The Pier 28 Oscuro is the third release by Tim Wong’s Pier 28 Premium Cigars. Wong is a cigar industry veteran who also is the West Coast Territory Manager for Espinosa Premium Cigars. Back in 2016, he also added the role of brand owner to his resume as he launched Pier 28 Premium Cigars. To […]
Cigar Review: Crowned Heads Juarez 4 3/4 x 52
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 88-90, Buy Multiples, Crowned Heads, Review, Thompson CIgar
Late in 2018, Crowned Heads Cigars announced an exclusive offering to Thompson Cigar known as Juarez. It is the latest Crowned Heads line to be inspired by the song Cocaine Blues. In particular the reference to Juarez comes in that song’s lyrics (“Made a good run but I run too slow they overtook me down […]
Cigar Review: Viaje Craft Series For the Love of the Leaf
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 88-90, Buy One, News, Viaje
For the Love of the Leaf is the second installment of the Viaje Craft Series. In 2018, Viaje launched the Craft Series. It’s a line that draws its inspiration from the craft beer business. According to Viaje, each release of the Craft Series will involve incorporating some of the best tobaccos from chosen factories. Each […]
Agile Cigar Review: Nat Sherman Timeless Sterling Short Robusto
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews No Comments 88-90, Agile Cigar Review, Assessment Update, Buy Multiples, Nat Sherman
Agile Cigar Reviews are cigar assessments where we 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 or giving a score for the first time. It might be a blend we […]
Agile Cigar Review: CAO Zócalo
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews No Comments 88-90, Agile Cigar Review, Assessment Update, Box Worthy Consideration, CAO, General
Agile Cigar Reviews are cigar assessments where we 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 or giving a score for the first time. It might be a blend we […]
Cigar Review: Brick House Double Connecticut Toro by J.C. Newman Cigar Company
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 88-90, Buy Multiples, JC Newman, Review
In 2017 J.C. Newman Cigar Company introduced its third regular production offering under its Brick House brand known as the Brick House Double Connecticut. J.C. Newman operates the oldest cigar factory in America, the company also makes cigars in both the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua. In Nicaragua, one of the brands produced there is the […]
Agile Cigar Review: 1502 XO Lancero
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews No Comments 1502, 88-90, Global Premium Cigars, GPC, Review, Try a Sample
Agile Cigar Reviews are cigar assessments where we 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 or giving a score for the first time. It might be a blend we […]
Cigar Review: Espinosa Eminent Domain
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 88-90, Buy One, Espinosa, Review
Back in 2014, Espinosa Cigars launched a new series of cigars known as “The Backroom Series.” It is a series of cigars that have been exclusively offered to Espinosa Cigars branded-lounges. The first cigar in that series was known as “The Alibi,” a Habano Oscuro-wrapped blend in one size – a 6 x 48 Short […]
Cigar Review: AJ Fernandez New World Cameroon Selection Toro
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 88-90, AJ Fernandez Cigars, Buy Multiples, Review
Late in 2018, AJ Fernandez Cigars released its fourth blend under its New World line, the New World Cameroon Selection. As the name indicates, it features a Cameroon wrapper and is the first Cameroon wrapper to be released in the AJ Fernandez Cigars portfolio. The first New World was introduced in 2014 in the form […]
Cigar Review: Alec Bradley Fine & Rare JRS 10=(86) Second Issue
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 88-90, Alec Bradley, Buy One, Review
In 2011, Alec Bradley Cigars launched an annual limited edition project known as Fine & Rare. It has become the company’s signature limited edition series and one of the most popular. The distinguishing thing that sets Fine & Rare apart is the fact that it incorporates ten different tobaccos into the blend. At press time, […]