Don Tuto "Tuto Habano" Natural

Don Tuto "Tuto Habano" Natural Top25Cigar reviewed a pair of cigars from Don Tuto for this batch of Staff Reviews.
Home 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 Fonseca Triangulares Maduro Color us surprised. The Fonseca Triangulares Natural used to be a staple of our smoking rotation...but this was a few years ago, before we started getting plugged cigars and wide variations in quality. Fonseca Triangulares Maduro Color us surprised. The Fonseca Triangulares Natural used to be a staple of our smoking rotation...but this was a few years ago, before we started getting plugged cigars and wide variations in quality. Onyx Reserve Mini Belicoso After getting some pretty heady reviews in a few of the other rags, we figured it was time to put this new entry in the market to test. Onyx Reserve Mini Belicoso After getting some pretty heady reviews in a few of the other rags, we figured it was time to put this new entry in the market to test. Onyx Reserve Mini Belicoso After getting some pretty heady reviews in a few of the other rags, we figured it was time to put this new entry in the market to test. El Rey del Mundo Choix Supreme (Habanos - aged 1998) The ERDM Choix Supreme is a robusto sized cigar measuring 5” long with a 48 ring gauge. El Rey del Mundo Choix Supreme (Habanos - aged 1998) The ERDM Choix Supreme is a robusto sized cigar measuring 5” long with a 48 ring gauge. El Rey del Mundo Choix Supreme (Habanos - aged 1998) The ERDM Choix Supreme is a robusto sized cigar measuring 5” long with a 48 ring gauge. Hendrik Kelner Factory Second Robusto We wondered...with a smirk...if using these cigars as blind reviews would be fair to our dedicated panel of reviewers. Hendrik Kelner Factory Second Robusto We wondered...with a smirk...if using these cigars as blind reviews would be fair to our dedicated panel of reviewers. Hendrik Kelner Factory Second Robusto We wondered...with a smirk...if using these cigars as blind reviews would be fair to our dedicated panel of reviewers. Puros Indios Especial No. 4 Maduro Pulling the curtains aside, we expose the Puros Indios Especial No. 4 Maduro. Puros Indios Especial No. 4 Maduro Pulling the curtains aside, we expose the Puros Indios Especial No. 4 Maduro. Puros Indios Especial No. 4 Maduro Pulling the curtains aside, we expose the Puros Indios Especial No. 4 Maduro. Mayorga Crystal Rounds The third in our expanding foray into blind reviews was the Mayorga Crystal Round. Mayorga Crystal Rounds The third in our expanding foray into blind reviews was the Mayorga Crystal Round. Mayorga Crystal Rounds The third in our expanding foray into blind reviews was the Mayorga Crystal Round. Bucanero El Capitan Maduro & Natural A couple of good looking brothers showed up for Blind Review cigars 4 and 6. Bucanero El Capitan Maduro & Natural A couple of good looking brothers showed up for Blind Review cigars 4 and 6. Bucanero El Capitan Maduro & Natural A couple of good looking brothers showed up for Blind Review cigars 4 and 6. Butera Vintage No. 550 Maduro We are bound and determined by the end of this return to find something, anything you could say was negative about this cigar...but don't count on us being successful. Butera Vintage No. 550 Maduro We are bound and determined by the end of this return to find something, anything you could say was negative about this cigar...but don't count on us being successful. Butera Vintage No. 550 Maduro We are bound and determined by the end of this return to find something, anything you could say was negative about this cigar...but don't count on us being successful. 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. Perdomo2 Descartes Don't know who first said it, but it defines the Perdomo2 Descartes perfectly, "An enigma wrapped in a riddle." Perdomo2 Descartes Don't know who first said it, but it defines the Perdomo2 Descartes perfectly, "An enigma wrapped in a riddle." Perdomo2 Descartes Don't know who first said it, but it defines the Perdomo2 Descartes perfectly, "An enigma wrapped in a riddle." Victor Sinclair Bohemian North Beach Bohemian? North Beach? Where does this smoke think it's going? Victor Sinclair Bohemian North Beach Bohemian? North Beach? Where does this smoke think it's going? Victor Sinclair Bohemian North Beach Bohemian? North Beach? Where does this smoke think it's going? El Rico Habano Gran Corona A reintroduction of a classic brand leaves some reviewers hoping for more. El Rico Habano Gran Corona A reintroduction of a classic brand leaves some reviewers hoping for more. El Rico Habano Gran Corona A reintroduction of a classic brand leaves some reviewers hoping for