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 a rating […]
Cigar Review: Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Hooligan
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 1 Comment 88-90, Alec Bradley, Candela, Nice to Have, Review
Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Hooligan The Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Hooligan marks Alec Bradley’s first foray into the world of candela cigars. For this release, the company chose to work with its popular Black Market blend, but use a candela wrapper. It has become a recent trend in the cigar industry to time […]
Cigar Review: Lou Rodriguez MF
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 91-93, Lou Rodriguez, Nice to Have, Review
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 […]
Cigar Review: East India Trading Company Red Witch
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 88-90, East India Trading Company, Gurkha, IPCPR 2012, Nice to Have, Review
East India Trading Company Red Witch The Red Witch was is the second line of cigars to be released under the Gurkha Cigar Group subsidiary, the East India Trading Company. It was in 2011 when the East India Trading Company was launched. This subsidiary has been focused around providing a premium cigar at a value […]
Cigar Review: Casa Fernandez Aganorsa Leaf Maduro
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 88-90, Casa Fernandez, IPCPR 2012, Nice to Have, Review
Casa Fernandez Aganorsa Leaf Maduro – El Supremo The 2012 IPCPR Trade Show saw Casa Fernandez introduce the Casa Fernandez Aganorsa Maduro. This release saw Casa Fernandez introduce a maduro offering using Aganorsa leaf tobacco. This offering complements the company’s original Casa Fernandez Aganorsa Leaf – which is a Nicaraguan Corojo wrapped cigar featuring 100% […]
Cigar Review: Gurkha 125th Anniversary
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 91-93, Gurkha, IPCPR 2012, Nice to Have, Review
Gurkha 125th Anniversary The Gurkha 125th Anniversary Cigar was one of three cigars launched at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show by Gurkha Cigar Group. It was this particular cigar which was the centerpiece of the 2012 releases for Gurkha as 2012 marked the 125th Anniversary of the first Gurkha cigar. Gurkha would release this […]
Cigar Review: Perla del Mar by J.C. Newman
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 2 Comments 88-90, JC Newman, Nice to Have, Review
Perla del Mar by J.C. Newman – Perla G vitola The Perla del Mar is a new line of cigars that has been recently launched by J.C. Newman Cigar Company. First information of the Perla del Mar came out last April. While the Perla del Mar was showcased at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show, it […]
Cigar Review: EH Pasion (Edgar Hoill Cigars)
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 3 Comments 91-93, Edgar Hoill Cigars, EH Cigars, Nice to Have, Review, Tabacaleras Unidas
EH Cigars – Pasion Edgar Hoill Cigars has become another line of cigars under Christian Eiroa’s Tabacaleras Unidas umbrella. Hoill is best known as a photographer for his precision style that became known as “One Shot One Kill”. Hoill established a name in the cigar industry in 2012 as he collaborated with Room 101’s Matt […]
Cigar Review: La Gloria Cubana Piramide Supra
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 88-90, General, La Gloria Cubana, Nice to Have, Review
La Gloria Cubana Piramide Supra The La Gloria Cubana Piramide Supra is one of three 2012 regional releases by the La Gloria Cubana. These three regional releases have been targeted to be longer, larger ring gauge cigars. The Piramide Supra was a release that was targeted for the northeastern U.S. market. The cigar comes in […]
Assessment Update: Lou Rodriguez Habano-Rosado
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 88-90, Assessment Update, Lou Rodriguez, 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 a previously assessed/scored cigar. Today, we provide […]