El Rico Habano Gran Corona

El Rico Habano Gran Corona A reintroduction of a classic brand leaves some reviewers hoping for more.
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 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? Don Tuto "Tuto Habano" Natural Top25Cigar reviewed a pair of cigars from Don Tuto for this batch of Staff Reviews. Don Tuto "Tuto Habano" Natural Top25Cigar reviewed a pair of cigars from Don Tuto for this batch of Staff Reviews. Don Tuto "Tuto Habano" Natural Top25Cigar reviewed a pair of cigars from Don Tuto for this batch of Staff Reviews. 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. Joya de Nicaragua "Antano 1970" Gran Consul Wow. That could be the summary for this entire review. La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reserve "Rosado R" A work of art in the form of a cigar was the experience garnered from the Rosado "R". La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reserve "Rosado R" A work of art in the form of a cigar was the experience garnered from the Rosado "R". 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.	Back to life comes El Rico Habano. Re-released in 2002 by Ernesto Perez-Carillo, El Rico Habano is intended to cater to smokers with an appetite for a stronger cigar. Priced to sell, El Rico Habano looks to have a good chance in re-establishing itself. Originally produced in the early 1900’s, El Rico Habano was one of the stronger cigars in the El Credito stable. The new El Rico sports Nicaraguan ligero filler and binder, with a chocolate brown Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. We reviewed the Gran Corona, a 5 ¾” x 46 ring gauge grand corona. Visual inspection makes you think Ernesto is up to some pretty neat tricks. A very attractive cigar that feels solid to the touch. The wrapper is not overly sensitive, and looks like it’s willing to be smoked right away, or even spend an extended stay in your “Humidor Hotel” for some proper ageing and maturing. Spark her up and out comes a nice pile of smoke, along with a matching even ash. The construction looks that you liked so much seem to be holding up once lit. I wish we could keep heaping accolades on El Rico Habano, but the reviewers were split on the flavor of this cigar. Unfortunately they were split between average and downright bad. “The first few puffs were very harsh, but mellowed into a smokable strong cigar. The cigar seemed to stay very strong until the last couple of inches when it seemed to mellow a little. It left an aftertaste that was not unpleasant, but not one to my liking.” “The taste was pretty bad. I just wanted to put the thing out and get a cigar from my humidor. The cigar developed some bitter taste about five minutes into the smoke which some may argue was better than nothing, but I would say that I preferred nothing. The bitterness went away after about half the smoke was gone, however, not before it had ruined the flavor of the coffee I was having with the cigar. I would try to age one of these until Thursday, that’s the day they pick up my trash.” Don’t ever say the people we pick for staff reviewers don’t have a sense of humor! The humor may cut to the bone, but still a sense of humor… These cigars may have been a little young, as the bitterness was noticed throughout the reviews. People were also quick to note that ageing may be something to try with El Rico Habano…a sure sign they wanted to give it a second chance. (Ageing until the trash is picked up didn’t count!) The following quote summed up the general feelings about the El Rico Habano Gran Corona. At around $3 bucks a stick they are worth a try, but there is a lot of competition showing up for those three bucks. “I would probably smoke this cigar again, as I like strong cigars, but I can think of a lot of stogies that are strong that have a pleasanter taste. It would probably improve with a little aging. I wouldn't consider it one of my favorite tasting cigars” I guess love wasn’t in the air the day our reviewers played with these.
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