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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
- 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
- DON TOMÁS SUNGROWN
True to It's Honduran Beginning
- SWEDISH MATCH AB AGREES TO ACQUIRE CIGARS INTERNATIONAL INC.
Swedish Match NA announces today that its parent company Swedish Match AB has agreed to acquire Cigars International Inc
- SWEDISH MATCH AB AGREES TO ACQUIRE CIGARS INTERNATIONAL INC.
Swedish Match NA announces today that its parent company Swedish Match AB has agreed to acquire Cigars International Inc
- Perdomo Events
Upcoming events from Tabacalera Perdomo
- Perdomo Events
Upcoming events from Tabacalera Perdomo
- CIGAR CLASSICS CREATES LARGER POCKET HUMIDOR®
New 60 ring Pocket Humidor ® is now available
- CIGAR CLASSICS CREATES LARGER POCKET HUMIDOR®
New 60 ring Pocket Humidor ® is now available
- 2007 RTDA Epilogue and final day.
The final day of the 2007 RTDA is summarized.
- 2007 RTDA Epilogue and final day.
The final day of the 2007 RTDA is summarized.
- 2007 RTDA Epilogue and final day.
The final day of the 2007 RTDA is summarized.
- CAO GOES ‘PRIMETIME’ WITH AWARDS SHOW
CAO Cigars Selected For HBO® Emmy Awards Luxury Lounge
- CAO GOES ‘PRIMETIME’ WITH AWARDS SHOW
CAO Cigars Selected For HBO® Emmy Awards Luxury Lounge
- GENERAL CIGAR SETTLES SUIT INVOLVING INFRINGEMENT OF ITS COHIBA® TRADEMARK
General Cigar Co. Inc. announced today that the company has reached resolution of a federal trademark lawsuit which alleged infringement of its COHIBA trademark.
- GENERAL CIGAR SETTLES SUIT INVOLVING INFRINGEMENT OF ITS COHIBA® TRADEMARK
General Cigar Co. Inc. announced today that the company has reached resolution of a federal trademark lawsuit which alleged infringement of its COHIBA trademark.
- CAO PROMOTES FRANK KAPP TO NATIONAL SALES MANAGER
CAO, one of the world’s foremost premium cigar manufacturers, today announced the promotion of Frank Kapp to National Sales Manager
- CAO PROMOTES FRANK KAPP TO NATIONAL SALES MANAGER
CAO, one of the world’s foremost premium cigar manufacturers, today announced the promotion of Frank Kapp to National Sales Manager
- Gurkha Cigars’ New Status and G-5 Avenger Premium Cigars Preview at RTDA 2007
In October 2007, smokers will find two new Gurkha premium cigars on retailers’ shelves.
- Gurkha Cigars’ New Status and G-5 Avenger Premium Cigars Preview at RTDA 2007
In October 2007, smokers will find two new Gurkha premium cigars on retailers’ shelves.
- Toraño Cigars Teams With Wilson Creek Winery to Create Reserva Decadencia Premium Cigars
Two family-owned and operated companies, Toraño Cigars and Wilson Creek Winery, have combined their expertise to create a product that pairs one of each of their award-winning products.
- Toraño Cigars Teams With Wilson Creek Winery to Create Reserva Decadencia Premium Cigars
Two family-owned and operated companies, Toraño Cigars and Wilson Creek Winery, have combined their expertise to create a product that pairs one of each of their award-winning products.
- New “Morado” is Latest Premium Cigar in Black Pearl Lifestyle Collection from La Perla Habana
“We wish we had enough of this tobacco to produce several years’ worth of our new Black Pearl Morado
- New “Morado” is Latest Premium Cigar in Black Pearl Lifestyle Collection from La Perla Habana
“We wish we had enough of this tobacco to produce several years’ worth of our new Black Pearl Morado
- CAO OPENS ESCAPARATE ‘VAULT’ TO RELEASE 200 HUMIDORS WITH CAO ‘CONCEPT’ CIGARS
21,000 Rare Cigars Made Available to General Public
- CAO OPENS ESCAPARATE ‘VAULT’ TO RELEASE 200 HUMIDORS WITH CAO ‘CONCEPT’ CIGARS
21,000 Rare Cigars Made Available to General Public
- CAO SET TO ESCAPE IN A ‘TIMELY’ FASHION WITH ANONIMO WATCHES
CAO Cigars Selected To Launch Special Edition Shelby Watch
- CAO SET TO ESCAPE IN A ‘TIMELY’ FASHION WITH ANONIMO WATCHES
CAO Cigars Selected To Launch Special Edition Shelby Watch
- New Websites Connect Cigar Connoisseurs to the #1 Humidors in the Industry
For the first time ever, J.C. Newman Cigar Company announces the launch of two new websites for their exclusive humidor lines
- New Websites Connect Cigar Connoisseurs to the #1 Humidors in the Industry
For the first time ever, J.C. Newman Cigar Company announces the launch of two new websites for their exclusive humidor lines
- “Dodge Challenger” Powers up with Alec Bradley for Las Vegas Big Smoke
Guests at the November 9-11 Las Vegas Big Smoke have an extra incentive
- “Dodge Challenger” Powers up with Alec Bradley for Las Vegas Big Smoke
Guests at the November 9-11 Las Vegas Big Smoke have an extra incentive
- CAO ANNOUNCES MARKETING DEPARTMENT RESTRUCTURE
CAO, one of the world’s foremost premium cigar manufacturers, announced today that it has finalized restructuring of the Company’s marketing department
- CAO ANNOUNCES MARKETING DEPARTMENT RESTRUCTURE
CAO, one of the world’s foremost premium cigar manufacturers, announced today that it has finalized restructuring of the Company’s marketing department
- Regal Pleasure - The Davidoff Royal Salmones
The new Davidoff Royal Salomones is the monarch of Davidoff
cigars.
