Agile Cigar Reviews replace what we termed “Assessment Updates”. The concept is the same, but the name is different. Agile Cigar Reviews 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 […]
Cigar News: Warped El Oso URSUS Becomes Shop Exclusive to Atlantic Cigar
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2016 Preview, News, Warped Cigars
Atlantic Cigar has received an exclusive size of Warped Cigars’ El Oso line. The cigar is a 5 5/8 x 46 Corona Gorda and has a production run of 250 ten count boxes. The cigar is now available for purchase. Consistent with the El Oso line, the cigar was produced at El Titan de Bronze out of […]
Cigar News: Warped Cigars Named Cigar Media Association Brand of the Year
William Cooper Cigar News CMA, News, Warped Cigars
Warped Cigars has been named the Cigar Media Association’s 2015 Brand of the Year. Over the past 18 months, owner Kyle Gellis built a brand consisting of seven lines – made in two production facilities: El Titan de Bronze in Miami, Florida; and Tabacos Valle de Jalapa (TABSA). Ellis has employed Cuban tradition into the production […]
Cigar Review: Warped Corto X50
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Review, Warped Cigars
Just prior to the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, Warped Cigars announced the Warped Corto line. Corto became the fourth line that Warped Cigars would produce at Casa Fernandez’s Tabacos Valle de Jalapa S.A. (TABSA) factory. The name Corto translates to “Short” and is described as the most “full-bodied” blend by Warped Cigars to date. Warped […]
2015 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #9: Don Reynaldo Coronas De Luxe by Warped Cigars (Part 22 of The Box Worthy 30)
William Cooper Cigar of the Year 3 Comments 2015 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Epic Encounters, Warped Cigars
“This cigar delivers the total package: flavor, complexity, construction, and appearance. I also think the Coronas De Luxe size was tailor-made for this blend and this flavor profile.” Wrapper: Dominican Corojo Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Dominican (75%), Nicaraguan (25%) Country of Origin: United States (El Titan de Bronze) Coronas De Luxe: 5 1/2 x 42 Review: Don Reynaldo […]
Cigar Review: Futuro Selección 109
William Cooper Reviews 4 Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Casa Fernandez, Futuro, Review, Warped Cigars
Earlier this year, Warped Cigars and Casa Fernandez announced a joint collaboration called Futuro. The project was a joint venture between two rising stars in the cigar industry, Kyle Gellis of Warped Cigars and Max Fernandez of Casa Fernandez. The collaboration could be considered as part of an organic process as Warped Cigars has been […]
Cigar Review: La Hacienda Superiores by Warped Cigars
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Review, Warped Cigars
Earlier this year, Warped Cigars announced its La Hacienda line. La Hacienda became Warped’s second regular production line to be produced at Casa Fernandez’s TABSA factory in Esteli. La Hacienda translates to “The Estate” and is a resurrected old Cuban brand from the late 19th century. Recently I’ve had an opportunity to smoke La Hacienda in […]
Cigar News: La Colmena Amado No. 407 to be 30th Anniversary Cigar for R. Field Wine Company in Hawaii
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2015 Preview, News, Warped Cigars
Back in June we reported that Warped Cigars would be releasing a limited production shop exclusive to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Hawaii retailer R. Field Wine Company. Today, the company announced the cigar will be a 7 x 40 vitola dubbed the La Colmena Amado No. 407. The cigar will be available at R. Field’s […]
Feature Story: Casa Fernandez Showcases New Releases at 2015 IPCPR
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments Casa Fernandez, Feature Story, IPCPR 2015, News, Warped Cigars
For the past few years, the IPCPR Trade Show has been busy for Casa Fernandez. This year was no exception as there were several new releases being showcased for the first time. Front and center was the Casa Fernandez Aniversario 2015. This marks the third consecutive year that Casa Fernandez has released an Aniversario release. […]
Cigar Review: Flor del Valle Sky Flower by Warped Cigars
William Cooper Reviews 4 Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Review, Warped Cigars
Flor del Valle is a line of cigars introduced by Warped Cigars at the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show. Flor del Valle marked the first venture that Warped Cigars would collaborate with Casa Fernandez’s TABSA factory in Esteli, Nicaragua. As a part of this collaboration, Warped Cigars would also be able to use Casa Fernanez’s Aganorsa […]