La Flor Dominicana Double Press Maduro (TAA Edition) The La Flor Dominicana Double Press Maduro was introduced in 2013 by La Flor Dominicana. This cigar is a special Connecticut Broadleaf version of La Flor Dominicana’s Double Press. The original Double Press was introduced back in 2009 and featured an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper and Dominican filler […]
Cigar Review: Davidoff Nicaragua (Robusto)
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 5 Comments 91-93, Davidoff, Nice to Have, Review
Davidoff Nicaragua – Robusto The Davidoff Nicaragua was one of the most anticipated releases in 2013. This is a story we have followed for quite a while. The significance of this particular release is that it marks the first Nicaraguan puro that has been released by Davidoff. While there was a soft launch prior to […]
Cigar Review: Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 Wild Bill “Cheroot”
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 91-93, Memorable, Ortega, Ortega Wild Bunch 2013, Review
Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 Wild Bill “Cheroot” The Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 Wild Bill “Cheroot” is the July 2013 installment (and seventh release) in a monthly series of cigars developed by Ortega Premium Cigars. Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 series is a unique limited production cigar concept that was introduced by Ortega Premium Cigars. The idea behind […]
Cigar Review: L’Atelier Maduro (MAD54)
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 91-93, L’Atelier Imports, Memorable, Review
L’Atelier Maduro (MAD54) The L’Atelier Maduro is a new line of cigars that was released by L’Atelier Imports just prior to the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show. While the company has already released some maduro blends under the Surrogates line, this is the first maduro blend to be branded under the self-titled L’Atelier line. Recently, […]
Cigar Review: Azan White Premium by Roberto Duran Cigars
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 91-93, Azan, Nice to Have, Review, Roberto Duran Cigars
Azan White Premium by Roberto Duran Cigars The Azan White Premium is one of three blends that make up the Azan line of cigars by Roberto Duran Cigars. It was just prior to the IPCPR Trade Show when both the Azan line and the Roberto Duran Cigars company were announced. This was followed up by […]
Cigar Review: EIROA by CLE Cigars
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 3 Comments 94-96, CLE, EIROA, Fabricas Unidas, Memorable, Review
EIROA by CLE Cigars Just prior to the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Christian Eiroa’s Fabricas Unidas announced a new cigar that would fit into its CLE line. The cigar has Eiroa’s family name and is appropriately titled EIROA. It has been documented that Fabricas Unidas was setup by Eiroa with the purpose of being a […]
Cigar Review: Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro (2013)
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 3 Comments 88-90, Nice to Have, Oliva, Review
Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Oliva Cigar Company had one cigar that was being spotlighted – the Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro. Oliva is one of those companies that never has felt pressure to put out a lot of new releases at the trade show. 2013 was no exception […]
Cigar Review: Toscanello Speciale
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 1 Comment 85-87, ItalianSmokes, Review, See What You Think, Toscanello
The Toscanello Speciale is a cigar made by Manifatture Sigaro Toscano. While this was a cigar that was introduced in 1998, it is a cigar that is gaining some attention as of late. Namely because it is a cigar that incorporates fire-cured tobacco. 2013 will probably go down in cigar history as the year of […]
Cigar Review: Viaje Late Harvest Hang Time (2013)
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 88-90, Nice to Have, Review, Viaje
Viaje Late Harvest Hang Time Just prior to the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Viaje announced its latest installment under its Late Harvest line called the Viaje Late Harvest Hang Time. The cigar would be showcased at the trade show and then shipped to its authorized retailers around the same time. While this was the third […]
Cigar Review: Flor de las Antillas Toro Grande (Retail Exclusive to Binny’s Beverage Depot)
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 91-93, My Father, Nice to Have, Review
Flor de las Antillas Toro Grande 6 x 60 (Retail exclusive to Binny’s Beverage Depot) The Flor de las Antillas Toro Grande is a retail exclusive, limited production release to Binny’s Beverage Depot. Binny’s Beverage Depot is chain of liquor and cigar stores in the Chicago, Illinois area. The Flor de las Antillas was released […]