La Palina Collection Goldie Laguito Especial Earlier this year, La Palina Cigars released its third release of its Goldie blend in the La Palina Collection brand. The La Palina Collection Goldie Laguito Especial introduced a 7 x 40 lancero frontmark in the Goldie blend. The concept behind the La Palina Collection is that it will […]
Assessment Update: La Palina Mr. Sam Corona (2014)
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 91-93, Assessment Update, La Palina
Assessment Updates will be posted on this web-site to: 1) Assess “pre-review” cigars that were not given a rating or score (typically pre-release cigars); 2) Provide numeric ratings to cigars previously assessed prior to the implementation of the numeric scoring system; 3) Provide a re-assessment and re-score of previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we provide an […]
Cigar News: La Palina Black Label (Cigar Preview)
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments 2014 Preview, IPCPR, La Palina, News
La Palina Cigars will launch the La Palina Black Label line. The cigar will make its debut at the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas. The La Palina Black Label will become the fifth regular production line in Bill Paley’s company. It will also join the La Palina Classic as two lines coming out […]
Assessment Update: La Palina Collection Mr. Sam (2013)
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Assessment Update, La Palina
Assessment Updates will be posted on this web-site to: 1) Assess “pre-review” cigars that were not given a rating or score (typically pre-release cigars); 2) Provide numeric ratings to cigars previously assessed prior to the implementation of the numeric scoring system; 3) Provide a re-assessment and re-score of a previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we provide […]
Cigar News: La Palina Collection Mr Sam Line Returns; Extends to Three Frontmarks (Cigar Preview)
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments 2014 Preview, La Palina, News
The La Palina Collection Mr. Sam, a cigar released in 2013 as a limited edition cigar is returning. The company says as result of the positive response from the marketplace, the cigar is returning. This time it will be released in three sizes and now become a permanent part of the portfolio. The La Palina […]
Cigar News: La Palina Collection Goldie Laguito Especial to Become Third Goldie (Cigar Preview)
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized 2 Comments 2014 Preview, La Palina, News
La Palina Cigars is set to add a third release of its Goldie blend to its La Palina Collection line. The La Palina Goldie Laguito Especial will add a 7 x 40 lancero vitola. The Goldie Laguito Especial becomes the third release in the Goldie line. The concept behind the La Palina Collection is that […]
2013 Year in Review: Best Line Extensions for 2013
William Cooper Uncategorized No Comments 2013 Year in Review, 262, 5.0 - The Oasis, Casa Fernandez, La Palina, My Father, Reinado, Rocky Patel, Tatuaje, Viaje
The vision behind our Cigar Coop Cigar of the Year Coutndown is to find the best new blends that were smoked in the past year. At the same time, there are many great blends that have already been released that add line extensions in the form of new vitolas. These vitolas share the same tobacco […]
2013 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #27: La Palina Collection Mr. Sam (Part 4 of Epic Encounters 2013)
William Cooper Cigar of the Year, Uncategorized No Comments 2013 Cigar of the Year, 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Epic Encounters, La Palina
“One thing I can count on is that each new La Palina blend delivers its own story in terms of the cigar experience – and Mr. Sam clearly does this.” #27 – La Palina Collection Mr. Sam Coming in at #27 on the 2013 Cigar of the Year countdown is the La Palina Collection Mr. Sam. […]
Cigar Review: La Palina Collection Mr. Sam
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 91-93, La Palina, Memorable, Review
La Palina Collection – Mr Sam The La Palina Collection Mr. Sam marks the second blend and third overall release in the La Palina Collection. The name Mr. Sam pays homage to Samuel Paley, who was the original founder of La Palina Cigars. Mr. Sam became a nickname that Paley’s factory workers bestowed on him. […]
Feature Story: La Palina Cigars – 2013
William Cooper Feature Story, Uncategorized No Comments Feature Story, IPCPR 2013, La Palina
It was nearly three years ago when I first learned about La Palina. I happened to be in Roanoke, Virginia at Milan Tobacconist and a La Palna event was taking place upstairs at Commonwealth Cigar Club. I had not heard of La Palina Cigars, but I came out of that event and realized this was […]