2011 Cigar of the Year – La Palina El Diario The best is saved for last. The 2011 Cigar of the Year countdown has reached a conclusion. With that point, it is time to announce the #1 cigar for 2011. This year, the honor for 2011 Cigar of the Year goes to the La Palina […]
Assessment Updates: La Palina El Diario, E.P. Carrillo Core Line Maduro, and PDR 1878 Reserva Dominicana Capa Habana
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As you might have seen over the past few weeks, I’ve done some Pre-Reviews which allow me to document my experiences with a cigar and provide my thoughts. Some of these were pre-releases are now available generally – and others are simply cigars I’ve had more of a chance to try. In each of these […]
Cigar Pre-Review: La Palina El Diario (Part 25 of the 2011 IPCPR Series)
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La Palina El Diario From the times I have listened and talked to La Palina Cigars founder Bill Paley, one thing is clear to me – he has a goal to build the best possible cigars in the market. Last year, Paley launched La Palina Cigars – resurrecting the brand of his grandfather Samuel Paley. […]
2011 Cigar Mock Draft
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Lately I’ve been trying to take this web-site into more of a hard-core direction in terms of cigar information. I’m not sure how successful this transition has been, but I’m trying. There are times where I realize I do need to take a step back and have a little fun. With tonight being the first […]
Cigar Review: La Palina 1896
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Last year, there was no question that one of the revelations in terms of a new cigar line that was launched was Bill Paley’s La Palina line. These cigars might cost a little more, but they consistently deliver in flavor and quality. Last year, I focused around the Family Series and rated two cigars in […]
Feature Story: Cigar Friendly Park in NYC: Samuel Paley Park
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Paley Park – photo from Wikipedia, Public Domain Photo When the impending Outdoor Smoking Ban goes into effect in New York City on July 1, 2011; smoking in a public park will no longer be legally allowed. This is one of the most unfortunate things because one of the most relaxed settings for enjoying […]
Cigar Preview: Update – La Palina El Diario (Details at Smoking Hot Cigar Chick)
William Cooper Uncategorized 2 Comments 2011 Preview, La Palina
One cigar line that has been really garnering a lot of attention is the new La Palina El Diario – meaning “everyday smoke”. La Palina’s William Paley is intending this to be a cigar that one can reach for as a quality everyday cigar. Unlike the current Family Series and 1896 lines which are produced […]
Cigar Preview: La Palina El Diario
William Cooper Uncategorized No Comments 2011 Preview, La Palina
If you have followed Cigar Coop, you know that I have been a big fan of La Palina Cigars. In fact I ranked two La Palina Cigars in my Top 10 for 2010 (#5 and #7). One thing that these cigars carry is a higher price tag as these cigars are priced in the $20.00 […]
Bill Paley of La Palina Cigars on Fox News
William Cooper Uncategorized No Comments Cigar-ebrity, La Palina, People
Cigar Coop with Bill Paley (L) and Glynn Loope (C) Readers of Cigar Coop have heard me rave about La Palina Cigars. I rated two of his sticks in the Top 10 – including one at Number 5 and one at Number 7. Today Bill Paley was a guest on Fox News and did a […]
2010 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #5: La Palina Family Series (Core)
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#5 La Palina Family Series (Core) – Babe picture The cream rises to the crop. We have now entered the Top 5 part of “30 Cigars in 31 Days” – my review of the Top 30 Cigars for 2010. At #5 is the La Palina Family Series (Core). You might be saying, that the La […]