” loved the old school Casa Fernandez Maduro style of this blend. It excelled in the category that matters the most – flavor… it far exceeds the threshold for the Cigar Coop Standard of Excellence.” Wrapper: San Andres Mexican Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacos Valle de Jalapa S.A. (TABSA) Toro: […]
“Un Presidente is going to require a three-hour investment to smoke, and it’s going to be worth the time. This is a fantastic size of the Brimstone. It’s one I would easily recommend to any cigar enthusiast, and it’s one that I would smoke again – and buy a tray/bundle purchase with no problem.” Wrapper: […]
“… this cigar still is one that stands out flavor-wise…It’s an approachable cigar for any cigar enthusiast, and at $8.00 there is great value in this cigar.” Wrapper: Honduran Grown Cameroon Binder: Honduran (Authentic Corojo) Filler: Honduran (Authentic Corojo) Country of Origin: Honduras Factory: Fabrica de Puros Aladino at Las Lomas Jamastran Elegante: 38 x […]
“…there are plenty of flavor nuances and that was enough to keep me interested from start to finish. Most importantly the flavors produced were quite enjoyable. In the end, the final product is one that is worthy of carrying the Montecristo name, and commemorating a major milestone like an 85th anniversary.” Wrapper: Nicaragua Binder: Nicaragua […]
“…whatever tweaks Saka made for the Sobremesa Brûlée Blue really came through with flying colors…this makes Sobremesa Brûlée (Blue) a winner.” Wrapper: Ecuador Connecticut Shade G2BW Binder: San Andreas Negro Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Fábrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua, S.A Vitola: 6 1/4 x 46 Price: $ 14.95 Sponsor: Yes Samples […]
“This is an outstanding expression of Connecticut Broadleaf for the Liga Privada Unico Serie. Flavor is where this cigar excels. What’s nice about the Bauhaus is it isn’t your cookie-cutter Connecticut Broadleaf. The short robusto format also works very well with this cigar.” Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Brazilian Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua […]
“Drew Estate did an amazing job at making these cigars “All Dekk’d Out”…this was an impressive offering. It’s a cigar that has gotten better over time.” Wrapper: High Priming Mexican San Andres Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate Toro: 6 x 52 Price: $12.00 Sponsor: Yes […]
“The E.P. Carrillo got a lot of accolades over the past few months – and with good reason. This is a fantastic offering by Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Jr.” Wrapper: Connecticut Havana Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Tabacalera La Alianza Prequel: 5 x 50 Price: $10.75 Sponsor: No Samples Provided for Initial […]
“The Plasencia Alma del Fuego Candente was good enough to make the Cigar Coop Top 20 last year. The Concepción size shines even more…I believe the Concepción is the Belle of the Ball of this line.” Wrapper Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, including Ometepe Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Plasencia Cigars S.A. Concepción: 6 […]
“This is a cigar I could recommend to any cigar enthusiast, any time of the day. It’s a cigar I would smoke again and it certainly garners box-worthy consideration.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Claro Binder: Nicaraguan Habano (Condega) Filler: Honduran Corojo ’99, Dominican Piloto Cubano Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez de Nicaragua Lonsdale: 6 […]
