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- 2002 RTDA Report - Rob and Paul's Excellent Adventure
The common mans view of the happenings at and around the 2002 RTDA in Las Vegas.
- Best of 2002 Awards at Top25Cigar.com
The results from our "Best of 2002" poll at Top25Cigar. See which cigars were voted the best of 2002.
- A Day at the Graycliff Hotel and Cigar Company
Rob Shibata visits the Graycliff Hotel and Cigar Company, and finds old world hospitality can be found today as well.
- Jorge and Orlando Padron Interview with Top25Cigar
Remember back when your parents told you "if you treat everyone with respect, and work hard every day your going to be successful"? When talking to Jorge and Jose Padron, one gets the feeling not only have they heard that saying, but they live it every day.
- Cano Ozgener, CEO of C.A.O. International Interview with Top25Cigar
Cano A. Ozgener was a very enjoyable and willing interviewee. As you can see by his answer to the final question, Mr. Ozgener is a man dedicated to his passions, namely his family and the business they are in.
- Cano Ozgener, CEO of C.A.O. International Interview with Top25Cigar
Cano A. Ozgener was a very enjoyable and willing interviewee. As you can see by his answer to the final question, Mr. Ozgener is a man dedicated to his passions, namely his family and the business they are in.
- La Aurora 1903 Preferidos No. 3
If you've been sniffing around the industry, you have probably heard quite a bit about this little cigar.
- La Aurora 1903 Preferidos No. 3
If you've been sniffing around the industry, you have probably heard quite a bit about this little cigar.
- La Aurora 1903 Preferidos No. 3
If you've been sniffing around the industry, you have probably heard quite a bit about this little cigar.
- La Aurora 1903 Preferidos No. 3
If you've been sniffing around the industry, you have probably heard quite a bit about this little cigar.
- Excalibur Prensado Oscuro
The latest, or soon to be latest release in the Excalibur line is the Prensado Oscuro, a cigar that longs to get the box pressed attention of a certain line of cigars from Nicaragua.
- Excalibur Prensado Oscuro
The latest, or soon to be latest release in the Excalibur line is the Prensado Oscuro, a cigar that longs to get the box pressed attention of a certain line of cigars from Nicaragua.
- Excalibur Prensado Oscuro
The latest, or soon to be latest release in the Excalibur line is the Prensado Oscuro, a cigar that longs to get the box pressed attention of a certain line of cigars from Nicaragua.
- Excalibur Prensado Oscuro
The latest, or soon to be latest release in the Excalibur line is the Prensado Oscuro, a cigar that longs to get the box pressed attention of a certain line of cigars from Nicaragua.
- Juan Clemente' Grand Corona
None of our reviewers will be buying these anytime soon.
- Juan Clemente' Grand Corona
None of our reviewers will be buying these anytime soon.
- Juan Clemente' Grand Corona
None of our reviewers will be buying these anytime soon.
- Juan Clemente' Grand Corona
None of our reviewers will be buying these anytime soon.
- Caballeros Corona
If you like pleasant surprises, have we got a cigar for you.
- Caballeros Corona
If you like pleasant surprises, have we got a cigar for you.
- Caballeros Corona
If you like pleasant surprises, have we got a cigar for you.
- Romeo y Julieta Vintage VI
In the RyJ Vintage VI, were talking about a cigar that used to be the undisputed heavyweight favorite of Dominican cigars...at least for a couple of our folks.
- Romeo y Julieta Vintage VI
In the RyJ Vintage VI, were talking about a cigar that used to be the undisputed heavyweight favorite of Dominican cigars...at least for a couple of our folks.
- Romeo y Julieta Vintage VI
In the RyJ Vintage VI, were talking about a cigar that used to be the undisputed heavyweight favorite of Dominican cigars...at least for a couple of our folks.
- Romeo y Julieta Vintage VI
In the RyJ Vintage VI, were talking about a cigar that used to be the undisputed heavyweight favorite of Dominican cigars...at least for a couple of our folks.
- Hoyo de Monterrey Seleccion Royale Senador (Maduro)
Everyone was impressed by how this cigar looked, it really got the tasting off to a great start.
- Hoyo de Monterrey Seleccion Royale Senador (Maduro)
Everyone was impressed by how this cigar looked, it really got the tasting off to a great start.
- Hoyo de Monterrey Seleccion Royale Senador (Maduro)
Everyone was impressed by how this cigar looked, it really got the tasting off to a great start.
- La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reseve No. 3
Summary
- La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reseve No. 3
Summary
- La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reseve No. 3
Summary
- Los Santos Churchill - One Man's Dream
We've all wanted to start our own cigar company. Here's proof it's a tough go.
