Davidoff Nicaragua Diadema Fina In 2014, the Davidoff Nicaragua Diadema Fina became the fourth regular production size and the fifth vitola made in the Davidoff Nicaragua line. The Davidoff Nicaragua made its debut in 2013 and became the first Nicaraguan puro to carry the Davidoff name. Not only was this one of the most anticipated releases of […]
Cigar Review: Cubanacan Soneros Maduro Corona Gorda
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Cubanacan, Review, Soneros
Cubanacan Soneros Maduro Corona Gorda The Soneros Maduro Corona Gorda is one of five vitolas that are a part of Cubanacan Cigars’ Soneros line. Soneros made its debut at the 2013 IPCPR Trade show. The Soneros line is blended by Cubanacan’s Master Blender Omar Gonzalez-Aleman. Prior to coming to Cubanacan, Gonzalez managed the La Corona factory in […]
Cigar Review: Montecristo Grupo de Maestros Private Batch by Altadis USA
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 1 Comment 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Altadis, Montecristo, Review
Montecristo Grupo de Maestros Private Batch by Altadis USA The Montecristo Grupo de Maestros Private Batch is a new limited edition cigar that has recently been introduced by Altadis USA. The cigar is meant to pay homage to Altadis’ famed Grupo de Maestros team. If one looks at Altadis USA, they are a company that […]
Cigar Review: Aged Selects Maduro Toro Grande
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 88-90, Aged Selects, Review
Aged Selects Maduro Toro Grande Aged Selects is a brand of Nicaraguan made cigars that provide cigar enthusiasts with a premium long filler cigar at a low price. To accomplish this, Aged Selects sends buyers to the factories of major manufacturers to secure cigars that have been aging for some time. Once the cigars are […]
Cigar Review: RoMa Craft Tobac Aquitaine Venus
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Nica Sueno, Review, RoMa Craft Tobac
RoMa Craft Tobac Aquitaine Venus The Aquitaine Venus is a limited production cigar that was released by RoMa Craft Tobac as a part of their Aquitaine line. The Venus introduced what RoMa Craft has called a petit salamones vitola into both the Aquitaine and CroMagnon lines. Both Venus releases were released as shop exclusives. While […]
Cigar Review: Quesada Keg
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, Quesada, Review
Quesada Keg The Quesada Keg is a limited edition cigar that recently has arrived on retailer shelves. This release of this cigar is meant to coincide with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations as this cigar is designed to be enjoyed with an Irish Stout. This isn’t the first cigar made by Quesada that is meant to […]
Cigar Review: The Alibi by Espinosa Cigars (Part of the Backroom Series)
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Espinosa, Review
The Alibi by Espinosa Cigars (alaart of the Backroom Series) The Alibi is the first release in the Backroom Series by Espinosa Cigars. About a month ago, Espinosa Cigars announced the launch of its Backroom Series. This series marks Espinosa Cigars’ entry into the world of lounge exclusive cigars. Currently, there are three such lounges […]
Cigar Review: Dram Cask No. 1 Toro by C & C Cigars
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, C and C, Dram, Orleans Group International, Pairings, Review
Dram Cask No. 1 Toro At the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show, C & C Cigars announced a new line of cigars called Dram Cigars for Whiskey. Whiskey and Cigars have been in the news lately as companies like Asylum Cigars and Drew Estate currently have projects that involve tobacco aging in bourbon barrels. The Dram […]
Cigar Review: Felipe Gregorio Pelo de Oro Robusto Gordo (2014)
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, Felipe Gregorio, Review
Felipe Gregorio Pelo de Oro Robusto Gordo (2014 Edition) At the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show, Felipe Gregorio Cigars launched a new and revamped version of its Pelo de Oro line. While there was some packaging changes, the big change was in the blend as the line was reintroduced as a Costa Rican puro. The new […]
Cigar Review: Viaje Farmer Bill Hatchet Handle (2014)
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, Review, Viaje
Viaje Farmer Bill Hatchet Handle The Viaje Farmer Bill Hatchet is a new addition to Viaje’s seasonal release for the Thanksgiving season. It was back at the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show where we got word that Farmer Bill Hatchet was coming. In 2011, Viaje launched their Thanksgiving series with the gordo-sized Viaje White Label Project […]