D’Crossier Diplomacy Series The D’Crossier Diplomacy Series is a cigar line that is made by a company called Pure Aroma Cigars. The company is run by Isaisas Santana Diaz. Pure Aroma Cigars is based out of Miami, Florida but uses a factory in Costa Rica to make their cigars. Diaz is originally from Havana, Cuba […]
Cigar Review: Ora Vivo Armand Assante
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Legacy Brands, Ora Vivo, Review, Victor Vitale
Ora Vivo Armand Assante Just prior to the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, a cigar was announced that was a collaboration between Victor Vitale of Legacy Brands, Gary Macchione of Boutique Cigar Brands, and film actor Armand Assante. The cigar is called the Ora Vivo Armand Assante, and as the name indicates it carries Assante’s name. […]
Cigar Review: CRAFT 2013 – La Campaña de Panamá Soberana by RoMa Craft Tobac
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Review, RoMa Craft Tobac
The CRAFT 2013 – La Campana de Panama Soberana represents the first release of RoMa Craft Tobac’s CRAFT line. This marks RoMa Craft Tobac’s launch into the limited edition game. Since it’s formation in 2012, RoMa Craft Tobac has focused on building its core lines – CroMagnon, Aquitaine, Intemperance BA XXI and Intemperance EC XVIII. 2013 has […]
Cigar Review: Viva Republica Guerrilla Warfare
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Review, Viva Republica
Viva Republica Guerrilla Warfare The Guerrilla Warfare was a new cigar line showcased by Viva Republica at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas. Viva Republica was founded by Jason Holly, who owns the El Humidor retail store in Northeast Pennsylvania. The company launched its first blend, the Rapture at the 2012 IPCPR Trade […]
Cigar Review: Davidoff of Geneva 25th Anniversary
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 91-93, Davidoff, Review
Davidoff of Geneva 25th Anniversary At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Davidoff showcased a cigar to commemorate the company’s 25th anniversary in the United States. The cigar is appropriately titled, “Davidoff of Geneva 25th Anniversary”. Prior to the trade show, we noted an appearance by Davidoff North America President Jim Young on Kiss My Ash […]
Cigar Review: Robusto by Valentia
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Review, Valentia
Robusto by Valentia In 2013, a new cigar company was launched called Valentia. The company makes their cigars in the Dominican Republic. Valentia is a new cigar company that also has an interesting giveback story. The company has established a program called “Valentia Assistance for Law Enforcement” (VALE). Under the VALE program, when a tobacconist […]
Cigar Review: AKA Solace
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, AKA Cigars, Review
AKA Solace The AKA Solace was the third core line blend released by Texas-based cigar manufacturer AKA Cigars. AKA Cigars stands for “American Kick Ass” Cigars. The company is run by Jay Lundy and Tom Poehler. Back in 2010, the company connected with Christian Eiroa who started working with them on their initial blend […]
Cigar Review: Kristoff Galerones DR4
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 1 Comment 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Galerones, Kristoff, Review
Kristoff Galerones DR4 The Kristoff Galerones DR4 is one of four new cigar blends that has bee introduced under 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 feature more sleek packaging, […]
Cigar Review: Tatuaje 10th Anniversary Grand Chasseur TAA 2013
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 1 Comment 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Review, TAA, Tatuaje
Tatuaje 10th Anniversary Grand Chasseur In 2013, Tatuaje Cigars would once again make available an exclusive cigar for sale in Tobacconist Association of America (TAA) retailers. This would mark the third consecutive year there would be a Tatuaje cigar would be available for the TAA. However the 2013 version would have a different twist. Both […]
Cigar Review: Tatuaje Avion 13 FF
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Review, Tatuaje
Tatuaje Avion 13 FF The Tatuaje Avion 13 FF originally started out to be the 2013 offering of the Avion series. The Avion series consists of a single annual limited edition vitola that has been based on Tatuaje’s Fausto blend. During the production process the Avion 13, Tatuaje’s Pete Johnson made a decision to switch […]