- Los Santos Churchill - One Man's Dream
We've all wanted to start our own cigar company. Here's proof it's a tough go.
- Los Santos Churchill - One Man's Dream
We've all wanted to start our own cigar company. Here's proof it's a tough go.
- Los Santos Churchill - One Man's Dream
We've all wanted to start our own cigar company. Here's proof it's a tough go.
- Los Santos Churchill - One Man's Dream
We've all wanted to start our own cigar company. Here's proof it's a tough go.
- Los Santos Churchill - One Man's Dream
We've all wanted to start our own cigar company. Here's proof it's a tough go.
- Vibe Corojo Torpedo
Top25Cigar takes a look at a solid new smoke from United Tobacco.
- Vibe Corojo Torpedo
Top25Cigar takes a look at a solid new smoke from United Tobacco.
- Vibe Corojo Torpedo
Top25Cigar takes a look at a solid new smoke from United Tobacco.
- Vibe Corojo Torpedo
Top25Cigar takes a look at a solid new smoke from United Tobacco.
- Reo Robusto
The Reo, Vibes brother from United Tobacco gets reviewed.
- Reo Robusto
The Reo, Vibes brother from United Tobacco gets reviewed.
- Reo Robusto
The Reo, Vibes brother from United Tobacco gets reviewed.
- Reo Robusto
The Reo, Vibes brother from United Tobacco gets reviewed.
- Reo Robusto
The Reo, Vibes brother from United Tobacco gets reviewed.
- Joya de Nicaragua Celebracion Consul
Can the JdN Celebracion Consul keep up with its big brother the Antano line?
- Joya de Nicaragua Celebracion Consul
Can the JdN Celebracion Consul keep up with its big brother the Antano line?
- Joya de Nicaragua Celebracion Consul
Can the JdN Celebracion Consul keep up with its big brother the Antano line?
- Joya de Nicaragua Celebracion Consul
Can the JdN Celebracion Consul keep up with its big brother the Antano line?
- Cumbres de Puriscal Green Band Corona
Pre-Embargo Cuban is what Cumbres de Puriscal calls their cigars. T25C readers weigh in.
- Cumbres de Puriscal Green Band Corona
Pre-Embargo Cuban is what Cumbres de Puriscal calls their cigars. T25C readers weigh in.
- Cumbres de Puriscal Green Band Corona
Pre-Embargo Cuban is what Cumbres de Puriscal calls their cigars. T25C readers weigh in.
- Cumbres de Puriscal Green Band Corona
Pre-Embargo Cuban is what Cumbres de Puriscal calls their cigars. T25C readers weigh in.
- Purisco Red Churchill
Purisco Red Churchill outperforms its green banded cousin.
- Purisco Red Churchill
Purisco Red Churchill outperforms its green banded cousin.
- Purisco Red Churchill
Purisco Red Churchill outperforms its green banded cousin.
- Purisco Red Churchill
Purisco Red Churchill outperforms its green banded cousin.
- Macanudo Robust Hampton Court
Macanudo Robust Hampton Court...oh oh.
- Macanudo Robust Hampton Court
Macanudo Robust Hampton Court...oh oh.
- Macanudo Robust Hampton Court
Macanudo Robust Hampton Court...oh oh.
- Macanudo Robust Hampton Court
Macanudo Robust Hampton Court...oh oh.
- La Aurora Cien Años Corona
Amazing...the Cien Anos Corona floors the reviewers.
- La Aurora Cien Años Corona
Amazing...the Cien Anos Corona floors the reviewers.
- La Aurora Cien Años Corona
Amazing...the Cien Anos Corona floors the reviewers.
- La Aurora Cien Años Corona
Amazing...the Cien Anos Corona floors the reviewers.
- Palmas Puro Petite Torpedo
The Palmas Puro Petit Torpedo is a mild cigar smokers dream.
- Palmas Puro Petite Torpedo
The Palmas Puro Petit Torpedo is a mild cigar smokers dream.
- Palmas Puro Petite Torpedo
The Palmas Puro Petit Torpedo is a mild cigar smokers dream.
- Palmas Puro Petite Torpedo
The Palmas Puro Petit Torpedo is a mild cigar smokers dream.
- CAO Vision Catalyst
Can any cigar live up to the packaging of the CAO Vision? We try and find out.
- CAO Vision Catalyst
Can any cigar live up to the packaging of the CAO Vision? We try and find out.
- CAO Vision Catalyst
Can any cigar live up to the packaging of the CAO Vision? We try and find out.
- CAO Vision Catalyst
Can any cigar live up to the packaging of the CAO Vision? We try and find out.
- CAO Vision Catalyst
Can any cigar live up to the packaging of the CAO Vision? We try and find out.
- Cohiba Black Churchill
Cohiba Black Churchill leaves our review panel wondering.
