If you go back a little over a decade ago, La Gloria Cubana was a brand that was given considerable attention by Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG). During the “Team La Gloria” days, the brand had a lot of innovation. There was a two-segment wrapped cigar, cigars with smokeable bands, and even one meant to resemble […]
Agile Cigar Review: Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario Corojo Robusto
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews No Comments 88-90, AGANORSA Leaf, Agile Cigar Review, Assessment Update, Buy One
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: Ferio Tego Generoso 2021
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 88-90, Buy One, Ferio Tego, Review
The story of Ferio Tego cigars has been well-documented over the past 19 months. Late in 2020, Altria exited the premium cigar business and shut down the premium cigar brands of Nat Sherman International. A few months later, two former Nat Sherman International executives, Michael Herklots and Brendon Scott, announced they had acquired the brands once […]
Agile Cigar Review: Protocol Sir Robert Peel Maduro Corona Gorda
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews No Comments 88-90, Agile Cigar Review, Assessment Update, Buy One, Cubariqueño Cigar Company, Protocol
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 primarily used on blends we have previously assessed. This might be a blend we are re-scoring or in some cases giving a score for the first time. It might […]
Cigar Review: Reinado Grand Apex Reserve Robusto Extra
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 88-90, Buy One, Reinado, Review
The Reinado Grand Apex Reserve marked the rebirth of boutique cigar company Reinado Cigars. If you were following the boutique cigar scene from 2010 to 2014, chances are Reinado Cigars was on your radar. Reinado Cigars was founded by Antonio Lam, and his cigar line quickly built a strong following. He partnered with Agros Tabacos […]
Cigar Review: Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2021 LC50
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 88-90, Buy One, Crowned Heads, Review
In 2014, Crowned Heads announced a new limited edition line known as Las Calaveras. The name “Las Calaveras” translates to “The Skulls” and it’s a line that pays homage to those who have passed away over the past year. As opposed to being a mournful symbol, it is intended to be a celebration of those […]
Cigar Review: Diesel Disciple 2021 TAA Exclusive
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 2021 TAA Exclusive Series, 88-90, Buy One, Diesel, Forged Cigar Company, Review, Scandinavian Tobacco Group, STG, TAA
Since 2018, the Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) has participated in the annual Tobacconists Association of America (TAA) Exclusive Series of cigars. For the first three years, this cigar came from the CAO brand In 2021. Things would change as the Diesel brand from STG’s newly formed Forged Cigar Company would be given the opportunity to […]
Cigar Review: Las 6 Provincias LV by Espinosa Cigars
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 88-90, Buy One, Espinosa, Reviews
At the 2021 IPCPR Trade Show, Espinosa Cigars introduced the third installment of its limited-edition Las 6 Provincias series, the Las 6 Provincias LV. This is a series that pays homage to the pre-Castro era of Cuba. The name Las 6 Provincias means “six provinces” – and it refers to the six provinces that existed […]
Cigar Review: Plasencia Cosecha 149 Azacualpa
William Cooper Reviews 3 Comments 88-90, Buy One, Plasencia, Review
At the 2021 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Plasencia Cigars would introduce the second installment of its Cosecha series, the Plasencia Cosecha 149. The word “cosecha” means harvest, and the name Plasencia 149 refers to the 149th harvest of crops from Plasencia’s many farms. The Plasencias are known for their manufacturing and agricultural facilities […]
Cigar Review: Room101 Snake Shake (Toro)
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Over the past few years, many cigar manufacturers and brand owners have looked to subscription services as a channel to market. This has included offering exclusive cigars to such channels. This has helped many of these manufacturers and brands grow their businesses. On the flip side, it has also helped several of these subscription services […]