“Overall, I have found this to provide a complete cigar smoking experience – and it proves to rank as one of the better releases made by Rocky Patel Premium Cigars.” #26 – Rocky Patel II.XXVI Coming in at #26 on the 2013 Cigar of the Year countdown is the Rocky Patel II.XXVI. This cigar was launched […]
Cigar Review: Kristoff Galerones Ceniza de Plata
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Galerones, Kristoff, Review
Kristoff Galerones Ceniza de Plata The Kristoff Galerones Ceniza de Plata is one of four new cigar blends that has been introduced in Kristoff’s Galerones line. We’ve been covering and reviewing this line extensively on Cigar Coop. The Galerones line is not just a set of new cigars, but has marked a radical change in direction for the products being […]
2013 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #27: La Palina Collection Mr. Sam (Part 4 of Epic Encounters 2013)
William Cooper Cigar of the Year, Uncategorized No Comments 2013 Cigar of the Year, 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Epic Encounters, La Palina
“One thing I can count on is that each new La Palina blend delivers its own story in terms of the cigar experience – and Mr. Sam clearly does this.” #27 – La Palina Collection Mr. Sam Coming in at #27 on the 2013 Cigar of the Year countdown is the La Palina Collection Mr. Sam. […]
Cigar Review: Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial 2013
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, Oliva, Review
Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial 2013 The Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial is an annual limited production release that is a maduro version of the popular Oliva Serie V (which uses a Nicaraguan Habano Sun-grown wrapper). Each year, the Serie V Maduro is done in a single vitola, and there have been many blend/wrapper variations […]
Cigar Review: Davidoff 2014 Year of the Horse
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Davidoff, Review
Davidoff 2014 Year of the Horse The Davidoff 2014 Year of the Horse is the second cigar by Davidoff to pay homage to the Chinese Zodiac. Last December, Davidoff released their first cigar in this line, the Davidoff 2013 Year of the Snake. This past June, when we first noted an appearance by Davidoff of […]
2013 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #30: Alec Bradley Nica Puro (Part 1 of Epic Encounters 2013)
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“This cigar is truly a testament to everything good about Nicaraguan tobacco” #30 – Alec Bradley Nica Puro Coming in at #30 – and kicking off the 2013 Cigar of the Year Countdown is the Alec Bradley Nica Puro. The Alec Bradley Nica Puro gives Alec Bradley a spot in the Cigar of the Year countdown […]
Assessment Update: Recluse Kanú #1 by Iconic Leaf Cigar Company
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Assessment Update, Iconic Leaf Cigars
Assessment Updates will be posted on this web-site to: 1) Assess “pre-review” cigars that were not given a rating or score (typically pre-release cigars); 2) Provide numeric ratings to cigars previously assessed prior to the implementation of the numeric scoring system; 3) A re-assessment and re-score of a previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we provide a numerical […]
Cigar Review: Black Warrior – Reagan by R&R Cigars
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, House Cigar, R&R Cigars, Review
Black Warrior – Reagan by R&R Cigars Note from the Editor: A new feature is being introduced on Cigar Coop that will provide assessments of some house exclusive cigars from some of the great retailers nationwide. We’ve found some house cigars to offer high quality cigar experiences, and from time to time we will highlight […]
Cigar Review: Kristoff Galerones Sentido
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 1 Comment 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Galerones, Kristoff, Review
Kristoff Galerones Sentido The Kristoff Galerones Sentido is one of four new cigar blends that has been introduced in Kristoff’s Galerones line. The Galerones line is not just a set of new cigars, but it marks a radical change in direction for the products being released by Kristoff. The Galerones line features more sleek packaging, and incorporates tobaccos Kristoff […]
Cigar Review: CRAFT 2013 – La Campaña de Panamá Soberana by RoMa Craft Tobac
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Review, RoMa Craft Tobac
The CRAFT 2013 – La Campana de Panama Soberana represents the first release of RoMa Craft Tobac’s CRAFT line. This marks RoMa Craft Tobac’s launch into the limited edition game. Since it’s formation in 2012, RoMa Craft Tobac has focused on building its core lines – CroMagnon, Aquitaine, Intemperance BA XXI and Intemperance EC XVIII. 2013 has […]