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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
- Davidoff 5000
These poor cigars have been lonely...real lonely.
- Avo Belicoso Maduro
Introduced in 1987, the Dominican made regular Avo line of cigars is a blend of 5 different mostly Cibao Valley Dominican tobaccos.
- Avo Belicoso Maduro
Introduced in 1987, the Dominican made regular Avo line of cigars is a blend of 5 different mostly Cibao Valley Dominican tobaccos.
- Avo Belicoso Maduro
Introduced in 1987, the Dominican made regular Avo line of cigars is a blend of 5 different mostly Cibao Valley Dominican tobaccos.
- Padron Anniversary Principe
Our box of Padron Anniversary Principe Naturals had been hiding in the back of our humidor for over 18 months.
- Padron Anniversary Principe
Our box of Padron Anniversary Principe Naturals had been hiding in the back of our humidor for over 18 months.
- Padron Anniversary Principe
Our box of Padron Anniversary Principe Naturals had been hiding in the back of our humidor for over 18 months.
- Padron Serie 1926 No. 6
In the world of full bodied cigars, there may be a new leader. This cigar was everything expected.
- Padron Serie 1926 No. 6
In the world of full bodied cigars, there may be a new leader. This cigar was everything expected.
- Padron Serie 1926 No. 6
In the world of full bodied cigars, there may be a new leader. This cigar was everything expected.
- Romeo y Julieta "Edicion Limitada" Robusto
Looks like happy times prevailed for this batch of reviewers. Read about the target of their affections.
- Romeo y Julieta "Edicion Limitada" Robusto
Looks like happy times prevailed for this batch of reviewers. Read about the target of their affections.
- Romeo y Julieta "Edicion Limitada" Robusto
Looks like happy times prevailed for this batch of reviewers. Read about the target of their affections.
- Xikar Accessories
Bowing to popular demand, we check out some cigar accessories.
- Xikar Accessories
Bowing to popular demand, we check out some cigar accessories.
- Xikar Accessories
Bowing to popular demand, we check out some cigar accessories.
- Camacho Corojo Figurado
A beautful looking cigar from Camacho gets the smoke test.
- Camacho Corojo Figurado
A beautful looking cigar from Camacho gets the smoke test.
- Camacho Corojo Figurado
A beautful looking cigar from Camacho gets the smoke test.
- Camacho Corojo Figurado
A beautful looking cigar from Camacho gets the smoke test.
- Diamond Crown Maximus Toro No. 4
Can the Diamond Crown Maximus Toro No. 4 live up to it's name and Diamond Crown reputation? Oh yeah.
- Diamond Crown Maximus Toro No. 4
Can the Diamond Crown Maximus Toro No. 4 live up to it's name and Diamond Crown reputation? Oh yeah.
- Diamond Crown Maximus Toro No. 4
Can the Diamond Crown Maximus Toro No. 4 live up to it's name and Diamond Crown reputation? Oh yeah.
- Diamond Crown Maximus Toro No. 4
Can the Diamond Crown Maximus Toro No. 4 live up to it's name and Diamond Crown reputation? Oh yeah.
- Diamond Crown Maximus Toro No. 4
Can the Diamond Crown Maximus Toro No. 4 live up to it's name and Diamond Crown reputation? Oh yeah.
- CAO Mx2 Rob
Hmmmm, what have we got here? This cigars wrapper makes a starless night look brilliantly bright.
- CAO Mx2 Rob
Hmmmm, what have we got here? This cigars wrapper makes a starless night look brilliantly bright.
- CAO Mx2 Rob
Hmmmm, what have we got here? This cigars wrapper makes a starless night look brilliantly bright.
- CAO Mx2 Rob
Hmmmm, what have we got here? This cigars wrapper makes a starless night look brilliantly bright.
- CAO Mx2 Rob
Hmmmm, what have we got here? This cigars wrapper makes a starless night look brilliantly bright.
- Oliva Master Blends Robusto
Another limited edition cigar goes up for the taste test.
- Oliva Master Blends Robusto
Another limited edition cigar goes up for the taste test.
- Oliva Master Blends Robusto
Another limited edition cigar goes up for the taste test.
- Oliva Master Blends Robusto
Another limited edition cigar goes up for the taste test.
- Oliva Master Blends Robusto
Another limited edition cigar goes up for the taste test.
- Series X Cigars
Thick, meaty and delicious. Not a steak, but a powerhouse cigar.
- Series X Cigars
Thick, meaty and delicious. Not a steak, but a powerhouse cigar.
- Series X Cigars
Thick, meaty and delicious. Not a steak, but a powerhouse cigar.
- Series X Cigars
Thick, meaty and delicious. Not a steak, but a powerhouse cigar.
- Series X Cigars
Thick, meaty and delicious. Not a steak, but a powerhouse cigar.
- Series X Cigars
Thick, meaty and delicious. Not a steak, but a powerhouse cigar.
