Te-Amo Revolution by Altadis – Robusto Ovalado The Te-Amo Revolution was one of several cigars launched by Altadis at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show. There has been an underlying theme with Altadis in 2012 and that has been to reconnect with their consumer base by reinvigorating their existing brands. This year. we have seen this […]
Cigar Review: Ortega Serie “D” Natural
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 88-90, Nice to Have, Ortega, Review
Ortega Serie “D” Natural The Ortega Serie “D” Natural was the second blend to be released by Ortega Premium Cigars. Ortega Premium Cigars is run by Eddie Ortega. Ortega, was the co-founder of EO Brands which became famous for the 601 and Murcielago lines. Earlier this year, Ortega and his partner Erik Espinosa announced they […]
Cigar Review: Freedom by Rocky Patel
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 91-93, IPCPR 2012, Nice to Have, Review, Rocky Patel
Freedom by Rocky Patel The Freedom by Rocky Patel was one of six new blends launched by Rocky Patel Premium Cigars at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show. The name Freedom can easily be connected to company President Rocky Patel’s crusade to protect cigar rights. Patel has spent a considerable amount of both resources and time […]
Cigar Review: Tatuaje TAA 2012
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 2 Comments 91-93, Memorable, Review, TAA, Tatuaje
Tatuaje TAA 2012 For the second year in a row, the Tobacconists’ Association of America (TAA) has selected Tatuaje Cigars to blend an exclusive cigar to be made available to its member retailers to sell. TAA releases are commonly done in extremely limited releases. The Tatuaje TAA 2012 follows up last year’s Tatuaje TAA 2011. […]
Cigar Review: My Father Commemorative 911 Limited Edition 2012 Connecticut Ecuador
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 91-93, Memorable, My Father, Review
My Father Commemorative 911 Limited Edition 2012 – Connecticut Ecuador The My Father Commemorative 911 Limited Edition 2012 Connecticut Ecuador Cigar is one of two cigars being offered as a retail exclusive for Casa de Montecristo in Countryside, Illinois. This marks the second year that the Garcia family has teamed up with Casa de Montecristo […]
Cigar Review: Cohiba Edición Diamante 2012
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 4 Comments 91-93, Cohiba, General, IPCPR 2012, Nice to Have, Review
Cohiba Edicion Diamante 2012 Back at the 2011 IPCPR Trade Show, General Cigar Company launched a special chest humidor containing with 150 cigars of a new blend called the Cohiba Edicion Diamante. This offering was geared at serious cigar collectors. In addition to coming in the humidor, the cigar itself featured a rare Cameroon wrapper […]
Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Burn Naples, FL
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 91-93, IPCPR 2012, Nice to Have, Review, Rocky Patel
Rocky Patel Burn Naples, FL At the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show, Rocky Patel Premium Cigars launched six new blends to already add to a busy 2012. One of the new blends is a new addition to the “Burn” series called the Rocky Patel Burn Naples, FL. The name as described in the initial announcement is […]
Cigar Review: VegaFina Fortaleza 2 by Altadis
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 88-90, Altadis, IPCPR 2012, Nice to Have, Review, VegaFina
VegaFina Fortaleza 2 The VegaFina Fortaleza 2 has become the third major release under Altadis USA’s VegaFina line this year. This cigar follows-up the recently released VegaFina Sumum 2010 and the VegaFina Jose Seijas 2011. The VegaFina Fortaleza 2 was showcased at the 2012 IPCPR. Much like the Sumum 2010, the Fortaleza 2 is not […]
Cigar Review: Nestor Miranda Grand Reserve 2012
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 91-93, IPCPR 2012, Memorable, Miami Cigars, Nestor Miranda, Review
Nestor Miranda Grand Reserve 2012 The Nestor Miranda Grand Reserve 2012 was one of several cigars launched by Miami Cigar and Company at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show. It is a follow-up to the original Nestor Miranda Grand Reserve that was launched at the 2011 trade show. Like the 2011 version, the Grand Reserve 2012 […]
Cigar Review: Quesada Q D’Etat Daga
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 94-96, IPCPR 2012, Memorable, Quesada, Review
Q D’Etat Daga The Quesada Q D’Etat Daga is the third, and currently the final of Quesada’s limited edition Q D’Etat series. For the Q D’Etat line, there is an undelying theme behind this line of cigars. It is intended to support the industry’s battle against the government and anti-tobacco factions. There are three vitolas in […]