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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
- Ashton Virgin Sun Grown Belicoso
The following are directions for smoking an Ashton VSG Belicoso.
- Ashton Virgin Sun Grown Belicoso
The following are directions for smoking an Ashton VSG Belicoso.
- Neptune Naides
Never having heard of the Neptune line of cigars, we were curiously looking forward to getting these puppies and reviewing them.
- Neptune Naides
Never having heard of the Neptune line of cigars, we were curiously looking forward to getting these puppies and reviewing them.
- Neptune Naides
Never having heard of the Neptune line of cigars, we were curiously looking forward to getting these puppies and reviewing them.
- Neptune Naides
Never having heard of the Neptune line of cigars, we were curiously looking forward to getting these puppies and reviewing them.
- El Rey del Mundo Robusto
The name in Spanish means "King of the World", and this cigar made us believers.
- El Rey del Mundo Robusto
The name in Spanish means "King of the World", and this cigar made us believers.
- El Rey del Mundo Robusto
The name in Spanish means "King of the World", and this cigar made us believers.
- El Rey del Mundo Robusto
The name in Spanish means "King of the World", and this cigar made us believers.
- Flor de Florez "Cabinet Selection" Florez-Florez
It must be the month of December. Everybody is happy, making sure their real nice so Santa brings them lots of presents.
- Flor de Florez "Cabinet Selection" Florez-Florez
It must be the month of December. Everybody is happy, making sure their real nice so Santa brings them lots of presents.
- Flor de Florez "Cabinet Selection" Florez-Florez
It must be the month of December. Everybody is happy, making sure their real nice so Santa brings them lots of presents.
- Flor de Florez "Cabinet Selection" Florez-Florez
It must be the month of December. Everybody is happy, making sure their real nice so Santa brings them lots of presents.
- Perdomo2 Torfecto
We butchered the Perdomo Reserve line in September, and were bombarded with emails in support of our review...yeah that's right "in support".
- Perdomo2 Torfecto
We butchered the Perdomo Reserve line in September, and were bombarded with emails in support of our review...yeah that's right "in support".
- Perdomo2 Torfecto
We butchered the Perdomo Reserve line in September, and were bombarded with emails in support of our review...yeah that's right "in support".
- Perdomo2 Torfecto
We butchered the Perdomo Reserve line in September, and were bombarded with emails in support of our review...yeah that's right "in support".
- Montecristo Double Corona
It's been awhile since five guys have all said that a cigar was smoked past the ring, and kept the same flavor throughout.
- Montecristo Double Corona
It's been awhile since five guys have all said that a cigar was smoked past the ring, and kept the same flavor throughout.
- Montecristo Double Corona
It's been awhile since five guys have all said that a cigar was smoked past the ring, and kept the same flavor throughout.
- Montecristo Double Corona
It's been awhile since five guys have all said that a cigar was smoked past the ring, and kept the same flavor throughout.
- Simonoff Robusto
Trouble...this box not only looked like Linda Tripp, it held contents as appealing.
- Simonoff Robusto
Trouble...this box not only looked like Linda Tripp, it held contents as appealing.
- Simonoff Robusto
Trouble...this box not only looked like Linda Tripp, it held contents as appealing.
- Simonoff Robusto
Trouble...this box not only looked like Linda Tripp, it held contents as appealing.
- Lars Tetens Phat Shorty vs. Acid Atom
There is no other line of cigars that has created the debate that surrounds the Lars Tetens line.
- Lars Tetens Phat Shorty vs. Acid Atom
There is no other line of cigars that has created the debate that surrounds the Lars Tetens line.
- Lars Tetens Phat Shorty vs. Acid Atom
There is no other line of cigars that has created the debate that surrounds the Lars Tetens line.
- Lars Tetens Phat Shorty vs. Acid Atom
There is no other line of cigars that has created the debate that surrounds the Lars Tetens line.
- Lars Tetens Phat Shorty vs. Acid Atom
There is no other line of cigars that has created the debate that surrounds the Lars Tetens line.
- Padron Anniversario Millennium Maduro
When you see this cigar, and you've had other Padron Anniversario, you expect a surreal experience.
- Padron Anniversario Millennium Maduro
When you see this cigar, and you've had other Padron Anniversario, you expect a surreal experience.
- Padron Anniversario Millennium Maduro
When you see this cigar, and you've had other Padron Anniversario, you expect a surreal experience.
- Padron Anniversario Millennium Maduro
When you see this cigar, and you've had other Padron Anniversario, you expect a surreal experience.
- Moore & Bode Brass (Miami Blend)
Moore & Bode can affectionately be called one of the "boutique" cigar brands.
- Moore & Bode Brass (Miami Blend)
Moore & Bode can affectionately be called one of the "boutique" cigar brands.
- Moore & Bode Brass (Miami Blend)
Moore & Bode can affectionately be called one of the "boutique" cigar brands.
- Moore & Bode Brass (Miami Blend)
Moore & Bode can affectionately be called one of the "boutique" cigar brands.
- Hoyo de Monterrey Double Corona (Habanos)
We confess, this is one of, if not "the" cigar we would ask for if only given one.
- Hoyo de Monterrey Double Corona (Habanos)
We confess, this is one of, if not "the" cigar we would ask for if only given one.
- Hoyo de Monterrey Double Corona (Habanos)
We confess, this is one of, if not "the" cigar we would ask for if only given one.
- Hoyo de Monterrey Double Corona (Habanos)
We confess, this is one of, if not "the" cigar we would ask for if only given one.
- Diamond Crown Robusto No. 4
Get ready to take a walk on the "mild" side. A very enjoyable mild side as well.
