“Even before the Quesada Reserva Privada Oscuro was announced, I was intrigued by how the original Quesada Reserva Privada blend would perform with a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper.” Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Oscuro Binder: Dominican San Vincente (1997 Crop) Filler: Dominican San Vicente from the 1997 Vintage selected, Pennsylvania Ligero Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (Quesada Cigars Factory) Toro: […]
2016 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #29: Imperia Islero Pita by MLB Cigar Ventures
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”Bellody has struck gold with this offering delivering a bold and flavorful cigar.” Wrapper: Ecuador Habano 2000 Binder: Dominican Criollo 98 Filler: Pennsylvania Ligero & Dominican Criollo 98 Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (Quesada Cigars) Pita: 5 1/2 x 44 Price: $8.50 Review: Imperia Islero Pita by MLB Cigar Ventures Appearances on Countdown (By Year/Brand): […]
2016 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #30: H. Upmann Ingot TheBANKER Private Holding by Altadis USA
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”Overall, this was a very enjoyable cigar and one that is one of Altadis’ best blends released under the (non Cuban) H. Upmann line.” Wrapper: Criollo ’98 (2012 Crop) Binder: Nicaraguan Seco (2011 Crop) Filler: Nicaraguan Seco (2011 Crop), Nicaraguan Viso (2010 Crop), Nicaraguan Ligero (2009 Crop) Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (Tabacalera de Garcia) Toro: 6 x […]
2016 Cigar of the Year Countdown: The Criteria
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It’s that time of the year again. The Cigar Coop Cigar of the Year Countdown – better known as the Box Worthy Thirty. This is a month long retrospective on the cigar year where we reveal the Top 30 cigars for 2016. This is the seventh consecutive year for the countdown on Cigar Coop. Starting […]
Editor’s Corner Volume 6, Number 1: Where is the 2016 Cigar Coop Cigar of the Year Countdown?
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Since the inception of Cigar Coop in 2010, December 1st has marked the start of our annual Cigar of the Year Countdown – basically a month long retrospective counting down the 30 best cigars for the year. It’s December 1st 2016, and today you will not see the Countdown starting. This year, the Countdown is […]