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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
- CAO OFFERS ‘SIX FLAVOURS – SIX GIRLS – SIX VOTES’
CAO Launches All-New Flavours by CAO Website
- CUBAN IMPORTS INTRODUCES EXILE®
New Cigar Brand Embodies Rich Tradition of Cuban Cigar Making
- CUBAN IMPORTS INTRODUCES EXILE®
New Cigar Brand Embodies Rich Tradition of Cuban Cigar Making
- Diamond Crown New Humidors
The St. James Series Humidors
- Diamond Crown New Humidors
The St. James Series Humidors
- Cusano Chosen as Robb Report Select Smoke
Cusano has achieved the distinction of being chosen as a Robb Report Select smoke.
- Cusano Chosen as Robb Report Select Smoke
Cusano has achieved the distinction of being chosen as a Robb Report Select smoke.
- Bucanero Cigars Enters the Bundled Business With a Rosado and Cameroon!
The new Bundelo brand will launch with two new draw tested premium cigars, both using long filler tobaccos
- Bucanero Cigars Enters the Bundled Business With a Rosado and Cameroon!
The new Bundelo brand will launch with two new draw tested premium cigars, both using long filler tobaccos
- CAO TO ‘ADD SPICE’ TO 7th ANNUAL LATIN GRAMMY AWARDS
CAO Selected As Cigar of Choice For Awards Show
- CAO TO ‘ADD SPICE’ TO 7th ANNUAL LATIN GRAMMY AWARDS
CAO Selected As Cigar of Choice For Awards Show
- CAO SELECTED AS EXCLUSIVE CIGAR SPONSOR TO PRESTIGIOUS NIAF GALA WEEKEND
CAO Italia Lights Up High Profile Weekend In Washington, D.C.
- CAO SELECTED AS EXCLUSIVE CIGAR SPONSOR TO PRESTIGIOUS NIAF GALA WEEKEND
CAO Italia Lights Up High Profile Weekend In Washington, D.C.
- New Gurkha Premium Cigar
The Beast Gets His Beauty With Launch of New Gurkha Premium Cigar
- New Gurkha Premium Cigar
The Beast Gets His Beauty With Launch of New Gurkha Premium Cigar
- Toraño Appoints New Director of Marketing
Toraño Appoints New Director of Marketing
- Toraño Appoints New Director of Marketing
Toraño Appoints New Director of Marketing
- NEW CAO APPAREL LINE PROMISES TO BE ‘HEAD & SHOULDERS’ ABOVE THE REST
CAO M.E.R.C.H. To Launch New Upscale ‘CBC Collection’
- NEW CAO APPAREL LINE PROMISES TO BE ‘HEAD & SHOULDERS’ ABOVE THE REST
CAO M.E.R.C.H. To Launch New Upscale ‘CBC Collection’
- CLUB MACANUDO TO DEBUT IN MIAMI
Cigar Lounge Opens within the Largest Cigar Club in the U.S.
- CLUB MACANUDO TO DEBUT IN MIAMI
Cigar Lounge Opens within the Largest Cigar Club in the U.S.
- CAO THE SOPRANOSSM EDITION TAKES ‘INSIDER’ TRACK TO THE BEST CIGARS OF 2006
CAO Rates Among The Best Cigars In Cigar Insider 2006 Recap
- CAO THE SOPRANOSSM EDITION TAKES ‘INSIDER’ TRACK TO THE BEST CIGARS OF 2006
CAO Rates Among The Best Cigars In Cigar Insider 2006 Recap
- HOLLYWOOD BESTOWS ‘CRITICAL’ ACCLAIM UPON CAO
CAO Cigars Selected Again For Critics Choice Awards
- HOLLYWOOD BESTOWS ‘CRITICAL’ ACCLAIM UPON CAO
CAO Cigars Selected Again For Critics Choice Awards
- CUBAN IMPORTS DEBUTS H. UPMANN SIGNATURE®
Venerable Cigar Line Also Offers Maduro Selection of Four Sizes
- CUBAN IMPORTS DEBUTS H. UPMANN SIGNATURE®
Venerable Cigar Line Also Offers Maduro Selection of Four Sizes
- CAO PROVES ‘GOLDEN’ WITH HOLLYWOOD’S ELITE
CAO Cigars Selected For HBO® Golden Globe Awards Luxury Lounge
- CAO PROVES ‘GOLDEN’ WITH HOLLYWOOD’S ELITE
CAO Cigars Selected For HBO® Golden Globe Awards Luxury Lounge
- CUBAN IMPORTS UNVEILS POR LARRAÑAGA CUBAN GRADE®
New Cigar Line Extension for Cuba’s Oldest Continuously Made Cigar Brand in Six Years
- CUBAN IMPORTS UNVEILS POR LARRAÑAGA CUBAN GRADE®
New Cigar Line Extension for Cuba’s Oldest Continuously Made Cigar Brand in Six Years
- C.A.O. Acquired!
