Back in 1930, Nat Sherman opened his first tobacco shop in Manhattan’s garment district carrying his name. It didn’t take long for the company to become an iconic destination in New York for cigar enthusiasts. Now three generations and 85 years later, the company remains a family-run business in New York. The company has also […]
Agile Cigar Review: Arturo Fuente Casa Cuba Doble Cuatro
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Agile Cigar Review, Assessment Update, Fuente
Agile Cigar Reviews replace what we termed “Assessment Updates”. The concept is the same, but the name is different. Agile Cigar Reviews 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 […]
Cigar Review: Illusione Singularé EL 2014 Anunnaki
William Cooper Reviews 2 Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Illusione, Review
In 2014, Illusione Cigars released its fifth entry into its Singulare line – the Illusione Singulare EL 2014 Anunnaki. The Illusione Singulare line is an annual limited production release of a single blend done in a single size and has been a true one and done cigar. With the exception of the Illusione Singulare EL 2012 […]
Agile Cigar Review: Avo XO Legato
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews 1 Comment 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, Agile Cigar Review, AVO, Davidoff
Agile Cigar Reviews replace what we termed “Assessment Updates”. The concept is the same, but the name is different. Agile Cigar Reviews 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 […]
Cigar Review: Padrón 1926 Serie No. 47 Natural (TAA Exclusive)
William Cooper Reviews 2 Comments 2015 TAA Exclusive Series, 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, Padron, Review, TAA
The Padron 1926 Serie No. 47 is Padron Cigars’ contribution to the Tobacconist Association of America (TAA) Exclusive Series for 2015. This is the third installment by Padron Cigars that has been done for the TAA, but it is the first one to feature Padron’s ultra-premium 1926 Serie blend. The No. 47 introduces a 5 1/2 x […]
Cigar Review: Wilson Adams Mr. Wilson
William Cooper Reviews 2 Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, Review, Wilson Adams
Earlier this year Wilson Adams Cigar Company announced its third line called Mr. Wilson. The Mr. Wilson marks a few firsts for the company. First up, it is the first Wilson Adams cigar to incorporate a San Andres Mexican wrapper. Secondly, the cigar currently only available in a Torpedo – the first time Wilson Adams […]
Cigar Review: Gurkha Heritage Toro
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Gurkha, Review
2015 was a busy year for Gurkha Cigar Group at the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show. The company launched five new lines. One of those new lines is the Gurkha Heritage. The Gurkha Heritage is a blend that is being produced in Nicaragua at American Caribbean Tobacco. The blend is described as a project worked on […]
Agile Cigar Review: Tatuaje Avion 13 FF
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, Agile Cigar Review, Assessment Update, Tatuaje
Agile Cigar Reviews replace what we termed “Assessment Updates”. The concept is the same, but the name is different. Agile Cigar Reviews 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 […]
Cigar Review: Señor Andre’s Chicharrones Bold (Maduro) by Viaje
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Review, Viaje
Senor Andre’s Chicharrones Bold is one of three blends that make up Viaje’s Senor Andre’s Chicharrones line. Viaje is a company that has become known not only for its small batch production model, but its seasonal / holiday releases. Earlier this spring, the three cigar set of Senor Andre’s Chicharrones along with the Viaje Jalapeno were released. While Viaje founder Andre Farkas told […]
Cigar Review: Nestor Miranda Collection One Life Edition Danno Habano (2015)
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Miami Cigars, Nestor Miranda, Review
In 2015, Miami Cigar and Company made a decision to release another installment of one of its special limited vitolas, the Nestor Miranda Danno. The latest release of the Danno would be incorporated into the revamping of the Nestor Miranda Collection. It was explained on Episode 126 of Stogie Geeks by Miami Cigar and Company Vice President […]