Viaje Zombie Antidote The Viaje Zombie Antidote is the latest installment into the Zombie line of cigars in the Viaje portfolio. If you watched Episode 86 of Stogie Geeks back on February 27th, you learned that this was an upcoming release for 2014. With the exception of the Viaje Zombie Super Shot, the Viaje Zombie […]
Cigar Review: La Colmena Unico Especial by Warped Cigars
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Review, Warped Cigars
La Colmena Unico Especial by Warped Cigars The La Colmena Unico Especial is a cigar that will debut at the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show by Warped Cigars. The Unico Especial is a variation of a new line being launched by Warped Cigars called La Colmena. The Unico Especial is a cigar that is only going […]
Cigar Review: La Antiguedad by My Father Cigars
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 2 Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, My Father, Review
La Antiguedad by My Father Cigars – Toro La Antiguedad is a new line by My Father Cigars that has been launched in 2014. From its initial appearance, its banding evokes memories of another line by My Father Cigars, the Flor de las Antillas. La Antiguedad is a completely different line; but with the banding […]
Cigar Review: Las Cumbres Tabaco Señorial by José Blanco
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Las Cumbres, Review
Las Cumbres Tabaco Senorial by Jose Blanco – Corona Gorda No. 5 The Senorial by Jose Blanco is the debut release by new company Las Cumbres Tabaco. This is the company formed by longtime industry veteran Jose Blanco. Blanco is best known for his long-time association with La Aurora Cigars in the Dominican Republic. After […]
Cigar Review: Nat Sherman Sterling
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 1 Comment 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Nat Sherman, Review
Nat Sherman Sterling Corona Gorda The Nat Sherman Sterling is a cigar that was launched at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas. This cigar would be the fourth blend and third line (joining Nat Sherman 1930 and the two Timeless Collection lines) of the Michael Herklots era at Nat Sherman. It was in 2011 […]
Assessment Update: Tatuaje Lil’ Drac (Part of the Little Monsters Series)
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Assessment Update, Little Monsters, Tatuaje
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/score cigars. Today, we re-assess […]
Cigar Review: Cuéllar Connecticut Krēmē by Villiger Cigars
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 3 Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Cuellar, Review, Villiger
The Cuellar Connecticut Krēmē is one of three new lines introduced in 2014 by Villiger Cigars. It was two years go when Roy MacLaren was named President of Villiger North America. MacLaren has been instrumental in bringing renewed focus and energy to the premium cigar division at Villiger. This included hiring Fabian Barrantes as Director of Marketing […]
Cigar Review: Tortuga 215 Coyote Negro by Legacy Brands
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 1 Comment 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Legacy Brands, Review, Tortuga, Victor Vitale
Tortuga 215 Coyote Negro – Belicoso At this year’s 2014 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, Victor Vitale and Legacy Brands will launch the Tortuga 215 Coyote Negro. This is an off-shoot of the Tortuga 215 Reserva line that was introduced at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show. The Coyote Negro introduces a dark Brazilian Mata […]
Cigar Review: Bandolero Bravos by Selected Tobacco
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Bandolero, Review, Selected Tobacco
Bandolero Bravos – Humitube packaging Bandolero is one of three brands produced by Selected Tobacco. Selected Tobacco is run by Nelson Alfonso. Alfonso is a graphic artist who is most famous for doing the artwork and packaging of the Cohiba Behike. In 2012, he launched Selected Tobacco and has now launched three brands – Atabey, […]
Assessment Update: Tatuaje Baby Face (Part of the Little Monsters Series)
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Assessment Update, Little Monsters, Tatuaje
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/score cigars. Today, we re-assess […]