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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 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
- Heavenly Cigar’s Original 5-Pack Premium Flavored Cigar Sampler Returns
Heavenly Cigar Company has reintroduced their original 5-Pack Samplers of Heaven handmade premium flavored cigars.
- Heavenly Cigar’s Original 5-Pack Premium Flavored Cigar Sampler Returns
Heavenly Cigar Company has reintroduced their original 5-Pack Samplers of Heaven handmade premium flavored cigars.
- CAO SELECTED AS ‘MVP CIGAR’ FOR CADILLAC SUPER BOWL XL EVENT
CAO To Provide Cigars For NFL Elite At Super Bowl Gala
- CAO SELECTED AS ‘MVP CIGAR’ FOR CADILLAC SUPER BOWL XL EVENT
CAO To Provide Cigars For NFL Elite At Super Bowl Gala
- CAO THE SOPRANOSSM EDITION RANKS AMONG THE “BEST CIGARS OF 2005”
CAO The SopranosSM Edition Receives “Outstanding” Rating from Cigar Aficionado
- CAO THE SOPRANOSSM EDITION RANKS AMONG THE “BEST CIGARS OF 2005”
CAO The SopranosSM Edition Receives “Outstanding” Rating from Cigar Aficionado
- La Tradicion Cubana opens Real Tabacalera Sanchez-Romay S.A
Committed To Excellence One Cigar At A Time
- La Tradicion Cubana opens Real Tabacalera Sanchez-Romay S.A
Committed To Excellence One Cigar At A Time
- CAO ‘SHINES’ AT NBA ALL-STAR WEEKEND
NBA Players Association Selects CAO as VIP Cigar
- CAO ‘SHINES’ AT NBA ALL-STAR WEEKEND
NBA Players Association Selects CAO as VIP Cigar
- Bucanero Interview with Top25Cigar
Robert Spoden of Bucanero Cigars answers questions from Top25C igar and its readers.
- Bucanero Interview with Top25Cigar
Robert Spoden of Bucanero Cigars answers questions from Top25C igar and its readers.
- Bucanero Interview with Top25Cigar
Robert Spoden of Bucanero Cigars answers questions from Top25C igar and its readers.
- CAO ANNOUNCES ‘Cx2 CHALLENGE’ PROMOTION
CAO Offers Cx2 Cigars To Reward Online Q & A
- CAO ANNOUNCES ‘Cx2 CHALLENGE’ PROMOTION
CAO Offers Cx2 Cigars To Reward Online Q & A
- 80 years young – Happy birthday, Avo!
AVO 80th Anniversary Cigar Released
- 80 years young – Happy birthday, Avo!
AVO 80th Anniversary Cigar Released
- CAO ANNOUNCES “OZBLOG” – A CAO WEBLOG
CAO VP Tim Ozgener Offers A Glimpse Into The CAO Life
- CAO ANNOUNCES “OZBLOG” – A CAO WEBLOG
CAO VP Tim Ozgener Offers A Glimpse Into The CAO Life
- CAO TO HOST THE ULTIMATE CIGAR PARTY IN LAS VEGAS
Annual CAO RTDA Party To Feature Tommy Lee and DJ Aero
- CAO TO HOST THE ULTIMATE CIGAR PARTY IN LAS VEGAS
Annual CAO RTDA Party To Feature Tommy Lee and DJ Aero
- Cusano's Dark Side
Cusano award winning 18 Double Connecticut has a “Dark side”.
- Cusano's Dark Side
Cusano award winning 18 Double Connecticut has a “Dark side”.
