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 a […]
Cigar Review: Asylum 13
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 4 Comments 88-90, Asylum Cigars, Nice to Have, Review, Tabacaleras Unidas
Asylum 13 The Asylum 13 is one of three blends that was a part of the launch of Asylum Cigars. Asylum Cigars made its debut around the time of the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show. The company was started by Tom Lazuka and Kevin Baxter. In addition, Asylum Cigars is partnering with Christian Eiroa and his […]
Cigar Review: Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 – Big Bad John “Jackhammer”
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 91-93, Nice to Have, Ortega, Ortega Wild Bunch 2013, Review
Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 – Big Bad John The Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 series is a unique limited production cigar concept introduced by Ortega Premium Cigars. The concept behind the Ortega Wild Bunch is to dedicate a cigar to various cigar enthusiasts whom company president Eddie Ortega has personally met during his time in the […]
Cigar Review: Ezra Zion Honor Series Reagan
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 88-90, Ezra Zion, Nice to Have, Review
Ezra Zion Reagan The Ezra Zion Honor Series Reagan is one of two cigars that was launched in 2012 by Ezra Zion Cigars. Ezra Zion Cigars is a new boutique cigar company that launched just prior to the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show in Orlando, Florida. Coming out of the show, the company definitely made an […]
Cigar Review: Alec Bradley Maxx Brazil
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 2 Comments 91-93, Alec Bradley, Nice to Have, Review
Alec Bradley Maxx Brazil The Alec Bradley Maxx Brazil is a retail exclusive cigar sold by Cigar International. As the name indicates it is a blend variation of the original Alec Bradley Maxx cigar featuring a Brazilian wrapper and binder. The Alec Bradley Maxx was launched a few years ago as a large, robust cigar […]
Assessment Update: Alec Bradley Black Market
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 91-93, Alec Bradley, Assessment Update, Nice to Have
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 a […]
Assessment Update: Viaje Oro Reserva VOR No. 5 2012
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 88-90, Assessment Update, Nice to Have, Viaje
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 a […]
Cigar Review: Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial 2012
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 88-90, Nice to Have, Oliva, Review
Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial 2012 The Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial is an annual limited production release that is a maduro version of the popular Oliva Serie V (which uses a Nicaraguan Habano Sun-grown wrapper). Each year, the Serie V Maduro is done in a single vitola, and there have been blend variations over […]
Assessment Update: E.P. Carrillo Edición Limitada 2011 – Dark Rituals
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 88-90, Assessment Update, E.P. Carrillo, EPC, Nice to Have
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 a […]
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 […]