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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
- Punch Grand Cru Punchito
The latest from the Punch "Grand Cru" line is the "Punchito".
- Punch Grand Cru Punchito
The latest from the Punch "Grand Cru" line is the "Punchito".
- Axis Echo
First, there was Lars Tetens cigars, then a not so disguised copy of them called Acid. Lets add to the confusion with the new "Axis Cigars".
- Axis Echo
First, there was Lars Tetens cigars, then a not so disguised copy of them called Acid. Lets add to the confusion with the new "Axis Cigars".
- Axis Echo
First, there was Lars Tetens cigars, then a not so disguised copy of them called Acid. Lets add to the confusion with the new "Axis Cigars".
- Por Larranaga Torpedo
Let's call this the "new" Por Larranaga.
- Por Larranaga Torpedo
Let's call this the "new" Por Larranaga.
- Por Larranaga Torpedo
Let's call this the "new" Por Larranaga.
- Felipe Dominicana Boa
Without a doubt we are looking at Marlin Perkins favorite cigar, Wild Kingdom has crept into the cigar world.
- Felipe Dominicana Boa
Without a doubt we are looking at Marlin Perkins favorite cigar, Wild Kingdom has crept into the cigar world.
- Felipe Dominicana Boa
Without a doubt we are looking at Marlin Perkins favorite cigar, Wild Kingdom has crept into the cigar world.
- Romeo y Julieta Vintage III
An old favorite of ours was dug out from the back of the humidor, and we figured worthy of a review.
- Romeo y Julieta Vintage III
An old favorite of ours was dug out from the back of the humidor, and we figured worthy of a review.
- Romeo y Julieta Vintage III
An old favorite of ours was dug out from the back of the humidor, and we figured worthy of a review.
- Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 1 (Habanos)
The Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 1 is an oft mentioned, and seemingly popular Cuban smoke.
- Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 1 (Habanos)
The Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 1 is an oft mentioned, and seemingly popular Cuban smoke.
- Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 1 (Habanos)
The Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 1 is an oft mentioned, and seemingly popular Cuban smoke.
- Romeo Y Julieta Belicoso (Habanos)
Scene One, Act One - Romeo lights a Cuban Romeo y Julieta Belicoso as he bids for sweet Juliet's eternal adoration.
- Romeo Y Julieta Belicoso (Habanos)
Scene One, Act One - Romeo lights a Cuban Romeo y Julieta Belicoso as he bids for sweet Juliet's eternal adoration.
- Romeo Y Julieta Belicoso (Habanos)
Scene One, Act One - Romeo lights a Cuban Romeo y Julieta Belicoso as he bids for sweet Juliet's eternal adoration.
- Te-Amo Anniversario Perfecto
It wasn't long before the old industry standby Te-Amo gave the "Anniversario" marketing routine a try.
- Te-Amo Anniversario Perfecto
It wasn't long before the old industry standby Te-Amo gave the "Anniversario" marketing routine a try.
- Te-Amo Anniversario Perfecto
It wasn't long before the old industry standby Te-Amo gave the "Anniversario" marketing routine a try.
- Henry Clay H2000 Mirabelle
Henry Clay is an old brand, named after a United States politician from Kentucky in the early 1800's.
- Henry Clay H2000 Mirabelle
Henry Clay is an old brand, named after a United States politician from Kentucky in the early 1800's.
- Henry Clay H2000 Mirabelle
Henry Clay is an old brand, named after a United States politician from Kentucky in the early 1800's.
- Mayorga Robusto Maduro
Our Mayorga Robusto Maduro review is a month late because three of the five reviewers never turned in reviews!
- Mayorga Robusto Maduro
Our Mayorga Robusto Maduro review is a month late because three of the five reviewers never turned in reviews!
- Mayorga Robusto Maduro
Our Mayorga Robusto Maduro review is a month late because three of the five reviewers never turned in reviews!
- Cifuentes Rothschild
If you look up the word schizophrenic in the dictionary, it will have a group picture of the five folks that reviewed this cigar for us.
- Cifuentes Rothschild
If you look up the word schizophrenic in the dictionary, it will have a group picture of the five folks that reviewed this cigar for us.
- Cifuentes Rothschild
If you look up the word schizophrenic in the dictionary, it will have a group picture of the five folks that reviewed this cigar for us.
- La Flor Dominicana El Jocko No. 1
How do you review a cigar when the only consistent comment throughout the reviews was the beauty of the band?
- La Flor Dominicana El Jocko No. 1
How do you review a cigar when the only consistent comment throughout the reviews was the beauty of the band?
- La Flor Dominicana El Jocko No. 1
How do you review a cigar when the only consistent comment throughout the reviews was the beauty of the band?
- Hoja Yellow Band Robusto
Everybody likes a bargain, and there are no doubts a good $2 cigar would qualify.
- Hoja Yellow Band Robusto
Everybody likes a bargain, and there are no doubts a good $2 cigar would qualify.
- Hoja Yellow Band Robusto
Everybody likes a bargain, and there are no doubts a good $2 cigar would qualify.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Trinidad Fundadores (Nic.)
The other Trinidad...or was that TriniBAD.
- Trinidad Fundadores (Nic.)
The other Trinidad...or was that TriniBAD.
- Trinidad Fundadores (Nic.)
The other Trinidad...or was that TriniBAD.
- Trinidad Fundadores (Nic.)
The other Trinidad...or was that TriniBAD.
- Trinidad Fundadores (Nic.)
The other Trinidad...or was that TriniBAD.
- Face Off - La Flor Dominicana vs. Camacho
What a fight! Two of the niche market favorites exchanging tobacco to fight it out for space in your humidor!
