Romeo y Julieta Clasicos Illinois-based distributor, Arango Cigar Company is adding a third line to its Clasicos series. The company announced that it will now be releasing the Romeo y Julieta Clasicos line – a line that will be exclusive for Arango offered only to Brick and Mortar shops. The Romeo y Julieta by Altadis […]
Assessment Update: VegaFina Sumum Edición Especial 2010 Toro (2014 Release) by Altadis USA
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Altadis, Assessment Update, VegaFina
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 […]
Cigar News: VegaFina Sumum Edición Especial 2010 to Return
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized 1 Comment 2014 Preview, Altadis, News, VegaFina
VegaFina Sumum 2010 (2012 release) – Robusto Altadis USA has informed retailers that the VegaFina Sumum Edicion Especial 2010 will be returning in 2014. This was a cigar originally released in Europe, but made its way to the U.S. for a limited run in 2012 in a 5 x 54 robusto format. This time the […]
Assessment Update: RyJ by Romeo y Julieta
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized 1 Comment 2.5 - Try One, 85-87, Altadis, Assessment Update, Romeo y Julieta
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: Monte by Montecristo (Altadis USA)
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 1 Comment 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Altadis, Montecristo, Review
Monte by Montecristo (Jacopa No. 2) As we have been discussing over the past two years, Altadis USA has working on making their existing lines more contemporary – not just in terms of the packaging, but also in terms of the blends. This has been seen across the company’s portfolio in terms of blends such […]
Cigar Pre-Review: RyJ by Romeo y Julieta (Altadis USA)
William Cooper Pre-Review, Uncategorized No Comments Altadis, Pre-Review, Romeo y Julieta
RyJ by Romeo y Julieta The RyJ by Romeo y Julieta is the newest entry into Altadis USA’s Romeo y Julieta line. The cigar is one of two Nicaraguan puros that have been launched in 2013 (the other is the re-release of the Juan Lopez). This is a significant release for Romeo y Julieta in […]
News: RyJ by Romeo y Julieta to be Released by Altadis USA
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments 2013 Preview, Altadis, News, Romeo y Julieta
Altadis USA will be adding a new cigar to its Romeo y Julieta line. The RyJ by Romeo y Julieta is scheduled to hit the shelves at the end of October. The unique thing about this cigar is that it will be the first Nicaraguan puro as a part of the Romeo y Julieta line. […]
Cigar Review: VegaFina Sumum Edición Especial 2012 by Altadis USA
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Altadis, Review, VegaFina
VegaFina Sumum Edicion Especial 2012 Back at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, we reported on a limited edition release by Atladis USA under the VegaFina brand known as the VegaFina Sumum Edicion Especial 2012. This is the latest in what has become a series of limited edition releases in the VegaFina brand. Unofficially the Sumum 2012 […]
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 […]
Cigar Preview: H.Upmann Reserve Special Edition by Altadis USA
William Cooper Uncategorized No Comments 2013 Preview, Altadis, H. Upmann, IPCPR 2013
H. Upmann Reserve Special Edition At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Altadis USA showcased an addition to their H. Upmann line. The H.Upmann Reserve Special Edition will be a limited edition cigar that is currently only being done in a 6 x 60 Magnum. Two years ago, H.Upmann reblended its popular H.Upmann 1844 Reserve line. […]