C.A.O. announces it's acquisition by ST Cigar Group Holdings
- C.A.O. Acquired!
C.A.O. announces it's acquisition by ST Cigar Group Holdings
- GENERAL CIGAR LEADS THE PACK WITH FIRST QUARTER EVENTS AND PROMOTIONS
General Cigar is lighting up 2007 with a parade of exciting in-store events and retail promotions debuting in the first quarter of “oh seven.”
- GENERAL CIGAR LEADS THE PACK WITH FIRST QUARTER EVENTS AND PROMOTIONS
General Cigar is lighting up 2007 with a parade of exciting in-store events and retail promotions debuting in the first quarter of “oh seven.”
- Arango Cigar Announces Credo’s New SUP’AIR Humidifiers & Improved Synchro Cutters
Arango Cigar Co., exclusive U.S. distributor for Credo cigars and cigar accessories, announces two new products from the company.
- Arango Cigar Announces Credo’s New SUP’AIR Humidifiers & Improved Synchro Cutters
Arango Cigar Co., exclusive U.S. distributor for Credo cigars and cigar accessories, announces two new products from the company.
- Election of Daniel Ortega Prompts Felipe Gregorio Nicaraguan Factory Closure
Philip Wynne, founder and president of Felipe Gregorio, Inc., announced he is moving his entire operation to the Dominican Republic.
- Election of Daniel Ortega Prompts Felipe Gregorio Nicaraguan Factory Closure
Philip Wynne, founder and president of Felipe Gregorio, Inc., announced he is moving his entire operation to the Dominican Republic.
- “Extinct” Cuban Pinar del Rio 1941 Tobacco Now Grown in Costa Rica
In 1941, a revolutionary new strain of tobacco was developed by Cuban Land, the island’s eminent tobacco research facility.
- “Extinct” Cuban Pinar del Rio 1941 Tobacco Now Grown in Costa Rica
In 1941, a revolutionary new strain of tobacco was developed by Cuban Land, the island’s eminent tobacco research facility.
- Gurkha Black Dragon Debuts as World’s #1 Superpremium Cigar
Hansotia has introduced Black Dragon Edicion Especial, priced astronomically at $115,000 per box of 100 cigars.
- Gurkha Black Dragon Debuts as World’s #1 Superpremium Cigar
Hansotia has introduced Black Dragon Edicion Especial, priced astronomically at $115,000 per box of 100 cigars.
- CAO The Sopranos Edition Recieves Rave Reviews From Cigar Aficionado
CAO The SopranosSM Edition Receives “Outstanding” Rating from Cigar Aficionado
- CAO The Sopranos Edition Recieves Rave Reviews From Cigar Aficionado
CAO The SopranosSM Edition Receives “Outstanding” Rating from Cigar Aficionado
- New sizes and samplers for the 601 Series.
United Tobacco releases a sampler, and new sizes in the 601 Series of cigars.
- New sizes and samplers for the 601 Series.
United Tobacco releases a sampler, and new sizes in the 601 Series of cigars.
- United Tobacco Unveils The New 601 Box Pressed Maduro
- United Tobacco Unveils The New 601 Box Pressed Maduro
- New Size and New Boxes Bring New Beginning for La Unica
J. C. Newman announces new size for La Unica line.
- New Size and New Boxes Bring New Beginning for La Unica
J. C. Newman announces new size for La Unica line.
- IT’S DAVID VS. GOLIATH IN THE CIGAR FESTIVAL WORLD
Illinois Cigar Event Needs New Name
- IT’S DAVID VS. GOLIATH IN THE CIGAR FESTIVAL WORLD
Illinois Cigar Event Needs New Name
- CAO INTRODUCES NEW ‘GOLD MADURO’ CIGAR LINE
Former CAO ‘Concept’ Cigar Becomes Available To The Public
- CAO INTRODUCES NEW ‘GOLD MADURO’ CIGAR LINE
Former CAO ‘Concept’ Cigar Becomes Available To The Public
- Camacho introduces Triple Maduro
Camacho Cigars is happy to introduce the first ever Triple Maduro™ cigar.
- Camacho introduces Triple Maduro
Camacho Cigars is happy to introduce the first ever Triple Maduro™ cigar.
- New packaging for Camacho cigars.
Camacho® Cigars is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned packaging
- New packaging for Camacho cigars.
Camacho® Cigars is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned packaging
- New from Camacho, Camacho Triple Maduro
Within the next few weeks Camacho will begin to deliver their newest creation, the Camacho Triple Maduro.
- New from Camacho, Camacho Triple Maduro
Within the next few weeks Camacho will begin to deliver their newest creation, the Camacho Triple Maduro.