- Cohiba Black Churchill
Cohiba Black Churchill leaves our review panel wondering.
- Cohiba Black Churchill
Cohiba Black Churchill leaves our review panel wondering.
- Cohiba Black Churchill
Cohiba Black Churchill leaves our review panel wondering.
- El Tiante Churchill
Luis Tiant pitches a cigar that is much milder than his fastball was.
- El Tiante Churchill
Luis Tiant pitches a cigar that is much milder than his fastball was.
- El Tiante Churchill
Luis Tiant pitches a cigar that is much milder than his fastball was.
- El Tiante Churchill
Luis Tiant pitches a cigar that is much milder than his fastball was.
- El Tiante Churchill
Luis Tiant pitches a cigar that is much milder than his fastball was.
- La Flor Dominicana Mysterio
The La Flor Dominicana packs a punch bigger than expected.
- La Flor Dominicana Mysterio
The La Flor Dominicana packs a punch bigger than expected.
- La Flor Dominicana Mysterio
The La Flor Dominicana packs a punch bigger than expected.
- La Flor Dominicana Mysterio
The La Flor Dominicana packs a punch bigger than expected.
- 601 Series Oscuro La Fuerza
Eddie Ortega + Pepin Garcia = A great cigar you want to smoke.
- 601 Series Oscuro La Fuerza
Eddie Ortega + Pepin Garcia = A great cigar you want to smoke.
- 601 Series Oscuro La Fuerza
Eddie Ortega + Pepin Garcia = A great cigar you want to smoke.
- 601 Series Oscuro La Fuerza
Eddie Ortega + Pepin Garcia = A great cigar you want to smoke.
- 601 Series Oscuro La Fuerza
Eddie Ortega + Pepin Garcia = A great cigar you want to smoke.
- La Aurora 1495 Series Connoisseur Selection
How much does the wrapper impact the flavor of a cigar? Here's a great way to find out.
- La Aurora 1495 Series Connoisseur Selection
How much does the wrapper impact the flavor of a cigar? Here's a great way to find out.
- La Aurora 1495 Series Connoisseur Selection
How much does the wrapper impact the flavor of a cigar? Here's a great way to find out.
- La Aurora 1495 Series Connoisseur Selection
How much does the wrapper impact the flavor of a cigar? Here's a great way to find out.
- La Aurora 1495 Series Connoisseur Selection
How much does the wrapper impact the flavor of a cigar? Here's a great way to find out.
- La Aurora 1495 Series Connoisseur Selection
How much does the wrapper impact the flavor of a cigar? Here's a great way to find out.
- La Aurora 1495 Series Connoisseur Selection
How much does the wrapper impact the flavor of a cigar? Here's a great way to find out.
- CAO LX2 TO DEBUT AT IPCPR 76TH ANNUAL CONVENTION AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOW
New CAO Cigar Targets “Full-Bodied” Market Segment
- Cantankerous Punch Puppet Protests Retail Celebration
Gear up to celebrate the birthday of the premium cigar category’s one-and-only pot-bellied, trash-talking character, Mr. Punch.
- Cantankerous Punch Puppet Protests Retail Celebration
Gear up to celebrate the birthday of the premium cigar category’s one-and-only pot-bellied, trash-talking character, Mr. Punch.
- Tabacos de la Cordillera Announces Price Rollback
Tabacos de la CordilleraTM (Highland Cigars), a Costa Rican tobacco and cigar producer, has made significant price reductions on its exclusive factory-direct Web sales site.
- Tabacos de la Cordillera Announces Price Rollback
Tabacos de la CordilleraTM (Highland Cigars), a Costa Rican tobacco and cigar producer, has made significant price reductions on its exclusive factory-direct Web sales site.
- Tabacos de la Cordillera Debuts New “Vogel” Premium Cigars
Tabacos de la Cordillera™ (Highland Cigars) now offes a new line of premium cigars with unique, revolutionary features.
- Tabacos de la Cordillera Debuts New “Vogel” Premium Cigars
Tabacos de la Cordillera™ (Highland Cigars) now offes a new line of premium cigars with unique, revolutionary features.
- CUBAN IMPORTS ‘WIRED’ IN WITH NEW EXILE® CIGAR
Modestly Priced New Cigar Extension Offers ‘Old World’ Flavor
- CUBAN IMPORTS ‘WIRED’ IN WITH NEW EXILE® CIGAR
Modestly Priced New Cigar Extension Offers ‘Old World’ Flavor
- A Visit with a US Cigar Industry Institution: The JC Newman Cigar Co.
Tampa, Florida. Home of the Buccaneers, Rays and
home also to the JC Newman Cigar Co.
