Tortuga 215 Reserva Cedro No. 5 The Tortuga 215 Reserva is a cigar line launched by Victor Vitale’s Legacy Brands at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show. The Tortuga 215 Reserva is a Nicaraguan puro that was originally launched in four large box-press vitolas. Recently, Vitale announced three additional line extensions to the Tortuga 215 Reserva line […]
Cigar Review: Leaf & Bean by Esteban
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 1 Comment 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, House Cigar, Leaf and Bean, Nica Sueno, Review
A few weeks ago, we previewed a cigar being made by the Fabrica de Tabacos Nica Sueno called “Leaf & Bean by Esteban”. The cigar is being made for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based retailer Jim Robinson’s Leaf & Bean shops. The Nica Sueno factory has gained a name as it is most noteworthy for producing cigars for […]
Cigar Review: Room 101 Namakubi Ecuador H-Town
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Camacho, Davidoff, Review, Room 101
Room 101 Namakubi Ecuador H-Town The Room 101 Namakubi Ecuador H-Town is a retail-exclusive cigar to Stogies World Class Cigars located in Houston, Texas. The H-Town introduces a lancero frontmark into the Namakubi Ecuador series. It was earlier in 2013 where the Room 101 Namakubi Ecuador became the eighth line to be released in Matt […]
Cigar Review: Chinnock Cellars Pressoir
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Chinnock Cellars, Review
Chinnock Cellars Pressoir At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Chinnock Cellars Cigars showcased their third line, the Pressoir. This cigar is significant for three reasons: First it marks the first maduro to be made by the company; second, it is the first cigar Chinnock Cellars has been made outside the United States as they turn […]
Cigar Review: Tatuaje Avion 13 Reserva
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 91-93, Review, Tatuaje
Tatuaje Avion 13 Reserva The Tatuaje Avion 13 Reserva marks the latest entry in Tatuaje’s Avion series. The Avion is an off-shoot of the Tatuaje Fausto line consisting of a series of annually released box-pressed perfecto vitolas. The series started with the Avion 11 in 2011. The Avion 13 (2013) is the third size to be released […]
Cigar Review: Camacho Blackout Limited Edition 2013
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 2.5 - Try One, 88-90, Camacho, Davidoff, Review
Camacho Blackout Limited Edition 2013 Following the launch of its successful “Bold Standard” rebranding campaign, Camacho Cigars would announce the Camacho Blackout Limited Edition 2013. This would become the brand’s first new line since the announcement of the “Bold Standard” campaign. The Blackout is a limited production line that is being launched in five sizes. […]
Cigar Review: Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 Warrior Joe Bushmaster
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Ortega, Ortega Wild Bunch 2013, Review
Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 – Warrior Joe Bushmaster The Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 Warrior Joe is the tenth installment in a monthly series of cigars developed by Ortega Premium Cigars. The Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 series is a unique limited production cigar concept that was introduced by Ortega Premium Cigars. The idea behind the Ortega […]
Cigar Review: Toraño Exodus 1959 Finite 2013
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 2 Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Review, Toraño
The Torano Exodus 1959 Finite 2013 was one of two new releases by Torano Family Cigars launched at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show. The Finite 2013 would become the fourth installment of Torano’s Exodus line of cigars. According to company President Charlie Torano the Exodus line “…commemorates the legendary Cuban cigar families’ 1959 flight to freedom. The […]
Cigar Review: Brun del Ré Premium
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Brun del Ré, Review
Brun del Re Premium Back in August, we provided a feature story on a company called Brun del Re. This is a company based out of Costa Rica that has been around for over ten years. The company is operated by General Manager Carlos Corazza. They have been successful at building their presence outside the United […]
Cigar Review: Kristoff Galerones Ceniza de Plata
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Galerones, Kristoff, Review
Kristoff Galerones Ceniza de Plata The Kristoff Galerones Ceniza de Plata is one of four new cigar blends that has been introduced in Kristoff’s Galerones line. We’ve been covering and reviewing this line extensively on Cigar Coop. The Galerones line is not just a set of new cigars, but has marked a radical change in direction for the products being […]