The La Aurora Cien Anos Edicion Especial is a maduro version of La Aurora’s famed Cien Anos blend. Prior to the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show, La Aurora cigars announced a return of the original Cien Anos blend to the marketplace. As a part of this launch, there was also a plan to launch a maduro version of […]
Cigar Review: J.Grotto Silk by Ocean State Cigars
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 91-93, IPCPR 2012, Nice to Have, Ocean State Cigars, Review
J. Grotto Silk by Ocean State Cigars The J. Grotto Silk marks the third blend to be released by Ocean State Cigars. Ocean State Cigars is a brand of cigars released by Rhode Island retailer, Paul Joyal. Joyal is the owner Mr. J’s Havana Shop in West Warwick, RI. Ocean State Cigars are available in […]
Cigar Review: La Palina Maduro
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 91-93, IPCPR 2012, La Palina, Nice to Have, Review
La Palina Maduro The La Palina Maduro was one of two new cigars by La Palina showcased at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show. This cigar began to make its way into brick and mortar retailers in December, 2012. As the name indicates, this is a cigar that is a maduro cigar – marking this the first […]
Cigar Review: L’Atelier (LAT52) by L’Atelier Imports
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 1 Comment 91-93, IPCPR 2012, L’Atelier Imports, Nice to Have, Review
L’Atelier – LAT52 vitola The L’Atelier cigar line is the flagship cigar of L’Atelier Imports. This cigar line (as well as the company) made its debut at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show. Tatuaje founder Pete Johnson was involved with the launch of the company, but the operations are separate and run by Johnson’s brother K.C. […]
Cigar Review: Liga Privada Unico Serie Papas Fritas
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 88-90, Drew Estate, IPCPR 2012, Liga Privada, Review
Liga Privada Unico Serie Papas Fritas The Liga Privada Unico Serie Papas Fritas is the latest release to join the Liga Privada family. Back in late May, we provided some early details about the Papas Fritas project. This corona-size cigar is a tripa corta (that means short-fill) smoke that is comprised of trimmings from the […]
Cigar Review: 7-20-4 Hustler
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 7-20-4, 94-96, IPCPR 2012, Memorable, Review
7-20-4 Hustler The 7-20-4 Hustler was one of two new blends by Kurt Kendall’s 7-20-4 cigars that was launched at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show. These two new blends (the other cigar being K.A. Kendall’s Spider) expanded the 7-20-4 portfolio to four lines. The theme of 7-20-4 cigars has focused around bringing back old […]
Cigar Review: Nording 50th Anniversary by Rocky Patel
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 88-90, IPCPR 2012, Nice to Have, Review, Rocky Patel
Nording 50th Anniversary by Rocky Patel The Nording 50th Anniversary by Rocky Patel was one of six new blends launched at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show by Rocky Patel Premium Cigars. The Nording 50th Anniversary commemorates world-renowned pipe maker Erik Nording’s 50th Anniversary in the tobacco business. It also marks the second blend in the […]
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 Pre-Review: Montecristo Epic No. 2 by Altadis
William Cooper Pre-Review, Uncategorized 1 Comment Altadis, IPCPR 2012, Montecristo, Pre-Review
Montecristo Epic No. 2 Prior to the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show, Altadis launched a new blend in the Montecristo family called the Montecristo Epic Vintage 2007. At the trade show, a special limited edition version of the Montecristo Epic was announced called the Montecristo Epic No. 2. The No. 2 vitola is a pyramid shaped torpedo […]
Cigar Review: Perdomo 20th Anniversary Sun Grown
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 1 Comment 88-90, IPCPR 2012, Nice to Have, Perdomo, Review
Perdomo 20th Anniversary Sun Grown The Perdomo 20th Anniversary Sun Grown is one of two blends released by Tabacalera Perdomo to commemorate the company’s 20th anniversary. While announced prior to the trade show, the Perdomo 20th Anniversary line made its debut at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show. A couple of weeks ago, we took a […]