- GENERAL CIGAR FILES SUIT AGAINST ALLEGED COUNTERFEITERS OF COHIBA CIGARS
General Cigar Co., Inc. announced today that the company has filed suit seeking damages and a preliminary injunction against seven defendants who market and distribute “COHIBA Caribbean’s Finest” cigars
- GENERAL CIGAR FILES SUIT AGAINST ALLEGED COUNTERFEITERS OF COHIBA CIGARS
General Cigar Co., Inc. announced today that the company has filed suit seeking damages and a preliminary injunction against seven defendants who market and distribute “COHIBA Caribbean’s Finest” cigars
- CAO ANNOUNCES ‘Cx2 CHALLENGE’ GRAND PRIZE WINNER
Florida Consumer Selected To Receive CAO Contest Grand Prize
- CAO ANNOUNCES ‘Cx2 CHALLENGE’ GRAND PRIZE WINNER
Florida Consumer Selected To Receive CAO Contest Grand Prize
- La Unica Anniversary
The J.C. Newman Cigar Company Celebrates La Unica’s
20th Anniversary of the Brand
- La Unica Anniversary
The J.C. Newman Cigar Company Celebrates La Unica’s
20th Anniversary of the Brand
- CAO “CELEBRATES THE CIGAR” ONE LAST TIME IN CANADA
CAO Shines At Canada’s “Last Big Smoke” Before Smoking Ban
- CAO “CELEBRATES THE CIGAR” ONE LAST TIME IN CANADA
CAO Shines At Canada’s “Last Big Smoke” Before Smoking Ban
- CAO ROLLS INTO “SPORTS DREAM BOWL” TO BENEFIT YOUTH CHARITY
CAO Cigars Featured At Warren Moon Celebrity Fundraiser
- CAO ROLLS INTO “SPORTS DREAM BOWL” TO BENEFIT YOUTH CHARITY
CAO Cigars Featured At Warren Moon Celebrity Fundraiser
- General Cigar
GENERAL CIGAR’S MOTION GRANTED IN LAWSUIT AGAINST ALLEGED COUNTERFEITERS
- General Cigar
GENERAL CIGAR’S MOTION GRANTED IN LAWSUIT AGAINST ALLEGED COUNTERFEITERS
- UNITED TOBACCO RELEASES THE "601"
UNITED TOBACCO UNVEILS THEIR NEW LINE AT “2006 RTDA”
- UNITED TOBACCO RELEASES THE "601"
UNITED TOBACCO UNVEILS THEIR NEW LINE AT “2006 RTDA”
- CAO TAKES A NEW DESIGN ‘ANGLE’ ON THE CIGAR ASHTRAY
CAO To Unveil ‘CAO Cubist Ashtray’ In Las Vegas
- CAO TAKES A NEW DESIGN ‘ANGLE’ ON THE CIGAR ASHTRAY
CAO To Unveil ‘CAO Cubist Ashtray’ In Las Vegas
- CAO SLAM DUNKS THE NBA WITH BACK-TO-BACK EVENTS
CAO Cigars Chosen For 2 High Profile NBA Events
- CAO SLAM DUNKS THE NBA WITH BACK-TO-BACK EVENTS
CAO Cigars Chosen For 2 High Profile NBA Events
- 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?
- 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
- 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.
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CAO, one of the world’s foremost premium cigar manufacturers, announced today that it has been chosen to provide cigars for this week’s Legends Celebrity Invitational Weekend, to be held in Las Vegas on February 3-4.
The weekend’s featured events include a Celebrity Invitational Golf Tournament at the Anthem Golf Course and a Celebrity Invitational Poker Tournament, hosted by the ultra-hip Palms Casino Resort. The list of invited celebrities includes Britney Spears, John Elway, Dan Marino, Roger Clemens, John Daly, Josh Duhamel, Richard Roundtree, Joe Mantegna and more. The weekend culminates with a gala VIP cocktail reception and dinner at The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino. Celebrities and guests will enjoy CAO Brazilia cigars and headwear provided by CAO M.E.R.C.H.
CAO was recently selected as the official cigar sponsor to the Cadillac Super Bowl XL MVP Party held in Detroit, Michigan.
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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-eight years ago, today CAO products can be found in every continent in the world with the exception of Antarctica. CAO produces seven cigar lines that have all been rated ‘90’ (“OUTSTANDING”) or above, by Cigar Aficionado and Cigar Insider.
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