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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 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.”
- Bucanero Cigars to Debut 5-Pack Sampler
Bucanero Cigars to Debut 5-Pack Sampler on A Cigar Podcast!
- Bucanero Cigars to Debut 5-Pack Sampler
Bucanero Cigars to Debut 5-Pack Sampler on A Cigar Podcast!
- 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.
- 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
- “CAO AMERICA” CIGAR LINE TO MAKE WORLD PREMIERE AT 75th ANNUAL RTDA SHOW
New CAO To Feature Two Wrappers – American Grown
- CUBAN IMPORTS DEBUTS EL REY DEL MUNDO ® ‘OLVIDADOS
– Cuban Imports, Inc. today announced the widely anticipated release of El Rey del Mundo® OLVIDADOS
- CUBAN IMPORTS DEBUTS EL REY DEL MUNDO ® ‘OLVIDADOS
– Cuban Imports, Inc. today announced the widely anticipated release of El Rey del Mundo® OLVIDADOS
- STRADIVARIUS de los MAESTROS
General Cigar introduces Stradivarius Cigars.
- STRADIVARIUS de los MAESTROS
General Cigar introduces Stradivarius Cigars.
- HOYO DE TRADICIÓN
The Tradicion Continues Anew
- HOYO DE TRADICIÓN
The Tradicion Continues Anew
- SERIE R LIMITADA RETROSPECTIVO
The final chapter in the acclaimed series from Ernest Perez Carillo
- SERIE R LIMITADA RETROSPECTIVO
The final chapter in the acclaimed series from Ernest Perez Carillo
- DON TOMÁS SUNGROWN
True to It's Honduran Beginning
- 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, was awarded a ‘90’ (“OUTSTANDING”) rating for its CAO The SopranosSM Edition Associate cigar in the April issue of Cigar Aficionado magazine, widely heralded as the ultimate authority on premium cigars.
Last year, CAO The SopranosSM Edition Associate made the distinguished list of “The Best Cigars of 2005,” as selected by Cigar Aficionado. In the April 2007 Cigar Aficionado, the Associate received the second-highest rating in the world and outscored such legendary Cuban brands as Cohiba, Bolivar and Montecristo. The Associate was lauded as an “...attractive, oily robusto…sweet in character, leaving nutmeg and cinnamon flavors on the palate.” Launched in August 2005, CAO The SopranosSM Edition marked the first time that HBO® has officially licensed a cigar to be made to commemorate the award-winning television series, The Sopranos®. In the same issue, the CAO Gold Corona garnered a very respectable ‘88’ (“EXCELLENT”) rating, ranking above both the Cohiba Silgo II Tubo (CUBA) and the Bolivar Corona (CUBA).
Packaged in 20 count boxes, CAO The SopranosSM Edition is available in three shapes: Associate (5" x 52), Soldier (6" x 54), and Boss (7" x 56). For more information on CAO The SopranosSM Edition, please visit www.caointernational.com.
THE SOPRANOS and HBO are service marks of Home Box Office, Inc.
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CAO International, Inc. is the producer of one of the country’s top lines of premium cigars and pipe tobaccos. Founded by Cano A. Ozgener in Nashville as a labor of love 39 years ago, today CAO products can be found in every continent in the world with the exception of Antarctica. CAO produces eight cigar lines that have all been rated ‘90’ (“OUTSTANDING”) or above, by Cigar Aficionado and Cigar Insider.
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