- Face Off - La Flor Dominicana vs. Camacho
What a fight! Two of the niche market favorites exchanging tobacco to fight it out for space in your humidor!
- Face Off - La Flor Dominicana vs. Camacho
What a fight! Two of the niche market favorites exchanging tobacco to fight it out for space in your humidor!
- Face Off - La Flor Dominicana vs. Camacho
What a fight! Two of the niche market favorites exchanging tobacco to fight it out for space in your humidor!
- Face Off - La Flor Dominicana vs. Camacho
What a fight! Two of the niche market favorites exchanging tobacco to fight it out for space in your humidor!
- Royal Jamaica Gold Toro
Does the new line of cigars from Altadis strike gold? We review the Royal Jamaica Gold Toro.
- Royal Jamaica Gold Toro
Does the new line of cigars from Altadis strike gold? We review the Royal Jamaica Gold Toro.
- Royal Jamaica Gold Toro
Does the new line of cigars from Altadis strike gold? We review the Royal Jamaica Gold Toro.
- Royal Jamaica Gold Toro
Does the new line of cigars from Altadis strike gold? We review the Royal Jamaica Gold Toro.
- Royal Jamaica Gold Toro
Does the new line of cigars from Altadis strike gold? We review the Royal Jamaica Gold Toro.
- 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.
- The Big Smoke - Part Two
Part Two of the Big Smoke Experience
- The Big Smoke - Part Two
Part Two of the Big Smoke Experience
- The Big Smoke - Part Two
Part Two of the Big Smoke Experience
- El Centurion Emperadores
Don Pepin Garcia continues to produce one after another world class cigars.
- El Centurion Emperadores
Don Pepin Garcia continues to produce one after another world class cigars.
- El Centurion Emperadores
Don Pepin Garcia continues to produce one after another world class cigars.
- El Centurion Emperadores
Don Pepin Garcia continues to produce one after another world class cigars.
- El Centurion Emperadores
Don Pepin Garcia continues to produce one after another world class cigars.
- Variety Samplers from Tabacos de la Cordillera
For Undecided Smokers, Tabacos de la Cordillera Offers New Fundacion Ancestral Variety Samplers
- Variety Samplers from Tabacos de la Cordillera
For Undecided Smokers, Tabacos de la Cordillera Offers New Fundacion Ancestral Variety Samplers
- “Our Roots Run Deep” Is Theme of New Toraño Ad Campaign
One of only a handful of truly authentic cigar-industry stories, the Toraño family is now in its fourth generation, and only eight years away from a century of producing fine tobacco and premium cigars.
- “Our Roots Run Deep” Is Theme of New Toraño Ad Campaign
One of only a handful of truly authentic cigar-industry stories, the Toraño family is now in its fourth generation, and only eight years away from a century of producing fine tobacco and premium cigars.
- Last Minute Christmas Gifts!
Here are some suggestions for some cigar gifts for you last miunte shoppers.
- Last Minute Christmas Gifts!
Here are some suggestions for some cigar gifts for you last miunte shoppers.
- Montecristo Sublimes Edicion Limitada 2008
A nice surprise from the 2008 Edicion Limitado Montecristo Sublimes.
- Montecristo Sublimes Edicion Limitada 2008
A nice surprise from the 2008 Edicion Limitado Montecristo Sublimes.
- Montecristo Sublimes Edicion Limitada 2008
A nice surprise from the 2008 Edicion Limitado Montecristo Sublimes.
- Montecristo Sublimes Edicion Limitada 2008
A nice surprise from the 2008 Edicion Limitado Montecristo Sublimes.
- A Visit To Top25Cigar
Rob Shibata writes about his visit to T25C ad Minneapolis.
- A Visit To Top25Cigar
Rob Shibata writes about his visit to T25C ad Minneapolis.
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If your a cigar traditionalist, read no further. Wait scratch that, if your a cigar traditionalist, read on! No, that's not right either.
Anyway, if you don't like flavored cigars, or hate single malt scotch, or think the two shall never meet, or for that matter just don't like puppies, turn off your computer as you may see something you don't like. If you do read on maybe you'll give the flavored cigar mix a try, as this week we review the El Incomparable Robusto soaked in 25 year old whiskey. But dang it, if your a puppy hater, we're just going to have to ask you to leave.
Rumor has it this brand is no longer being made. There won't be many crocodile tears shed over that fact, as the flavored premium cigar market was never anything to write home about.
For a cigar that just screams gimmick, this isn't that bad. You wonder about the construction, as the majority of our samples were a tad tight. Tight enough to make you question if they were rolled at gunpoint by a nervous roller.
We were most intrigued by what the flavor comments would come back as. Having been aged in 25 year old whiskey, one would think you're going to experience some unique tangents in this puro. Hate to disappoint, but that wasn't always the case. With comments ranging from:
"Cigar no. 1 started off with some sweet, whiskey-tinted flavors. As I entered the middle stage, these flavors weakened slightly, but quickly took off and intensified towards the final third. Here the whiskey was the most pronounced, and powerful. At one point I almost thought I had chugged back half a shot of the stuff."
and
"Who stole my whiskey? There was something different about this cigar, but it sure wasn't a whiskey flavor of any kind. Perhaps I'm to much of a neophyte, but if this was supposed to impart whiskey overtones, it missed by a long shot!"
In summary, if you can find these cigars out there on discount, you may want to try them. We can't overly recommend the smoke, as the variances from cigar to cigar were to much for us. A touch below average on the bad smokes, and a touch above average on the best. If your a gambler, give it a shot.
Vital Statistics:
Shape = Robusto
Length=4 1/2" RG =50
Wrapper = Ecuador
Filler = Mex., Nicaragua
Binder = D.R.
Estimated Cost = $3.00 |