Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 Wild Bill “Cheroot” The Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 Wild Bill “Cheroot” is the July 2013 installment (and seventh release) in a monthly series of cigars developed by Ortega Premium Cigars. Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 series is a unique limited production cigar concept that was introduced by Ortega Premium Cigars. The idea behind […]
Cigar Review: L’Atelier Maduro (MAD54)
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 91-93, L’Atelier Imports, Memorable, Review
L’Atelier Maduro (MAD54) The L’Atelier Maduro is a new line of cigars that was released by L’Atelier Imports just prior to the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show. While the company has already released some maduro blends under the Surrogates line, this is the first maduro blend to be branded under the self-titled L’Atelier line. Recently, […]
Cigar Review: Azan White Premium by Roberto Duran Cigars
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 91-93, Azan, Nice to Have, Review, Roberto Duran Cigars
Azan White Premium by Roberto Duran Cigars The Azan White Premium is one of three blends that make up the Azan line of cigars by Roberto Duran Cigars. It was just prior to the IPCPR Trade Show when both the Azan line and the Roberto Duran Cigars company were announced. This was followed up by […]
Cigar Review: Flor de las Antillas Toro Grande (Retail Exclusive to Binny’s Beverage Depot)
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 91-93, My Father, Nice to Have, Review
Flor de las Antillas Toro Grande 6 x 60 (Retail exclusive to Binny’s Beverage Depot) The Flor de las Antillas Toro Grande is a retail exclusive, limited production release to Binny’s Beverage Depot. Binny’s Beverage Depot is chain of liquor and cigar stores in the Chicago, Illinois area. The Flor de las Antillas was released […]
Cigar Review: La Jugada Prieto by Moya Ruiz Cigars
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 91-93, Moya Ruiz, Nice to Have, Review
La Jugada Prieto by Moya Ruiz Cigars The La Jugada Prieto is one of two cigars from Moya Ruiz Cigars. Moya Ruiz Cigars is a new cigar company started by Danny Moya and Nelson Ruiz. According to the company the name “La Jugada “means “move” or “play”. It stems from the owners love of games […]
Cigar Review: Nat Sherman 1930 Collection
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 2 Comments 91-93, Memorable, Nat Sherman, Review
Nat Sherman 1930 Collection Just prior to the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Nat Sherman released the Nat Sherman 1930 Collection. This is the third blend and second collection of cigars by Nat Sherman since Michael Herklots joined the company back in 2011. The Nat Sherman 1930 Collection pays homage to the year the Nat Sherman […]
Assessment Update: Room 101 Big Delicious
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized 1 Comment 91-93, Assessment Update, Camacho, Davidoff, Memorable, Room 101, Smoke Inn Microblend Series
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: Swag SoBE Edition
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 91-93, Assessment Update, Boutique Blends Cigars, Oliveros, Swag 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) Provide a re-assessment and re-score of previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we provide an […]
Assessment Update: Tres Reynas (3 Reynas) 2012
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 91-93, Assessment Update, S.A.G Imports, Tres Reynas
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 provide […]
Cigar Review: J. Grotto Reserva Lancero by Ocean State Cigars
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 91-93, Nice to Have, Ocean State Cigars, Review
J. Grotto Reserva Lancero by Ocean State Cigars The J. Grotto Reserva Lancero was a line extension introduced by Ocean State Cigars in 2012. The lancero was originally intended to be a limited event only offering, but based on demand, a decision was made to make it a regular production offering in the J. Grotto […]