- LA UNICA PREMIUM CIGARS
The La Unica North American Tour will be held in a limited number of Smokeshops around the country.
- LA UNICA PREMIUM CIGARS
The La Unica North American Tour will be held in a limited number of Smokeshops around the country.
- CAO PROVES TO BE A ‘SLAM DUNK’ FOR NBA PLAYERS ASSOCIATION
CAO Cigars Chosen For NBA Annual Summer Meeting
- CAO PROVES TO BE A ‘SLAM DUNK’ FOR NBA PLAYERS ASSOCIATION
CAO Cigars Chosen For NBA Annual Summer Meeting
- The Griffin’s «Special Edition XXIII»
The Griffin’s «Special Edition XXIII» - Fascination in black
- The Griffin’s «Special Edition XXIII»
The Griffin’s «Special Edition XXIII» - Fascination in black
- CAO INTERNATIONAL LAUNCHES REDESIGNED WEBSITE
New CAO Site Combines Style and Functionality
- CAO INTERNATIONAL LAUNCHES REDESIGNED WEBSITE
New CAO Site Combines Style and Functionality
- “CAO AMERICA” CIGAR LINE TO MAKE WORLD PREMIERE AT 75th ANNUAL RTDA SHOW
New CAO To Feature Two Wrappers – American Grown
- General Cigar Announces Daniel Núñez’ Retirement
General Cigar announced today that Daniel Núñez, president and chief operating officer, will retire during the second quarter of 2009
- CAO “TAKES IT TO THE LIMIT” WITH ROCK BAND HINDER
Cutting-Edge Cigar Maker Selected As Exclusive Cigar Sponsor To Hinder Record Release Party
- CAO “TAKES IT TO THE LIMIT” WITH ROCK BAND HINDER
Cutting-Edge Cigar Maker Selected As Exclusive Cigar Sponsor To Hinder Record Release Party
- Dr. Nick's White and Healthy
Can a dentist really be a friend to a cigar smoker? Dr. Nick wants to be.
- Dr. Nick's White and Healthy
Can a dentist really be a friend to a cigar smoker? Dr. Nick wants to be.
- Dr. Nick's White and Healthy
Can a dentist really be a friend to a cigar smoker? Dr. Nick wants to be.
- A Visit to Graycliff
Another visit to Graycliff leaves us as amazed as always.
- A Visit to Graycliff
Another visit to Graycliff leaves us as amazed as always.
- Breaking the Cigar Slump!
Admit it, you have gone through a period where no cigar tastes good. Help is on the way!
- Breaking the Cigar Slump!
Admit it, you have gone through a period where no cigar tastes good. Help is on the way!
- Breaking the Cigar Slump!
Admit it, you have gone through a period where no cigar tastes good. Help is on the way!
- Breaking the Cigar Slump!
Admit it, you have gone through a period where no cigar tastes good. Help is on the way!
- The Big Smoke - Part I
Attending the Big Smoke was quite the experience.
- The Big Smoke - Part I
Attending the Big Smoke was quite the experience.
- The Big Smoke - Part I
Attending the Big Smoke was quite the experience.
- The Big Smoke - Part Two
Part Two of the Big Smoke Experience
- The Big Smoke - Part Two
Part Two of the Big Smoke Experience
- The Big Smoke - Part Two
Part Two of the Big Smoke Experience
- El Centurion Emperadores
Don Pepin Garcia continues to produce one after another world class cigars.
- El Centurion Emperadores
Don Pepin Garcia continues to produce one after another world class cigars.
- El Centurion Emperadores
Don Pepin Garcia continues to produce one after another world class cigars.
- El Centurion Emperadores
Don Pepin Garcia continues to produce one after another world class cigars.
- El Centurion Emperadores
Don Pepin Garcia continues to produce one after another world class cigars.
- Variety Samplers from Tabacos de la Cordillera
For Undecided Smokers, Tabacos de la Cordillera Offers New Fundacion Ancestral Variety Samplers
- Variety Samplers from Tabacos de la Cordillera
For Undecided Smokers, Tabacos de la Cordillera Offers New Fundacion Ancestral Variety Samplers
- “Our Roots Run Deep” Is Theme of New Toraño Ad Campaign
One of only a handful of truly authentic cigar-industry stories, the Toraño family is now in its fourth generation, and only eight years away from a century of producing fine tobacco and premium cigars.
- “Our Roots Run Deep” Is Theme of New Toraño Ad Campaign
One of only a handful of truly authentic cigar-industry stories, the Toraño family is now in its fourth generation, and only eight years away from a century of producing fine tobacco and premium cigars.
- Last Minute Christmas Gifts!
Here are some suggestions for some cigar gifts for you last miunte shoppers.
- Last Minute Christmas Gifts!
Here are some suggestions for some cigar gifts for you last miunte shoppers.
