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 a […]
Cigar Review: Four Kicks Mule Kick Limited Edition 2012 by Crowned Heads
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 2 Comments 91-93, Crowned Heads, Nice to Have, Review
Four Kicks Mule Kick Limited Edition 2012 by Crowned Heads The Four Kicks Mule Kick Limited Edition 2012 marks the third blend released by the Nashville, Tennessee based Crowned Heads company. It also marks the first time the company has issued a limited release cigar. The story of the Mule Kick is there was a batch of […]
Cigar Review: Viaje WLP Stuffed Turkey 2012 Dark Meat
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 1 Comment 91-93, Nice to Have, Review, Viaje, Viaje White Label Project
Viaje WLP Stuffed Turkey 2012 Dark Meat The Viaje White Label Project (WLP) Stuffed Turkey 2012 Dark Meat edition is one of two blends that make up the WLP Stuffed Turkey 2012 release. The Dark Meat edition gets its name in that it is a maduro wrapper cigar. The Viaje WLP Stuffed Turkey made […]
Cigar Review: Viaje Holiday Blend 2012
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 91-93, Nice to Have, Review, Viaje
Viaje Holiday Blend 2012 The Viaje Holiday Blend 2012 marks the fourth consecutive year that Viaje has created December seasonal release. This cigar is a Nicaraguan puro that features a criollo wrapper. In typical Viaje fashion, a single batch is released in the December timeframe and once they are gone, they are gone. Each year […]
Cigar Review: Viaje Holiday Blend 2012 Candy Cane (Viaje Candy Cane)
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 91-93, Memorable, Review, Viaje
Viaje Holiday Blend 2012 Candy Cane The Viaje Holiday Blend 2012 Candy Cane marks the first barber pole cigar by Viaje Cigars. It was at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show where during an interview we did with Viaje president Andre Farkas, he confirmed the Candy Cane would be released this year. However, it wasn’t until […]
Cigar Review: La Flor Dominicana Oro Natural
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 91-93, IPCPR 2012, La Flor Dominicana, LFD, Nice to Have, Review
Prior to the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show,La Flor Dominicana announced their new Oro line. The La Flor Dominicana Oro line pays homage to La Flor Dominicana founder Litto Gomez’s roots in the jewelry industry. As part of the marketing and packaging of these cigars, the Oro cigars are contained in gold tubing. The Oro line […]
Cigar Review: EP Carrillo Edición Limitada 2012
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 91-93, E.P. Carrillo, EPC, Review
E.P. Carrillo Edicion Limitada 2012 The E.P. Carrillo Edicion Limitada 2012 marks the fourth entry into what has become an annual limited edition release by Ernesto Perez Carrillo’s cigar company. The Edicion Limitada series has been released each year since 2009. The blend changes from year to year – and the cigar is done in one […]
Cigar Review: My Father Commemorative 911 Limited Edition 2012 Habano Maduro
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 91-93, Memorable, My Father, Review
My Father Commemorative 911 Limited Edition 2012 Habano Maduro In this cigar assessment we explore, the My Father 911 Limited Edition 2012 Habano Maduro cigar. This is a retail exclusive cigar made by My Father Cigars for Casa de Montecristo in Countryside, Illinois. The Habano Maduro is one of two cigar blends that is a […]
Assessment Update: Room 101 Daruma (Papi Chulo)
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 91-93, Assessment Update, Davidoff, Room 101
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 a […]
Cigar Review: Nestor Miranda Special Selection Danno 2012
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 91-93, IPCPR 2012, Memorable, Miami Cigars, Nestor Miranda, Review
Nestor Miranda Special Selection Danno 2012 2012 marked a return of the Nestor Miranda Special Selection Danno series. The Nestor Miranda Special Selection Danno 2012 made its debut at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show in Orlando Florida. After a one year hiatus, Miami Cigar and Company decided to release another cycle of this series. […]