At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, Camacho Cigars unveiled a new limited edition cigar called the Camacho Shellback. Since the brand’s historic re-launch in 2013, Camacho Cigars has unveiled a limited edition cigar at each IPCPR Trade Show. This year’s edition is the initial release in what has been dubbed a new series called the […]
Cigar Review: Flor de las Antillas Maduro Box Pressed Torpedo by My Father Cigars
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, My Father, Review
As the name indicates, the Flor de las Antillas Maduro is a maduro version of My Father Cigars’ Flor de las Antillas line. Last month, New Hampshire based retailer Federal Cigar celebrated its 95th anniversary. As a part of the celebration, two cigars were featured. One of those two cigars was a shop exclusive from E.P. […]
Cigar Review: Henry Clay Stalk Cut Toro by Altadis USA
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Altadis, Henry Clay
The Henry Clay Stalk Cut is a new regular production line by Altadis USA. Henry Clay is a brand that traces its origins back to Cuba in the 1840s. Eventually it was a brand acquired by Altadis USA, who would acquire the U.S. rights to the brand. While Altadis released a Henry Clay cigar in the […]
Cigar Review: Nomad H-Town San Andres Lancero
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Nomad, Review
The Nomad H-Town San Andres Lancero is a shop exclusive cigar from Nomad Cigar Company for Stogies World Class cigars in Houston, Texas. It is the eighth installment in Stogies’ H-Town series. The H-Town series is quite unique in that it is comprised entirely of lancero vitolas. Stogies owner Jorge Ahued has partnered with leading cigar […]
Cigar Review: QuickDraw Connecticut Short Panatela by Southern Draw Cigars
William Cooper Reviews 2 Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, Review, Southern Draw
Earlier this month, Southern Draw Cigars announced its newest blend, the QuickDraw Connecticut. Southern Draw Cigars was founded by Robert Holt and a group of U.S. Veterans. The name is appropriate to the company’s vision. Southern Draw seeks to keep to the promoting “Southern” culture and in particular paying homage to being a Southern gentleman. In […]
Cigar Review: Cornelius Toro by Cornelius & Anthony
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Cornelius & Anthony, Review
The Cornelius is one of two new cigars launched in 2016 by the brand Cornelius & Anthony (C & A). Cornelius & Anthony is the premium cigar division S & M Brands. S & M Brands is owned by the Bailey family and run by Steven Bailey. The family has over 150 years in the tobacco industry. […]
Cigar Review: Hoyo Robusto by Hoyo de Monterrey
William Cooper Reviews 2 Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, General, Hoyo de Monterrey, Review
In 2015, the Hoyo de Monterrey brand celebrated its 150th anniversary. To commemorate the occasion General Cigar Company released a limited edition cigar called the Hoyo de Monterrey Edicion de Cumpleanos 150. This cigar not only paid homage to the history of the brand, but also provided a conduit to look forward to the future as […]
Cigar Review: Viaje C-4 2015
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Review, Viaje
In 2015 after a one year hiatus, the Viaje TNT and Viaje C-4 made a return. These cigars returned with a couple of big changes. For starters, these would mark the first Viaje releases to come out of the Dominican Republic and the PDR Cigars factory (a factory that Viaje has now built a strong partnership […]
Cigar Review: Avo 90th Classic Covers Volume 3 (Part of the Avo Improvisation Series)
William Cooper Reviews 2 Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, AVO, Davidoff
The Avo 90th Classic Covers Volume 3 is a limited edition cigar that has two themes to it. The first is that it is a cigar that commemorates the 90th birthday of brand ambassador Avo Uvezian. Secondly, it is the third installment of a series in the limited edition line known as the Avo Improvisation […]
Cigar Review: Wilson Adams Black Label No. 4
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, Review, Wilson Adams
The Wilson Adams Black Label is the latest line to be released by Wilson Adams Cigars. The Black Label introduces a Connecticut Shade Cigar into the company’s portfolio. The company refers to this cigar as its “Dark Connecticut” and the name is appropriate because the cigar uses a darker shade of a Connecticut wrapper. The […]