- Regal Pleasure - The Davidoff Royal Salmones
The new Davidoff Royal Salomones is the monarch of Davidoff
cigars.
- GENERAL CIGAR ACQUIRES HAVANA HONEYS PREMIUM CIGAR BUSINESS
General Cigar announces today that it has acquired certain assets of Havana Honeys Holdings LLC
- GENERAL CIGAR ACQUIRES HAVANA HONEYS PREMIUM CIGAR BUSINESS
General Cigar announces today that it has acquired certain assets of Havana Honeys Holdings LLC
- CAO VISION RATED AMONG THE TOP 10 CIGARS IN THE WORLD FOR 2007
Cigar Aficionado Ranks CAO Vision As The Number 9 Cigar of 2007
- CAO VISION RATED AMONG THE TOP 10 CIGARS IN THE WORLD FOR 2007
Cigar Aficionado Ranks CAO Vision As The Number 9 Cigar of 2007
- CAO REMAINS ‘GOLDEN’ WITH HOLLYWOOD’S ELITE
CAO Cigars Chosen As Exclusive Cigar Sponsor To HBO® Golden Globe Awards Luxury Lounge
- CAO REMAINS ‘GOLDEN’ WITH HOLLYWOOD’S ELITE
CAO Cigars Chosen As Exclusive Cigar Sponsor To HBO® Golden Globe Awards Luxury Lounge
- CAO RECOGNIZED FOR ‘OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE’ BY HOLLYWOOD’S ELITE
CAO Cigars Chosen As Exclusive Cigar Sponsor To HBO® SAG Awards Luxury Lounge
- CAO RECOGNIZED FOR ‘OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE’ BY HOLLYWOOD’S ELITE
CAO Cigars Chosen As Exclusive Cigar Sponsor To HBO® SAG Awards Luxury Lounge
- Camacho Cigars launches NEW Interactive Website
Camacho Cigars launched a new interactive website.
- Camacho Cigars launches NEW Interactive Website
Camacho Cigars launched a new interactive website.
- CAO SELCTED TO ‘LIGHT UP’ OSCAR NIGHT
CAO Cigars Chosen As Exclusive Cigar Sponsor To HBO® Academy Awards Luxury Lounge
- CAO SELCTED TO ‘LIGHT UP’ OSCAR NIGHT
CAO Cigars Chosen As Exclusive Cigar Sponsor To HBO® Academy Awards Luxury Lounge
- KAHLÚA CIGARS DELICIOSO BY DREW ESTATE TO BE DISCONTINUED
General Cigar and Drew Estate announce today that Kahlúa Cigars Delicioso by Drew Estate will be discontinued.
- KAHLÚA CIGARS DELICIOSO BY DREW ESTATE TO BE DISCONTINUED
General Cigar and Drew Estate announce today that Kahlúa Cigars Delicioso by Drew Estate will be discontinued.
- CAMACHO 10th Anniversary Commercial Contest
WIN $2,500 CASH - CAMACHO 10th Anniversary Homemade Commercial Contest
- 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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CAO, one of the world’s foremost premium cigar manufacturers, was awarded a ‘90’ rating (“OUTSTANDING”) for its most recent release—CAO America—in the October 9 edition of Cigar Insider and was also the ‘Featured Cigar’ of the issue.
Cigar Insider is the bi-monthly newsletter published by Cigar Aficionado magazine, widely regarded as the ultimate authority on the world of premium cigars. In a feat unprecedented in the history of the premium cigar industry, this marks the tenth CAO cigar line to receive a ‘90’ or above rating from Cigar Insider and Cigar Aficionado. “We’re honored to receive this recognition, and I believe it is a testimony to our continuing efforts in developing blends that are not only unique, but maintain our level of quality, as well,” said CAO President Tim Ozgener. “Our goal has always been to produce cigars that are diverse in taste but consistent in excellence; that this is our tenth CAO brand to receive the benchmark ‘90’ rating in just over ten years is a testimony to the hard work everyone has put forth at CAO.”
Packaged in boxes of 20 cigars, CAO America is available in three shapes: Potomac (5" x 56), the torpedo-shaped Monument (6 ¼" x 54), and Landmark (6" x 60).
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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 39 years ago, today CAO products can be found on every continent in the world with the exception of Antarctica. CAO produces ten cigar lines that have all been rated ‘90’ (“OUTSTANDING”) or above by Cigar Aficionado and Cigar Insider.
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