- Accumonitor - Serious Humidification
This is humidification for the big boys and girls.
- Accumonitor - Serious Humidification
This is humidification for the big boys and girls.
- Accumonitor - Serious Humidification
This is humidification for the big boys and girls.
- Accumonitor - Serious Humidification
This is humidification for the big boys and girls.
- Accumonitor - Serious Humidification
This is humidification for the big boys and girls.
- Accumonitor - Serious Humidification
This is humidification for the big boys and girls.
- Accumonitor - Serious Humidification
This is humidification for the big boys and girls.
- Humidipak Boveda
So, what the heck is a Boveda. You'll want to know after reading this review.
- Humidipak Boveda
So, what the heck is a Boveda. You'll want to know after reading this review.
- Humidipak Boveda
So, what the heck is a Boveda. You'll want to know after reading this review.
- Humidipak Boveda
So, what the heck is a Boveda. You'll want to know after reading this review.
- Graycliff Chateau Gran Cru
The new Chateau line from Graycliff is poised to become the new leader of the Graycliff family.
- Graycliff Chateau Gran Cru
The new Chateau line from Graycliff is poised to become the new leader of the Graycliff family.
- Graycliff Chateau Gran Cru
The new Chateau line from Graycliff is poised to become the new leader of the Graycliff family.
- Graycliff Chateau Gran Cru
The new Chateau line from Graycliff is poised to become the new leader of the Graycliff family.
- Graycliff Chateau Gran Cru
The new Chateau line from Graycliff is poised to become the new leader of the Graycliff family.
- Graycliff Chateau Gran Cru
The new Chateau line from Graycliff is poised to become the new leader of the Graycliff family.
- La Aurora Cien Años Corona
Amazing...the Cien Anos Corona floors the reviewers.
- La Aurora Cien Años Corona
Amazing...the Cien Anos Corona floors the reviewers.
- La Aurora Cien Años Corona
Amazing...the Cien Anos Corona floors the reviewers.
- La Aurora Cien Años Corona
Amazing...the Cien Anos Corona floors the reviewers.
- CAO Vision Catalyst
Can any cigar live up to the packaging of the CAO Vision? We try and find out.
- CAO Vision Catalyst
Can any cigar live up to the packaging of the CAO Vision? We try and find out.
- CAO Vision Catalyst
Can any cigar live up to the packaging of the CAO Vision? We try and find out.
- CAO Vision Catalyst
Can any cigar live up to the packaging of the CAO Vision? We try and find out.
- CAO Vision Catalyst
Can any cigar live up to the packaging of the CAO Vision? We try and find out.
- 601 Series Oscuro La Fuerza
Eddie Ortega + Pepin Garcia = A great cigar you want to smoke.
- 601 Series Oscuro La Fuerza
Eddie Ortega + Pepin Garcia = A great cigar you want to smoke.
- 601 Series Oscuro La Fuerza
Eddie Ortega + Pepin Garcia = A great cigar you want to smoke.
- 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?
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It's rare when we see complete agreement on a cigar we review, but it sure makes writing the review summary a lot easier. We were hoping that was the case as the first six reviews strolled into T25C, but unfortunately, review no. 7 spoiled the show. Nobody is going to complain about satisfying 6 out of every 7 cigar smokers, so with a round of applause, we introduce our staff review of the Carlos Torano Exodus 1959 Torpedo
According to the Torano website, "This cigar commemorates the Exodus of expert Cuban cigar families and their impact on the cigar industry after the nationalization of all tobacco farms and cigar factories by the Cuban government in 1959. The Toraños were one of those families."
You can't help but notice the deep rich beauty of the Honduran wrapper that graces this torpedo. Couple the gorgeous wrapper with a near perfect box press, and you have the closest thing your going to see to a certain other famous box pressed line of cigars.
The Exodus Torpedo surprised a few people with its strength. It's no secret this is a stronger cigar, but if your not careful, it can sneak up and kick you in the rear. The strength was universal.
The construction and flavor of the 1959 Torpedo scored great remarks:
"This is the closest thing to a perfect box press I have seen. A great gray ash seems to think it is being judged for consistency by the Olympic gymnastics judges.
"I'll tell you this much, if this i9sn;t a Padron, whoever makes it should be damn satisfied, as it is as close as it gets."
The lone dissenter from this cigar love fest mentioned a hot cigar that burned uneven, and left a 24 hour aftertaste. It can happen to the best of cigars, not sure what might have caused it in this sample.
This is a go to cigar. We at Top 25 Cigar believe that the Toraños have hit upon a cigar recipe that would make Betty Crocker proud. Definitely worth a shot.
Vital Statistics:
Size: 6 1/2 x 54
Shape: Torpedo
Wrapper: Honduras
Binder: Honduras
Filler: Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Costa Rica, Mexico
Est. Cost: $6.00 |