- Diamond Crown Robusto No. 4
Get ready to take a walk on the "mild" side. A very enjoyable mild side as well.
- Diamond Crown Robusto No. 4
Get ready to take a walk on the "mild" side. A very enjoyable mild side as well.
- Diamond Crown Robusto No. 4
Get ready to take a walk on the "mild" side. A very enjoyable mild side as well.
- C.A.O. Brazilia Samba
Does the CAO Brazilia follow in the lofty footsteps of other cigars in the CAO family?
- C.A.O. Brazilia Samba
Does the CAO Brazilia follow in the lofty footsteps of other cigars in the CAO family?
- C.A.O. Brazilia Samba
Does the CAO Brazilia follow in the lofty footsteps of other cigars in the CAO family?
- C.A.O. Brazilia Samba
Does the CAO Brazilia follow in the lofty footsteps of other cigars in the CAO family?
- Aristoff Master of the Universe
Can a cigar take you on a trip down memory lane? The answer is yes.
- Aristoff Master of the Universe
Can a cigar take you on a trip down memory lane? The answer is yes.
- Aristoff Master of the Universe
Can a cigar take you on a trip down memory lane? The answer is yes.
- Aristoff Master of the Universe
Can a cigar take you on a trip down memory lane? The answer is yes.
- Padron 2000
I probably need to dispel the rumors before I go any farther. We are not, and never have been related to, or adopted by the Padron family. Now that's not saying we would turn it down if offered.
- Padron 2000
I probably need to dispel the rumors before I go any farther. We are not, and never have been related to, or adopted by the Padron family. Now that's not saying we would turn it down if offered.
- Padron 2000
I probably need to dispel the rumors before I go any farther. We are not, and never have been related to, or adopted by the Padron family. Now that's not saying we would turn it down if offered.
- Padron 2000
I probably need to dispel the rumors before I go any farther. We are not, and never have been related to, or adopted by the Padron family. Now that's not saying we would turn it down if offered.
- Montesino Diplomatico (Maduro)
It was hard to find any taste flaws with this cigar, although the construction of over half of our samples led to some cigars being unsmokeable.
- Montesino Diplomatico (Maduro)
It was hard to find any taste flaws with this cigar, although the construction of over half of our samples led to some cigars being unsmokeable.
- Montesino Diplomatico (Maduro)
It was hard to find any taste flaws with this cigar, although the construction of over half of our samples led to some cigars being unsmokeable.
- Montesino Diplomatico (Maduro)
It was hard to find any taste flaws with this cigar, although the construction of over half of our samples led to some cigars being unsmokeable.
- Montecristo le Cigare des Arts Millennium Double Corona
The Habana 2000 wrapper mystique still fails to materialize for us.
- Montecristo le Cigare des Arts Millennium Double Corona
The Habana 2000 wrapper mystique still fails to materialize for us.
- Montecristo le Cigare des Arts Millennium Double Corona
The Habana 2000 wrapper mystique still fails to materialize for us.
- Sosa Piramide No. 2
Nothing blew up for us here, good or bad. Just a relatively solid cigar at an acceptable price.
- Sosa Piramide No. 2
Nothing blew up for us here, good or bad. Just a relatively solid cigar at an acceptable price.
- Sosa Piramide No. 2
Nothing blew up for us here, good or bad. Just a relatively solid cigar at an acceptable price.
- Punch Grand Cru Punchito
The latest from the Punch "Grand Cru" line is the "Punchito".
- 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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Good looking cigar, eh? You can't help but fall in love when you first look at the Davidoff Millennium No. 2. A perfectly rolled perfecto with the milky white band stamped Davidoff in gold.
Davidoff released a limited edition line of three perfecto's, all made by Hendrik Kelner in the Dominican Republic. Hendrik, you 'de man. These cigars are gorgeous. Davidoff's specially aged wrappers are dark, rich and oily. These cigars look ready to age, if you can hold back smoking them.
Enough about the looks, what did they taste like? Not like the usual Davidoff, at least not like the other Davidoff's we've had. Truth be told, we haven't had many Davidoff's that justified the premium price they ask. But more about price later.
Spicy, deep, rich, dark, smoky...all terms used by our reviewers to describe this cigar. It was all that, and more. The rich taste stayed throughout the cigar, reminding some of our more privileged reviewers of past Opus X, and Ashton VSG they had smoked. Having experienced both of the aforementioned cigars, I can see the comparison. There was no aftertaste, none. The flavor was such that you may want it, but no aftertaste here. Noted by some though, was a slight bit, not much, but a touch of ammonia as you got near the end of these cigars. Trust me, these cigars were smoked 'till the end.
The construction was one of the most apparent quality aspects of this smoke. Perfect draw throughout, and a firm and consistent feeling for the entire smoke.
We bought a box of these cigars. Each box came with 4 No. 1's, 8 No. 2's, and 8 No. 3's. Retail was supposed to be $495, we paid a touch over that. We also saw the cigars for sale as singles...get this, $40 for the No. 1's, $30 for the No. 2's, and $25 for the No. 3's. Surely not going to qualify for our "Best Value" designation!
The Davidoff Millennium No. 2 is one of those cigars that we'll never be worth it's price, but will always appeal to you to give it a try. There's probably worse things you could do with $40, like see "The Talented Mr. Ripley" 5 times in the theatre. If those were my choices, I'd be smoking a bunch of these babies.
Here's hoping you get the chance as well.
Vital Statistics:
Shape = Perfecto
Length = 7 1/4" RG = 48
Wrapper = USA/Connecticut Shade
Filler = Dominican Republic
Binder =Dominican Republic
Estimated Cost = $30.00
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