A few weeks ago, we previewed a cigar being made by the Fabrica de Tabacos Nica Sueno called “Leaf & Bean by Esteban”. The cigar is being made for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based retailer Jim Robinson’s Leaf & Bean shops. The Nica Sueno factory has gained a name as it is most noteworthy for producing cigars for […]
Cigar Review: Room 101 Namakubi Ecuador H-Town
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Camacho, Davidoff, Review, Room 101
Room 101 Namakubi Ecuador H-Town The Room 101 Namakubi Ecuador H-Town is a retail-exclusive cigar to Stogies World Class Cigars located in Houston, Texas. The H-Town introduces a lancero frontmark into the Namakubi Ecuador series. It was earlier in 2013 where the Room 101 Namakubi Ecuador became the eighth line to be released in Matt […]
Cigar Review: Chinnock Cellars Pressoir
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Chinnock Cellars, Review
Chinnock Cellars Pressoir At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Chinnock Cellars Cigars showcased their third line, the Pressoir. This cigar is significant for three reasons: First it marks the first maduro to be made by the company; second, it is the first cigar Chinnock Cellars has been made outside the United States as they turn […]
Assessment Update: E-Stunner by E.P. Carrillo (Brahman)
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Assessment Update, E.P. Carrillo, EPC
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) A re-assessment and re-score of a previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we provide an […]
Cigar Review: Tatuaje Avion 13 Reserva
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 91-93, Review, Tatuaje
Tatuaje Avion 13 Reserva The Tatuaje Avion 13 Reserva marks the latest entry in Tatuaje’s Avion series. The Avion is an off-shoot of the Tatuaje Fausto line consisting of a series of annually released box-pressed perfecto vitolas. The series started with the Avion 11 in 2011. The Avion 13 (2013) is the third size to be released […]
Cigar Review: Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 Warrior Joe Bushmaster
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Ortega, Ortega Wild Bunch 2013, Review
Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 – Warrior Joe Bushmaster The Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 Warrior Joe is the tenth installment in a monthly series of cigars developed by Ortega Premium Cigars. The Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 series is a unique limited production cigar concept that was introduced by Ortega Premium Cigars. The idea behind the Ortega […]
Cigar Review: Toraño Exodus 1959 Finite 2013
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 2 Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Review, Toraño
The Torano Exodus 1959 Finite 2013 was one of two new releases by Torano Family Cigars launched at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show. The Finite 2013 would become the fourth installment of Torano’s Exodus line of cigars. According to company President Charlie Torano the Exodus line “…commemorates the legendary Cuban cigar families’ 1959 flight to freedom. The […]
Cigar Review: Kristoff Galerones Ceniza de Plata
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Galerones, Kristoff, Review
Kristoff Galerones Ceniza de Plata The Kristoff Galerones Ceniza de Plata is one of four new cigar blends that has been introduced in Kristoff’s Galerones line. We’ve been covering and reviewing this line extensively on Cigar Coop. The Galerones line is not just a set of new cigars, but has marked a radical change in direction for the products being […]
2013 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #27: La Palina Collection Mr. Sam (Part 4 of Epic Encounters 2013)
William Cooper Cigar of the Year, Uncategorized No Comments 2013 Cigar of the Year, 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Epic Encounters, La Palina
“One thing I can count on is that each new La Palina blend delivers its own story in terms of the cigar experience – and Mr. Sam clearly does this.” #27 – La Palina Collection Mr. Sam Coming in at #27 on the 2013 Cigar of the Year countdown is the La Palina Collection Mr. Sam. […]
Cigar Review: Davidoff 2014 Year of the Horse
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Davidoff, Review
Davidoff 2014 Year of the Horse The Davidoff 2014 Year of the Horse is the second cigar by Davidoff to pay homage to the Chinese Zodiac. Last December, Davidoff released their first cigar in this line, the Davidoff 2013 Year of the Snake. This past June, when we first noted an appearance by Davidoff of […]