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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
- Joya de Nicaragua Celebracion Consul
Can the JdN Celebracion Consul keep up with its big brother the Antano line?
- Joya de Nicaragua Celebracion Consul
Can the JdN Celebracion Consul keep up with its big brother the Antano line?
- Cumbres de Puriscal Green Band Corona
Pre-Embargo Cuban is what Cumbres de Puriscal calls their cigars. T25C readers weigh in.
- Cumbres de Puriscal Green Band Corona
Pre-Embargo Cuban is what Cumbres de Puriscal calls their cigars. T25C readers weigh in.
- Cumbres de Puriscal Green Band Corona
Pre-Embargo Cuban is what Cumbres de Puriscal calls their cigars. T25C readers weigh in.
- Cumbres de Puriscal Green Band Corona
Pre-Embargo Cuban is what Cumbres de Puriscal calls their cigars. T25C readers weigh in.
- Purisco Red Churchill
Purisco Red Churchill outperforms its green banded cousin.
- Purisco Red Churchill
Purisco Red Churchill outperforms its green banded cousin.
- Purisco Red Churchill
Purisco Red Churchill outperforms its green banded cousin.
- Purisco Red Churchill
Purisco Red Churchill outperforms its green banded cousin.
- Macanudo Robust Hampton Court
Macanudo Robust Hampton Court...oh oh.
- Macanudo Robust Hampton Court
Macanudo Robust Hampton Court...oh oh.
- Macanudo Robust Hampton Court
Macanudo Robust Hampton Court...oh oh.
- Macanudo Robust Hampton Court
Macanudo Robust Hampton Court...oh oh.
- La Aurora Cien Años Corona
Amazing...the Cien Anos Corona floors the reviewers.
- La Aurora Cien Años Corona
Amazing...the Cien Anos Corona floors the reviewers.
- La Aurora Cien Años Corona
Amazing...the Cien Anos Corona floors the reviewers.
- La Aurora Cien Años Corona
Amazing...the Cien Anos Corona floors the reviewers.
- 601 Serie Robusto
The 411 on the Serie 601 Ecuadorian wrapped Robusto
- 601 Serie Robusto
The 411 on the Serie 601 Ecuadorian wrapped Robusto
- 601 Serie Robusto
The 411 on the Serie 601 Ecuadorian wrapped Robusto
- 601 Serie Robusto
The 411 on the Serie 601 Ecuadorian wrapped Robusto
- Palmas Puro Petite Torpedo
The Palmas Puro Petit Torpedo is a mild cigar smokers dream.
- Palmas Puro Petite Torpedo
The Palmas Puro Petit Torpedo is a mild cigar smokers dream.
- Palmas Puro Petite Torpedo
The Palmas Puro Petit Torpedo is a mild cigar smokers dream.
- Palmas Puro Petite Torpedo
The Palmas Puro Petit Torpedo is a mild cigar smokers dream.
- CAO Vision Catalyst
Can any cigar live up to the packaging of the CAO Vision? We try and find out.
- CAO Vision Catalyst
Can any cigar live up to the packaging of the CAO Vision? We try and find out.
- CAO Vision Catalyst
Can any cigar live up to the packaging of the CAO Vision? We try and find out.
- CAO Vision Catalyst
Can any cigar live up to the packaging of the CAO Vision? We try and find out.
- CAO Vision Catalyst
Can any cigar live up to the packaging of the CAO Vision? We try and find out.
- Cohiba Black Churchill
Cohiba Black Churchill leaves our review panel wondering.
- Cohiba Black Churchill
Cohiba Black Churchill leaves our review panel wondering.
- Cohiba Black Churchill
Cohiba Black Churchill leaves our review panel wondering.
- Cohiba Black Churchill
Cohiba Black Churchill leaves our review panel wondering.
- La Flor Dominicana Mysterio
The La Flor Dominicana packs a punch bigger than expected.
- La Flor Dominicana Mysterio
The La Flor Dominicana packs a punch bigger than expected.
- La Flor Dominicana Mysterio
The La Flor Dominicana packs a punch bigger than expected.
- La Flor Dominicana Mysterio
The La Flor Dominicana packs a punch bigger than expected.
