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) A re-assessment and re-score of a previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we provide an […]
Cigar Preview: Lou Rod “Snub Nose” 4 1/2 x 60 by Lou Rodriguez Cigars
Lou Rod, Lou Rod Snub Nose Lou Rodriguez, owner of Lou Rodriguez Cigars posted a photo of a new vitola that is coming to the new Lou Rod line of cigars. Like the first vitola announced, this will also be a 60 ring gauge – a 4 1/2 x 60 to be exact. Rodriguez dubbed […]
Cigar Pre-Review: Lou Rod by Lou Rodriguez Cigars
Lou Rod by Lou Rodriguez The Lou Rod is a new cigar by Lou Rodriguez Cigars that will be launching at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show this month in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Lou Rod becomes the first new cigar release by the company in almost two years. The Lou Rod introduces a more budget […]
Cigar Preview: Lou Rod by Lou Rodriguez Cigars
Lou Rodriguez Cigars will be debuting a new cigar at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show. The “Lou Rod” will become the company’s fifth regular production cigar. The Lou Rod will be released in one size, a rounded 6 x 60 and be positioned as a budget friendly cigar. In regards to how the concept behind […]
Cigar Review: Lou Rodriguez MF
Lou Rodriguez MF The Lou Rodriguez MF is a limited edition cigar that was released by Lou Rodriguez Cigars. The founder, Lou Rodriguez is a surgeon who is based in Greenville, North Carolina. His company is a true “seed to store” cigar company as they grow their own tobacco, have their own factory, and handle […]
News: Lou Rodriguez Cigars to Re-blend Edicion Reserve line (Exclusive)
This original Lou Rodriguez Edicion Reserve will be re-blended for 2013 Lou Rodriguez Cigars, will be releasing a new blend of its Edicion Reserve line. Information was told exclusively to Cigar Coop of the forthcoming change. According to Lou Rodriguez Cigars’ Matt Anderson, “We have strengthened our reserve line and will be re releasing the […]
Assessment Update: Lou Rodriguez Habano-Rosado
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/scored cigar. Today, we provide […]
2012 IPCPR Trade Show Preview Part 1: The Five Boutiques to Watch
Welcome to our 2012 IPCPR Trade Show Preview. During the month of July, we will provide a preview into the cigar industry’s biggest event – the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show that begins on August 2nd. We’re committed to delivering comprehensive coverage to this event. Over the next few weeks, we’ll provide some features of what […]
Assessment Updates: Lou Rodriguez Edicion Reserva Connecticut and Lou Rodriguez Edicion Premier
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 assign […]
Cigar Review: Lou Rodriguez Habano-Rosado
Lou Rodriguez Habano-Rosado Over the past few weeks, I have had the opportunity to sample and assess three blends in the Lou Rodriguez core line. When an Indie cigar company is able to place three different blends in a retailer’s humidor, it becomes what I term a “brand builder”. I’ve now had the opportunity to […]