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 […]
Cigar Review: Alec Bradley Maxx Brazil
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 2 Comments 91-93, Alec Bradley, Nice to Have, Review
Alec Bradley Maxx Brazil The Alec Bradley Maxx Brazil is a retail exclusive cigar sold by Cigar International. As the name indicates it is a blend variation of the original Alec Bradley Maxx cigar featuring a Brazilian wrapper and binder. The Alec Bradley Maxx was launched a few years ago as a large, robust cigar […]
Cigar Review: La Flor Dominicana Doomsday 2012 Meaner Digger
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 88-90, La Flor Dominicana, LFD, Review
La Flor Dominicana Doomsday 2012 Meaner Digger The La Flor Dominicana Meaner Digger is a limited edition, retail-exclusive cigar for Tobacco Haven in Brookline, New Hampshire. There are two distinguishing characteristics that have made this a cigar of interest to many. First, it is a massive cigar – measuring 10 inches with a 60 ring […]
Cigar Review: Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial 2012
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 88-90, Nice to Have, Oliva, Review
Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial 2012 The Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial is an annual limited production release that is a maduro version of the popular Oliva Serie V (which uses a Nicaraguan Habano Sun-grown wrapper). Each year, the Serie V Maduro is done in a single vitola, and there have been blend variations over […]
Cigar Review: J.Grotto Silk by Ocean State Cigars
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 91-93, IPCPR 2012, Nice to Have, Ocean State Cigars, Review
J. Grotto Silk by Ocean State Cigars The J. Grotto Silk marks the third blend to be released by Ocean State Cigars. Ocean State Cigars is a brand of cigars released by Rhode Island retailer, Paul Joyal. Joyal is the owner Mr. J’s Havana Shop in West Warwick, RI. Ocean State Cigars are available in […]
Cigar Review: La Palina Maduro
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 91-93, IPCPR 2012, La Palina, Nice to Have, Review
La Palina Maduro The La Palina Maduro was one of two new cigars by La Palina showcased at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show. This cigar began to make its way into brick and mortar retailers in December, 2012. As the name indicates, this is a cigar that is a maduro cigar – marking this the first […]
Cigar Review: L’Atelier (LAT52) by L’Atelier Imports
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 1 Comment 91-93, IPCPR 2012, L’Atelier Imports, Nice to Have, Review
L’Atelier – LAT52 vitola The L’Atelier cigar line is the flagship cigar of L’Atelier Imports. This cigar line (as well as the company) made its debut at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show. Tatuaje founder Pete Johnson was involved with the launch of the company, but the operations are separate and run by Johnson’s brother K.C. […]
Cigar Review: Liga Privada Unico Serie Papas Fritas
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 88-90, Drew Estate, IPCPR 2012, Liga Privada, Review
Liga Privada Unico Serie Papas Fritas The Liga Privada Unico Serie Papas Fritas is the latest release to join the Liga Privada family. Back in late May, we provided some early details about the Papas Fritas project. This corona-size cigar is a tripa corta (that means short-fill) smoke that is comprised of trimmings from the […]
Cigar Review: Davidoff 2013 Year of the Snake Edition
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 94-96, Davidoff, Memorable, Review
Davidoff 2013 Year of the Snake Edition The Davidoff 2013 Year of the Snake Edition is the latest release in the Davidoff Limited Edition series. The Limited Edition series can be tracedback to 1997 with the launch of the Davidoff “535” (commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the company’s store once located at 535 Madison Avenue). It […]