Le Bijou 1922 Ecuadorian Connecticut Federal Cigar Edition Corona A few days ago we provided a preview into the My Father Le Bijou 1922 Ecuadorian Connecticut Federal Cigar Edition series. The story behind this cigar is that was originally intended to be a one time limited run, retail exclusive cigar to New Hampshire retailer Federal […]
Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Hercules
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 88-90, Nice to Have, Review, Rocky Patel
Rocky Patel Hercules The Rocky Patel Hercules is a retail-exclusive cigar for Corona Cigar Company in Orlando, Florida. It is made by Rocky Patel Premium Cigars, who is no stranger to the retail exclusive business. Rocky Patel has launched retail exclusives for stores such as Holt’s (Rocky Patel Ocean Club) and Tinderbox Charlotte (1939 Reserve). […]
Cigar Review: Tatuaje Mexican Experiment
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 2 Comments 91-93, Nice to Have, Review, Tatuaje
Tatuaje Mexican Experiment Earlier this year, Tatuaje Cigars’ founder Pete Johnson unveiled some plans for his 2012 releases on Kiss My Ash Radio. Since then, those plans were reiterated on various media outlets. When word got out of a limited release called the Tatuaje Mexican Experiment, it caught many people off guard. As it turns […]
Cigar Review: Aging Room Haváo Connecticut
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 1 Comment 88-90, Aging Room Cigars, Boutique Blends Cigars, Nice to Have, Oliveros, Review
Aging Room Havao Connecticut The Aging Room Havao Connecticut is the second blend to be released under Boutique Blend Cigars’ Aging Room Cigars line. It is also the first cigar to be launched under the Boutique Blends Cigars’ umbrella. This cigar fills a niche as it adds a Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade cigar into the Boutique […]
Cigar Review: Illusione Ultra OP No. 9
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 88-90, Illusione, Nice to Have, Review
Illusione Ultra OP No. 9 The Illusione Ultra series was launched in 2011. The Ultra had been released in small limited quantities in the past in the mk vitola. Last year, Illusione founder Dion Giolito decided to modify the blend for that vitola and release it as a new line in the Illusione portfolio. While […]
Cigar Review: Boris 11 Connecticut
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 94-96, Boris 11, Memorable, Review
Boris 11 Connecticut The Boris 11 Connecticut might not be a cigar many people have heard of. This is a cigar exclusive to Jeff Boryciewicz’s Corona Cigar Company stores in Orlando, Florida. Many times when I visit a retailer, I like to sample a cigar that is unique to that shop. Ive always been pleased […]
Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Edge Candela
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 88-90, Candela, Nice to Have, Review, Rocky Patel
Rocky Patel Edge Candela Rocky Patel Premium Cigars became the latest premium cigar manufacturer to release a candela cigar. The release of the Rocky Patel Edge Candela is the third major candela release for 2012 joining La Flor Dominicana (Double Claro) and Viaje (WLP St. Patrick’s Day Candela 2012). Candela (technically called Double Claro) wrappers […]
Cigar Review: Pinar Del Rio Small Batch Reserve Maduro
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 91-93, Nice to Have, Pinar Del Rio, Review
Pinar Del Rio Small Batch Reserve Maduro In the past few years, the Abraham Flores and Juan Rodriguez have been establishing a name with their Pinar Del Rio Cigars. Almost two years ago, they launched the successful PDR 1878 series, and now with a new factory in the Dominican Republic, they appear ready to continue […]
Cigar Review: C & C Corojo
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 1 Comment 88-90, C and C, Nice to Have, Review
C & C Corojo A few weeks ago we assessed the C & C Connecticut and found it to be a very solid cigar experience. This was a mild strength, mild to medium-bodied cigar. In this assessment, we turn our attention to the C & C Corojo. Like the Connecticut, the C & C Corojo […]
Cigar Review: Sosa Family Selection Maduro
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 1 Comment 88-90, Nice to Have, Review, Sosa
Sosa Family Selection Maduro A few weeks ago, we assessed a cigar from Sosa Cigars called the Sosa Family Selection Connecticut. This cigar proved to be a nice revelation in the world of Ecuadorian Connecticut cigars. We now turn our attention to another blend that is under the Sosa Family Selection line. This cigar is […]