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HOYO DE TRADICIÓN The Tradicion Continues Anew
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 “Extinct” Cuban Pinar del Rio 1941 Tobacco Now Grown in Costa Rica In 1941, a revolutionary new strain of tobacco was developed by Cuban Land, the island’s eminent tobacco research facility. Gurkha Black Dragon Debuts as World’s #1 Superpremium Cigar Hansotia has introduced Black Dragon Edicion Especial, priced astronomically at $115,000 per box of 100 cigars. Gurkha Black Dragon Debuts as World’s #1 Superpremium Cigar Hansotia has introduced Black Dragon Edicion Especial, priced astronomically at $115,000 per box of 100 cigars. CAO The Sopranos Edition Recieves Rave Reviews From Cigar Aficionado CAO The SopranosSM Edition Receives “Outstanding” Rating from Cigar Aficionado CAO The Sopranos Edition Recieves Rave Reviews From Cigar Aficionado CAO The SopranosSM Edition Receives “Outstanding” Rating from Cigar Aficionado New sizes and samplers for the 601 Series. United Tobacco releases a sampler, and new sizes in the 601 Series of cigars. New sizes and samplers for the 601 Series. United Tobacco releases a sampler, and new sizes in the 601 Series of cigars. United Tobacco Unveils The New 601 Box Pressed Maduro United Tobacco Unveils The New 601 Box Pressed Maduro New Size and New Boxes Bring New Beginning for La Unica J. C. Newman announces new size for La Unica line. New Size and New Boxes Bring New Beginning for La Unica J. C. Newman announces new size for La Unica line. IT’S DAVID VS. GOLIATH IN THE CIGAR FESTIVAL WORLD Illinois Cigar Event Needs New Name IT’S DAVID VS. GOLIATH IN THE CIGAR FESTIVAL WORLD Illinois Cigar Event Needs New Name CAO INTRODUCES NEW ‘GOLD MADURO’ CIGAR LINE Former CAO ‘Concept’ Cigar Becomes Available To The Public CAO INTRODUCES NEW ‘GOLD MADURO’ CIGAR LINE Former CAO ‘Concept’ Cigar Becomes Available To The Public Camacho introduces Triple Maduro Camacho Cigars is happy to introduce the first ever Triple Maduro™ cigar. Camacho introduces Triple Maduro Camacho Cigars is happy to introduce the first ever Triple Maduro™ cigar. New packaging for Camacho cigars. Camacho® Cigars is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned packaging New packaging for Camacho cigars. Camacho® Cigars is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned packaging New from Camacho, Camacho Triple Maduro Within the next few weeks Camacho will begin to deliver their newest creation, the Camacho Triple Maduro. New from Camacho, Camacho Triple Maduro Within the next few weeks Camacho will begin to deliver their newest creation, the Camacho Triple Maduro. LA UNICA PREMIUM CIGARS The La Unica North American Tour will be held in a limited number of Smokeshops around the country. LA UNICA PREMIUM CIGARS The La Unica North American Tour will be held in a limited number of Smokeshops around the country. CAO PROVES TO BE A ‘SLAM DUNK’ FOR NBA PLAYERS ASSOCIATION CAO Cigars Chosen For NBA Annual Summer Meeting CAO PROVES TO BE A ‘SLAM DUNK’ FOR NBA PLAYERS ASSOCIATION CAO Cigars Chosen For NBA Annual Summer Meeting The Griffin’s «Special Edition XXIII» The Griffin’s «Special Edition XXIII» - Fascination in black The Griffin’s «Special Edition XXIII» The Griffin’s «Special Edition XXIII» - Fascination in black CAO INTERNATIONAL LAUNCHES REDESIGNED WEBSITE New CAO Site Combines Style and Functionality CAO INTERNATIONAL LAUNCHES REDESIGNED WEBSITE New CAO Site Combines Style and Functionality “CAO AMERICA” CIGAR LINE TO MAKE WORLD PREMIERE AT 75th ANNUAL RTDA SHOW New CAO To Feature Two Wrappers – American Grown “CAO AMERICA” CIGAR LINE TO MAKE WORLD PREMIERE AT 75th ANNUAL RTDA SHOW New CAO To Feature Two Wrappers – American Grown CUBAN IMPORTS DEBUTS EL REY DEL MUNDO ® ‘OLVIDADOS – Cuban Imports, Inc. today announced the widely anticipated release of El Rey del Mundo® OLVIDADOS CUBAN IMPORTS DEBUTS EL REY DEL MUNDO ® ‘OLVIDADOS – Cuban Imports, Inc. today announced the widely anticipated release of El Rey del Mundo® OLVIDADOS STRADIVARIUS de los MAESTROS General Cigar introduces Stradivarius Cigars. STRADIVARIUS de los MAESTROS General Cigar introduces Stradivarius Cigars. SERIE