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 […]
Assessment Update: Recluse Kanú #1 by Iconic Leaf Cigar Company
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Assessment Update, Iconic Leaf Cigars
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 a numerical […]
Cigar Review: Nomad S-307
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 91-93, House of Emilio, Nomad, Review
Nomad S-307 The Nomad S-307 marks the second core line, and third blend overall being released by Fred Rewey‘s Nomad Cigar Company. It is also second cigar that Rewey has done in Nicaragua – joining his limited release Nomad LE Lot 1386 cigar. For the S-307, Rewey has teamed up with Tabacalera Fernandez to produce […]
Cigar Review: Casa Fernandez Aganorsa Leaf Maduro Illustre
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 91-93, Casa Fernandez, Review
Casa Fernandez Aganorsa Leaf Maduro Illustre Earlier this month, Casa Fernandez announced some line extensions to they Casa Fernandez Aganorsa Leaf and JFR lines. These lines introduced the Casa Fernandez Aganorsa Leaf Maduro Illustre and JFR Junior (Natural and Maduro) frontmarks. For the Aganorsa Leaf Maduro line, the Illustre becomes the third vitola to […]
Cigar Review: Black Warrior – Reagan by R&R Cigars
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, House Cigar, R&R Cigars, Review
Black Warrior – Reagan by R&R Cigars Note from the Editor: A new feature is being introduced on Cigar Coop that will provide assessments of some house exclusive cigars from some of the great retailers nationwide. We’ve found some house cigars to offer high quality cigar experiences, and from time to time we will highlight […]
Cigar Review: Viaje Full Moon 2013
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Review, Viaje
Viaje Full Moon (2013 release) In terms of 2013, Viaje’s focus has mostly been around line extensions and follow-up small batches to many of their existing releases. It was back in May when I talked with Viaje president Andre Farkas about his 2013 plans. He mentioned he had something special in the works for Halloween. […]
Cigar Review: Recluse Draconian Sidewinder #1 by Iconic Leaf Cigar Company
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Iconic Leaf Cigars, Review
Recluse Draconian Sidewinder #1 Prior to the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Iconic Leaf Cigar Company announced their cigar line of cigars, the Recluse Draconian line. While there was an early release to select retailers, three vitolas called “Sidewinders” were kept under lock and key until the trade show actually opened. The concept behind the Sidewinders […]
Cigar Review: AFR-75 by PDR Cigars
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 3 Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, PDR Cigars, Pinar Del Rio, Review
AFR-75 Sublime The AFR-75 was one of two new blends launched by PDR Cigars at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas. The AFR-75 derives its name from the initials its Master Blender, Abraham Flores Rosario as well as his year of birth (1975). Ever since he expanded his PDR Cigars factory in Tamboril, […]
Cigar Review: Reinado Grand Empire Reserve Petit Lancero
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 1 Comment 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Reinado, Review
Reinado Grand Empire Reserve Petit Lancero The Reinado Grand Empire Reserve Petit Lancero was one of three line extensions introduced by Reinado their Grand Empire Reserve (GER) line at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show. In addition to the Petit Lancero, a corona gorda, and a box-press Toro were introduced. Back in 2012, Reinado had launched the […]
Cigar Review: Kristoff Galerones Sentido
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 1 Comment 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Galerones, Kristoff, Review
Kristoff Galerones Sentido The Kristoff Galerones Sentido is one of four new cigar blends that has been introduced in Kristoff’s Galerones line. The Galerones line is not just a set of new cigars, but it marks a radical change in direction for the products being released by Kristoff. The Galerones line features more sleek packaging, and incorporates tobaccos Kristoff […]