Robusto by Valentia In 2013, a new cigar company was launched called Valentia. The company makes their cigars in the Dominican Republic. Valentia is a new cigar company that also has an interesting giveback story. The company has established a program called “Valentia Assistance for Law Enforcement” (VALE). Under the VALE program, when a tobacconist […]
Cigar Review: AKA Solace
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, AKA Cigars, Review
AKA Solace The AKA Solace was the third core line blend released by Texas-based cigar manufacturer AKA Cigars. AKA Cigars stands for “American Kick Ass” Cigars. The company is run by Jay Lundy and Tom Poehler. Back in 2010, the company connected with Christian Eiroa who started working with them on their initial blend […]
Cigar Review: Kristoff Galerones DR4
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 1 Comment 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Galerones, Kristoff, Review
Kristoff Galerones DR4 The Kristoff Galerones DR4 is one of four new cigar blends that has bee introduced under 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 feature more sleek packaging, […]
Cigar Review: Tatuaje Avion 13 FF
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Review, Tatuaje
Tatuaje Avion 13 FF The Tatuaje Avion 13 FF originally started out to be the 2013 offering of the Avion series. The Avion series consists of a single annual limited edition vitola that has been based on Tatuaje’s Fausto blend. During the production process the Avion 13, Tatuaje’s Pete Johnson made a decision to switch […]
Cigar Review: Don Pepin Garcia Original Invictos (Blue Label)
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Don Pepin, My Father, Review
Don Pepin Garcia Original The Don Pepin Garcia Original is the brand that started it all. It was one of the first blends by Jose Pepin Garcia (better known as Don Pepin Garcia). The cigar was originally made at the El Rey de los Habanos factory, but production would shift to Tabacalera Cubanas S.A. in […]