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 Review: Viaje Skull and Bones M?stery BP 2012 (Maduro)
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 88-90, Nice to Have, Review, Viaje
Viaje Skill and Bones M?stery BP 2012 The Viaje Skull and Bones M?stery BP (box-press) 2012 is part of the seventh batch of Viaje’s Skull and Bones series. Since its inception in 2010, the Skull and Bones series has still proven to be one of Viaje’s popular lines. The Skull and Bones is at […]
Cigar Review: Alec Bradley Connecticut
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 88-90, Alec Bradley, IPCPR 2012, Nice to Have, Review
Alec Bradley Connecticut The Alec Bradley Connecticut was launched at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show by Alec Bradley Cigars. It was a surprise release for a couple of reasons. First up, while many cigar manufacturers announced what was being launched at the trade show prior to the actual trade show, Alec Bradley chose to keep […]
Cigar Review: Trinidad Paradox by Altadis U.S.A.
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 88-90, Altadis, Nice to Have, Review, Trinidad
Trinidad Paradox – Robusto At the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show in Orlando, Florida, launched a new addition to its Trinidad brand, the Trinidad Paradox. Like many of the other 2012 Altadis releases, there has been an underlying theme with Altadis in 2012 and that has been to reconnect with their consumer base by reinvigorating their […]
Cigar Review: Quesada Jalapa
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 88-90, IPCPR 2012, Nice to Have, Quesada, Review
At the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show in Orlando, Florida, S.A.G. Imports launched the Quesada Jalapa. The Quesada Jalapa is a variation of a cigar that made its debut over a year ago, the Quesada Seleccion Espana. The original Quesada Seleccion Espana was a cigar targeted for Spain, but soon received great demand from U.S. retailers who […]
Assessment Update: E.P. Carrillo Inch Natural
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 91-93, 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- ssessment and re score of a previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we provide an assessment rating […]
Cigar Review: Ortega Serie “D” Natural
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 88-90, Nice to Have, Ortega, Review
Ortega Serie “D” Natural The Ortega Serie “D” Natural was the second blend to be released by Ortega Premium Cigars. Ortega Premium Cigars is run by Eddie Ortega. Ortega, was the co-founder of EO Brands which became famous for the 601 and Murcielago lines. Earlier this year, Ortega and his partner Erik Espinosa announced they […]
Cigar Review: Freedom by Rocky Patel
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 91-93, IPCPR 2012, Nice to Have, Review, Rocky Patel
Freedom by Rocky Patel The Freedom by Rocky Patel was one of six new blends launched by Rocky Patel Premium Cigars at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show. The name Freedom can easily be connected to company President Rocky Patel’s crusade to protect cigar rights. Patel has spent a considerable amount of both resources and time […]
Cigar Review: Cohiba Edición Diamante 2012
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 4 Comments 91-93, Cohiba, General, IPCPR 2012, Nice to Have, Review
Cohiba Edicion Diamante 2012 Back at the 2011 IPCPR Trade Show, General Cigar Company launched a special chest humidor containing with 150 cigars of a new blend called the Cohiba Edicion Diamante. This offering was geared at serious cigar collectors. In addition to coming in the humidor, the cigar itself featured a rare Cameroon wrapper […]
Assessment Update: Pinar Del Rio Liga Especial Reserva Superior
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 88-90, Assessment Update, Nice to Have, Pinar Del Rio
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 […]