Don Reynaldo Coronas de Luxe by Warped Cigars The Don Reynaldo is the fourth line released by Florida-based Warped Cigars. Warped Cigars is run by Kyle Gellis. The company prides itself on making cigars in a traditional Cuban way. Warped Cigars has certainly been a cigar company that have caught the attention of many. The […]
Cigar Review: Casa Fernandez Arsenio Serie Oro Robusto
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Casa Fernandez, Review
Casa Fernandez Arsenio Oro Robusto At the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show, Casa Fernandez showed off several new lines. One of those lines is a tribute to the company’s master blender Arsenio Ramos. The Casa Fernandez Arsenio Serie Oro is a line that commemorates Ramos’ 80th birthday. This isn’t the first cigar to be released with […]
Cigar Review: La Palina Black Label Robusto
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 1 Comment 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, La Palina, Review
La Palina Black Label Robusto At the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show, La Palina Cigars launched its seventh line, the La Palina Black Label. This line marks the second project done between Bill Paley’s La Palina Cigars and Abe Flores PDR Cigars factory. This follows up the PDR-made La Palina Classic, had been launched at the 2012 […]
Cigar Review: Espinosa Laranja Reserva Corona Gorda
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 1 Comment 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, Espinosa, Review
Espinosa Laranja Reserva Corona Gorda On the eve of the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show, Espinosa Cigars announced a new line of cigars called the Espinosa Laranja Reserva. The Laranja Reserva incorporates a Brazlian wrapper – a first for a regular Espinosa Cigars release. The wrapper is not a mainstream Brazlian one. It comes from the […]
Cigar Review: Cubanacan HR Sublime
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 2 Comments 5.0 - The Oasis, 94-96, Cubanacan, HR, Review
Cubanacan HR Sublime The Cubanacan HR is a new brand that has been launched by Nicaraguan cigar manufacturer Cubanacan Cigars. 2014 has been a year of transformation for Cubanacan cigars. Earlier this year the company also streamlined its portfolio to focus on their existing Cubanacan, Soneros, and Mederos brands. The new HR brand was announced shortly […]
Cigar Review: Black Label Trading Company Deliverance Corona
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, Black Label Trading Company, Review
Black Label Trading Company Deliverance Corona The Deliverance is the eighth blend to be released by Texas-based cigar maker Black Label Trading Company. Black Label Trading Company was founded by James Brown. Brown has built his company around a model of small batch production. Along the way, Brown has also looked to deliver unique blends […]
Cigar Review: The Buckingham by Crowned Heads
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Cigar Federation, Crowned Heads, Review
The Buckingham by Crowned Heads The Buckingham is a limited edition cigar produced by Crowned Heads for the online social cigar community Cigar Federation. The name Buckingham is symbolic to changes happening on Cigar Federation itself. Earlier this year, it was announced that Logan Lawler who was managing the community had purchased Cigar Federation. Lawler’s […]
Cigar Review: La Aurora Preferidos Diamond Corona Especiales
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, La Aurora, Miami Cigars, Review
La Aurora Preferidos Diamond Corona Especiales The La Aurora Preferidos Diamond Corona Especiales is part of a limited production run of 5 1/2 x 42 corona sized cigars made in the six blends of the La Aurora Preferidos series. The Preferidos Diamond was introduced back in 2012 by La Aurora at the 2012 IPCPR Trade […]
Cigar Review: Viva Republica Propaganda Five and a Half Truth
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Miami Cigars, Review, Viva Republica
Viva Republica Propaganda Five and a Half Truth At the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show, Viva Republica showcased its third line of cigars – the Viva Republica Propaganda. Viva Republica was formed by Jason Holly back in 2012. In 2013, the company was named one of the Cigar Coop Five Boutiques to Watch. Holly has partnered […]
Cigar Review: J. Grotto Anniversary P555 by Ocean State Cigars
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Ocean State Cigars, Review
J. Grotto Anniversary P555 by Ocean State Cigars The J. Grotto Anniversary is the fourth line of cigars launched by Paul Joyal’s Ocean State Cigars. This line is significant for several reasons: First, it introduced a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper blend into the company’s portfolio; second, it added a fuller and stronger cigar to Ocean State’s […]