R LIMITADA RETROSPECTIVO The final chapter in the acclaimed series from Ernest Perez Carillo SERIE R LIMITADA RETROSPECTIVO The final chapter in the acclaimed series from Ernest Perez Carillo DON TOMÁS SUNGROWN True to It's Honduran Beginning DON TOMÁS SUNGROWN True to It's Honduran Beginning SWEDISH MATCH AB AGREES TO ACQUIRE CIGARS INTERNATIONAL INC. Swedish Match NA announces today that its parent company Swedish Match AB has agreed to acquire Cigars International Inc SWEDISH MATCH AB AGREES TO ACQUIRE CIGARS INTERNATIONAL INC. Swedish Match NA announces today that its parent company Swedish Match AB has agreed to acquire Cigars International Inc Perdomo Events Upcoming events from Tabacalera Perdomo Perdomo Events Upcoming events from Tabacalera Perdomo CIGAR CLASSICS CREATES LARGER POCKET HUMIDOR® New 60 ring Pocket Humidor ® is now available CIGAR CLASSICS CREATES LARGER POCKET HUMIDOR® New 60 ring Pocket Humidor ® is now available CAO ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE PROMOTION CAO Promotes Michael Pegg to Vice President Sales CAO ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE PROMOTION CAO Promotes Michael Pegg to Vice President Sales CAO GOES ‘PRIMETIME’ WITH AWARDS SHOW CAO Cigars Selected For HBO® Emmy Awards Luxury Lounge CAO GOES ‘PRIMETIME’ WITH AWARDS SHOW CAO Cigars Selected For HBO® Emmy Awards Luxury Lounge GENERAL CIGAR SETTLES SUIT INVOLVING INFRINGEMENT OF ITS COHIBA® TRADEMARK General Cigar Co. Inc. announced today that the company has reached resolution of a federal trademark lawsuit which alleged infringement of its COHIBA trademark. GENERAL CIGAR SETTLES SUIT INVOLVING INFRINGEMENT OF ITS COHIBA® TRADEMARK General Cigar Co. Inc. announced today that the company has reached resolution of a federal trademark lawsuit which alleged infringement of its COHIBA trademark. Swedish Match’s Dan Carr to Join General Cigar as Senior VP of Sales and Marketing General Cigar is pleased to announce that Swedish Match’s Dan Carr will join the company as senior vice president of sales and marketing, effective October 15, 2007. General Cigar is pleased to announce that Swedish Match’s Dan Carr will join the company as senior vice president of sales and marketing, effective October 15, 2007. CIGAR INSIDER ‘SALUTES’ CAO AMERICA WITH “OUTSTANDING” RATING America Becomes CAO’s Tenth Brand To Receive “90” Rating CIGAR INSIDER ‘SALUTES’ CAO AMERICA WITH “OUTSTANDING” RATING America Becomes CAO’s Tenth Brand To Receive “90” Rating CAO PROMOTES FRANK KAPP TO NATIONAL SALES MANAGER CAO, one of the world’s foremost premium cigar manufacturers, today announced the promotion of Frank Kapp to National Sales Manager CAO PROMOTES FRANK KAPP TO NATIONAL SALES MANAGER CAO, one of the world’s foremost premium cigar manufacturers, today announced the promotion of Frank Kapp to National Sales Manager Gurkha Cigars’ New Status and G-5 Avenger Premium Cigars Preview at RTDA 2007 In October 2007, smokers will find two new Gurkha premium cigars on retailers’ shelves. Gurkha Cigars’ New Status and G-5 Avenger Premium Cigars Preview at RTDA 2007 In October 2007, smokers will find two new Gurkha premium cigars on retailers’ shelves. Toraño Cigars Teams With Wilson Creek Winery to Create Reserva Decadencia Premium Cigars Two family-owned and operated companies, Toraño Cigars and Wilson Creek Winery, have combined their expertise to create a product that pairs one of each of their award-winning products. Toraño Cigars Teams With Wilson Creek Winery to Create Reserva Decadencia Premium Cigars Two family-owned and operated companies, Toraño Cigars and Wilson Creek Winery, have combined their expertise to create a product that pairs one of each of their award-winning products. New “Morado” is Latest Premium Cigar in Black Pearl Lifestyle Collection from La Perla Habana “We wish we had enough of this tobacco to produce several years’ worth of our new Black Pearl Morado New “Morado” is Latest Premium Cigar in Black Pearl Lifestyle Collection from La Perla Habana “We wish we had enough of this tobacco to produce several years’ worth of our new Black Pearl Morado CAO OPENS ESCAPARATE ‘VAULT’ TO RELEASE 200 HUMIDORS WITH CAO ‘CONCEPT’ CIGARS 