- A Visit with a US Cigar Industry Institution: The JC Newman Cigar Co.
Tampa, Florida. Home of the Buccaneers, Rays and
home also to the JC Newman Cigar Co.
- GENERAL CIGAR PREVAILS IN TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT
GENERAL CIGAR PREVAILS IN TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT AND COUNTERFEITING SUIT RELATING TO
“COHIBA Caribbean’s Finest” CIGARS AND RUM
- GENERAL CIGAR PREVAILS IN TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT
GENERAL CIGAR PREVAILS IN TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT AND COUNTERFEITING SUIT RELATING TO
“COHIBA Caribbean’s Finest” CIGARS AND RUM
- A visit to "The King".
Rob Shibata of Top25Cigar visits Cigar King.
- A visit to "The King".
Rob Shibata of Top25Cigar visits Cigar King.
- 2008 IPCPR Day One Summary
A summary of our Day One at the 2008 IPCPR show in Las Vegas
- 2008 IPCPR Day One Summary
A summary of our Day One at the 2008 IPCPR show in Las Vegas
- 2008 IPCPR Day One Summary
A summary of our Day One at the 2008 IPCPR show in Las Vegas
- 2008 IPCPR Day One Summary
A summary of our Day One at the 2008 IPCPR show in Las Vegas
- 2008 IPCPR Day One Summary
A summary of our Day One at the 2008 IPCPR show in Las Vegas
- IPCPA Show Day Two Short Takes
Day Two and the effects of Las Vegas set in.
- IPCPA Show Day Two Short Takes
Day Two and the effects of Las Vegas set in.
- IPCPA Show Day Two Short Takes
Day Two and the effects of Las Vegas set in.
- IPCPA Show Day Two Short Takes
Day Two and the effects of Las Vegas set in.
- IPCPA Show Day Two Short Takes
Day Two and the effects of Las Vegas set in.
- Ron Matusalem Gran Reserve Rum
Ahhh, rum, and good rum at that. We could get used to this.
- Ron Matusalem Gran Reserve Rum
Ahhh, rum, and good rum at that. We could get used to this.
- Ron Matusalem Gran Reserve Rum
Ahhh, rum, and good rum at that. We could get used to this.
- Ron Matusalem Gran Reserve Rum
Ahhh, rum, and good rum at that. We could get used to this.
- Ron Matusalem Gran Reserve Rum
Ahhh, rum, and good rum at that. We could get used to this.
- Devils Weed Cigars
Devils Weed cigars may have the coolest name and best logo in the industry, but how are their cigars?
- Devils Weed Cigars
Devils Weed cigars may have the coolest name and best logo in the industry, but how are their cigars?
- Devils Weed Cigars
Devils Weed cigars may have the coolest name and best logo in the industry, but how are their cigars?
- Devils Weed Cigars
Devils Weed cigars may have the coolest name and best logo in the industry, but how are their cigars?
- Devils Weed Cigars
Devils Weed cigars may have the coolest name and best logo in the industry, but how are their cigars?
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Introduced at the 2006 RTDA in Las Vegas, the The Serie 601 from EO Brands is handmade in Pepin Garcia’s new Nicaraguan factory. Available in two wrappers, a dark Nicaraguan Habano with a Red band, and a rich looking smooth Ecuadorian Connecticut with a black band, we review the Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapped Robusto in this review.
Jump on the Pepin Garcia bandwagon, and you’re sure to have a hit on your hands. At least that seems to be the thought process this year in the world of cigars. The rich wrapper on the Robusto had a beautiful sheen to it. Handling this cigar, you quickly get anxious to put a lighter to it.
You expect nothing but quality from a “Pepin” rolled cigar, and that’s pretty much the story here. Perfect draw and solid construction were the norm. If we were to nitpick, the cap seemed weak on our cigars, and exploded when we cut them. We don’t pay much attention to that as we rarely pick the cap up off the floor and throw a flame on it. A dirty grey ash stays with your cigar until you force it to leave, another sigh Pepin Garcia was involved.
Deemed the weaker of the two Mike Tyson like cigars, the black labeled Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper cigar was spicy and rich, but not exactly strong. We would categorize this cigar as between medium and strong, but definitely delicious. A consistent flavor rewards you as you work your way through the cigar. Age perhaps, as these were young smokes was responsible for the dominant spice flavor throughout.
This is a good smoke. If you’re looking for a cigar that will leave you with some spice on the palate without destroying it for the next 24 hours, this will work. The body, bouquet, and overall experience are destined for the memory bank. We can’t wait to revisit this cigar with another 6 months on it.
Vital Statistics:
Size – 5 ½ x 50
Wrapper – Ecuadorian Connecticut
Filler – Nicaragua
Binder - Nicaragua
MSRP - $6.50
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