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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
- RTDA 2004 DAY ONE UPDATE
A short update on our first day at the 2004 RTDA in Las Vegas.
- RTDA 2004 DAY ONE UPDATE
A short update on our first day at the 2004 RTDA in Las Vegas.
- RTDA 2004 DAY ONE UPDATE
A short update on our first day at the 2004 RTDA in Las Vegas.
- RTDA 2004 DAY TWO UPDATE
The Top 25 Cigar Day Two update from the 2004 RTDA in Las Vegas.
- RTDA 2004 DAY TWO UPDATE
The Top 25 Cigar Day Two update from the 2004 RTDA in Las Vegas.
- RTDA 2004 DAY TWO UPDATE
The Top 25 Cigar Day Two update from the 2004 RTDA in Las Vegas.
- RTDA 2004 DAY THREE UPDATE
Our last live update from the 2004 RTDA show. Thank goodness, as I'm not sure we could handle Vegas much longer!
- RTDA 2004 DAY THREE UPDATE
Our last live update from the 2004 RTDA show. Thank goodness, as I'm not sure we could handle Vegas much longer!
- RTDA 2004 DAY THREE UPDATE
Our last live update from the 2004 RTDA show. Thank goodness, as I'm not sure we could handle Vegas much longer!
- RTDA 2005 - DAY ONE
Look here for the Day One update on the happenings from the 2005 RTDA show in New Orleans!
- RTDA 2005 - DAY ONE
Look here for the Day One update on the happenings from the 2005 RTDA show in New Orleans!
- RTDA 2005 - DAY ONE
Look here for the Day One update on the happenings from the 2005 RTDA show in New Orleans!
- RTDA 2005 - DAY ONE
Look here for the Day One update on the happenings from the 2005 RTDA show in New Orleans!
- RTDA 2005 - DAY ONE
Look here for the Day One update on the happenings from the 2005 RTDA show in New Orleans!
- RTDA 2005 - DAY TWO
Top25Cigar sums up our second day at the 2005 RTDA show in New Orleans.
- RTDA 2005 - DAY TWO
Top25Cigar sums up our second day at the 2005 RTDA show in New Orleans.
- RTDA 2005 - DAY TWO
Top25Cigar sums up our second day at the 2005 RTDA show in New Orleans.
- RTDA 2005 - DAY TWO
Top25Cigar sums up our second day at the 2005 RTDA show in New Orleans.
- RTDA 2005 - DAY TWO
Top25Cigar sums up our second day at the 2005 RTDA show in New Orleans.
- RTDA 2005 - DAY THREE
Rob and Paul share their Day 3 findings from the 2005 RTDA show in New Orleans.
- RTDA 2005 - DAY THREE
Rob and Paul share their Day 3 findings from the 2005 RTDA show in New Orleans.
- RTDA 2005 - DAY THREE
Rob and Paul share their Day 3 findings from the 2005 RTDA show in New Orleans.
- RTDA 2005 - DAY THREE
Rob and Paul share their Day 3 findings from the 2005 RTDA show in New Orleans.
- RTDA 2005 - DAY THREE
Rob and Paul share their Day 3 findings from the 2005 RTDA show in New Orleans.
- RTDA 2005 - Epilogue
Summary and thoughts after the 2005 RTDA.
- RTDA 2005 - Epilogue
Summary and thoughts after the 2005 RTDA.
- RTDA 2005 - Epilogue
Summary and thoughts after the 2005 RTDA.
- RTDA 2005 - Epilogue
Summary and thoughts after the 2005 RTDA.
- RTDA 2005 - Epilogue
Summary and thoughts after the 2005 RTDA.
- “The Well,” Alec Bradley’s New Mega-Capacity Ashtray, Includes
Alec Bradley Cigar Company has introduced “The Well,” their most creative effort to date, in their third release of cigar ashtrays.
- “The Well,” Alec Bradley’s New Mega-Capacity Ashtray, Includes
Alec Bradley Cigar Company has introduced “The Well,” their most creative effort to date, in their third release of cigar ashtrays.
- Tabacos de la Cordillera Offers New 5-Pack Samplers for
Tabacos de la Cordillera has added a new 5-Pack Sampler to its Cumbres de Puriscal line of 100% long filler handmade cigars, for the Toro shape.
- Tabacos de la Cordillera Offers New 5-Pack Samplers for
Tabacos de la Cordillera has added a new 5-Pack Sampler to its Cumbres de Puriscal line of 100% long filler handmade cigars, for the Toro shape.
- Felipe Gregorio Announces New Felipe Felipe, with Brazilian Maduro Wrapper
“Felipe Gregorio has built a reputation for Cuban-style premium cigars that are robust and full-flavored,” explains Philip Wynne
- Felipe Gregorio Announces New Felipe Felipe, with Brazilian Maduro Wrapper
“Felipe Gregorio has built a reputation for Cuban-style premium cigars that are robust and full-flavored,” explains Philip Wynne
- 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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Nashville, September 19, 2003: CAO, the cigar makers renowned for ‘outscoring the Cubans,’ has announced a new size addition to their highly sought-after CAO Criollo line. The CAO Criollo ‘Bomba’ is the fifth size in the line and measures 6” x 50.
This announcement comes on the heels of the October 2003 issue of Cigar Aficionado wherein the CAO Criollo shared the highest rating awarded to a Nicaraguan cigar. “Bomba is a direct response to the popularity that our Criollo line has enjoyed since its introduction last year,” said CAO President and Founder, Cano A. Ozgener. “It is no secret that the Corona Gorda is one of the most popular sizes in cigars today, and the Bomba not only fulfills that niche, but is a marvelous augmentation to the rest of the line, as well.”
CAO recently introduced its seventh premium cigar line, the CAO MX2, at the 71st Annual RTDA show in Nashville, TN.
CAO International, Inc. is the producer of one of the country’s top lines of premium cigars, Meerschaum pipes and pipe tobaccos. Founded by Cano A. Ozgener in Nashville as a labor of love thirty-five years ago, today CAO products can be found in every continent in the world with the exception of Antarctica. CAO produces six cigar lines that have all been rated ‘90’ (“OUTSTANDING”) or above, by Cigar Aficionado and Cigar Insider. |