” As for myself, this is definitely a cigar I would smoke again…. If you do find them and a box purchase is possible – do it.” Wrapper: Aganorsa (Nicaragua) Binder: Aganorsa (Nicaragua) Filler: Aganorsa (Nicaragua) Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacos Valle de Jalapa S.A. (TABSA) Robusto: 5 x 52 Price: $9.95 Sponsor: Yes […]
2021 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #22 – All Saints St. Francis Oscuro Toro
” Micky Pegg and All Saints Cigars have a winner here, and it’s another excellent cigar that has come out of TAVICUSA the past couple of years.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera Villa Cuba S.A. (TAVICUSA) Toro: 6 1/2 x 50 Price: $10.35 Sponsor: No Samples […]
2021 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #24 – Joya de Nicaragua Numero Uno Le Premier
“In terms of Churchill-sized Connecticut Shade offerings, I’ve often found myself really struggling to find a good one in that 7 x 47/7 x 48 range. The Joya de Nicaragua Le Premier fits the bill. It delivers excellent flavor, has excellent construction, and enough complexity to keep me interested from start to finish.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian […]
2021 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #25 – Protocol Eliot Ness Natural (Toro)
” I found the Protocol Eliot Ness Natural offering to be a superior cigar. It wasn’t that it had a radically new flavor profile, but the flavors produced were quite tasty..” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Habano, Esteli Filler: Nicaraguan Viso/Seco/Criollo Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: San Lotano Box Pressed Toro: 6 x 52 Price: $11.95 […]
2021 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #26 – Illusione Epernay 10th Anniversary D’Aosta
“Put together a cigar that delivers on flavor, complexity, and construction and you have a perfect storm.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Honduras Factory: Fabrica de Tabacos Raices Cubanas S. de R.L Toro: 6 x 50 Price: $12.00 Sponsor: Yes Samples Provided for Initial Review: No Review: Illusione Epernay 10th Anniversary D’Aosta […]