Debonaire Belicoso In this assessment, we take a look at the Debonaire Belicoso. This is one of five currently available vitolas by Debonaire Cigars‘ core line. In 2012, Debonaire Cigars made their debut in three sizes, and introduced two line extensions in 2013. The Debonaire Belicoso is one of those three original vitolas. As we have mentioned, while each […]
Cigar Review: Avo Limited Edition 2014 – Avo 88
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 4.5 - Fight Chuck Norris for Them, 94-96, AVO, Davidoff, Review
Avo Limited Edition 2014 – Avo 88 The Avo Limited Edition 2014 – Avo 88 is the 2014 entry in Avo Cigars’ annual limited edition series. Each year the release coincides with brand ambassador Avo Uvezian’s birthday.With 2014 being Uvezian’s 88th birthday, this year’s edition has appropriately been titled the Avo 88. As we will […]
Cigar Review: Joya de Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 2.5 - Try One, 85-87, Joya de Nicaragua, Review
Joya de Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco The Joya de Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco is a limited production cigar that was made to commemorate Joya de Nicaragua’s 45 years in business. It was released toward the tail-end of 2013. The name Cuatro Cinco is indicative of this as it translates to “45” While it is one of […]
Cigar Review: Dissident Soapbox
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Dissident, Review
Dissident Soapbox Dissident Cigars is a company that was launched in 2013. They are run by two individuals known as “Gweedo C” and “Red Ryan”. The company itself has said it has a goal of “bringing unique, quality handmade premium cigars with a D.I.Y. punk rock style to the boutique cigar market.”. At the same […]
Cigar Review: Kristoff 685 Woodlawn
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Kristoff, Review, TAA
Kristoff 685 Woodlawn 2013 was a very busy year for Glen Case’s Kristoff Cigars. At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, not only did Case show up with four new blend under his Kristoff Galerones lines, but he also brought a limited edition cigar known as the Kristoff 685 Woodlawn. This cigar has been released in […]
Cigar Review: Epicurean Gonzo Santeria
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 1 Comment 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Epicurean, House of Emilio, Review
Epicurean Gonzo Santeria The Epicurean Gonzo Santeria is the fourth blend to be released by Steven Ysidron’s Epicurean Cigars. In late 2012, it was announced that Epicurean Cigars would be the sixth company to be added to Gary Griffith’s House of Emilio family. In terms of brand identity under House of Emilio, Epicurean Cigars has […]
Cigar Review: Rosalila Mundo Celestial Connecticut by Oscar Valladares Tobacco and Company
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Company, Puros de Ballard, Review, Rosalila
Rosalila Mundo Celestrial Connecticut by Oscar Valladares Tobacco and Company Last week we reported on a flagship line of cigars being launched by Oscar Valladares Tobacco and Company called Rosalila. Valladares’ name may be familiar to cigar enthusiasts as he collaborated with Pittsburgh retailer Jim Robinson on the Leaf by Oscar line. Rosalila, along with […]
Cigar Review: Aging Room WildPack T248 (WP-1)
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Aging Room Cigars, Aging Room WildPack, Boutique Blends Cigars, Oliveros, Review
Aging Room WildPack T248 (WP-1) It was almost a year ago when word surfaced from Boutique Blends Cigars about the Aging Room WildPack project. The concept gives cigar enthusiasts an opportunity to select what an upcoming release will be under the Aging Room Cigars line. The WildPack is sold in a ten count sampler pack […]
Cigar Review: AKA Respect 2013
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, AKA Cigars, Review
AKA Respect 2013 – Hooah The AKA Respect line was the second line introduced by AKA Cigars back in 2011. The Respect line was introduced as a vintage line with the idea of the blend changing every one to two years. In 2013, the company released its second iteration of the AKA Respect line – the AKA Respect 2013. […]
Cigar Review: La Jugada Habano by Moya Ruiz Cigars
William Cooper Reviews 2 Comments 4.5 - Fight Chuck Norris for Them, 94-96, La Jugada, Moya Ruiz, Review
La Jugada Habano The La Jugada Habano is the second cigar to be released by Moya Ruiz Cigars. Early in 2013, Moya Ruiz Cigars launched their first cigar – a maduro called La Jugada Prieto. At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, the company officially showcased the Habano. Moya Ruiz Cigars is named for the two […]