more. Arturo Fuente Flor Fina 858 Sun Grown Could we slip a fast one by this month's Staff Review panel? Think again...these guys turned out to be pretty observant recognizing the Flor Fina 858. Arturo Fuente Flor Fina 858 Sun Grown Could we slip a fast one by this month's Staff Review panel? Think again...these guys turned out to be pretty observant recognizing the Flor Fina 858. Arturo Fuente Flor Fina 858 Sun Grown Could we slip a fast one by this month's Staff Review panel? Think again...these guys turned out to be pretty observant recognizing the Flor Fina 858. Oliva "O" Omni Oliva hits one out of the ballpark with the "O" Omni. Oliva "O" Omni Oliva hits one out of the ballpark with the "O" Omni. Mayorga Parejo Trios Want to here a bunch of PO'd gorillos rake a cigar over the coals? Check out a cigar that didn't agree with many people. Mayorga Parejo Trios Want to here a bunch of PO'd gorillos rake a cigar over the coals? Check out a cigar that didn't agree with many people. Mayorga Parejo Trios Want to here a bunch of PO'd gorillos rake a cigar over the coals? Check out a cigar that didn't agree with many people. 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. La Aroma de Cuba Monarch La Aroma de Cuba is a new line of cigars from the fine folks at Ashton, announced and released at the 2002 RTDA show. La Aroma de Cuba Monarch La Aroma de Cuba is a new line of cigars from the fine folks at Ashton, announced and released at the 2002 RTDA show. La Aroma de Cuba Monarch La Aroma de Cuba is a new line of cigars from the fine folks at Ashton, announced and released at the 2002 RTDA show. La Aroma de Cuba Monarch La Aroma de Cuba is a new line of cigars from the fine folks at Ashton, announced and released at the 2002 RTDA show. 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. La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reserve A The Perdomo Reserve line is always rich looking, clean lines, dark, deep wrapper and perfect caps. La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reserve A The Perdomo Reserve line is always rich looking, clean lines, dark, deep wrapper and perfect caps. La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reserve A The Perdomo Reserve line is always rich looking, clean lines, dark, deep wrapper and perfect caps. Joya de Nicaragua "Antano 1970" Gran Consul Wow. That could be the summary for this entire review. Joya de Nicaragua "Antano 1970" Gran Consul Wow. That could be the summary for this entire review. Joya de Nicaragua "Antano 1970" Gran Consul Wow. That could be the summary for this entire review. 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?	Top25Cigar reviewed a pair of cigars from Don Tuto for this batch of Staff Reviews. All reviewers received four unbanded smokes, two of each sample. Don Tuto cigars are made in Costa Rica by the Martinez-Garcia family. The first cigar we reviewed was a first production run from Don Tuto of a 6 x 50 cigar wrapped in a new hybrid tobacco they call “Tuto Habano”. The filler was a combination of Tuto Habano and “JF” tobacco, while the binder was all “JF”. You’re now asking the same question we did: “What in blue blazes is “JF” tobacco. The answer was quite simple, JF tobacco is a Costa Rican tobacco grown by Don Tuto, and named for the son of one of the company founders, Jesse Francisco. All tobaccos, including Tuto Habano and JF are grown in Costa Rica by Don Tuto. The reviewers struggled to find much they liked with this cigar. The burn was deemed “OK”, and the construction passed initial tests as well. “The wrapper did not appear oily, but rather dry, though not unappealing. The cigar felt firm and was consistent throughout. The cap was applied well.” We love to see a smaller brand cigar do well, so we hoped for better results from Don Tuto. Unfortunately, the flavor of this cigar turned away all 5 reviewers. Comments ranged from bad to worse. “The taste was not really impressively enjoyable. The taste stayed the same down to the last two inches when it turned bitter and left a disagreeable aftertaste in my mouth” “As I smoked the two samples, I thought of other cigars I could be having by just stepping inside to my humidor. It was hard to get to the second half of the cigar without putting it out.” “I continually asked why me. I wait this long to be picked a Staff Reviewer, and this is what I get! Please don’t tell me this is a premium cigar or I will make like a lemming and take to the sea.” Not sure if it pays to add much more to this review. It wasn’t a cigar people would even get close to given a second try. Let’s hope for better luck next time.
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