“This was quite an impressive cigar from Crowned Heads. It excelled in the flavor department from start to finish. I found the flavors meshed extremely well with the intensity levels of both the strength and body. ” Wrapper: Connecticut Habano Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Tabacalera La Alianza Robusto […]
2018 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #20: Southern Draw Rose of Sharon Lancero
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2018 Cigar of the Year, Southern Draw
“Some blends work in a lancero – and many do not. In the case of the Rose of Sharon Lancero, the blend is terrific. It’s a testament to the blending that has taken place with the Rose of Sharon.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Viso, Seco); Dominican Piloto Cubano (Ligero) Country of Origin: […]
2018 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #21: Undercrown Sun Grown Gran Toro by Drew Estate
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2018 Cigar of the Year, Drew Estate, Undercrown
“When it comes to cigars, there is a perception out there that smaller ring gauges mean a better cigar. That is not always the case, and with the Undercrown Sun Grown Gran Toro, this is a case where the thicker ring gauge worked better.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra-Seed Sun Grown Binder: Connecticut River Valley Stalk Cut/Cured […]
2018 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #22: Davidoff Year of the Dog Limited Edition 2018
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2018 Cigar of the Year, Davidoff
“This is an excellent cigar. While it’s dialed back, it’s not short on flavor. It’s an enjoyable cigar to smoke any time of the day by any type of cigar enthusiast.” Wrapper: Habano Ecuador Claro Binder: Dominican San Vincente Seco Filler: Dominican Piloto (Seco, Viso), San Vicente (Ligero), Nicaraguan Estelí (Seco) Country of Origin: […]
2018 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #23: Alec Bradley Magic Toast Robusto
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2018 Cigar of the Year, Alec Bradley
“The cigar uses a foundation of coffee and earthy notes and then balances it out with the sweetness from the Bing cherry and the spices from the pepper. The little extra strength and body that is put into the mix gives Alec Bradley a winner here.” Wrapper: Honduran Binder: Honduran, Nicaraguan Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Country […]
2018 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #24: Davidoff – The Master Selection 2010
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2018 Cigar of the Year, Davidoff
“..the flavors on this cigar were very good – and that was enough to win me over. I also found the cigar’s medium strength and medium body meshed quite well with the flavor delivered.” Wrapper: Dominican Binder: Mexican Negro San Andrés Filler: Ten-year-old Dominican (Piloto Ligero, San Vicente Ligero and San Vicente Visus) combined […]
2018 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #25: Montecristo Ciudad de Musica Robusto
William Cooper Cigar of the Year 1 Comment 2018 Cigar of the Year, Altadis, Crowned Heads, Montecristo
“I can say this is an excellent blend – and one of the better non-Cuban Montecristo branded releases in some time.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Country of Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Tabacalera La Alianza. Robusto: 5 x 50 Price: $13.25 Review: Montecristo Ciudad de Musica Robusto Appearances on Countdown (By Year/Company): […]
2018 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #26: Wayfarer Corona Gorda by Serino Cigar Company
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2018 Cigar of the Year, Serino Cigar Company
“ There are some very unique qualities to the Wayfarer – especially the way the sweet notes hit the tongue…. Overall, Serino Cigar Company’s sophomore release comes through with flying colors.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo ’99 Binder: Jalapa, Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: La Corona Cigars S.A. Corona Gorda: 6 x 46 Price: […]
2018 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #27: RoMa Craft Tobac CRAFT 2018
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2018 Cigar of the Year, RoMa Craft Tobac
“I’ve smoked all of the CRAFT series cigars by RoMa Craft Tobac… All of the cigars have also been extremely enjoyable, but when it comes to the CRAFT 2018, I have found this one to be my favorite installment of the series thus far.” Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf / Ecuadorian Connecticut Dark Candela Binder: Ecuadorian Habano […]
2018 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #28: Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Gran Reserva Belicoso
William Cooper Cigar of the Year 1 Comment 2018 Cigar of the Year, Joya de Nicaragua
“If there is an ‘under the radar’ cigar, it has to be the return of the Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Gran Reserva. Simply put this is an excellent cigar. It succeeds in its goal of delivering a refined smoke and delivers some great flavor.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Condega, Estelí, […]