Jas Sum Kral (JSK) Cigars is the brand founded by Riste Ristevski. The company launched a little over three years ago and built up a very loyal following during this period. Last year was a significant year of change for JSK. First, Ristevski announced he was moving production to the Tabacalera de Aragon factory in […]
Cigar Review: La Palina Blue Label Toro TAA Exclusive
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 2018 TAA Exclusive Series, 85-87, La Palina, Review, TAA, Try a Sample
The La Palina Blue Label Toro TAA Exclusive is the third TAA Exclusive cigar to be a produced by Bill Paley’s La Palina Cigars. The cigar was included as a part of the 2018 TAA Exclusive Series which commemorated the 50th anniversary of the TAA. For La Palina, 2018 was also the third consecutive year […]
Cigar Review: La Aurora Hors D’Age Salomon
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 91-93, La Aurora, Miami Cigars, Review, Try a Sample
At ProCigar 2018, La Aurora Cigars introduced a new limited edition ultra-premium cigar known at La Aurora Hors D’Age. The name Hors D’Age is French for “beyond time”. This is a cigar that La Aurora says goes through a 12-year cycle from the time the tobacco seeds are sowed to the time it reaches consumers. […]
Cigar Review: My Father 10th Anniversary Limited Edition 2018
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 85-87, My Father, Review, Try a Sample
The year 2018 saw many brands and industry personalities commemorate anniversaries and milestones. This resulted in the release of many special cigars to mark the occasion. In the case of My Father Cigars, the celebration was a little more unique as the company celebrated two milestones. First, it’s the 15th anniversary of company patriarch Don […]
Agile Cigar Review: 1502 XO Lancero
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews No Comments 1502, 88-90, Global Premium Cigars, GPC, Review, Try a Sample
Agile Cigar Reviews are cigar assessments where we use a lightweight, shorter format. These will never take the place of our comprehensive reviews. They are only used on blends we have previously assessed. This might be a blend we are re-scoring or giving a score for the first time. It might be a blend we […]
Agile Cigar Review: My Father La Gran Oferta Torpedo
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews No Comments 85-87, My Father, Review, Try a Sample
Agile Cigar Reviews are cigar assessments where we use a lightweight, shorter format. These will never take the place of our comprehensive reviews. They are only used on blends we have previously assessed. This might be a blend we are re-scoring or giving a score for the first time. It might be a blend we […]
Agile Cigar Review: Flor de las Antillas Lancero by My Father Cigars (2018 TAA Exclusive)
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews No Comments 2018 TAA Exclusive Series, 88-90, Agile Cigar Review, Assessment Update, My Father, TAA, Try a Sample
Agile Cigar Reviews are cigar assessments where we use a lightweight, shorter format. These will never take the place of our comprehensive reviews. They are only used on blends we have previously assessed. This might be a blend we are re-scoring or giving a score for the first time. It might be a blend we […]
Cigar Review: MoyaRuiz Hand Gripper
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 88-90, MoyaRuiz, Review, Smoke Inn Microblend Series, SmokeInn, Try a Sample
Late in 2018 came word that MoyaRuiz Cigars would be producing a cigar for South Florida retailer Smoke Inn’s MicroBlend Series known as the Hand Gripper. The project is not only the most unique entry to the MicroBlend Series, but it’s also a unique cigar in general. The cigar features two cigars connected together to […]
Agile Cigar Review: Joya Red Box Pressed Toro (Drew Estate Lounge Exclusive) by Joya de Nicaragua
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews 1 Comment 85-87, Agile Cigar Review, Assessment Update, Drew Estate, Joya de Nicaragua, Try a Sample
Agile Cigar Reviews are cigar assessments where we use a lightweight, shorter format. These will never take the place of our comprehensive reviews. They are only used on blends we have previously assessed. This might be a blend we are re-scoring or giving a score for the first time. It might be a blend we […]
Cigar Review: DAV Habana Clásico Fumada Corta
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 85-87, DAV Cigars, Review, Try a Sample
At the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show, there was a new company called DAV Cigars that was in attendance. The company is owned by Valot Atakhanian and Armen Caprielia. Up until that point, DAV Cigars had been focusing on the Eastern European and Russian markets, but last year decided to turn its attention to the all-important […]