Aristoff Master of the Universe

Aristoff Master of the Universe Can a cigar take you on a trip down memory lane? The answer is yes.
Home 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 Montecristo Double Corona It's been awhile since five guys have all said that a cigar was smoked past the ring, and kept the same flavor throughout. Montecristo Double Corona It's been awhile since five guys have all said that a cigar was smoked past the ring, and kept the same flavor throughout. Simonoff Robusto Trouble...this box not only looked like Linda Tripp, it held contents as appealing. Simonoff Robusto Trouble...this box not only looked like Linda Tripp, it held contents as appealing. Simonoff Robusto Trouble...this box not only looked like Linda Tripp, it held contents as appealing. Simonoff Robusto Trouble...this box not only looked like Linda Tripp, it held contents as appealing. Lars Tetens Phat Shorty vs. Acid Atom There is no other line of cigars that has created the debate that surrounds the Lars Tetens line. Lars Tetens Phat Shorty vs. Acid Atom There is no other line of cigars that has created the debate that surrounds the Lars Tetens line. Lars Tetens Phat Shorty vs. Acid Atom There is no other line of cigars that has created the debate that surrounds the Lars Tetens line. Lars Tetens Phat Shorty vs. Acid Atom There is no other line of cigars that has created the debate that surrounds the Lars Tetens line. Lars Tetens Phat Shorty vs. Acid Atom There is no other line of cigars that has created the debate that surrounds the Lars Tetens line. Padron Anniversario Millennium Maduro When you see this cigar, and you've had other Padron Anniversario, you expect a surreal experience. Padron Anniversario Millennium Maduro When you see this cigar, and you've had other Padron Anniversario, you expect a surreal experience. Padron Anniversario Millennium Maduro When you see this cigar, and you've had other Padron Anniversario, you expect a surreal experience. Padron Anniversario Millennium Maduro When you see this cigar, and you've had other Padron Anniversario, you expect a surreal experience. Davidoff Millennium No. 2 You can't help but fall in love when you first look at the Davidoff Millennium No. 2. Davidoff Millennium No. 2 You can't help but fall in love when you first look at the Davidoff Millennium No. 2. Davidoff Millennium No. 2 You can't help but fall in love when you first look at the Davidoff Millennium No. 2. Davidoff Millennium No. 2 You can't help but fall in love when you first look at the Davidoff Millennium No. 2. Moore & Bode Brass (Miami Blend) Moore & Bode can affectionately be called one of the "boutique" cigar brands. Moore & Bode Brass (Miami Blend) Moore & Bode can affectionately be called one of the "boutique" cigar brands. Moore & Bode Brass (Miami Blend) Moore & Bode can affectionately be called one of the "boutique" cigar brands. Moore & Bode Brass (Miami Blend) Moore & Bode can affectionately be called one of the "boutique" cigar brands. Hoyo de Monterrey Double Corona (Habanos) We confess, this is one of, if not "the" cigar we would ask for if only given one. Hoyo de Monterrey Double Corona (Habanos) We confess, this is one of, if not "the" cigar we would ask for if only given one. Hoyo de Monterrey Double Corona (Habanos) We confess, this is one of, if not "the" cigar we would ask for if only given one. Hoyo de Monterrey Double Corona (Habanos) We confess, this is one of, if not "the" cigar we would ask for if only given one. Diamond Crown Robusto No. 4 Get ready to take a walk on the "mild" side. A very enjoyable mild side as well. Diamond Crown Robusto No. 4 Get ready to take a walk on the "mild" side. A very enjoyable mild side as well. Diamond Crown Robusto No. 4 Get ready to take a walk on the "mild" side. A very enjoyable mild side as well. Diamond Crown Robusto No. 4 Get ready to take a walk on the "mild" side. A very enjoyable mild side as well. C.A.O. Brazilia Samba Does the CAO Brazilia follow in the lofty footsteps of other cigars in the CAO family? C.A.O. Brazilia Samba Does the CAO Brazilia follow in the lofty footsteps of other cigars in the CAO family? C.A.O. Brazilia Samba Does the CAO Brazilia follow in the lofty footsteps of other cigars in the CAO family? C.A.O. Brazilia Samba Does the CAO Brazilia follow in the lofty footsteps of other cigars in the CAO family? Padron 2000 I probably need to dispel the rumors before I go any farther. We are not, and never have been related to, or adopted by the Padron family. Now that's not saying we would turn it down if offered. Padron 2000 I probably need to dispel the rumors before I go any farther. We are not, and never have been related to, or adopted by the Padron family. Now that's not saying we would turn it down if offered. Padron 2000 I probably need to dispel the rumors before I go any farther. We are not, and never have been related to, or adopted by the Padron family. Now that's not saying we would turn it down if offered. Padron 2000 I probably need to dispel the rumors before I go any farther. We are not, and never have been related to, or adopted by the Padron family. Now that's not saying we would turn it down if offered. Montesino Diplomatico (Maduro) It was hard to find any taste flaws with this cigar, although the construction of over half of our samples led to some cigars being unsmokeable. Montesino Diplomatico (Maduro) It was hard to find any taste flaws with this cigar, although the construction of over half of our samples led to some cigars being unsmokeable. Montesino Diplomatico (Maduro) It was hard to find any taste flaws with this cigar, although the construction of over half of our samples led to some cigars