21,000 Rare Cigars Made Available to General Public CAO OPENS ESCAPARATE ‘VAULT’ TO RELEASE 200 HUMIDORS WITH CAO ‘CONCEPT’ CIGARS 21,000 Rare Cigars Made Available to General Public CAO SET TO ESCAPE IN A ‘TIMELY’ FASHION WITH ANONIMO WATCHES CAO Cigars Selected To Launch Special Edition Shelby Watch CAO SET TO ESCAPE IN A ‘TIMELY’ FASHION WITH ANONIMO WATCHES CAO Cigars Selected To Launch Special Edition Shelby Watch New Websites Connect Cigar Connoisseurs to the #1 Humidors in the Industry For the first time ever, J.C. Newman Cigar Company announces the launch of two new websites for their exclusive humidor lines New Websites Connect Cigar Connoisseurs to the #1 Humidors in the Industry For the first time ever, J.C. Newman Cigar Company announces the launch of two new websites for their exclusive humidor lines “Dodge Challenger” Powers up with Alec Bradley for Las Vegas Big Smoke Guests at the November 9-11 Las Vegas Big Smoke have an extra incentive “Dodge Challenger” Powers up with Alec Bradley for Las Vegas Big Smoke Guests at the November 9-11 Las Vegas Big Smoke have an extra incentive 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.	Hoyo de Tradición™ pays homage to Hoyo de Monterrey's time-honored taste in a new expression made of proprietary tobaccos from the world's most revered growing regions. According to Modesta Fondeur, executive vice president of tobacco and operations, "Born of volcanic soil into a pedigree of tobacco exclusive to General Cigar, Hoyo de Tradición's blend consists of hand-selected Honduran San Agustin, and Dominican Piloto Cubano leaves, which are married to Nicaraguan tobacco from the remote island of Ometepe. Bound with a robust Habano leaf from Connecticut, Hoyo de Tradición is adorned with a Honduran Jamastran Viso Rosado wrapper." Rick Chandler, the brand's director of marketing remarks, "In Hoyo de Tradición, we have developed a cigar that respects Hoyo de Monterrey's inherent natural sweetness and aroma, while creating a unique new tradition unto its own. A medium-bodied offering that emphasizes and embellishes Hoyo's traditional taste profile, Hoyo de Tradición is poised to take its place among the most established cigar brands. We feel that the line will be readily adopted into the smoking repertoires of today's aficionado." Slated for an October retail debut, the new collection contains four frontmarks which are Spanish box pressed in the old world tradition and are named after classic frontmarks. The sizes reflect the preference of today's cigar connoisseur and as such are slightly larger than Cuban sizes. Each frontmark is presented in a conventional wrap set containing 25 cigars per box. Both the Epicure frontmark (5 ¼" x 50) and the Corona frontmark (5 ¾" x 45), will be available for $4.50 per cigar, or for an SRP of $112.50 per box. Toro (6" x 52) will sell for $4.95 per cigar (box price is $123.75), while Toro Grande (6 ¼" x 54) cigars will be available for $5.20 apiece, or $130 per box. Retailers who purchase three boxes of each frontmark at RTDA will receive a complimentary display containing 16 Hoyo de Tradición "buy three, get four" sampler packs. Each pack will contain the four frontmarks, and will carry a suggested retail price of $14.65 per pack. About General Cigar General Cigar Co., Inc., a subsidiary of Swedish Match, manufactures and markets handcrafted cigars for the premium market. Passionate about delivering cigars of the finest quality, General Cigar produces Macanudo®, Partagas®, Cohiba®, Punch®, Excalibur®, Hoyo de Monterrey®, La Gloria Cubana® and several other industry-leading brands, which are sold through tobacconists nationwide. In addition, the company grows its own proprietary Connecticut Shade wrapper tobacco, as well as natural and candela wrapper in the Dominican Republic. General Cigar also operates Club Macanudo®, a cigar bar in New York City. For more information, please visit www.cigarworld.com ™ Hoyo de Tradición is a trademark of General Cigar Co. Inc. ® Macanudo, Partagas, Cohiba, Punch, Excalibur, Hoyo de Monterrey, La Gloria Cubana and Club Macanudo are registered trademarks of General Cigar Co. Inc.
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