Tatuaje Black Label Lancero In 2012, Tatuaje Cigars released the latest vitola in its Tatuaje Private Reserve Series – a.k.a the Tatuaje Black Label series. This series would be a lancero and this known as the Tatuaje Black Label Lancero (or Tatuaje Black Lancero). The vitolas of thje Black Label series has been released […]
Cigar Review: Cuenca 5 Anniversary
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 1 Comment 91-93, Cuenca, Memorable, Review
Cuenca 5 Anniversary Box-press Torpedo The Cuenca 5 Anniversary is a collaboration between Hollywood, Florida retailer Cuenca Cigars and blender A.J. Fernandez. We are not saying retail-exclusive here because the plan is to have this cigar in 50 U.S. and European stores by mid 2013. The cigar has been initially launched in a torpedo […]
Cigar Review: 1502 Ruby
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 1502, 88-90, Global Premium Cigars, GPC, Nice to Have, Review
1502 Ruby The 1502 Ruby is one of three cigar offerings by Global Premium Cigars (GPC). GPC was founded by Enrique Sanchez Icaza. The company is based in Nicaragua and focuses on primarily Nicaraguan-based blends. The 1502 is positioned as the company’s premium line and gets its name from the year that Christopher Columbus discovered Nicaragua. […]
Cigar Review: Le Navarre (The French Puro)
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 88-90, Navarre, Review, See What You Think
Le Navarre The Le Navarre is a cigar that differs from any other cigar I’ve had before. This is because the Le Navarre is made in a non-traditional cigar-making country – France. It is also because the Le Navarre is a French puro – meaning that it is comprised of 100% French tobacco. The actual […]
Cigar Review: Xikar HC Habano2 (Squared)
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 85-87, Review, See What You Think, Xikar
Xikar HC Habano2 (Squared) The Xikar HC Habano2 was announced prior to the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show. The HC Habano2 was Xikar’s first new cigar blend since 2009. Many know Xikar for making cigar accessories, however back in 2007 they entered the cigar game with the release of the Xikar Defiance. In 2009, they followed this up […]
Cigar Review: Asylum 13
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 4 Comments 88-90, Asylum Cigars, Nice to Have, Review, Tabacaleras Unidas
Asylum 13 The Asylum 13 is one of three blends that was a part of the launch of Asylum Cigars. Asylum Cigars made its debut around the time of the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show. The company was started by Tom Lazuka and Kevin Baxter. In addition, Asylum Cigars is partnering with Christian Eiroa and his […]
Cigar Review: Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 – Big Bad John “Jackhammer”
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 91-93, Nice to Have, Ortega, Ortega Wild Bunch 2013, Review
Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 – Big Bad John The Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 series is a unique limited production cigar concept introduced by Ortega Premium Cigars. The concept behind the Ortega Wild Bunch is to dedicate a cigar to various cigar enthusiasts whom company president Eddie Ortega has personally met during his time in the […]
Cigar Review: La Aurora Cien Años Edición Especial (La Aurora Cien Años Maduro)
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 94-96, IPCPR 2012, La Aurora, Memorable, Miami Cigars, Review
The La Aurora Cien Anos Edicion Especial is a maduro version of La Aurora’s famed Cien Anos blend. Prior to the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show, La Aurora cigars announced a return of the original Cien Anos blend to the marketplace. As a part of this launch, there was also a plan to launch a maduro version of […]
Cigar Review: Padrón Family Reserve No. 45 Natural
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 94-96, Memorable, Padron, Review
Padron Family Reserve No. 45 Natural In 2009, Padron Cigars released the second release of their Family Reserve Series – the Padron Family Reserve No. 45. The Family Reserve series was launched in 2008 with the release of the Padron Family Reserve No. 44. The significance of the 44 and 45 correspond to the anniversary of when Jose O. Padron […]
Cigar Review: Ezra Zion Honor Series Reagan
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 88-90, Ezra Zion, Nice to Have, Review
Ezra Zion Reagan The Ezra Zion Honor Series Reagan is one of two cigars that was launched in 2012 by Ezra Zion Cigars. Ezra Zion Cigars is a new boutique cigar company that launched just prior to the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show in Orlando, Florida. Coming out of the show, the company definitely made an […]