“Overall, this is a home run by RoMa Craft Tobac. This cigar succeeds at delivering a powerhouse cigar with a lot of flavor…I discovered a cigar that not only lived up to its billing, but could become a game-changer to what we see in the industry.” Wrapper: Mexican San Andres Maduro Binder: U.S. Connecticut Broadleaf […]
2015 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #11: Padrón 50th Anniversary Natural (Part 20 of The Box Worthy 30)
William Cooper Cigar of the Year 1 Comment 2015 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Epic Encounters, Padron
“The Padron 50th Anniversary Natural is an excellent cigar. It’s going to go down as an upper echelon release by Padron.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Tabacos Cubanica S.A.) Corona: 6 1/2 x 52 (Box-Press) Review: Padron 50th Anniversary Natural Brand Appearances on Countdown: 1 (2015) Coming in at #11 is the […]
2015 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #12: 1502 Emerald Corona (Part 19 of The Box Worthy 30)
William Cooper Cigar of the Year 1 Comment 1502, 2015 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Epic Encounters, Global Premium Cigars, GPC, House of Emilio
“The 1502 Emerald has proven to be an excellent line… but with the Corona, I found this cigar goes to a whole new level. Without a doubt, this is the best cigar in the line released to date.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, San Andres Mexican Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Plasencia Cigars […]
2015 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #13: Las Cumbres Tabaco Señorial Maduro Natural Robusto Digno by José Blanco (Part 18 of The Box Worthy 30)
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2015 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Epic Encounters, Las Cumbres, Senorial
“Las Cumbres Tabaco has been releasing some excellent cigars and the Senorial Maduro Natural introduces another winner into the portfolio.” Wrapper: Mexican San Andres Binder: Dominican Piloto Cubano Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubano and Dominican Criollo ’98 Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (Tabacalera Palma) Robusto Digno: 5 1/2 x 50 Review: Las Cumbres Tabaco Senorial Maduro Natural […]
2015 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #14: Davidoff Escurio Robusto Tubo (Part 17 of The Box Worthy 30)
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2015 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Davidoff, Epic Encounters
“…this is a cigar that tastes as good as it looks. Not only is this unlike any other Davidoff I have had before, but its unlike any Brazilian tobacco-centric cigar I’ve had before. “ Wrapper: Habano Ecuador Binder: Brazilian Cubra Filler: Dominican (San Vicente, Piloto andOlor/Piloto Seco), Brazilian (Cubra and Mata Fina) Country of […]
2015 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #15: Felipe Gregorio Art of Power Lord Byron 2015 (Part 16 of The Box Worthy 30)
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2015 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Epic Encounters, Felipe Gregorio
“This cigar was nothing short of a grand slam home run and is one of the standout releases I have had in 2015.” Wrapper: Habana Ecuador Binder: Piloto Cubano Filler: Piloto Cubano, Criollo 92, Nicaragua Condega Ligero Country of Origin: Dominican Republic Lord Byron: 6 x 48 Review: Felipe Gregorio Art of Power Lord Byron 2015 […]
2015 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #16: Señorial 65th Anniversary Perfecto Elégance by Las Cumbres Tabaco (Part 15 of The Box Worthy 30)
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2015 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Epic Encounters, Las Cumbres, Senorial
“I found this cigar to have a nice amount of complexity to keep me very interested from start to finish. I also was very impressed with this blend in the perfecto format.” Wrapper: 6 year-old Dominican Piloto Cubano from La Canela farm Binder: Dominican Corojo from La Canela farm Filler: (Each with 5 years […]
2015 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #17: Falto 20th Aniversario Los Procesos (Part 14 of The Box Worthy 30)
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2015 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Epic Encounters, Falto
“Overall this is probably a fuller and stronger cigar than many Falto cigar enthusiasts are used to, but it delivers a cigar completely worthy of being a 20th anniversary cigar.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Havana 2000 Binder: HVA, Carbonell Filler: Negrito Canca, Dominican Olor, 20/20 (Cuban Hybrid Seed) Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (La Aurora SA) Double […]
2015 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #18: Avo Classic Covers 2015 (Volume 1) (Part 13 of The Box Worthy 30)
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2015 Cigar of the Year, AVO, Box Worthy Thirty, Davidoff, Epic Encounters
“…this cigar keeps true to the direction the brand is taking. As for the cigar itself, it shows this brand hasn’t lost a beat – this is another stellar limited release for the Avo brand.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian 702 Binder: Mexican San Andres Filler: Ometepe Ligero (Nicaragua); Dominican Piloto Ligero, Dominican San Vincente Ligero, Dominican Hybrid […]
2015 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #19 Recluse Amadeus Habano Reserva Toro (Part 12 of The Box Worthy 30)
William Cooper Cigar of the Year 1 Comment 2015 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Epic Encounters, Iconic Leaf Cigars, Recluse
“Over the past three years, Recluse has been producing some top blends. With the Amadeus Habano Reserva, the company takes it to another level releasing what I believe is its best offering to date..” Wrapper: Grade A Ecuadorian Habano wrapper Binder: San Andres Mexican Filler: Dominican Ligero, Dominican Seco, Pennsylvania Broadleaf Country of Origin: Dominican […]