The Cornelius is one of two new cigars launched in 2016 by the brand Cornelius & Anthony (C & A). Cornelius & Anthony is the premium cigar division S & M Brands. S & M Brands is owned by the Bailey family and run by Steven Bailey. The family has over 150 years in the tobacco industry. […]
Cigar Review: Hoyo Robusto by Hoyo de Monterrey
William Cooper Reviews 2 Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, General, Hoyo de Monterrey, Review
In 2015, the Hoyo de Monterrey brand celebrated its 150th anniversary. To commemorate the occasion General Cigar Company released a limited edition cigar called the Hoyo de Monterrey Edicion de Cumpleanos 150. This cigar not only paid homage to the history of the brand, but also provided a conduit to look forward to the future as […]
Cigar Review: Viaje C-4 2015
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Review, Viaje
In 2015 after a one year hiatus, the Viaje TNT and Viaje C-4 made a return. These cigars returned with a couple of big changes. For starters, these would mark the first Viaje releases to come out of the Dominican Republic and the PDR Cigars factory (a factory that Viaje has now built a strong partnership […]
Cigar Review: Avo 90th Classic Covers Volume 3 (Part of the Avo Improvisation Series)
William Cooper Reviews 2 Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, AVO, Davidoff
The Avo 90th Classic Covers Volume 3 is a limited edition cigar that has two themes to it. The first is that it is a cigar that commemorates the 90th birthday of brand ambassador Avo Uvezian. Secondly, it is the third installment of a series in the limited edition line known as the Avo Improvisation […]
Cigar Review: Gotham Heroes Alec Bradley Robusto
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Alec Bradley, Gotham Cigars, Review
The Gotham Heroes Alec Bradley is a cigar line that is a exclusive cigar to Miami Florida-area online retailer Gotham Cigars. It is the initial release of a line called the Gotham Heroes Series. The Gotham Heroes Series is intended to be a series of collaborations where Gotham will team up with leading cigar manufacturers to […]
Agile Cigar Review: La Hacienda Gran Robusto by Warped Cigars
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews 1 Comment 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Agile Cigar Review, Assessment Update, Warped Cigars
Agile Cigar Reviews replace what we termed “Assessment Updates”. The concept is the same, but the name is different. Agile Cigar Reviews use a lightweight, shorter format. These will never take the place of our comprehensive reviews. They are only used on blends we have previously assessed. This might be a blend we are re-scoring […]
Agile Cigar Review: Tatuaje Mexican Experiment Robusto
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews 5 Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Agile Cigar Review, Assessment Update, Tatuaje
Agile Cigar Reviews replace what we termed “Assessment Updates”. The concept is the same, but the name is different. Agile Cigar Reviews use a lightweight, shorter format. These will never take the place of our comprehensive reviews. They are only used on blends we have previously assessed. This might be a blend we are re-scoring […]
Agile Cigar Review: Montecristo White Vintage Connecticut No. 3
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, Agile Cigar Review, Altadis, Assessment Update, Montecristo
Agile Cigar Reviews replace what we termed “Assessment Updates”. The concept is the same, but the name is different. Agile Cigar Reviews use a lightweight, shorter format. These will never take the place of our comprehensive reviews. They are only used on blends we have previously assessed. This might be a blend we are re-scoring […]
Cigar Review: E.P. Carrillo Edición Limitada 2015
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, E.P. Carrillo, EPC, Review
At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, E.P. Carrillo showcased the E.P. Carrillo Edicion Limitada 2015. The Edicion Limitada Series was launched in 2010, and each year has featured a different blend in a single size. The Edicion Limitada brought back similar branding that had been seen with the 2010 to 2013 releases of the series. […]
Agile Cigar Review: Avo XO Intermezzo
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, Agile Cigar Review, Assessment Update, AVO, Davidoff
Agile Cigar Reviews replace what we termed “Assessment Updates”. The concept is the same, but the name is different. Agile Cigar Reviews use a lightweight, shorter format. These will never take the place of our comprehensive reviews. They are only used on blends we have previously assessed. This might be a blend we are re-scoring […]