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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
- Accumonitor - Serious Humidification
This is humidification for the big boys and girls.
- Accumonitor - Serious Humidification
This is humidification for the big boys and girls.
- Accumonitor - Serious Humidification
This is humidification for the big boys and girls.
- Accumonitor - Serious Humidification
This is humidification for the big boys and girls.
- Accumonitor - Serious Humidification
This is humidification for the big boys and girls.
- Jericho Robusto
The Jericho Robusto proves that Caribe can get it right outside of the Cmacho line.
- Jericho Robusto
The Jericho Robusto proves that Caribe can get it right outside of the Cmacho line.
- Jericho Robusto
The Jericho Robusto proves that Caribe can get it right outside of the Cmacho line.
- Jericho Robusto
The Jericho Robusto proves that Caribe can get it right outside of the Cmacho line.
- Jericho Robusto
The Jericho Robusto proves that Caribe can get it right outside of the Cmacho line.
- Humidipak Boveda
So, what the heck is a Boveda. You'll want to know after reading this review.
- Humidipak Boveda
So, what the heck is a Boveda. You'll want to know after reading this review.
- Humidipak Boveda
So, what the heck is a Boveda. You'll want to know after reading this review.
- Humidipak Boveda
So, what the heck is a Boveda. You'll want to know after reading this review.
- Graycliff Chateau Gran Cru
The new Chateau line from Graycliff is poised to become the new leader of the Graycliff family.
- Graycliff Chateau Gran Cru
The new Chateau line from Graycliff is poised to become the new leader of the Graycliff family.
- Graycliff Chateau Gran Cru
The new Chateau line from Graycliff is poised to become the new leader of the Graycliff family.
- Graycliff Chateau Gran Cru
The new Chateau line from Graycliff is poised to become the new leader of the Graycliff family.
- Graycliff Chateau Gran Cru
The new Chateau line from Graycliff is poised to become the new leader of the Graycliff family.
- Graycliff Chateau Gran Cru
The new Chateau line from Graycliff is poised to become the new leader of the Graycliff family.
- Los Santos Churchill - One Man's Dream
We've all wanted to start our own cigar company. Here's proof it's a tough go.
- Los Santos Churchill - One Man's Dream
We've all wanted to start our own cigar company. Here's proof it's a tough go.
- Los Santos Churchill - One Man's Dream
We've all wanted to start our own cigar company. Here's proof it's a tough go.
- Los Santos Churchill - One Man's Dream
We've all wanted to start our own cigar company. Here's proof it's a tough go.
- Los Santos Churchill - One Man's Dream
We've all wanted to start our own cigar company. Here's proof it's a tough go.
- Los Santos Churchill - One Man's Dream
We've all wanted to start our own cigar company. Here's proof it's a tough go.
- Vibe Corojo Torpedo
Top25Cigar takes a look at a solid new smoke from United Tobacco.
- Vibe Corojo Torpedo
Top25Cigar takes a look at a solid new smoke from United Tobacco.
- Vibe Corojo Torpedo
Top25Cigar takes a look at a solid new smoke from United Tobacco.
- Vibe Corojo Torpedo
Top25Cigar takes a look at a solid new smoke from United Tobacco.
- Reo Robusto
The Reo, Vibes brother from United Tobacco gets reviewed.
- Reo Robusto
The Reo, Vibes brother from United Tobacco gets reviewed.
- Reo Robusto
The Reo, Vibes brother from United Tobacco gets reviewed.
- Reo Robusto
The Reo, Vibes brother from United Tobacco gets reviewed.
- Reo Robusto
The Reo, Vibes brother from United Tobacco gets reviewed.
- 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.
- El Tiante Churchill
Luis Tiant pitches a cigar that is much milder than his fastball was.
- El Tiante Churchill
Luis Tiant pitches a cigar that is much milder than his fastball was.
- 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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Based on the success of the Antano line, and the “Commodore –esque” name “Celebracion”, we were planning on some big things from this cigar.
Joya de Nicaragua Celebracion is a recent premium from the makers of Joya de Nicaragua Antano 1970 – one of the hottest, strongest smokes on the market. Using the same Nicaraguan grown Habana-seed fillers and binders utilized by Antano, the Celebracion sports a smooth, aged Habana-seed Criollo wrapper leaf.
The Celebracion line comes in 5 different sizes, for the sake of this review we looked at the Robusto, a 4 ½ x 52 cigar named the "Consul".
The Celebracion sports a reddish tan wrapper that makes a smoker think “spice”. The feel and general exterior construction of the cigar passes the grade. No issues upon match to leaf either, burn and draw are satisfactory, nit spectacular.
Of course flavor is where the rubber hits the road in a cigar review. There aren’t a lot of repeat buyers of a well constructed cigar that provided reason to tongue scrape.
Expecting much, receiving little, none of our reviewers were in love with this cigar.
“Rough & harsh w/some sweetness to the sinus. The harshness won't go away & picks up a dry, hay-like grassiness in the finish. It smoothes out some at the halfway point & the dry hay aspect recedes to be replaced by a bit of toast. Alas, this doesn't last & the hay-like finish dominates again. The last 1/3 some nice, high, sweet, tingly, "pops" in the nose.”
The above quote was evident of much that we received. Nobody crucified the Joya de Nicaragua Celebracion, but there also were not a bunch of guys lining up in the “box a month” club.
“Some buzz factor is evident. Not ready for the sugar yet, but there is some sting in this little stick!”
So that’s good, the little robusto was starting to fight back. So a giant sigh of mediocrity on the Joya de Nicaragua Celebracion Consul. We’ll end up giving it a “C”, but when its big brother the Antano gets grades like he does, you expect a bit more from the younger sibling.
Vital Statistics:
Size: 4 1/2 x 52
Shape: Robusto
Wrapper: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Est. Cost: $4.95 |
