The Roberto P. Duran Signature Santo Cardenas Edition is a new limited release by Duran Cigars that made its official debut at the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show. The Santo Cardenas Edition marks the first true limited edition by Duran Cigars. The name of the cigar stems from Duran Cigars’ new Master Blender, Cristiano “Santo” Cardenas. Cardenas has a […]
Cigar Review: Felipe Gregorio Art of Power Lord Byron (2015 Edition)
William Cooper Reviews 2 Comments 4.5 - Fight Chuck Norris for Them, 91-93, Felipe Gregorio, Review
At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, Felipe Gregorio Cigars showcased a new iteration of its Art of Power line. Felipe Gregorio Cigars is owned and operated by Philip Wynne. The company has been around since 1990 and this year is celebrating 25 years in business. The Art of Power is an extension of the Felipe […]
Cigar Review: Padrón 1926 Serie No. 47 Natural (TAA Exclusive)
William Cooper Reviews 2 Comments 2015 TAA Exclusive Series, 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, Padron, Review, TAA
The Padron 1926 Serie No. 47 is Padron Cigars’ contribution to the Tobacconist Association of America (TAA) Exclusive Series for 2015. This is the third installment by Padron Cigars that has been done for the TAA, but it is the first one to feature Padron’s ultra-premium 1926 Serie blend. The No. 47 introduces a 5 1/2 x […]
Cigar Review: Saga Blend No 7 Perfecto
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, De Los Reyes, Review, Saga
The Saga Blend No 7 is one of two lines offered by De Los Reyes Cigars. The company is run by the Reyes family who have six generations of experience in the cigar business. The Reyes family has been involved in the tobacco growing and leaf brokerage business for over 160 years. They have also […]
Cigar Review: CAO Pilón Robusto
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, CAO, General, Review
The CAO Pilon was one of three new lines by the CAO brand of General Cigar Company unveiled at the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show. CAO is a brand long known for a reputation of innovation. With the CAO Pilon, it incorporates innovation a little differently – namely it uses an old Cuban fermentation technique that had been popular […]
Cigar Review: Room 101 Uncle Lee
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Camacho, Davidoff, Review, Room 101
The Room 101 Uncle Lee is a limited production cigar that is a part of Matt Booth’s Room 101 brand done in partnership with Davidoff. The project was intended to be a tribute to Booth’s Uncle (named Lee) who Booth credits to introducing him cigars. Uncle Lee was intended to be released in November, 2014, but was […]
Cigar Review: Wilson Adams Mr. Wilson
William Cooper Reviews 2 Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, Review, Wilson Adams
Earlier this year Wilson Adams Cigar Company announced its third line called Mr. Wilson. The Mr. Wilson marks a few firsts for the company. First up, it is the first Wilson Adams cigar to incorporate a San Andres Mexican wrapper. Secondly, the cigar currently only available in a Torpedo – the first time Wilson Adams […]
Cigar Review: Gurkha Heritage Toro
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Gurkha, Review
2015 was a busy year for Gurkha Cigar Group at the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show. The company launched five new lines. One of those new lines is the Gurkha Heritage. The Gurkha Heritage is a blend that is being produced in Nicaragua at American Caribbean Tobacco. The blend is described as a project worked on […]
Cigar Review: Nomad Therapy Maduro Toro
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, House of Emilio, Nomad, Review
Just prior to the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, Nomad Cigar Company announced a new line called Therapy. The new line consists of three distinct blends with each named for the type of wrapper on the cigar – Nomad Therapy Connecticut, Nomad Therapy Habano, and Nomad Therapy Maduro. Compared to previous Nomad releases, there are several […]
Cigar Review: La Hacienda Superiores by Warped Cigars
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Review, Warped Cigars
Earlier this year, Warped Cigars announced its La Hacienda line. La Hacienda became Warped’s second regular production line to be produced at Casa Fernandez’s TABSA factory in Esteli. La Hacienda translates to “The Estate” and is a resurrected old Cuban brand from the late 19th century. Recently I’ve had an opportunity to smoke La Hacienda in […]