being unsmokeable. Montesino Diplomatico (Maduro) It was hard to find any taste flaws with this cigar, although the construction of over half of our samples led to some cigars being unsmokeable. Montecristo le Cigare des Arts Millennium Double Corona The Habana 2000 wrapper mystique still fails to materialize for us. Montecristo le Cigare des Arts Millennium Double Corona The Habana 2000 wrapper mystique still fails to materialize for us. Montecristo le Cigare des Arts Millennium Double Corona The Habana 2000 wrapper mystique still fails to materialize for us. Sosa Piramide No. 2 Nothing blew up for us here, good or bad. Just a relatively solid cigar at an acceptable price. Sosa Piramide No. 2 Nothing blew up for us here, good or bad. Just a relatively solid cigar at an acceptable price. Sosa Piramide No. 2 Nothing blew up for us here, good or bad. Just a relatively solid cigar at an acceptable price. Punch Grand Cru Punchito The latest from the Punch "Grand Cru" line is the "Punchito". Punch Grand Cru Punchito The latest from the Punch "Grand Cru" line is the "Punchito". Punch Grand Cru Punchito The latest from the Punch "Grand Cru" line is the "Punchito". La Tradicion Cubana Torpedo La Tradicion Cubana is not one of the best known brands of cigars, but after reading the rest of this review, it may become one. La Tradicion Cubana Torpedo La Tradicion Cubana is not one of the best known brands of cigars, but after reading the rest of this review, it may become one. La Tradicion Cubana Torpedo La Tradicion Cubana is not one of the best known brands of cigars, but after reading the rest of this review, it may become one. Neptune Oceanides Why another Neptune? Why not, we liked it the first time and went back for seconds. Neptune Oceanides Why another Neptune? Why not, we liked it the first time and went back for seconds. Neptune Oceanides Why another Neptune? Why not, we liked it the first time and went back for seconds. Leon Jimenes No. 1 This was a tough review to write. Here I thought we would share some secret with the world. There'd be people dancing in the streets all across the globe. Leon Jimenes No. 1 This was a tough review to write. Here I thought we would share some secret with the world. There'd be people dancing in the streets all across the globe. Leon Jimenes No. 1 This was a tough review to write. Here I thought we would share some secret with the world. There'd be people dancing in the streets all across the globe. Montecristo Habana Selection Robusto Hmmm, another limited edition cigar, dressed up with a gold accented second band, rich looking cocoa wrapper, and of course a price befitting these beauty pageant additions. So what do you get? Montecristo Habana Selection Robusto Hmmm, another limited edition cigar, dressed up with a gold accented second band, rich looking cocoa wrapper, and of course a price befitting these beauty pageant additions. So what do you get? Montecristo Habana Selection Robusto Hmmm, another limited edition cigar, dressed up with a gold accented second band, rich looking cocoa wrapper, and of course a price befitting these beauty pageant additions. So what do you get? El Rey Del Mundo Rectangulares (Maduro) How can you not like a cigar when it comes gift wrapped in cloud-like white tissue? El Rey Del Mundo Rectangulares (Maduro) How can you not like a cigar when it comes gift wrapped in cloud-like white tissue? El Rey Del Mundo Rectangulares (Maduro) How can you not like a cigar when it comes gift wrapped in cloud-like white tissue? Padron Londres When we went looking for a very inexpensive cigar for this month's staff review, the thought was that a lower priced Padron would do our readers a service. Padron Londres When we went looking for a very inexpensive cigar for this month's staff review, the thought was that a lower priced Padron would do our readers a service. Padron Londres When we went looking for a very inexpensive cigar for this month's staff review, the thought was that a lower priced Padron would do our readers a service. 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?	Can a cigar take you on a trip down memory lane? The answer is yes. You can travel back to your youth by smoking an Aristoff Master of the Universe. First of all, in taking a look at this odd shaped cigar I harkened back to the days when you tried to make a snake out of Play-Doh. Come on, you remember...take a piece of Play-Doh, roll it on a table and make a snake. Invariably it would be a bit fatter in the middle because your little hands did more of a number on the outside of your new pet. Well, you just created a Play-Doh model of a Master of the Universe. Second, the name. I couldn't help but holding up this cigar and screaming "BY THE POWER OF GRAYSKULL, I HAVE THE POWER!!" Now for those of you who never watched the old He-Man and the Masters of the Universe cartoon, you don't know what you're missing. You also have probably never understood the Hillary Clinton and Skeletor jokes! On a more serious note, not being the biggest fan of the Aristoff series, I found this to be a enjoyable cigar. Very enjoyable to look at, as the wrapper was in good shape, and the band made this cigar look regal. It burned quick when lit, and was loosely made. I think the rollers need a bit more practice, as the middle was much "looser" than the ends. This was able to be overlooked as the cigar had a mild and enjoyable taste, one that didn't stick with you through the millennium. I have to admit, I'm a fan of the new shaped cigar. The Aristoff Master of the Universe is gimmicky in shape, but delivers in enjoyment, and isn't this what it's all about anyway?
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