler: Includes Nicaraguan, Peruvian, and Brazilian Country of Origin: Costa Rica (Tabacos de Costa Rica) Lancero: 7 1/2 x 42 Price: $9.50 Review: LH Maduro Lancero Brand Appearances on Countdown: […]
2016 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #25: Protocol Lancero by Cubariqueño Cigar Company
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2016 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Cubariqueño Cigar Company, Epic Encounters, Protocol
“With the Protocol, this is a blend that works extremely well with the lancero. Whatever adjustments were made to the blend provided the midas touch on an already excellent blend.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua (La Zona SA) Lancero: 7 1/2 x 38 Price: $10.50 Review: Protocol Lancero by […]
2016 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #26: MoyaRuiz Pickle Juice
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2016 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Epic Encounters, MoyaRuiz
“…this is a special candela release, and one that succeeds in breaking the mold of traditional candelas.” Wrapper: Candela Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaragua Country of Origin: Nicaragua (La Zona SA) Toro: 6 x 50 Price: $7.69 Review: MoyaRuiz Pickle Juice Brand Appearances on Countdown: 2 (2015, 2016) Coming in at #26 is the MoyaRuiz Pickle Juice. This […]
2016 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #27: Regius Exclusivo U.S.A. Oscuro Especial Robusto
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2016 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Epic Encounters, Regius
“…the Exclusivo U.S.A. Oscuro Especial is the completion of a challenge for Kapacee – namely introducing an dark-Oscuro blend into his lineup.. Overall, Kapacee responded to this challenge brilliantly delivering yet another excellent release.” Wrapper: San Andres Mexican Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Plasencia SA) Box-Press Robusto: 4 1/2 x 52 Price: […]