For the past five years, James Brown has become one of the rising stars in the cigar industry. At the same time, his Fabrica Oveja Negra operation in Nicaragua has also developed into one of the leading “boutique” factories in the industry. 2018 saw Brown take his next step in his growth as he ventured […]
Cigar Review: Crowned Heads Juarez 4 3/4 x 52
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 88-90, Buy Multiples, Crowned Heads, Review, Thompson CIgar
Late in 2018, Crowned Heads Cigars announced an exclusive offering to Thompson Cigar known as Juarez. It is the latest Crowned Heads line to be inspired by the song Cocaine Blues. In particular the reference to Juarez comes in that song’s lyrics (“Made a good run but I run too slow they overtook me down […]
Cigar Review: Davidoff – The Master Selection 2007
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 91-93, Buy Multiples, Davidoff, Review
Today we complete our series of assessments of the Davidoff Master Selection series with taking a look at release known as Davidoff – The Master Selection 2007. The Master Selection Series was a limited edition series introduced by Davidoff in 2017. It is a series of six personal blends created by Davidoff’s Master Blender Eladio Diaz. Each […]
Cigar Review: EIROA The First 20 Years Diadema by C.L.E. Cigar Company (TAA Exclusive)
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 2018 TAA Exclusive Series, 91-93, Buy Multiples, CLE, EIROA, Review, TAA
In 2018, C.L.E. Cigar Company introduced the EIROA – The First 20 Years Diadema. It was a cigar that was originally released as an exclusive offering to Tobacconist Association of America (TAA) retailers, but this past year has been added into C.L.E.’s portfolio of ongoing offerings. The First 20 Years line is an offshoot of […]
Agile Cigar Review: Nat Sherman Timeless Sterling Short Robusto
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews No Comments 88-90, Agile Cigar Review, Assessment Update, Buy Multiples, Nat Sherman
Agile Cigar Reviews are cigar assessments where we use a lightweight, shorter format. These will never take the place of our comprehensive reviews. They are only used on blends we have previously assessed. This might be a blend we are re-scoring or giving a score for the first time. It might be a blend we […]
Cigar Review: Brick House Double Connecticut Toro by J.C. Newman Cigar Company
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 88-90, Buy Multiples, JC Newman, Review
In 2017 J.C. Newman Cigar Company introduced its third regular production offering under its Brick House brand known as the Brick House Double Connecticut. J.C. Newman operates the oldest cigar factory in America, the company also makes cigars in both the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua. In Nicaragua, one of the brands produced there is the […]
Cigar Review: AJ Fernandez New World Cameroon Selection Toro
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 88-90, AJ Fernandez Cigars, Buy Multiples, Review
Late in 2018, AJ Fernandez Cigars released its fourth blend under its New World line, the New World Cameroon Selection. As the name indicates, it features a Cameroon wrapper and is the first Cameroon wrapper to be released in the AJ Fernandez Cigars portfolio. The first New World was introduced in 2014 in the form […]
Cigar Review: Tatuaje TAA 50th
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 2018 TAA Exclusive Series, 88-90, Buy Multiples, Review, TAA, Tatuaje
In 2018, Tatuaje Cigars released its eighth consecutive installment to the Tobacconist Association of America (TAA) Exclusive Series. The TAA Exclusive Series is a series of cigars produced by leading manufacturers that are exclusively sold at TAA retail establishments. It’s hard to believe that it was back in 2011 that Tatuaje released its first cigar to […]
Cigar Review: Black Works Studio Killer Bee Connecticut (Petite Corona)
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 88-90, Black Works Studio, Buy Multiples, Fabrica de Oveja Negra, Review
Since announcing he was opening his own factory in 2015 and assuming control of his production, James Brown of Black Label Trading Company and Black Works Studio has become an emerging force in the Boutique Cigar World. Brown’s Fabrica Oveja Negra handles not only production for his own brands, but has now become a destination for […]
Cigar Review: Viaje Craft Series Bales on Bales
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 88-90, Buy Multiples, Review, Viaje
In 2018 Viaje Cigars launched a new small batch limited production line known as the Viaje Craft Series. The concept of the Viaje Craft Series draws its inspiration from the craft beer business. According to Viaje, each release of the Craft Series will involve incorporating some of the best tobaccos from chosen factories. Each release […]