- Montecristo Sublimes Edicion Limitada 2008
A nice surprise from the 2008 Edicion Limitado Montecristo Sublimes.
- Montecristo Sublimes Edicion Limitada 2008
A nice surprise from the 2008 Edicion Limitado Montecristo Sublimes.
- Montecristo Sublimes Edicion Limitada 2008
A nice surprise from the 2008 Edicion Limitado Montecristo Sublimes.
- Montecristo Sublimes Edicion Limitada 2008
A nice surprise from the 2008 Edicion Limitado Montecristo Sublimes.
- A Visit To Top25Cigar
Rob Shibata writes about his visit to T25C ad Minneapolis.
- A Visit To Top25Cigar
Rob Shibata writes about his visit to T25C ad Minneapolis.
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Bucanero Cigars, headquartered in Tampa Florida with factories in Costa Rica and Nicaragua is still known today as a boutique cigar manufacture. A small company in the cigar industry having 16 original blends is not the norm; most small companies have about 6 blends. Bucanero’s challenge is not creating new cigar blends; it’s having the current cigars smoked. Bucanero will participate in a 6-week sponsorship of a cigar related Podcast called “Dogwatch Social Club” starting on March 23, 2007. The Podcast show will giveaway two samplers a week and Bucanero will offer a 10% discount on the samplers from March 9th to June 14th 2007.
“There are a few reasons why Bucanero went through the steps of creating an e-commerce website. First, we receive calls and emails of where to buy our cigars, they tell us they are hard to find. Second, look at how many Maduro wrapped cigars we have. Even though we are a small company we have concentrated mainly on making the best cigars we can. Third, when we host in-store smoker events our sales do very well in that location, but we don’t have the manpower to just do smoker events, so we must do other things so cigar lovers can try our products” says Robert Spoden President of Bucanero Cigars.
“For example, can most cigar lovers taste the difference between a Nicaraguan grown Habano Maduro Wrapper, a Connecticut Broadleaf Wrapper and a Costa Rican Maduro Wrapper? If not, our sampler called “Journey of the Maduro Wrapper” is just what the Maduro lover ordered” says Mr. Spoden.
“Our goal is not to be in the business of selling cigars to the consumer, our business is to wholesale to tobacconists. But the consumer has trouble finding our product so we are only selling sampler on our website. If you are interested in finding a tobacconist to purchase a box of our cigars, in every state we have “Mainsail Dealers” that carry an inventory of our cigars. All you need to do is email the Bucanero office and we will get you in contact with the “Mainsail Dealer” in your state that will ship you a box with free ground shipping” says Mr. Spoden.
“What I enjoy most about Bucanero cigars is the consistent quality and amazing taste. I am very partial to the flavors in the “Treasure of Costa Rica” cigar. That cigar is a Puro and the tobacco flavors are wonderful and complex” says Dale Roush, Co-host of the Dogwatch Social Club.
“We've been doing the show for almost 2 years and we just produced our 100th show on Feb 18, 2007. Our show has been involved in the product launch of two other cigars, a humidor and The Puck Humidifier, says Mr. Roush.
“I also like the unique flavor of Bucanero Cigars. They are a quality product with a unique flavor profile unlike anything I have smoked from anywhere else in the world. It is really exciting to be a part of a product launch like this. Using the podcast (found on iTunes under Dogwatch Social Club) will expose Bucanero to a much more diverse audience of cigar lovers. Conversely, it allows our audience to be a part of something that is usually only reported on after the fact. Podcasting offers manufacturers a unique and immediate platform that connects them directly with customers that are interested in their products” says Bob McDuffee, Co-host of the Dogwatch Social Club. www.dogwatchsocialclub.com
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Bucanero Cigars, established in 1995 is a boutique manufacturer of 11 premium and 5 bundled handmade cigars. Headquartered in Tampa Florida with factories in Nicaragua and Costa Rica, Bucanero uses the finest vintage tobaccos from 10 different nations to achieve its signature blending. Bucanero cigars are draw tested, made in limited production and allowed to naturally ferment allowing all bitterness to naturally release from the tobacco, keeping with their tradition of “Purge Free Cigars”. Bucanero produces hard to find blends like the “Treasure of Costa Rica” a true Costa Rican Puro reminiscent of pre embargo Cubano's. Bucanero has achieved many industry awards. “El Capitan Maduro” earned the highest rated cigar in Smoke Magazine’s history (fall of 2001) and in 1999 Smoke Magazine awarded Bucanero as one of the Top 5 Limited Production Premium Cigar Manufactures of the 20th Century Worldwide. Playboy Magazine selects Bucanero as one of the ten best cigars worldwide (summer 2001) and Cigar Aficionado granted Bucanero as one of the Top 25 Cigars in the world 2004-2006. www.bucanerocigars.com |