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) Provide a re-assessment and re-score of a previously assessed/scored cigar. Today, we provide […]
Assessment Update: PDR 1878 Reserva Dominicana Capa Habana
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 88-90, Assessment Update, Nice to Have, Pinar Del Rio
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) Provide a re-assessment and re-score of previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we provide a […]
Cigar Review: Asylum 13
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 4 Comments 88-90, Asylum Cigars, Nice to Have, Review, Tabacaleras Unidas
Asylum 13 The Asylum 13 is one of three blends that was a part of the launch of Asylum Cigars. Asylum Cigars made its debut around the time of the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show. The company was started by Tom Lazuka and Kevin Baxter. In addition, Asylum Cigars is partnering with Christian Eiroa and his […]
Cigar Review: Ezra Zion Honor Series Reagan
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 88-90, Ezra Zion, Nice to Have, Review
Ezra Zion Reagan The Ezra Zion Honor Series Reagan is one of two cigars that was launched in 2012 by Ezra Zion Cigars. Ezra Zion Cigars is a new boutique cigar company that launched just prior to the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show in Orlando, Florida. Coming out of the show, the company definitely made an […]
Cigar Review: La Flor Dominicana Doomsday 2012 Meaner Digger
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 88-90, La Flor Dominicana, LFD, Review
La Flor Dominicana Doomsday 2012 Meaner Digger The La Flor Dominicana Meaner Digger is a limited edition, retail-exclusive cigar for Tobacco Haven in Brookline, New Hampshire. There are two distinguishing characteristics that have made this a cigar of interest to many. First, it is a massive cigar – measuring 10 inches with a 60 ring […]
Assessment Update: Viaje Oro Reserva VOR No. 5 2012
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 88-90, Assessment Update, Nice to Have, Viaje
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) Provide a re-assessment and re-score of previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we provide a […]
Cigar Review: Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial 2012
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 88-90, Nice to Have, Oliva, Review
Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial 2012 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 blend variations over […]
Assessment Update: E.P. Carrillo Edición Limitada 2011 – Dark Rituals
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 88-90, Assessment Update, E.P. Carrillo, EPC, Nice to Have
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) Provide a re-assessment and re-score of previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we provide a […]
Cigar Review: Liga Privada Unico Serie Papas Fritas
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 88-90, Drew Estate, IPCPR 2012, Liga Privada, Review
Liga Privada Unico Serie Papas Fritas The Liga Privada Unico Serie Papas Fritas is the latest release to join the Liga Privada family. Back in late May, we provided some early details about the Papas Fritas project. This corona-size cigar is a tripa corta (that means short-fill) smoke that is comprised of trimmings from the […]
Assessment Update: 601 La Bomba by Espinosa Cigars
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 601, 88-90, Assessment Update, Espinosa, Nice to Have
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) Provide a re-assessment and re-score of previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we provide a […]