Paul Garmirian Symphony 20 Salomones The Paul Garmirian Symphony 20 Limited Edition Salomones is a line of cigars meant to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Paul Garmirian cigars. When it comes to cigar history in the United States, no doubt Paul Garmirian (the name behind the brand) is going to be a part of it. […]
Cigar Review: Don Pepin Garcia Original Invictos (Blue Label)
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Don Pepin, My Father, Review
Don Pepin Garcia Original The Don Pepin Garcia Original is the brand that started it all. It was one of the first blends by Jose Pepin Garcia (better known as Don Pepin Garcia). The cigar was originally made at the El Rey de los Habanos factory, but production would shift to Tabacalera Cubanas S.A. in […]
Cigar Review: Reinado Grand Empire Reserve Toro
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 2 Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Reinado, Review
Note: We recently have changed our Assesment Rating System. For more information, see our October 2013 Editor’s Corner article. Reinado Grand Empire Reserve Toro At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Reinado Cigars showcased three line extensions to their Grand Empire Reserve (GER) line. These extensions would add a corona gorda, petite lancero, and box-pressed toro […]
Cigar Review: Juan Lopez (2013) by Altadis USA
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 2 Comments 91-93, Altadis, Juan Lopez, Nice to Have, Review
Juan Lopez (2013) by Altadis USA At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Altadis USA announced the return of its Juan Lopez line of cigars. The Juan Lopez line was made famous in Cuba. About ten years ago, Atladis USA acquired the U.S. naming rights. While they launched a line under that name, it was eventually […]
Assessment Update: Alec Bradley Fine and Rare HJ10-i Second Issue (Alec Bradley Fine and Rare 2013)
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 91-93, Alec Bradley, Assessment Update, Nice to Have
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: A. Flores Gran Reserva by PDR Cigars
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 91-93, Nice to Have, PDR Cigars, Pinar Del Rio, Review
A. Flores Gran Reserva – Robusto At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, the A. Flores Gran Reserva was one of two new lines being showcased by PDR Cigars. The A. Flores derives its name from its master blender, Abe Flores. Ever since he expanded his PDR Cigars factory in Tamboril, Dominican Republic, Flores has been […]
Cigar Review: Casa Fernandez Miami Reserva Maduro
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 91-93, Casa Fernandez, Memorable, Review
Casa Fernandez Miami Reserva Maduro Just prior to the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Casa Fernandez announced the Casa Fernandez Miami Reserva Maduro. This cigar adds a maduro blend into its Miami line. The Casa Fernandez Miami line gets its name because the cigars are made at the Casa Fernandez factory in Miami, Florida. The original […]
Assessment Update: Lou Rod by Lou Rodriguez Cigars
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 91-93, Assessment Update, Lou Rodriguez, Nice to Have
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: Room 101 Serie HN (Honduras)
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 1 Comment 91-93, Camacho, Davidoff, Nice to Have, Review, Room 101
Room 101 Serie HN Just prior to the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Room 101 Cigars launched the Room 101 Serie HN. This cigar marks the tenth blend to be produced by Matt Booth‘s Room 101 brand. This cigar is intended to be a core line. For the past few couple of years, the Room 101 […]
Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Royale (RP Royale)
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 1 Comment 91-93, Nice to Have, Review, Rocky Patel
Rocky Patel Royale The Rocky Patel Royale is the first of several new cigar blends launched at the 2013 IPCPR by Rocky Patel Premium Cigars to make their way to retail shops. Word of the Royale first surfaced on the 5/11/13 Cigar Dave Show. It was just prior to the IPCPR when the details about […]