La Palina El Diario KB II The La Palina El Diario KB II was a line extension in La Palina’s El Diario line of cigars that was launched at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show. The KB II added a seventh vitola to the El Diario line in the form of a Corona Gorda. The story […]
Cigar Review: Viaje Friends and Family Le Joueur
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 94-96, Memorable, Review, Viaje
Viaje Friends and Family Le Joueur The Viaje Friends and Family Le Joueur is the second vitola to be released in Viaje’s ultra-limited Friends and Family line. The Viaje Friends and Family cigar is a personal blend of Viaje founder Andre Farkas. Last March, Farkas released the first batch of Viaje Friends and Family in […]
Cigar Review: Asylum 13 Ogre
William Cooper Reviews 4 Comments 88-90, Asylum Cigars, Fabricas Unidas, Review, Tabacaleras Unidas
Asylum 13 Ogre This past November, Asylum Cigars announced the Asylum 13 Ogre. This cigar caught the attention of many for three reasons. First up, the cigar is a barber pole. Secondly, this isn’t any barber pole, but this is a barber pole that uses candela as one its wrapper. Finally, this cigar is enormous […]
Cigar Review: Dunhill Aged Reserva Especial 2003
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 1 Comment 91-93, Dunhill, General, Nice to Have, Review
Dunhill Aged Reserva Especial 2003 The Dunhill Aged Reserva Especial 2003 is a new release by Dunhill Cigar that was announced late last in 2012. The story with this cigar is the filler of this cigar comes from ten year old Dominican tobaccos. In recent years, things have been quiet with the Dunhill brand – […]
Cigar Review: East India Trading Company Red Witch Double Fuerte
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 91-93, East India Trading Company, Gurkha, Nice to Have, Review
East India Trading Company Red Witch Double Fuerte The East India Trading Company Red Witch Double Fuerte is a modified blend of the East India Trading Company Red Witch. The main difference with the Double Fuerte is that it contains some extra ligero in the blend, and is available in a different frontmark (a 6 […]
Cigar Review: E.P. Carrillo Medalla D’ Oro (Federal Cigar 92nd Anniversary Cigar)
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 94-96, E.P. Carrillo, EPC, Memorable, Review
E.P. Carrillo Medalla D’ Oro The E.P. Carrillo Medalla D’ Oro is a special retail-exclusive limited edition cigar for Federal Cigar in New Hampshire. The cigar has been released to commemorate Federal Cigar’s 92nd Anniversary. This is not the first time that Federal and E.P. Carrillo have teamed up on a project. In […]
Cigar Review: Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 Island Jim WaHoo
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 91-93, Memorable, Ortega, Ortega Wild Bunch 2013, Review
Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 Island Jim WaHoo The Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 Island Jim WaHoo third installment in a monthly series of cigars being 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 concept behind the Ortega Wild Bunch […]
Cigar Review: Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Hooligan
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 1 Comment 88-90, Alec Bradley, Candela, Nice to Have, Review
Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Hooligan The Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Hooligan marks Alec Bradley’s first foray into the world of candela cigars. For this release, the company chose to work with its popular Black Market blend, but use a candela wrapper. It has become a recent trend in the cigar industry to time […]
Cigar Review: Lou Rodriguez MF
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 91-93, Lou Rodriguez, Nice to Have, Review
Lou Rodriguez MF The Lou Rodriguez MF is a limited edition cigar that was released by Lou Rodriguez Cigars. The founder, Lou Rodriguez is a surgeon who is based in Greenville, North Carolina. His company is a true “seed to store” cigar company as they grow their own tobacco, have their own factory, and handle […]
Cigar Review: East India Trading Company Red Witch
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 88-90, East India Trading Company, Gurkha, IPCPR 2012, Nice to Have, Review
East India Trading Company Red Witch The Red Witch was is the second line of cigars to be released under the Gurkha Cigar Group subsidiary, the East India Trading Company. It was in 2011 when the East India Trading Company was launched. This subsidiary has been focused around providing a premium cigar at a value […]