- La Tradicion Figurado Series Chulo
You knew it would not take The Mad Scientist at La Tradicion Cubana long to get into shaped cigars.
- La Tradicion Figurado Series Chulo
You knew it would not take The Mad Scientist at La Tradicion Cubana long to get into shaped cigars.
- La Tradicion Figurado Series Chulo
You knew it would not take The Mad Scientist at La Tradicion Cubana long to get into shaped cigars.
- 601 Series Oscuro La Fuerza
Eddie Ortega + Pepin Garcia = A great cigar you want to smoke.
- 601 Series Oscuro La Fuerza
Eddie Ortega + Pepin Garcia = A great cigar you want to smoke.
- 601 Series Oscuro La Fuerza
Eddie Ortega + Pepin Garcia = A great cigar you want to smoke.
- 601 Series Oscuro La Fuerza
Eddie Ortega + Pepin Garcia = A great cigar you want to smoke.
- 601 Series Oscuro La Fuerza
Eddie Ortega + Pepin Garcia = A great cigar you want to smoke.
- La Aurora 1495 Series Connoisseur Selection
How much does the wrapper impact the flavor of a cigar? Here's a great way to find out.
- La Aurora 1495 Series Connoisseur Selection
How much does the wrapper impact the flavor of a cigar? Here's a great way to find out.
- La Aurora 1495 Series Connoisseur Selection
How much does the wrapper impact the flavor of a cigar? Here's a great way to find out.
- La Aurora 1495 Series Connoisseur Selection
How much does the wrapper impact the flavor of a cigar? Here's a great way to find out.
- La Aurora 1495 Series Connoisseur Selection
How much does the wrapper impact the flavor of a cigar? Here's a great way to find out.
- La Aurora 1495 Series Connoisseur Selection
How much does the wrapper impact the flavor of a cigar? Here's a great way to find out.
- La Aurora 1495 Series Connoisseur Selection
How much does the wrapper impact the flavor of a cigar? Here's a great way to find out.
- 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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Luis Tiant...brings back memories for us true baseball fans. That special delivery where he seemed like he turned completely around and stared at the outfield before unleashing another almost un-hittable pitch towards home plate. That was Luis Tiant the Major League Pitcher, what about Luis Tiant the cigar marketer?
From the El Tiante Cigars website comes the following description of what Luis and his cigar making friends are trying to accomplish.
"Luis Red Sox Legend Luis Tiant proudly introduces his 23 Series. Created exclusively for cigar aficionados and enthusiasts to the exact specifications of Luis Tiant himself. Truly a gem in the cigar industry, the El Tiante 23 Series is an exquisite premium cigar, boasting a unique and incomparable flavor, aroma, and bouquet. The El Tiante 23 Series is a completely hand made cigar rolled by Tabacalera Tambor using selected tobacco leaves grown in Nicaragua, Ecuador, and Mexico."
Attractive looking, the light Nicaraguan wrapper hints at a mild smoking experience. This cigar was designed to be mild, so if that is a turn off, you may want to take that asphalt hardened palate on to another cigar. Once lit the El Tiante Churchill smokes with great construction. The folks at Tabacalera Tambor represented Mr. Tiant well in the construction of this Churchill.
Expecting mild, our reviewers got mild. A grassy taste was noticeable and enjoyable at the beginning of this cigar. Unfortunately this same taste turned sour towards the latter part of the cigar.
"I liked this smoke. It takes a good two hours to finish, and gets a bit difficult towards the end, but all in all a solid mild cigar."
"While I usually smoke stronger cigars, I could see why a person would enjoy this if they were into mild cigars. My one concern though is the young flavor of the tobacco's. Not sure the age, but I would bet they are pretty fresh."
The El Tiante Natural Churchill is a big mild cigar, you could say it is the teddy bear of the cigar industry. If you enjoy mild smokes, and have a couple hours to relax with one, this is a cigar worth trying.
The El Tiante also comes in a Belicoso and Robusto sizes, and has the same three sized cigars available in Maduro with the addition of some Mexican San Andreas filler.
Vital Statistics:
Shape: Churchill
Wrapper: Habano Nicaragua
Binder: Indonesia
Filler: Habano Nicaragua
Est. Cost: $6.50 |
