In 2012, Crowned Heads released its first limited edition cigar known as the Four Kicks Mule Kick LE 2012. Four Kicks was the debut line by Nashville, Tennessee-based Crowned Heads. During a production run for Four Kicks, there was a batch of Ecuadorian Habano wrapper that was deemed too dark to use for the Four […]
Cigar Review: Camacho Liberty 2017
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 88-90, Camacho, Davidoff, Review, Try a Sample
While there have been many changes to Camacho Cigars following the acquisition by Davidoff, one thing that Camacho cigar enthusiasts have always been able to count on is the annual release of the Camacho Liberty series. It’s a cigar usually released to coincide with U.S. Independence Day celebrations. 2017 marked a milestone Camacho Liberty series […]
Cigar Review: Emilio Grimalkin Toro (2018)
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 88-90, Boutiques Unified, Buy Multiples, Emilio, Review
Earlier this year, Emilio Cigars announced it was bringing back what many consider to be its most iconic release, Grimalkin. The Grimalkin made its debut back in 2011. It was a project spearheaded by Gary Griffith who at the time was the brand developer for Emilio. It was a cigar shrouded in mystery in terms […]
Agile Cigar Review: Viaje Summerfest 2018
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews No Comments 88-90, Agile Cigar Review, Assessment Update, Buy One, Viaje
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 providing a score for the first time. It might be a blend we […]
Cigar Review: La Palina Number Series LP01 Robusto
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 88-90, La Palina, Review, Try a Sample
Last year, La Palina Cigars showcased a new line called the La Palina Number Series. As the name indicates, each blend is denoted by a particular number. The first two installments of this series LP01 and LP02 were announced just prior to the 2018 IPCPR, but there have been many reports of pre-FDA stealth releases […]
Cigar Review: Casa Fernandez Miami Tobacco Haven 30th Connecticut
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 88-90, AGANORSA Leaf, Buy Multiples, Casa Fernandez, Review
In 2018, Tobacco Haven, a family run retailer out of Brookline, New Hampshire is celebrating 30 years in business. Earlier this year, the retailer announced it was teaming up with Aganorsa Leaf for a special limited edition shop exclusive to commemorate Tobacco Haven’s 30th anniversary, Casa Fernandez Miami Tobacco Haven 30th. The blend was a 100% Nicaraguan […]
Cigar Review: Epic Maduro Robusto
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 88-90, Buy Multiples, Epic Cigars, Review
In 2014, a brand called Epic Cigars was launched by a newcomer to the premium cigar industry named Dean Parsons. Parsons was a cigar enthusiast who had been working in the real estate business in the Turks & Caicos Islands. During his time in the Caribbean, he made several trips to the Dominican Republic. This led […]
Cigar Review: FSG Belicoso by Drew Estate
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 88-90, Buy Multiples, Drew Estate, Florida Sun Grown Tobacco, FSG, Review
The FSG cigar is a project between Drew Estate and Jeff Borysiewicz, the owner and founder of Corona Cigar Company in Orlando, Florida. FSG stands for Florida Sun Grown, and that’s because there is tobacco from the state of Florida incorporated into the blend. The tobacco comes from a farm that Borysiewicz purchased in Clermont, Florida. When Borysiewicz […]
Cigar Review: Macanudo Inspirado Black Robusto (2017 Release)
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 88-90, Buy Multiples, General, Macanudo, Review
On the eve of the opening of the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show and Convention, General Cigar showcased two new additions to its Macanudo Inspirado line at the event’s opening night reception. These cigars were the Macanudo Inspirado White (a Connecticut Shade cigar) and an all-new version of the Macanudo Inspirado Black (a Connecticut Broadleaf maduro cigar). The […]
Cigar Review: La Flor Dominicana Factory Press (2017)
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 88-90, Buy One, La Flor Dominicana, LFD, Review
At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, La Flor Dominicana released the latest installment of its Factory Press series. This year’s release was simply dubbed the La Flor Dominicana Factory Press. It was the first Factory Press release that La Flor Dominicana had released in four years. The Factory Press series has three signature characteristics: First, […]